Palmer, US
Allen Palmer, Arlington, TN US
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20110009961 | Radiopaque middle ear prosthesis - A biocompatible middle ear prosthesis includes a polymer and a radiopaque marking material. The biocompatible middle ear prosthesis is implanted in the middle ear to replace all or part of the middle ear ossicles. A method for detecting the location of biocompatible middle ear prosthesis including implanting at least one biocompatible middle ear prosthesis that includes a polymer and a radiopaque marking material into the middle ear, exposing the at least one biocompatible middle ear prosthesis to a radiation source, creating an image from the exposure of the biocompatible middle ear prosthesis to a radiation source, and viewing the image created from the exposure of the biocompatible middle ear prosthesis to a radiation source to determine the location of the biocompatible middle ear prosthesis in the middle ear. | 01-13-2011 |
20130261600 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH DISTAL SUCTION CAPABILITY - A surgical instrument including a main unit and a suction conduit. The main unit includes at least one tubular body having a distal end, a proximal end, and an inlet disposed near the distal end. The suction conduit is slidably disposed over the main unit, and is slidably movable along the main unit between a retracted position, at which the suction conduit does not cover the inlet of the main unit, and an extended position at which the suction conduit covers the inlet of the main unit and a suction inlet of the suction conduit is placed in fluid-communication with the main unit inlet. The surgical instrument can be used as a suction tool by placing the suction conduit in the extended position and applying a vacuum through the inlet of the main unit and the suction inlet. | 10-03-2013 |
Allen C. Palmer, Arlington, TN US
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20120191117 | SURGICAL CUTTING INSTRUMENT WITH DISTAL SUCTION CAPABILITY - A surgical instrument includes first and second cutting blades, each including a tubular body having a proximal end and a distal end, with a cutting window disposed at a side of each cutting blade near its distal end. The second cutting blade rotates inside of the first cutting blade to cut tissue while a vacuum is applied through an internal bore of the second cutting blade. The distal end of each of the cutting blades includes a suction aperture through which a longitudinal axis of the cutting blades extends. The surgical instrument can be used as a suction tool in which the vacuum is applied through the suction apertures by applying the vacuum through the internal bore of the second cutting blade while the second cutting blade is stopped from rotating with the cutting windows of the first and second cutting blades misaligned with each other. | 07-26-2012 |
20120215245 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH DISTAL SUCTION CAPABILITY - A surgical instrument includes a main unit and a suction conduit. The main unit includes at least one tubular body having a distal end, a proximal end, and an inlet disposed near the distal end. The suction conduit is slidably disposed over the main unit, and is slidably movable along the main unit between a retracted position, at which the suction conduit does not cover the inlet of the main unit, and an extended position at which the suction conduit covers the inlet of the main unit and a suction inlet of the suction conduit is placed in fluid-communication with the main unit inlet. The surgical instrument can be used as a suction tool by placing the suction conduit in the extended position and applying a vacuum through the inlet of the main unit and the suction inlet. | 08-23-2012 |
20130289595 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - A surgical instrument has a hollow tubular member, and a pressurization unit that has an outer valve portion, a pressurization device having a movable part configured to generate pressurized fluid when the movable part is moved, and an inner valve portion. The inner valve portion includes a first flow passage that is configured to connect a first port and a second port of the outer valve portion to each other when the inner valve portion is in a first position, and a second flow passage that is configured to connect the first port of the outer valve portion to the pressurization device when the inner valve portion is in a second position. Pressurized fluid from the pressurization device causes the inner valve portion to move from the first position to the second position, thereby providing positive pressure to the hollow tubular member. | 10-31-2013 |
20130345704 | BIPOLAR SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH TWO HALF TUBE ELECTRODES - A surgical instrument includes a hollow tubular member having a closed distal working end, a proximal end and an outer surface, with an opening in a side wall at or adjacent the distal working end. The instrument includes a first electrical insulation layer disposed on at least part of the outer surface of the hollow tubular member, a first electrode disposed on an outer surface of the first electrical insulation layer, and a second electrode disposed on the outer surface of the first electrical insulation layer. The first and second electrodes are electrically isolated from each other, and each includes an active segment and an inactive segment. The active segments of the first and second electrodes are disposed respectively on opposing sides of the hollow tubular member preferably within about 3.0 mm of the opening in the side wall of the hollow tubular member. | 12-26-2013 |
20140155889 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TUBESET WITH DRIVE AXLE - A device comprising: a handpiece having one or more attachment ports; a tubeset having one or more attachment features for connecting the tubeset to the one or more attachment ports in the handpiece; a removable tip having an attachment arm for attaching to the one or more attachment ports in the handpiece; wherein the device comprises one or more of the following: the handpiece includes an attachment port that attaches the handpiece to an active lead and a return lead and the device is adapted to use only the active lead or both leads so that the device can switch between bi-polar energy and mono-polar energy; the tubeset has one or more fluid conduits that are in fluid communication with the removable tip, wherein the removable tip is located at a distal end of the device; and the handpiece connects to one or more electrical input lines; the tubeset connects to one or more fluid lines, and the removable tip is free of direct connection to both the one or more electrical input lines and the one or more fluid lines. | 06-05-2014 |
20150073364 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - A surgical instrument has a hollow tubular member, and a pressurization unit that has an outer valve portion, a pressurization device having a movable part configured to generate pressurized fluid when the movable part is moved, and an inner valve portion. The inner valve portion includes a first flow passage that is configured to fluidically connect a first port and a second port of the outer valve portion to each other when the inner valve portion is in a first position, and a second flow passage that is configured between the inner valve portion and the outer valve portion to fluidically connect the first port and a third port when the inner valve portion is in a second position. A sealing system fluidically isolates the second port and the third port from each other at any position of the inner valve portion. Pressurized fluid from the pressurization device causes the inner valve portion to move from the first position to the second position, thereby providing positive pressure to the hollow tubular member. | 03-12-2015 |
20150073405 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TUBESET WITH DRIVE AXLE - A device comprising: a handpiece having one or more attachment ports; a tubeset having one or more attachment features for connecting the tubeset to the one or more attachment ports in the handpiece; a removable tip having an attachment arm for attaching to the one or more attachment ports in the handpiece; wherein the device comprises one or more of the following: the handpiece includes an attachment port that attaches the handpiece to an active lead and a return lead and the device is adapted to use only the active lead or both leads so that the device can switch between bi-polar energy and mono-polar energy; the tubeset has one or more fluid conduits that are in fluid communication with the removable tip, wherein the removable tip is located at a distal end of the device; and the handpiece connects to one or more electrical input lines; the tubeset connects to one or more fluid lines, and the removable tip is free of direct connection to both the one or more electrical input lines and the one or more fluid lines. | 03-12-2015 |
Amy E. Palmer, Boulder, CO US
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20120241643 | OPTICALLY INTEGRATED MICROFLUIDIC CYTOMETERS FOR HIGH THROUGHPUT SCREENING OF PHOTOPHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF CELLS OR PARTICLES - Devices and methods for screening emissive properties of a cell, such as the resistance to photobleaching or other photophysical property. In one example, a device may include a microfluidic reservoir having at least an input channel for receiving the cell, a main channel fluidly coupled with the input channel, at least a first output channel and a second output channel, the first and second output channels fluidly coupled with the main channel; and a multibeam interrogation section generating a plurality of light beams impinging upon the main channel of the microfluidic reservoir. As a cell passes from the input channel through the main channel of the microfluidic reservoir, the cell is exposed to the plurality of light beams thereby generating emissions that are received by a signal processing section. A cell trapping section selectively diverts the cell to the second output channel if the cell contains desired emissive properties. | 09-27-2012 |
Andre Francis Palmer, Bexley, OH US
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20120028899 | COMPOSITION AND PROCESS FOR SYNTHESIZING TENSE AND RELAXED STATE POLYMERIZED HEMOGLOBIN - Described herein is a composition and process for synthesizing a hemoglobin-based oxygen carrier (HBOC) composition that includes a polymerized hemoglobin locked in at least one of the tense or relaxed quaternary state and has a molecular weight of at least about 500 kDa. The PolyHb may have a cross-linker to hemoglobin molar ratio of at least about 20:1. The polymerized hemoglobin is useful for delivering oxygen to cells, such as for treatment of anemic conditions in a subject, perfusion of tissues or organs, and supplementing cell culture media in cell culturing systems. | 02-02-2012 |
20120046231 | COMPOSITION AND PROCESS FOR SYNTHESIZING POLYMERIZED HUMAN SERUM ALBUMIN FOR APPLICATIONS IN TRANSFUSION MEDICINE - Described herein is a composition and process for synthesizing a human serum albumin (HSA) based plasma replacement composition that includes a polymerized HSA (PolyHSA) that is chemically stabilized by the reduction of Schiff bases. The PolyHSA may have a molecular weight of at least about 100 kDa and may optionally have a cross-linker to HSA molar ratio of at least about 10:1. The PolyHSA composition is useful for restoring a subject's circulatory volume. | 02-23-2012 |
Andrew Palmer, Pique, OH US
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20100055465 | CARBON-CARBON COMPOSITES FOR USE IN THERMAL MANAGEMENT APPLICATIONS - A method of forming a carbon-carbon composite is provided in which a blend of vapor grown carbon fibers, carbon nanofibers, and optionally, nano-graphene platelets are formed into a preform, densified, and then graphitized. The composite is low in cost to produce and exhibits high thermal conductivity for use in a variety of thermal management applications. | 03-04-2010 |
Andrew D. Palmer, Fowlerville, MI US
