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Alice Pace, Round Lake, IL US
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20120152932 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR PRECISE MULTI-STAGE PROGRAMMABLE INDUCTION COOKTOP - Embodiments of an exemplary induction cooktop apparatus or system, may include an induction cooking unit; an interface adapted to receive, store, and execute a plurality of instructions of a multistage programmable recipe using said induction cooking unit; a power supply adapted to be coupled to a power source; a controller coupled to said power supply, said interface, and said induction cooking unit adapted to control said induction cooking unit according to said plurality of instructions of said multistage programmable recipe. An embodiment may include a system, method, and computer program product comprising: an induction cooking unit; receiving at an interface a plurality of instructions of a multistage programmable recipe; storing instructions in a memory; executing instructions in a controller coupled to the memory and induction cooking unit, so as to control the induction cooking unit in accordance with instructions of the multistage programmable recipe. | 06-21-2012 |
Bradley P. Pace, Lehi, UT US
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20140337063 | Systems and Methods for Minimizing Travel Costs for Multi-Night Stays - A lowest rate on a multi-night lodging stay is achieved by obtaining lodging rate information for a first lodging location from a plurality of lodging rate sources. The information is correlated with a desired multi-night lodging stay to locate a lowest lodging rate for each of the nights of the desired multi-night lodging stay. Then, a plurality of lodging reservations corresponding to the multi-night lodging stay are generated, wherein at least two of the lodging reservations correspond to different nights of the multi-night lodging stay and are placed through different lodging reservation systems. | 11-13-2014 |
20140337068 | Systems and Methods for Minimizing Travel Costs for Multi-Night Stays - A lowest rate on a multi-night lodging stay is achieved by obtaining lodging rate information for a first lodging location from a plurality of lodging rate sources. The information is correlated with each night of a window during which a consumer is available to travel. A block of nights within the window having the lowest lodging rate is identified. Then, a plurality of lodging reservations corresponding to the identified block are generated, wherein at least two of the lodging reservations correspond to different nights of the multi-night lodging stay and are placed through different lodging reservation systems. A block having the lowest total cost of travel can also be identified by considering the cost of other travel related expenses in conjunction with the lodging rate for the block. | 11-13-2014 |
Charles P. Pace, Concord, MA US
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20130083854 | Computer Method and Apparatus for Processing Image Data - A data compression method and apparatus that includes detecting a portion of a signal comprising a sequence of video frames that uses a disproportionate amount of bandwidth compared to other portions of the signal. The detected portion of the signal result in determined components of interest. Relative to certain variance, these components of interest are normalized to generate an intermediate form, which represents the components of interest reduced in complexity by the certain variance and enables a compressed form of the signal that maintains saliency. The detecting includes any of: | 04-04-2013 |
Charles P. Pace, North Chittenden, VT US
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20100008424 | COMPUTER METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING IMAGE DATA - A method and apparatus for image data compression includes detecting a portion of an image signal that uses a disproportionate amount of bandwidth compared to other portions of the image signal. The detected portion of the image signal result in determined components of interest. Relative to certain variance, the method and apparatus normalize the determined components of interest to generate an intermediate form of the components of interest. The intermediate form represents the components of interest reduced in complexity by the certain variance and enables a compressed form of the image signal where the determined components of interest maintain saliency. In one embodiment, the video signal is a sequence of video frames. The step of detecting includes any of: (i) analyzing image gradients across one or more frames where image gradient is a first derivative model and gradient flow is a second derivative, (ii) integrating finite differences of pels temporally or spatially to form a derivative model, (iii) analyzing an illumination field across one or more frames, and (iv) predictive analysis, to determine bandwidth consumption. The determined bandwidth consumption is then used to determine the components of interest. | 01-14-2010 |
20100073458 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING PERSONAL VIDEO SERVICES - Systems and methods for processing video are provided. Video compression schemes are provided to reduce the number of bits required to store and transmit digital media in video conferencing or videoblogging applications. A photorealistic avatar representation of a video conference participant is created. The avatar representation can be based on portions of a video stream that depict the conference participant. A face detector is used to identify, track and classify the face. Object models including density, structure, deformation, appearance and illumination models are created based on the detected face. An object based video compression algorithm, which uses machine learning face detection techniques, creates the photorealistic avatar representation from parameters derived from the density, structure, deformation, appearance and illumination models. | 03-25-2010 |
20100086062 | OBJECT ARCHIVAL SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Personal object based archival systems and methods are provided for processing and compressing video. By analyzing features unique to a user, such as face, family, and pet attributes associated with the user, an invariant model can be determined to create object model adapters personal to each user. These personalized video object models can be created using geometric and appearance modeling techniques, and they can be stored in an object model library. The object models can be reused for processing other video streams. The object models can be shared in a peer-to-peer network among many users, or the object models can be stored in an object model library on a server. When the compressed (encoded) video is reconstructed, the video object models can be accessed and used to produce quality video with nearly lossless compression. | 04-08-2010 |
20110022658 | SYSTEM FOR NETWORKED DIGITAL PATHOLOGY EXCHANGE - A computer-based method and apparatus to facilitate the exchange of pathology studies for the purpose of providing a primary or secondary pathological diagnosis. A study consists of one or more lower-resolution images, the references to the corresponding higher-resolution images, associated image metadata, study metadata and patient metadata. The studies are exchanged from one organization (hospital, practice, or individual physician) to another organization through a set of interconnected dispatcher services. In a cloud model, a plurality of dispatchers may be connected through a Global Dispatcher, both facilitating the addition of new organizations to the cloud and allowing for the addressing of studies from any organization in the cloud to any organization, group or individual in the cloud. By this means, the originating organization may obtain the desired level of care through the selection of recipient organizations, groups and individuals according to the organization's existing criteria. Efficiency in diagnosis is improved through the addressing of a study to a plurality of qualified recipients, as the first recipient with an appropriate, available resource may review and provide a diagnosis for the study. | 01-27-2011 |
20110182352 | Feature-Based Video Compression - Systems and methods of processing video data are provided. Video data having a series of video frames is received and processed. One or more instances of a candidate feature are detected in the video frames. The previously decoded video frames are processed to identify potential matches of the candidate feature. When a substantial amount of portions of previously decoded video frames include instances of the candidate feature, the instances of the candidate feature are aggregated into a set. The candidate feature set is used to create a feature-based model. The feature-based model includes a model of deformation variation and a model of appearance variation of instances of the candidate feature. The feature-based model compression efficiency is compared with the conventional video compression efficiency. | 07-28-2011 |
20110274320 | USER TARGETED MEDICAL IMAGING AND INFORMATION PACKAGING, COMPRESSION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - A computer-based method and system of distributing biological sample data acquires a digital image of a subject biological sample. The acquired digital image and image capture data are processed according to at least one user. This results in processed image data and capture metadata. The processed image data represents biological sample data of the subject biological sample. A package processing combines the processed image data and capture metadata into a working Package. The method and system enables simultaneous electronic access to the working Package by multiple users, across multiple sectors, in addition to the one user. | 11-10-2011 |
20120155536 | Feature-Based Video Compression - Systems and methods of processing video data are provided. Video data having a series of video frames is received and processed. One or more instances of a candidate feature are detected in the video frames. The previously decoded video frames are processed to identify potential matches of the candidate feature. When a substantial amount of portions of previously decoded video frames include instances of the candidate feature, the instances of the candidate feature are aggregated into a set. The candidate feature set is used to create a feature-based model. The feature-based model includes a model of deformation variation and a model of appearance variation of instances of the candidate feature. The feature-based model compression efficiency is compared with the conventional video compression efficiency. | 06-21-2012 |
20120163446 | Object Archival Systems and Methods - Personal object based archival systems and methods are provided for processing and compressing video. By analyzing features unique to a user, such as face, family, and pet attributes associated with the user, an invariant model can be determined to create object model adapters personal to each user. These personalized video object models can be created using geometric and appearance modeling techniques, and they can be stored in an object model library. The object models can be reused for processing other video streams. The object models can be shared in a peer-to-peer network among many users, or the object models can be stored in an object model library on a server. When the compressed (encoded) video is reconstructed, the video object models can be accessed and used to produce quality video with nearly lossless compression. | 06-28-2012 |
20120281063 | Systems And Methods For Providing Personal Video Services - Systems and methods for processing video are provided. Video compression schemes are provided to reduce the number of bits required to store and transmit digital media in video conferencing or videoblogging applications. A photorealistic avatar representation of a video conference participant is created. The avatar representation can be based on portions of a video stream that depict the conference participant. A face detector is used to identify, track and classify the face. Object models including density, structure, deformation, appearance and illumination models are created based on the detected face. An object based video compression algorithm, which uses machine learning face detection techniques, creates the photorealistic avatar representation from parameters derived from the density, structure, deformation, appearance and illumination models. | 11-08-2012 |
