Parkinson, US
Aaron Parkinson, Boca Raton, FL US
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20120075474 | CONTROLLING ACCESS TO A CONTROL PANEL COMPARTMENT - The present invention relates to a method for controlling access to a compartment of a control panel. The method includes the step of posing, with a controller, an indemnification query to a user. The controller receives a response to the indemnification query. The method further includes the step of enabling, with the controller, access to the compartment subsequent to receiving said response. | 03-29-2012 |
Aaron Parkinson, Parker, CO US
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20100280307 | USING A GENETIC ALGORITHM IN MIXED MODE DEVICE - Apparatus and method for at least partially fitting a medical implant system to a recipient is described. The medical implant system is configured to provide electrical stimulation and at least one other mode of stimulation to the recipient. These apparatuses and methods comprise executing a genetic algorithm to select a set of parameter values for the medical implant system. This genetic algorithm may comprise generating successive generations of child populations and then providing a determined set of parameter values to the medical implant system for use in providing stimulation to the recipient. | 11-04-2010 |
Andrew Parkinson, Shawnee, KS US
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20130330737 | EX VIVO METHODS TO IDENTIFY CIRCULATING DRUG METABOLITES WITH DRUG INTERACTION POTENTIAL - Ex vivo methods of detecting and analyzing circulating drug metabolites with drug interaction potential are provided. The methods include the use of clinical plasma samples from subjects who have been administered an investigational drug in vivo. The clinical plasma samples will contain both the parent drug and associated metabolites. A control plasma sample spiked directly with the drug of interest can be used as a standard reference. The plasma samples can be applied to an in vitro test system to evaluate the changes in activity or expression of drug-metabolizing enzymes and/or drug transporters in the test systems to determine circulating drug metabolites with drug interaction potential. By comparing the clinical plasma sample to the drug-spiked control, the inhibitory and/or inducing effects on drug-metabolizing enzymes and/or drug transporters can be correctly attributed to the parent drug or its associated metabolites. | 12-12-2013 |
Anthony J. Parkinson, Jensen Beach, FL US
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20110056505 | HAIR BRUSH - A multi-functional hair brush comprising an elongate body including a handle segment and a bristle segment. The bristle segment of the multi-functional hair brush includes at least two types or styles of bristles, each performing a separate and different function in styling hair. In one embodiment, the multi-functional hair brush includes a round brush bristled in two different ways to perform two different functions. The two different brislings may include first bristles on a first half of the round brush to start and straighten a difficult hair, and second bristles on a second and opposite half of the round brush to finish styling the hair. In another embodiment, the handle segment of the hair brush includes an off-set handle. The off-set handle provides improved feel and comfort in handling the hair brush while styling hair. | 03-10-2011 |
Blake Parkinson, Albany, NY US
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20150228499 | Etching Method to Form Spacers Having Multiple Film Layers - Methods herein can be used for removing silicon nitride around fins and other structures without damaging underlying silicon structures. Methods herein also include forming dual layer spacers and L-shaped spacers, as well as other configurations. Techniques include a multi-step process of anisotropic etching of low-k material with high selectivity to silicon nitride, followed by isotropic etching of SiN with high selectivity to the low-k material. Such techniques, for example, can be used to form an L-shaped spacer on a 3-D gate structure, as well as providing a method for completely removing silicon nitride without damaging surrounding or underlying materials. | 08-13-2015 |
20150364338 | Method to Improve Etch Selectivity During Silicon Nitride Spacer Etch - Techniques herein include methods to increase etching selectivity among materials. Techniques herein include a cyclical process of etching and oxidation of a silicon nitride (Sin) spacer and silicon (such as polycrystalline silicon). This technique can increase selectivity to the silicon so that silicon is less likely to be etched or damaged while silicon nitride is etched from sidewalls. Techniques and chemistries as disclosed herein can be more selective to silicon oxide and silicon as compared to silicon nitride. An oxidizing step creates an oxide protection film on silicon surfaces that is comparatively thicker to any oxide film formed on nitride surfaces. As such, techniques here enable better removal of silicon nitride and silicon nitride spacer materials. | 12-17-2015 |
Chirstopher Daniel Parkinson, Raleigh, NC US
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20100174503 | Monitoring NFET/PFET Skew in Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor Devices - An apparatus for directly measuring performance offset of NFET transistors with respect to PFET transistors in CMOS device processing includes a ring oscillator whose frequency is used to measure random across chip variations, as well as correlated across chip variations; a balanced inverter having a input driven by the ring oscillator, wherein the balanced inverter is designed to be formed such that a current drive capability of one or more NFET devices of the inverter is substantially equal to a current drive capability of one or more PFET devices of the inverter at a given operating temperature; and a capacitor coupled to an output of the inverter, with a voltage across the capacitor indicative of whether a skew exists between NFET device performance and PFET device performance. | 07-08-2010 |
Christopher Parkinson, Richland, WA US
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20090117890 | Mobile wireless display for accessing data from a host and method for controlling - An apparatus includes a monocular display with a wireless communications interface, a user input device, a transmitter, and a controller. The monocular display is positioned relative to the user's eye to display images to the user while occluding less than half of the user's maximum viewing space. The apparatus can incorporate a wireless communication controller that not only provides a video link to a host device, but also provides for control and management of a host device and other more devices. In this context, a host device may be any appropriate device that sources audio, video, text, office functionality and other information, such as a cell phone, personal computer, laptop, media player, and/or the like. The apparatus and the host may support Microsoft Windows SideShow, Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), and Virtual Network Computing (VNC). | 05-07-2009 |
20090251409 | MOBILE WIRELESS DISPLAY SOFTWARE PLATFORM FOR CONTROLLING OTHER SYSTEMS AND DEVICES - A wireless headset can incorporate a wireless communication controller that not only provides a video link to a host device, but also provides for control and management of a host device and other more devices. In this context, a host device may be any appropriate device that sources audio, video, text, and other information, such as a cell phone, personal computer, laptop, media player, and/or the like. | 10-08-2009 |
20110001699 | REMOTE CONTROL OF HOST APPLICATION USING MOTION AND VOICE COMMANDS - A remote control microdisplay device that uses hand and head movement and voice commands to control the parameters of a field of view for the microdisplay within a larger virtual display area associated with a host application. | 01-06-2011 |
20110084900 | HANDHELD WIRELESS DISPLAY DEVICE HAVING HIGH-RESOLUTION DISPLAY SUITABLE FOR USE AS A MOBILE INTERNET DEVICE - A handheld wireless display device, having at least SVGA-type resolution, includes a wireless interface, such as BluetoothrM, WiFi™, Wimax™, cellular or satellite, to allow the device to utilize a number of different hosts, such as a cell phone, personal computer, media player. The display may be monocular or binocular. Input mechanisms, such as switches, scroll wheels, touch pads, allow selection and navigation of menus, playing media files, setting volume and screen brightnesdcontrast, activating host remote controls or performing other commands. The device may include MIM diodes, Hall effect sensors, or other position transducers and/or accelerometers to detect lateral movements along and rotational gestures around the X, Y and Z axes as gesture inputs and movement queues. These commands may change pages, scroll up, down or across an enlarged screen image, such as for web browsing. An embedded software driver permits replicating a high-resolution screen display from a host PC. | 04-14-2011 |