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20100130300 | GOLF PRACTICE APPARATUS - Golf training apparatus comprises a base having an opening through which an anchor member passes for embedding in the ground. The anchor member and the base have engageable and disengageable retainers which respectively enable and prevent separation thereof. The anchor member is coupled to a ball support in such manner as to enable the ball support to provide support for a golf ball and to rock relative to the anchor member in response to the striking of the ball or its support by a golf club. The coupling between the ball support and the anchor member is resiliently elastic, thereby enabling automatic recovery of the ball support member to its ball-supporting condition following the execution of a stroke. | 05-27-2010 |
Andrew P. Palmer, Lebanon, OH US
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20100305738 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING REGISTRATION OF ADVANCING SUBSTRATES IN ABSORBENT ARTICLE CONVERTING LINES - The present disclosure relates to systems and processes for controlling the registration of advancing substrates in absorbent article converting lines. The systems and methods may utilize feedback from technologies, such as vision systems, sensors, remote input and output stations, and controllers with synchronized embedded clocks to accurately correlate registration feature detections and substrate speed control on an absorbent article converting process. The systems and methods may accurately apply the use of precision clock synchronization for both instrumentation and control system devices on a non-deterministic communications network. In turn, the clock synchronized control and instrumentation network may be used to control the substrate speed. As such, the controller may be programmed to track registration features on substrates and components along the converting line without having to account for undeterminable delays. | 12-02-2010 |
20100305739 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING PHASING OF ADVANCING SUBSTRATES IN ABSORBENT ARTICLE CONVERTING LINES - The present disclosure relates to systems and processes for controlling the relative positions or phasing of advancing substrates and/or components in absorbent article converting lines. The systems and methods may utilize feedback from technologies, such as vision systems, sensors, remote input and output stations, and controllers with synchronized embedded clocks to accurately correlate component placement detections and placement control on an absorbent article converting process. The systems and methods may accurately apply the use of precision clock synchronization for both instrumentation and control system devices on a non-deterministic communications network. In turn, the clock synchronized control and instrumentation network may be used to control the substrate position. As such, the controller may be programmed to the relative positions of substrates and components along the converting line without having to account for undeterminable delays. | 12-02-2010 |
20120150331 | Systems and Methods for Controlling Phasing of Advancing Substrates in Absorbent Article Converting Lines - The present disclosure relates to systems and processes for controlling the relative positions or phasing of advancing substrates and/or components in absorbent article converting lines. The systems and methods may utilize feedback from technologies, such as vision systems, sensors, remote input and output stations, and controllers with synchronized embedded clocks to accurately correlate component placement detections and placement control on an absorbent article converting process. The systems and methods may accurately apply the use of precision clock synchronization for both instrumentation and control system devices on a non-deterministic communications network. In turn, the clock synchronized control and instrumentation network may be used to control the substrate position. As such, the controller may be programmed to the relative positions of substrates and components along the converting line without having to account for undeterminable delays. | 06-14-2012 |
20120150332 | Systems and Methods for Controlling Registration of Advancing Substrates in Absorbent Article Converting Lines - The present disclosure relates to systems and processes for controlling the registration of advancing substrates in absorbent article converting lines. The systems and methods may utilize feedback from technologies, such as vision systems, sensors, remote input and output stations, and controllers with synchronized embedded clocks to accurately correlate registration feature detections and substrate speed control on an absorbent article converting process. The systems and methods may accurately apply the use of precision clock synchronization for both instrumentation and control system devices on a non-deterministic communications network. In turn, the clock synchronized control and instrumentation network may be used to control the substrate speed. As such, the controller may be programmed to track registration features on substrates and components along the converting line without having to account for undeterminable delays. | 06-14-2012 |
Andrew Price Palmer, Lebanon, OH US
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20110060447 | System and Methods For Registering A Controlled Web To A Pitched Unit Operation - Systems and methods for registering a web to an on-line pitched unit operation. | 03-10-2011 |
20140200705 | Systems and Methods for Controlling Phasing of Advancing Substrates in Absorbent Article Converting Lines - The present disclosure relates to systems and processes for controlling the relative positions or phasing of advancing substrates and/or components in absorbent article converting lines. The systems and methods may utilize feedback from technologies, such as vision systems, sensors, remote input and output stations, and controllers with synchronized embedded clocks to accurately correlate component placement detections and placement control on an absorbent article converting process. The systems and methods may accurately apply the use of precision clock synchronization for both instrumentation and control system devices on a non-deterministic communications network. In turn, the clock synchronized control and instrumentation network may be used to control the substrate position. As such, the controller may be programmed to the relative positions of substrates and components along the converting line without having to account for undeterminable delays. | 07-17-2014 |
20150048198 | METHOD FOR REDUCING THE EFFECTS OF PARENT ROLL VARIATIONS DURING UNWINDING - A method for reducing the effects of variations in an unwinding, convolutely wound roll of web material is disclosed. The method utilizes the steps of: a. selecting a reference objective relating to a downstream operation, b. choosing at least one feedback device correlated to the reference objective, c. collecting process data from the at least one feedback device at different positions within a time-varying operation cycle for at least one operation cycle at a learning speed, d. calculating an error as the difference between the collected process data from step (c) and a reference signal related to the selected reference objective, e. generating a correction signal based upon the calculated error from step (d) and, f. applying the correction signal to the actuator during a succeeding time-varying operation cycle. | 02-19-2015 |
Anthony V. Palmer, Ardmore, OK US
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20120199350 | Low Heat of Hydration Cement Compositions and Methods of Using Same - A method of servicing a wellbore in a subterranean formation, comprising preparing a cement composition comprising water and a cementitious material, wherein the cementitious material further comprises blast furnace slag, vitrified shale, calcium sulfate hemi-hydrate or combinations thereof, and placing the cement composition in the wellbore. A cement composition comprising water and a cementitious material, wherein the cementitious material further comprises blast furnace slag, vitrified shale, calcium sulfate hemi-hydrate or combinations thereof. A cement composition comprising water and a cementitious material, wherein the cementitious material further comprises blast furnace slag. | 08-09-2012 |
Anthony Vann Palmer, Ardmore, OK US
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20090308616 | Method and Apparatus for a Monodiameter Wellbore, Monodiameter Casing, Monobore, and/or Monowell - An assembly and methods for constructing a MONOWELL include a monodiameter casing disposed in a monodiameter wellbore having diametric efficiency with a monobore production delivery system disposed within the monodiameter casing. An assembly for constructing a monodiameter wellbore includes a bottomhole assembly having a overgauge hole drilling member, a directional steering assembly, a measurement while drilling tool, and a logging while drilling tool; a work string attached to the bottomhole assembly and extending to the surface; drilling fluids flowing through the work string and bottomhole assembly; chemical casing casing the borehole; expandable casing disposed in the wellbore; and a sealing composition disposed between the expandable casing and the wellbore. | 12-17-2009 |
Benjamin Palmer, Rochester Hills, MI US
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20110225960 | SECONDARY AIR CONTROL VALVE - A secondary air control valve connected to an exhaust system includes a passage forming member and a valve mechanism. The passage forming member includes a container unit and a plurality of fins. The container unit that defines therein an exit cavity and an exit passage. The plurality of fins projects from the container unit into the exit cavity such that the plurality of fins collides with counter-flow exhaust gas that counter-flows in a direction from the exit passage to the exit cavity through the first opening. The plurality of fins divides the exit cavity into a plurality of cavities, in which counter-flow exhaust gas forms a plurality of vortex flows. | 09-22-2011 |
Brenda Gail Palmer US
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20110233915 | Multi-purpose elastic bookmark with pocket - Disclosed is a combination pocket and bookmark comprising a length of elastic material folded on one end and stitched to create an open top pocket on a length of a facing side of the elastic material, the second end of the elastic material attached to the back side of a bottom end of the pocket to create a loop, one end of a length of flexible ribbon attached to the elastic material a distance along the loop away from the pocket, the loop snugly wrapping around a book cover of a book, the pocket parallel to a spine of the book, the ribbon sufficient in length to be used as a bookmark. | 09-29-2011 |
Brian L. Palmer, Michigan City, IN US
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20110174602 | Manual Reset Pressure Switch - A switching device including a plurality of electrical switches, and an activation lever adapted to substantially simultaneously change the switches from a first state to a second state in response to a single physical input. | 07-21-2011 |
Brian Lee Palmer, Michigan City, IN US
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20090064921 | Gage Enclosure With Cover Removal Mechanism - An enclosure for a gage including a housing and cover. The cover includes one or more mounting lugs and the housing includes one or more mounting mechanisms. Each mounting mechanism includes an inclined ramp to facilitate removal of the cover from the housing by rotational movement of the cover with respect to the housing. | 03-12-2009 |
20090320590 | Gage Cover Retention Mechanism - A cover retention mechanism for releasably locking a cover to a base such as a gage housing. The cover retention mechanism includes a base lock having a receiver and a receptacle, and a cover lock having a latch attached to an end of a flexible arm. The latch is selectively movable between a retracted position wherein the latch engages the receptacle to prevent rotational movement of the cover with respect to the housing from the closed position toward an open position, and an extended position wherein the latch is removed from the receptacle and the cover is rotatable with respect to the housing from the closed position toward the open position. | 12-31-2009 |
Brian Russell Palmer, Kansas City, MO US