20120296980 | SYSTEM FOR NETWORKED DIGITAL PATHOLOGY EXCHANGE - A computer-based method and apparatus facilitate exchange of pathology studies enabling primary and secondary pathological diagnoses. A study consists of lower-resolution images, references to the corresponding higher-resolution images, associated image metadata, study metadata and patient metadata. The studies are exchanged from one organization (hospital, practice, or individual physician) to another organization through a set of interconnected dispatcher services. In a cloud model, a plurality of dispatchers may be connected through a Global Dispatcher, both facilitating the addition of new organizations to the cloud and allowing for the addressing of studies from any organization in the cloud to any organization, group or individual in the cloud. Efficiency in diagnosis is improved through the addressing of a study to a plurality of qualified recipients, as the first recipient with an appropriate, available resource may review and provide a diagnosis for the study. | 11-22-2012 |
20130107948 | Context Based Video Encoding and Decoding | 05-02-2013 |
20130114703 | Context Based Video Encoding and Decoding - A model-based compression codec applies higher-level modeling to produce better predictions than can be found through conventional block-based motion estimation and compensation. Computer-vision-based feature and object detection algorithms identify regions of interest throughout the video datacube. The detected features and objects are modeled with a compact set of parameters, and similar feature/object instances are associated across frames. Associated features/objects are formed into tracks and related to specific blocks of video data to be encoded. The tracking information is used to produce model-based predictions for those blocks of data, enabling more efficient navigation of the prediction search space than is typically achievable through conventional motion estimation methods. A hybrid framework enables modeling of data at multiple fidelities and selects the appropriate level of modeling for each portion of video data. | 05-09-2013 |
20130170541 | Video Compression Repository and Model Reuse - Systems and methods of improving video encoding/decoding efficiency may be provided. A feature-based processing stream is applied to video data having a series of video frames. Computer-vision-based feature and object detection algorithms identify regions of interest throughout the video datacube. The detected features and objects are modeled with a compact set of parameters, and similar feature/object instances are associated across frames. Associated features/objects are formed into tracks, and each track is given a representative, characteristic feature. Similar characteristic features are clustered and then stored in a model library, for reuse in the compression of other videos. A model-based compression framework makes use of the preserved model data by detecting features in a new video to be encoded, relating those features to specific blocks of data, and accessing similar model information from the model library. The formation of model libraries can be specialized to include personal, “smart” model libraries, differential libraries, and predictive libraries. Predictive model libraries can be modified to handle a variety of demand scenarios. | 07-04-2013 |
20130219027 | User Targeted Medical Imaging And Information Packaging, Compression And Distribution System - A computer-based method and system of distributing biological sample data acquired as a digital image of a subject biological sample. The acquired digital image and image capture data are processed according to at least one user. This results in processed image data and capture metadata. The processed image data represents biological sample data of the subject biological sample. A package processing combines the processed image data and capture metadata into a working Package. The method and system enables simultaneous electronic access to the working Package by multiple users, across multiple sectors, in addition to the one user. | 08-22-2013 |
20130230099 | STANDARDS-COMPLIANT MODEL-BASED VIDEO ENCODING AND DECODING - A model-based compression codec applies higher-level modeling to produce better predictions than can be found through conventional block-based motion estimation and compensation. Computer-vision-based feature and object detection algorithms identify regions of interest throughout the video datacube. The detected features and objects are modeled with a compact set of parameters, and similar feature/object instances are associated across frames. Associated features/objects are formed into tracks and related to specific blocks of video data to be encoded. The tracking information is used to produce model-based predictions for those blocks of data, enabling more efficient navigation of the prediction search space than is typically achievable through conventional motion estimation methods. A hybrid framework enables modeling of data at multiple fidelities and selects the appropriate level of modeling for each portion of video data. A compliant-stream version of the model-based compression codec uses the modeling information indirectly to improve compression while producing bitstreams that can be interpreted by standard decoders. | 09-05-2013 |
20150181217 | OBJECT ARCHIVAL SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Personal object based archival systems and methods are provided for processing and compressing video. By analyzing features unique to a user, such as face, family, and pet attributes associated with the user, an invariant model can be determined to create object model adapters personal to each user. These personalized video object models can be created using geometric and appearance modeling techniques, and they can be stored in an object model library. The object models can be reused for processing other video streams. The object models can be shared in a peer-to-peer network among many users, or the object models can be stored in an object model library on a server. When the compressed (encoded) video is reconstructed, the video object models can be accessed and used to produce quality video with nearly lossless compression. | 06-25-2015 |
20150189318 | Feature-Based Video Compression - Systems and methods of processing video data are provided. Video data having a series of video frames is received and processed. One or more instances of a candidate feature are detected in the video frames. The previously decoded video frames are processed to identify potential matches of the candidate feature. When a substantial amount of portions of previously decoded video frames include instances of the candidate feature, the instances of the candidate feature are aggregated into a set. The candidate feature set is used to create a feature-based model. The feature-based model includes a model of deformation variation and a model of appearance variation of instances of the candidate feature. The feature-based model compression efficiency is compared with the conventional video compression efficiency. | 07-02-2015 |
Charles P. Pace, Manchester, VT US
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20150124045 | Systems And Methods For Providing Personal Video Services - Systems and methods for processing video are provided. Video compression schemes are provided to reduce the number of bits required to store and transmit digital media in video conferencing or videoblogging applications. A photorealistic avatar representation of a video conference participant is created. The avatar representation can be based on portions of a video stream that depict the conference participant. A face detector is used to identify, track and classify the face. Object models including density, structure, deformation, appearance and illumination models are created based on the detected face. An object based video compression algorithm, which uses machine learning face detection techniques, creates the photorealistic avatar representation from parameters derived from the density, structure, deformation, appearance and illumination models. | 05-07-2015 |
20150124874 | VIDEO COMPRESSION REPOSITORY AND MODEL REUSE - Systems and methods of improving video encoding/decoding efficiency may be provided. A feature-based processing stream is applied to video data having a series of video frames. Computer-vision-based feature and object detection algorithms identify regions of interest throughout the video datacube. The detected features and objects are modeled with a compact set of parameters, and similar feature/object instances are associated across frames. Associated features/objects are formed into tracks, and each track is given a representative, characteristic feature. Similar characteristic features are clustered and then stored in a model library, for reuse in the compression of other videos. A model-based compression framework makes use of the preserved model data by detecting features in a new video to be encoded, relating those features to specific blocks of data, and accessing similar model information from the model library. The formation of model libraries can be specialized to include personal, “smart” model libraries, differential libraries, and predictive libraries. Predictive model libraries can be modified to handle a variety of demand scenarios. | 05-07-2015 |
Charles P. Pace, Manchester Center, VT US
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20150142732 | CONTINUOUS IMAGE ANALYTICS - A method, system, and computer-readable set of instructions on a storage medium are provided for querying, analyzing, and processing image data and data/metadata associated with the image data. For example, a tissue sample is made into a slide. A digital or electronic image is made of the slide. That electronic image is then parsed with respect to color, brightness, magnification, intensity, and other available image parameters. The parsed information is then used in searching and reiteratively searching a database of images from one or more sources. If different magnification levels are observed, the images are normalized and/or color corrected. If different types or levels of results are desired, a difference magnification version of the image can be used, searched, and reiteratively searched for in a database of images from one or more sources. The database can be a dynamic database which is continuously being updated, enlarged, and/or reduced. | 05-21-2015 |
Charles P. Pace, Pittsford, VT US
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20110016348 | System and method for bridging assets to network nodes on multi-tiered networks - An exemplary method and/or exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides a system and method for bridging an asset over a multi-tiered network. Generally, communications can be maintained between executable assets residing on different network nodes by bridging the execution context of the two nodes. In an embodiment, a mapping layer can be generated for assets that have run-time dependencies; the mapping layer uses a distribution system to bridge the execution context of a first environment with that of a second environment. The asset executing in the first environment can access another resource located in the second environment, even though the asset does not have local access to the resource in the second environment. A fault is detected when at least one asset deployed on a local node attempts to access at least one resource on a remote node through an application programming interface. The fault is then handled appropriately. | 01-20-2011 |
20110099256 | Method and system for deploying an asset over a multi-tiered network - A method for distributing changes to digital assets across a network includes determining an asset type of a first digital asset and comparing the first digital asset to a prior digital asset to determine one or more deltas, the prior digital asset being a prior version of the first digital asset and the delta being a difference between the first digital asset and the prior digital asset. The method further includes evaluating the one or more of the deltas with one or more criteria to determine if the one or more delta assets should be created, the delta asset being a second digital asset containing the respective delta, the criteria determined by the asset type. The method further includes that if the delta meets the criteria, creating the delta asset, and marking the delta asset as a first delta asset of the first digital asset. | 04-28-2011 |