20110169928 | VIDEO EYEWEAR FOR SMART PHONE GAMES - Connections, software programming and interaction between a smart phone and a Head Mounted Display (HMD) or other video eyewear to improve user experience. The signal from an accelerometer and/or a touch screen in a smart phone is used only for certain control of an application program, such as to steer a racing car or a plane or to move a game persona character within a virtual space. The main scene for the game is displayed in the HMD and not the smart phone screen. One or more inputs from the HMD such as a head tracker or camera, are connected to the smart phone either via a wire or wirelessly such as via WiFi or Bluetooth. The head tracking and/or camera inputs are used as another input to the game, such as to pan/zoom or change the viewpoint of the user. In a still further implementation, the HMD also can have an integrated processor to make it a “smart” HMD. The game can take advantage of the processing power in such a smart HMD, to implement functions such as side-by-side video processing to provide 3D video to the user. | 07-14-2011 |
20120068914 | MINIATURE COMMUNICATIONS GATEWAY FOR HEAD MOUNTED DISPLAY - A head mounted display (HMD) system includes a number of separately and uniquely packaged components. A first component is a headset that incorporates at least a microphone input and speaker output devices into headset housing apparatus designed to be supported about the user's head or face. A microdisplay element is located in an optical pod at the end of an adjustable boom as part of the headset. Additional components, including electronic circuits, such as a microcomputer, one or more wired and wireless interfaces, associated memory or storage devices, auxiliary device mounts and the like are packaged in the headset or as a pager sized gateway device having a belt clip. | 03-22-2012 |
20120068921 | WIRELESS VIDEO HEADSET WITH SPREAD SPECTRUM OVERLAY - Enhanced Bluetooth and/or cellular frequency hopping radios are integrated into a hands-free wireless mobile computing and video display headset. Forms of these enhanced headsets incorporating the enhanced frequency hopping spread spectrum radio technology are of interest to military, police, fire fighters, first responders and certain commercial companies such as utility companies seeking private cellular systems seeking enhanced communication privacy. | 03-22-2012 |
20120075177 | LAPEL MICROPHONE MICRO-DISPLAY SYSTEM INCORPORATING MOBILE INFORMATION ACCESS - A shoulder mounted lapel microphone housing that encloses a microdisplay, a computer, and other communication system components. A microdisplay element is located on or in the microphone housing. Other electronic circuits, such as a microcomputer, one or more wired and wireless interfaces, associated memory or storage devices, auxiliary device mounts and the like are packaged in the microphone housing and/or in an optional pager sized gateway device having a belt clip. Motion, gesture, and/or audio processing circuits in the system provide a way for the user to input commands to the system without a keyboard or mouse. The system provides connectivity to other computing devices such as cellular phones, smartphones, laptop computers, or the like. | 03-29-2012 |
20120235896 | BLUETOOTH OR OTHER WIRELESS INTERFACE WITH POWER MANAGEMENT FOR HEAD MOUNTED DISPLAY - A Head Mounted Display (HMD) system that includes a wireless front end that interprets spoken commands and/or hand motions and/or body gestures to selectively activate subsystem components only as needed to carry out specific commands. | 09-20-2012 |
20120236025 | ADVANCED REMOTE CONTROL OF HOST APPLICATION USING MOTION AND VOICE COMMANDS - A head mounted microdisplay (HMD) device that uses hand, body, head movement or gesture and voice commands to control interaction with a local processor or host computer. The local processor overlays information, such as onto an operating system desktop or application program menu, indicating the motion, gesture, and/or voice input needed to activate an associated action. | 09-20-2012 |
20120287284 | HEADSET COMPUTER THAT USES MOTION AND VOICE COMMANDS TO CONTROL INFORMATION DISPLAY AND REMOTE DEVICES - A wireless hands-free portable headset computer with a micro display arranged near but below a wearer's eye in a peripheral vision area not blocking the wearer's main line of sight. The headset computer can display an image or portions of an image, wherein the portions can be enlarged. The headset computer also can be equipped with peripheral devices, such as light sources and cameras that can emit and detect, respectively, visible light and invisible radiation, such as infrared radiation and ultraviolet radiation. The peripheral devices are controllable by the wearer by voice command or by gesture. The headset computer also can be broken down into component parts that are attachable to another article worn by an individual, such as a helmet or respirator mask. | 11-15-2012 |
20130174205 | Wireless Hands-Free Computing Head Mounted Video Eyewear for Local/Remote Diagnosis and Repair - The present application relates to human/computer interfaces and more particularly to a wireless computing headset with one or more microdisplay devices that can provide hands-free remote control of attached or remote peripheral devices, systems and/or networks. A wireless hands-free video computing headset, and corresponding method, enabling communication with a host processor to provide the user omnipresent expertise is disclosed. The wireless hands-free video computing headset, which includes a microdisplay device to present information to the user graphically, communicates with a host processor to provide the user with an expert resource. The expert resource may take numerous forms, such as diagnostic software, or live human support. The wireless hands-free video computing headset is useful by enabling the user to focus his or her attention, and maintain his or her focus, on a physical subject by enabling hands-free control, enabling the user the ability to continuously manipulate the subject manually with his or her hands as needed. | 07-04-2013 |
20130231937 | Context Sensitive Overlays In Voice Controlled Headset Computer Displays - In headset computers that leverage voice commands, often the user does not know what voice commands are available. In one embodiment, a method includes providing a user interface in a headset computer and, in response to user utterance of a cue toggle command, displaying at least one cue in the user interface. Each cue can correspond to a voice command associated with code to execute. In response to user utterance of the voice command, the method can also include executing the code associated with the voice command. The user can therefore ascertain what voice commands are available. | 09-05-2013 |
20130239000 | Searchlight Navigation Using Headtracker To Reveal Hidden or Extra Document Data - In one embodiment, a method for displaying a user interface on a display of a head worn computer can include displaying a first layer of information in the user interface on a display of the head worn computer. The method can further include receiving a directional input from body movement, eye tracking, or hand gestures. The method can additionally include highlighting an area of the user interface on the display with a second layer of information. The area can be located in the user interface based on the received directional input. | 09-12-2013 |
20130288753 | Headset Computer (HSC) As Auxiliary Display With ASR and HT Input - The present invention related to human/computer interfaces and more particularly to a headset computing display device that accepts voice commands and tracks head motions to provide command inputs to and receive display information from a software application executed on a host computing device. An example embodiment of the present invention includes a method of, and corresponding system for, operating a native Smartphone or PC application, simultaneously displaying an output of the application through the Smartphone or PC screen and a headset computing display device, and using speech and head tracking commands to control the native application. The present invention enables hands-free operation of a Smartphone or PC application. | 10-31-2013 |
20130289971 | Instant Translation System - A method of, and corresponding headset computer for, performing instant speech translation including, establishing a local network including a link between a first and a second headset computer in which preferred language settings of each headset computer are exchanged, transmitting captured speech in a first language from a first headset computer to a network-based speech recognition service to recognize and transcribe the captured speech as text, receiving the text at the first headset computer, broadcasting the text over the local network to at least the second headset computer, receiving the text at the second headset computer, transmitting the received text from the second headset computer to a network-based text translation service to translate the text to a text in a second language, receiving the text in the second language at the second headset computer from the network-based text translation service, and displaying the translated text at the second headset computer. | 10-31-2013 |
20130300649 | Headset Computer Operation Using Vehicle Sensor Feedback for Remote Control Vehicle - A system performs stable control of moving devices (such as a helicopter or robot) with attached camera(s), providing live imagery back to a head-mounted computer (HMC). The HMC controls the moving device. The HMC user specifies a desired path or location for the moving device. Camera images enable the user-specified instructions to be followed accurately and the device's position to be maintained thereafter. A method of controlling a moving device with a headset computer includes analyzing, at the headset computer, at least one image received from the moving device to form an indication of change in position of the moving device. The method displays to a user of the headset computer the indication of change in position of the moving device. The method can additionally include enabling the user to control the moving device. | 11-14-2013 |