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20090308821 | METHOD OF DISPLAYING MERCHANDISE FOR RETAIL SALE - A method of displaying merchandise which creates a more user friendly display that facilitates quicker and easier shopping for a consumer includes an arrangement of gift wrapping items in a section of a display fixture initially by size. The section includes a first display section for displaying items of a first average size, a second display section for displaying items of a second average size and a third display section for displaying items of a third average size. The display sections are adjacent one another and do not contain items that do not fall within the general size of the average display size. This arrangement by size quickly directs the consumer to a small subset of merchandise being displayed in a section that would meet the consumer's needs. A total number of price points may be reduced to at least partially correspond with the display sections. Sections may also be configured so that only items of a particular color and theme are displayed therein such that each section has an overall hue. Adjacent sections may then be configured to provide gradually darker hues. The consumer is then able to quickly narrow the search again by locating bags of an appropriate theme by the overall general color scheme of each section. | 12-17-2009 |
20110265363 | INTERCHANGEABLE LABEL HOLDER - When displaying products on a display hook, labels associated with the products are oftentimes presented via a label holder affixed to the display hook. Because various display hook structures exist, an interchangeable label holder can be utilized to adjoin to the various structures. Accordingly, in one embodiment, a label holder is adapted for being affixed to both a cylindrical-shaped crossbar and a display plate crossbar of a display hook. The rear face of the interchangeable label holder includes first brackets and second brackets adapted for receiving either the cylindrical-shaped crossbar or the display plate crossbar. The rear face of the interchangeable label holder also includes a first securing element and a second securing element functional for receiving lateral edges of the display plate crossbar to restrict lateral movement of the label holder. The front face includes an edge extending substantially perpendicular from the face with a plurality of label securing elements extending inwardly to retain a label in the label holder. | 11-03-2011 |
Briggin A. Palmer, Littleton, CO US
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20130159836 | ANONYMOUS REPORTING SYSTEM - An anonymous reporting system for use in reporting and following up on incidents, accidents, and the like. The system may be accessed via an Internet website. A reporting individual may select a type of incident to report. In one example, the reporting individual may select a level on anonymity and some, none or all of the individual's personal identification is displayed to the organization according to the selected level. | 06-20-2013 |
Damon M. Palmer, Pittsboro, IN US
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20120026824 | BLENDING SCALE - A blending scale for dosing and blending two products. The blending scale includes an auxiliary product dosing device, and an auxiliary product dispenser receiving the auxiliary product from the auxiliary product dosing device and releasing the auxiliary product within a dynamic unconstrained stream of the main product to produce and maximise a blend of the auxiliary and main products. A blend collector measures a quantity of the blend of the auxiliary and main products. A controller controls release of the auxiliary product in a synchronized manner with the dynamic unconstrained stream of the main product, based on the defined quantity of the auxiliary product measured by the auxiliary product dosing device. The dynamic stream of the main product is terminated once a targeted quantity of the blend measured by the blend collector is obtained. A method for accurately dosing and homogeneously blending two products is also disclosed. | 02-02-2012 |
20120104043 | CONTAINER FOR SEGREGATING AND BLENDING MULTIPLE SEED TYPES - A container is disclosed which segregates at least two types of seed during storage and blends the at least two types of seed together when emptied from the container. The container has a first compartment and a second compartment, the first compartment storing a first type of seed and the second compartment storing a second type of seed. A method is disclosed for blending at least two types of seed together. | 05-03-2012 |
20120168528 | Spray Drift Systems and Methods - Systems and methods for adjusting or providing instructions to spraying systems are provided. In an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, a method of adjusting a spraying system is provided. The method comprising: electronically determining a current location of a spraying system; electronically determining a proximity to one or more sensitive areas relative to the current location; and adjusting the spraying system in response to a first one of the one or more sensitive areas being within a first distance from the current location. | 07-05-2012 |
20120169504 | Spray Drift Systems and Methods Including an Input Device - Systems and methods for adjusting or providing instructions to spraying systems are provided. In an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, an apparatus to identify sensitive areas is provided. The apparatus comprising: a module to electronically receive sensitive area information, the sensitive area information related to one or more sensitive areas proximate to a first specified location; a module to electronically receive an identity of a first substance to be sprayed at the first specified location; and an alert mechanism to provide an indication of a first sensitive area proximate to the first specified location which is sensitive to the first substance. | 07-05-2012 |
20130228592 | CONTAINER FOR SEGREGATING AND BLENDING MULTIPLE SEED TYPES - A container is disclosed which segregates at least two types of seed during storage and blends the at least two types of seed together when emptied from the container. A method is disclosed for blending at least two types of seed together. | 09-05-2013 |
20140316692 | SPRAY DRIFT SYSTEMS AND METHODS INCLUDING AN INPUT DEVICE - Systems and methods for adjusting or providing instructions to spraying systems are provided. In an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, an apparatus to identify sensitive areas is provided. The apparatus comprising: a module to electronically receive sensitive area information, the sensitive area information related to one or more sensitive areas proximate to a first specified location; a module to electronically receive an identity of a first substance to be sprayed at the first specified location; and an alert mechanism to provide an indication of a first sensitive area proximate to the first specified location which is sensitive to the first substance. | 10-23-2014 |
Davey B. Palmer, Highlands Ranch, CO US
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20090088599 | Method of accessing a bladder and associated apparatus therefor - A bladder access apparatus and method of provided access into a bladder through a abdominal wall therewith is provided. The apparatus has an annular body extending between opposite ends with a through passage extending between the ends. A tubular sheath is attached to one end of the body in coaxial alignment with the through passage. The sheath is expandable from a first diameter to an enlarged second diameter. The apparatus has an elongate stylet with a rod sized for receipt in the sheath. The rod has a length greater than the tubular sheath and a diameter substantially the same as the first diameter of the sheath. The apparatus includes a rigid, tubular body having an outer diameter corresponding substantially to the second diameter of the sheath and a rigid, cylindrical member sized for sliding receipt in the tubular body. | 04-02-2009 |
20090088786 | Method of Performing a Suprapubic Transurethral Cystostomy and Associated Procedures and Apparatus Therefor - A suprapubic transurethral cystotomy apparatus and method of forming a surgical opening therewith. The apparatus includes an elongate tubular body including a proximal portion and a distal portion inclined relative to one another. The distal portion extends along an axis to an end configured for receipt through a urethra. An elongate arm has a first end operably attached to the proximal portion of the tubular body and a second end providing an indicator establishing an axis aligned coaxially with the axis of the distal portion. A surgical opening is formed with a cutting member being extended along the axis of the indicator. | 04-02-2009 |
20100298857 | Apparatus and Method for Performing Cystotomy Procedures - A cystotomy apparatus includes a sound from which an advancement device having a cutting tip creates a surgical pathway from the bladder through abdominal tissue to the external abdomen along a predetermined path. The cutting tip is captured and removed from the advancement device in a capture cup located in the predetermined path by an alignment structure. The cutting tip is removed from the advancement device while within the capture cup, to allow a dilator, cannula or catheter to be drawn through the surgical pathway into the bladder. | 11-25-2010 |
20120109175 | Method of Performing a Suprapubic Transurethral Cystostomy - A suprapubic transurethral cystotomy apparatus and method of forming a surgical opening therewith. The apparatus includes an elongate tubular body including a proximal portion and a distal portion inclined relative to one another. The distal portion extends along an axis to an end configured for receipt through a urethra. An elongate arm has a first end operably attached to the proximal portion of the tubular body and a second end providing an indicator establishing an axis aligned coaxially with the axis of the distal portion. A surgical opening is formed with a cutting member being extended along the axis of the indicator. | 05-03-2012 |
20130123834 | DILATOR APPARATUS - A cystotomy apparatus includes a sound from which an advancement device having a cutting tip creates a surgical pathway from the bladder through abdominal tissue to the external abdomen along a predetermined path. The cutting tip is captured and removed from the advancement device in a capture cup located in the predetermined path by an alignment structure. The cutting tip is removed from the advancement device while within the capture cup, to allow a dilator, cannula or catheter to be drawn through the surgical pathway into the bladder. | 05-16-2013 |
David C. Palmer, Franklin, TN US
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20100018917 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING ORGANIC WASTE - A method for processing brewery waste that includes receiving spent grain, low strength wastewater and high strength wastewater. The spent grain, low strength wastewater and high strength wastewater is processed with a plug flow anaerobic digester to produce a first output. A portion of the first output is processed with an upflow anaerobic sludge blanket digester to produce a second output. A portion of the second output is processed with a fixed-film anaerobic digester to produce a third output. | 01-28-2010 |
David H. Palmer, Winter, WI US
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20110073498 | Oblong object holder - A holder of oblong objects pivotably mounted therein so as to be selectively positionable and selectively retainable therein comprising a pair of oblong sidewall structures spaced apart from one another each having a mounting side end across from one another with at least one of said pair of oblong structures having a sidewall opening at the mounting end thereof extending therethrough. A pivot pin is positionable in said sidewall opening, and also removable therefrom. An oblong object holder has a connection structure at a connection end thereof and supports a selected object to be held in the holder at an opposite support end thereof with the connection structure having a pair of connection bars each extending away from the support end and about an opposite side of a connection opening between them to result in gap ends thereof facing one another across a connection gap extending between them from the connection opening. The connection bars are formed of a resilient material sufficiently resilient to allow the gap ends to be forced away from one another far enough to allow the pivot pin to pass between them toallow oblong object holder and any oblong object supported to be positioned in the first object retaining space. | 03-31-2011 |