20110137934 | System and method for distributing assets to multi-tiered network nodes - Provided are methods and systems for distributing an asset to a multi-tiered network node. A pending notice is received from a distribution server. If the notice indicates that at least one asset is pending, i.e., awaiting deployment, an asset descriptor manifest is received from the distribution server. The asset descriptor manifest, which is stored in a memory on a node, identifies at least one asset to be deployed to the node and includes an offset associated with the asset identifier. A fragment, associated with the asset, is received and stored in the memory. The offset associated with the asset is marked with the end of the fragment and a second fragment, beginning at the offset, is received. Additional fragments are received, and the offset updated, until the entire asset is deployed to the node. Alternately, the entire asset or multiple assets are received in the first fragment. | 06-09-2011 |
20110137935 | Server system and method for exporting digital assets in enterprise information systems - Member objects of a computer system part(s) in an Enterprise Information System (EIS) are identified and categorized for export to a packaging process or to another computer system over tiers of network(s). An intermediate representation of the part(s) is made while applying context rule(s) to determine a standard specified context or a non-specified context of the parts. For a standard specified context, a directed search acquires the set of runnable and/or non-runnable member objects in a location(s) in the EIS. For a non-specified context, an implicit traversal search is performed for any of the set of runnable and/or non-runnable member objects in one or more locations in an Enterprise Information System (EIS). Set(s) of runnable and/or non-runnable member objects are accessed at their locations in the EIS and a preliminary package specification is made therefrom. Digital assets listed therein are updated with export descriptors added to the extended environment. | 06-09-2011 |
20110137949 | System, method, and data structure for packaging assets for processing and distribution on multi-tiered networks - The present invention provides a system, method, and data structure for packaging assets for processing and distribution over a multi-tiered network. An asset may represent network and/or application components (e.g., data, objects, applications, program modules, etc.) that may be distributed among the various resources of the network. In an embodiment, the package structure includes at least one representation of an asset having a logic/data portion and an asset extended environment portion, and a package extended environment that includes package information associated with at least one asset. | 06-09-2011 |
20110137953 | System and method for transactional and fault-tolerant distribution of digital assets over multi-tiered computer networks - Provided herein is a system and computer program product for distributing at least one infrastructure description record (IDR) over at least one tier of a network. The system includes at least one network interface that receives the infrastructure description records (IDRs) and the IDRs being enqueued on at least one incoming, transactional, persistent queue (ITPQ), at least one transactional, persistent store, and at least one transactional process that dequeues the IDR from the ITPQ and accesses the IDR to create an accessed IDR, the accessed IDR being stored in the transactional, persistent store in the system. | 06-09-2011 |
20120005166 | System and method for transactional deployment of J2EE web components, enterprise java bean components, and application data over multi-tiered computer networks - Provided is a computer system and method for transactional deployment of component(s) over a multi-tier network with J2EE application server program(s) stored on a memory(ies) of the system and which are executed by a central processing unit(s) (CPUs). A J2EE application(s) can be executed by the J2EE application servers, and a J2EE application container(s) are contained within each J2EE application server. Each J2EE application container contains a J2EE application container component(s) and a Java EJB container(s) or Java web containers are contained within each J2EE application container. A J2EE component(s) are delivered to the J2EE application server over one or more tiers of the network. There are one or more logical connections to one or more databases located on the network. This defines a sphere of control managing transactional deployment of the delivered J2EE component(s) and an update of the database to keep the data consistent with the J2EE application. | 01-05-2012 |
20120005205 | Server system and method for discovering digital assets in enterprise information systems - Member object(s) of a computer system part(s) in an Enterprise Information System (EIS) are identified (discovered) and topographical relationship(s) are established among them to create digital assets by traversing computer file system(s) to find member object(s). For each member object found, a digital asset identifier thereof is placed in an intermediate representation, such as a graph with nodes and edges. Each digital asset identifier corresponds to a node. The edges represent the topographical relationship. A digital asset is created by placing the member object in a logic/data section of the digital asset, attaching an extended environment data structure to the logic/data section and storing the digital asset in an asset inventory container object. This is repeated for each found member object until the intermediate representation fully describes the computer system part and the asset inventory container object is a complete inventory of the digital assets in the computer system part. | 01-05-2012 |
20130091252 | System and Method for Distributing Assets to Multi-Tiered Network Nodes - Provided are methods and systems for distributing an asset to a multi-tiered network node. A pending notice is received from a distribution server. If the notice indicates that at least one asset is pending, i.e., awaiting deployment, an asset descriptor manifest is received from the distribution server. The asset descriptor manifest, which is stored in a memory on a node, identifies at least one asset to be deployed to the node and includes an offset associated with the asset identifier. A fragment, associated with the asset, is received and stored in the memory. The offset associated with the asset is marked with the end of the fragment and a second fragment, beginning at the offset, is received. Additional fragments are received, and the offset updated, until the entire asset is deployed to the node. Alternately, the entire asset or multiple assets are received in the first fragment. | 04-11-2013 |
Christopher B. Pace, Russellville, AL US
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20130192323 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING AMMONIUM SULFATE NITRATE - Ammonium sulfate nitrate double salts may be produced using a process that result in complete or nearly complete conversion to the 2:1 double salt. In some embodiments, the disclosure pertains to methods of controlling moisture content during the production process. | 08-01-2013 |
Craig Pace, New York, NY US
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20120121597 | FUSION PROTEINS FOR HIV THERAPY - Disclosed herein are fusion antibodies created to provide both an antigen-binding site that targets the CD4 receptor and an antigen-binding site that targets the HIV envelope. The fusion antibodies disclosed herein provide improved potency and breadth against HIV as compared to monospecific antibodies, and additionally provide high barrier against viral resistance. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical formulations and therapeutic methods utilizing such fusion proteins. | 05-17-2012 |
David Pace, Seattle, WA US
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20140282147 | Visualization of Multiple Objects on a Dashboard - A computer-implemented method of visualizing a dataset is implemented on a computer having memory, one or more processors, and a display. The method includes: rendering multiple objects on the display in a tiled manner, wherein each object is a visualization of a respective set of fields of the dataset and there is no overlap between the objects; in response to detecting a first user instruction, switching the rendition of at least one of the objects from the tiled manner to a floating manner; in response to detecting a second user instruction, moving a first object to a location on top of a second object, wherein the location is determined by the second user instruction such that at least a portion of the second object is covered by the first object; and in response to detecting a third user instruction, updating both the first object and the second object. | 09-18-2014 |
Deanne M. Pace, Natick, MA US
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20090013853 | Tuning key cover for a stringed musical instrument - The invention relates to a protective tuner cover for the tuning section of a stringed musical instrument, such as a guitar. The tuner cover is sized to enclose the instrument headstock, or a substantial portion thereof, and includes a section that encloses and protects the tuning keys and knobs of the musical instrument. When constructed as a unitary structure, the tuner cover can be slid onto the instrument headstock. When constructed from separable components, the tuning cover can be opened and closed over the headstock in a bivalve manner if hinged, or by appropriately spaced latching mechanisms if completely separable. The tuner cover can be constructed to enclose and protect one or two rows of tuning keys and knobs, depending on the type of musical instrument. | 01-15-2009 |
20100132534 | Tuning key cover support arm - The invention relates to a protective tuner cover for the tuning section of a stringed musical instrument, such as a guitar. The tuner cover is sized to enclose the instrument headstock, or a substantial portion thereof, and includes a section that encloses and protects the tuning keys and knobs of the musical instrument. When constructed as a unitary structure, the tuner cover can be slid onto the instrument headstock. When constructed from separable components, the tuning cover can be opened and closed over the headstock in a bivalve manner if hinged, or by appropriately spaced latching mechanisms if completely separable. The tuner cover can be constructed to enclose and protect one or two rows of tuning keys and knobs, depending on the type of musical instrument. | 06-03-2010 |
Dustin Pace, Gainesville, FL US
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20140359444 | STREAMING LIVE BROADCAST MEDIA - Technologies are generally described for a media service platform to stream broadcast media. A broadcaster may select media, such as audio and video recordings, to be included in a media broadcast. The media broadcast may be streamed to one or more subscribing users through one or more client devices over a network employing the media service platform. The subscribing users may be able to provide input and suggestions related to the streamed media through a broadcast page displayed on a user interface of the client devices. Additionally, the subscribing users may interact with each other and the broadcaster employing a real time discussion pane on the broadcast page. In some examples, the broadcaster may insert commentary and recordings concurrently with the streamed media broadcast. In other examples, the media broadcast may be saved and played again at a later time in part or in full. | 12-04-2014 |
Edgar Alan Pace, Pinnacle, NC US
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20130269094 | Retractable Bidet Device Actuated by Single Mechanism with Delayed Flow - This invention comprises a bidet device, including a bidet kit, that can be mounted on a conventional toilet seat. A bidet valve is positioned between a bidet hoop conduit and a water supply conduit. Rotation of the bidet hoop conduit results in rotation of a valve seat relative to a valve stem to permit water to flow through the bidet hoop conduit. Water does not initially flow and only flows as the bidet hoop conduit reaches an extended operative position. Rotation of a handle or lever arm is the only movement necessary to move the bidet hoop conduit and initiate actuation of the valve. The bidet valve includes an actuator with a notch, the sides of which engage a stationary arm attached to the toilet seat to open and close the valve. | 10-17-2013 |
Edmund L. Pace, Pfafftown, NC US
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20080271616 | Pad Printing on Textile Substrates - A method for pad printing a pattern on a textile substrate with a pad printing machine, and fabric and apparel so formed from the textile substrate. The method includes the steps of positioning the textile substrate on the printing area of the pad printing machine, transferring a pattern having at least one color from the cliché of the pad printing machine to a printing pad, and transferring the pattern from the printing pad to the textile substrate. | 11-06-2008 |