20130326208 | Headset Computer (HSC) with Docking Station and Dual Personality - An example embodiment of the present invention includes a headset computing device (HSC) having a port for docking. When worn on a user's head, the HSC operates in a “headset” mode and behaves as a hands-free computing device. When docked with a docking station, the HSC operates in a “docked” mode and behaves as a conventional PC using a conventional PC monitor as a display output and keyboard and/or mouse input devices. Operating in the headset mode, the HSC can use automatic speech recognition and head-tracking features to recognize verbal and head-motion commands and presents to the user a specific set of hands-fee applications or application features. When in the docked mode, the headset computing device makes available a different set of applications or application features more suited to keyboard and mouse operation. A common data set stored in the headset memory supports both/all sets of applications. | 12-05-2013 |
20140002357 | Enabling and Disabling Features of a Headset Computer Based on Real-Time Image Analysis | 01-02-2014 |
20140111427 | LifeBoard - Series Of Home Pages For Head Mounted Displays (HMD) That Respond to Head Tracking - To assist with hands-free computing, the Head Mounted Display or Headset Computer utilizes a series of user configurable Home Pages that contain the shortcuts and widgets the user wants. This allows the user to design a user interface environment which gives him the information he wants, in the order he wants. | 04-24-2014 |
20140132507 | BLUETOOTH OR OTHER WIRELESS INTERFACE WITH POWER MANAGEMENT FOR HEAD MOUNTED DISPLAY - A headset computer that includes a wireless front end that interprets spoken commands and/or hand motions and/or body gestures to selectively activate subsystem components only as needed to carry out specific commands. | 05-15-2014 |
20140191964 | Headset Computer with Head Tracking Input Used For Inertial Control - A Head-tracker is built into a headset computer as a user input device. A user interface navigation tool utilizes the head tracking but with inertial control. The navigation tool is formed of two different sized circles concentrically depicted, and a pointer. The pointer is moveable within the two circles defining inner and outer boundaries. The pointer represents user's head position and movement sensed by the head tracker. The HSC displays a document and pans (navigates) the document as a function of user head movement sensed by the head tracker and illustrated by the navigation tool. The direction of movement of the pointer depicted in the navigation tool defines pan direction of the displayed document. Pan speed of the displayed document is defined based on position of the pointer, with respect to the inner and outer circle boundaries in the navigation tool. | 07-10-2014 |
20140194065 | AD-HOC Network - The invention is a mobile device collaboration framework (MDCF)—a form of communications framework, which enables devices to discover other devices that support the framework, access applications and services on those devices and exchange a variety of media and application-specific data. It is not tied to any one communications medium or protocol. It supports access restriction and data security at many levels. Sessions can involve multiple devices, creating subnets of devices, each with a shared purpose or task. | 07-10-2014 |
20140195247 | Bifurcated Speech Recognition - Presented are improvements for speech recognition systems used to control devices. Features include two-stage confirmation, two-stage limited speech recognition mode, and two-stage wake-up for speech driven applications and systems. A headset computer device includes such staged confirmation operation. | 07-10-2014 |
20140235169 | Computer Headset with Detachable 4G Radio - A headset computer includes a removablely attachable cellular radio. The cellular radio when detached from the headset computer may be coupled to a docking station for WIFI or similar network communication to the headset computer. | 08-21-2014 |
20140368412 | Wireless Hands-Free Computing Headset With Detachable Accessories Controllable by Motion, Body Gesture And/Or Vocal Commands - A headset computer (HSC) is used to request diagnostic or testing content from a source. The HSC has a local processor, a microdisplay for displaying visual information received from the local processor, and one or more input devices for generating input signals, such as user motion and/or vocal input. Optionally, the input devices are peripherals. The local processor has one or more receivers for the input signals, a translator for translating the input signals into user commands, a display controller for forwarding information to be displayed on the microdisplay, and a communications interface for wirelessly communicating with the source of diagnostic or testing content, optionally via a remote host processor serving as an intermediary. | 12-18-2014 |
20150072672 | Headset Computer (HSC) As Auxiliary Display With ASR and HT Input - The present invention related to human/computer interfaces and more particularly to a headset computing display device that accepts voice commands and tracks head motions to provide command inputs to and receive display information from a software application executed on a host computing device. An example embodiment of the present invention includes a method of, and corresponding system for, operating a native Smartphone or PC application, simultaneously displaying an output of the application through the Smartphone or PC screen and a headset computing display device, and using speech and head tracking commands to control the native application. The present invention enables hands-free operation of a Smartphone or PC application. | 03-12-2015 |
20150138084 | Head-Tracking Based Selection Technique for Head Mounted Displays (HMD) - A method of performing a hands-free selection of an object on a display includes displaying various objects within a screen view on a display, and moving a pointer-timer, in response to movements of the headset computer, to a selectable object within the screen view. The method further includes selecting the selectable object if the pointer-timer overlaps the selectable object for a predetermined amount of time. The method may further include transitioning the pointer-timer from a first state to a second state over a predetermined period of time. The pointer-timer may include a collection of elements that sequentially transitions from the first state to the second state, such that the collection of elements gradually changes from all being in the first state to all being in the second state. | 05-21-2015 |
20150142440 | Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) Feedback for Head Mounted Displays (HMD) - Feedback mechanisms to the user of a Head Mounted Display (HMD) are provided. It is important to provide feedback to the user when speech is recognized as soon as possible after the user utters a voice command. The HMD displays and/or audibly renders an ASR acknowledgment in a manner that ensures the user that the HMD has received/understood his voiced command. | 05-21-2015 |
20150187352 | User Configurable Speech Commands - A speech recognition method and system enables user-configurable speech commands. For a given speech command, the speech recognition engine provides a mechanism for the end-user to select speech command terms to use in substitution for the given speech command. The speech recognition engine, or module thereof, forms a replacement command for the given speech command from the user-selected speech command terms. The speech recognition engine thereafter is synonymously responsive to user utterance of the replacement command as though the user issued/voiced the associated counterpart given speech command. | 07-02-2015 |
20150187355 | Text Editing With Gesture Control And Natural Speech - A speech processing engine of an HSC device transcribes user utterance input and displays resulting text on a microdisplay. The speech processing engine further provides to the user text editing functions and auto suggestions. The user interface utilizes head gesture control and natural language for text editing. Standard language dictionaries, user's dictionary and user's address book contacts data are utilized. | 07-02-2015 |
20150187371 | Location Tracking From Natural Speech - A headset computer device provides user voice indication of location of the device. The user may implicitly or explicitly present by voice input his and hence the HSC device location. A voice driven location module is coupled to the voice recognition engine, a map database and GPS of the HSC device. Based on user voiced indications of 3D space location, the voice driven location module determines device location and resets 3D space location accordingly. | 07-02-2015 |
20150220142 | Head-Tracking Based Technique for Moving On-Screen Objects on Head Mounted Displays (HMD) - A headset computer or head mounted display combines voice command and head tracking movement for cursor control and operation. Different display characteristics of the cursor are used for different modes of cursor operation. For a given mode of operation of the cursor, the user can issue a voice command for certain operations, and can move or reposition the cursor in a screen view using head tracking commands. Different modes of operation may be changed using voice commands or gestures. | 08-06-2015 |
