Pearson, US
Andrew Pearson, Greensboro, NC US
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20100113269 | CONTROLLED RELEASE GRANULES - The present invention relates to a controlled release granule technology, methods of preparing such a granule and methods for using the granule in the control of pests. | 05-06-2010 |
20110245079 | STABILIZED PESTICIDAL GRANULES - The present invention provides a stabilized pesticidal composition comprising at least one granular substrate material containing at least one metal chelate of 2-(2′-nitro-4′-methylsulphonylbenzoyl)-1,3-cyclohexanedione, a method of producing a stabilized granular pesticidal composition which comprises incorporating a metal chelate of 2-(2′-nitro-4′-methylsulphonylbenzoyl)-1,3-cyclohexanedione in to or on to a granular substrate material; and a method of killing or controlling weeds or unwanted vegetation (without damaging beneficial plants and or seeds) which comprises applying a herbicidally effective amount of the stabilized granular pesticide composition of the invention to the foliage, tissue or locus of the weeds or unwanted vegetation. | 10-06-2011 |
20140073502 | ENHANCED SEED TREATMENTS USING OILS - A stabilized oil-in-water seed treatment formulation having superior handling characteristics. | 03-13-2014 |
20140162880 | Controlled Release Granules - The present invention relates to a controlled release granule technology, methods of preparing such a granule and methods for using the granule in the control of pests. | 06-12-2014 |
Anna Pearson, Richmond, KY US
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20110319513 | SPRAY COATABLE ADHESIVE FOR BONDING SILICON DIES TO RIGID SUBSTRATES - A spray coatable adhesive composition used for bonding silicon dies to a rigid substrate, preferable a silicon substrate is disclosed. The adhesive composition includes an epoxy based resin, a thermal acid generator, a photoacid generator and a solvent. The epoxy based resin includes a mixture of a solid bisphenol A epoxy resin and a liquid or semi-liquid hydrogenated bisphenol A epoxy resin at a weight ratio ranging from about 80:20 to about 65:35. The adhesive composition has a low viscosity which allows it to be spray coated on a rigid substrate and form thin film adhesive which allows silicon dies to be bonded with precise placement on the silicon substrate. | 12-29-2011 |
Anne Pearson, Richmond, KY US
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20110318882 | METHOD OF RESTRICTING CHIP MOVEMENT UPON BONDING TO RIGID SUBSTRATE USING SPRAY COATABLE ADHESIVE - A method of bonding a chip to a wafer at precise alignment suitable for fabricating a heater chip in an ink jet printhead is provided. The method includes spray coating an adhesive composition on a surface of a substrate, aligning and tacking at least one chip to the substrate coated with the adhesive composition, exposing the substrate tacked with at least one chip coated with the adhesive composition to radiation and heat, and performing thermal compression bonding. The method uses a spray coatable adhesive composition comprising a thermally activated adhesive and a photoacid generator. | 12-29-2011 |
Brett Pearson, Sparks, NV US
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20100092363 | COMBUSTION SYNTHESIS METHOD AND MATERIALS PRODUCED THEREFROM - In various embodiments, the present disclosure provides a silicate material and a method for forming such material. According to a particular embodiment of the method, water is added to reactants including a metal salt, an oxidizer, a silicon source and a fuel source. The reactants and water are heated at a temperature between about 800° C. and about 1200° C. Heating initiates a combustion reaction and produces a nanocrystalline powder. In more particular examples of the method, the nanocrystalline powder is subsequently densified, such as by sintering. The material formed by the method is, in some cases, a lutetium-containing material suitable for use as a scintillator. | 04-15-2010 |
Brett A. Pearson, Johns Creek, GA US
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20110315713 | THERMALLY INSULATED APPLICATOR - A thermally insulated applicator for applying heated thermoplastic liquid includes an applicator body including a thermoplastic liquid supply passage and a heating element for supplying heat to liquid in the supply passage. A dispensing valve module is coupled in thermal contact with the applicator body and includes an outlet in fluid communication with the liquid supply passage. A cover assembly is formed of a thermally insulating plastic and includes first, second and third sides, the first and second sides of the cover assembly respectively covering the first and second sides of the applicator body, and the third side of the cover assembly covering the third side of the dispensing valve module. The first and second sides of the cover assembly each include a plurality of point contact projecting elements respectively supporting the first and second sides of the cover assembly on the first and second sides of the applicator body. | 12-29-2011 |
Brett A. Pearson, Duluth, GA US
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20090095730 | ADHESIVE DISPENSING SYSTEM WITH SPACED PORTS AND RELATED METHODS - An adhesive melter includes an inlet port, an outlet port, and an interior configured to heat and hold adhesive pellets. The melter includes a lid for providing access to the interior and the outlet port communicates with the interior. An intake conduit is coupled to the inlet port and is configured to deliver forced air and adhesive pellets to the interior. An exhaust conduit is coupled to the outlet port and is configured to remove the forced air from the interior and to receive a filter for trapping particles of the adhesive pellets borne by the forced air. The outlet port and the inlet port are non-concentric but closely spaced and centrally located on the lid and the outlet port is spaced from the inlet port so as to cause the forced air to travel in a generally U-shaped path within the interior of the melter. | 04-16-2009 |
20110079618 | LIQUID DISPENSING MODULE - A liquid dispensing module includes a dispenser body assembly, a flexible seal, a needle, and an actuator. The dispenser body assembly includes a liquid inlet, a discharge outlet, and a flow channel including a valve seat between the inlet and outlet. The flexible seal engages the dispenser body assembly and includes a downstream end. The needle includes an enlarged portion engaging and retaining the downstream end of the flexible seal to place the flexible seal in lengthwise compression between the enlarged portion and the dispenser body assembly. The needle also includes a valve element that moves between open and closed positions. The flexible seal prevents liquid from leaking out of the flow channel. | 04-07-2011 |
Calvin M. Pearson, Chesapeake, VA US
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20080251597 | Therapeutic training straw - A drinking straw for controlling the intake of beverages, comprising an elongated hollow member having at least two open ends, at least one end being a suction end adapted for application of a suction force, and at least one end being a liquid end adapted for immersion in a liquid beverage; at least one compartment associated with each at least one suction end and located between the associated at least one suction end and the at least one liquid end and having openings for communicating the liquid beverage therethrough; and at least one insoluble object within the at least one compartment having an outer circumference smaller than an inner circumference of the at least one compartment; wherein the compartment openings and the object are dimensioned to prevent escape of the object from the compartment; and wherein the at least one object seals at least one compartment opening subsequent to the application of the suction force to prevent the movement of the liquid beverage past the opening. | 10-16-2008 |
Carole M. Pearson, Denver, CO US
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20100051044 | Hair Curler Device and Methods of Use - A unitary device for curling hair that can be described as comprising three portions: an upper head portion having a generally circular shape with a throughbore in its general radial center; an elongated body portion integrally extending from the upper head portion and having a generally shaft-like shape with at least one notch along its longitudinal axis; and a lower tip portion integrally extending from the elongated body portion and generally tapering to a tip. Furthermore, the hair curler device is capable being resiliently looped along a generally lengthwise axis and locked in a looped configuration when at least one notch is passed through the throughbore. | 03-04-2010 |
Carol Jean Pearson, Portland, OR US
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20090037462 | SINGLE-OPERATION ON-LINE SCHEMA EVOLUTION - A method for modifying an original data object in a database using a single command is disclosed. The single command is first validated. Once the command has been validated a ghost data object is created using the new definition. The ghost data object is populated with data from the original object. The transaction log records from the original data object are applied to the ghost data object. The original data object is then locked for exclusive access. The final transaction log records from the original data object are applied to the ghost data object. In the final step the database switches to the new data object. Dependent objects are automatically transformed as part of the same operation. | 02-05-2009 |