20120284895 | PAD PRINTED APPAREL - A tagless article of apparel formed from a knitted fabric having a selected thickness, the article of apparel having inner and outer surfaces, and a product label pad printed directly on the inner surface from a cliché with an ink composition comprising an ink, a solvent, and a hardener, the cliché having a depth sufficient to cause the ink composition to penetrate the inner surface of the fabric to a depth less than the thickness of the fabric. | 11-15-2012 |
Gary Pace, Cypress, TX US
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20150130376 | METHOD OF FIELD WEAKENING CONTROL OF PERMANENT MAGNET MOTOR DRIVERS - A method for field weakening control of a three phase permanent magnet AC motor in a VFD drive. The VFD drive calculates the three phase voltages to be supplied to the AC motor via a three phase inverter using feedback and feed-forward calculations of quadrature and direct demand currents. | 05-14-2015 |
20150222121 | GENERATOR LOAD CONTROL - A power system for an electrical system with highly fluctuating loads is powered by one or more power sources that are slow to react to load changes. The power sources are connected to electrical equipment used on the drill rig which provide active load to the generators. One or more load banks may be positioned to provide passive load to the generators to maintain generally constant generator load, while allowing for instant access to power as active load increases. Generators may be run at 100% capacity, a maximum efficient capacity, or at a high enough level to allow for a sufficiently rapid increase in power output. At least one parameter of a drilling operation may be utilized to anticipate load demand changes. | 08-06-2015 |
Gary W. Pace, Winchester, MA US
Geoff Pace, Hendersonville, TN US
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20140149135 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ESTIMATING THE FINANCIAL LIABILITY OF A PATIENT FOR A MEDICAL SERVICE - A computer implemented method involving a medical service for a patient includes estimating an expected payment associated with the medical service for the patient based on a set of data including payments for similar medical services provided to a population of individuals. The method also includes estimating a cost expected to be borne by the patient for incurring the medical service based on the estimated expected payment and based on a set of parameters associated with a healthcare coverage plan of the patient. The method further includes presenting financial information that communicates the cost expected to be borne by the patient for incurring the medical service. | 05-29-2014 |
Gregory Pace, Wood-Ridge, NJ US
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20080209996 | Apparatus and Method for Quantitatively Measuring Liquid Film Drying Rates on Substrates - An apparatus and method for measuring the drying rate of a liquid or liquid film in air or other gaseous media by either: a) measuring changes in the print density of the liquid; b) measuring changes in the dynamic surface tension of the liquid; c) measuring the differential pressure between an inert gas required to displace a sample of the liquid drawn into a capillary tube from a reservoir of the liquid and the pressure required for a bubble of the gas to form in the reservoir; and d) measuring the electrical conductance or resistance of the liquid. | 09-04-2008 |
20110185804 | Apparatus and Method for Quantatively Measuring Liquid Film Drying Rates on Substrates - An apparatus and method for measuring the drying rate of a liquid or liquid film in air or other gaseous media by either: a) measuring changes in the print density of the liquid; b) measuring changes in the dynamic surface tension of the liquid; c) measuring the differential pressure between an inert gas required to displace a sample of the liquid drawn into a capillary tube from a reservoir of the liquid and the pressure required for a bubble of the gas to form in the reservoir; and d) measuring the electrical conductance or resistance of the liquid. | 08-04-2011 |
Gregory A. Pace, Nashville, TN US
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20100307113 | Container Device for Tobacco Articles - Some embodiments of a tobacco product package device can be used to enhance freshness and other characteristics of tobacco products or other products contained therein. Certain features can improve product freshness both during shelf life and during consumer use. | 12-09-2010 |
Gregory A. Pace, Nunnelly, TN US
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20130233742 | Container Device for Tobacco Articles - Some embodiments of a tobacco product package device can be used to enhance freshness and other characteristics of tobacco products or other products contained therein. Certain features can improve product freshness both during shelf life and during consumer use. | 09-12-2013 |
20140021077 | Container Device for Tobacco Articles - Some embodiments of a tobacco product package device can be used to enhance freshness and other characteristics of tobacco products or other products contained therein. Certain features can improve product freshness both during shelf life and during consumer use. | 01-23-2014 |
James Pace, Tampa, FL US
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20140067431 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PROVIDING DEVICES FOR INJURIES UNDER WORKER'S COMPENSATION COVERAGE - A computer system including a server and software, for example, provides items and services for injuries under workman's compensation coverage through a web portal. An automated request to provide an item is transmitted from the server over the network setting a specific price, such that the one or more of a plurality of providers is capable of accepting the automated request using the network connected to the server. A care cart may be customizable by the adjuster or the adjuster's employer. Items are added to automatically by the system to a care cart using an automated algorithm relating specific items to both an injury code and a zip code, and the system transmits the care cart to the adjuster portal and presents the adjuster with options. | 03-06-2014 |
James Herman Pace, Nashville, TN US
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20110141648 | ELECTRICAL SAFETY DEVICES AND SYSTEMS FOR USE WITH ELECTRICAL WIRING, AND METHODS FOR USING SAME - Disclosed are systems and methods for monitoring an electrical flat wire. An appropriate safety device is utilized to monitor the electrical flat wire. The safety device includes a line side input configured to connect a line side power source and receive an electrical power signal from the line side power source. Additionally, the safety device includes a flat wire connection configured to connect to an electrical flat wire. The safety device further includes at least one relay configured to control the communication of the electrical power signal onto the electrical flat wire. The safety device also includes a control unit configured to test the electrical flat wire for at least one of miswires, wire faults, or abnormal conditions and, based at least in part on the results of the testing, to control the actuation of the at least one relay. | 06-16-2011 |
20130182361 | ELECTRICAL SAFETY DEVICES AND SYSTEMS FOR USE WITH ELECTRICAL WIRING, AND METHODS FOR USING SAME - Disclosed are systems and methods for monitoring an electrical flat wire. An appropriate safety device is utilized to monitor the electrical flat wire. The safety device includes a line side input configured to connect a line side power source and receive an electrical power signal from the line side power source. Additionally, the safety device includes a flat wire connection configured to connect to an electrical flat wire. The safety device further includes at least one relay configured to control the communication of the electrical power signal onto the electrical flat wire. The safety device also includes a control unit configured to test the electrical flat wire for at least one of miswires, wire faults, or abnormal conditions and, based at least in part on the results of the testing, to control the actuation of the at least one relay. | 07-18-2013 |
James R. Pace, Spring, TX US
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20090107673 | Nano-Sized Particle-Coated Proppants for Formation Fines Fixation in Proppant Packs - A fracturing fluid, gravel pack fluid and/or frac pack fluid containing particles such as proppants, gravel and/or sand, may contain an effective amount of a nano-sized particulate additive to fixate or reduce fines migration, where the particulate additive is an alkaline earth metal oxide, alkaline earth metal hydroxide, alkali metal oxides, alkali metal hydroxides, transition metal oxides, transition metal hydroxides, post-transition metal oxides, post-transition metal hydroxides piezoelectric crystals and pyroelectric crystals. The nano-sized particulate additive is bound to the particles with a coating agent such as an oil. The particle size of the magnesium oxide or other agent may be nanometer scale, which scale may provide unique particle charges that help fixate the formation fines. The carrier fluid used in the treating fluid may be aqueous, brine, alcoholic or hydrocarbon-based. | 04-30-2009 |
20100286000 | Nano-Sized Particle-Coated Proppants for Formation Fines Fixation in Proppant Packs - A fracturing fluid, gravel pack fluid and/or frac pack fluid containing particles such as proppants, gravel and/.or sand, may contain an effective amount of a nano-sized particulate additive to fixate or reduce fines migration, where the particulate additive is an alkaline earth metal oxide, alkaline earth metal hydroxide, alkali metal oxides, alkali metal hydroxides transition metal oxides, transition metal hydroxides, post-transition metal oxides, post-transition metal hydroxides piezoelectric crystals and pyroelectric crystals. The nano-sized particulate additive is optionally bound to the particles with a coating agent such as an oil, alcohol, glycol, glycol ethers, ketones, terpenes, etc. The particle size of the magnesium oxide or other agent may be nanometer scale but may be a larger scale than nanometer but still relatively small, which scale may provide unique particle charges that help fixate the formation fines. The carrier fluid used in the treating fluid may be aqueous, brine, alcoholic or hydrocarbon-based. | 11-11-2010 |
20130157906 | Nano-Sized Particle-Coated Proppants for Formation Fines Fixation in Proppant Packs - A fracturing fluid, gravel pack fluid and/or frac pack fluid containing particles such as proppants, gravel and/.or sand, may contain an effective amount of a nano-sized particulate additive to fixate or reduce fines migration, where the particulate additive is an alkaline earth metal oxide, alkaline earth metal hydroxide, alkali metal oxides, alkali metal hydroxides transition metal oxides, transition metal hydroxides, post-transition metal oxides, post-transition metal hydroxides piezoelectric crystals and pyroelectric crystals. The nano-sized particulate additive is optionally bound to the particles with a coating agent such as an oil, alcohol, glycol, glycol ethers, ketones, terpenes, etc. The particle size of the magnesium oxide or other agent may be nanometer scale but may be a larger scale than nanometer but still relatively small, which scale may provide unique particle charges that help fixate the formation fines. The carrier fluid used in the treating fluid may be aqueous, brine, alcoholic or hydrocarbon-based. | 06-20-2013 |
Jeffrey Hugh Pace, Atlanta, GA US
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20140116004 | DEVICE FOR HOLDING AND HANDLING ROLLS OF WRAPPING MATERIAL - A device for holding and handling a roll of wrapping material having a tube handle, a tube extension adjustable connected to the tub handle, a top end cap on the tube handle, a bottom end cap on the tube extension, and a tensioning means, wherein the bottom end cap releasably holds the roll of wrapping material on the tube extension against the tensioning means, whereby the tensioning means is adjustable while the device is in use applying wrapping material to an item to be wrapped. | 05-01-2014 |
John Edward Pace, Washington, WV US