20110073499 | Oblong object holder - A holder of oblong objects pivotably mounted therein so as to be selectively positionable and selectively retainable therein comprising a pair of oblong sidewall structures spaced apart across an object retaining space from one another with a restraining spring formed of a resilient sheet curved sufficiently to form a joined spring end with a pair of spring sides across from one another to each have a free end across from one another with each free end having a spring opening therethrough and with the restraining spring supported on the mounting side end of a supporting one of the sidewall structures in the pair thereof such that the spring openings therein are also across from one another. An ejector is mounted in the holder to be positioned in the object retaining space at an ejector side of the object retaining space to extend between the pair of spaced apart oblong sidewall structures with the ejector formed of a resilient material. A pivot pin is positionable concurrently through each of the spring openings, and also removable therefrom. | 03-31-2011 |
20110073509 | Oblong object holder - A holder of oblong objects pivotably mounted therein so as to be selectively positionable and selectively retainable therein comprising a pair of oblong sidewall structures spaced apart across an object retaining space from one another each having a mounting end such that a supporting one of the pair of sidewall structures has a divide extending therein partially along its length to provide a pair of split sidewall spring sheets across the divide from one another with each of the pair of sidewall spring sheets having a sidewall spring opening therethrough. An ejector is mounted in the holder positioned in the object retaining space at an ejector side of the object retaining space to extend between the pair of spaced apart oblong sidewall structures with the ejector formed of a resilient material. A pivot pin is positionable concurrently through each of the sidewall spring openings, and also removable therefrom. | 03-31-2011 |
Denis L. Palmer, Bixby, OK US
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20090278481 | APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR EFFICIENTLY CONTROLLING A HUB MOTOR - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for an efficient hub motor. A stator is attached to a shaft. Coils are embedded in the stator in a circular pattern. Two rotors are rotatably coupled to the shaft with the stator between them. Permanent magnets are embedded in each rotor. Each permanent magnet and each core has a similar cross-sectional shape. The permanent magnets are positioned in a circular pattern corresponding to the coils. The permanent magnets are positioned so that when a coil aligns with a permanent magnet a next coil aligns between two magnets. Shorting bars connect exterior edges of the permanent magnets. A sequence control connects each coil so that current flows in a coil in one direction and the sequence control disconnects the coil and reconnects the coil with current flowing in the opposite direction in response to a set of permanent magnets aligning with a coil. | 11-12-2009 |
Donald A. Palmer, Oliver Springs, TN US
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20100233017 | PRODUCTION OF MAGNESIUM METAL - A process of producing magnesium metal includes providing magnesium carbonate, and reacting the magnesium carbonate to produce a magnesium-containing compound and carbon dioxide. The magnesium-containing compound is reacted to produce magnesium metal. The carbon dioxide is used as a reactant in a second process. In another embodiment of the process, a magnesium silicate is reacted with a caustic material to produce magnesium hydroxide. The magnesium hydroxide is reacted with a source of carbon dioxide to produce magnesium carbonate. The magnesium carbonate is reacted to produce a magnesium-containing compound and carbon dioxide. The magnesium-containing compound is reacted to produce magnesium metal. The invention also relates to the magnesium metal produced by the processes described herein. | 09-16-2010 |
20120128571 | CARBONATION OF METAL SILICATES FOR LONG-TERM CO2 SEQUESTRATION - In a preferred embodiment, the invention relates to a process of sequestering carbon dioxide. The process comprises the steps of: (a) reacting a metal silicate with a caustic alkali-metal hydroxide to produce a hydroxide of the metal formerly contained in the silicate; (b) reacting carbon dioxide with at least one of a caustic alkali-metal hydroxide and an alkali-metal silicate to produce at least one of an alkali-metal carbonate and an alkali-metal bicarbonate; and (c) reacting the metal hydroxide product of step (a) with at least one of the alkali-metal carbonate and the alkali-metal bicarbonate produced in step (b) to produce a carbonate of the metal formerly contained in the metal silicate of step (a). | 05-24-2012 |
20130056916 | PRODUCTION OF MAGNESIUM METAL - A process of producing magnesium metal includes providing magnesium carbonate, and reacting the magnesium carbonate to produce a magnesium-containing compound and carbon dioxide. The magnesium-containing compound is reacted to produce magnesium metal. The carbon dioxide is used as a reactant in a second process. In another embodiment of the process, a magnesium silicate is reacted with a caustic material to produce magnesium hydroxide. The magnesium hydroxide is reacted with a source of carbon dioxide to produce magnesium carbonate. The magnesium carbonate is reacted to produce a magnesium-containing compound and carbon dioxide. The magnesium-containing compound is reacted to produce magnesium metal. The invention also relates to the magnesium metal produced by the processes described herein. | 03-07-2013 |
20140147371 | CARBONATION OF METAL SILICATES FOR LONG-TERM CO2 SEQUESTRATION - In a preferred embodiment, the invention relates to a process of sequestering carbon dioxide. The process comprises the steps of: (a) reacting a metal silicate with a caustic alkali-metal hydroxide to produce a hydroxide of the metal formerly contained in the silicate; (b) reacting carbon dioxide with at least one of a caustic alkali-metal hydroxide and an alkali-metal silicate to produce at least one of an alkali-metal carbonate and an alkali-metal bicarbonate; and (c) reacting the metal hydroxide product of step (a) with at least one of the alkali-metal carbonate and the alkali-metal bicarbonate produced in step (b) to produce a carbonate of the metal formerly contained in the metal silicate of step (a). | 05-29-2014 |
Douglas Palmer, Warwick, RI US
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20120241453 | DRINKING CUP LID - A drinking cup lid is disclosed. The drinking cup lid includes a body with a deck and an annular wall that depends downwards. The annular wall is adapted to insert into a drinking cup. A first gasket and a second gasket extend outward from the annular wall and are configured for sealing engagement with the drinking cup. A closure is pivotally attached to the annular wall and configured and arranged to pivot between a closed position, sealing the drinking cup closed, and an open position, opening the drinking cup. | 09-27-2012 |
Dwight R. Palmer, Longmont, CO US
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20090015860 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR IMPROVED JOB WORKFLOW PROCESSING - Methods and systems for improved workflow management for a related group of jobs. A group of related jobs are received from a job source and are processed independently and in accordance with an associated job type for each job. The jobs may be processed and reprocessed independent of all other jobs in the group and may be processed substantially concurrently or in parallel. A group workflow manager assures synchronization of the jobs to generate the expected order in the output. The synchronization is defined by synchronization actions processed as part of the workflow processing. The synchronization actions may be defined in the job type of each job, or in a group job type, or defined by user interaction. | 01-15-2009 |
20100073728 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR PRINTING ON VARIABLE FORM MEDIA - An apparatus, system, and process for printing on variable form media are provided. Variable form media has a variety of physical configurations. Each physical configuration may have a unique print target for receiving printing. The apparatus, system, and process include a computer configured to receive text information. The computer organizes the text information as relocatable print data. The relocatable print data may be printed at one or more print targets on one or more variable form medias. Each print target has a distinct position, orientation, and dimensions. The computer further calculates spatial print data directed to a specific variable form media from the relocatable print data. The spatial print data specifies the position, orientation, and dimension of the relocatable print data. The apparatus, system, and process print the spatial print data on the variable form media. In addition, the apparatus, system, and process may render the spatial print data and the variable form media on a display. | 03-25-2010 |
20120314256 | CUSTOMER-CONFIGURABLE WORKFLOW SYSTEM - Methods, systems, and apparatus for flexible, configurable job workflow processing. Features and aspects hereof provide for generating workflow models from configurable templates. The workflow models may include one or more phases, each comprising one or more processes, each process comprising one or more steps. The Phases, processes, and steps may all be defined by configuring parameters of corresponding templates. Information defining the workflow models and all job information for jobs to be executed are entries in an integrated database such that creation and update of workflow model information and job information is performed as simple database queries and updates. | 12-13-2012 |
Eric Clark Palmer, Richmond, VA US
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20100077529 | ARTICLE, LAMINATE AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - An article includes a porous membrane having pores, a first selectively permeable coating supported by the membrane and a component protective against delamination of the selectively permeable coating from the porous membrane and/or any other coatings applied thereto. The first selectively permeable coating includes an antichemical, antibiological, antiradiological and/or antimicrobial agent. The protective component may be provided alone, or as an element of the first selectively permeable coating, or, a second selectively permeable coating. A laminate and methods of providing these are also provided. | 04-01-2010 |
Gary L. Palmer, Shelley, ID US
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20090050718 | Method for Micro-sizing Organic, Inorganic and Engineered Compounds - A method and system are provided herein for forming microparticles from plastic and elastomeric materials that cannot be reduced in size by conventional methods. The system includes a high-pressure liquid nitrogen energy source, a feeder for providing a preferred constant and uninterrupted feed to a mill, a preferred integral injection device to meter the feed into a chamber for milling and/or classification, and a preferred exhaust system for collection of the milled product. | 02-26-2009 |
George M. Palmer, Kohler, WI US
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20110284556 | Insulated Shipping Container - An insulating container is disclosed. The insulating shipping container includes an outer container and pieces of laminated foam, which are cut or scored to create hinges that permit the laminated foam pieces to be configured into an insulating enclosure. Alternatively, the laminated foam pieces may be formed without hinges and friction fit into the outer container. | 11-24-2011 |
Grant J. Palmer, Nashville, TN US