20110093511 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AGGREGATING DATA - There is provided a computer-implemented method of aggregating data. An exemplary method comprises receiving an aggregation scheme and generating numerous first aggregations by aggregating data at a first level of granularity. The data may be associated with a time and stored in a first table. Further, generating the numerous first aggregations may be based on the time and the aggregation scheme. The exemplary method further comprises generating a second aggregation by aggregating the first aggregations at a second level of granularity based on the aggregation scheme. The second level of granularity may comprise the first level of granularity. | 04-21-2011 |
Charles Pearson, Northford, CT US
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20090296897 | System and Method of Telephone Input for Alarm Events - An interface between a telephone-type communications system and a regional ambient condition monitoring system receives incoming verbal status information relative to the region. That information can be transferred to the monitoring system. Verbal messages can be fed back to the communications systems to provide information as to responding to conditions in the region being monitored. | 12-03-2009 |
Charles S. Pearson, Wilson, NC US
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20090050233 | Dripless nozzle - A nozzle for dispensing fuel into a vehicle. The nozzles includes a body portion and a spout extending from the body portion. The spout passes fuel from the body portion to a vehicle during refueling. The body portion includes a fuel flow control member for allowing or preventing fuel from passing through the body portion and the spout into the vehicle. A fuel collector collects fuel remaining in the body portion and the spout after the fuel flow control member shuts-off the flow of fuel through the body portion and the spout. Preferably, the fuel collector is configured to allow fuel collected in the fuel collector when the vehicle is being refueled to drain into the fuel tank of the vehicle after the flow control member prevents fuel from passing through the body portion and the spout but prior to removal of the spout from the fuel tank of the vehicle. It is further preferred that the fuel collector be configured such that it has a centrally located hollow passageway for permitting fuel to pass through the fuel collector while the vehicle is being refueled. The fuel collector and sidewalls of the nozzle are preferably configured to maximize the size of the passageway through which fuel passes while the vehicle is being refueled. | 02-26-2009 |
Christopher H. Pearson, Springboro, OH US
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20100021054 | METHOD FOR COLLECTING DATA FOR COLOR MEASUREMENTS FROM A DIGITAL ELECTRONIC IMAGE CAPTURING DEVICE OR SYSTEM - A method for providing an intensity or brightness measurement using a digital image-capturing device comprising: selecting a target area within a field of view of the image-capturing device, the target area containing pixels; measuring the intensity or brightness of pixels in a target area; accumulating the intensity or brightness values of the pixels in the target area; and determining a pixel value representative of the intensity or brightness of the pixels in the target area. A device for making color measurements comprising an image-capture device, a processor or logic device, and a memory location for accumulating color data, and the processor or logic device is programmed to perform color measurements by accumulating the data for pixels located in the target area in memory, and determining a representative color value. | 01-28-2010 |
20100272354 | METHOD FOR COLLECTING DATA FOR COLOR MEASUREMENTS FROM A DIGITAL ELECTRONIC IMAGE CAPTURING DEVICE OR SYSTEM - A method for providing an intensity or brightness measurement using a digital image-capturing device comprising: selecting a target area within a field of view of the image-capturing device, the target area containing pixels; determining the brightness of pixels in the target area; accumulating the brightness values of the pixels in the target area; and determining a pixel value representative of the pixels in the target area. A device for making color measurements comprising an image-capture device, a processor or logic device, and a memory location for accumulating color data, and the processor or logic device is programmed to perform color measurements by accumulating the data for pixels located in the target area in memory, and determining a representative color value. | 10-28-2010 |
20130060656 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DEFINING TARGET COLOR SPECIFICATIONS - A method in a data processing system, a data processing system, and a computer program in computer useable medium generating a numeric specification for one or more target colors that are useful for selecting colors in which a target lightness (Ltarg), a target hue (Htarg) and a target saturation (Ctarg) are determined based upon user inputs. | 03-07-2013 |
Christopher H. Pearson, Billings, MT US
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20110056856 | Carrying Or Storing Devices, Such As Golf Bags, Having Externally Accessible Storage Systems - A golf ball storage system is provided herein. The system may be configured on an exterior of a golf bag and generally includes an upper aperture and a lower aperture that may be substantially vertically aligned. The first and second apertures are connected by an internal sleeve. The sleeve may have a generally tubular configuration to contain golf balls within the storage system in a single file, stacked arrangement. The sleeve may be substantially vertical when the golf bag is in an upright position such that gravity will force balls inserted into the upper aperture to fall to a bottom portion of the sleeve, adjacent the lower aperture, for ease of removal. | 03-10-2011 |
20120205416 | Double Strap Carrying System and Base Stand for Golf Bags and Other Shoulder-Borne Articles - Dual-strap carrying assemblies and devices including such assemblies are provided herein. The carrying devices may be embodied in dual carrying strap golf bags that allow the bearer to more easily don and remove the bag. The secondary strap of the dual strap assembly is connected to the primary strap by a movable engagement assembly, such as an assembly that rotates to allow the secondary strap to more easily become within the reach of the bearer of the bag. In some embodiments, the movable engagement assembly may include a movement limiting device that prevents the secondary strap from moving too far out of the bearer's reach. The strap assemblies may be used in combination with a flexible base stand to make a self-standing carrying device that is easy to don and doff. | 08-16-2012 |
20130306504 | STRAP ASSEMBLY FOR CARRYING A BAG - A strap member includes a first primary strap including a first notch formed along its inner edge and a second primary strap includes a second notch formed along its inner edge, the first notch and second notch defining a recess in the strap member. An intersection point positioned within the recess is at an intersection of lines being one of collinear and tangential with portions of the inner edges of the first and second primary straps. An elastic member extends between the first primary strap and the second primary strap. | 11-21-2013 |
20130341221 | Golf Bag Base - A golf bag is disclosed that includes base formed of a flexible material, such as a polymer foam material. The base is formed as a one-piece element, and the base may be flexible such that the golf bag is supportable in an upright position or an inclined position. A flexion line may be formed in the base to promote flexing or pivoting in a specific area, and wear elements may be added to an exterior surface of the base to impart wear-resistance. | 12-26-2013 |
20140346210 | DOUBLE STRAP CARRYING SYSTEM AND BASE STAND FOR GOLF BAGS AND OTHER SHOULDER-BORNE ARTICLES - Dual-strap carrying assemblies and devices including such assemblies are provided herein. The carrying devices may be embodied in dual carrying strap golf bags that allow the bearer to more easily don and remove the bag. The secondary strap of the dual strap assembly is connected to the primary strap by a movable engagement assembly, such as an assembly that rotates to allow the secondary strap to more easily become within the reach of the bearer of the bag. In some embodiments, the movable engagement assembly may include a movement limiting device that prevents the secondary strap from moving too far out of the bearer's reach. The strap assemblies may be used in combination with a flexible base stand to make a self-standing carrying device that is easy to don and doff. | 11-27-2014 |
Daniel Pearson, Littleton, CO US
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20090094784 | Floor Treatment Apparatus - The present invention relates generally to an apparatus for cleaning or otherwise treating a floored surface that includes a platform adapted to support the weight of an operator. In addition, one embodiment of the present invention is capable of generally performing 360° turns to facilitate the treatment of difficult to access portions of the floored surface. | 04-16-2009 |
20120291218 | Floor Treatment Apparatus - The present invention relates generally to an apparatus for cleaning or otherwise treating a floored surface that includes a platform adapted to support the weight of an operator. In addition, one embodiment of the present invention is capable of generally performing 360° turns to facilitate the treatment of difficult to access portions of the floored surface. | 11-22-2012 |
