Osborn, US
Allen Odah Osborn, Kennewick, WA US
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20100223834 | TROLLING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE WITH ELEVATOR AND DIVERTER STRUCTURE - A trolling apparatus and method of use are provided. According to one aspect, a trolling apparatus includes a frame including an upper line guide positioned toward a rear portion of the frame and operable to engage a fishing line during a release state and a lower line guide coupled to the rear portion of the frame and operable to engage the fishing line during a retained state. The apparatus further includes a line retainer operable to be coupled to a holder aft of the lower line guide and a release mechanism operable to engage a portion of the line retainer to provide the retained state and the released state. | 09-09-2010 |
Anna Charlotta Teresia Magnuson Osborn, Belmont, MA US
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20130274235 | TREATMENT OF MOTOR NEURON DISEASE - Provided herein are methods and compositions for the treatment of motor neuron diseases including, for example, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Suitable therapeutic agents include, for example, agents that up-regulate the expression IGF-II or guanine deaminase in a cell. | 10-17-2013 |
Calvin Osborn, Ogden, UT US
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20130033610 | WEARABLE VIDEO CAMERA WITH DUAL ROTATABLE IMAGINE DEVICES - A digital imaging device includes at least two image sensors carried by a body and having image axes oriented transverse to one another and facing in different directions transverse to one another. The image sensors are rotatable with respect to the body and each have a rotational axis parallel with a respective corresponding image axis. Each image sensor has an upright physical orientation corresponding to an upright orientation of the optical image and is capable of rotation about the rotational axis to orient the image sensor in the upright orientation. | 02-07-2013 |
Christopher J. Osborn, Cornville, AZ US
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20110017817 | DELIVERY INFORMATION SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREFOR - A transportation delivery system has a computer system for entering shipping information and generating a physical delivery ticket and an electronic delivery ticket. The electronic delivery ticket is stored in an electronic media. A plurality of point of delivery units is positioned in different delivery locations and in communication with the computer system. Each point of delivery unit is associated with a specific delivery location and is able to scan the physical delivery ticket to obtain shipping information on the physical delivery ticket. The obtained shipping information is sent to the computer system via a communication network to update the electronic ticket and to bill a proper recipient. | 01-27-2011 |
Christopher Lynn Osborn, Germantown, WI US
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20120107542 | High Density Polyethylene Blend Films - A polymer blend comprising high density polyethylene, hydrocarbon resin and nucleating agent; non-oriented film layers and non-oriented films comprising the blend; and packaging articles comprising the non-oriented film are provided. The non-oriented film has normalized moisture vapor transmission rate of no greater than 0.30 g-mil/100 in | 05-03-2012 |
Cory Osborn, Tempe, AZ US
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20100198834 | System for Creating and Maintaining a Database of Information Utilizing User Options - A system for automatically creating and maintaining a database of information utilizing user opinions about subjects, particularly exceptional experiences. Described is an Internet system assisting/motivating a population of users interested in information about certain categories of subjects to automatically maintain the database content and to improve the usefulness and quality of the database information without any substantial management by the website owner-manager. The user opinions are primarily in the form of both comments and ratings about which natural-language terms best describe a particular subject, enabling user searches of the subject database to be by way of preferred such descriptive natural-language terms, which terms are further preferred to be evaluative and approving. | 08-05-2010 |
Dan Osborn, Redmond, WA US
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20110221755 | BIONIC MOTION - A camera that can sense motion of a user is connected to a computing system (e.g., video game apparatus or other type of computer). The computing system determines an action corresponding to the sensed motion of the user and determines a magnitude of the sensed motion of the user. The computing system creates and displays an animation of an object (e.g., an avatar in a video game) performing the action in a manner that is amplified in comparison to the sensed motion by a factor that is proportional to the determined magnitude. The computing system also creates and outputs audio/visual feedback in proportion to a magnitude of the sensed motion of the user. | 09-15-2011 |
20120299827 | MULTI-PLATFORM MOTION-BASED COMPUTER INTERACTIONS - Systems and methods for multi-platform motion interactivity, is provided. The system includes a motion-sensing subsystem, a display subsystem including a display, a logic subsystem, and a data-holding subsystem containing instructions executable by the logic subsystem. The system configured to display a displayed scene on the display; receive a dynamically-changing motion input from the motion-sensing subsystem that is generated in response to movement of a tracked object; generate, in real time, a dynamically-changing 3D spatial model of the tracked object based on the motion input; control, based on the movement of the tracked object and using the 3D spatial model, motion within the displayed scene. The system further configured to receive, from a secondary computing system, a secondary input; and control the displayed scene in response to the secondary input to visually represent interaction between the motion input and the secondary input. | 11-29-2012 |
20120309520 | GENERATION OF AVATAR REFLECTING PLAYER APPEARANCE - Systems, methods, and computer media for generating an avatar reflecting a player's current appearance. Data describing the player's current appearance is received. The data includes a visible spectrum image of the player, a depth image including both the player and a current background, and skeletal data for the player. The skeletal data indicates an outline of the player's skeleton. Based at least in part on the received data, one or more of the following are captured: a facial appearance of the player; a hair appearance of the player; a clothing appearance of the player; and a skin color of the player. A 3D avatar resembling the player is generated by combining the captured facial appearance, hair appearance, clothing appearance, and/or skin color with predetermined avatar features. | 12-06-2012 |
Daniel Osborn, Redmond, WA US
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20120308140 | SYSTEM FOR RECOGNIZING AN OPEN OR CLOSED HAND - A system and method are disclosed relating to a pipeline for generating a computer model of a target user, including a hand model of the user's hands, captured by an image sensor in a NUI system. The computer model represents a best estimate of the position of a user's hand or hands and whether the hand or hand is in an open or closed state. The generated hand model may be used by a gaming or other application to determine such things as user gestures and control actions. | 12-06-2012 |
20120309532 | SYSTEM FOR FINGER RECOGNITION AND TRACKING - A system and method are disclosed relating to a pipeline for generating a computer model of a target user, including a hand model of the user's hands and fingers, captured by an image sensor in a NUI system. The computer model represents a best estimate of the position and orientation of a user's hand or hands. The generated hand model may be used by a gaming or other application to determine such things as user gestures and control actions. | 12-06-2012 |
Daniel L. Osborn, Redmond, WA US
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20120306853 | ADDING ATTRIBUTES TO VIRTUAL REPRESENTATIONS OF REAL-WORLD OBJECTS - A method, medium, and virtual object for providing a virtual representation with an attribute are described. The virtual representation is generated based on a digitization of a real-world object. Properties of the virtual representation, such as colors, shape similarities, volume, surface area, and the like are identified and an amount or degree of exhibition of those properties by the virtual representation is determined. The properties are employed to identify attributes associated with the virtual representation, such as temperature, weight, or sharpness of an edge, among other attributes of the virtual object. A degree of exhibition of the attributes is also determined based on the properties and their degrees of exhibition. Thereby, the virtual representation is provided with one or more attributes that instruct presentation and interactions of the virtual representation in a virtual world. | 12-06-2012 |
Daniel Lee Osborn, Redmond, WA US
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20120155705 | FIRST PERSON SHOOTER CONTROL WITH VIRTUAL SKELETON - A virtual skeleton includes a plurality of joints and provides a machine readable representation of a human target observed with a three dimensional depth camera. A relative position of a hand joint of the virtual skeleton is translated as a gestured aiming vector control, and a virtual weapon is aimed in proportion to the gestured aiming vector control. | 06-21-2012 |
