O'Donnell, US
Brendan F. P. O'Donnell, Honolulu, HI US
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20100081889 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING AND EVALUATING INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE - Systems, devices and methods for monitoring and evaluating cognitive effectiveness are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, a system of r monitoring cognitive effectiveness can include a central network communicatively couple with a local computing device, which can in turn be communicatively coupled with a portable monitoring device. The portable monitoring device can be located in proximity with a subject and configured to collect data from the subject usable in determining a cognitive effectiveness level. Adaptive methods for determining cognitive performance are also provided. | 04-01-2010 |
Brian Frank O'Donnell, Nashua, NH US
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20080226129 | Cart Inspection for Suspicious Items - Methods and apparatus provide for a Cart Inspector to create a suspicion level for a transaction when a video image of the transaction portrays an item(s) left in a shopping cart. Specifically, the Cart Inspector obtains video data associated with a time(s) of interest. The video data originates from a video camera that monitors a transaction area. The Cart Inspector analyzes the video data with respect to target image(s) associated with a transaction in the transaction area during the time(s) of interest. The Cart Inspector creates an indication of a suspicion level for the transaction based on analysis of the target image(s). Creation of a high suspicion level for the transaction indicates that the transaction's corresponding video images most likely portray occurrences where the purchase price of an item transported through the transaction area was not included in the total amount paid by the customer. | 09-18-2008 |
20120188377 | CART INSPECTION FOR SUSPICIOUS ITEMS - Methods and apparatus provide for a Cart Inspector to create a suspicion level for a transaction when a video image of the transaction portrays an item(s) left in a shopping cart. Specifically, the Cart Inspector obtains video data associated with a time(s) of interest. The video data originates from a video camera that monitors a transaction area. The Cart Inspector analyzes the video data with respect to target image(s) associated with a transaction in the transaction area during the time(s) of interest. The Cart Inspector creates an indication of a suspicion level for the transaction based on analysis of the target image(s). Creation of a high suspicion level for the transaction indicates that the transaction's corresponding video images most likely portray occurrences where the purchase price of an item transported through the transaction area was not included in the total amount paid by the customer. | 07-26-2012 |
20130265433 | CART INSPECTION FOR SUSPICIOUS ITEMS - Methods and apparatus provide for a Cart Inspector to create a suspicion level for a transaction when a video image of the transaction portrays an item(s) left in a shopping cart. Specifically, the Cart Inspector obtains video data associated with a time(s) of interest. The video data originates from a video camera that monitors a transaction area. The Cart Inspector analyzes the video data with respect to target image(s) associated with a transaction in the transaction area during the time(s) of interest. The Cart Inspector creates an indication of a suspicion level for the transaction based on analysis of the target image(s). Creation of a high suspicion level for the transaction indicates that the transaction's corresponding video images most likely portray occurrences where the purchase price of an item transported through the transaction area was not included in the total amount paid by the customer. | 10-10-2013 |
Brian R. O'Donnell, Alburtis, PA US
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20110181446 | Keypad Device Having a Removable Button Assembly - A control device, such as a keypad device, for use in a load control system for controlling the power delivered from an AC power source to an electrical load comprises a switch, a yoke fixedly mounted with respect to the switch, and a removable button assembly that may be removed from the control device. The removable button assembly comprises a spring tree having a frame portion and at least one button pivotably coupled to the frame portion. The button assembly is received within a channel of the yoke and is positioned such that the button is operable to actuate the switch when the button is pressed. The button assembly is adapted to slide through the channel, such that the button assembly may be removed from the control device. Accordingly, the button of the control device may be easily changed after installation of the control device. | 07-28-2011 |
Charles J. O'Donnell, Atlantic Highlands, NJ US
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20110047761 | Money clip having interchangable covers with logo surfaces - The present invention provides an improved money clip for holding and securing a stack of money, credit cards, and business documents. The money clip includes a gripping member | 03-03-2011 |
20110047762 | Money clip having interchangeable covers with logo surfaces - The present invention provides an improved money clip for holding and securing a stack of money, credit cards, and business documents. The money clip includes a gripping member | 03-03-2011 |
Charles W. O'Donnell, Somerville, MA US
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20120301433 | BACTERIOPHAGES EXPRESSING AMYLOID PEPTIDES AND USES THEREOF - The present invention generally relates to engineered bacteriophages which express amyloid peptides for the modulation (e.g. increase or decrease) of protein aggregates and amyloid formation. In some embodiments, the engineered bacteriophages express anti-amyloid peptides for inhibiting protein aggregation and amyloid formation, which can be useful in the treatment and prevention of and bacterial infections and biofilms. In some embodiments, the engineered bacteriophages express amyloid peptides for promoting amyloid formation, which are useful for increasing amyloid formation such as promoting bacterial biofilms. Other aspects relate to methods to inhibit bacteria biofilms, and methods for the treatment of amyloid related disorders, e.g., Alzheimer's disease using an anti-amyloid peptide engineered bacteriophages. Other aspects of the invention relate to engineered bacteriophages to express the amyloid peptides on the bacteriophage surface and/or secrete the amyloid peptides, e.g., anti-amyloid peptides and pro-amyloid peptides, and uses thereof for modulation protein aggregates and amyloid formation. | 11-29-2012 |
Colin M. O'Donnell, Worthington, MN US
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20100088940 | Merchandise Labeling - Disclosed is a unitary sheet-like merchandise labeling article that has a labeling tag flatly conjoined along a unifying flat bond zone with a flexible elastic layer that extends away from the tag and includes an elastic fastening loop. The loop sides that define the loop are wider than the thickness of the elastic layer. Further, the flexible elastic layer that extends away from the tag has a thickness greater than the thickness of the tag and has a dispersion zone adjacent the unifying flat bond zone. The dispersion zone allows dissipation of elastic loop in-line stretching forces sufficiently to reduce transmission of such forces into the bond zone. | 04-15-2010 |
20110289808 | Merchandise Labeling - Disclosed is a unitary sheet-like merchandise labeling article that has a labeling tag flatly conjoined along a unifying flat bond zone with a flexible elastic layer that extends away from the tag and includes an elastic fastening loop. The loop sides that define the loop are wider than the thickness of the elastic layer. Further, the flexible elastic layer that extends away from the tag has a thickness greater than the thickness of the tag and has a dispersion zone adjacent the unifying flat bond zone. The dispersion zone allows dissipation of elastic loop in-line stretching forces sufficiently to reduce transmission of such forces into the bond zone. | 12-01-2011 |
20130255124 | MERCHANDISE LABELING - A unitary sheet-like merchandise labeling article that has a labeling tag flatly conjoined along a unifying flat bond zone with a flexible elastic layer that extends away from the tag and includes an elastic fastening loop. The loop sides that define the loop are wider than the thickness of the elastic layer. Further, the flexible elastic layer that extends away from the tag has a thickness greater than the thickness of the tag and has a dispersion zone adjacent the unifying flat bond zone. The dispersion zone allows dissipation of elastic loop in-line stretching forces sufficiently to reduce transmission of such forces into the bond zone. | 10-03-2013 |
20140096424 | Merchandise Labeling - A unitary sheet-like merchandise labeling article that has a labeling tag flatly conjoined along a unifying flat bond zone with a flexible elastic layer that extends away from the tag and includes an elastic fastening loop. The loop sides that define the loop are wider than the thickness of the elastic layer. Further, the flexible elastic layer that extends away from the tag has a thickness greater than the thickness of the tag and has a dispersion zone adjacent the unifying flat bond zone. The dispersion zone allows dissipation of elastic loop in-line stretching forces sufficiently to reduce transmission of such forces into the bond zone. | 04-10-2014 |
Colin M. O'Donnell, Bigelow, MN US
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20090188144 | Separable Composite Labeling Articles in Sheet or Roll Form - The disclosure relates to a linear series ( | 07-30-2009 |
20110281055 | Separable Composite Labeling Articles in Sheet or Roll Form - The disclosure relates to a linear series of connected unitary sheet-like merchandise labeling articles, each of which comprises a labeling tag flatly cojoined along a unifying flat bond zone with a flexible elastic layer that extends away from the tag and includes an elastic fastening loop. Adjacent labeling articles of the series are ruptureably connected in a manner permitting the series to be handled as a unit while at the same time permitting ruptureable separation of individual merchandise labeling articles from the series. In one embodiment, the linear series is wound into roll form. | 11-17-2011 |
20120153109 | Hang Tab and Product Tag Assembly, and Method of Use - A hang tab and product tag assembly comprising a first panel, a second panel, and a third panel. The first panel includes an aperture configured to engage with a retention mechanism, the second panel includes an aperture that is configured to adjust to different dimensions. | 06-21-2012 |
20130059107 | SEPARABLE COMPOSITE LABELING ARTICLES IN SHEET OR ROLL FORM - A linear series of connected unitary sheet-like merchandise labeling articles, each of which comprises a labeling tag flatly cojoined along a unifying flat bond zone with a flexible elastic layer that extends away from the tag and includes an elastic fastening loop. Adjacent labeling articles of the series are ruptureably connected in a manner permitting the series to be handled as a unit while at the same time permitting ruptureable separation of individual merchandise labeling articles from the series. In one embodiment, the linear series is wound into roll form. | 03-07-2013 |
20140106107 | SEPARABLE COMPOSITE LABELING ARTICLES IN SHEET OR ROLL FORM - A linear series of connected unitary sheet-like merchandise labeling articles, each of which comprises a labeling tag flatly cojoined along a unifying flat bond zone with a flexible elastic layer that extends away from the tag and includes an elastic fastening loop. Adjacent labeling articles of the series are ruptureably connected in a manner permitting the series to be handled as a unit while at the same time permitting ruptureable separation of individual merchandise labeling articles from the series. In one embodiment, the linear series is wound into roll form. | 04-17-2014 |
Curt O'Donnell, Grand Blanc, MI US
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20090299529 | EFFICIENT AC OPERATION USING DEW-POINT TEMPERATURE - A system for controlling air-conditioning in a vehicle includes an input, a sensor, a first offset module, and an evaporator temperature control module. The input receives an input temperature. The first sensor measures a first dewpoint temperature of air adjacent to a windshield of the vehicle. The first offset module generates a second dewpoint temperature based on the input temperature and generates a first offset based on the first and second dewpoint temperatures. The evaporator temperature control module generates a target evaporator temperature based on the first offset. | 12-03-2009 |