20130239359 | FLOOR TREATMENT APPARATUS - The present invention relates generally to an apparatus for cleaning or otherwise treating a floored surface that includes a platform adapted to support the weight of an operator. In addition, one embodiment of the present invention is capable of generally performing 360° turns to facilitate the treatment of difficult to access portions of the floored surface. | 09-19-2013 |
20140130292 | FLOOR CLEANING APPARATUS - A floor treatment apparatus is provided that includes a chassis that supports at least one cleaning element. The chassis is supported by a plurality of wheels, one which is steerable via a steering wheel interconnected to a housing also associated with the chassis. The chassis provided includes a plurality of movable housing members, one of which is associated with the steering wheel. To access the internal components of the floor treatment apparatus, the front housing is rotated or moved away from the other housings wherein the steering wheel does not require disconnection to allow this movement. | 05-15-2014 |
20150033496 | Floor Cleaning Apparatus - A floor treatment apparatus is provided that includes a chassis that supports at least one cleaning element. The chassis is supported by a plurality of wheels, one which is steerable via a steering wheel interconnected to a housing also associated with the chassis. The chassis provided includes a plurality of movable housing members, one of which is associated with the steering wheel. To access the internal components of the floor treatment apparatus, the front housing is rotated or moved away from the other housings wherein the steering wheel does not require disconnection to allow this movement. | 02-05-2015 |
David R. Pearson, Palo, IA US
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20110100958 | FEATURES TO LIMIT THE EXHAUST DEBRIS EXITING A CIRCUIT BREAKER - A debris collection slot or groove formed near the exit of a vent channel in a circuit breaker. Debris is produced during a circuit interruption, causing the debris to travel into the vent channel toward an opening where it exits the circuit breaker. Too much accumulated debris can lead to a ground strike or a cross-phase condition. The debris collection groove, formed near the exit opening of the vent channel, has no significant effect on the internal pressure generated during the circuit interruption. Multiple grooves can be formed near the exit opening for trapping more debris. When the vent channel is bent, the grooves are positioned on the outer curve of the last bend of the vent channel to trap the higher-density debris traveling around the curve. | 05-05-2011 |
20140165390 | METHODS OF ASSEMBLING A NEUTRAL RAIL TO A PLUG-ON NEUTRAL LOAD CENTER - A method of assembling a load center featuring a dielectric barrier that securely retains a plug-on neutral rail without requiring any fasteners. The dielectric barrier and the rail are installed in the same Z-axis direction, which is orthogonal to a rear wall of an enclosure into which the load center is installed. Retention features in the dielectric barrier can create a snap-fit connection between the rail and the barrier, or the barrier can feature a support feature onto which the rail snaps as the rail is installed relative to the dielectric barrier in the Z-axis direction. The snap fit connections eliminate the need for any fasteners, and together with the Z-axis assembly, the assembly process is simplified and accelerated and the possibility of assembly error is reduced or eliminated. | 06-19-2014 |
20140168861 | SNAP-IN AND SNAP-ON NEUTRAL RAIL ASSEMBLIES IN A PLUG-ON NEUTRAL LOAD CENTER - A plug-on load center featuring snap-in or snap-on neutral rails that are retained securely in the load center on or between a dielectric barrier without requiring any fasteners and assembled by installing the dielectric components and neutral rail along the same direction orthogonal to a rear wall of an enclosure that houses the load center. The snap-in configurations feature dielectric barriers with fingers that create a snap-fit connection between the neutral rail and a shield member. The neutral rail is forced between the fingers, which separate and then snap back to their original position once the neutral rail is fully seated in the dielectric barrier. The snap-on configurations feature a neutral rail that is snapped onto the dielectric barrier and retained in the load without any fasteners. The barrier can include retention members that snap-fit into corresponding features of the neutral rail when it is installed onto the barrier. | 06-19-2014 |
D. Shawn Pearson, Amelia, OH US
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20080236759 | STEAM CORRUGATOR SYSTEM - A system is configured to process steam. The system includes a steam supply line, a corrugator system, a heat sink, and one or more return lines. The corrugator system includes two corrugating rolls. The corrugating rolls each have a plurality of bores formed therethrough. The bores extend substantially longitudinally through the corrugating rolls. The heat sink is configured to draw steam through the corrugator system. The one or more return lines are in fluid communication with one or both of the corrugator system or the heat sink. The one or more return lines are configured to receive condensate communicated from one or both of the corrugator system or the heat sink. A steam trap assembly may also be positioned between the heat sink and a return line. The steam trap assembly may include a steam trap and a bypass line that is operable to selectively bypass the steam trap. | 10-02-2008 |
Edward Pearson, Autaugaville, AL US
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20090044866 | Auxiliary Fuel Pump - An auxiliary fuel pump is mounted external to a fuel tank within the body of a vehicle. The auxiliary fuel pump is connected to a transfer hose for transferring fuel from a fuel tank in the vehicle to another location. | 02-19-2009 |
Elroy Pearson, Logan, UT US
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20110122469 | HIGH DISPERSION DIFFRACTION GRATING INCLUDING MULTIPLE HOLOGRAPHIC OPTICAL ELEMENTS - A multi-element diffraction grating is disclosed. The multi-element diffraction grating may be configured to diffract incident radiation with high dispersion using at least two holographic optical elements. The multi-element diffraction grating may include a first volume phase grating that is one of the holographic optical elements. The multi-element diffraction grating may also include at least one additional volume phase grating that is the second holographic optical element. The first volume phase grating and each of the additional volume phase gratings may be positioned relative to each other such that the radiation propagates through and is diffracted by the first volume phase grating and each of the additional volume phase gratings. | 05-26-2011 |
Everett A. Pearson, Warren, RI US
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20090110488 | Method of splicing a pair of foundation piles - A method of coaxially splicing a pair of tubular foundation piles in an end-to-end relationship includes the step of constructing a tubular splice from a resilient material, the tubular splice having the same outer diameter as the pair of foundation piles and being shaped to define a longitudinal slit which extends the entirety of its length. A strap is cinched tightly around the splice which renders its outer diameter less than the inner diameter of the pair of foundation piles. Each end of the compressed splice is then inserted into an adhesive coated end of a corresponding foundation pile. With the pair of foundation piles telescopingly mounted over the compressed splice, the cinched strap is removed which causes the splice to resiliently expand radially outward and thinly spread the adhesive. The foundation piles are then preferably drawn together and the adhesive is allowed to cure. | 04-30-2009 |
20110008574 | Composite structure and method of manufacture - A fiberglass laminate used in fabricating a composite pile comprising a plurality of fiberglass type layers and an impervious tube array. A tubular composite pile construction includes the laminate as well as plastic inner and outer skins and a resin injected into the laminate. A method of fabrication includes providing a mandrel, wrapping a plastic inner sleeve about a bladder on the mandrel, wrapping the fiberglass laminate and wrapping a plastic outer skin about the laminate. Lastly, a resin is injected into the laminate to substantially fill between the inner and outer skins. | 01-13-2011 |
Gary Pearson, Nashua, NH US
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20090194007 | Portable Video Game Table - A portable video game table comprising: a table surface with an underside; at least one spring-loaded floor leg rotatably attached to the underside; at least one spring-loaded sofa leg rotatably attached to the underside; a floor leg locking mechanism located on the at least one spring-loaded floor leg; a sofa leg locking mechanism located on the at least one spring-loaded sofa leg; where the table is configured such that the portable video game table can change to and from a folded configuration and a ready-for-use extended configuration. | 08-06-2009 |
George Pearson, Mountville, PA US