20150220506 | Remote Document Annotation - A system for communicating document annotations includes a host computing platform having a first processor and a transmitter for transmitting information. The system further includes a head mounted display device having a second processor, a micro-display driven by the second processor and a receiver for receiving information from the remote host. The information from the remote host includes information representative of a document and information representative of one or more annotations. The second processor combines the information representative of a document with the information representative of one or more annotations to produce an annotated document, and displays the annotated document on the micro-display. | 08-06-2015 |
20150223272 | Smart Bluetooth Headset for Speech Command - A method of interfacing with a serving device from a wearable device worn by a user, the method includes establishing a lossless and wireless data link between the serving device and the wearable device. The method further includes collecting, by the wearable device, audio data from one or more microphones of the wearable device. The method also includes sending, by the wearable device, the collected audio data to the serving device through the lossless and wireless data link. The method may further include providing, by the serving device, speech recognition services associated with the audio data. | 08-06-2015 |
20150334218 | Mobile Wireless Display For Accessing Data From A Host And Method For Controlling - An apparatus includes a monocular display with a wireless communications interface, a user input device, a transmitter, and a controller. The monocular display is positioned relative to the user's eye to display images to the user while occluding less than half of the user's maximum viewing space. The apparatus can incorporate a wireless communication controller that not only provides a video link to a host device, but also provides for control and management of a host device and other more devices. In this context, a host device may be any appropriate device that sources audio, video, text, office functionality and other information, such as a cell phone, personal computer, laptop, media player, and/or the like. The apparatus and the host may support Microsoft Windows SideShow, Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), and Virtual Network Computing (VNC). | 11-19-2015 |
20150346489 | LifeBoard - Series Of Home Pages For Head Mounted Displays (HMD) That Respond to Head Tracking - To assist with hands-free computing, the Head Mounted Display or Headset Computer utilizes a series of user configurable Home Pages that contain the shortcuts and widgets the user wants and one or more head movements. This allows the user to design a user interface environment which gives desired information, in the desired order. | 12-03-2015 |
Dave Parkinson, West Bend, WI US
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20150322377 | Oil Extraction Method and Composition For Use In The Method - A composition is disclosed for aiding extraction of an emulsified oil from an oil and water emulsion. The composition includes silicon containing particles at a level of 0.1 wt. % to 30 wt. %; an emulsifying agent at a level of 1 wt. % to 30 wt. %; and water at a level of 40 wt. % to 99 wt. %. A method of extracting oil from an oil and water emulsion in a material is also disclosed. The method includes the steps of (a) dispersing silicon containing particles into the material using a mechanical blending device; and (b) separating the oil from the material. A method of extracting oil from an oil and water emulsion in a material is also disclosed. The method includes the steps of (a) providing a dispersion of silicon containing particles in water; (b) metering the dispersion into the material; and (c) separating the oil from the material. | 11-12-2015 |
David Parkinson, Seattle, WA US
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20140304578 | Website Content Identification in a Content Management System - There is provided a system and method for website content identification in a content management system. The method comprises receiving a first plurality of content identifications, wherein each of the first plurality of content identifications corresponds to each of a first plurality of contents and each of a first plurality of content paths in a content management system, determining a second plurality of content identifications, wherein each of the second plurality of content identifications corresponds to each of a second plurality of contents and each of a second plurality of content paths in the content management system, and displaying the first plurality of content identifications and the second plurality of content identification with corresponding webpage elements on a webpage. The method may further comprise receiving a selection of one of the content identifications and retrieving one of the contents or displaying one of the content paths based on the selection. | 10-09-2014 |
David Parkinson, South San Francisco, CA US
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20100204973 | Methods For Diagnosis, Prognosis And Treatment - An embodiment of the present invention is a method of generating a report based on an association metric. The method involves identifying node state data associated with a sample, and generating an association metric based on the node state data. | 08-12-2010 |
20130096948 | METHODS FOR DIAGNOSIS, PROGNOSIS AND TREATMENT - An embodiment of the present invention is a method of generating a report based on an association metric. The method involves identifying node state data associated with a sample, and generating an association metric based on the node state data. | 04-18-2013 |
David C. Parkinson, Seattle, WA US
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20080306824 | Empty Space Advertising Engine - A web page is enabled to display advertisements in the empty space that is present in conjunction with normal content. Usage data including both positive and negative feedback is collected and stored on a server. | 12-11-2008 |
Edward J. Parkinson, Browndale, PA US
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20090255168 | FISHING LURE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - A fly-fishing fly and method of manufacturing the same are provided. The fly includes a unique abdomen. A method is provided for coloring and waterproofing the abdomen material, which allows it to transmit virtually all of the available light. The fly has a natural glow to it that is discernable to human eyes even after the sun has set. This fly represents a new approach to fly-fishing lures because it is substantially translucent and lifelike. | 10-15-2009 |
Elizabeth I. Parkinson, Champaign, IL US
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20160030457 | TUMOR-SELECTIVE COMBINATION THERAPY - The therapies described herein can be selectively lethal toward a variety of different cancer cell types and cancer conditions in a subject. The combination therapies described herein can be useful for the management, treatment, control, or adjunct treatment of diseases, where the selective lethality is beneficial in chemotherapeutic therapy, particularly where the disease is accompanied by elevated levels of NQO1. | 02-04-2016 |
James Franklin Parkinson, Evans, GA US
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20110268644 | PELLETIZED AMMONIUM SULFATE PARTICLES - The invention relates to a method for preparing pelletized ammonium sulfate particles, the method comprising—providing ammonium sulfate crystals;—isolating a fraction comprising crystals having an intermediate size from crystals having a small size and from crystals having a large size, thereby obtaining remaining crystals comprised of crystals having small size and crystals having large size; and—pelletizing through a die at least part of the remaining crystals, i.e. at least part of the crystals from which the fraction comprising crystals having the intermediate size have been isolated, thereby forming pelletized ammonium sulfate particles. | 11-03-2011 |
Jana Parkinson, Fairfield, CA US
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20110174845 | AMPHIBIOUS CARRIER AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING - An all weather amphibious carrier and method for manufacturing thereof, for use on land and in water, which includes an adjustable strap system for wearing by a person; a foldable body or member adjustably attachable to the strap system and capable of supporting an infant or child upon folding the member and attaching the member to the strap system; the strap system being made of weather-resistant, synthetic, polymerized rubber, a high-strength, resilient synthetic polymer, and a polymer containing polyurethane; and the foldable body member being made of a weather-resistant, synthetic, polymerized rubber, a synthetic fabric made from a polymer containing polyurethane; and a flexible polyurethane open-cell antimicrobial-coated foam. The unique combination of materials keeps the baby/toddler from becoming sweaty when used for land activities, because the materials breathe. When used in water, rain, and snow, it dries quickly, because the water can pass through the through the body if conventional stitching is used or the body can be completely water-tight by using flatlock, breathable seams. The special quilted design also adds extra support, comfort and security for both care-giver/parent and baby, making this carrier ergonomically sound, both on land and in water. | 07-21-2011 |