20090299533 | EFFICIENT AC OPERATION USING DEW-POINT TEMPERATURE - A system for controlling air-conditioning of a vehicle includes an input, an offset generator module, and an evaporator temperature control module. The input receives an input temperature. The offset generator module receives a psychrometric parameter of air inside the vehicle and generates offsets based on the input temperature and the psychrometric parameter. The evaporator temperature control module generates a target evaporator temperature based on the offsets. | 12-03-2009 |
Daniel O'Donnell, Orlando, FL US
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20110024626 | TRACE SAMPLING - A trace sampling detection system includes a gathering device configured to gather particles through a handle-bar, a gate and an air-stream gatherer. The handle-bar includes collection holes positioned to be adjacent to a user's hand when the user grips the handle-bar, and is configured to dislodge and capture particles from the user's hand when the user grips and moves the handle-bar. The gate includes a series of collection holes, is positioned to be adjacent to the user's clothing when the user traverses the gate, and is configured to dislodge and capture particles from the user's clothing in response to pressure applied from the user. The air-stream gatherer includes an outward vent and an in-drawing vent, and is positioned to enable objects, such as the user's feet, to be placed between the outward and in-drawing vents. The air stream is configured to dislodge and capture particles from objects, such as the user's feet, that block the air-stream between the vents. A collection tube is configured to deposit gathered particles from the gathering device onto a portion of a sample media. A carousel wheel that includes the sample media is configured to rotate the sample wheel such that the portion of the sample media including the gathered particles is presented to an exothermic decomposition detector that detects, through an infrared sensor, the decomposition of the gathered particles. | 02-03-2011 |
20110148686 | MOVING-ENTITY DETECTION - Sensing moving entities includes transmitting a stepped-frequency radar signal including multiple frequencies through a wall from a first side of the wall to a second side of the wall. Portions of the radar signal that are reflected by entities located beyond the second side of the wall are detected. The reflected portions are processed to generate processed data including information associated with frequency shifts between the transmitted signal and the detected signal. The processed data is analyzed to determine if reflected portions are associated with moving entities. | 06-23-2011 |
Daniel J. O'Donnell, Manassas, VA US
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20090250612 | POST-SUPPORTED MICROBOLOMETER PIXEL - A post-supported bolometer pixel and a process for manufacturing it comprising the steps of depositing a sacrificial layer over a substrate with readout integrated circuit pads that connect to the integrated circuit; forming vias through the sacrificial layer to the metal pads connecting to the readout integrated circuit; filling the vias with metal and polishing said metal to the surface of the sacrificial layer; forming microbolometer pixel layers over the filled vias and sacrificial layer; and removing the sacrificial layer to leave a post-supported pixel. | 10-08-2009 |
20150028286 | METHOD FOR GROWING GERMANIUM/SILICON-GERMANIUM SUPERLATTICE - A bulk manufacturing method for growing silicon-germanium stained-layer superlattice (SLS) using an ultra-high vacuum-chemical vapor deposition (UHV-CVD) system and a detector using it is disclosed. The growth method overcomes the stress caused by silicon and germanium lattice mismatch, and leads to uniform, defect-free layer-by-layer growth. Flushing hydrogen between the layer growths creates abrupt junctions between superlattice structure (SLS) layers. Steps include flowing a mixture of phosphine and germane gases over a germanium seed layer. This in-situ doped germanium growth step produces an n-doped germanium layer. Some of the phosphorus diffuses into the underlying germanium and reduces the stress in the underlying germanium that is initially created by the lattice mismatch between germanium and silicon. Phosphine can be replaced by diborane if a p-doped layer is desired. The reduction of stress results in a smooth bulk germanium growth. | 01-29-2015 |
Daniel J. O'Donnell, Orlando, FL US
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20090178699 | UMBRELLA WITH REPOSITIONABLE GRIP - Improved gripping structures for a hand-held umbrella are provided. In one example structure, a first grip is fixedly attached to an end of a shaft of the umbrella, such as the end located distally away from a canopy of the umbrella. A second grip is coupled to the shaft. The second grip may be slidably repositionable along the shaft. The second grip may include an interlocking device to lock the second grip at a desired location along the shaft. The second grip may further include a runner interface. An accessory mount may be disposed at the first grip to couple an accessory, such as a camera, at the end of the shaft distally away from the canopy of the umbrella. | 07-16-2009 |
20120062407 | Forward-Looking Detection Radar - An explosive detection system includes an unmanned vehicle and a manned vehicle. The unmanned vehicle includes a reflector. The manned vehicle includes a ground penetrating radar. The manned vehicle also includes electronics configured to process radar signals that are reflected by the reflector to detect an explosive device. The manned vehicle follows the unmanned vehicle. | 03-15-2012 |
20140290707 | UMBRELLA CUSTOMIZATION KIT AND METHODS FOSTERING UMBRELLA CUSTOMIZATION - A customization kit for a hand-held umbrella and methods fostering customization of such an umbrella are provided. In one disclosed embodiment, the method allows arranging in a baseline umbrella configuration one or more removable components for the umbrella. The removable component may be a component which is unblocked relative to a view of an external observer when the umbrella is in a closed condition. The method further allows configuring a customizing kit including an assortment of customizing components at least some of which are in a pre-finished condition, removing the removable component, and performing a customizing action in connection with the removable component resulting in a transformed umbrella look perceivable by the external observer when the umbrella is in the closed condition. In another embodiment, the customizing action may be accomplished with a replacement component manufactured by way of additive manufacturing. | 10-02-2014 |
Dennis O'Donnell, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20110108787 | HOIST SYSTEM - A hoist system may comprise a collapsible frame, a mounting mechanism, and a pulley mechanism. The mounting mechanism may secure the collapsible frame onto a tree. The pulley mechanism may be operably coupled to the collapsible frame to help pull a load up the tree. | 05-12-2011 |
Edward P. O'Donnell, Basking Ridge, NJ US
Eugene M. O'Donnell, Fishers, IN US
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20110208727 | ELECTRONIC PREVIOUS SEARCH RESULTS LOG - A method for providing a viewable search results log to allow determination of the effectiveness of search strategies and sharing results of searches with others. The search results log reveals search strategies utilized by a human searcher with which the search results log is associated. The search results produced by at least one human searcher are stored in the search results log and presented according to a view format selected by a viewer. The search results log can be interrelated to other systems such as a blog or a search engine. | 08-25-2011 |
20120185484 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF SELECTING RESPONDERS - A system and method of directing queries to human assistants who may be users of an information search system is described. An area of interest of a user is identified based on queries and/or other activities of the user. When a request is received analysis of available human assistants is performed to determine a suitable human assistant to aid in production of a response includes directing a task to a user associated with the type of request received. | 07-19-2012 |
20130066861 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF MANAGEMENT OF SEARCH RESULTS - A system and method for management of sponsored and organic search results is described. Sponsored results may be provided based on a ranking and a matching of a sponsored result and/or an organic result to a query. A sponsored or organic result may be provided algorithmically and/or using a human assistant. | 03-14-2013 |
20140214820 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF CREATING A SEACH QUERY - A system and method for disambiguation of a query is provided. The system and method identifies elements of a query which may be ambiguous and assists a person to resolve any ambiguous elements. Algorithmic processing may provide auxiliary information which may be selectively presented with a query and/or a response to a query. | 07-31-2014 |
20140244637 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF QUERY PROCESSING - A system and method for responding to a request based on whether the request is seeking factual or subjective information is described. A subjective or objective type is assigned to a request based on automated and or human assisted evaluation. A response algorithm is optimized based on the subjective or objective type assigned to a request. | 08-28-2014 |
20140344261 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ANALYZING A REQUEST - A system and method for associating metadata such as a category, topic, tag, or named entity with an item is described. Metadata such as a named entity and a category associated with an item such as a search request may be used to select an item used to process a request. Metadata associated with an item may be used to index items such as responders, resources, etc. used to process an item and may be used to establish a prioritized selection of items. | 11-20-2014 |
20150022563 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SELF ADDRESSED INFORMATION DISPLAY - A system and method are described for creation of a mosaic display system. A device is assigned an address which may be used to produce unique sequence of illumination which is based on a code determined by the address. A sequence of images of a number of devices may be used to determine a spatial location associated with a device address. | 01-22-2015 |
20150046266 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF DETERMINING TARGETING DATA - A system and method for targeting of content is based on indirect gathering of information of users. Activities of a user are recorded and may be aggregated to determine a profile of a user. When a request for content which indicates a publisher is received, a profile of a user and/or a publisher is determined and used to target content to a user. | 02-12-2015 |
Frank O'Donnell, Las Vegas, NV US
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20100033638 | Systems and methods for awarding affinity points based upon remote control usage - Systems and methods for providing and promoting television programming, advertisements, and other content to selected viewers. A display is provided on a remote control device, prompts are provided on the display, and viewer responses to those prompts are monitored, stored in memory, and thereafter processed to reward viewers for responding properly to the prompts. Various methods for promoting such programs are also described. | 02-11-2010 |
20130007803 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AWARDING AFFINITY POINTS BASED UPON REMOTE CONTROL USAGE - Systems and methods for providing and promoting television programming, advertisements, and other content to selected viewers. A display is provided on a remote control device, prompts are provided on the display, and viewer responses to those prompts are monitored, stored in memory, and thereafter processed to reward viewers for responding properly to the prompts. Various methods for promoting such programs are also described. | 01-03-2013 |
Hugh O'Donnell, Longmeadow, MA US