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20090266753 | Dispensing System for Microbial Solution - A system and method for dispensing microbial solution into a drain line. The system includes a disposable cartridge adapted to hold a quantity of microbial solution. The cartridge may be provided to the end user containing only a dry mix of microbes in a carrier medium. The end user may then remove a replaceable tab covering a fill hole, fill the cartridge with clean water, and replace the tab. The cartridge may then be inserted into a dispensing assembly, which includes an actuator that engages a nozzle on the cartridge at regular intervals. When the actuator engages the nozzle, a small amount of microbial solution is dispensed and routed through a tube to the drain line. The tube may attach to the drain line through a self-tapping valve assembly. | 10-29-2009 |
Gregory A. Pearson, Dunedin, FL US
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20090083115 | INTERACTIVE NETWORKING SYSTEMS - A networking system may comprise a web site serviced by a web server assembly. The web site may generally comprise a combination of the following components: a crediting system, a chat bidding system, a performance bidding system, a telephony switching system, a media interaction system, a display system, a photo management system, and a messaging system. An exemplary embodiment of the chat bidding system may comprise a plurality of common user accounts, a queue, and a featured user account. Common users of the common user accounts may pose tasks to the featured user, and may make a pledge for each task. The tasks may be stored in, and sorted by, the queue based on their pledges. A featured user of the featured user account may be presented with a highest ranked task in the queue, and may choose to respond to the task or to skip the task. | 03-26-2009 |
20110066527 | ORDER FULFILLMENT SYSTEMS - Order fulfillment systems and methods, which may enable a recipient to retrieve an ordered product from a plurality of providers, and may additionally deliver a virtual representation of the ordered product to the recipient. The order fulfillment method may be a paperless process comprising electronically receiving an order from a customer for a product to be retrieved by the recipient. A virtual representation of the ordered product may then be delivered and displayed to the recipient. A status module may be provided to indicate to providers whether the order has yet been fulfilled. The method may further comprise receiving an update to the status module when the recipient selects a provider and retrieves the ordered product from the selected provider. | 03-17-2011 |
20110209071 | CUSTOMIZABLE ACTION CARDS FOR NETWORKING SYSTEMS - Networking systems and methods for efficiently facilitating interactions between subscribers using customized action cards are disclosed. A networking system can comprise a communication unit, a customization unit, and an action unit. The communication unit can transmit data embodying communications between a server and a plurality of client computers operated by subscribers of the networking system. The customization unit can enable a current user to categorize other subscribers and to select action indicators associated with an action card template for each subscriber category. The selected action indicators can vary across subscriber categories, resulting in a different action card template for each category. Action cards of other subscribers are displayed to the current user based on their applicable action card templates. When the current user requests performance of an interaction by selecting a first action indicator from a displayed first action card, the action unit can facilitate the requested interaction. | 08-25-2011 |
20110209078 | DISPLAY SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DYNAMICALLY UPDATING A GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE - A display system provides a graphical user interface having a dynamic display field, which is contained within a useable display area. The dynamic display field can have an expanded state and collapsed state, and the current state of the dynamic display field can depend on properties of the useable display area. When collapsed, the dynamic display area has a shared content area and two or more content tags. Each content tag can be active or inactive, and the shared content area shows displayable contents corresponding to active content tags. Tags are activated and deactivated based on user selections. When expanded, the dynamic display field includes dedicated content areas, where each dedicated content area shows a displayable content. Accordingly, when the useable display space allows, the dynamic display field can automatically transition to the expanded state, thereby enabling a greater amount of content to be displayed at a time. | 08-25-2011 |
20110209095 | DISPLAY SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DYNAMICALLY UPDATING A GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE - A display system provides a graphical user interface having a dynamic display field, which is contained within a useable display area. The dynamic display field can have an expanded state and collapsed state, and the current state of the dynamic display field can depend on properties of the useable display area. When collapsed, the dynamic display area has a shared content area and two or more content tags. Each content tag can be active or inactive, and the shared content area shows displayable contents corresponding to active content tags. Tags are activated and deactivated based on user selections. When expanded, the dynamic display field includes dedicated content areas, where each dedicated content area shows a displayable content. Accordingly, when the useable display space allows, the dynamic display field can automatically transition to the expanded state, thereby enabling a greater amount of content to be displayed at a time. | 08-25-2011 |
20110225631 | INTERACTIVE NETWORKING SYSTEMS WITH USER CLASSES - A networking system may comprise a web site incorporating a combination of one or more of the following: a crediting system, a chat bidding system, a performance bidding system, a telephony switching system, a media interaction system, a display system, a photo management system, and a messaging system. The networking system may categorize each user of the web site into classes, including a featured class, a common class, a sponsored class, and a sponsoring class. The networking system may facilitate user interactions, some of which may be partially dependent on user classes. A featured user may opt to temporarily appear as a common user, thus activating an alternative user profile and hiding his featured status. A sponsored user may participate in interactions on the web site if a sponsoring user offers his credits to pay for the sponsored member's participation. Other aspects of the networking system are also disclosed herein. | 09-15-2011 |
20110276484 | IDENTITY VERIFICATION SYSTEMS - Identity verification systems and methods for remotely verifying a user's identity are disclosed. In some exemplary embodiments, the identity verification systems and methods may be used to verify an identity for a remote transaction. An exemplary embodiment of the system may comprise a capture unit, a delivery unit, a verification unit, a transaction unit, and a user account associated with the user. The capture unit may capture one or more verification images of the user, an identification document, and one or more other financial or identification documents. The delivery unit may transmit the verification documents to a server assembly. The verification unit may provide verification of the user's identity based on the verification images. The transaction unit may determined whether a transaction requested via the user's user account qualifies for verified status based on identity verification and, accordingly, whether the transaction should be afforded predetermined privileges of verified status. | 11-10-2011 |
20120044258 | INTERACTIVE NETWORKING SYSTEMS - A networking system may comprise a web site serviced by a web server assembly. The web site may generally comprise a combination of the following components: a crediting system, a chat bidding system, a performance bidding system, a telephony switching system, a media interaction system, a display system, a photo management system, and a messaging system. An exemplary embodiment of the chat bidding system may comprise a plurality of common user accounts, a queue, and a featured user account. Common users of the common user accounts may pose tasks to the featured user, and may make a pledge for each task. The tasks may be stored in, and sorted by, the queue based on their pledges. A featured user of the featured user account may be presented with a highest ranked task in the queue, and may choose to respond to the task or to skip the task. | 02-23-2012 |
20120044261 | INTERACTIVE NETWORKING SYSTEMS - A networking system may comprise a web site serviced by a web server assembly. The web site may generally comprise a combination of the following components: a crediting system, a chat bidding system, a performance bidding system, a telephony switching system, a media interaction system, a display system, a photo management system, and a messaging system. An exemplary embodiment of the chat bidding system may comprise a plurality of common user accounts, a queue, and a featured user account. Common users of the common user accounts may pose tasks to the featured user, and may make a pledge for each task. The tasks may be stored in, and sorted by, the queue based on their pledges. A featured user of the featured user account may be presented with a highest ranked task in the queue, and may choose to respond to the task or to skip the task. | 02-23-2012 |