Dorothy Darlene Osborn, Kennewick, WA US
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20100223834 | TROLLING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE WITH ELEVATOR AND DIVERTER STRUCTURE - A trolling apparatus and method of use are provided. According to one aspect, a trolling apparatus includes a frame including an upper line guide positioned toward a rear portion of the frame and operable to engage a fishing line during a release state and a lower line guide coupled to the rear portion of the frame and operable to engage the fishing line during a retained state. The apparatus further includes a line retainer operable to be coupled to a holder aft of the lower line guide and a release mechanism operable to engage a portion of the line retainer to provide the retained state and the released state. | 09-09-2010 |
Doug Osborn, Decorah, IA US
Douglas Osborn, Decorah, IA US
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20140003883 | SELF-CLINCHING FASTENER | 01-02-2014 |
Douglas Glenn Osborn, Bennett, CO US
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20090152073 | Dust control material transfer system - A device for eliminating fugitive material dust emanating from material being transferred from an upper conveyor, feeder or crusher to a lower position, or other location. The device allows adjustability of the chute's total flow capacity where increased capacity is required. The device has a sliding gate disposed in the hopper to control the rate of transfer of the material from the hopper. A chute is disposed below the hopper and is movable in both a lateral direction (transverse to the direction of belt travel), and movable in the axis of belt travel. A choke is slidably attached to the chute, and slidable therein. The gate is positioned to maintain a level of material in the hopper to prevent dust from emanating out of the hopper from the chute. The choke is positioned to reduce airflow through the material as it passes through the chute to a lower position. | 06-18-2009 |
Glenn William Osborn, Roswell, GA US
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20130204887 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SIMPLIFYING OBJECT MAPPING FOR A USER INTERFACE - A system and method for simplifying object mapping for user interfaces on a computer system. The method comprising receiving a client request for action and associating the client request to a logical object, converting the logical object to a physical object that resides in an object relational mapping, and mapping between the physical object and a relational database. | 08-08-2013 |
Gregory Osborn, Washington, IL US
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20100008749 | Modular paint line including an immersion station - A modular paint line includes a plurality of modular stations positioned in series and defining a transportation path. At least one of the modular stations includes an immersion tank. The paint line also includes means for moving at least a first carrier in a forward transport direction along the transportation path while maintaining at least a second carrier in a stationary position, above the immersion tank, along the transportation path. The aforementioned means includes an article transportation system having a plurality of carrier tracks. | 01-14-2010 |
20100009141 | Method for coating a metallic substrate with a powder coating composition and an autodepositable coating composition - A method for coating a metallic substrate includes applying a powder coating composition to a majority of a surface of the metallic substrate, and applying an autodepositable coating composition to less than the majority of the surface of the metallic substrate. According to a preferred embodiment, the powder coating composition is applied to at least one continuous surface of the metallic substrate, while the autodepositable coating composition is applied to at least one discontinuous surface, such as an edge, of the metallic substrate. | 01-14-2010 |
20130059070 | METHOD FOR COATING A METALLIC SUBSTRATE WITH A POWDER COATING COMPOSITION AND AN AUTODEPOSITABLE COATING COMPOSITION - A method for coating a metallic substrate includes applying a powder coating composition to a majority of a surface of the metallic substrate, and applying an autodepositable coating composition to less than the majority of the surface of the metallic substrate. According to a preferred embodiment, the powder coating composition is applied to at least one continuous surface of the metallic substrate, while the autodepositable coating composition is applied to at least one discontinuous surface, such as an edge, of the metallic substrate. | 03-07-2013 |
Gregory J. Osborn, Monroe, MI US
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20090120055 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROPELLING A VESSEL IN A ZERO GRAVITY ENVIRONMENT - The invention relates to a space vessel that includes the vessel, at least one propulsion unit mounted to the vessel, and a source of particles. The propulsion unit includes a hollow body having a first end and a second end. The first end includes a circuit and a speaker. The circuit includes an antenna and a diode and the speaker is configured to receive the signal from the circuit. The second end includes a flexible membrane. The invention also relates to the propulsion unit itself and methods of propelling space vessels using radio-frequency waves. | 05-14-2009 |
Gregory Scott Osborn, Fayetteville, AR US
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20090166300 | System and method for dissolving gases in fluids and for delivery of dissolved gases - Apparatus and methods are disclosed for facilitating dissolution of one or more gases into a liquid. Preferred gases for use with the apparatus are oxygen, air, and ozone. An apparatus of the present invention comprises a dissolution tank that includes a pressure vessel, at least one liquid spray nozzle, and a fluid outlet. The apparatus also comprises a gas source, means for passing fluid into the pressure vessel, and a discharge device connected to the fluid outlet, which discharge device is provided with at least one orifice. Preferred applications include wastewater treatment, treatment of drinking water, fermentation, and bioremediation. | 07-02-2009 |
20120228396 | System and Method for Optimizing the Dissolution of a Gas in a Liquid - Systems and methods for optimizing and controlling the dissolution of ozone or other gas in a liquid within a pressure vessel by regulating vessel pressure, flow rate of a liquid into the vessel, retention time of the gas and liquid in the vessel, gas flow rate, liquid spray pattern, and internal mixing within the vessel are disclosed. The optimal operating vessel pressure, flow rate of the liquid, retention time of the gas and liquid in the vessel, gas flow rate, liquid spray pattern, and internal mixing within the vessel may be determined based on the operating characteristics of an ozone generator. | 09-13-2012 |
20120325741 | Systems and Methods for Wastewater Treatment - Disclosed is a system and method for treating wastewater. The system includes a bioreactor which defines a basin for receiving wastewater to be treated; a membrane module in fluid communication with the bioreactor; and a dissolution tank. The tank includes a pressure vessel that contains a portion of the wastewater to be treated and provides a regulated, pressurized gas head space above the wastewater. The tank also includes at least one liquid spray nozzle that permits passage of the wastewater into the gas head space of the pressure vessel and an outlet for discharging the wastewater having a desired gas concentration from the pressure vessel. The system also includes a pumping mechanism for supplying the wastewater to the spray nozzle of the tank such that fluid droplets are formed in the gas head space and the gas contained within the pressurized head space is dissolved into the wastewater. | 12-27-2012 |
20130026110 | Systems and Methods for Maximizing Dissolved Gas Concentration of a Single Species of Gas from a Mixture of Multiple Gases - An apparatus and method for maximizing the dissolved concentration of ozone in a liquid. The apparatus includes a dissolution tank having a pressure vessel configured to contain a treated fluid and at least one gas in a head space above the treated fluid, an inlet configured to permit passage of an untreated fluid into the head space, and an outlet configured to permit passage of the treated fluid out of the vessel; a gas supply system configured to transport the at least one gas to the head space; a fluid supply system configured to provide the untreated fluid tank; a bleed-off system for removing gas from the head space so as to maximize the dissolved concentration of the ozone gas in the liquid; and a discharge device configured to pass the treated fluid from the tank into the target liquid. | 01-31-2013 |
20130056423 | Systems and Methods for Delivering Dissolved Gases into Force-Main and Gravity Sewers - Disclosed are systems and methods for dissolving gases into a fluid that is passing through a force-main and gravity sewer system. The system includes a dissolution tank having a pressure vessel for containing a liquid and for providing a regulated gas head space above the liquid, an inlet that permits passage of wastewater into the gas head space, and an outlet that permits passage of treated wastewater out of the pressure vessel. The system also includes a gas source in communication with the pressure vessel; a pump for supplying wastewater from a force-main or sewer system sump into the pressure vessel under conditions effective to dissolve oxygen gas in the wastewater; and a discharge device in communication with the outlet of the dissolution tank assembly for discharging treated wastewater. | 03-07-2013 |