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20080223665 | FLEXIBLE LOAD-BEARING MEMBER FOR ELEVATOR SYSTEM - A load-bearing member operable to be driven by a drive sheave in an elevator system is provided. The load-bearing member has a body defined by a thickness, a width that is greater than the thickness, and a length. The body comprises a single solid material that is uniform in the cross-section, and is sufficiently flexible to permit the member to wrap at least partially around the drive sheave of an elevator system. An elevator system is also provided that includes the aforesaid load-bearing members, a car, a counterweight and a drive sheave. The load-bearing members connect the car and counterweight to the drive sheave, and are wrapped at least partially around the drive sheave. | 09-18-2008 |
20080226910 | Method of Making a Load Bearing Member for an Elevator System - A method of making a load bearing member ( | 09-18-2008 |
20120015187 | METHOD OF MAKING A LOAD BEARING MEMBER FOR AN ELEVATOR SYSTEM - An exemplary load bearing member for use in an elevator system is made by a process that includes heating at least one tension member. The heated tension member is placed adjacent one side of a first jacket layer. The first jacket layer is at least partially melted in the vicinity of the heated tension member such that the tension member at least partially penetrates the first jacket layer. Subsequently, a second jacket layer is added adjacent to the one side of the first jacket layer such that the elongated tension member is between the first and second jacket layers. The second jacket layer is at least partially melted in the vicinity of the heated tension member such that the tension member at least partially penetrates the second jacket layer. The first and second jacket layers are secured together such that the resulting load bearing member has a planar traction. | 01-19-2012 |
Hugh J. O'Donnell, Cincinnati, OH US
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20100172602 | Draw Tape Bag - The draw tape bag may include, a bag body defining a cavity and a rim, the rim defining a mouth to the bag. The bag may include a hem including a passageway, the hem defining at least one opening. The bag may further include at least one multilayer polyolefin draw tape disposed within the hem. The draw tape may include a first skin layer, a second skin layer, and at least one core layer disposed between the skin layers. The draw tape is machine direction oriented. The core layer may be located between the skin layers. The core layer may include high density polyethylene or medium density polyethylene. The skin layers may include low density polyethylene or linear low density polyethylene. | 07-08-2010 |
Hugh J. O'Donnell, Longmeadow, MA US
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20080277206 | Elevator Load Bearing Member Having a Conversion Coating on Tension Member - A load bearing member ( | 11-13-2008 |
20090107776 | Tension member for an elevator - A tension member for an elevator system has an aspect ratio of greater than one, where aspect ratio is defined as the ratio of tension member width w to thickness t (w/t). The increase in aspect ratio results in a reduction in the maximum rope pressure and an increased flexibility as compared to conventional elevator ropes. As a result, smaller sheaves may be used with this type of tension member. In a particular embodiment, the tension member includes a plurality of individual load carrying cords encased within a common layer of coating. The coating layer separates the individual cords and defines an engagement surface for engaging a traction sheave. | 04-30-2009 |
20090120731 | Elevator load bearing member having a jacket with at least one rough exterior surface - An elevator load bearing member assembly includes at least one roughened surface ( | 05-14-2009 |
20110108371 | ELEVATOR LOAD BEARING MEMBER HAVING A JACKET WITH AT LEAST ONE TRACTION-ENHANCING EXTERIOR SURFACE - An elevator load bearing member assembly includes at least one traction enhancing surface ( | 05-12-2011 |
20120329591 | BELT FOR DRIVING SYSTEMS, IN PARTICULAR A BELT-LIKE TENSILE ELEMENT FOR ELEVATOR SYSTEMS, HAVING FIRE-INHIBITING PROPERTIES - A belt for driving systems, including a belt body made of a polymeric material having elastic properties, which comprises a cover layer as a back of the belt and a foundation having a force-transmission zone, and, a tensile reinforcement embedded in the belt body. The belt body is made of at least two different materials A and B, namely: a first material A, which is provided with a fire-inhibiting additive and is used in the belt body everywhere the high mechanical properties are not required; and, a second material B, which contains little or none of a fire-inhibiting additive and is used in the area of the belt body that is subjected to great mechanical stress. The belt is used in particular as a tensile element for elevator systems. | 12-27-2012 |
20130237358 | ELEVATOR BELT ASSEMBLY WITH NOISE AND VIBRATION REDUCING GROOVELESS JACKET ARRANGEMENT - An elevator load bearing assembly includes a plurality of cords within a jacket. The cords are spaced from an exterior surface on the jacket such that the spacing remains generally constant along the length of the belt. The jacket has a smooth, uninterrupted exterior surface for contacting sheaves as the belt moves in the elevator system. A method of making the inventive belt assembly is disclosed. The inventive belt assembly minimizes the possibility for generating an annoying, audible sound and vibration during elevator operation. | 09-12-2013 |
20130277879 | ELEVATOR LOAD BEARING MEMBER HAVING A JACKET WITH AT LEAST ONE ROUGH EXTERIOR SURFACE - An illustrative method of making a load bearing member for use in an elevator system includes mechanically roughening at least one surface on an exterior of a jacket of the load bearing member to establish a friction characteristic that facilitates engagement between an elevator system sheave and the roughened surface. | 10-24-2013 |
Hugh James O'Donnell, Longmeadow, MA US
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20080296544 | Elevator Load Bearing Assembly Having A Jacket With Multiple Polymer Compositions - An elevator load bearing assembly ( | 12-04-2008 |
Hugh Joseph O'Donnell, Cincinnati, OH US
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20120003432 | WIPES HAVING A NON-HOMOGENEOUS STRUCTURE - A wipe exhibiting many of the properties that consumers desire for a wipe, i.e. softness, strength, coverage, flexibility and a process of making a wipe at competitive costs are disclosed. The wipe comprises a sheet of fibrous material having regions of a first basis weight and regions of a second basis weight. | 01-05-2012 |
20120003447 | WIPES HAVING A NON-HOMOGENEOUS STRUCTURE - A wipe exhibiting many of the properties that consumers desire for a wipe, i.e. softness, strength, coverage, flexibility and a process of making a wipe at competitive costs are disclosed. The wipe comprises a sheet of fibrous material having regions of a first basis weight and regions of a second basis weight. | 01-05-2012 |
20120237743 | Reinforced Multi-Layer Polymeric Films and Methods of Forming Same - A multi-layer film that includes at least one polymeric skin layer and polymeric “A” layer is provided. The polymeric “A” layer is formed from a composition that includes a soft or base polymer matrix and a hard polymer substantially disposed therein to form a reinforcing structure in the polymer matrix. The multi-layer film may also include a polymeric “B” layer that has a hard polymer substantially disposed therein. Methods of forming a multi-layer film are also provided. | 09-20-2012 |
20120237746 | Multi-Layer Polymeric Films and Methods of Forming Same - A multi-layer polymeric film having an “A” layer and a “B” layer. The “A” layer includes a first polymer and a first inclusion substantially disposed therein. The first inclusion is a first material that has a higher elastic modulus than the first polymer. The “B” layer includes a second polymer and a second inclusion substantially disposed therein. The second inclusion is a second material that has a higher elastic modulus than the second polymer. Methods of forming a multi-layer film are also provided. | 09-20-2012 |
20120238173 | MULTICOMPONENT FIBERS COMPRISING STARCH AND BIODEGRADABLE POLYMERS - The present invention discloses environmentally degradable multicomponent fibers. The configuration of the multicomponent fibers may be side-by-side, sheath-core, segmented pie, islands-in-the-sea, or any combination of configurations. Each component of the fiber will comprise destructurized starch and/or a biodegradable thermoplastic polymer. The present invention is also directed to nonwoven webs and disposable articles comprising the environmentally degradable multicomponent fibers. The nonwoven webs may also contain other synthetic or natural fibers blended with the multicomponent fibers of the present invention. | 09-20-2012 |
20120279005 | CLEANING PAD AND CLEANING IMPLEMENT - The present invention relates to a cleaning implement comprises a handle; a head portion pivotally attached to the handle comprising an upper surface and a lower surface connected to the upper surface by side edges; and a cleaning pad removably attached to the head portion, the cleaning pad comprising an absorbent layer which extends over the lower surface of the head portion and a scrubbing strip which extends along a side edge of the head portion. | 11-08-2012 |
20120299211 | MULTICOMPONENT FIBERS COMPRISING A DISSOLVABLE STARCH COMPONENT, PROCESSES THEREFOR, AND FIBERS THEREFROM - A melt spinnable fiber is provided that comprises a first component comprising a thermoplastic polymer, and a second component comprising thermoplastic starch where the second component is not encompassed by another component or components or if encompassed by another component or components then the second component encompasses a hollow core. A particular use of such a fiber is for removal of the second component in the presence of a solvent in order to produce fibers with desired properties. An agent may be present in the second component for controlling the rate of removal of the second component thereby allowing for physical manipulation of the fiber prior to complete removal of the component. The invention is also directed to nonwoven webs and disposable articles comprising the fibers. | 11-29-2012 |
Hugh Joseph O'Donnell, Wyoming, OH US
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20100201024 | Method for Making an Apertured Web - A method for making apertures in a precursor web using a forming apparatus is provided where the web comprises a film having molecular orientation and the forming apparatus comprises an arrangement of teeth. The orientation of the arrangement of teeth and the molecular orientation of the film are predetermined and modified to provide a relative angle between the orientation of the teeth and the molecular orientation of the film. Apertures formed in the precursor web material have a length and width exhibiting a minimal aspect ratio. | 08-12-2010 |
20120273990 | Method and Apparatus for Making an Apertured Web - A method for making apertures in a web comprising providing a precursor web material; providing a pair of counter-rotating, intermeshing rollers, wherein a first roller comprises circumferentially-extending ridges and grooves, and a second roller comprises teeth being tapered from a base and a tip, the teeth being joined to the second roller at the base, the base of the tooth having a cross-sectional length dimension greater than a cross-sectional width dimension; and moving the web material through a nip of the counter-rotating, intermeshing rollers; wherein apertures are formed in the precursor web material as the teeth on one of the rollers intermesh with grooves on the other of the rollers. | 11-01-2012 |
James R. O'Donnell, Bartlett, NH US
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20110193360 | TOOL HEAD AND LOG HANDLING TOOL - A tool head including a metal, generally U-shaped body with two tines and a curved area, and a metal rod integral to and extending from the curved area of the U-shaped head. Each of the two tines has a tip, a tine body, and an end that joins with the curved area. One tip is straight and one tip is angled so that the angled tip is not coplanar with the plane defined by the tine bodies of the two tines. A tool including the tool head, a handle with a ferrule end and a non-ferrule end, where the handle is integral to the metal rod of the tool head at the ferrule end, and a metal ferrule integral to the handle at the ferrule end of the handle. | 08-11-2011 |
Jerry L. O'Donnell, Waterloo, IA US