20120045045 | INTERACTIVE NETWORKING SYSTEMS - A networking system may comprise a web site serviced by a web server assembly. The web site may generally comprise a combination of the following components: a crediting system, a chat bidding system, a performance bidding system, a telephony switching system, a media interaction system, a display system, a photo management system, and a messaging system. An exemplary embodiment of the chat bidding system may comprise a plurality of common user accounts, a queue, and a featured user account. Common users of the common user accounts may pose tasks to the featured user, and may make a pledge for each task. The tasks may be stored in, and sorted by, the queue based on their pledges. A featured user of the featured user account may be presented with a highest ranked task in the queue, and may choose to respond to the task or to skip the task. | 02-23-2012 |
20120046961 | INTERACTIVE NETWORKING SYSTEMS - A networking system may comprise a web site serviced by a web server assembly. The web site may generally comprise a combination of the following components: a crediting system, a chat bidding system, a performance bidding system, a telephony switching system, a media interaction system, a display system, a photo management system, and a messaging system. An exemplary embodiment of the chat bidding system may comprise a plurality of common user accounts, a queue, and a featured user account. Common users of the common user accounts may pose tasks to the featured user, and may make a pledge for each task. The tasks may be stored in, and sorted by, the queue based on their pledges. A featured user of the featured user account may be presented with a highest ranked task in the queue, and may choose to respond to the task or to skip the task. | 02-23-2012 |
20120072382 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MATCHING PEOPLE BASED ON PERCEIVED ACTIVITIES - Matching systems and methods for social networking systems can select matches for users based on observed activities. A matching system can include, for example, a preference unit, a monitoring unit, and a matching unit. Generally, the preference unit can receive and process matching preference information for a user; the monitoring unit can monitor the user's activities on or observable by the server; and the matching unit can select and recommend matches for the user based on the monitored activities. Thus, matches can be suggested to the user based on the user's observed activities, and not simply based on the user's potentially inaccurate self-description. | 03-22-2012 |
20120102152 | DYNAMIC CONTENT DELIVERY SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING SAME - Content delivery systems and related methods can provide dynamic content across a network, based on detected network performance. An exemplary content delivery system can comprise a content request unit, a detection unit, and a transmission unit. The content request unit can receive and process content requests from clients, and can instruct the transmission unit to provide the requested content. The detection unit | 04-26-2012 |
20120323999 | ROBUST FILTERS FOR SOCIAL NETWORKING ENVIRONMENTS - Networking systems and methods according to exemplary embodiments of the present invention can provide robust filtering to enable users to customize their networking environments. A networking system can comprise a plurality of interfaces, a request unit, a management unit, and a filter unit. Each interface can include a plurality of displayable objects, each of which can represent some user of the networking system. The request unit can receive from a client a request for one of the interfaces. The management unit can manage filters, where each active filter hides one or more users from one or more other users. When an interface is requested by a client associated with a first user, the filter unit can apply the active filters to the requested interface to exclude displayable objects that represent users hidden from the first user by one or more active filters. | 12-20-2012 |
20130268874 | DISPLAY SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DYNAMICALLY UPDATING A GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE - A display system provides a graphical user interface having a dynamic display field, which is contained within a useable display area. The dynamic display field can have an expanded state and collapsed state, and the current state of the dynamic display field can depend on properties of the useable display area. When collapsed, the dynamic display area has a shared content area and two or more content tags. Each content tag can be active or inactive, and the shared content area shows displayable contents corresponding to active content tags. Tags are activated and deactivated based on user selections. When expanded, the dynamic display field includes dedicated content areas, where each dedicated content area shows a displayable content. Accordingly, when the useable display space allows, the dynamic display field can automatically transition to the expanded state, thereby enabling a greater amount of content to be displayed at a time. | 10-10-2013 |
20140222898 | DYNAMIC CONTENT DELIVERY SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING SAME - Content delivery systems and related methods can provide dynamic content across a network, based on detected network performance. An exemplary content delivery system can comprise a content request unit, a detection unit, and a transmission unit. The content request unit can receive and process content requests from clients, and can instruct the transmission unit to provide the requested content. The detection unit | 08-07-2014 |
20140330953 | ROBUST FILTERS FOR SOCIAL NETWORKING ENVIRONMENTS - Networking systems and methods according to exemplary embodiments of the present invention can provide robust filtering to enable users to customize their networking environments. A networking system can comprise a plurality of interfaces, a request unit, a management unit, and a filter unit. Each interface can include a plurality of displayable objects, each of which can represent some user of the networking system. The request unit can receive from a client a request for one of the interfaces. The management unit can manage filters, where each active filter hides one or more users from one or more other users. When an interface is requested by a client associated with a first user, the filter unit can apply the active filters to the requested interface to exclude displayable objects that represent users hidden from the first user by one or more active filters. | 11-06-2014 |
20150058364 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MATCHING PEOPLE BASED ON PERCEIVED ACTIVITIES - Matching systems and methods for social networking systems can select matches for users based on observed activities. A matching system can include, for example, a preference unit, a monitoring unit, and a matching unit. Generally, the preference unit can receive and process matching preference information for a user; the monitoring unit can monitor the user's activities on or observable by the server; and the matching unit can select and recommend matches for the user based on the monitored activities. Thus, matches can be suggested to the user based on the user's observed activities, and not simply based on the user's potentially inaccurate self-description. | 02-26-2015 |
Holly Pearson, Palm Harbor, FL US
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20120072382 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MATCHING PEOPLE BASED ON PERCEIVED ACTIVITIES - Matching systems and methods for social networking systems can select matches for users based on observed activities. A matching system can include, for example, a preference unit, a monitoring unit, and a matching unit. Generally, the preference unit can receive and process matching preference information for a user; the monitoring unit can monitor the user's activities on or observable by the server; and the matching unit can select and recommend matches for the user based on the monitored activities. Thus, matches can be suggested to the user based on the user's observed activities, and not simply based on the user's potentially inaccurate self-description. | 03-22-2012 |
20150058364 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MATCHING PEOPLE BASED ON PERCEIVED ACTIVITIES - Matching systems and methods for social networking systems can select matches for users based on observed activities. A matching system can include, for example, a preference unit, a monitoring unit, and a matching unit. Generally, the preference unit can receive and process matching preference information for a user; the monitoring unit can monitor the user's activities on or observable by the server; and the matching unit can select and recommend matches for the user based on the monitored activities. Thus, matches can be suggested to the user based on the user's observed activities, and not simply based on the user's potentially inaccurate self-description. | 02-26-2015 |
Jason Clay Pearson, Kingsport, TN US
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20090076235 | COPOLYMERIZABLE METHINE AND ANTHRAQUINONE COMPOUNDS AND ARTICLES CONTAINING THEM - This invention relates to polymerizable ultraviolet light absorbers and yellow colorants and their use in ophthalmic lenses. In particular, this invention relates to polymerizable ultraviolet light absorbing methine compounds and yellow compounds of the methine and anthraquinone classes that block ultraviolet light and/or violet-blue light transmission through ophthalmic lenses. | 03-19-2009 |