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20110184178 | POLYMORPHS OF 5-(3-(ETHYLSULFONYL)PHENYL)-3,8-DIMETHYL-N-(1-METHYLPIPERIDIN-4-YL)-9H-PY- RIDO[2,3-B]INDOLE-7-CARBOXAMIDE AND METHODS OF USE THEREFOR - The invention relates to polymorphic forms of 5-(3-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-3,8-dimethyl-N-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-9h-pyrido[2,3-b]indole-7-carboxamide (referred to herein as Compound I), which has the formula: | 07-28-2011 |
20110201611 | Process for the Preparation of Compositions for Modulating a Kinase Cascade and Methods of Use Thereof - The invention relates to compositions comprising 2-(5-(4-(2-morpholinoethoxy)phenyl)pyridin-2-yl)-N-benzylacetamide and its mesylate and dihydrochloride salts. More specifically, the invention provides an efficient process for the synthesis of 2-(5-(4-(2-morpholinoethoxy)phenyl)pyridin-2-yl)-N-benzylacetamide and its mesylate and dihydrochloride salts and methods for modulating one or more components of a kinase cascade using the compositions of the invention. | 08-18-2011 |
20110201612 | Compositions for Modulating a Kinase Cascade and Methods of Use Thereof - The invention relates to compositions comprising 2-(5-(4-(2-morpholinoethoxy)phenyl)pyridin-2-yl)-N-benzylacetamide and its mesylate and dihydrochloride salts. The invention provides an efficient process for the synthesis of 2-(5-(4-(2-morpholinoethoxy)phenyl)pyridin-2-yl)-N-benzylacetamide and its mesylate and dihydrochloride salts and methods for modulating one or more components of a kinase cascade using the compositions of the invention. The present invention also provides a novel polymorph of the mesylate salt of 2-(5-(4-(2-morpholinoethoxy)phenyl)pyridin-2-yl)-N-benzylacetamide (Form A), characterized by a unique X-ray diffraction pattern and Differential Scanning Calorimetry profile, as well as a unique crystalline structure. | 08-18-2011 |
20130210822 | Compositions for Modulating a Kinase Cascade and Methods of Use Thereof - The invention relates to compositions comprising 2-(5-(4-(2-morpholinoethoxy)phenyl)pyridin-2-yl)-N-benzylacetamide and its mesylate and dihydrochloride salts. The invention provides an efficient process for the synthesis of 2-(5-(4-(2-morpholinoethoxy)phenyl)pyridin-2-yl)-N-benzylacetamide and its mesylate and dihydrochloride salts and methods for modulating one or more components of a kinase cascade using the compositions of the invention. The present invention also provides a novel polymorph of the mesylate salt of 2-(5-(4-(2-morpholinoethoxy)phenyl)pyridin-2-yl)-N-benzylacetamide (Form A), characterized by a unique X-ray diffraction pattern and Differential Scanning calorimetry profile, as well as a unique crystalline structure. | 08-15-2013 |
Harold D. Palmer, Monument, CO US
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20090188510 | Treatment of obstructive sleep disorders - The present invention provides a method and an apparatus for treating sleep disorders related to partial or complete obstruction of air passageways by the tongue during sleep, such as snoring and sleep apnea. A mouthpiece is inserted in a user's mouth, so that a radial portion of the mouthpiece is held between the user's teeth and lips. An extension portion of the mouthpiece extends from the radial portion forward, through the user's lips, ending in a tip in which is formed a suction hole. A vacuum bladder snugly fits on the tip of the extension portion of the mouthpiece, so that pinching the vacuum bladder expels air from the bladder through the suction hole and into the extension portion of the mouthpiece. When the mouthpiece is positioned in a person's mouth, releasing the compressed bladder creates a vacuum suitable for comfortably holding the person's tongue within a tongue cavity inside the extension portion of the mouthpiece. | 07-30-2009 |
Jeremy A. Palmer, Albuquerque, NM US
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20100127433 | Methods and Systems for Integrating Fluid Dispensing Technology With Stereolithography - An integrated system and method of integrating fluid dispensing technologies (e.g., direct-write (DW)) with rapid prototyping (RP) technologies (e.g., stereolithography (SL)) without part registration comprising: an SL apparatus and a fluid dispensing apparatus further comprising a translation mechanism adapted to translate the fluid dispensing apparatus along the Z-, Y- and Z-axes. The fluid dispensing apparatus comprises: a pressurized fluid container; a valve mechanism adapted to control the flow of fluid from the pressurized fluid container; and a dispensing nozzle adapted to deposit the fluid in a desired location. To aid in calibration, the integrated system includes a laser sensor and a mechanical switch. The method further comprises building a second part layer on top of the fluid deposits and optionally accommodating multi-layered circuitry by incorporating a connector trace. Thus, the present invention is capable of efficiently building single and multi-material SL fabricated parts embedded with complex three-dimensional circuitry using DW. | 05-27-2010 |
Jessica Louise Palmer, Troy, MI US
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20120161929 | Systems and Methods for Wireless Transmission of Data Using a Hall Effect Sensor - Embodiments of the present invention enable wireless transmission of data using a Hall Effect sensor. In an embodiment, data is wirelessly transmitted to a receiver by altering the direction of a magnetic field in a manner representative of the data. A Hall Effect sensor at the receiver receives and decodes the data by detecting the alterations in the magnetic field. In an embodiment, the Hall Effect sensor generates a bit stream representative of the direction of the magnetic field. | 06-28-2012 |
20120163132 | Systems and Methods for Wirelessly Programming a Prescription Bottle Cap - Embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for wirelessly programming a prescription bottle cap. In an embodiment, the system includes a base station comprising an inductor and processor configured to receive prescription dosage instructions and instruct the inductor to alter a magnetic field in a manner representative of the prescription dosage instructions. In an embodiment, the system further includes a wirelessly programmable cap comprising a sensor configured to detect the magnetic field and to generate the prescription dosage information based on the magnetic field. A control unit is configured to instruct the wirelessly programmable cap to send an alert at a time designated by the prescription dosage information. | 06-28-2012 |
Jim Palmer, Arlington, TN US
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20100229493 | Arm connection for a structural member - A structural member and method with an improved arm connection is provided that allows quick connection of an arm to the structural member. Pins are inserted through aligned apertures in first and second thru-vangs, as well as an abutting arm bracket. A flexible securement member is inserted through an aperture in the pins that is transverse to the pins. Last, an arm is secured to the arm bracket for support of electrical conductors strung thereon. | 09-16-2010 |
20130227897 | Truss-Based Monopole Support Structure - A monopole support assembly includes at least two truss assemblies secured to an outer surface of a monopole. At least two helical piers or micropiles are secured to the at least two truss assemblies, respectively. | 09-05-2013 |
20130227898 | Foundation System for Electrical Utility Structures - A foundation system for electrical utility structures is provided that minimizes impact on the chosen construction site, minimizes labor and minimizes associated installation costs. The foundation system comprises a structure to be supported at its base which has a plurality of arm members secured to the base and a plurality of helical piers or micropiles which are inserted into the ground and distally attached to the base of the structure by attaching to the arm members. | 09-05-2013 |
Joel Palmer, St. Louis, MO US
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20080267076 | SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR MAINTAINING A COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A system and apparatus for maintaining a communication system is disclosed. An apparatus that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a computer-readable storage medium in a maintenance server of a communication system, comprising computer instructions for monitoring for installed components in interconnected Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) networks of the communication system based at least in part on provisioning records for each of the interconnected DSL networks, filtering telemetry and maintenance data associated with the installed components in the interconnected DSL networks according to criteria comprising actual criteria and predictive criteria, monitoring for a fault in the installed components based at least in part on the telemetry and maintenance data associated with the actual criteria, and predicting a potential fault in the installed components based at least in part on the telemetry and maintenance data associated with the predictive criteria. Additional embodiments are disclosed. | 10-30-2008 |
Joel Palmer, Florissant, MO US
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20090217097 | PORTAL FACILITATING TELECOMMUNICATION INSTALLATION AND REPAIR SERVICES - A web server includes software to support a remotely accessible web portal for installation and repair services in conjunction with a telecommunication service provided to a customer by a provider. The software includes instructions to provide a first I&R user interface, including a plurality of selectable I&R objects in response to a first input from a remote field device, receive a second input from the remote field device indicating a user's selection of one of the I&R objects, generate a request to invoke an I&R application in response to receiving the input, transmit the request to invoke the I&R application to an I&R system, receive I&R data generated by the I&R application from the I&R system, and convey information indicative of the I&R data to the remote field device. | 08-27-2009 |
20110145714 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR WEB-INTEGRATED STATISTICAL ANALYSIS - A method and system for performing statistical analysis using a web browser includes selecting raw data for statistical analysis and specifying statistical operation(s) on the raw data. The web browser may be used to generate first program code corresponding to the statistical operation(s). After sending the first program code to a web server for execution, output data resulting from executing the first program code may be received at the web browser. The web browser may generate and display a graphical representation of the output data. The web browser may also be used to configure the graphical representation and generate second program code executable by a web browser for generating the graphical representation. | 06-16-2011 |
John R. Palmer, Huntsville, AL US
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20100206053 | APPARATUS FOR LEAK TESTING PRESSURIZED HOSES - A hose-attaching apparatus for leak-testing a pressurized hose may include a hose-attaching member. A bore may extend through the hose-attaching member. An internal annular cavity may extend coaxially around the bore. At least one of a detector probe hole and a detector probe may be connected to the internal annular cavity. At least a portion of the bore may have a diameter which is at least one of substantially equal to and less than a diameter of a hose to be leak-tested. | 08-19-2010 |
John Raymond Palmer, Fishers, IN US
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20100022524 | TRICYCLIC TETRAHYDROQUINOLINE ANTIBACTERIAL AGENTS - The invention includes tetrahydroquinoline and related compounds of formula I, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, that exhibit useful antibacterial activity against a wide range of human and veterinary pathogens. | 01-28-2010 |
20110092494 | Tricyclic Tetrahydroquinoline Antibacterial Agents - The invention includes tetrahydroquinoline and related compounds of formula I, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, that exhibit useful antibacterial activity against a wide range of human and veterinary pathogens. | 04-21-2011 |
Joseph Mcrae Palmer, Los Alamos, NM US