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20080283563 | Holder for Tape Measure - A holder for a tape measure includes an upper portion including an attaching section to attach to a belt, and a lower portion connected to the upper portion, the lower portion being substantially rigid and including a slot to receive a clip of the tape measure. | 11-20-2008 |
Jim O'Donnell, St. Louis Park, MN US
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20110117245 | DOUGH COMPOSITIONS FOR EXTENDED SHELF LIFE BAKED ARTICLES - Dough compositions that can be baked to form baked articles having a desirable shelf life, for example about 3 days or greater, or about 7 days or greater, or about 14 days or greater are described. The dough compositions comprise: hard wheat flour; a leavening agent; sucrose; about 2% weight or greater of a pre-hydrated monoglyceride; about 4% weight or greater of a fat having a solid fat index (SFI) of: 0 to about 21 at 50° F.; 0 to about 16 at 70° F.; and 0 to about 12 at 92° F.; less than about 3% weight dextrose; less than about 10% weight corn syrup; less than about 3% weight glycerin; and less than about 10% weight soft wheat flour. | 05-19-2011 |
John O'Donnell, Morgantown, WV US
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20090215844 | Compositions Comprising Nebivolol - Nebivolol has been shown to be beneficial in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases such hypertension, congestive heart failure, arterial stiffness and endothelial dysfunction. The present invention features a pharmaceutical composition comprising nebivolol and at least one other active agent, wherein the at least one other active agent is a cardiovascular agent. | 08-27-2009 |
John O'Donnell, Brielle, NJ US
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20100202899 | ASPIRATORS - Aspirators for inflating devices such as (but not limited to) aircraft evacuation slides and rafts are detailed. Housings of the aspirators may be made of wound filaments of composite materials, reducing their weight as compared to conventional metal structures. Such actions as reconfiguring and repositioning jet nozzles within the housings also contribute to enhancing performance of the aspirators. | 08-12-2010 |
20100258677 | Evacuation slide systems - Evacuation slide systems having extendable portions are detailed. The extendable portions of slides may be inflated separately from the main portions and actuated manually if desired. Consequently, attitude changes of, for example, an aircraft subsequent to inflation of the main portion of a slide would not necessarily defeat its use, as inflation of the extendable portion could still occur. | 10-14-2010 |
John E. O'Donnell, Ft. Lauderdale, FL US
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20120297962 | KEYTAR HAVING A DOCK FOR A TABLET COMPUTING DEVICE - A keytar is disclosed. The keytar has a keyboard body having a front, back, left side, and right side. A piano-style keyboard with a number of keys is on the front of the keyboard body. A neck extends from either the left or the right side and the left side of the keyboard body. A number of drum pads are on the front of the keyboard body. An electronic circuit is electrically connected to the drum pads and keys. The electronic circuit is configured and arranged to scan the state of each of the drum pads and keys and generate a MIDI note signal corresponding to the state each drum pad and keys and transmit the MIDI note signal to the tablet computer. The keytar may further include an accelerometer to provide music effects. | 11-29-2012 |
20130094131 | CASE FOR A TABLET COMPUTER - A case for a tablet computer is disclosed. The case includes an upper portion having a body portion configured and arranged to secure a tablet computer therein. The body portion has a rim defining an opening into the body portion to access a touch screen of the tablet computer. The case further includes a lower portion and a double hinge connecting the lower portion to the upper portion. A plurality of music controls is located on the lower portion that are configured and arranged to provide control inputs to the tablet computer. | 04-18-2013 |
20130154920 | GUITAR INPUT AND OUTPUT DOCK FOR A TABLET COMPUTER - A guitar input and output dock for a tablet computer is disclosed. The guitar input and output dock includes a dock portion having a cavity configured and arranged to receive a tablet computer therein. The dock portion includes a guitar input, an audio output, and a foot pedal controller input. A foot pedal controller having a foot pedal is electrically connected to the foot pedal controller input. An electrical circuit in the dock portion is configured and arranged to transmit audio input from the guitar input and pedal press information from foot pedal controller to the tablet computer for audio processing and transmit the processed audio from the tablet computer to the audio output. | 06-20-2013 |
20130156199 | HANDHELD COMPUTING DEVICE CASE WITH AUDIO OUTPUT - A case for a handheld computing device is disclosed. The case includes a housing sized and dimensioned to receive a handheld computing device securely therein. A data port is configured to electrically connect to the data connector on the handheld computing device. A microprocessor is electrically connected to the data port. The microprocessor is configured and arranged to authorize audio stored on the handheld computing device to play through the data connector and connected data port. Audio filters are electrically connected to the data port. An audio output electrically connector to the audio filters. The case provides that audio may be played through the audio output with wider gain and dynamic range than a standard integrated headphone audio jack of a handheld computing device | 06-20-2013 |
20130330964 | CONNECTOR CABLE STOWAGE SYSTEM FOR HANDHELD AND MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICE ACCESSORIES - A connector cable stowage system for an accessory device for a handheld computing device is disclosed. The accessory device has a housing. The stowage system includes a connector cable that has a head with a connector and a cable. The connector is adapted for electrical connection to a handheld computing device. The cable is electrically connected to an accessory device. A head receptacle is molded in the housing of the accessory device. The head receptacle is configured to receive the head of the connector cable therein. | 12-12-2013 |
20140083833 | MINIATURIZED JOYSTICK ASSEMBLY - A joystick assembly is disclosed. The assembly includes a retaining plate that has a bore through a central axis. Four microswitches are secured to the retaining plate around the bore. The microswitches each have a switch element facing towards the central axis. A housing is secured to the retaining plate wherein the bore on the retaining plate and the bore on the housing are aligned. A joystick with a shaft is received into the bore on the housing and is configured and arranged to selectively activate the switch elements of the microswitches when deflected. | 03-27-2014 |
20140214189 | WIRELESS DJ CONTROLLER WITH ACCELEROMETERS - A wireless DJ controller includes an accelerometer, a control button, and a wireless transceiver. The wireless DJ controller detects when the control button has been depressed and accesses an output value from the accelerometer. Based on the accessed output value, the DJ controller generates a control signal and transmits the control signal to manipulate an audio signal. Methods of manipulating audio signals using the DJ controller are also disclosed. | 07-31-2014 |
John P. O'Donnell, Frankfort, IL US
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20120249588 | Augmented Reality Data Center Visualization - Datacenter datasets and other information are visually displayed in an augmented reality view using a portable device. The visual display of this information is presented along with a visual display of the actual datacenter environment. The combination of these two displays allows installers and technicians to view instructions or other data that are visually correlated to the environment in which they are working. | 10-04-2012 |
John P. O'Donnell, Morgantown, WV US
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20110065783 | HYDROXYLATED NEBIVOLOL METABOLITES - Hydroxylated nebivolol metabolites increase NO release from human endothelial cell preparations in a concentration dependent fashion following acute administration. In addition, hydroxylated nebivolol metabolites, including but not limited to 4-hydroxy-6,6′difluoro-, 4-hydroxy-5-phenol-6,6′difluoro-, and 4-hydroxy-8-pheno-6,6′difluoro-, have the ability to increase the capacity for NO release in human endothelial cells following chronic administration. This invention provides hydroxylated nebivolol metabolites and compositions comprising nebivolol and/or at least one hydroxylated metabolite of nebivolol and/or at least one additional compound used to treat cardiovascular diseases or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. In addition, this invention provides methods of treating and/or preventing vascular diseases by administering at least one hydroxylated metabolite of nebivolol that is capable of releasing a therapeutically effective amount of nitric oxide to a targeted site affected by the vascular disease. Also, this invention is directed to the treatment and/or prevention of migraine headaches administering at least one hydroxylated metabolite of nebivolol. This invention may also be used in conjunction with or as a single treatment of metabolic syndrome disorders. | 03-17-2011 |
Joseph P. O'Donnell, Bedford, MA US
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20120301848 | Dental Composite Packing Instrument - A dental instrument that has a first shaft, and a first operative end that defines a generally flat face. The face has a generally oval shape with opposite narrow ends. The instrument can have two shafts that are each adapted to be coupled to a handle; each shaft has such a flat face. The faces can be perpendicular to each other. | 11-29-2012 |
Kara O'Donnell, Watertown, MA US
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20120287746 | MANIFOLD FOR SOLVENT MIXING IN LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPHY SYSTEMS - Low-pressure mixing of fluids includes a pumping system having a pump and a fluidic inlet port through which fluid is introduced to the pump. A fluid proportioning system is in fluidic communication with the fluidic inlet port of the pumping system to deliver thereto a fluid stream comprised of multiple different fluids. The fluid proportioning system includes a manifold having a plurality of inlet ports, an outlet port connected by tubing to the fluidic inlet port of the pumping system, and an outlet conduit providing an internal fluidic passageway to the outlet port. Each inlet port is fluidically coupled to a fluid source to receive one of the different fluids and to the outlet conduit to deliver thereto the received fluid for delivery out of the manifold through the outlet port to the fluidic inlet port of the pumping system. | 11-15-2012 |
Kathleen O'Donnell, Arlington, MA US
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20120189144 | Packaged Microphone with Reduced Parasitics - A packaged microphone has a base with a top face, a lid coupled to the base and forming an interior, and a MEMS microphone (i.e., a die or chip) secured to the top face of the base within the interior. The packaged microphone also includes a circuit chip secured to the top face of the base within the interior. The circuit chip has a top surface with a top pad, a bottom surface with a bottom pad, and a via. The bottom pad is electrically connected to the base, and the via electrically connects the top pad with the bottom pad. A wire bond is connected between the MEMS microphone and the top pad on the circuit chip. The MEMS microphone is electrically connected to the bottom pad and the base through the via. | 07-26-2012 |
Kathryn A. O'Donnell, Baltimore, MD US
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20090209621 | Compositions and methods for decreasing microrna expression for the treatment of neoplasia - The invention generally features compositions and methods that are useful for treating or diagnosing a neoplasia. The invention is based in part on the observation that c-Myc activated expression of a cluster of six miRNAs on human chromosome 13. Accordingly, the invention provides therapeutic compositions and methods for altering the expression of a microRNA of the invention thereby treating a neoplasia, as well as compositions and methods for diagnosing a neoplasia. | 08-20-2009 |
Kathy O'Donnell, Arlington, MA US