20100085534 | OPHTHALMIC DEVICES HAVING A HIGHLY SELECTIVE VIOLET LIGHT TRANSMISSIVE FILTER AND RELATED METHODS - Ophthalmic devices are provided having a violet-light vertical cut-off filter abruptly absorbs light between the wave lengths of between approximately and 400 nm and 450 nm such that a curve when plotted as percent transmission versus wavelength has the shape as depicted in FIG. | 04-08-2010 |
20120013844 | OPHTHALMIC DEVICES HAVING A HIGHLY SELECTIVE VIOLET LIGHT TRANSMISSIVE FILTER AND RELATED METHODS - Ophthalmic devices are provided having a violet-light vertical cut-off filter abruptly absorbs light between the wave lengths of between approximately and 400 nm and 450 nm such that a curve when plotted as percent transmission versus wavelength has the shape as depicted in FIG. | 01-19-2012 |
20130018159 | COPOLYMERIZABLE METHINE AND ANTHRAQUINONE COMPOUNDS AND ARTICLES CONTAINING THEM - This invention relates to polymerizable ultraviolet light absorbers and yellow colorants and their use in ophthalmic lenses. In particular, this invention relates to polymerizable ultraviolet light absorbing methane compounds and yellow compounds of the methine and anthraquinone classes that block ultraviolet light and/or violet-blue light transmission through ophthalmic lenses. | 01-17-2013 |
20130324717 | COPOLYMERIZABLE METHINE AND ANTHRAQUINONE COMPOUNDS AND ARTICLES CONTAINING THEM - This invention relates to polymerizable ultraviolet light absorbers and yellow colorants and their use in ophthalmic lenses. In particular, this invention relates to polymerizable ultraviolet light absorbing methane compounds and yellow compounds of the methine and anthraquinone classes that block ultraviolet light and/or violet-blue light transmission through ophthalmic lenses. | 12-05-2013 |
Jerome Pearson, Mount Pleasant, SC US
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20090008507 | AIRCRAFT WING - A powered aircraft wing is described including a flexible solid sheet having energy cells integrated with the sheet. | 01-08-2009 |
20090014596 | LONG ENDURANCE AIRCRAFT HAVING MORPHING WING CONFIGURED TO CHANGE SHAPE - A long endurance powered aircraft includes a central spar, a propeller coupled to the central spar, and a wing coupled to the central spar. The wing includes a first spar and an opposing second spar. Leading ends of the first and second spars are coupled to the central spar and trailing ends of the first and second spars selectively diverge from the central spar to define a morphing wing configured change shape to optimize aircraft flight parameters in response to changes in at least one flight condition. | 01-15-2009 |
20090032648 | LONG ENDURANCE AIRCRAFT - A long endurance powered aircraft includes a fuselage, a propeller coupled to the fuselage, a wing coupled to the fuselage, and an energy storage system disposed within the fuselage. The wing includes an adjustable surface area including solar cells configured to collect incident solar energy and convert the collected incident solar energy to electrical energy for powering the aircraft during daylight flight. The energy storage system is configured to convert excess electrical energy converted from collected incident solar energy to chemical energy, store the chemical energy, and convert the stored chemical energy to electrical energy for powering the aircraft during night flight. | 02-05-2009 |
20120292449 | IN-SPACE PROCESSING AND DELIVERY SYSTEM - A processing and delivery system is in space around a celestial body having a magnetic field. The system includes at least one facility having supplies and configured for in-space recycling and manufacturing to produce processed objects utilizing space debris objects and the supplies. The system includes at least one space vehicle configured to deliver the space debris objects from their orbits to the at least one facility using electrodynamic propulsion. The system includes at least one space vehicle configured to deliver new supplies to the at least one facility from other orbits using electrodynamic propulsion. The system includes at least one space vehicle configured to deliver the processed objects from the at least one facility to their destination orbits using electrodynamic propulsion. | 11-22-2012 |
Jim Pearson, Fort Meade, FL US
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20100148140 | Universal Retaining Lock for Chain Link Fence Slats - A chain link fence slat system comprising a plurality of slats and a channel. Each slat is elongated and has a longitudinal dimension with a first and a second end, a width dimension and a thickness dimension less than the width dimension. Each slat further has at least a first and a second notch formed near the first end of the slat, each of the notches being formed on opposite sides of the width dimension and extending across the width dimension and partly through the thickness dimension. The first notch is positioned at a first vertical height and the second notch is positioned at a second vertical height with the second vertical height being greater than the first vertical height. The channel receives one end of each slat. The channel has inner surfaces including a base portion, a first opposing wall and a second opposing wall. The first opposing wall has a first inwardly projecting barb for receiving the first notch of a slat and the second opposing wall has a second inwardly projecting barb for receiving the second notch of a slat. The spacing between the first and second opposing walls being equal to or greater than the thickness dimension of the slat. | 06-17-2010 |
John Pearson, Red Bank, NJ US
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20090159592 | REMOVABLE ROOF FOR CARGO CONTAINER - A shipping container ( | 06-25-2009 |
20110038664 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SECURING COLLAPSED SHIPPING RACKS - A securement device is provided for securing articles such as collapsed shipping racks together for maintaining their stability and alignment. The device includes a tether that is connectable between adjacent shipping racks to secure the racks together, and that provides a clear visual indication that the racks are secured. A securement device affixed to a collapsible shipping rack may further comprise a bracket member and upper and lower pin members coupled to the bracket member, with the tether having first and second opposite end portions and the first end portion of the tether being coupled to one of the upper and lower pin members, and the second end portion being releasably attachable to another securement device of another collapsible shipping rack adjacently stacked relative to the first collapsible shipping rack. | 02-17-2011 |
John Pearson, Hamilton Twp., NJ US
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20090197108 | NON-VINYL FLOORING AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME - In one embodiment or the present invention, a non-vinyl flooring is described comprising a flooring substrate having a non-vinyl composition comprising a terpolymer comprising ethylene, methyl acrylate and acrylic acid and a copolymer comprising ethylene and methacrylic acid. In one embodiment of the present invention, the non-vinyl flooring comprises a resilient non-vinyl floor tile comprising a non-vinyl composition comprising a terpolymer and a copolymer. In another embodiment of the present invention, the non-vinyl flooring comprises a resilient non-vinyl sheet flooring comprising a non-vinyl composition comprising a terpolymer and a copolymer. Methods for making the non-vinyl tile and non-vinyl sheet flooring are described. | 08-06-2009 |
Joshua B. Pearson, Englewood, CO US
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20110168605 | INTEGRATED BIOREFINERY FOR PRODUCTION OF LIQUID FUELS - A method and system for reforming a carbonaceous feedstock comprising the steps, reforming the feedstock produce a first synthesis gas, subjecting a portion of the first synthesis gas to catalytic conversion, separating from the synthesis gas conversion product at least one byproduct, and utilizing at least a portion of the at least one byproduct during reforming of additional carbonaceous material. In certain instances, the method and system may be used to produce a liquid fuel. | 07-14-2011 |
20110178185 | INTEGRATED BIOREFINERY FOR PRODUCTION OF LIQUID FUELS - A method and system for reforming a carbonaceous feedstock comprising the steps, reforming the feedstock produce a first synthesis gas, subjecting a portion of the first synthesis gas to catalytic conversion, separating from the synthesis gas conversion product at least one byproduct, and utilizing at least a portion of the at least one byproduct during reforming of additional carbonaceous material. In certain instances, the method and system may be used to produce a liquid fuel. | 07-21-2011 |
20120020846 | INTEGRATED BIOREFINERY FOR PRODUCTION OF LIQUID FUELS - A system for the production of conversion products from synthesis gas, the system including a mixing apparatus configured for mixing steam with at least one carbonaceous material to produce a reformer feedstock; a reformer configured to produce, from the reformer feedstock, a reformer product comprising synthesis gas comprising hydrogen and carbon monoxide from the reformer feedstock; a synthesis gas conversion apparatus configured to catalytically convert at least a portion of the synthesis gas in the reformer product into synthesis gas conversion product and to separate from the synthesis gas conversion product a tailgas comprising at least one gas selected from the group consisting of carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrogen and methane; and one or more recycle lines fluidly connecting the synthesis gas conversion apparatus with the mixing apparatus, the reformer, or both. | 01-26-2012 |