20130229889 | System and Method for Dissolving Gases in Fluids and for Delivery of Dissolved Gases - Apparatus and methods are disclosed for facilitating dissolution of one or more gases into a liquid. Preferred gases for use with the apparatus are oxygen, air, and ozone. An apparatus of the present invention comprises a dissolution tank that includes a pressure vessel, at least one liquid spray nozzle, and a fluid outlet. The apparatus also comprises a gas source, means for passing fluid into the pressure vessel, and a discharge device connected to the fluid outlet, which discharge device is provided with at least one orifice. Preferred applications include wastewater treatment, treatment of drinking water, fermentation, and bioremediation. | 09-05-2013 |
Ian Osborn, Littleton, CO US
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20090085496 | LED controller and lighting system - A LED controller that allows the user to control the output intensity of one or more LED lights is disclosed. The intensity levels or brightness of the LED lights are not limited to 3, 4 or even 10 levels of light output; instead, the LED controller provides what appears to the human eye as a smooth range of changing brightness levels depending on the needs the user. | 04-02-2009 |
20090085497 | Skylight LED lighting system - A skylight LED lighting system is described. The system utilizes LED lights attached to or near a skylight in order to provide a user with the ability to increase the amount of light being directed into an area. The system can utilize a LED controller to allow the user to control the light output intensity. The LED controller provides a smooth range of changing brightness levels. The system can utilize one or more solar cells and batteries to power the LED lights. The system can be controlled via a radio frequency remote control. Additionally, the system can utilize a flexible, skylight-shaped installation housing that can be inserted into the skylight under compression. When the compression is released, the ring expands to press against the inside of the skylight and holds the skylight LED lighting system in place. | 04-02-2009 |
20090086485 | LED louvers and lighting system - A LED louvers and lighting system is described. The system can utilize interchangeable LED light assemblies placed within LED light modules. The light output from the light modules can be directed and diffused via a selection of louvers. A LED controller can be utilized to allow a user to control the light output intensity from the light modules. The LED controller provides a smooth range of changing brightness levels. The system can be controlled via a wired switch and/or a radio frequency remote control. Additionally, the LED light modules are daisy chainable and can utilize low-voltage wiring for ease of installation. | 04-02-2009 |
20110266971 | Skylight LED lighting system - A skylight LED lighting system is described. The system utilizes LED lights attached to or near a skylight in order to provide a user with the ability to increase the amount of light being directed into an area. The system can utilize a LED controller to allow the user to control the light output intensity. The LED controller provides a smooth range of changing brightness levels. The system can utilize one or more solar cells and batteries to power the LED lights. The system can be controlled via a radio frequency remote control. Additionally, the system can utilize a flexible, skylight-shaped installation housing that can be inserted into the skylight under compression. When the compression is released, the ring expands to press against the inside of the skylight and holds the skylight LED lighting system in place. | 11-03-2011 |
Jacob Randall Osborn, Arlington, VA US
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20120041889 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MATCHING AND LINKING EMPLOYEES WITH EMPLOYERS OF APPLICATION-BASED POSITIONS - The present invention relates generally to the provision of a Website portal for matching potential applicants to employers who are seeking to fill application-based positions (e.g., hourly-wage or restaurant or retail or similar positions). An applicant portal is provided to collect information from the applicants, to store the applicant information in a database, and to allow the applicants to perform other tasks. An employer portal is provided to collect employer information, to store the employer information in an employer database, to allow employers to search the applicants, to allow the employer to view uploaded videos provided by the applicants, and to allow employers to run background checks on the applicants. An applicant information database is stored in connection with the website, such that potential employees may be optimally matched and linked/connected to the most appropriate employer. | 02-16-2012 |
James Osborn, Wilmington, DE US
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20100022510 | Crystalline Forms - The present invention is directed to a crystalline form the pharmaceutical compound 11-piperazin-1-yldibenzo[b,f][1,4]thiazepine as well as compositions, preparations, and pharmaceutical uses thereof. | 01-28-2010 |
James Osborn, Oakmont, PA US
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20090214092 | METHOD OF ASSESSING A BODY PART - A method of assessing a body part includes obtaining two or more types of data through a combination of two or more of the following four imaging modalities: (1) obtaining surface topography data of the body part, (2) obtaining thermographic data of the body part, (3) obtaining range of motion data for the body part, and (4) obtaining spectral data of light reflected from the body part. The two or more types of data are integrated to allow them to be interacted with simultaneously, and the body part is assessed based on the integrated data. | 08-27-2009 |
20090216130 | METHOD OF ASSESSING LOCALIZED SHAPE AND TEMPERATURE OF THE HUMAN BODY - A method of objectively quantifying assessments of joints having arthritis for purposes of assessment, diagnosis and treatment. The objective measurements utilize known imaging modalities including 3D scanning, thermal imaging, visible and near-infrared imaging and two-dimensional imaging to quantify swelling, heat distribution, erythema, and range or motion. The objective measurements can be combined in various ways to assess the extent of the disease and can be used to adjust treatment protocols. | 08-27-2009 |
James A. Osborn, Wilmington, DE US
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20090069291 | Salt Forms - The present invention is directed to salts the pharmaceutical compound 11-piperazin-1-yldibenzo[b,f][1,4]thiazepine as well as compositions, preparations, and pharmaceutical uses thereof. | 03-12-2009 |
James A. Osborn US
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20110237568 | CRYSTALLINE FORMS - 11-piperazin- | 09-29-2011 |
Jason A. Osborn, Oakes, ND US
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20090055057 | AUTOMATED CONTROL MODULE FOR A POWER MACHINE - The application discloses an automated control module, which is configured to receive an input signal from a sensor and generate a universal control signal that can be processed by different machine controllers having different control configurations. In one embodiment the universal control signal is transmitted to a machine controller on the power machine through a connection assembly including a connector plug and socket. In another embodiment, the universal control signal is transmitted through a wireless interface. The machine controller processes the universal control signal and outputs a device control signal to operate different devices “on board” the power machine. | 02-26-2009 |
20100095840 | HYDRAULIC CYLINDER ROD POSITION SENSOR - A fluid pressure cylinder assembly has a sensor to provide a signal indicating the amount of extension of a piston rod from the cylinder. The sensor includes a sleeve that is fixed relative to a base of the cylinder and passes into a longitudinal bore in the piston rod, and the piston rod carries a sensor core that is in the bore and is secured to the piston rod at an end opposite from a piston on the rod. The core slides on the interior of the sensor sleeve. A connection is provided to the sensor sleeve such that as the core moves relative to the sensor sleeve a signal indicating the amount of movement and the relative position of the cylinder base and the piston rod is provided. | 04-22-2010 |
Jason W. Osborn, Amherst, NH US
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20080219101 | Acoustic Projector Having Minimized Mechanical Stresses - An acoustic projector which includes an outer shell ( | 09-11-2008 |
20100008191 | ACOUSTIC PROJECTOR HAVING MINIMIZED MECHANICAL STRESSES - An acoustic projector which includes an outer shell formed of a reinforced epoxy resin having a longitudinal slot has an inner reinforcing liner formed of metal to reduce mechanical stress. The liner extends throughout the length of the outer shell and has a longitudinal slot aligned with the slot formed in the shell. An arcuate shaped driver is mounted along a portion of the I.D. of the metal liner and separated therefrom by insulation. In an alternate embodiment, the outer shell is formed of a plurality of overlapping layers of epoxy/graphite strips extending at various angles to increase the Z-axis stiffness. | 01-14-2010 |
Jeff Osborn, Boulder, CO US