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20110255571 | ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN WIRLESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS - Wireless communication systems and methods utilize one or more remote terminals, one or more base terminals, and a communication channel between the remote terminal(s) and base terminal(s). The remote terminal applies a direct sequence spreading code to a data signal at a spreading factor to provide a direct sequence spread spectrum (DSSS) signal. The DSSS signal is transmitted over the communication channel to the base terminal which can be configured to despread the received DSSS signal by a spreading factor matching the spreading factor utilized to spread the data signal. The remote terminal and base terminal can dynamically vary the matching spreading factors to adjust the data rate based on an estimation of operating quality over time between the remote terminal and base terminal such that the amount of data being transmitted is substantially maximized whilst providing a specified quality of service. | 10-20-2011 |
J. Todd Palmer, Tuscaloosa, AL US
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20100294694 | CRATE - Crates may be positioned in stacked arrangements for use and nested arrangements for storage. The nested arrangements may be more compact to facilitate more efficient storage of the crates when not in use. The crates may include one or more features that may be sized and configured to align and/or interlock the crates when in the stacked arrangement and/or the nested arrangement. | 11-25-2010 |
Kenneth Palmer, Louisville, KY US
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20100221280 | PLANT-PRODUCED COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING PAPILLOMAVIRUS INFECTION AND RELATED METHODS - Compositions for treating papillomavirus (PV) infection in a subject include a PV L2 polypeptide produced from a eukaryotic expression system. | 09-02-2010 |
Kenneth E. Palmer, Owensboro, KY US
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20080213293 | Prevention and Treatment of Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis - Juvenile-onset recurrent respiratory papillomatosis is treated using active vaccination or passive immune therapy of neutralizing antibodies against HPV L2 neutralizing epitopes. | 09-04-2008 |
20090053261 | Modified tobacco mosaic virus particles as scaffolds for display of protein antigens for vaccine applications - Display of peptides or proteins in an ordered, repetitive array, such as on the surface of a virus-like particle, is known to induce an enhanced immune response relative to vaccination with the “free” protein antigen. The 2100 coat proteins comprising the rod-shaped capsid of Tobacco mosaic virus (TMV) can accommodate short peptide insertions into the primary sequence, but the display of larger protein moieties on the virion surface by genetic fusions to the capsid protein has not been possible. Since TMV lacks surface exposed residues compatible with commonly available linker chemistries, we employed a randomized library approach to introduce a reactive lysine at the externally located at the amino-terminus of the coat protein. We found that we could easily control the extent of virion conjugation and demonstrated stoichiometric biotinylation of the introduced lysine. To characterize this modular platform for the display of heterologous proteins, we bound a model antigen (streptavidin (SA)-green fluorescent protein (GFP), expressed and purified from plants) to the surface of TMV, creating a GFP-SA decorated virus particle. Rapid and quantitative determination of the level of TMV capsid decoration was accomplished by subjecting the complex to amino acid analysis and solving the family of linear equations relating the pmoles of each residue to the known amino acid composition of the complex components. We obtained a GFP-SA tetramer loading of 26%, which corresponds to display of approximately 2200 GFP moieties per intact virion. We evaluated the immunogenicity of GFP decorated virions in both mice and guinea pigs, and found augmented humoral IgG titers in both species, relative to unbound GFP-SA tetramer. In mice, we observed a detectable humoral immune response after only a single immunization with the TMV-protein complex. By demonstrating the presentation of whole proteins, this study expands the utility of TMV as a vaccine scaffold beyond that which is possible by genetic manipulation. | 02-26-2009 |
Kevin Palmer, Calhoun, GA US
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20110233090 | BUNDLE WRAPPING APPARATUS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - Various embodiments of the present invention provide devices and processes for packaging elongate items in shippable bundles using a corrugated slip sheet and wrapping material. The elongate items may then be stacked within a frame. The frame with the stacked elongate items may then be wrapped with a wrapping material. Next, the stack of elongate items with the wrapping material may be removed from the frame as a single unitized bundle for storage and subsequent shipment. | 09-29-2011 |
Mark W. Palmer, Peru, KS US
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20100145555 | Flight Control System - A system and method for a controlling an aircraft with flight control surfaces that are controlled both manually and by a computing device is disclosed. The present invention improves overall flight control operation by reducing the mechanical flight control surface components while providing sufficient back-up control capability in the event of either a mechanical or power-related failure. Through the present invention, natural feedback is provided to the operator from the mechanical flight control surface which operates independent of computer-aided flight control surfaces. Further, through the present invention, force input signals received from the pilot are filtered to improve the operation of the computer-aided flight control surfaces. | 06-10-2010 |
20140288731 | Flight Control System - A system and method for a controlling an aircraft with flight control surfaces that are controlled both manually and by a computing device is disclosed. The present invention improves overall flight control operation by reducing the mechanical flight control surface components while providing sufficient back-up control capability in the event of either a mechanical or power-related failure. Through the present invention, natural feedback is provided to the operator from the mechanical flight control surface which operates independent of computer-aided flight control surfaces. Further, through the present invention, force input signals received from the pilot are filtered to improve the operation of the computer-aided flight control surfaces. | 09-25-2014 |
Michael Palmer, New Berlin, WI US
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20110230731 | METHOD, DEVICE AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR DETERMINING AN INDICATOR OF GENERAL CLINICAL STATE - A method, device, and computer program product for determining a clinical index indicative of a general clinical state of a subject in terms of planned care are disclosed. A set of physiological parameters determined from the subject is selected for the type of care to be applied to the subject. A targeted value range is attached to each physiological parameter belonging to the set and a general condition index of the subject is determined as a function of two integers, where the integers belong to a group including (i) the number of physiological parameters of the set that are currently within respective targeted value ranges, (ii) the number of physiological parameters of the set that are currently outside respective targeted value ranges, and (iii) the total number of physiological parameters in the set of physiological parameters. | 09-22-2011 |
Michael D. Palmer US
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20120204103 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING DOCUMENTS - Techniques for adaptively processing a set of documents. The techniques include adaptively processing a plurality of documents associated with one or more transactions by processing at least a first document of the plurality of documents based at least in part on a first rule, wherein the first rule uses a first value for a first parameter associated with the first rule, determining whether to update the first rule based at least in part on a measure of performance evaluated for the first document, and if it is determined based on the measure of performance that the first rule is to be updated, updating the first rule by changing the first value of the first parameter to a second value different from the first value. | 08-09-2012 |
Michael J. Palmer, New Berlin, WI US
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20120161959 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REDUCING TRANSMITTER POWER CONSUMPTION WHILE AVOIDING DELAY OF DISPLAYED INFORMATION - The system and method of the present application includes a wireless transmitter adapted to receive physiological signals from a patient and to wirelessly transmit the physiological signals to a receiver, where a display device prepares the physiological signal for display on a display monitor. In one embodiment, both the wireless transmitter and receiver further include an estimation algorithm module. The estimation algorithm module in each of the wireless transmitter and the receiver calculate a physiological signal based on a collected signal. The system displays the calculated, estimated signal unless the error of the estimated signal reaches a predetermined threshold. When the estimated signal is being displayed, no transmission from the wireless transmitter is necessary. | 06-28-2012 |
20120198341 | System and Method of Automatic Scaling of Clinical Data for Varied Display Size - The system and method of the present application allows for the configurable display of a number of physiological parameters on a wide variety of display sizes, usually those displays that are smaller than the bedside monitor display. The system and method organizes data in a grid of displayable elements, each displayable element including a piece of information corresponding to a collected physiological parameter of a patient. Depending upon the size of the display, an appropriate number of displayable elements are organized in a grid on the display and the size of each grid on the display is configurable and adjustable by a user. | 08-02-2012 |
Michael Joseph Palmer US
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20110233915 | Multi-purpose elastic bookmark with pocket - Disclosed is a combination pocket and bookmark comprising a length of elastic material folded on one end and stitched to create an open top pocket on a length of a facing side of the elastic material, the second end of the elastic material attached to the back side of a bottom end of the pocket to create a loop, one end of a length of flexible ribbon attached to the elastic material a distance along the loop away from the pocket, the loop snugly wrapping around a book cover of a book, the pocket parallel to a spine of the book, the ribbon sufficient in length to be used as a bookmark. | 09-29-2011 |
Michael L. Palmer, Corrales, NM US
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20120066073 | USER INTEREST ANALYSIS SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A method and system analyze user interests. In some embodiments, the method identifies online social content associated with multiple users, and identifies a portion of the online social content associated with a first user. The method determines a first user interest based on the portion of the online social content associated with the first user. | 03-15-2012 |
Michael William Palmer, Virginia Beach, VA US
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20120255798 | Power generating unit for use in an electric vehicle - An electric automobile includes an electric motor coupled to a first axle that propels the automobile in a desired direction. An alternator or generator is coupled to the second axle and includes an output that powers the electric motor or recharges a power source that powers the electric motor. A gearbox is arranged to harness the reciprocating motion of one of the axles and provide angular motion to the shaft of the generator or alternator. | 10-11-2012 |