20120126176 | BIOMASS HIGH EFFICIENCY HYDROTHERMAL REFORMER - A method of producing synthesis gas by mixing a carbonaceous feed comprising at least one carbonaceous material with superheated steam to produce a reformer feedstock and reforming the reformer feedstock to produce a first synthesis gas comprising hydrogen and carbon monoxide by introducing the reformer feedstock into a plurality of coiled tubes within a reformer at a reformer temperature and a reformer pressure at which at least a portion of the reformer feedstock is converted to synthesis gas. | 05-24-2012 |
20120134888 | BIOMASS HIGH EFFICIENCY HYDROTHERMAL REFORMER - A system for the production of synthesis gas, the system including a mixing apparatus configured for combining steam with at least one carbonaceous material to produce a reformer feedstock; and a reformer comprising a cylindrical vessel containing a plurality of coiled tubes, wherein each of the plurality of coiled tubes has a vertical height in the range of from about 40 feet 12.2 m) to about 100 feet (30.5 m) and a coil length that is at least four times the vertical height; at least one burner configured to combust a fuel and provide heat to maintain the reformer at a reformer temperature; at least one outlet for reformer product comprising synthesis gas; and at least one outlet for flue gas produced via combustion of fuel in the burners. A suitable mixing apparatus is also provided. | 05-31-2012 |
J. Wilson Pearson, Seneca, SC US
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20110053514 | REJECTION OF A CLOSE-IN-FREQUENCY INTERFERER EMPLOYING A LOG DETECTOR AND CLASSICAL DOWN CONVERTER - Disclosed is a methodology and apparatus for rejecting a high-power, near-in-frequency, radio frequency interference. The subject rejection methodology provides two branches; one is a classical down converter branch, and the other is a log detector followed by a high pass filter. The two branches produce a complex multiplication which cancels the highest inter modulation product and the final output is presented at the originally intended intermediate frequency. The methodology is appropriate for a constant-amplitude modulation on the interferer and any combination of phase, frequency, and amplitude modulation on the intended signal. | 03-03-2011 |
Larry E. Pearson, Winona, MS US
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20090019771 | APPARATUS TO CONVEY MATERIAL TO A PRESSURIZED VESSEL AND METHOD FOR THE SAME - The present invention relates to an improved apparatus and method for conveying fibrous, solid and slurry materials, such as granulated wood, rice hulls, chopped cane and the like, to a pressurized vessel, wherein the material being conveyed is compacted in the feeder in a controlled manner to create a seal at the feeder exit into the pressurized vessel whereby the processing pressure in the vessel is maintained. The invention is particularly useful when used in conjunction with a biomass reactor for the production of gas selectively rich in hydrogen and carbon containing components, such as carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and methane, which in turn, may be converted into a select end product fuel, such as methanol or ethanol or used as a feed gas for an industrial power plant, such a the biomass reactor for producing gas. | 01-22-2009 |
Mark L. Pearson, Leclaire, IA US
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20090042625 | COMBINE WITH AN ENDLESS CONVEYOR THAT CAN BE MOVED BETWEEN A SWATH DEPOSITING POSITION AND A CHOPPER POSITION - A combine is provided, with a harvested crop processing arrangement with an outlet for straw that is associated with an ejection drum and an endless conveyor arranged between the ejection drum and a straw chopper. In its rear region, the endless conveyor can be pivoted about a horizontal axis extending transverse to the direction of operation between a chopper position and a swath depositing position. | 02-12-2009 |
20090287380 | WORK MACHINE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BROADCAST SPREADING OF A MATERIAL IN WIND CONDITIONS - A work machine includes a spreader configured for broadcast spreading of a material from the work machine; an input device configured to provide wind condition data; an orientation control device configured to determine an orientation of the work machine; and a controller coupled to the spreader, the input device and the GPS receiver. The controller is configured to execute program instructions to control the broadcast of the material from the work machine based on the wind condition data from the input device and based on the orientation of the work machine. | 11-19-2009 |
20110045884 | Crop Residue Chopping And Distributing Arrangement For A Combine - The invention relates to a crop residue chopping and distributing arrangement with a straw chopper ( | 02-24-2011 |
20110099964 | Reciprocating Knife Assembly And Reciprocating Knife Drive Assembly - A reciprocating knife assembly of an agricultural implement includes first and second elongate reciprocating knives disposed along a leading edge of an agricultural implement, the reciprocating knives being disposed end to end and extending colinearly for simultaneous reciprocation in opposite directions, the first and second reciprocating knives being supported for sliding movement on the agricultural implement in a lateral direction generally perpendicular to the direction of travel of the agricultural implement as it travels through an agricultural field harvesting crop, a first bell crank coupled to the first reciprocating knife to reciprocate said knife, a second bell crank coupled to the second reciprocating knife to reciprocate the second reciprocating knife, and a common drive coupled to the first and second bell cranks to drive both the first and second bell cranks in opposite directions simultaneously. | 05-05-2011 |
20150087364 | FRAME FOR A RECIPROCATING SIEVE - A sieve frame ( | 03-26-2015 |
20150087365 | HANGER MOUNT FOR A RECIPROCATING SIEVE - A hanger mount ( | 03-26-2015 |
20150087366 | LIGHTWEIGHT HYBRID MATERIAL RECIPROCATING SIEVE - A frame for reciprocating sieve assembly comprises a first side member ( | 03-26-2015 |
Matthew R. Pearson, Hartford, CT US
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20110268585 | Two-phase heat transport device using electrohydrodynamic conduction pumping - An electrohydrodynamic conduction liquid pumping system having a vessel configured to contain a liquid therein, a single pair or multi-pairs of electrodes disposed in a circularly spaced apart relationship to each other inside the vessel and configured to be oriented in the liquid. A power supply is coupled to the electrodes and configured to generate electric fields in-between each electrode pair to induce a net radial pumping of the liquid. A heat source is provided to produce heat sufficient to boil and vaporize the liquid while non-vaporized liquid moving toward the heat source prevents over-heating of the heat source. A heat sink is configured to have a operating temperature below the vaporization temperature of the liquid so that contact of the vapor with the heat sink will condense the vapor into a liquid to replenish the liquid supply moving toward the heat source. | 11-03-2011 |
Morton K. Pearson, Tolland, CT US
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20080243267 | Method for identifying critical features as a function of process - The method for identifying critical features as a function of process provides a way to identify critical features associated with a particular part, and to relate the effect of performing repair processes on the identified critical features. The method includes identifying critical features associated with the part, and determining the effect repair processes will have on the identified critical features. This information is included in a an output that is made available to repair centers. Based on the identification of critical features and the associated effect of repair processes on the identified critical features, repair centers are able to focus process and quality control resources on the identified critical features affected by a particular repair process. | 10-02-2008 |
Norman R. Pearson, Carmel, IN US
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20080207452 | Ionic liquids derived from herbicidal carboxylic acids and certain trialkylamines or heteroarylamines - Ionic liquids, formed by combining a carboxylic acid herbicide with certain trialkylamines or heteroarylamines, have herbicidal activity on an acid equivalent basis at least as active as the commercially used carboxylic acid herbicide salts, but are less volatile. | 08-28-2008 |
20080207453 | Compounds derived from herbicidal carboxylic acids and tetraalkylammonium or (arylalkyl) trialkylammonium hydroxides - Compounds formed by combining a carboxylic acid herbicide with N—((C | 08-28-2008 |
20090246293 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS TO CONTROL OOMYCETE FUNGAL PATHOGENS - The present invention relates to compounds and the use of such compounds for increasing the efficacy of fungicides for controlling oomycete pathogen induced disease or diseases in one or more plants. | 10-01-2009 |