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20120087521 | Microphone Package with Embedded ASIC - A packaged microphone has a base, a lid coupled to the base forming an interior, a MEMS microphone secured to the base within the interior, and an integrated circuit embedded in the base. Apertures in the base and integrated circuit are aligned to form an aperture from the exterior of the package to the interior. | 04-12-2012 |
Kevin O'Donnell, Waukegan, IL US
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20080266860 | Light emitting flotation device - A flotation device includes a pocket formed within its hollow body in open communication with an exterior surface thereof and a hollow housing mounted in the pocket. Illuminatable fiber optic strands are disposed in a predetermined pattern within the hollow body each having a light receiving end thereof protruding into the pocket through a wall thereof in an air impermeable manner and further into the housing. An illumination source is mounted inside the housing in close proximity to the light receiving ends of the fiber optic strands and a power source is also disposed within the housing and operatively coupled to the illumination source. A multi-colored filter pane is mounted within the housing intermediate the illumination source and the receiving end of the each illuminatable fiber optic strand. A switch is provided and is manually operable by a user to operate the illumination source causing the strands to emit light. | 10-30-2008 |
Kevin P. O'Donnell, Phoenix, AZ US
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20100230436 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MONITORING BULK TANK CRYOGENIC SYSTEMS - A system for monitoring and controlling the delivery of CO | 09-16-2010 |
Kevin S. O'Donnell, Kirkland, WA US
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20120143593 | FUZZY MATCHING AND SCORING BASED ON DIRECT ALIGNMENT - Various embodiments provide a translation memory system that utilizes sentence-level fuzzy matching and a scoring algorithm based on direct alignment. In one or more embodiments, a fuzzy match scoring formula includes use of an edit operation definition to define various deductions that are computed as part of an overall score, an overall scoring algorithm, and word-level scoring and partial match definitions. A direct alignment algorithm finds a computed alignment between two sentences using a pair-wise difference matrix associated with a primary sentence and a comparison sentence. An overall algorithm identifies editing operations such as replacements, position swaps and adjustments for a final score calculation. Once final scores are calculated between the primary sentence and multiple comparison sentences, a primary/comparison sentence pair can be selected, based on the score, to serve as a basis for translating the primary sentence. | 06-07-2012 |
Lawrence O'Donnell, Northport, FL US
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20110023127 | INTERNET SYSTEM FOR FACILITATING HUMAN USER ADVISEMENT AND LICENSING OF COPYRIGHTED WORKS OF AUTHORSHIP - An Internet system for disseminating information regarding works or authorship, including a server and a client device connected to the Internet and wherein when any one web page out of a set of web pages is displayed on the client device and when a work of authorship is displayed as part of the web page, an image is also displayed near the work of authorship, as part of the webpage and when a user clicks on the image, copyright information concerning the work of authorship is presented in a user-perceivable manner. | 01-27-2011 |
20120271772 | Internet System for Facilitating Human User Advisement and Licensing of Copyrighted Works of Authorship - An Internet system for disseminating information regarding works or authorship, including a server and a client device connected to the Internet and wherein when any one web page out of a set of web pages is displayed on the client device and when a work of authorship is displayed as part of the web page, an image is also displayed near the work of authorship, as part of the webpage and when a user clicks on the image, copyright information concerning the work of authorship is presented in a user perceivable manner. | 10-25-2012 |
Matthew O'Donnell, Furlong, PA US
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20090034711 | Multiple Queuing and Servicing of a Contact - A contact originator is given a choice to enqueue the contact in multiple contact queues, to serve multiple needs or interests of the originator. If the contact reaches the head of the queue for the primary need while the contact is being serviced from a queue for a secondary need, the contact either remains at the head of the primary-need queue until the servicing at the secondary-need queue is completed, or a resource of the primary-need queue is conferenced in with the contact and the resource of the secondary-need queue so that the resources can serve both needs simultaneously. | 02-05-2009 |
Matthew O'Donnell, Seattle, WA US
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20100091613 | ACOUSTIC SENSOR UTILIZING ACOUSTOELECTRIC EFFECT - An ultrasound system that detects a characteristic of an ultrasound wave. The system includes a circuit member defining a sensing portion operable to be exposed to the ultrasound wave. The system also includes a current generating device that generates a current in the sensing portion of the circuit member. Furthermore, the system includes a voltage sensor that detects a voltage across the sensing portion due to the exposure to the ultrasound wave to thereby detect the characteristic of the ultrasound wave. | 04-15-2010 |
20120118052 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR BACKGROUND SUPPRESSION IN MAGNETO-MOTIVE PHOTOACOUSTIC IMAGING OF MAGNETIC CONTRAST AGENTS - Method and system for background suppression in magneto-motive photoacoustic imaging of labeled target objects. | 05-17-2012 |
20140116146 | System and Method for Testing a Composite Structure Using a Laser Ultrasound Testing System - A method and apparatus for testing a composite structure. A pulsed laser beam having a number of properties is generated. Each of the number of properties is within a selected range. The pulsed laser beam generated by the generation laser system is directed towards a composite structure comprised of a number of composite materials. A number of ultrasonic waves are formed in the composite structure when the pulsed laser beam contacts the composite structure without causing any undesired inconsistencies in the composite structure outside of selected tolerances. | 05-01-2014 |
Michael E. O'Donnell, Westminster, CO US
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20080225859 | METHOD FOR SCORING QUEUED FRAMES FOR SELECTIVE TRANSMISSION THROUGH A SWITCH - A method includes determining a priority of each of a plurality of frames, wherein the priority is a function of an initial value dependent on content of each said frame and one or more adjustment values independent of content of each said frame, and selecting the frame with the highest determined priority for transmission through the device prior to transmission of any other of the frames. A system includes a receiving port configured to receive frames and assign an initial priority to each frame, a queue configured to insert queue entries associated with received frames on the queue, each queue entry being inserted at a queue position based on the initial priority assigned to the queue entry, the queue further configured to reorder queue entries based on readjusted priorities of the queue entries; and a transmitter switch configured to transmit the frame having the highest priority before transmitting any other frame. | 09-18-2008 |
20100135312 | Method for Scoring Queued Frames for Selective Transmission Through a Switch - A method includes determining a priority of each of a plurality of frames, wherein the priority is a function of an initial value dependent on content of each said frame and one or more adjustment values independent of content of each said frame, and selecting the frame with the highest determined priority for transmission through the device prior to transmission of any other of the frames. A system includes a receiving port configured to receive frames and assign an initial priority to each frame, a queue configured to insert queue entries associated with received frames on the queue, each queue entry being inserted at a queue position based on the initial priority assigned to the queue entry, the queue further configured to reorder queue entries based on readjusted priorities of the queue entries; and a transmitter switch configured to transmit the frame having the highest priority before transmitting any other frame. | 06-03-2010 |
Michael J. O'Donnell, Avon, OH US
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20090269712 | BURNER - An apparatus and method for relieving an ignition pulse that may be created at burner ignition in a gas-fired appliance. The burner is located in a combustion chamber forming part of the appliance such as a water heater. A port for admitting air into the combustion chamber is provided and sufficiently sized to relieve an ignition pulse if created upon burner ignition. The air opening is overlaid with an element made from a material that contains a plurality of small openings and is formed into a cup-shaped configuration so that the total area of the material, including both open and non-open areas is substantially greater than the air opening. The port defines an opening for admitting secondary air into the combustion chamber for some applications. The element that overlies the opening may be constructed from one or more layers of a wire mesh material. | 10-29-2009 |
20110083618 | BURNER - A gas burner including a burner body having a lower housing, an inlet conduit and a combustion surface element attached to the lower housing. A diffuser/reflector positioned within the body encourages even distribution and mixing of a combustible gas/air mixture. The diffuser/reflector is preferably of a sheet metal construction and includes a plurality of stamped openings with each of these openings having an overhanging guide plate. The combustion surface element includes a plurality of integrally formed rigidizing ribs and is made from a high temperature steel alloy wire cloth. The inlet conduit is secured directly or indirectly to an access door/bulkhead that is used to close off an access opening formed in a water heater wall through which the burner is installed. In one construction, an air scoop shrouds the inlet conduit and at least partially defines a flow path of primary air, substantially isolated from the combustion chamber. | 04-14-2011 |
20130048764 | INSHOT GAS BURNER - A burner nozzle for use in burning a gas/air mixture includes a tubular member that extends along a centerline and has a mixture supply passage extending from an inlet end that receives air and gas to an outlet end. The outlet end includes a plurality of exit portions in fluid communication with the inlet end. The exit portions are positioned on opposing sides of cooperating dimples formed in the tubular member. The dimples are configured to shape the exit portions into nozzles having a cross-sectional area that decreases in a direction towards the outlet end. | 02-28-2013 |
20130059257 | BURNER - A gas burner including a burner body having a lower housing, an inlet conduit and a combustion surface element attached to the lower housing. A diffuser/reflector positioned within the body encourages even distribution and mixing of a combustible gas/air mixture. The diffuser/reflector is preferably of a sheet metal construction and includes a plurality of stamped openings with each of these openings having an overhanging guide plate. The combustion surface element includes a plurality of integrally formed rigidizing ribs and is made from a high temperature steel alloy wire cloth. The inlet conduit is secured directly or indirectly to an access door/bulkhead that is used to close off an access opening formed in a water heater wall through which the burner is installed. In one construction, an air scoop shrouds the inlet conduit and at least partially defines a flow path of primary air, substantially isolated from the combustion chamber. | 03-07-2013 |
20130213385 | BURNER - A deep fryer apparatus including a gas burner for heating cooking oil. The burner includes a venturi inlet for receiving fuel and combustion air that communicates with a main chamber having an expanding cross-section. A balancing plate is disposed in a flow path of the fuel air mixture that is located intermediate the inlet and the outlet. The balancing plate defines a region of reduced cross-section in the flow path. A flame cap located at the outlet defines at least one secondary chamber between itself and the balancing plate that defines a flow path cross-section that is larger than the cross-section of the flow path at the balancing plate. The balancing plate is preferably tapered to compensate for variations in the length of the flow path due to an angled orientation between the burner inlet and the outlet. | 08-22-2013 |