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20110071899 | Creating, Managing and Optimizing Online Advertising - Systems and methods for creating, managing and optimizing online advertising campaigns include groups of independent human resources working through a marketplace to suggest and optimize appropriate choices for how, where and how much to pay for online advertising. Optimization is achieved through the use of market-based incentives that pay participants based on the quality, quantity and efficiency of the results of their suggestions. The systems and methods enable a marketplace that leverages the inherent knowledge of a large group of people to come up with all search terms, placements, targeting and advertisements that might be relevant to a product, and determine the optimal auction prices for these search terms, placements, targeting and ads on the search engine systems. | 03-24-2011 |
20120036007 | Creating, Managing and Optimizing Online Advertising - Systems and methods for creating, managing and optimizing online advertising campaigns include groups of independent human resources working through a marketplace to suggest and optimize appropriate choices for how, where and how much to pay for online advertising. Optimization is achieved through the use of market-based incentives that pay participants based on the quality, quantity and efficiency of the results of their suggestions. The systems and methods enable a marketplace that leverages the inherent knowledge of a large group of people to come up with all search terms, placements, targeting and advertisements that might be relevant to a product, and determine the optimal auction prices for these search terms, placements, targeting and ads on the search engine systems. | 02-09-2012 |
20120036008 | Creating, Managing and Optimizing Online Advertising - Systems and methods for creating, managing and optimizing online advertising campaigns include groups of independent human resources working through a marketplace to suggest and optimize appropriate choices for how, where and how much to pay for online advertising. Optimization is achieved through the use of market-based incentives that pay participants based on the quality, quantity and efficiency of the results of their suggestions. The systems and methods enable a marketplace that leverages the inherent knowledge of a large group of people to come up with all search terms, placements, targeting and advertisements that might be relevant to a product, and determine the optimal auction prices for these search terms, placements, targeting and ads on the search engine systems. | 02-09-2012 |
Jeff Osborn, Broomfield, CO US
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20130254159 | Apparatus, system, and method for digital audio services - A system and method for providing digital audio services is described. One embodiment is a method for proving digital audio services, comprising receiving, using a communications interface, an audio stream from a content provider; determining a timestamp for a first audio stream segment; determining a timestamp for a second audio stream segment; updating playlist with a representation of the audio stream; receiving query for content information; and sending offer information, in response to receiving the query for content information. | 09-26-2013 |
20140258292 | Apparatus, system, and method for integrating content and content services - A system and method for providing seamless consumption of media content and managing playlists for seamless consumption of media is described. One embodiment includes receiving a request for media content; determining a mode of consumption for the media content; determining a media content service to provide the media content; and providing the media content according to the preferred mode of consumption and from the preferred service and managing playlists to integrate reproduction of media content from multiple services. | 09-11-2014 |
20150023402 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SUB-AUDIBLE SIGNALING - Disclosed are various embodiments for a system and method for encoding sub-audible codes within a signal. One exemplary embodiment includes a method that includes receiving a first digital code and a second digital code; receiving a first block and a second block of a signal; embedding an echo of the first block of the signal in the second block of the signal to create a first modified second block of the signal in accordance with the first digital code; modulating the power of the first modified second block of the signal to create a second modified second block of the signal in accordance with the second digital code; and sending a modified signal including the second modified second block of the signal. | 01-22-2015 |
John D. Osborn, Scott, LA US
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20100048771 | Reclaimed asphalt pavement - A saturated elastomeric mixture is disclosed having a cured or vulcanized elastomer crumb rubber and atmospheric distillations bottoms residue is disclosed. | 02-25-2010 |
Kali Nicole Osborn, Lakewood, CO US
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20140134838 | METHODS OF ANNEALING A CONDUCTIVE TRANSPARENT OXIDE FILM LAYER FOR USE IN A THIN FILM PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE - Methods are generally provided for forming a conductive oxide layer on a substrate by sputtering a target to deposit a transparent conductive oxide layer (e.g., comprising comprises cadmium, tin, and oxygen) on the substrate; positioning an anneal surface in close proximity to the transparent conductive oxide layer (e.g., about 3 cm or less); and, annealing the transparent conductive oxide layer while the anneal surface is in close proximity to the transparent conductive oxide layer (e.g., at an anneal temperature of about 500° C. to about 700° C.) to create a localized cadmium vapor between the transparent conductive oxide layer and the anneal surface. The anneal surface can include a material reactive with oxygen at the anneal temperature. Apparatus is also provided for annealing a thin film layer on a substrate. | 05-15-2014 |
Kevin Grant Osborn, Newton, MA US
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20130010068 | AUGMENTED REALITY SYSTEM - Methods and systems for providing an augmented reality system are disclosed. In one instance, an augmented reality system may: identify a feature within a three-dimensional environment; project information into the three-dimensional environment; collect an image of the three-dimensional environment and the projected information; determine at least one of distance and orientation of the feature from the projected information; identify an object within the three-dimensional environment; and perform markerless tracking of the object. | 01-10-2013 |
Linda Osborn, Bargersville, IN US
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20090155922 | SCREENING TEST FOR BIODIESEL FUEL - A colorimetric test for determining the presence or absence of biodiesel in a diesel fuel sample. The colorimetric test involves adding concentrated sulfuric acid to a sample of diesel fuel and observing any color change of the sample. A darkening of the diesel fuel sample indicates the presence of biodiesel. The degree to which the color changes after the addition of the sulfuric acid is proportional to the amount of biodiesel in the sample and therefore can be used to determine the amount of biodiesel in the sample. The reagent(s), sample containers and any necessary color scale can be provided in a kit for field testing. | 06-18-2009 |
Mark A. Osborn, Cherry Valley, IL US
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20110001375 | GENERATOR ROTOR BEARING PRELOAD METHOD AND APPARATUS - A generator has its length shortened by placing springs in a space in a casing that includes an output shaft, which is driven by an input shaft, and a yoke for separating the two shafts. The generator is assembled by placing a spring in a space in a casing having a first part. The space also has a yoke in it. A rotor bearing is placed in the space adjacent to and impinging upon the spring. A second part of the casing is attached to the first part of the casing so that the spring is pre-loaded therein. The generator also utilizes a guide for holding a spring. The generator also has a thrust plate for applying a force of the springs upon the rotor bearing. | 01-06-2011 |
20110148235 | GENERATOR PACKAGING ARRANGEMENT - An accessory system includes a generator integrally mounted with an accessory gearbox such that a drive gear of the generator is in meshing engagement with the geartrain. | 06-23-2011 |
20120104908 | GENERATOR ROTOR BEARING PRELOAD METHOD AND APPARATUS - A generator has its length shortened by placing springs in a space in a casing that includes an output shaft, which is driven by an input shaft, and a yoke for separating the two shafts. The generator is assembled by placing a spring in a space in a casing having a first part. The space also has a yoke in it. A rotor bearing is placed in the space adjacent to and impinging upon the spring. A second part of the casing is attached to the first part of the casing so that the spring is pre-loaded therein. The generator also utilizes a guide for holding a spring. The generator also has a thrust plate for applying a force of the springs upon the rotor bearing. | 05-03-2012 |
Mark J. Osborn, St. Paul, MN US
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20140256798 | TALEN-BASED GENE CORRECTION - The invention is directed to transcription activator-like effector nuclease (TALEN)-mediated DNA editing of disease-causing mutations in the context of the human genome and human cells to treat patients with compromised genetic disorders. | 09-11-2014 |
Matt Osborn, Eureka, KS US
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20100068357 | Pork Systems and Methods - A continuous method and system for curing, smoking and chilling pork bellies for use in bacon processing operations. The pork bellies are carried through each stage on a continuous conveyor system on a first-in first out basis. In one embodiment, the pork bellies are secured to the conveyor system to fix or maintain at least one dimension of the pork bellies during smoking and/or chilling. | 03-18-2010 |