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20080275211 | METHOD OF MAKING HALOPHTHALIC ACIDS AND HALOPHTHALIC ANHYDRIDES - A method of preparing a halophthalic acid is disclosed which comprises the steps of contacting in a liquid phase reaction mixture at least one halogen-substituted ortho-xylene with oxygen and acetic acid at a temperature in a range between about 120° C. and about 220° C. in the presence of a catalyst system yielding a product mixture comprising less than 10 percent halogen-substituted ortho-xylene starting material, a halophthalic acid product, and less than about 10,000 ppm halobenzoic acid and less than about 1000 ppm halophthalide by-products based on a total amount of halophthalic acid present in the product mixture. In addition methods for the preparation of halophthalic anhydride, and recovery of high purity acetic acid from an aqueous acetic acid stream comprising HCl, which is generated during the preparation of the halophthalic acid are also disclosed. | 11-06-2008 |
John W. Pace, Bothell, WA US
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20080254407 | Actuation System for Personal Care Appliance Using Linear Actuators - The personal care appliance drive system includes a pair of linear actuators capable of operating both in an opposing phase mode or in a parallel (in-phase) mode. The system includes a motion converter assembly which converts the opposing phase action of the two linear actuators into a rotational action of an output drive shaft and converts in-phase action to a translation motion of the output shaft or to drive another function of the appliance, such as a pump. The motion converter, operating simultaneously in an opposing phase mode and in-phase modes, produces a complex motion of the workpiece. | 10-16-2008 |
20090019651 | DISPOSABLE HEAD PORTION FOR A NODALLY MOUNTED ROTATING TOOTHBRUSH - A head portion of a nodally mounted rotating toothbrush is removable from a handle portion, which has a driving system therein. The head portion includes a spring assembly, having two spring sections, the spring assembly having a node point between the two ends and a nodal mount member at the node point which is connected to a cover member of the head portion. A driving assembly is arranged to drive the first spring section, the second section rotating in an opposing direction from the first spring section, the second spring section having a drive shaft extending therefrom, upon a free end of which a brushhead is mounted. When the head portion is removed from the handle, the spring assembly is removed therewith. | 01-22-2009 |
20100035200 | GAS-ASSISTED SYSTEM FOR FLUID DROPLET GENERATION IN AN ORAL CARE SYSTEM - An oral care system using a stream of fluid droplets for cleaning teeth includes a hand-held portable oral care device having a handle portion with a nozzle at a forward end thereof, a source of dental fluid and a source of pressurized gas, between 10-30 bar, both located in the handle portion. The system also includes a base unit which includes a reservoir tank for pressurized air, a reservoir tank for fluid, and a compressor connected to the gas reservoir. The handle includes valves for controlling the release of pressurized gas and fluid from the handle to the nozzle. Connecting ducts are arranged from the fluid and pressurized gas source to the nozzle such as to accelerate the pressurized gas droplets from the nozzle to a desired velocity. | 02-11-2010 |
Joshua Craig Pace, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20150207832 | Non-Linear Discussions - A non-linear discussion network comprises methods and technologies that include storing, associating, accessing, and communicating actions; and further displaying discussion sets as well as other information to viewing users. | 07-23-2015 |
Justin D. Pace, Houston, TX US
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20130056395 | Integrated Processes For Recovery of Hydrocarbon From Oil Sands - Processes are described for extracting hydrocarbon from a mineable deposit, such as bitumen from oil sands. The integration of solvent-based extraction processes with aqueous extraction processes is described. In one embodiment, water is removed from an aqueous bituminous feed that is then directed into a solvent-based extraction process. In another embodiment, a stream produced through solvent extraction is directed into a water-based extraction process. In the solvent-based extraction processes, agglomeration of fines may be employed to simplify subsequent solid-liquid separation. The process permits recovery of hydrocarbon that has conventionally may have been too difficult to recover from oil sands processing, and thus has previously been lost. Advantageously, a fungible product can be formed more efficiently according to certain integrated processes described herein. | 03-07-2013 |
20130175223 | Remediation of Slurry Ponds - System and methods for remediating a slurry pond are disclosed herein. A method includes distributing a material over a surface of the slurry pond, wherein the slurry pond includes residues from a plant operation. A method also includes placing a load on the material, wherein the load causes the material to sink below a level of a supernatant but to remain above a layer of sludge in the slurry pond. | 07-11-2013 |
20140209512 | Method of Processing Tailings from Solvent-Based Hydrocarbon Extraction - Described is a method of processing a bituminous feed. The bituminous feed is solvent extracted to form a bitumen-rich stream and a bitumen-lean stream. Solvent is recovered from the bitumen-rich stream to form a bitumen product. Solvent and water are recovered from the bitumen-lean stream to form dry tailings with a moisture content of less than 40 wt.%. The dry tailings are separated into at least two streams, each stream having a moisture content of less than 40 wt. %, based on at least one physical or chemical property. At least one of the at least two streams is then used at an oil sands mine site. In this way, the dry tailings may be used more effectively. | 07-31-2014 |
20150034530 | Solvent Extraction of Bitumen Using Heat From Combustion of Product Cleaning Streams - Described herein is a process that employs heat, derived from the combustion of product cleaning streams, such as waste streams, in a solvent-based extraction process. Solvent extraction of bitumen generally involves combining solvent with a bituminous feed to produce a cleaned bitumen product. Solvent is recovered, for example by utilizing heat to cause evaporation, and recovered solvent may be re-used. In an exemplary embodiment, hot flue gas from waste stream combustion may provide the heat to evaporate the solvent. Product cleaning waste streams may be ones produced from the trim cleaning of solvent extracted bitumen or from treatment of bitumen froth produced in a water-based extraction process. The heat generated can contribute to the energy requirements of the overall solvent extraction of bitumen. | 02-05-2015 |
Keith Randall Pace, E. Amherst, NY US
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20090120294 | SYSTEM FOR PREVENTING CONTAMINANTS FROM REACHING A GAS PURIFIER - The present invention is directed to the prevention of an exothermic reaction in the gas purifier of an ultra-high purity gas system. | 05-14-2009 |
20090125127 | SYSTEM FOR PREVENTING UNNECESSARY SHUTDOWN OF A HIGH-PURITY GAS PRODUCTION PLANT - A novel fail-safe temperature monitoring system that can distinguish excessive chemical adsorbent temperature from temperature sensing component failure is provided. This system prevents the gas purifier from shutting down as a result of temperature sensing component failure, and thereby prevents a false shutdown of a high-purity gas production plant. | 05-14-2009 |
20110225986 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GAS SUPPLY AND USAGE - This invention relates to gas vaporization and supply system that includes (a) a vessel suitable for holding a bulk quantity of a liquefied gas; (b) at least one heating source positioned on or near the vessel to supply energy to, or remove energy from, the liquefied gas; and (c) a heating source controller adapted to use process variables feedback for dynamically regulating the heating source and maintaining and regulating gas output. The process variables feedback results from cascading sequence control of at least two process variables. The process variables include pressure, temperature, and/or gas output flow rate. This invention also relates to a method for delivery of a gas, e.g., ultra high purity gases, from a liquefied state in a controlled manner to a usage site, e.g., a semiconductor manufacturing facility. This invention provides faster heating system response to fluctuations in customer demand, a longer heater life, and improved reliability. | 09-22-2011 |
20110259194 | SYSTEM FOR PREVENTING CONTAMINANTS FROM REACHING A GAS PURIFIER - The present invention is directed to the prevention of an exothermic reaction in the gas purifier of an ultra-high purity gas system. | 10-27-2011 |
Keith Randall Pace, East Amherst, NY US
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20100018249 | SIMULTANEOUS GAS SUPPLY FROM MULTIPLE BSGS - Methods, apparatuses and systems are disclosed for supplying gas from a multi-container BSGS system wherein at least one process parameter is automatically monitored to prevent over-filling of at least a first and second container without operator intervention. | 01-28-2010 |
20100170268 | ENERGY DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR A GAS TRANSPORT VESSEL CONTAINING LOW VAPOR PRESSURE GAS - A system for delivering vapor phase fluid at an elevated pressure from a transport vessel containing liquefied or two-phase fluid is provided. The system includes: (a) a transport vessel positioned in a substantially horizontal position; (b) one or more energy delivery elements disposed on the lower portion of the transport vessel wherein the energy delivery devices include a heating means and a first insulation means, wherein the energy delivery devices are configured to the contour of the transport vessel; (c) one or more substantially rigid support devices disposed on the outer periphery of the energy delivery devices, wherein the support devices hold the energy delivery devices in thermal contact with a lower portion of the transport vessel; and (d) one or more attaching devices secure the rigid support devices onto the transport vessel and hold the energy delivery devices between the substantially rigid support device and a wall of the transport vessel. | 07-08-2010 |
20130081542 | SYSTEM FOR PREVENTING CONTAMINANTS FROM REACHING A GAS PURIFIER - The present invention is directed to the prevention of an exothermic reaction in the gas purifier of an ultra-high purity gas system. | 04-04-2013 |
Kelly D. Pace, Kaysville, UT US
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20110056570 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR REDUCING PRESSURE OF NATURAL GAS AND METHODS AND SYSTEMS OF DELIVERING NATURAL GAS - Methods and systems for reducing a pressure of compressed natural gas and for delivering natural gas are disclosed. A regulator comprising a vortex tube may be used to reduce the pressure of compressed natural gas while a temperature thereof is also reduced. The temperature reduction associated with a pressure drop in the compressed natural gas is achieved by throttling the gas at constant enthalpy from 3,000 PSIG to 150 PSIG through the regulator. At least one heat exchanger may be utilized to increase the temperature of the compressed natural gas to a temperature suitable for injection delivery. A pressure-reducing regulator may be used to further reduce a pressure of the gas to about 45 PSIG for delivery to an end-user. | 03-10-2011 |
20110056571 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR REDUCING PRESSURE OF NATURAL GAS AND METHODS AND SYSTEMS OF DELIVERING NATURAL GAS - Methods and systems for reducing a pressure of compressed natural gas and for delivering natural gas are disclosed. A regulator comprising a vortex tube may be used to reduce the pressure of compressed natural gas while a temperature thereof is also reduced. The temperature reduction associated with a pressure drop in the compressed natural gas is achieved by throttling the gas at constant enthalpy from 3,000 psig to 150 psig through the regulator. At least one heat exchanger may be utilized to increase the temperature of the compressed natural gas to a temperature suitable for injection delivery. A pressure-reducing regulator may be used to further reduce a pressure of the gas to about 45 psig for delivery to an end-user. | 03-10-2011 |
Larry Pace, Enfield, CT US