20140186784 | BURNER - A fuel burner includes an outer tube that extends along a central axis and has an outer surface and an inner surface defining a passage. An inner tube positioned within the passage of the outer tube has an outer surface and an inner surface defining a central passage. A fluid passage is defined between the outer surface of the inner tube and the inner surface of the outer tube. The fluid passage is supplied with a mixture of air and combustible | 07-03-2014 |
20140190178 | COMBUSTOR - A combustion method and combustor for use in a jet engine, the jet engine having a compressor portion and a turbine portion. The combustor includes an outer tube having a central axis that extends longitudinally intermediate the compressor portion and turbine portion and is positioned to receive air discharged by the compressor portion. An inner tube is positioned within the outer tube that includes an associated outer surface spaced from the inner surface of the outer tube thereby defining a combustion chamber. The outer tube and inner tube include fluid directing structure for communicating at least some of the air discharged by the compressor portion to the combustion chamber. The fluid directing structure directs air into the combustion chamber in a direction offset from the central axis, thereby causing rotation or swirling of the air about the central axis. | 07-10-2014 |
Michael J. O'Donnell, Rocky River, OH US
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20100258280 | HEAT EXCHANGE TUBE WITH INTEGRAL RESTRICTING AND TURBULATING STRUCTURE - A heat exchanger apparatus includes at least one single piece tubular member that has a normal radius and a generally circular cross section and a restricting and turbulating structure. The structure includes at least one opposing pair of obstructions that are exposed to one another and have a generally parabolic dimple shape disposed within the tubular member. The tubular member extends along a longitudinal axis. The length of each obstruction extends parallel to the longitudinal axis such that the obstructions extend parallel to one another. At least one of the obstructions projects into the tubular member to form a dead flow area between the obstructions through which fluid flow is negligible. A pair of adjacent converging, diverging nozzles is separated by the dead flow area, each having an aperture through which a fluid may flow and maintain the normal radius of the tubular member. | 10-14-2010 |
Michael J. O'Donnell, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20100268226 | System and method for resecting a valve - A system and method for resecting a valve in a patient, in which the system includes: a proximal frame and a distal frame opposite the proximal frame, each frame including a plurality of interconnectable frame segments, in which the proximal and distal frames are separated by an adjustable distance and positionable on opposite sides of the valve; an electrode, adjacent to the valve on at least one of the proximal and distal frames, that electrosurgically resects valve tissue; a proximal chamber and a distal chamber coupled to the proximal and distal frames, respectively, that allow passage of fluid and captures at least a portion of resected valve tissue, in which each chamber selectively operates in one of a radially collapsed mode and a radially expanded mode; and a drive system that adjusts the distance between the proximal and distal frames. | 10-21-2010 |
20140012257 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RESECTING A VALVE - A system and method for resecting a valve in a patient, in which the system includes: a proximal frame and a distal frame opposite the proximal frame, each frame including a plurality of interconnectable frame segments, in which the proximal and distal frames are separated by an adjustable distance and positionable on opposite sides of the valve; an electrode, adjacent to the valve on at least one of the proximal and distal frames, that electrosurgically resects valve tissue; a proximal chamber and a distal chamber coupled to the proximal and distal frames, respectively, that allow passage of fluid and captures at least a portion of resected valve tissue, in which each chamber selectively operates in one of a radially collapsed mode and a radially expanded mode; and a drive system that adjusts the distance between the proximal and distal frames. | 01-09-2014 |
Niall O'Donnell, St. Louis, MO US
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20100130595 | ANTISENSE OLIGONUCLEOTIDES DIRECTED AGAINST CONNECTIVE TISSUE GROWTH FACTOR AND USES THEREOF - This invention provides compounds which comprise modified oligonucleotides capable of inhibitory expression of connective tissue factor and composition containing same as well as methods of treating hyperprolific disorders and fibrotic diseases, and of reducing scarring resulting from wound healing using such compounds. | 05-27-2010 |
20130190380 | ANTISENSE OLIGONUCLEOTIDES DIRECTED AGAINST CONNECTIVE TISSUE GROWTH FACTOR AND USES THEREOF - This invention provides compounds which comprise modified oligonucleotides capable of inhibitory expression of connective tissue factor and composition containing same as well as methods of treating hyperprolific disorders and fibrotic diseases, and of reducing scarring resulting from wound healing using such compounds. | 07-25-2013 |
20130190382 | METHODS FOR INHIBITING EXPRESSION OF CONNECTIVE TISSUE GROWTH FACTOR - This invention provides compounds which comprise modified oligonucleotides capable of inhibitory expression of connective tissue factor and composition containing same as well as methods of treating hyperprolific disorders and fibrotic diseases, and of reducing scarring resulting from wound healing using such compounds. | 07-25-2013 |
Pat D. O'Donnell, Little Rock, AR US
Patrick O'Donnell, Seattle, WA US
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20100273139 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING AN ANSWER - A method of providing an answer, comprising receiving a criteria, identifying a subset of a set of answers in a data store based on the criteria, calculating a random value for each of the answers in the subset, ranking the subset of answers based on the random values, selecting one of the answers of the subset based on the ranking; and providing an output including the selected answer. | 10-28-2010 |
Patrick O'Donnell, Weston, MA US
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20100070049 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TREATING COMPRESSION FRACTURES IN VERTEBRAL BODIES - A composite vertebroplasty cement for positioning in a void in a vertebral body so as to treat a compression fracture in that vertebral body, the composite vertebroplasty cement comprising: | 03-18-2010 |
20130079878 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TREATING COMPRESSION FRACTURES IN VERTEBRAL BODIES - A composite vertebroplasty cement for positioning in a void in a vertebral body so as to treat a compression fracture in that vertebral body, the composite vertebroplasty cement comprising: | 03-28-2013 |
Patrick G. O'Donnell, Northville, MI US
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20100019448 | EUCHRE SCORE AND TRUMP IDENTIFIER - A combination euchre score and trump indicating device. The system includes a pair of scoring dials that are mounted to the interior face of a pair of end caps. The end caps removably mate with a body. The body is generally cube-shaped having four flat outer surfaces. Each outer surface prominently bears one of the four trump suits. When the end caps are coupled to the body, the interior faces and scoring dials are hidden by the body, protecting the scoring dials from damage and fully enclosing an internal storage compartment. | 01-28-2010 |
Patrick M. O'Donnell, Eugene, OR US
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20100139989 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REDUCING WEIGHING ERRORS ASSOCIATED WITH PARTIALLY OFF-SCALE ITEMS - Systems and methods are provided for reducing erroneous weighing of items by detecting items extending beyond a peripheral edge of a weigh platter associated with a data reader. For example, in response to a weigh request a scale guard module acquires data indicative of whether an item extends between the weigh platter and another surface, compares the acquired data to reference data, and based on the comparison, determines whether an item extends off the weigh platter and thus on to another surface. The scale guard module may utilize non-electromagnetic compression waves, radio waves, a portion of a data reader's scan field to scan a set of patterns extending along at least one edge of the weigh platter, an imaging based scanner to capture an image of at least one edge of the weigh platter, light beams extending along at least one edge of the weigh platter, or any combination thereof. | 06-10-2010 |
20110132985 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR WEIGH SCALE PERIMETER MONITORING FOR SCANNER-SCALES - Systems and methods for reducing erroneous weighing of items such as by detecting items extending beyond a periphery of a weigh platter whereby in one configuration, the system employs a light guide for routing a light beam to a detector operative to detect interruption of the beam due to an item encroaching upon or overhanging an edge of the platter. In another configuration, the scale includes a perimeter gap between the platter outer edge and scanner housing frame or checkout counter, a light beam directed angularly upward through the gap is partially obstructed by the frame and platter whereby light exits the gap forming a light plane, wherein an object placed on the platter extending across the gap intersects the light plane thus scattering light rays, some of which are sensed by a detector. Various indicators for alerting the operator of off-scale detection are also described. | 06-09-2011 |
20110232972 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR WEIGH SCALE PERIMETER MONITORING FOR SCANNER-SCALES - Systems and methods for reducing erroneous weighing of items such as by detecting items extending beyond a periphery of a weigh platter whereby in one configuration, the system employs a light guide for routing a light beam to a detector operative to detect interruption of the beam due to an item encroaching upon or overhanging an edge of the platter. In another configuration, the scale includes a perimeter gap between the platter outer edge and scanner housing frame or checkout counter, a light beam directed angularly upward through the gap is partially obstructed by the frame and platter whereby light exits the gap forming a light plane, wherein an object placed on the platter extending across the gap intersects the light plane thus scattering light rays, some of which are sensed by a detector. Various indicators for alerting the operator of off-scale detection are also described. | 09-29-2011 |
20120319645 | WIRELESS DATA READER AT CHECKSTAND - A checkstand system including a counter surface within which a plurality of induction charge transmission coils are embedded in or disposed below the counter at selected charge positions about the countertop whereby a cordless peripheral, such as a data reader, is positionable and movable between multiple positions about the counter surface, the peripheral including an induction charge receiving coil operative to receive a charge current from one of the induction charge transmission coils when the peripheral is placed in proximity of a selected one of the charge positions on the checkstand. In one configuration, the system includes a temperature sensing component disposed proximal to an induction charge transmission coil and a controller operative for receiving a temperature signal from the temperature sensing component and adjusting the charge current delivered to the induction charge transmission coil in response to the signal. | 12-20-2012 |