Matthew S. Osborn, Eureka, KS US
Merritt A. Osborn, Chagrin Falls, OH US
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20110070993 | ROBUST TOOTH FORMS FOR GEARING SYSTEMS - Embodiments provide for planetary gearing systems with ring gears comprising cylindrical tooth forms arrayed from a central axis and encompassing at least one planetary sprocket and a sun gear. The sun and ring gears have cylindrical tooth forms. The planetary sprocket teeth are aligned for engagement with at least one of the sun gear and ring gear cylindrical tooth forms at a contact radius from the central axis selected as a function of the sprocket tooth common involute gear shape, the sprocket radius, the sprocket tooth pitch, and of the pitch, gear radius and cylindrical form diameter of the selected at least one gear cylindrical tooth forms. | 03-24-2011 |
20120208668 | GEARING WITH CYLINDRICAL TOOTH FORMS - Embodiments provide for planetary gearing systems with sun, planetary and ring gears, wherein the ring gears have generally cylindrical or elliptical tooth forms with a common shape and geometric parameters. The ring gear and a sun gear each engage one or more of planetary gears in respective mesh engagements, wherein the gear forms on each may be independently formed as a function of their respective geometries (sun or ring gear pitches, and sun or ring radii from a common central axis of the planetary gearing system), and as a function of the planetary gear tooth form shape and geometric parameters, planetary gear radius from the common central axis, and the planetary gear tooth pitch. | 08-16-2012 |
Michael Osborn, Hollis, NH US
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20120166890 | ERROR DETECTION IN FIFO QUEUES USING SIGNATURE BITS - A first in, first out (FIFO) queue includes logic to provide detection of operational errors in the FIFO queue. The FIFO queue includes entries to store data written to the FIFO queue and signature bits, each signature bit corresponding to one of the entries. A test pattern and a read signature register includes a number of bits greater than a depth of the FIFO queue. A comparator compares the test pattern to the read signature register and output an error signal indicating whether the test pattern matches the read signature register. | 06-28-2012 |
20140181536 | USING TEMPERATURE MARGIN TO BALANCE PERFORMANCE WITH POWER ALLOCATION - A method and apparatus using temperature margin to balance performance with power allocation. Nominal, middle and high power levels are determined for compute elements. A set of temperature thresholds are determined that drive the power allocation of the compute elements towards a balanced temperature profile. For a given workload, temperature differentials are determined for each of the compute elements relative the other compute elements, where the temperature differentials correspond to workload utilization of the compute element. If temperature overhead is available, and a compute element is below a temperature threshold, then particular compute elements are allocated power to match or drive toward the balanced temperature profile. | 06-26-2014 |
Michael H. Osborn, Broken Arrow, OK US
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20100117787 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF IDENTIFICATION, INSPECTION AND TRAINING FOR MATERIAL LIFTING PRODUCTS - A method and system of identifying, inspecting and training regarding a material lifting device. The method includes the steps of attaching RFID tag to a material lifting device. Identification and inspection data regarding the material lifting device is installed and stored on the RFID tag. The identification and inspection data on the RFID tag may be accessed with a portable computer device having an RFID reader. The material lifting device is periodically inspected to obtain inspection data. The identification and inspection data is updated on the portable computer device and is also updated on the RFID tag. | 05-13-2010 |
Michael J. Osborn, Hollis, NH US
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20080288805 | SYNCHRONIZATION DEVICE AND METHODS THEREOF - A device includes different clock domains. Each clock domain is synchronized to a different clock signal, and the data transfer between clock domains occurs through a FIFO memory. It is determined which clock domain has a slower clock frequency, and the clock domain associated with the slower clock is selected to generate pointers used to access the FIFO memory in both clock domains. Therefore, the pointers are used to read and write data at the FIFO memory resulting in a transfer of the data between the clock domains. Because the pointers used for data transfer are generated and provided by the clock domain associated with the slower clock, the latency resulting from transferring the pointer between the clock domains is reduced. | 11-20-2008 |
20090259874 | DATA TRANSFER DEVICE AND METHOD THEREOF - A data transfer device transfers data between two clock domains of a data processing device when the data processing device is in a test mode. The data transfer device receives clock signals associated with each clock domain. To transfer data from a first clock domain to a second clock domain the data transfer device identifies transitions of clock signals associated with each clock domain that are sufficiently remote from each other so that data can deterministically be provided by one clock domain and sampled by the other. This ensures that data can be transferred between the clock domains deterministically even when the phase relationship between the clock signals is indeterminate. | 10-15-2009 |
20120110529 | CLOCK DOMAIN CROSSING BUFFER - Techniques are disclosed relating to detecting and minimizing timing problems created by clock domain crossing (CDC) in integrated circuits. In various embodiments, one or more timing parameters are associated with a path that crosses between clock domains in an integrated circuit, where the one or more timing parameters specify a propagation delay for the path. In one embodiment, the timing parameters may be distributed to different design stages using a configuration file. In some embodiments, the one or more parameters may be used in conjunction with an RTL model to simulate propagation of a data signal along the path. In some embodiments, the one or more parameters may be used in conjunction with a netlist to create a physical design for the integrated circuit, where the physical design includes a representation of the path that has the specified propagation delay. | 05-03-2012 |
20120266179 | DYNAMIC MAPPING OF LOGICAL CORES - A processor that dynamically remaps logical cores to physical cores is disclosed. In one embodiment, the processor includes a plurality of physical cores, and is configured to store a mapping of logical cores to the plurality of physical cores. The processor further includes an assignment unit configured to remap the logical cores to the plurality of physical cores subsequent to a boot process of the processor. In some embodiments, the assignment unit is configured to remap the logical cores in response to receiving an indication that one or more of the plurality of physical cores have entered an idle state. The processor may be configured to load a first of the plurality of physical cores with an execution state of a second of the plurality of physical cores upon the first physical core exiting an idle state. | 10-18-2012 |
20130297950 | VOLTAGE ADJUSTMENT BASED ON LOAD LINE AND POWER ESTIMATES - A method and system for determining voltage supplied to a processor from a voltage regulator when the voltage cannot be directly measured. | 11-07-2013 |
20130304841 | SERVER NODE INTERCONNECT DEVICES AND METHODS - Described are systems and methods for interconnecting devices. A switch fabric is in communication with a plurality of electronic devices. A rendezvous memory is in communication with the switch fabric. Data is transferred to the rendezvous memory from a first electronic device of the plurality of electronic devices in response to a determination that the data is ready for output from a memory at the first electronic device and in response to a location allocated in the rendezvous memory for the data. | 11-14-2013 |
20130318372 | DYNAMIC LOAD STEP CALCULATION FOR LOAD LINE ADJUSTMENT - A method of controlling voltage in a circuit is provided. Within the circuit, a block of an electrical component provides an indication that it desires to switch states (such as from off to on, on to off, or from one speed to another). The change in states requires a different current draw by the electrical component block. The indication is received by an electrical component that controls the voltage of the circuit. The electrical component that controls the voltage then issues a signal granting permission for the electrical component block to switch states. This permission signal is received by the electrical component and the electrical component block changes state. | 11-28-2013 |
20130339466 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR INTERCONNECTING SERVER NODES - Described are aggregation devices and methods for interconnecting server nodes. The aggregation device can include an input region, an output region, and a memory switch. The input region includes a plurality of input ports. The memory switch has a shared through silicon via (TSV) memory coupled to the input ports for temporarily storing data received at the input ports from a plurality of source devices. The output region includes a plurality of output ports coupled to the TSV memory. The output ports provide the data to a plurality of destination devices. A memory allocation system coordinates a transfer of the data from the source devices to the TSV memory. The output ports receive and process the data from the TSV memory independently of a communication from the input ports. | 12-19-2013 |