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20080276843 | Grating system and sidewall seal arrangement for oscillating grate stoker - The invention includes a grate system for a boiler. The grate system includes a grate unit and a side header guard. The grate unit supports fuel during combustion thereof, and has an upper surface, a lower surface, and upturned lateral edges. The side header guard is arranged along a side wall of the boiler and has upwardly and downwardly projecting fin portions. The upwardly projecting fin portion is adapted and configured to extend over and protect the boiler side wall from abrasion by fuel. The downwardly projecting fin portion is adapted and configured to extend over the upturned lateral edge of the grate unit, inhibiting passage of fuel therebetween. | 11-13-2008 |
Laurel J. Pace, Rochester, NY US
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20120319307 | IDENTIFICATION OF DIES ON A SEMICONDUCTOR WAFER - A semiconductor wafer includes multiple dies and a die identification region adjacent to or on each die. The die identification region can include a wafer indicator and a pattern of die locations representing die locations on the wafer. A die identification marker is provided in each pattern of die locations in the die identification region specifying a location of a respective die on the wafer. | 12-20-2012 |
20120322271 | IDENTIFICATION OF DIES ON A SEMICONDUCTOR WAFER - A semiconductor wafer includes multiple dies and a die identification region adjacent to or on each die. The die identification region can include a wafer indicator and a pattern of die locations representing die locations on the wafer. A die identification marker is provided in each pattern of die locations in the die identification region specifying a location of a respective die on the wafer. | 12-20-2012 |
Mark Pace, Palatine, IL US
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20140162762 | GAMING SYSTEM WITH PRIVACY FEATURES - A wagering game system includes a peripheral device with a peripheral device display and at least one processor configured to execute at least one application to display information on the peripheral device display. The system also includes a wagering game terminal with a terminal display configured to display a wagering game and a player-accessible interface configured to allow a player to communicatively couple the peripheral device to the wagering game terminal. The at least one application includes a wagering game application relating to the wagering game displayed on the terminal display of the wagering game terminal, and the at least one processor of the peripheral device executes the wagering application to display, on the peripheral device display, wagering game information relating to the wagering game. | 06-12-2014 |
Marvin M. Pace, Deforest, WI US
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20090133137 | Method of cloning animals - The present invention relates to cloning technologies. The invention relates in part to immortalized and totipotent cells useful for cloning animals, the embryos produced from these cells using nuclear transfer techniques, animals that arise from these cells and embryos, and materials, methods, and processes for establishing such cells, embryos, and animals. | 05-21-2009 |
Matthew C. Pace, Bozeman, MT US
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20130118763 | PROPORTIONAL DYNAMIC RATIO CONTROL FOR COMPRESSED AIR FOAM DELIVERY - A compressed air foam delivery system includes a control unit to monitor and/or adjust components within the system so as to deliver a compressed air foam agent mixture with a desired agent:air ratio at a desired flow rate to one or more active discharges. In one embodiment, the control unit can be equipped to control one or more of a pump engine, water pump, foam delivery unit and air compressor so as to deliver and maintain the desired ratio of agent mixture at the desired flow rate. | 05-16-2013 |
Mckay Pace, Idaho Falls, ID US
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20120275891 | WHEELCHAIR LIFT DEVICE - An easy to use and compact wheelchair lift device that can be quickly and easily installed to load a wheelchair into the trunk of a vehicle. A representative lift is designed such that the wheelchair may be loaded properly and completely without the lift or the wheelchair striking the vehicle. The representative lift is also designed to reduce back strain on an operator by precluding the need to lift the wheelchair. In one embodiment, the wheelchair lift comprises a base frame that may be installed in the trunk of an automobile, a wheelchair platform configured to hold a wheelchair, a sliding frame configured to slide the wheelchair platform to or from the trunk of a vehicle, and a pivoting lift mechanism configured to raise or lower the wheelchair platform to or from the ground. | 11-01-2012 |
Michael Pace, La Fayette, GA US
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20120193385 | SOFT SEAT CUSHION KIT - A portable seat cushion kit comprising: a tote bag, where the tote bag includes at least one handle, an opening to access the interior of the bag and a zipper to close the opening; and a seat cushion, where the seat cushion is stored in the interior of the bag. The bag may include a first side, a first short side, a second side and a second short side. In one particular embodiment, the first short side includes a cell phone pocket and the second short side includes a key pocket. The interior of the tote bag may further include a coin purse, where the coin purse includes a zipper. | 08-02-2012 |
Michael Pace, Maple Valley, WA US
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20120191567 | EXPRESS PURCHASE SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Techniques for single-action transactions initiated by a mobile device are described. Example embodiments provide a mobile marketplace system (“MMS”) configured to provide a marketplace for items that is accessible via mobile devices. The MMS facilitates single-action transactions (e.g., single click, single selection) for electronic goods, such as ringtones, music, videos, or the like. In some embodiments, single-action transactions are facilitated without requiring one or more of account pre-registration (e.g., setup of an account with username, credit card, or the like), account login (e.g., username/password), a separate credit card account, or a shopping cart. | 07-26-2012 |
20120245988 | DYNAMIC BUNDLING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Techniques for bundle generation are described. Some embodiments include a mobile marketplace system (“MMS”) configured to provide dynamically generated content bundles to users in a mobile marketplace. Providing a dynamically generated content bundle may include generating a content bundle that includes multiple related content items, such as songs, ringtones, images, videos, or the like. Some embodiments generate linked bundles that include content items that share one or more attributes, such as artist, genre, or content provider. In other embodiments, content bundles may be generated based on activities of one or more users, including purchase or browsing history. The MMS may also determine a discounted price for a generated content bundle based on pricing information associated with the content items of the bundle. In addition, the MMS may assure compliance with license terms or other safeguards associated with content items. | 09-27-2012 |
Michael R. Pace, Alpharetta, GA US
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20100105472 | Electronic Gaming Method And System Having Variable Game Display Timer - An electronic gaming method, system and program product for controlling the time a player has in which to play an electronic game based on the potential winnings available for the electronic game. A game field is constructed having a plurality of elements on a game display wherein each element is filled by a game symbol from a plurality of available game symbols. The game symbols for each element are automatically determined such that there is no winning combination without player interaction. A maximum value that can be obtained for a winning combination for the constructed field is determined. The field of game symbols is presented to the player on the game display. A game timer is initiated that varies with the maximum value that can be obtained for a winning combination. The player selects a field element to turn the symbol displayed into a wild symbol. The player's selection of the field element for the wild symbol location is received by the game software which determines each winning combination of symbols that is formed by such wild symbol location selection. Each winning combination of symbols on the field of game symbols is displayed to the player. A method and system are also provided for determining the total fees accrued by a game operator for plays of an electronic game during a license period, in which the per game fee is based on the denomination of play selected by the players. | 04-29-2010 |
20150119133 | SECURITY METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ELECTRONIC GAME VIRTUAL REFILL CARTRIDGE - A method, system and program product for controlling the operation and configuration of an electronic game terminal for the play of licensed electronic games. A passcode is generated for activating plays on the electronic game terminal. An operator is enabled to enter the passcode into a control component for the electronic game terminal. A maximum number of electronic games that can be played before the electronic game terminal is deactivated is set when the passcode is entered. The number of games remaining following each play of the electronic game is determined dynamically. A request is received from the operator to refill the game plays on the electronic game terminal. A new passcode is then generated wherein the new passcode can enable or disable at least one feature of the electronic game. The new passcode is provided to the operator to enter in order to enable additional plays on the electronic game terminal. | 04-30-2015 |
Michael T. Pace, Albuquerque, NM US
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20150219855 | OPTICALLY TRANSITIONED METAL-INSULATOR SURFACE - A system to dynamically configure a conductive pathway and a method of forming a dynamically configurable conductive pathway are described. The system includes a substrate to mechanically support a circuit, and a photosensitive layer disposed on at least a portion of at least one side of the substrate. The system also includes a light source to controllably define the conductive pathway in the photosensitive layer based on photoexcitation of an area of the photosensitive layer corresponding with the conductive pathway, a change in the area photoexcited by the light source facilitating a change in the conductive pathway. | 08-06-2015 |
20150221807 | INTEGRATED PHOTOSENSITIVE FILM AND THIN LED DISPLAY - A system to configure a conductive pathway and a method of forming a system of configurable conductivity pathways are described. The system includes a photosensitive layer that becomes conductive based on photoexcitation, and a light source layer deposited over the photosensitive layer, the light source layer selectively providing the photoexcitation to the photosensitive layer. The system further includes a controller to control the light source layer, the controller illuminating a portion of the light source layer corresponding with a user input image to photoexcite the photosentive layer and configure the conductive pathway in the photosensitive layer according to the image | 08-06-2015 |
20150222019 | OPTICALLY RECONFIGURABLE RF FABRIC - A system to configure a planar microwave circuit, a method of forming a configurable planar microwave circuit, and a microwave circuit are described. The system includes a ground plane and a substrate disposed on the ground plane. The system also includes a photosensitive layer disposed on the substrate. A light source controllably changes a pattern of illumination on the photosensitive layer to controllably configure a transmission line in the photosensitive layer. | 08-06-2015 |
20150222966 | PHOTONICALLY ROUTED TRANSMISSION LINE - A method of dynamically routing a transmission line in a photosensitive layer including optically switching elements and a system to dynamically route a transmission line are described. The method includes determining dimensions of the transmission line based on a radio frequency signal for transmission through the transmission line. The method also includes controlling a light source to illuminate a portion of the optical switching elements of the photosensitive layer according to the dimensions to route the transmission line. | 08-06-2015 |
Michael Todd Pace, Winston-Salem, NC US