20140034398 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REDUCING WEIGHING ERRORS ASSOCIATED WITH PARTIALLY OFF-SCALE ITEMS - Systems and methods are provided for reducing erroneous weighing of items by detecting items extending beyond a peripheral edge of a weigh platter associated with a data reader. For example, in response to a weigh request a scale guard module acquires data indicative of whether an item extends between the weigh platter and another surface, compares the acquired data to reference data, and based on the comparison, determines whether an item extends off the weigh platter and thus on to another surface. The scale guard module may utilize non-electromagnetic compression waves, radio waves, a portion of a data reader's scan field to scan a set of patterns extending along at least one edge of the weigh platter, an imaging based scanner to capture an image of at least one edge of the weigh platter, light beams extending along at least one edge of the weigh platter, or any combination thereof. | 02-06-2014 |
20140041950 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR WEIGH SCALE PERIMETER MONITORING FOR SCANNER-SCALES - Systems and methods for reducing erroneous weighing of items such as by detecting items extending beyond a periphery of a weigh platter whereby in one configuration, the system employs a light guide for routing a light beam to a detector operative to detect interruption of the beam due to an item encroaching upon or overhanging an edge of the platter. In another configuration, the scale includes a perimeter gap between the platter outer edge and scanner housing frame or checkout counter, a light beam directed angularly upward through the gap is partially obstructed by the frame and platter whereby light exits the gap forming a light plane, wherein an object placed on the platter extending across the gap intersects the light plane thus scattering light rays, some of which are sensed by a detector. Various indicators for alerting the operator of off-scale detection are also described. | 02-13-2014 |
Patrick T. O'Donnell, Houston, TX US
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20110119198 | METHOD OF EARLY CASE ASSESSMENT IN LAW SUITS - A tool which provides counsel with a data collection mechanism to guide them through various steps in the litigation process and directs counsel and/or legal assistants to determine what information is required. The tool provides a “Discovery Generator” that is available to capture counsel's potential discovery requests, which are linked to existing document and form production tools for facilitated production of discovery. The tool informs the user of the percentage of progress of the required information that has been entered. The tool provides an analytical framework that captures the judgment of seasoned practitioners to provide a comprehensive analysis of the legal, factual, and business aspects of the lawsuit. The tool provides methodologies that quantify subjective analyses through the use of weighted measuring schemes. The tool provides a decision tree structure underlying the various steps of the methodology activated by user's answers to queries to aid in the capture and analysis of information. To do this the tool directs counsel to assign values to reflect the importance of various aspects of the litigation. Based on the values that are assigned, counsel's assessment of the particular aspect of the litigation which is captured through the queries mentioned above, and statistical assessments of likely outcomes based on historical records of previously captured information and analogous assessments, the tool provides counsel with suggested paths forward. This process occurs on both a step by step basis as well as with an overall assessment of the case. | 05-19-2011 |
Peter C. O'Donnell, Dillsburg, PA US
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20100144175 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR SYSTEM - High-speed backplane connectors systems for mounting a substrate that are capable of operating at speeds of up to at least 25 Gbps, while in some implementations also providing pin densities of at least 50 pairs of electrical connectors per inch are disclosed. Implementations of the high-speed connector systems may provide ground shields and/or other ground structures that substantially encapsulate electrical connector pairs, which may be differential electrical connector pairs, in a three-dimensional manner throughout a backplane footprint, a backplane connector, and a daughtercard footprint. These encapsulating ground shields and/or ground structures prevent undesirable propagation of non-traverse, longitudinal, and higher-order modes when the high-speed backplane connector systems operates at frequencies up to at least 30 GHz. | 06-10-2010 |
Peter Clark O'Donnell, Dillsburg, PA US
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20100144176 | Electrical Connector System - An electrical connector system may include multiple wafer assemblies configured to engage with a substrate. A ground strip of the electrical connector system may be coupled with a first wafer assembly and a second wafer assembly. The ground strip is configured to engage with the substrate and provide a common ground potential between the first wafer assembly, the second wafer assembly, and the substrate. | 06-10-2010 |
Richard O'Donnell, Spring, TX US
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20090269720 | Whitening Mouth Piece Device - A silicone mouthpiece insert for allowing a wearer to whiten their teeth while under a whitening lamp and can be used to hold whitening trays and allow light curing of whitening chemicals for the teeth. The device can also hold whitening sponges, whitening strips and chemicals directly placed in the holder or be used as a one piece whitening tray for both upper and lower teeth all at once allowing for molding of those tray all at once. It also holds open the upper and lower lip to keep the teeth exposed to the lights shining into the center and sides of the mouth to reach the upper and lower, right and left sides of the surface of the teeth. | 10-29-2009 |
Robert D. O'Donnell, Dayton, OH US
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20110212422 | Cognitive Capacity Assessment System - Systems and methods for cognitive assessment are provided that test a subject's cognitive capacity using a battery of tests that are selected with respect to a specific job that the subject is expected to perform. The test results are analyzed based upon the relative criticality of each cognitive ability that is required by the job to provide an overall assessment of the subject's cognitive capacity to perform the job. Predictions about the subject's future capacity to perform the job can also be made by analysis of expected workload and recovery schedules. | 09-01-2011 |
Robert L. O'Donnell, Las Vegas, NV US
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20110136576 | GAMING SYSTEM FOR TRACKING PLAYER ACTIVITY DURING VIRTUAL SESSIONS AT A GAMING MACHINE - A gaming system has a central authority connected to a plurality of gaming machines. Player activity is tracked at the gaming machines during regular gaming sessions and during virtual gaming sessions. Such data is transmitted to the central authority for providing player points in a player account file of a central database. Regular gaming sessions occur between player card insertion and player card removal. Virtual gaming sessions may occur prior to player card insertion as well as after player card insertion. For example, a coin-in event prior to player card insertion will establish a virtual session, and credits remaining on the credit meter at a card-out event will establish a virtual gaming session. | 06-09-2011 |
20140087795 | GAMING SYSTEM FOR TRACKING PLAYER ACTIVITY DURING VIRTUAL SESSIONS AT A GAMING MACHINE - A gaming system has a central authority connected to a plurality of gaming machines. Player activity is tracked at the gaming machines during regular gaming sessions and during virtual gaming sessions. Such data is transmitted to the central authority for providing player points in a player account file of a central database. Regular gaming sessions occur between player card insertion and player card removal. Virtual gaming sessions may occur prior to player card insertion as well as after player card insertion. For example, a coin-in event prior to player card insertion will establish a virtual session, and credits remaining on the credit meter at a card-out event will establish a virtual gaming session. | 03-27-2014 |
Sarah O'Donnell, Reston, VA US
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20080283267 | Carbon nanotube-based electronic devices - Carbon nanotube-based devices that can be used to meet the growing miniaturization and performance needs of electronic systems, are provided. In particular, a transmission line and inductor that include nanotube bundles is disclosed. In a further embodiment a method for isolating nanotubes with proteins is disclosed. In another embodiment a nanoswitch using nanotubes is disclosed. In a final embodiment a low loss, high permeability material is disclosed that includes a conductive coil and a set of nanotube toroids. | 11-20-2008 |
Thomas E. O'Donnell, Houston, TX US
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20110114329 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A CONTROLLABLE SUPPLY OF FLUID TO SUBSEA WELL EQUIPMENT - An apparatus and method for providing a controllable supply of fluid, and optionally power and/or communication signals, to a subsea equipment are provided. The fluid may be a water-based fluid, oil-based fluid, or chemicals. The apparatus includes a reservoir disposed on a seabed for storing a supply of fluid for delivery to the subsea well equipment. A subsea pumping device is configured to receive the fluid from the reservoir, pressurize the fluid, and deliver the pressurized fluid to an accumulator of a hydraulic power unit disposed on the seabed. The hydraulic power unit can store the pressurized fluid and control an output of the pressurized fluid to the subsea well equipment, thereby providing a subsea fluid source for the subsea equipment. | 05-19-2011 |
Thomas E. O'Donnell US
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20120152556 | Method, System and Apparatus for Deployment of Umbilicals in Subsea Well Operations - In subsea drilling operations, workover control systems may include deployment of an umbilical from a deepwater drilling vessel. Such an umbilical provides support functions for deepwater drilling operations. In the practice of the invention, a new method, system and apparatus may be employed to deploy the umbilical independently of the drilling riser, which provides commercial and operational advantages. That is, the umbilical may be deployed at a different time than the riser is deployed, and also without intimate close connection from the umbilical to the riser. | 06-21-2012 |
Thomas M. O'Donnell, Woodstock, IL US
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20120022993 | Automated Trading System In An Electronic Trading Exchange - An electronic exchange system network includes a trader site having an automated trading system capable of submitting orders to an exchange site. The automated trading system determines whether an order should be submitted based on, for example, the current market price of an option and theoretical buy and sell prices. The theoretical buy and sell prices are derived from, among other things, the current market price of the security underlying the option. A look-up table stores a range of theoretical buy and sell prices for a given range of current market price of the underlying security. Accordingly, as the price of the underlying security changes, a new theoretical price may be indexed in the look-up table, thereby avoiding calculations that would otherwise slow automated trading decisions. Other techniques may be used in addition or in the alternative to speed automatic decision-making. In addition, a system of checks may be conducted to ensure accurate and safe automated trading. The automated trading system may be capable of automatically submitting orders in connection with the underlying security in order to hedge part of the delta risk associated with the automated option trades. | 01-26-2012 |
20120030086 | Automated Trading System In An Electronic Trading Exchange - An electronic exchange system network includes a trader site having an automated trading system capable of submitting orders to an exchange site. The automated trading system determines whether an order should be submitted based on, for example, the current market price of an option and theoretical buy and sell prices. The theoretical buy and sell prices are derived from, among other things, the current market price of the security underlying the option. A look-up table stores a range of theoretical buy and sell prices for a given range of current market price of the underlying security. Accordingly, as the price of the underlying security changes, a new theoretical price may be indexed in the look-up table, thereby avoiding calculations that would otherwise slow automated trading decisions. Other techniques may be used in addition or in the alternative to speed automatic decision-making. In addition, a system of checks may be conducted to ensure accurate and safe automated trading. The automated trading system may be capable of automatically submitting orders in connection with the underlying security in order to hedge part of the delta risk associated with the automated option trades. | 02-02-2012 |