20130346531 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INPUT/OUTPUT VIRTUALIZATION - Described is an aggregation device comprising a plurality of virtual network interface cards (vNICs) and an input/output (I/O) processing complex. The vNICs are in communication with a plurality of processing devices. Each processing device has at least one virtual machine (VM). The I/O processing complex is between the vNICs and at least one physical NIC. The I/O processing complex includes at least one proxy NIC and a virtual switch. The virtual switch exchanges data with a processing device of the plurality of processing devices via a communication path established by a vNIC of the plurality of vNICs between the at least one VM and at least one proxy NIC. | 12-26-2013 |
20140059160 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SHARING DEVICES IN A VIRTUALIZATION ENVIRONMENT - Described are systems and methods for communication between a plurality of electronic devices and an aggregation device. An aggregation device processes instructions related to a configuration of an electronic device in communication with the aggregation device. One or more virtual devices are generated in response to processing the instructions. The electronic device enumerates a configuration space to determine devices for use by the electronic device. The aggregation device detects an access of the configuration space by the electronic device. The one or more virtual devices are presented from the aggregation device to the electronic device in accordance with the instructions. | 02-27-2014 |
20140062555 | PROPAGATION SIMULATION BUFFER - Techniques are disclosed relating to detecting and minimizing timing problems created by clock domain crossing (CDC) in integrated circuits. In various embodiments, one or more timing parameters are associated with a path that crosses between clock domains in an integrated circuit, where the one or more timing parameters specify a propagation delay for the path. In one embodiment, the timing parameters may be distributed to different design stages using a configuration file. In some embodiments, the one or more parameters may be used in conjunction with an RTL model to simulate propagation of a data signal along the path. In some embodiments, the one or more parameters may be used in conjunction with a netlist to create a physical design for the integrated circuit, where the physical design includes a representation of the path that has the specified propagation delay. | 03-06-2014 |
20140068139 | DATA TRANSFER SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system includes: a memory controller; a memory module with memory blocks in communication with the memory controller; an input controller in communication with the memory controller, where the memory controller notifies the input controller of a Next Address To Write corresponding with a Next Memory Block To Write in the memory module, each input block contains an address to a next block, and data is written to the is Memory Block To Write at the Next Address To Write in the memory module; and an output controller in communication with the other controllers, receives a starting address from the input controller of a first memory block to read from the memory module, a starting address is a Next Address To Read from a Next Memory Block To Read in the memory module, and the memory controller compares the Next Address To Write with the Next Address To Read. | 03-06-2014 |
20140068205 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING QUEUES - Described are systems and methods for transmitting data at an aggregation device. The aggregation device includes a record queue and an output bypass queue. The data is received from an electronic device. A record is generated of the received data. The record is placed in the record queue. A determination is made that the record in the record queue is blocked. The blocked record is transferred from the record queue to the output bypass queue. | 03-06-2014 |
20140068220 | HARDWARE BASED MEMORY ALLOCATION SYSTEM WITH DIRECTLY CONNECTED MEMORY - A hardware based memory allocation system in a computer includes: a memory module formatted with memory blocks; an input controller, in communications with the memory module and receiving a transfer request from a requestor, for transferring data from a source to the memory module; an output controller, in communications with the memory module and the input controller, for transferring data from the memory module to a destination; and a block allocator, in communications the input controller and the output controller, for maintaining a Block Descriptor Index (BDI) of Free List (FL) Addresses, each FL address pointing to a Block Descriptor Page (BDP) having a plurality of Memory Block (MB) addresses, each MB address pointing to a free memory block in the memory module. | 03-06-2014 |
20140068373 | CHANNEL ROTATING ERROR CORRECTION CODE - A write or read method for use in a computer having multiple channels of memory includes writing or reading data to or from one channel in the memory, and simultaneously in parallel writing or reading an error correction code corresponding to the data to or from a different channel in the memory. | 03-06-2014 |
20140137215 | DATA FLOW PROCESSING IN A NETWORK ENVIRONMENT - Described are a system and method for managing a data exchange in a network environment. A flowtag is assigned to a data packet at a source device. The flowtag includes a port identification corresponding to a port at an aggregation device. A destination device is in communication with the port at the aggregation device. The data packet is authenticated at the aggregation device. The data packet is output from the source device to the destination device via the aggregation device according to the port identification in the flowtag of the authenticated data packet. | 05-15-2014 |
Michelle Osborn, Virginia Beach, VA US
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20120184414 | Exercise ball - An improved exercise ball is defined by a resilient, flexible sidewall having a through opening extending from an interior to an exterior of the sidewall. A loose, solid media such as sand is deposited into the through opening. Thereafter, an air valve is arranged within the through opening and the interior is pressurized to fully inflate the exercise ball. A variety of exercises may thereafter be performed with the improved exercise ball. | 07-19-2012 |
Morey E. Osborn, Cedar Park, TX US
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20110177992 | Aerosol Deodorizer - A cleaning solution includes an aqueous base, 0.1 wt % to 10 wt % of an organic acid, 0.1 wt % to 35 wt % of a surfactant, 0.1 wt % to 10 wt % of an organic ester derived from a carboxylic acid having at least 4 carbons, and 0.1 wt % to 11 wt % of an ethylene glycol ether. | 07-21-2011 |
20140105981 | PREVENTATIVE SOLUTION AND METHOD OF USE - A preventative solution includes an aqueous base, 1 wt % to 6 wt % titanium dioxide having an average particle size of not greater than 100 nm, 0.5 wt % to 20 wt % alcohol having 2 to 4 carbons, and 3 wt % to 15 wt % of a binding agent. The preventative solution can be dispersed using a fogger, for example, sequentially with an odor neutralizing solution or a disinfectant solution. | 04-17-2014 |
Rickey Lee Osborn, Ames, IA US
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20140214186 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO INTERFACE WITH A DIGITAL CONTROL LOOP - Example methods and apparatus to interface with a control a loop are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a loop controller to control a control loop, a sensor to provide a measurement value to the loop controller, a device controller to adjust a control device based on an output from the loop controller, and a loop interface to receive a set point value and send the set point value to the loop controller, wherein the loop interface is different from a host device communicatively coupled to the loop controller. | 07-31-2014 |
R. Kent Osborn, Mableton, GA US
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20090302571 | WHEELCHAIR WITH TRANSFER BOARD - A combination wheelchair and transfer board having a flip-back armrest. The flip-back armrest lowers upon and secures the transfer board in a vertical position at the side of the wheelchair. The armrest includes a channel for receiving a top edge of the transfer board. When the armrest is rotated back, the channel releases the top of the transfer board and the armrest is moved backwards sufficiently so that the transfer board is free to move upward. A rear landing pad is provided that supports and secures the transfer board in the vertical position at the side of the wheelchair. The rear landing pad pivots with the armrest. A plastic, self-locking plug permits the transfer board to be attached to a standard armrest receiver on a wheelchair. The self-locking plug snaps into place, and includes either a swedged portion or tabs to lock it into place. | 12-10-2009 |
Ryan Osborn, Hoboken, NJ US
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20080248829 | System and method for portable compatibility determination - A system and method for portable compatibility determination includes a service computer configured to handle compatibility requests from mobile users. The service computer includes a messaging system configured to receive a request from a sender, decipher identifying information from the request for the sender and a subject person, and reply with a report to at least the sender. A matching engine is configured to associate a profile of the sender with available information to determine a compatibility measurement between the sender and the subject person. A report generator is configured to format the report based upon the compatibility measurement. | 10-09-2008 |