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20130020246 | Filter Vessel Assembly and Related Methods of Use - Improved filter vessel assemblies for filtering fluids in fluid systems (e.g., industrial and/or commercial systems) are provided. More particularly, the present disclosure provides for advantageous filter vessel assemblies that include a releasable locking assembly for a removable filter member (e.g., a filter bag). The present disclosure provides for improved systems/designs for easily securing and/or unsecuring removable filter members to or from a locking assembly of a filter vessel assembly. Improved, convenient, low-cost and/or effective systems and methods for easily securing and/or unsecuring removable filter members to or from a filter vessel assembly by utilizing advantageous locking assemblies associated with a supporting assembly or basket assembly of the filter vessel assembly are provided. | 01-24-2013 |
Nicholas R. Pace, Morrisville, NC US
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20150200940 | TRACKING AND TRACING INFORMATION THEFT FROM INFORMATION SYSTEMS - In one embodiment, a processing device receives, from an accessing system, an access request for stored information. In response, the device generates unique classification and tracking metadata based on the access request, and embeds the classification and tracking metadata as steganographic code into the source information before returning the information according to the request. The device then replies to the access request with the return information containing the embedded steganographic code. | 07-16-2015 |
Paul Erik Pace, Acworth, GA US
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20100033242 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IM3 REDUCTION AND CANCELLATION IN AMPLIFIERS - Sets of power amplifier branches (which comprise an RF/microwave amplifier stage) are power combined within each stage and each set of power amplifier branches are biased in different classes of operation by bias circuits possessing different impedance characteristics such that the fundamental frequency components present at the output are in-phase with one another and the IMD3 components are anti-phase over a broad range of power levels. The RF input signal is provided by the output of the previous stage of the RF/microwave amplifier. The output of each stage is formed by power combining sets of these power amplifier branches, each of which are separately biased, so the fundamental components are additive resulting in the maximum possible output power and the IM3 components cancel partially or completely. IM3 reduction or cancellation can be achieved over a large range of output powers with the use of a feed forward control loop monitoring the input power and appropriately adjusting the bias currents and impedance characteristics of the bias circuits feeding the individual power amplifier branches in each stage of the RF/microwave amplifier. | 02-11-2010 |
Robert Pace, Greenwich, CT US
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20080221945 | ECOSYSTEM ALLOWING COMPLIANCE WITH PRESCRIBED REQUIREMENTS OR OBJECTIVES - Systems and methods are provided for creating and maintaining an ecosystem, such as for trading securities. For example, in one system, at least one eligibility prerequisite is identified—governing whether an entity is eligible to participate in the ecosystem—and whether the entity meets the eligibility prerequisite(s) is determined. In addition, at least one ecosystem rule is identified, governing whether an entity is qualified to participate in the ecosystem. An eligible entity may execute a contract in which the entity agrees to adhere to the ecosystem rule(s), thus allowing the entity to participate in the ecosystem. The entity may then enter into at least one designated ecosystem transaction, such as buying a security. Participants in the ecosystem may include issuers of securities, investors, brokers, dealers, and research analysts. In this example, the ecosystem seeks to maximize liquidity and transparency while minimizing regulatory obligations. | 09-11-2008 |
Ronald G. Pace, Naperville, IL US
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20110102174 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REMOTELY MONITORING AND COMMUNICATING WITH A USER - A baby monitor including a receiver configured to receive a plurality of digital signals, each produced by a separate electrical unit and representing an audible acoustical signal. The baby monitor also including a speaker configured to output the sounds represented by the plurality of digital signals, a microphone configured to detect sound waves generated by a first user, a CODEC configured to convert the sound waves generated by the first user to a digital signal, and a transmitter. The transmitter operable in a first mode, in which the transmitter transmits the digital signal representative of the sound waves generated by the first user to less than all of the electrical units from which it has received digital signals. | 05-05-2011 |
20130045656 | INTERACTIVE TOY - An interactive toy train system including a track layout, a plurality of vehicles configured to travel along the track, and a plurality of destinations removeably coupled to the track. The vehicles are configured to communicate with one another and the vehicles are further configured to communicate with one or more of the destinations. The system includes an infrared toy network having a network protocol, which determines who is present and who is not present thereby allowing multiple vehicles and destinations to converse intelligently and without interference. | 02-21-2013 |
20150049189 | SIMULTANEOUS EVENT CAPTURE AND ALERT GENERATION - A method and a system provide a security system for simultaneously capturing events and generating alerts for security. The security system communicates with a data management server via a network. The security system includes an image capture device integrated with a wireless access point, a gateway device, and one or more alarm devices. The security system simultaneously receives event data associated with events from the image capture device and one or more electronic devices connected to the wireless access point, and alarm data simultaneously recorded by the alarm devices based on detection of one or more security conditions. The security system generates alerts for security using the simultaneously received event data and the recorded alarm data. The security system transmits the simultaneously received event data, the recorded alarm data, and the generated alerts to the data management server accessible by a control device and the electronic devices via the network. | 02-19-2015 |
20150052578 | WIRELESS CONFIGURATION AND MANAGEMENT OF A SECURITY SYSTEM - A computer implemented method and system for configuring and managing a security system wirelessly is provided. The security system includes a gateway device and a wireless access point (WAP) for communicating with one or more electronic devices and monitoring event data from the electronic devices. The electronic devices connect to the gateway device via the WAP in the gateway device. A wireless router is connected to the security system to establish a network. A security management application on a control device accesses, configures, and controls the security system wirelessly through the WAP. The security system receives and transmits event data through the WAP to a database, the control device, and/or one or more secondary devices via the network. The security management application wirelessly configures and manages the security system and one or more electronic devices through the WAP via the network based on the received event data. | 02-19-2015 |
Russell Pace, Natick, MA US
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20090013853 | Tuning key cover for a stringed musical instrument - The invention relates to a protective tuner cover for the tuning section of a stringed musical instrument, such as a guitar. The tuner cover is sized to enclose the instrument headstock, or a substantial portion thereof, and includes a section that encloses and protects the tuning keys and knobs of the musical instrument. When constructed as a unitary structure, the tuner cover can be slid onto the instrument headstock. When constructed from separable components, the tuning cover can be opened and closed over the headstock in a bivalve manner if hinged, or by appropriately spaced latching mechanisms if completely separable. The tuner cover can be constructed to enclose and protect one or two rows of tuning keys and knobs, depending on the type of musical instrument. | 01-15-2009 |
Russell Pace, Rockland, MA US
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20100132534 | Tuning key cover support arm - The invention relates to a protective tuner cover for the tuning section of a stringed musical instrument, such as a guitar. The tuner cover is sized to enclose the instrument headstock, or a substantial portion thereof, and includes a section that encloses and protects the tuning keys and knobs of the musical instrument. When constructed as a unitary structure, the tuner cover can be slid onto the instrument headstock. When constructed from separable components, the tuning cover can be opened and closed over the headstock in a bivalve manner if hinged, or by appropriately spaced latching mechanisms if completely separable. The tuner cover can be constructed to enclose and protect one or two rows of tuning keys and knobs, depending on the type of musical instrument. | 06-03-2010 |
Salvatore J. Pace, Newark, DE US
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20090278556 | Carbon Nanostructure Electrode Based Sensors: Devices, Processes and Uses Thereof - Disclosed herein are methods of preparing and using doped MWNT electrodes, sensors and field-effect transistors. Devices incorporating doped MWNT electrodes, sensors and field-effect transistors are also disclosed. Also disclosed are devices comprising nanostructured electrodes and methods for measuring free chlorine in an aqueous environment. Also disclosed are diamond coated electrodes for use in electrochemical applications. | 11-12-2009 |
20110163296 | CNT-BASED SENSORS: DEVICES, PROCESSES AND USES THEREOF - Disclosed herein are methods of preparing and using doped MWNT electrodes, sensors and field-effect transistors. Devices incorporating doped MWNT electrodes, sensors and field-effect transistors are also disclosed. | 07-07-2011 |
20150137189 | CNT-BASED SENSORS: DEVICES, PROCESSES AND USES THEREOF - Disclosed herein are methods of preparing and using doped MWNT electrodes, sensors and field-effect transistors. Devices incorporating doped MWNT electrodes, sensors and field-effect transistors are also disclosed. | 05-21-2015 |
Steve Pace, Elk Grove Village, IL US
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20140319009 | REINFORCED NESTABLE CONTAINER - Embodiments relate to a reinforced nestable container and a method of forming a reinforced nestable container able to withstand a high pressure processing. The container has an open end, a closed end, and a sidewall extending between the open end and the closed end and defines an interior. The closed end has a cone bottom including a first step that steps towards the closed end and forms a flexible point such that the base can flex and return to its original position and shape; a generally flat portion that extends towards the center of the closed end; a second step that steps towards the open end and in to an inner-profile having a first radius in one direction and a second radius in an opposite direction, forming an s-curve; at least one strengthening fillet; and a base plateau, whereby at least the s-curve formed by the first step, the flat portion and the second step spread tension such that the container can withstand pressure therein. | 10-30-2014 |
Susan Pace, West Islip, NY US
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20100252153 | INTERCHANGEABLE HANDBAG CARRY SYSTEM - An interchangeable handbag system includes a stand alone foundation handbag having an inner storage accommodating surface and an outer decorative surface. The foundation handbag may have regions, such as a hollow interior, front panel, a rear panel and a bottom panel connected by at least one edge to form a hollow container open at a top end thereof. Alternately the foundation handbag may be a simple flexible open-top container with a closed bottom, where the hollow interior, front and rear regions are part of the continuous container. The handbag system includes one or more reversible and/or non-reversible outer slip covers that fit over the foundation bag in a nested arrangement. The slip covers may fit over all and/or alternately a portion of the foundation bag and/or another slip cover. The slip covers and foundation bag are connected by one and/or multiple fastening structures. | 10-07-2010 |