Timothy M. O'Donnell, Chesterland, OH US
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20090120919 | METHOD OF WELDING TWO SIDES OF A JOINT SIMULTANEOUSLY - A system for arc welding two sides of a joint simultaneously is disclosed. By customizing welding waveforms and the distance between two or more electrodes, weld currents can be designed to transfer current to and through one or more electrodes in addition to the current traditionally passed only to the common node. | 05-14-2009 |
20110309062 | MODIFIED SERIES ARC WELDING AND IMPROVED CONTROL OF ONE SIDED SERIES ARC WELDING - An electric arc welding system for depositing weld metal along a groove between two edges of a metal workpiece where the system contains a first power supply and a second power supply, each providing a welding waveform to respective welding electrodes. The positive output terminals of both power supplies are coupled to the same contact tip and the negative output terminal of one of the power supplies is not coupled to the workpiece. | 12-22-2011 |
William O'Donnell, Fitchburg, WI US
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20100180329 | Authenticated Identity Propagation and Translation within a Multiple Computing Unit Environment - An authenticated identity propagation and translation technique is provided in a transaction processing environment including distributed and mainframe computing components. Identified and authenticated user identification and authentication information is forwarded in association with transaction requests from a distributed component to a mainframe component, facilitating the selection of the appropriate mainframe user identity with which to execute the mainframe portion of the transaction, and creating the appropriate runtime security context. The forwarded user identification and authentication information contains a plurality of sections with identifying information about an authenticated client end-user identity as known at the initial authentication component and a mask specifying a subset of the sections. The mainframe component generates a hash from the subset of sections specified by the mask and uses that hash as a lookup key to determine whether a local authenticated runtime security context already exists in a local cache for the client end-user initiating the transaction request. | 07-15-2010 |
William J. O'Donnell, Fichburg, WI US
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20120222015 | Security Role Testing Using an Embeddable Container and Properties Object - Mechanisms are provided for performing security role definition testing. An application is received in a container of a runtime environment of the data processing system. The application has methods and security role definitions associated with the methods. A properties object, which specifies a user identifier to security role mapping, is received in the container. A test application is executed, in the container, by the processor, on an execution of the methods of the application based on the user identifier to security role mapping and the security role definitions. The test application tests an operation of the application with regard to the security role definitions. A result of the execution of the test application on the execution of the methods of the application is then output. | 08-30-2012 |
20120317633 | System and method to control display of a realm name - A method for dynamically assigning a displayable realm name begins upon receipt of an authentication request to an application, such as a web application, being executed by an application server. In response, a determination is made whether an application realm name has been set in a configuration file associated with the application. If not, a custom display property is then evaluated. If the custom display property is set true, a realm name associated with an active authentication mechanism is retrieved and provided for display in an authentication panel. If the custom display property is set false, a default string is provided for display in the authentication panel. In this manner, an application server administrator can control what realm name is displayed to an end user in the event an application developer has not specified the realm name in the application configuration. | 12-13-2012 |
20120324528 | System and method for merging security constraints when using security annotations - A method is described for merging security constraints associated with an application when using security annotations. The application comprises one or more servlets, such as a Java servlet. During application deployment, a list of role names is generated by merging static security constraints, for example, identified in a deployment descriptor, and in a static security annotation that defines a list containing the names of authorized roles for a servlet. Later, during application runtime in an application server, security constraints are retrieved from a plurality of sources, including both dynamic and static security annotations. Using the list of role names and the security constraints retrieved, a set of merged security constraints having a defined and proper order of precedence is generated. In particular, preferably one or more dynamic security annotations are first merged with one or more static security annotations to generate a set of runtime constraints. The security constraints from the deployment descriptor are then merged with the set of runtime constraints and the list of roles to generate the set of merged security constraints. These merged security constraints are then applied to process a request being handled by the application server. | 12-20-2012 |
20130007856 | RENEWAL OF USER IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION - A method, data processing system, and computer program product for managing user identification information. A determination is made whether an instance of security information in use on the first application server and referenced by a token that has expired was generated by an application server compatible with a first application server in response to receiving the token. A determination is made whether the instance of the security information is managed by a set of rules for a group of users of the first application server. A determination is made whether a user identifier from the token is authorized to access the first application server. The token is renewed in response to determining that the user identifier is authorized to access the first application server. | 01-03-2013 |
20130179952 | Refreshing group membership information for a user identifier associated with a security context - A method for selectively refreshing group membership for an identifier associated with an authenticated user. The identifier represents an application server security context, and it is generated to enable a user credential associated with the authenticated user to be persisted. Following such authentication, the client is provided with a time-bounded, renewable security token. The method begins by configuring an option whether group membership information is refreshed during renewal of an expired security token. During renewal of an expired security token, the method determines whether the option is set. If so, an attempt is made to refresh information. This attempt performs a set of checks to verify certain conditions. If these checks are valid, the identifier is refreshed and the security token renewed with updated group membership information. If any check is not valid, the identifier is refreshed and the security token renewed with existing information. | 07-11-2013 |
William J. O'Donnell, Austin, TX US
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20110296496 | System and Method for Maintaining Dual Identity in a Server Process - A method, system and computer-usable medium are disclosed for managing identity authorizations to access information processing system resources. An application thread requiring access to target resources is initiated and associated with an authenticated client identity and a server identity. The resource authorization attribute of a resource required for execution of the application thread designates the use of a client identity, a server identity, or a client identity and server identity when attempting authorized access of the resource. The client identity, the server identity, or the client identity and server identity is then respectively used to access the target resource and the application thread is executed. | 12-01-2011 |
20140165194 | Attack Protection Against XML Encryption Vulnerability - Protection against an attack which exploits an eXtensible Markup Language (XML) Encryption vulnerability includes receiving a ciphertext request utilizing an EncryptedKey element and detecting either a failure to decrypt the cipher value in the EncryptedData element or a failure to parse the resulting decrypted XML. Upon detecting the failure, a count of failures associated with the EncryptedKey element is incremented, and when the count exceeds a threshold number of failures, subsequent usage of the EncryptedKey element and delivery of the request to an application service are prevented. Optionally, a rejection message is returned to the requester. | 06-12-2014 |
20140189123 | Dynamically selecting an identity provider for a single sign-on request - An identity provider (IdP) discovery service operative at a service provider (SP) is described. In operation, and as valid requests are received by the SP via normal IdP-initiated flows, the SP builds-up knowledge about the relationship between the IdP (that redirected the request) and the initiator of the request. The IdP instance typically is inferred from an HTTP referrer field, and information about the initiator may be ascertained from client-specific information, such as client system IP address, client DNS domain, a domain of a user e-mail address, a target URL for the incoming request, or the value associated with a particular HTTP header field. This knowledge is maintained in one or more mapping table(s) that associate request attributes-to-IdP instance data. The mappings are then used to facilitate IdP discovery for a new incoming request to the SP that has been determined to originate from other than an IdP. | 07-03-2014 |
William P. O'Donnell, Aurora, IL US
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20100258032 | Railroad hopper car hatch cover - A railroad car hatch cover including a high strength and highly rigid laminate panel having an inner aluminum member, an outer aluminum member, and a solid plastic core. A cross-section of the laminate panel includes a center section with two generally parallel and generally vertical sides. Each generally vertical side of the panel is joined to center section of the panel along a longitudinally elongated curved corner having a radius of less than 1.5 inches. Moreover, compressible gasket structure is secured to an underside of the center section of the laminate panel in the vicinity of each corner for engaging and pressing against a top rim of railcar coaming to seal the hatch cover whereby inhibiting contaminants from passing between the closed clover and the coaming on the railcar. Additionally, the laminate panel is provided with longitudinally spaced structure, arranged inwardly from the opposed ends of and secured across the laminate panel, for adding further strength and rigidity to the hatch cover. | 10-14-2010 |
20110011301 | Railcar constant contact side bearing assembly - A constant contact side bearing assembly for a railcar including a housing with wall structure defining a central axis for the side bearing assembly and a multipiece cap. The cap is arranged in operable combination with the housing and includes a movable first member and a movable second member carried by the first member. A portion of the second member extends beyond the nousing and defines a friction surface for the cap. A spring resiliently urges the friction surface of the cap into frictional contact with railcar body structure. The cap members define cooperating angled surfaces therebetween for urging wall structure on the first member and wall structure on the second member into frictional engagement with the wall structure on said housing in response to a vertical load acting on the friction contacting surface on the cap. | 01-20-2011 |