20090249234 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EFFICIENTLY DISPLAYING SCORE INFORMATION RELATED TO ENTITIES - A system and method for graphically presenting profile data includes providing a plurality of fields on a display, each field representing a different trait. The fields are populated with a representative shape. Each shape represents a trait or sub trait where the shape represents a magnitude of the trait or sub trait. The traits and sub traits collectively provide an entity profile. Graphic modification to the representative shape permits a comparison with another entity profile with graphically depicted traits in accordance with the graphic modification. | 10-01-2009 |
Ryan L. Osborn, Hoboken, NJ US
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20090037521 | System and method for identifying compatibility between users from identifying information on web pages - A system and method for discovering and displaying the compatibility between users of a search service is presented. The searching user registers with the search service and installs a web browser toolbar or component. The searching user browses web pages, and the toolbar searches each web page for identifying information. The toolbar then transmits the identifying information to a search server, which compares the identifying information with listed identifying information for other registered users. Upon finding one or more registered users corresponding to the identifying information, the search server then determines the compatibility between the searching user and each identified registered user, sending the compatibility reports back to the toolbar. The toolbar displays the compatibility reports to the searching user in the browser. | 02-05-2009 |
Sarah Osborn, Portland, OR US
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20150021224 | PACKAGING WITH PRE-FORMED PLASTIC WEB INCLUDING USER-GRASPABLE TEAR TAB - Packaging configured to contain an item is made from a pre-formed plastic web from which a user-graspable tear tab extends to enable removal of the item from the packaging. Preferred embodiments each include a plastic web in the form of a pocket and positioned between front and back lidding sheets that have adhesive sections bonded together to form unitary packaging. The pocket is sized to pass through a pocket-receiving aperture in the front lidding sheet and retains and displays the packaged item. The tear tab outwardly extends from a peripheral flange from which the plastic web depends. A score line boundary formed in one of the front and back lidding sheets circumscribes or partly circumscribes at least a majority of the pocket receiving aperture and allows removal of the item by a user pulling the tear tab to tear open the packaging along the score line boundary. | 01-22-2015 |
Scott E. Osborn, Knoxville, TN US
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20110108569 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DISPENSING FROZEN CONFECTIONERY - A method and apparatus for assembling and vending a food or drink product using a machine having a viewing window into the interior thereof. The user selects through a user interface one of a plurality of characters, then selects through the interface the ingredients to include in the product. The ingredients are dispensed into a receptacle that is moved between dispensing locations within the machine by a robotic arm. An animated sequence, soundtrack and lighting pattern is associated with each character. As the robotic arm assembles the product, the animated sequence, soundtrack and lighting for the selected character are run and shown on a display. The user is able to watch the movements of the robotic arm and the animated sequence simultaneously. | 05-12-2011 |
Sheri K. Osborn, Austin, TX US
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20140108135 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO EVALUATE, PRESENT, AND FACILITATE THE ADVERTISEMENT AND PURCHASING OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES BASED ON THE EMOTION EVOKED IN A RECIPIENT UPON RECEIPT OF THE PRODUCT OR SERVICE - A method of quantifying and attaching the emotional state of receiving a product or service purchased online so that a buyer who lacks history with a particular product or service can be assured of satisfaction with by that product or service because of emotional satisfaction ratings from all purchasers of the same demographic, which also provides advertisers great feedback on the likelihood of advertising of that product to that demographic leading to a product purchase so therefore generating an advertising fee based on the ranking of emotional state change each product/service provides the end user. | 04-17-2014 |
Sheri Kemp Osborn, Austin, TX US
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20140065585 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ASSESSING AND IMPROVING A USERS LIFE SKILLS AND SELF-EFFICACY FOR LIFE STAGE READINESS - A computer-implemented mental and emotional life efficacy development system and method are disclosed which assist lay individuals to measure and improve their mental health and emotional capabilities and life skill deficits to increase the individual's ability to achieve life efficacy. A scoring subsystem measures competencies or deficits in a breadth of critical life skills. The system provides feedback concerning personality traits and mental and emotional deficits and compares the user's scores to the scores of those who are successfully navigating a particular life step. This pinpoints deficits for which the user can receive training and treatment tailored to that user's personality and individual difficulties. Through the collection and aggregating of such symptoms, a preliminary diagnosis is made of the user's mental health and life skills. This diagnosis is subsequently refined before it is used to offer emotion and/or mental health care treatment and life skills training for life efficacy competency. | 03-06-2014 |
Sidney D. Osborn, Dayton, OH US
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20110278011 | MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR TEMPORARILY OBSTRUCTING PORTIONS OF DRILLED WELLS - In various embodiments, provided are materials and methods for controlling the flow of water, steam, drilling fluid, hydraulic stimulation fluid, hydrocarbon (oil or gas), or combinations thereof, in drilled wells (such as enhanced geothermal system wells, oil wells, or natural gas wells) by at least partially and temporarily obstructing one or more of a geologic fracture, perforation, or wellbore in a reversible manner. | 11-17-2011 |
Steven L. Osborn, Portland, OR US
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20090077653 | Graphical Image Authentication And Security System - A method and system for protection of and secure access to a computer system or computer network from a portable device. The method includes the steps of receiving a first login account identifier, such as a user name from a user in communication with the computer system or network. A determination is made if the user is recognized and enrolled from the first login account identifier. If the user is recognized, a series of randomly generated visual images is displayed including one visual image from an image category which has been pre-selected by the user upon enrollment. An image category identifier is randomly assigned to each visual image in the series. An image category identifier is entered and received. If the login account identifier and the image category are validated, access is permitted to the computer system or network from the portable device. | 03-19-2009 |
Steven L. Osborn, Sand Springs, OK US
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20080244700 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR GRAPHICAL IMAGE AUTHENTICATION - Systems and methods for providing authentication using an arrangement of dynamic graphical images, which may display a popup element while a pointing device indicator is over a graphical image. The graphical images can be arranged as a grid or matrix for presentation on a device display for authentication of a user. The kinds of graphical images can be derived from a designated authentication category and non-authenticating categories. A series of password elements corresponding to the graphical images can be displayed with the graphical images. The user may enter the series of one or more password elements corresponding to graphical images from the authentication category which combine to form a password entry. An authentication server can compare the password entry to an authentication password corresponding to the particular arrangement of dynamic graphical images. The selection of graphical images, their arrangement and their corresponding password elements, may dynamically change in between authentication processes. | 10-02-2008 |
20090240578 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR GRAPHICAL SECURITY AUTHENTICATION AND ADVERTISING - The present invention is directed to a graphical image identity authentication system. In particular, the invention is directed to methods and systems for graphical security authentication and advertising. A security authentication system may receive advertisements from an advertising service company, process the advertisements to integrate them into the graphical image identity authentication system, and transmit the processed advertisement information back to the advertisement service company. The security authentication system may also monitor user interaction with the advertisements and transmit the logged information to the advertising service company. | 09-24-2009 |