Michelle Palmer, Falling Waters, WV US
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20120141716 | Removable and Adhesable Checklist Notepad - Disclosed is a peelable checklist notepad, comprising a plurality of tear away strips. The strips are arranged in layers of connected sheets, wherein each sheet provides a plurality of strips connected by separation lines for recording a top-down list of items. Each strip allows a user to write a particular task or item reminder for later reference. The backside of each strip comprises an adhesive surface, which connects the sheet layers together and allows individual strips to be removed and placed onto another surface for item reminder purposes. Each strip is removed by separating it along its boundary and further peeling it back from its adhered position against an underlying replacement strip. The underlying strip then replaces the removed sheet with a vacant location to record a checklist or reminder item. | 06-07-2012 |
Miles Palmer, Great Falls, VA US
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20100240114 | BIOMASS PRODUCTION AND PROCESSING AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The present invention provides methods and systems for the production of macroalgae in a manner to provide a sustained, economical source of biomass that may be used in various end-use processes, including energy production. The invention provides specific combinations of macroalgae types, saltwater growth medium compositions, and open pond water containers that results in biomass production beyond what may occur naturally without the required manipulation. Specifically, macroalgae that produce an exoskeleton in the presence of brackish water (e.g., stoneworts) have been found to provide excellent biomass production under the conditions of the invention. | 09-23-2010 |
Miles R. Palmer, Great Falls, VA US
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20100300063 | Apparatus and Method for Combusting a Fuel at High Pressure and High Temperature, and Associated System and Device - A combustor apparatus is provided, comprising a mixing arrangement for mixing a carbonaceous fuel with enriched oxygen and a working fluid to form a fuel mixture. A combustion chamber is at least partially defined by a transpiration member. The transpiration member is at least partially surrounded by a pressure containment member. The combustion chamber has opposed inlet and outlet portions. The inlet portion of the combustion chamber is configured to receive the fuel mixture for the fuel mixture to be combusted at a combustion temperature. The combustion chamber is further configured to direct the resulting combustion product toward the outlet portion. The transpiration member directs a transpiration substance therethrough toward the combustion chamber for buffering interaction between the combustion product and the transpiration member. Associated systems, apparatuses, and methods are also provided. | 12-02-2010 |
20100314940 | ENERGY-SAVING ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEM - An electrical power system includes one or more protective devices in a plurality of electrical distribution panels. Each protective device has a power switch connectable between an electrical power source for the system and an electrical load and an operating-mode control switch whose state determines the power switch's operating mode. A computer is remotely-located relative to the electrical distribution panels. Each of the protective devices is operable such that: if the operating-mode control switch is in a first state, the power switch opens and closes according to instructions stored within the protective device; and if the operating-mode control switch is in a second state, the power switch is controllable based on instructions from the remotely-located computer. | 12-16-2010 |
20110083435 | APPARATUS FOR COMBUSTING A FUEL AT HIGH PRESSURE AND HIGH TEMPERATURE, AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEM - A combustor apparatus is provided, comprising a mixing arrangement for mixing a carbonaceous fuel with enriched oxygen and a working fluid to form a fuel mixture. A combustion chamber is at least partially defined by a porous perimetric transpiration member, at least partially surrounded by a pressure containment member. The combustion chamber has longitudinally spaced apart inlet and outlet portions. The fuel mixture is received by the inlet portion for combustion within the combustion chamber at a combustion temperature to form a combustion product. The combustion chamber further directs the combustion product longitudinally toward the outlet portion. The porous transpiration member is configured to substantially uniformly direct a transpiration substance laterally therethrough, about the perimeter thereof defining the combustion chamber and longitudinally between the inlet and outlet portions, toward the combustion chamber for buffering interaction between the combustion product and the porous transpiration member. Associated systems are also provided. | 04-14-2011 |
Peter J. Palmer, Los Gatos, CA US
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20120234253 | Portable pet toilet - A portable pet toilet comprising three layers; a surface layer designed such that a pet is encouraged to urinate upon it, a bottom layer (shield layer) designed to prevent urine from contaminating any floor material upon which it rests, and an intermediate layer designed to absorb and retain the amount of urine that can be expected to be excreted by the pet. The bottom layer is afforded with a means for securing the position of the other two layers while allowing all three layers to be formed into a compact roll to facilitate portability. | 09-20-2012 |
Richard K. Palmer, Caldwell, ID US
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20100281741 | REMOVABLE HAND PROTECTOR FOR SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOLS - The device is an attachment for pistols for extending the rear of the grip or handle of the pistol, so that a user's hand or hands are not able to come into contact with the bottom of the slide of the handgun. | 11-11-2010 |
Richard Wesley Palmer, Parkville, MO US
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20090018860 | METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR BACK OFFICE CHECK CONVERSION - A method and computer program for facilitating back office check conversion in a retail establishment, such as during reconciliation of cash drawers. The method broadly includes the steps of retrieving first check data from a point of sale system; imaging the check to capture second check data; comparing the first and second check data to confirm that they are substantially identical; determining whether the check is eligible for automated processing; and, if so, adding the image of the check to an electronic file for subsequent transmission of the check data to a financial institution. The method may also include allowing for scheduling automatic resubmission of a returned check. The method may also include maintaining a database of the check data, and allowing for accessing and searching the database for particular check data via an electronic network. | 01-15-2009 |
Robert D. Palmer, Norman, OK US
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20110285582 | CYLINDRICAL POLARIMETRIC PHASED ARRAY RADAR - A radar data acquisition system including a polarimetric phased array antenna and a radar control and processing system. The polarimetric phased array antenna includes a support system, an array of panels and a switching network. One or more of the panels include a dual pole antenna for at least one of transmitting and receiving a dual polarization electromagnetic beam. The switching network communicates with the panels such that at least one of power, radar and control signals are sent to and received from one or more selected panels. The radar control and processing system communicates with the switching network for forming electromagnetic signals directed to one or more selected panels such that the selected panels form a dual polarization electromagnetic beam, and for reading signals sensed by one or more selected panels and for decoding the signals into an electronic radar output. | 11-24-2011 |
Robert D. Palmer, St. Louis, MO US
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20110166883 | Systems and Methods for Modeling Healthcare Costs, Predicting Same, and Targeting Improved Healthcare Quality and Profitability - A comprehensive healthcare analytic and predicative modeling system that tracks costs for patients on a long term basis (greater than 6 months, one-year, or more) to assess the long-term effectiveness of various treatment options. Based upon the evaluation of the long-term effectiveness of various treatment options, the system then delivers a predictive model, which is based on data extracted and aggregated from dissimilar databases, that analyzes up-to-date economic and clinical outcomes, and then, using this data, can estimate long-term future treatment results from an economic and clinical perspective. Also disclosed herein is a personal electronic medical record on a computer network created by a medical provider on the authorization of the patient and controlled by the patient. Lastly, disclosed herein is a computer system for the consolidation of medical and financial data from disparate databases into a unitary data format. | 07-07-2011 |
Rodney D. Palmer, Harrison, MI US
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20090252822 | Snow Ball Forming Apparatus - Disclosed is a snow ball forming apparatus for forming snow balls. The snow ball forming apparatus includes a first elongated member, a second elongated member, an attachment means, a first hemispherical cup and a second hemispherical cup. The first and the second elongated members have a top end portion, a bottom end portion, and an inner surface and an outer surface extending between the top end portion and the bottom end portion. The attachment means hingedly couples the first and the second elongated members. Each of the first and the second hemispherical cups are configured at the top end portions of the first and the second elongated members, respectively, and comprise a cavity adapted to receive snow configured therein. The first and the second hemispherical cups may be moved towards each other to form a snow ball from the snow received in the cavity thereof. | 10-08-2009 |
Roger Palmer, Cleveland Heights, OH US
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20120060953 | AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM SERVICE VALVE AND METHOD - An air conditioning service valve includes a valve body with a pair of tubes extending from the valve body. The tubes have respective first ends, proximal to the valve body, that extend away from the valve body at nonzero angles to one another, such as substantially perpendicular. One of the tubes has a bend, such that second ends of the tubes, distal to the valve body, are substantially parallel to one another. The air conditioning service valve may be mounted to a bracket without use of fasteners, for example with the valve body engaging edges, tangs, and/or tabs of the bracket. The valve body also has a stem port and a charge port, with the stem port parallel to the second ends of the tubes. The arrangement of the tubes allows use of a smaller valve body, while also reducing pressure drop relative to prior Z-flow valves. | 03-15-2012 |
Roger C. Palmer, Cleveland Heights, OH US
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20120096886 | VEHICLE PERSONAL COOLING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A personal cooling system, such as for a cabless or other open-cab vehicle, includes a contact cooler that contacts the vehicle user, a forced-air cooler that directs cooled air to the vehicle user, and a recirculating fluid system that is operatively coupled to both the contact cooler and the forced-air cooler to provide cooling to both the contact cooler and the forced-air cooler. Contact cooling may be provided to the upper back of a vehicle user. Forced-air cooling may be provided on any of a number of areas of the user's body. The system may be able to detect the presence of a user in the seat. The detection of a user may trigger an initial relatively high level of cooling, which is followed after a predetermined time by a reduction of the level of cooling to a relatively low level of cooling. | 04-26-2012 |