Jay Parkinson, Brooklyn, NY US
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20100299155 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A MULTI-DIMENSIONAL CONTEXTUAL PLATFORM FOR MANAGING A MEDICAL PRACTICE - A system and method is provided for generating a multi-dimensional contextual platform that may be used to manage, diagnose, and communicate with patients in a medical practice. In particular, the system may provide a website that may provide dynamic, avatar-based interfaces that include a doctor interface and a patient interface. A doctor may create a subscription with an operator of the website in order to find new patients and view patient health records across multiple dimensions. A patient may create a subscription with the operator to locate a doctor and maintain open communications with the doctor. Once subscribed, the doctor and patient may use the website to enhance the overall healthcare experience by using social networking aspects of the website to facilitate doctor and patient communication in real-time. | 11-25-2010 |
20120022893 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A MULTI-DIMENSIONAL CONTEXTUAL PLATFORM FOR MANAGING A MEDICAL PRACTICE - A system and method is provided for generating a multi-dimensional contextual platform that may be used to manage, diagnose, and communicate with patients in a medical practice. In particular, the system may provide a website that may provide dynamic, avatar-based interfaces that include a doctor interface and a patient interface. A doctor may create a subscription with an operator of the website in order to find new patients and view patient health records across multiple dimensions. A patient may create a subscription with the operator to locate a doctor and maintain open communications with the doctor. Once subscribed, the doctor and patient may use the website to enhance the overall healthcare experience by using social networking aspects of the website to facilitate doctor and patient communication in real-time. | 01-26-2012 |
Jeffrey R. Parkinson, Middletown, NJ US
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20130060674 | Systems, method, and media for trading deconstructed stocks - System for trading deconstructed stocks are provided, the systems comprising: at least one hardware processor that: obtains a share of a stock from a public equity market; constructs an equity only share, a dividend only share, and a voting right only share corresponding to the stock: determines a first price for the equity only share; determines a second price for the dividend only share; presents the first price to a first of two traders; presents the second price to a second of two traders; matches trading interests between the two traders involving the equity only share and dividend only share; and executes a trade between the two traders involving the equity only share and dividend only share. | 03-07-2013 |
John Parkinson, Martinez, CA US
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20100210630 | Diamine Derivatives as Inhibitors of Leukotriene A4 Hydrolase - This invention is directed to compounds of formula (I): | 08-19-2010 |
20130123243 | DIAMINE DERIVATIVES AS INHIBITORS OF LEUKOTRIENE A4 HYDROLASE - This invention is directed to compounds of formula (I): | 05-16-2013 |
20150080382 | DIAMINE DERIVATIVES AS INHIBITORS OF LEUKOTRIENE A4 HYDROLASE - This invention is directed to compounds of formula (I): | 03-19-2015 |
Matthew Parkinson, State College, PA US
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20090020931 | LOAD BEARING SURFACE - An elastomeric load bearing surface with different load support characteristics in different directions. In one embodiment, the surface includes an elastomeric membrane that is oriented in only a single direction, for example, by compression or stretching. In another embodiment, the surface includes mechanical structures, such as connectors, variations in thickness and apertures, that vary the load support characteristics in different directions. In another aspect, the present invention provides a multilayer load bearing surface in which the layers cooperate to provide a controlled force/deflection profile that is variable in different regions of the surface. In one embodiment, the upper layer includes a plurality of loosely connected nodes and a lower layer having a plurality of resilient elements that separately support each node. | 01-22-2009 |
20100253128 | SUSPENDED PIXELATED SEATING STRUCTURE - A suspended pixelated seating structure provides ergonomic, adaptable seating support. The suspended pixelated seating structure includes multiple cooperative layers to maximize global comfort and support while enhancing adaptation to localized variations in a load, such as in the load applied when a person sits in a chair. The cooperative layers each use independent elements such as pixels, springs, support rails, and other elements to provide this adaptable comfort and support. The suspended pixelated seating structure also uses aligned material to provide a flexible yet durable suspended seating structure. Accordingly, the suspended pixelated seating structure provides maximum comfort for a wide range of body shapes and sizes. | 10-07-2010 |
Matthew Frank Parkinson, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20100289290 | STOWABLE SEAT AND SEAT STORAGE STRUCTURE - The present invention discloses a stowable seat and seat storage structure that affords for storing of the stowable seat in a vehicle and yet not use or occupy any floor or sub-floor cargo space. An interior side wall for the vehicle is also provided, the interior side wall having a recess that is dimensioned for the stowable seat to fit at least partially therewithin when it is detached from the floor and folded into a stowed configuration. | 11-18-2010 |
20110042987 | THREE PANEL HEAT STAKE STRUCTURE - A trim panel assembly which provides support for the interior panels during a heat staking process, even when the interior panels overlap an outer panel, is provided. The trim panel assembly includes a first support boss extending from an inner surface and an outer surface which is adjacent a weld horn backing plate during the heat staking process. A second panel includes an outwardly extending elongated stud extending from an inner surface, and a support boss extending from an outer surface. An accessory panel having an aperture is aligned with the second panel such that the elongated stud passes through the aperture. During the heat staking process pressure is applied to the stud of the second panel which is supported by the weld horn backing plate through the contact between the support boss of the first panel and the boss of the second panel. | 02-24-2011 |
20110127792 | STORAGE PANEL ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE - A storage panel assembly for a vehicle includes a panel having louvered exterior and internal surfaces. A vent structure is formed on a portion of the panel. At least one lug nut retention assembly is formed on the portion of the panel including the vent structure. The exterior louvered surface of the panel remains unblemished. | 06-02-2011 |
20110127799 | STORAGE PANEL ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE - A storage panel assembly for a vehicle includes a panel having a louvered exterior and internal surfaces. A vent structure is formed on a portion of the panel. At least one jack wrench clip assembly is formed on the portion of the panel including the vent structure. The exterior louvered surface of the panel remains unblemished. | 06-02-2011 |
Michael Parkinson, Germantown, WI US
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20120241074 | Zoned Resistance Heat Seal Element - A heat sealing apparatus and method of making a heat sealing apparatus comprised of a heat seal element with at least one resistance altering patch attached within or bordering and adjacent to the heating zone of the heat sealing element. The heat seal element has a quantified resistance value R | 09-27-2012 |
Michael D. Parkinson, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20080300916 | HEALTH INCENTIVE MANAGEMENT FOR GROUPS - A method of presenting information to an administrator. The method includes the steps of accessing a library of actual expenditures on health care by an organization, generating a baseline based on the actual expenditures, enabling an administrator to reconfigure a health benefit plan and generating a display with impact information resulting from the administrator reconfiguring the health benefit plan. A method of optimizing a set of health incentives for an organization is also provided. | 12-04-2008 |
Michael Lawrence Parkinson, San Diego, CA US
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20120020537 | DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM AND METHODS - Methods and systems for analysis of image data generated from various reference points. Particularly, the methods and systems provided are useful for real time analysis of image and sequence data generated during DNA sequencing methodologies. | 01-26-2012 |
Michelle Parkinson, Garfield Heights, OH US
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20130283653 | VOICE AMPLIFIED FOAM MUSIC GREETING CARD - Three-dimensional lightweight foam greeting cards are described herein having a foam body with a perimeter wall that extends between two spaced apart parallel pieces of planar sheet material such as heavy gauge paper, cardboard, or other such material. The greeting cards have a partially hollowed foam body or one or more cavities in the foam body concealed in the front and back by the planar sheet material which may be pre-cut in the shape of the foam body are decorated consistent with the design of the foam body. The cavities in the foam body may contain various electronic components that enable the greeting card to produce sound, record and playback a personalized message, trigger light activation, trigger the movement of moveable parts, display digital video, photographs or slideshows, or a combination thereof. | 10-31-2013 |