20110202982 | Methods And Systems For Management Of Image-Based Password Accounts - The invention provides methods and systems for management of image-based password accounts. A password management account may be accessed by a user undergoing image-based authentication. The invention may allow a user to manage parameters relating to image-based authentication. The invention may also allow a user to manage authentication at one or more web site. | 08-18-2011 |
20120011564 | Methods And Systems For Graphical Image Authentication - Systems and methods for providing authentication using an arrangement of dynamic graphical images. The graphical images can be arranged as a grid or matrix for presentation on a device display for authentication of a user. The kinds of graphical images can be derived from a designated authentication category and non-authenticating categories. A series of password elements corresponding to the graphical images can be displayed with the graphical images. The user may enter the series of one or more password elements corresponding to graphical images from the authentication category which combine to form a password entry. An authentication server can compare the password entry to an authentication password corresponding to the particular arrangement of dynamic graphical images. The selection of graphical images, their arrangement and their corresponding password elements, may dynamically change in between authentication processes. | 01-12-2012 |
20120023574 | Graphical Image Authentication And Security System - A method and system for protection of and secure access to a computer system or computer network. The method includes the steps of receiving a first login account identifier, such as a user name from a user in communication with the computer system or network. A determination is made if the user is recognized and enrolled from the first login account from the first login account identifier. If the user is recognized, a grid of randomly generated visual images is displayed including one visual image from an image category which has been preselected by the user upon enrollment. An image category identifier is randomly assigned to each visual image in the grid. An image category identifier, second login account identifier, such as a password, is entered and received. If the login account identifier and the image category is validated, access is permitted to the computer system or network. | 01-26-2012 |
Susan J. Osborn, Grand Rapids, MI US
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20130175143 | Self-Aligning Conveyor Belt Cover System - A conveyor has a belt arranged to be urged around conveyor rollers, and a belt cover formed of an endless loop of fabric material and is in frictional communication over the belt. The belt cover is formed of a polyester carcass that has a monofilament weft that is transverse to the direction of travel, and maintains alignment with the belt. The belt cover is installed to a tensile force of between 1 and 1.5 pounds/inch, corresponding to an overall elongation of approximately 0.1%, which allows frictional communication between cover and belt for load transmission without binding. The communication between the belt cover and the belt has a coefficient of friction of −0.50. A message is printed on the belt cover. In addition, an antimicrobial material is disposed on the belt cover, and is formed of silver nanoparticles embedded in a polyurethane film having a thickness of −0.5 mil. | 07-11-2013 |
Teresia Osborn, Belmont, MA US
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20130261165 | PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF DISEASES CHARACTERIZED BY MESENCEPHALIC DOPAMINERGIC NEURON CELL DEATH - Provided herein are methods for the prevention and treatment of diseases affecting mesencephalic dopaminergic neurons including, for example, Parkinson's disease. Suitable therapeutic agents for use in the methods described herein include, for example, agents that upregulate the expression En-1 and/or FoxA2 in target cells. | 10-03-2013 |
Terry Osborn, Arlington, TX US
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20080249460 | DUAL-SIDED PADDLE FOR USE WITH VIBRATIONAL ENERGY UNDER 1000 HERTZ FOR DERMATOLOGICAL TREATMENT - A treatment paddle is used with a system for dermatological treatment of an individual's skin area. The treatment paddle consists of a first dermatological treatment surface having a sufficiently abrasive side for vibratory removal of an outer skin area of an individual. A second dermatological treatment surface located on an opposite side of the first dermatological treatment surface has a side specifically adapted for the vibratory infusion of a cream, lotion or other dermatological aid into the underlying skin area of said individual. A stem defines first and second ends. The first end of the stem is integrated with the first and second dermatological surfaces and the second end of the stem is adapted for connecting to a vibrational unit to receive vibrational energy therefrom. | 10-09-2008 |
Terry Osborn, Lake Bluff, IL US
Thomas Osborn, Cincinnati, OH US
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20100226899 | Categorization of Microbial Communities - The present disclosure provides embodiments of a method for characterizing microbial populations. Exemplified by methods for characterizing microbiota in vaginal samples, the methods provided herein are widely applicable to the characterization of microbial communities. Also provided are probiotic regimens and methods for selecting appropriate probiotic regimens based on the normal vaginal microbiota of a subject. Reagents and kits for detecting normal vaginal microbiota and diagnosing pathogenic microorganisms in the vagina are also provided. | 09-09-2010 |
Thomas C. Osborn, Kirkwood, MO US
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20140380516 | SELECTION OF MATURE FRUIT COLOR IN PEPPER PLANTS - The invention provides methods and compositions for breeding pepper ( | 12-25-2014 |
Thomas Ward Osborn, Cincinnati, OH US
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20140048075 | Article Comprising Calcium for Reducing the Production of TSST-1 - Articles comprising one or more calcium salts are provided. The articles can contain one or more calcium salts in an amount effective to reduce the production of TSST-1 by at least about 50% when measured by the Shake Flask Method. In certain embodiments, the one or more calcium salts can be substantially non-lethal to | 02-20-2014 |
Thomas Ward Osborn, Clifton, OH US
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20080248087 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE - An absorbent article has an absorbent material and an outer surface including an inhibitor which is partially bound to the absorbent material and substantially inhibits the colonization of bacteria within the absorbent article. | 10-09-2008 |
Tyler N. Osborn, Gilbert, AZ US
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20150072479 | ABLATION METHOD AND RECIPE FOR WAFER LEVEL UNDERFILL MATERIAL PATTERNING AND REMOVAL - Introducing an underfill material over contact pads on a surface of an integrated circuit substrate; and ablating the introduced underfill material to expose an area of the contact pads using temporally coherent electromagnetic radiation. A method including first ablating an underfill material to expose an area of contact pads on a substrate using temporally coherent electromagnetic radiation; introducing a solder to the exposed area of the contact pads; and second ablating the underfill material using temporally coherent electromagnetic radiation. A method including introducing an underfill material over contact pads on a surface of an integrated circuit substrate; defining an opening in the underfill material to expose an area of the contact pads using temporally coherent electromagnetic radiation; introducing a solder material to the exposed area of the contact pads; and after introducing the solder, removing the sacrificial material. | 03-12-2015 |
20150072515 | LASER ABLATION METHOD AND RECIPE FOR SACRIFICIAL MATERIAL PATTERNING AND REMOVAL - A method including introducing a passivation material over contact pads on a surface of an integrated circuit substrate; patterning a sacrificial material on the passivation material to define openings in the sacrificial material to the contact pads; introducing solder to the contact pads; and after introducing the solder, removing the sacrificial material with the proviso that, where the sacrificial material is a photosensitive material, removing comprises using temporally coherent electromagnetic radiation. A method including introducing a passivation material over contact pads; exposing the contact pads; patterning a photosensitive material on the passivation material; introducing solder to the contact pads; and after introducing the solder, removing the photosensitive material using temporally coherent electromagnetic radiation. A method including introducing a passivation material over contact pads; exposing the contact pads; patterning a non-photosensitive material on the passivation material; introducing solder to the contact pads; and after introducing the solder, removing the non-photosensitive material. | 03-12-2015 |
Walt Osborn, Blackfoot, ID US
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Warren R. Osborn, Provo, UT US
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Warren Robert Osborn, Provo, UT US
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William Osborn, Frisco, TX US
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