20110073225 | Interchangeable handbag carry system - An interchangeable handbag system includes a stand alone foundation handbag having an inner storage accommodating surface and an outer decorative surface. The foundation handbag may have regions, such as a hollow interior, front panel, a rear panel and a bottom panel connected by at least one edge to form a hollow container open at a top end thereof. Alternately the foundation handbag may be a simple flexible open-top container with a closed bottom, where the hollow interior, front and rear regions are part of the continuous container. The handbag system includes one or more reversible and/or non-reversible outer slip covers that fit over the foundation bag in a nested arrangement. The slip covers may fit over all and/or alternately a portion of the foundation bag and/or another slip cover. The slip covers and foundation bag are connected by one and/or multiple fastening structures. | 03-31-2011 |
20120175030 | INTERCHANGEABLE HANDBAG CARRY SYSTEM - An interchangeable handbag system includes a stand alone foundation handbag having an inner storage accommodating surface and an outer decorative surface. The foundation handbag may have regions, such as a hollow interior, front panel, a rear panel and a bottom panel connected by at least one edge to form a hollow container open at a top end thereof. Alternately the foundation handbag may be a simple flexible open-top container with a closed bottom, where the hollow interior, front and rear regions are part of the continuous container. The handbag system includes one or more reversible and/or non-reversible outer slip covers that fit over the foundation bag in a nested arrangement. The slip covers may fit over all and/or alternately a portion of the foundation bag and/or another slip cover. The slip covers and foundation bag are connected by one and/or multiple fastening structures. | 07-12-2012 |
20140373985 | INTERCHANGEABLE HANDBAG CARRY SYSTEM - An interchangeable handbag system includes a stand alone foundation handbag having an inner storage accommodating surface and an outer decorative surface. The foundation handbag may have regions, such as a hollow interior, front panel, a rear panel and a bottom panel connected by at least one edge to form a hollow container open at a top end thereof. Alternately the foundation handbag may be a flexible open-top container with a closed bottom, where the hollow interior, front and rear regions are part of the continuous container. The handbag system includes one or more reversible and/or non-reversible outer bottomless band trim covers that fit over a portion of the foundation bag in a nested arrangement. The bottomless band trim covers may fit over a portion of the foundation bag and/or another bottomless band trim cover. The bottomless band trim covers and foundation bag are connected by one and/or multiple fastening structures. | 12-25-2014 |
Teresa L. Pace, Winter Park, FL US
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20090297059 | METHOD FOR MINIMIZING SCINTILLATION IN DYNAMIC IMAGES - A scintillation removal in an image of a scene is provided by collecting a plurality of images, dividing the plurality of images into subsets of images, averaging each of the subsets of images to produce corresponding averaged images, differencing the averaged images, masking the difference images, and combining the masked images to produce a composite image. | 12-03-2009 |
20100129003 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ENHANCING IMAGES USING MULTI-RESOLUTION HISTOGRAM SHAPING - A method for enhancing an image is provided. The method generates a plurality of Gaussian images from the image, and generates a first plurality of Laplacian images from the generated Gaussian images, the plurality of Laplacian images constituting a Laplacian pyramid of images. The method generates a histogram for each of the plurality of Laplacian images, and shapes each of the generated histograms using a predetermined probability density function to produce a second plurality of Laplacian images. The method further combines iteratively each of the second Laplacian images with each of the plurality of Gaussian images expanded at each iteration to generate an enhanced image. | 05-27-2010 |
Teresa L. Pace, Dallas, TX US
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20130343671 | METHOD FOR MINIMIZING SCINTILLATION IN DYNAMIC IMAGES - A method for reducing scintillation in an image of a scene includes receiving an input sequence of images of the scene and grouping a first plurality of images of the sequence of images into a first subset of images comprising a first number of images that occur in sequence within the input sequence of images of the scene. The method also includes grouping a second plurality of images of the sequence of images into a second subset of images comprising a second number of images that occur in sequence within the input sequence of images of the scene. The method further includes generating a set of averaged images comprising an averaged image for the first subset of images and an averaged image for the second subset of image and outputting a composite image based at least the set of averaged images. | 12-26-2013 |
Teresa Lorae Pace, Dallas, TX US
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20140341470 | METHOD FOR MINIMIZING SCINTILLATION IN DYNAMIC IMAGES - A method for reducing scintillation in an image of a scene includes receiving an input sequence of images of the scene and grouping a first plurality of images of the sequence of images into a first subset of images comprising a first number of images that occur in sequence within the input sequence of images of the scene. The method also includes grouping a second plurality of images of the sequence of images into a second subset of images comprising a second number of images that occur in sequence within the input sequence of images of the scene. The method further includes generating a set of averaged images comprising an averaged image for the first subset of images and an averaged image for the second subset of image and outputting a composite image based at least the set of averaged images. | 11-20-2014 |
Thomas Koemer Pace, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20090056416 | Ceramic Particulate Matter Sensor With Low Electrical Leakage - A ceramic particulate matter sensor to measure particulate matter within an exhaust stream. The particulate matter sensor includes a high voltage electrode on a first conductive layer and a detection electrode on a second conductive layer within a stack of ceramic layers. The stack of ceramic layers is bonded as a single rigid structure. The detection electrode generates a measurement of particulate matter within an exhaust stream. The particulate matter sensor also includes an insulating material positioned adjacent to the second conductive layer to insulate the detection electrode from another conductive layer within the stack of ceramic layers. The particulate matter sensor also includes an electrical heater to burn off an accumulation of contaminating particulate matter from at least one electrode of the high voltage and detection electrodes. The particulate matter sensor also includes means for substantially preventing electrical leakage through the insulating material to the second conductive layer. | 03-05-2009 |
Thomas Koerner Pace, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20100050739 | Sintered and bonded multilayer sensor - A gas sensor may include a sintered heating component which includes a ceramic insulating material, and a separately sintered sensing component which includes an ionically conductive material. The sensor may also include a bond attaching the sensing component to the heating component. The bond may be made of bonding material which is different from the insulating material and the ionically conductive material. | 03-04-2010 |
20100122916 | Sensor with electrodes of a same material - A sensor for monitoring concentration of a constituent in a gas may include an ionically conductive layer and a sensing electrode coupled to the ionically conductive layer. The sensing electrode may be exposed to a gas. The sensor may also include a reference electrode that is exposed to the gas and made of substantially a same material as the sensing electrode. | 05-20-2010 |
Trey Pace, Richardson, TX US
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20110071862 | COLLABORATION AND TRAVEL ECOSYSTEM - Methods, systems and apparatuses related to providing, among other things, a collaboration and travel ecosystem are discussed herein. For example, various tools and functionality may be provided that assist a client in determining the availability of telepresence equipment, the cost to use the telepresence equipment, the potential return on investment for money spent traveling as compared to conducting a telepresence event, among other things. In some embodiments, a user interface may be presented to a client that presents various information associated with, e.g., the telepresence equipment and/or facilitates the booking of the telepresence equipment. One or more backend systems may be used to, for example, coordinate the booking of a telepresence event and/or the booking of traditional travel events. In some embodiments, business rules and/or other types of data may be generated, received, maintained and/or received by the backend system(s). | 03-24-2011 |
Vittoria Pace, Glastonbury, CT US
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20090265385 | INSURANCE DOCUMENT IMAGING AND PROCESSING SYSTEM - According to some embodiments, an insurance document is received at a document conversion system. The received document may be converted to a document image, and document identification data may be assigned to the document image. The assigned document identification data may be automatically matched to (and/or associated with) insurance information. It may then be arranged to provide the document image, the insurance information, and/or the document identification data for review. Subsequent to review, an insurance claim may be processed in accordance with the document image, the insurance information, and/or the document identification data. | 10-22-2009 |
20150106129 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RULES DRIVEN INSURANCE CLAIM PROCESSING - According to some embodiments, data is received indicative of a plurality of insurance claims submitted in connection with insurance policies. A rules driven claim processing engine may then apply a first exclusion filter to the received plurality of claims, wherein the first exclusion filter operates to remove claims from the received plurality of claims to create a first subset of claims. A second exclusion filter may then be applied to the first subset of claims, wherein the second exclusion filter operates to remove claims from the first subset of claims to create a second subset of claims. It may then be automatically arranged for the second subset of claims to be processed via an expedited claim processing workflow. | 04-16-2015 |
William Pope Pace, Missouri City, TX US
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20150090105 | Firearm Receiver Having an Integral Suppressor Assembly - An integral suppressor assembly including a trunnion integrally extending from the front of the upper receiver, a tubular hand guard mounted to the trunnion, and a suppressor baffle mounted to the rifle barrel within the hand guard. The trunnion provides a structural interface for connecting the hand guard to the upper receiver, as well as the rifle barrel. The suppressor baffle seats within and encloses the muzzle end of the hand guard and is detachably connected to the end of the rifle barrel The interior of the hand guard forms a large expansion chamber around the barrel that works in conjunction with the suppressor baffle to reduce the noise signature of the weapon. The suppressor baffle is configured to have vent channels that direct the expanding combustion gases expelling the bullet from the barrel rearward into the expansion chamber of the hand guard before ultimately venting through the suppressor baffle. | 04-02-2015 |
Zachary Pace, Seattle, WA US
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20120304284 | PICTURE GESTURE AUTHENTICATION - In one embodiment, a picture signature password system may use a picture signature password to determine access to a computing device or service. A display screen | 11-29-2012 |
20130047252 | Picture Gesture Authentication - In one embodiment, a picture signature password system may use a picture signature password to determine access to a computing device or service. A display screen | 02-21-2013 |