20150174943 | GREETING CARD WITH SCROLLING SCENE - The greeting card of the present invention includes a sound and motor module which enable the greeting card to play audio and activate a scroll mechanism which displays a scrolling scene across a window or screen located on at least one panel of the greeting card. The scroll mechanism contains a piece of thin paper or paper-like material which is attached end-to-end, forming a loop. The material is then placed between two rotating spindles or rollers which rotate the material in a loop across the greeting card page as a moving picture, scene or message. The scroll may contain a greeting, message or simply contain artwork or a funny or entertaining scene. The information on the scroll may be coordinated with the theme of the music or audio clip. | 06-25-2015 |
20150251479 | Greeting Card with Scrolling Scene - The greeting card of the present invention includes a sound and motor module which enable the greeting card to play audio and activate a scroll mechanism which displays a scrolling scene across a window or screen located on at least one panel of the greeting card. The scroll mechanism contains a piece of thin paper or paper-like material which is attached end-to-end, forming a loop. The material is then placed between two rotating spindles or rollers which rotate the material in a loop across the greeting card page as a moving picture, scene or message. The scroll may contain a greeting, message or simply contain artwork or a funny or entertaining scene. The information on the scroll may be coordinated with the theme of the music or audio clip. | 09-10-2015 |
Paul Parkinson, Mount Laurel, NJ US
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20130290425 | METHOD FOR A CONNECTOR PROVIDING TRANSACTIONAL INTEROPERABILITY TO MULTIPLE MESSAGING PROVIDERS TO MULTIPLE APPLICATION SERVERS USING THE SAME IMPLEMENTATION - A system includes a resource adapter module in the form of executable code by a processor, the resource adapter module to, interact with an application running on an application server by receiving calls from applications, and provide communication between the application and any JMS provider by relaying the calls to the JMS provider. | 10-31-2013 |
20130290524 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CLUSTERED TRANSACTIONAL INTEROPERABILITY OF MULTIPLE MESSAGING PROVIDERS USING A SINGLE CONNECTOR MECHANISM - A system has at least one requesting application residing upon a requesting application server, a cluster of processing message servers, a resource adapter in the form of executable code being executed by a processor on a first computer, the resource adapter to receive a request from the requesting application; transmit the request to the cluster of processing message servers; monitor processing of the request on the cluster of processing message servers; handling any exception in the processing of the request; and responding to the requesting application when the processing is complete. The system also includes an interposed transaction manager in the form of executable code being executed by a processor, the interposed transaction manager to receive transactional operations associated with the requests, and providing transaction guarantees related to the transactional operations. | 10-31-2013 |
Paul Parkinson, Orlando, FL US
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20130246368 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SUPPORTING INLINE DELEGATION OF MIDDLE-TIER TRANSACTION LOGS TO DATABASE - Systems and methods are provided for supporting transaction recovery based on inline delegation of transaction logs to a database. The system can retrieve transaction recovery information of a transaction from a persistence store, wherein the transaction recovery information is persisted on a resource manager that is associated with the persistence store during a prepare phase. Furthermore, the system can retrieve one or more in-doubt transactions from one or more participating resource managers of the transaction. Then, the system can determine whether to commit or roll back the one or more in-doubt transactions by matching the one or more in-doubt transactions to the transaction recovery information. | 09-19-2013 |
20130246845 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SUPPORTING TRANSACTION RECOVERY BASED ON A STRICT ORDERING OF TWO-PHASE COMMIT CALLS - Systems and methods are provided for supporting transaction recovery based on a strict ordering of two-phase commit calls. At least one resource manager in a mid-tier transactional environment can be designated as the “determiner resource,” in order to support eliminating mid-tier transaction logs (TLOG) in processing a two-phase transaction. A transaction manager can prepare all other resource managers in the mid-tier transactional system before the determiner resource. Furthermore, the transaction manager can rely on the list of outstanding transactions to be committed that is provided by the determiner resource for recovering the transaction. The transaction manager can commit an in-doubt transaction returned from a resource manager that matches the list of in-doubt transactions returned from the determiner resource. Otherwise, the transaction manager can roll back the in-doubt transaction. | 09-19-2013 |
20160092319 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSACTION RECOVERY IN A MULTITENANT APPLICATION SERVER ENVIRONMENT - In accordance with an embodiment, described herein is a system and method for transaction recovery in a multitenant application server environment. At least one resource manager associated with a partition can be designated as a determiner resource for that partition only, in order to support eliminating transaction logs (TLOG) in processing a two-phase commit transaction. A transaction manager can prepare all other resource managers in the mid-tier transactional system before the determiner resource. Furthermore, the transaction manager can rely on the list of outstanding transactions to be committed that is provided by the determiner resource for recovering the transaction. The transaction manager can commit an in-doubt transaction returned from a resource manager that matches the list of in-doubt transactions returned from the determiner resource. Otherwise, the transaction manager can roll back the in-doubt transaction. | 03-31-2016 |
20160094407 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSACTIONS IN A MULTITENANT APPLICATION SERVER ENVIRONMENT - In accordance with an embodiment, described herein is a system and method for transaction support in a multitenant application server environment. A system can provide for transaction support via a transaction manager. The transaction manager can be associated with one or more objects, including a configuration object and a runtime object. The configuration object can allow for a partition administrator to override globally-set parameters for transactions, including transaction timeout time. The runtime object can allow for a partition administrator to monitor partition-scoped transaction statistics. Furthermore, the transaction manager can additionally account for resource group migration within the multitenant application server environment. | 03-31-2016 |
Paul Parkinson, Wenonah, NJ US
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20080235295 | High availability of JCA inflowed transactions - Recovery of inflowed transactions are provided by any instance in a cluster, along with peer recovery of transactions in a cluster, and administrative functionality related to these aspects. A method of managing transaction processing comprises performing transaction processing using a first process, wherein the first process logs the transaction processing that it performs, detecting failure of the first process, wherein the transaction logs of the first process are locked, taking ownership of the locked transaction logs of the first process at a second process, unlocking the locked transaction logs of the first process for use by the second process, and recovering at least one transaction using the transaction logs. | 09-25-2008 |
20080250074 | Recoverable last resource commit - A method and apparatus for reducing logging overhead in systems where at least some of the participants conform to the two-phase commit protocol is provided. Transaction logging is eliminated at the transaction manager. The fault recovery mechanism is altered to obtain transaction status from participating resource managers logs, instead of relying on transaction manager logs. | 10-09-2008 |
20090182787 | Recovery Administration of Global Transaction Participants - A transaction system that allows for analysis and administration at the global transaction participant level is disclosed. | 07-16-2009 |
20090222823 | QUEUED TRANSACTION PROCESSING - A method, system, and computer program product for processing a transaction between a client and an application server asynchronously in a distributed transaction processing environment having at least one transaction queue manager. An application request is received from a client to initiate a transaction. The request is placed in a transaction request queue by the transaction queue manager. The request is processed at the application server asynchronously relative to the receipt of the request. A response to the request is determined, and the response is placed in a transaction response queue for retrieval by the client. | 09-03-2009 |