Roger C. Palmer, Cleveland Hts., OH US
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20120023993 | EVAPORATOR WITH INTEGRATED HEATING ELEMENT - An evaporator coil includes a conduit having an interior passageway that provides a pathway for a flow of refrigerant. An outer wall of the conduit forms a channel having a longitudinal opening. The channel extends lengthwise adjacent to the interior passageway. The channel contains an electrical heating element that is in thermal contact with the conduit. The electrical heating element periodically provides heat to defrost the evaporator coil during an evaporator defrost cycle. The electrical heating element may be coupled directly to the channel or be housed within a second conduit that is at least partially contained within the channel. | 02-02-2012 |
Roger Clive Palmer, Cleveland Hts., OH US
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20120159985 | FORMED ALUMINUM FOIL BASED HOSE - A hose and method of forming the hose are disclosed. The hose includes a first end portion for coupling the hose to a first component and a second end portion for coupling the hose to a second component. The first end portion and the second end portion are connected by a length of the hose. The hose has two refrigerant barrier layers extending along its length between the first end portion and the second end portion, and a tubular layer surrounding the second refrigerant barrier layer. At least one of the refrigerant barrier layers is a metal barrier layer. The length of hose has a flexible hose section and a substantially inflexible hose section. The flexible hose section is located between the substantially inflexible hose section and one of the end portions of the hose. | 06-28-2012 |
Ryan Palmer, Portland, OR US
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20120249429 | CONTINUED VIRTUAL LINKS BETWEEN GESTURES AND USER INTERFACE ELEMENTS - A device includes a processor to receive input data from an image detector, where the input data includes data obtained from tracking air movements of a user's body part interacting with a virtual object of the electronic display, the processor to map the input data to a control input to move the virtual object beyond the display. The device could, for example, include a mobile device such as a smartphone or a laptop. The virtual object could for example move to another display or to a bezel of the device. A touch screen sensor may allow the virtual object to be pinched from the display, before being lifted beyond the display. The processor may map the input data to control input to create a virtual binding of the virtual object in order to create a visual rendering of a connection between the virtual object and the user's body part. | 10-04-2012 |
20120249443 | VIRTUAL LINKS BETWEEN DIFFERENT DISPLAYS TO PRESENT A SINGLE VIRTUAL OBJECT - Virtual links are used between two different displays to represent a single virtual object. In one example, the invention includes generating a three-dimensional space having a first display of a real first device and a second display of a real second device and a space between the first display and the second display, receiving a launch command as a gesture with respect to the first display, the launch command indicating that a virtual object is to be launched through the space toward the second display, determining a trajectory through the space toward the second display based on the received launch command, and presenting a portion of the trajectory on the second display. | 10-04-2012 |
20140300565 | VIRTUAL LINKS BETWEEN DIFFERENT DISPLAYS TO PRESENT A SINGLE VIRTUAL OBJECT - Virtual links are used between two different displays to represent a single virtual object. In one example, the invention includes generating a three-dimensional space having a first display of a real first device and a second display of a real second device and a space between the first display and the second display, receiving a launch command as a gesture with respect to the first display, the launch command indicating that a virtual object is to be launched through the space toward the second display, determining a trajectory through the space toward the second display based on the received launch command, and presenting a portion of the trajectory on the second display. | 10-09-2014 |
Sarah L. Palmer, New Palestine, IN US
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20110270469 | UNIVERSAL MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR A HANDHELD ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A universal mounting system for a handheld electronic device includes a handheld electronic device, a first mounting plate, and a second mounting plate. The handheld electronic device includes universal mounting members operable to mount to mounting plates. The first mounting plate includes first receiving members operable to detachably couple to the universal mounting members of the handheld electronic device. The first mounting plate also includes a fastener assembly operable to detachably couple the first mounting plate to a person. The second mounting plate includes second receiving members operable to detachably couple to the universal mounting members of the handheld electronic device. The second mounting plate also includes a connector assembly operable to attach the second mounting plate to a vehicle. | 11-03-2011 |
20150029655 | RUGGED HARD DRIVE - According to an embodiment of the disclosure, an apparatus includes a sleeve configured to surround a hard drive. The sleeve includes a side portion, a bottom portion, a top portion, a front portion, and a back portion. At least one of the side portion, the bottom portion, the top portion, the front, or the back portion is made of an elastomeric material configured to absorb a portion of shock or vibration from being imparted on the hard drive. Additionally, at least one of the side portion, the top portion, or the bottom portion is tapered. | 01-29-2015 |
Sarah L. Palmer, Indianapolis, IN US
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20110084106 | Electronic Flight Bag Mounting System - According to one embodiment, an electronic flight bag mounting system a cockpit mounting member coupled to an electronic flight bag mounting member. The cockpit mounting member is configured to mount to a cockpit of an aircraft, while the electronic flight bag mounting member is configured to be coupled to an electronic flight bag. The electronic flight bag mounting member is movable from a deployed position in which a display of the electronic flight bag faces a cockpit seat configured in the cockpit to a storage position in which the electronic flight bag faces away from the cockpit seat. | 04-14-2011 |
Stephen Benet Palmer, Saint Louis, MO US
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20090148540 | Antibacterial composition and method of production - An electrolysis method is described for generating an aqueous solution of copper citrate that has bacteriocidal activity against methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteria. Gram positive bacteria are known to be relatively more sensitive to the bacteriocidal activities of copper ions than are Gram negative bacteria. Situations exist in which a disinfectant that is relatively more toxic for Gram positive bacteria will be advantageous over a more broadly active disinfectant, such as that provided by most other disinfectants. In particular, a disinfectant that is relatively selective for Gram positive bacteria could help preserve various non-pathogenic Gram negative microbial populations. The residual Gram negative bacteria can potentially compete with, and thereby lessen the chances of the reintroduction of pathogenic Gram positive bacteria, such as MRSA, Streptococcus, Clostridium difficile and Listeria monocytogenes. | 06-11-2009 |
20100099758 | Regenerative wound healing using copper-silver citrate composition - A composition containing copper and silver ions electrolytically generated in a solution of citric acid that also contains potassium carbonate is shown to expedite the healing of wounds with regeneration of normal tissue architecture and without excessive scarring. A wide range of wounds and other forms of tissue damage affecting the skin and other areas of the body respond favorably to the direct application of the composition, with expedited healing, re-growth of normal appearing (non-scar) tissue and symptomatic relief from pain and swelling. The composition acts in both humans and animals through a novel mechanism provisionally termed the tissue regeneration induced pathway (TRIP). | 04-22-2010 |
Todd Palmer, Tuscaloosa, AL US
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20100147198 | PALLET - A pallet may include a first portion and a second portion that may be arranged in a use position. The first and second portions may also be arranged in one or more nested positions that may be more compact than the first position to help facilitate more efficient storage of the portions. The portions may also include one or more magnets that may be used to help secure the portions in the use position and/or the nested positions. The portions may include one or more interlocking and/or engaging features that may be used to help secure the portions in the use position and/or the nested positions. If desired, the first and second portions may be sized and configured to be independently used as pallets. | 06-17-2010 |
Todd S. Palmer, Corvallis, OR US
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20090129532 | STABLE STARTUP SYSTEM FOR A NUCLEAR REACTOR - A nuclear reactor module includes a reactor vessel containing coolant, a reactor core submerged in the coolant, and a heat exchanger configured to remove heat from the coolant. The nuclear reactor module further includes one or more heaters configured to add heat to the coolant during a startup operation and prior to the reactor core going critical. | 05-21-2009 |
20130182808 | STABLE STARTUP SYSTEM FOR A NUCLEAR REACTOR - A stable startup system includes a reactor vessel containing coolant, a reactor core submerged in the coolant, and a heat exchanger configured to remove heat from the coolant. The stable startup system further includes one or more heaters configured to add heat to the coolant during a startup operation and prior to the reactor core going critical. | 07-18-2013 |
Todd Stephen Palmer, Corvallis, OR US
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20120027152 | ISOTOPE PRODUCTION TARGET - An isotope production target may include an outer diameter wall and an inner diameter wall. An isotope source may be located between the inner diameter wall and the outer diameter wall, and the isotope source may comprise fissile material interspersed with one or more voided regions. A central region may be located within the inner diameter wall, and the central region may be configured to house a neutron thermalization volume. | 02-02-2012 |
Walter E. Palmer, Indianapolis, IN US
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20090276119 | Sump With Controlled Oil Level - A motor vehicle having a transmission sump with a controlled oil level is disclosed. The motor vehicle includes a scavenge pump which draws oil from the transmission sump via a scavenge valve. The scavenge valve may be controlled to cause the scavenge pump to draw oil from a selected oil level. | 11-05-2009 |
Walter Eric Palmer, Indianapolis, IN US
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20090277512 | SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING FLUID LEVEL IN A SUMP - A system for controlling the level of hydraulic fluid between a first and second sump in a transmission includes a valve assembly located within the first sump. The valve assembly includes a valve that is moveable between two positions. The valve assembly includes first and second inlet ports that communicate with the first sump and an outlet port that communicates with the second sump. The second inlet port has an opening that is located higher than an opening to the first inlet port. Hydraulic fluid within the first sump communicates through the first inlet port to the outlet port when the valve is in the first position, and hydraulic fluid within the first sump communicates through the second inlet port to the outlet port when the valve is in the second position. | 11-12-2009 |