20130024863 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING DYNAMIC TRANSACTION OPTIMIZATIONS - A system and method for providing dynamic transaction optimizations, such as dynamic XA transaction optimizations. In accordance with an embodiment, the system enables monitoring of transactional behavior in an application during runtime, in order to provide a feedback loop. The application/transaction information in the feedback loop can be analyzed by a transaction manager to determine an indication as to whether a particular optimization, such as an isSameRM optimization, will provide a benefit or not. The optimization can then be applied accordingly. In accordance with various embodiments, such determination can be made transparently, so that its enablement is not detectable to, e.g., an end-application, or a system administrator, even though the distribution and type of XA calls may be detected through system monitoring. The feature can be used to improve the performance of transaction processing in a transaction-based system. | 01-24-2013 |
20130085996 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DATABASE PERSISTENCE OF TRANSACTION LOGS - A system and method for database persistence of transaction logs (TLOGs). Embodiments of the invention allow an administrator to configure their system to associate one or more Java Database Connectivity (JDBC) TLOG stores with a data source or database instead of a file system, for use in storing the primary TLOG. This provides an opportunity to exploit the high availability features of a database system; improve handling of disaster recovery scenarios, such as cross-site recovery using database replication; and alleviate the need for third-party distributed file system components, together with their cost and complexity. | 04-04-2013 |
Ray D. Parkinson, Livermore, CA US
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20100180988 | High strength aluminum alloys and process for making the same - High strength aluminum alloys based on the Al—Zn—Mg—Cu alloy system preferably include high levels of zinc and copper, but modest levels of magnesium, to provide increased tensile strength without sacrificing toughness. Preferred ranges of the elements include by weight, 8.5-10.5% Zn, 1.4-1.85% Mg, 2.25-3.0% Cu and at least one element from the group Zr, V, or Hf not exceeding about 0.5%, the balance substantially aluminum and incidental impurities. In addition, small amounts of scandium (0.05-0.30%) are also preferably employed to prevent recrystallization. During formation of the alloys, homogenization, solution heat treating and artificial aging processes are preferably employed. | 07-22-2010 |
20110150696 | High Strength Aluminum Alloys and Process for Making the Same - High strength aluminum alloys based on the Al—Zn—Mg—Cu alloy system preferably include high levels of zinc and copper, but modest levels of magnesium, to provide increased tensile strength without sacrificing toughness. Preferred ranges of the elements include by weight, 8.5-10.5% Zn, 1.4-1.85% Mg, 2.25-3.0% Cu and at least one element from the group Zr, V, or Hf not exceeding about 0.5%, the balance substantially aluminum and incidental impurities. In addition, small amounts of scandium (0.05-0.30%) are also preferably employed to prevent recrystallization. During formation of the alloys, homogenization, solution heat treating and artificial aging processes are preferably employed. | 06-23-2011 |
Raymond D. Parkinson, Livermore, CA US
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20150240338 | Ultra-Thick High Strength 7xxx Series Aluminum Alloy Products and Methods of Making Such Products - The present invention is directed to an ultra-thick high strength aluminum alloy, comprising 7.5 to 8.4 wt. % Zn, 1.6 to 2.3 wt. % Mg, 1.4 to 2.1 wt. % Cu, and 0.05 to 0.15 wt. % Zr. This alloy can be fabricated to produce 2-10 inch thick plate, extrusion or forging products, and is especially suitable for aerospace structural components, especially large commercial airplane wing structure applications. The aluminum product has a minimum yield strength of [75 ksi−0.8×(thickness in inch−3.94 inch)] in LT direction and [76 ksi−0.8×(thickness in inch−3.94 inch)] in L direction for more than 2 inch thick product in T7651 temper. Besides strength, product provides necessary damage tolerance performance as well as corrosion resistance performance suitable for aerospace application. | 08-27-2015 |
Rob Parkinson, Woodbury, MN US
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20090063193 | Dashboard diagnostics for wireless patient communicator - Portable patient communicators (PPCs) comprise a first radio configured to communicate wirelessly with a patient implantable medical device (PIMD) associated with the PPC and a second radio configured to communicate wirelessly with a network. Memory is configured to store at least first information about wireless connectivity between the PPC and its associated PIMD. A processor is coupled to the memory and the first and second radios. A power source is configured to supply power to components of the PPC. The processor is configured to coordinate discontinuous communication between the PPC and its associated PIMD via the first radio and coordinate discontinuous communication between the PPC and the network via the second radio. The processor is configured to coordinate wireless transmission of the first information to a remote server via the network, and the remote server receives second information about wireless connectivity between each of the PPCs and the network. | 03-05-2009 |
Stacy P. Parkinson, Boulder, CO US
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20160063442 | USING AN EMPLOYEE DATABASE WITH SOCIAL MEDIA CONNECTIONS TO CALCULATE JOB CANDIDATE REPUTATION SCORES - Systems for using social media sites in recruiting activities. Potential candidates for job openings are considered using computer-implemented analysis of an online social referral graph and a rule base. Content from one or more social data sources is retrieved and analyzed to identify potential candidates for a job opening. The potential candidate's social data comprises information used as a reputation score pertaining to the potential candidate and as a reputation score pertaining to the potential candidate's social connections. An employee database is cross referenced to find a match between employees and any of the potential candidate's social connections. A referral score based on an influence contribution measure, a clout contribution measure, a generosity contribution measure, an activity contribution measure, an impact contribution measure, or an engagement contribution measure is calculated. When the reputation score and/or the referral score meets or exceeds a threshold, the potential candidate is considered for outreach. | 03-03-2016 |
Stephen T. Parkinson, Suffield, CT US
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20110250033 | Advance Cargo Restraint - An advanced cargo restraint employs an elongated rope-like member formed of web material. The web material is manufactured from high-modulus fibers. Various connectors are attached to the elongated member. In some embodiments, a small linkage of chain is also connected directly or indirectly with the advanced cargo restraint member. The advanced cargo restraint member is adapted to substitute for heavy-duty chains employed to secure cargo. | 10-13-2011 |
20110318097 | Forward Extraction Force Transfer Coupling - An extraction force transfer coupling device is particularly adapted for use with certain cargo aircraft systems for aerial delivery of a load. The extraction force transfer coupling device employs a drop arm which prevents inadvertent actuation of the actuator arm. Prior to aerial delivery, the actuator arm is obstructed by the drop arm. When the platform is forwardly extracted from the aircraft, the drop arm slides along and eventually disengages from the aircraft floor which eventually results in actuation of the cable release to provide for opening of a suspension parachute. | 12-29-2011 |
20120009040 | Single Point Release System - A single point release system provides a single point for efficiently, concurrently releasing multiple cargo retaining latches of an aerial delivery system. A release module is mounted to the platform and connects via a cable and is actuable to a release mode to concurrently release each of the latches. | 01-12-2012 |
20140271023 | Cargo Aircraft Rail System - A rail system for retaining cargo payload has a longitudinal inboard rail and an opposing longitudinal outboard rail. The inboard rail has a recess extending longitudinally for sliding receipt of a lip on a payload. A latch plate extends at least partially into the recess for engagement with the payload. The latch plate is pivotable from an engaged position retaining the payload in a fore-and-aft position to a disengaged position releasing the fore-and-aft retention optionally by a lever system. | 09-18-2014 |
20150069185 | Cushioned Platform System for Aerial Delivery - A cushioned platform system and an aerial delivery method employ at least one airbag module. The airbag modules are mounted at the underside of a platform which supports the payload. Parallel roller pads are disposed below the at least one airbag module when the module is in a non-deployed mode and facilitate rolling the platform and payload onto the aircraft. The platform and payload are extracted from the aircraft with an extraction parachute. A mechanism is automatically activated to release the airbag module to a deployed mode prior to impact. The deployed airbag module may be repacked to the non-deployed mode for subsequent usage. | 03-12-2015 |
20150203202 | RAPID ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL AERIAL DELIVERY SYSTEM - An aerial delivery system for use with aircraft having a rear ramp and a cargo handling system. The aerial delivery system includes a cartridge base platform and a ramp platform. The cartridge base platform locks to the aircraft cargo handling system and the ramp platform locks to the aircraft ramp. A restraint subsystem restrains one or more cargo containers positioned on the cartridge base platform. | 07-23-2015 |
Steve Parkinson, Lakeville, IN US
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20090173301 | SURFACE TREATED ROCKER ARM SHAFT - A shaft for a rocker arm assembly is disclosed. The shaft includes a substantially cylindrical outer surface at least a portion of which defines a bearing surface thereon and an interior core portion located radially inward of the bearing surface. The bearing surface has a hardness greater than that of the core portion, for providing wear resistance and deterring crack initiation and propagation. | 07-09-2009 |
Steven Parkinson, Florence, SC US
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20150023626 | TOP DRIVE BEARING FOR USE IN A TOP DRIVE SYSTEM, AND MADE OF NON-VACUUM ARC REMELTED STEEL CONFIGURED TO ACHIEVE AN EXTENDED LIFE CYCLE AT LEAST EQUIVALENT TO A LIFE FACTOR OF THREE FOR A VACUUM ARC REMELTED STEEL - A top drive thrust bearing configured for use in a heavy loaded top drive system. The top drive thrust bearing includes an upper plate; a lower plate; and a plurality of rollers disposed between the upper plate and the lower plate. The composition of the top drive thrust bearing comprising a non-vacuum arc remelted steel including, in weight percent (%), about 0.15% to about 0.18% carbon (C), about 0.15% to about 0.4% silicon (Si), about 0.4% to about 0.7% manganese (Mn), 0% to about 0.025% phosphorus (P), about 0.0005% to about 0.002% sulfur (S), about 0.0002% to about 0.0007% oxygen (O), about 0.001% to about 0.003% titanium (Ti), about 1.3% to about 1.6% chromium (Cr), about 3.25% to about 3.75% nickel (Ni), about 0.0005% to about 0.003% calcium (Ca), about 0.15% to about 0.25% molybdenum (Mo), balance iron (Fe). The top drive thrust bearing of the top drive system is configured to achieve an extended life cycle at least about equivalent to a life factor of three for a vacuum arc remelted steel. | 01-22-2015 |
Steven W. Parkinson, Mountain View, CA US
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20090119405 | Combining UNIX commands with uniform resource locators - A computer command processor to prepare a data processing pipeline where an output of a first process is provided as an input of a second process, wherein the first process and the second process execute at different computer systems. Systems (and the processes that are to occur there) are identified by Uniform Resource Locators (“URLs”). | 05-07-2009 |
20090144286 | COMBINING UNIX COMMANDS WITH EXTENSIBLE MARKUP LANGUAGE ("XML") - Unix utilities to read delimiter-separated strings on standard input and prepare one or more request to a web service. Web service results are printed to standard output. Other utilities read one or more structured documents from standard input, locate specified portions of the structured documents, and print the located portions on standard output. Another type of utility reads delimiter-separated strings on standard input, obtains a template document describing a valid structured document, and produces such a valid document containing the delimiter-separated strings. Methods of using these utilities together in data-processing pipelines are also described. | 06-04-2009 |
20130305051 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SERVER-SIDE KEY GENERATION - Systems and methods for generating credentials are described. A subject private key that has been encrypted with a session key and a subject public key are received. A storage session key is generated and the subject private key is encrypted with the storage session key. A storage private key is retrieved and the storage session key is encrypted with the storage private key. The subject private key encrypted with the storage session key and the encrypted storage session key are stored in a memory. | 11-14-2013 |
Steven William Parkinson, San Jose, CA US
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20080320569 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND APPARATUS FOR STAGGERED RENEWAL PERIODS - An embodiment relates generally to receiving a plurality of security certificates for each user of a plurality of users and generating a random renewal period for a selected security certificate. The method also includes associating the random renewal period to the selected security certificate and providing the selected security certificate with the random renewal period to the respective user of the plurality of users. | 12-25-2008 |
Steven William Parkinson, Mountain View, CA US
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20100275025 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SECURE COMMUNICATION - In a device, method and/or computer-readable medium for secure communication between a client device and a server, the client device includes a browser for accessing a website provided by the server, the client device generates a key according to a key generating cryptographic routine; tags the key with a marker associating the key with the website; and stores the tagged key in a memory associated with the browser. | 10-28-2010 |
Timothy A. Parkinson, Austin, TX US
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20130099790 | MULTI-AXIS MARKER LOCATOR - A portable locator for locating an obscured marker. The locator includes a portable locator housing, a first antenna disposed within the housing, a second antenna disposed orthogonally to the antenna within the housing; and a processor. The processor is configured to interact with each of the first and second antennas, such that each of the first and second antennas is configured to transmit and receive signals. The locator may include more than two antennas, and may include multiple sets of antennas. | 04-25-2013 |
Wendy Parkinson, Parker, CO US
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20100280307 | USING A GENETIC ALGORITHM IN MIXED MODE DEVICE - Apparatus and method for at least partially fitting a medical implant system to a recipient is described. The medical implant system is configured to provide electrical stimulation and at least one other mode of stimulation to the recipient. These apparatuses and methods comprise executing a genetic algorithm to select a set of parameter values for the medical implant system. This genetic algorithm may comprise generating successive generations of child populations and then providing a determined set of parameter values to the medical implant system for use in providing stimulation to the recipient. | 11-04-2010 |
William J. Parkinson, Bethlehem, PA US
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20120193292 | RETICULATED LIQUID TREATMENT DEVICES WITH ELECTRIC POWER SOURCE - The present invention relates to devices for treating liquids, and methods for treating liquids, particularly by using such devices. Reticulated electrode structures with a high proportion of surface area to volume are formed with at least two metals, and are coupled in arrays to an electrical driving signal such as an alternating and/or direct current voltage source, for ion exchange with a liquid to be treated, to produce, e.g., potable water. | 08-02-2012 |
William Riddick Parkinson, Thomson, GA US
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20130075408 | SECURITY MATERIAL FOR PACKAGING APPLICATIONS AND MERCHANDISE CONTAINERS WITH ANTI-THEFT FEATURES - A security material includes a base material combined with a security feature that inhibits slash-and-go thefts. The security material may be used to form merchandise containers, security inserts, merchandise shipping configurations, and merchandise shipping containers. The security feature may be one or more of a layer of wire mesh, perforated metal, screen, plastic, and fabric. A wire material such as hexagonal wire mesh commonly referred to as chicken wire or chicken mesh may be used. The chicken wire material may be a galvanized iron wire or PVC coated wire. The security feature may be disposed on an outer or inner surface or embedded within the base material. | 03-28-2013 |
William Robert Parkinson, Santa Monica, CA US
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20160005088 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GIVING AND RECEIVING CHARITABLE DONATIONS - Disclosed is a charitable donation interface and related systems and methods. The disclosed systems, methods, and interfaces allow a user to search and/or browse through one or more databases containing a plurality of charitable organizations, causes, and events. Charitable organization home pages allow charitable organizations to interact with users and provide information, and events allow individuals or organizations to create fund-raising campaigns to increase participation. User accounts are used to track user participation, provide rewards, and simplify the user donation process. | 01-07-2016 |