20100254936 | COMPOSTIONS AND METHODS TO CONTROL FUNGAL PATHOGENS - Disclosed herein are acylhydrazone and semicarbazones derivatives of aldehydes and ketones that may act to attract plant pathogenic zoospores and methods of using these compounds. These compounds include the compound according to Formula 1: | 10-07-2010 |
20110086761 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS TO CONTROL OOMYCETE FUNGAL PATHOGENS - The present invention relates to fungicidal compositions and their use for controlling oomycete pathogen induced disease or diseases in one or more plants. | 04-14-2011 |
Phillip H. Pearson, Broussard, LA US
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20110265992 | Mechanical Mud Bucket and Method - A mechanical mud bucket for collecting drilling fluid from tubular members of a drill string or work string. A first shell member includes a fluid outlet. A second shell member is pivotally attached to the first shell member. A seal mechanism and a mechanical locking component are attached to the first and second shell members. In an engaged position, the mechanical locking component locks the first and second shell members in a closed position such that the seal mechanism seals an inner space of the mechanical mud bucket and an annular space between one or more tubular members and the first and second shell members. A pressure control may be attached to the first or second shell members for maintaining atmospheric pressure within the inner space of the mechanical mud bucket when draining drilling fluid. | 11-03-2011 |
Robert E. Pearson, Durham, NC US
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20110275061 | ASSAYS USING SURFACE-ENHANCED RAMAN SPECTROSCOPY (SERS)-ACTIVE PARTICLES - Disclosed herein are diagnostic assays using surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS)-active particles, including liquid-based assays; magnetic capture assays; microparticle-nanoparticle satellite structures for signal amplification in an assay; composite SERS-active particles useful for enhanced detection of targets; and sample tubes and processes for using the same. | 11-10-2011 |
Robert E. Pearson, Auburn, AL US
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20100314893 | Ball retrieving apparatus - The present invention is a foldable device for retrieving golf, tennis, or other balls. The invention comprises an elongated shaft having handles at one end and a pair of elongated arm members hinged to the shaft at an opposite end. When fully deployed, the arm members form a V-shaped collection member adapted to be moved along the surface of a putting green or tennis court to gather scattered balls within a first region of the collection member and then collect the gathered balls within a second region of the collection member for eventual lifting and transport. | 12-16-2010 |
Robert Noel Pearson, Hattiesburg, MS US
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20110272831 | Wastewater treatment system - A wastewater treatment system for deployment within a pond having a floor and a wastewater surface is formed from a plurality of floating modular aeration units that are fluidly connected to a motorized blower via a central air delivery line. Each of the floating modular aeration units has an aeration grid retained below the wastewater surface and configured to form air bubbles below the wastewater surface. A buoyant frame retains the aeration grid above the floor of the water pond at a pre-determined depth. Pressurized air is delivered to the aeration grid forcing air bubbles to rise through the water column to the surface and supply oxygen to the pond. | 11-10-2011 |
Robert William Pearson, Rockville, MD US
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20090174551 | Internet activity evaluation system - Methods and apparatus for evaluating Internet activity are disclosed. One embodiment of the invention pertains to a child using the Internet and a parent inspecting said child's activity on the Internet, which enables said parent to intervene if said child's Internet activity is inappropriate. | 07-09-2009 |
Roger A. Pearson, Fort Collins, CO US
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20080270649 | Multi-channel memory connection system and method - A multi-channel memory connection system comprises a circuit board comprising a plurality of memory connectors, at least one of the plurality of memory connectors configured to receive either a memory module or a memory riser, the at least one memory connector having at least two memory channels connected thereto through the circuit board. | 10-30-2008 |
Roland Leland Pearson, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20110211164 | CAMERA STABILIZER - A camera stabilizer includes a grip for cameras that provides for stability of the camera without a shoulder mount or shoulder mount harness. The current camera stabilizer attaches around the arm of the user then extends through a member roughly parallel to the forearm to a grip that is held by the user. The grip is attached to the member by a ball joint that allows free positioning of the grip relative to the member but may then be locked in position for use. The camera is then attached to the grip. This allows the user to stabilize the camera by holding the elbow closer to the torso, by resting the elbow on a steady object, or by simply flexing the wrist which applies tension to the member thereby providing a more stable grip on the camera and a resulting more stable picture. A kit is also disclosed that includes the camera stabilizer and a harness for tethering the camera stabilizer to a camera operator. | 09-01-2011 |
Ronald K. Pearson, Harrisburg, PA US
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20080215402 | Methods and Systems for Evaluating Interaction of Medical Products and Dependence on Demographic Variables - A computer implemented method of evaluating interaction two or more medical products or conditions, in the context of a reference condition, based on a dataset of patient records includes developing a reference contingency lattice of lattice subsets from a subset of the patient records containing the reference condition, wherein the lattice subsets correspond to the number of patient records that contain each of the two or more medical products or conditions and combinations thereof. A plurality of comparison contingency lattices are developed, each of the comparison contingency lattices developed from a respective random subset of patient records not containing the reference condition, where each of the comparison contingency lattices include lattice subsets that correspond to the number of patient records that contain each of the two or more medical products or conditions and combinations thereof. The lattice subsets of the reference contingency lattice are compared to the corresponding lattice subsets of the comparison contingency lattices to determine whether a lattice subset is indicative of an interaction between the medical products or conditions with respect to the reference condition. | 09-04-2008 |
Scott D. Pearson, Woodbury, MN US
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20090202772 | SHEET WITH TRANSITIONAL RELEASE MATERIAL THAT INITIALLY ALLOWS FOR REPOSITIONING FOLLOWED BY RELEASE FAILURE - Disclosed is a release material applied to a sheet material that provides for temporary repositioning of an adhesive over the release material. Over time the adhesion between the release material and the applied adhesive builds such that the adhesive cannot be removed from the release material without damaging the underlying sheet material. The release material includes an free nitrogen containing basic group. The release material is dispersed on a flexible substrate and the release material allows for repositioning when contacted with a pressure sensitive adhesive, which includes a free carboxylic acid group, for at least 1 minute and not more than 10 minutes. | 08-13-2009 |
20090317561 | COLOR CHANGE CYANOACRYLATE ADHESIVES - A cyanoacrylate-based adhesive composition is disclosed. The cyanoacrylate-based adhesive composition includes a cyanoacrylate monomer, and a bleachable dye including a Michler's hydrol cation or derivatized Michler's hydrol cation, paired with a non-nucleophilic anion that provides a stable color to the cyanoacrylate-based adhesive. | 12-24-2009 |
20100200633 | TAPE DISPENSER - A tape dispenser is described that includes a tape roll housing and two cover plates. The first cover plate includes an outwardly extending flange that extends beyond the tape roll housing that provides a simple and easy mechanism for removing the first cover plate from the tape roll housing to gain access within the tape roll housing. | 08-12-2010 |
20110114535 | FOLDED BOXES AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - The folded collapsed boxes containing substantially no open gaps are provided. A plurality of different size folded collapsed boxes can be bundled together to yield a display that has the maximum number of folded collapsed boxes displayed thus conserving space. | 05-19-2011 |
20110160353 | ADHESIVE WITH ALKANOATE BLEND - An adhesive composition includes 5 to 40% wt polyvinylpyrrolidone; 3 to 20% wt alkanoate blend including a first C | 06-30-2011 |
Sean Pearson, Beaverton, OR US
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20110213278 | MOVEMENT MONITORING SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT OF MOVEMENT DISORDERS - Disclosed embodiments include a movement monitoring system and apparatus for objective assessment of movement disorders of a subject, comprising (a) one or more movement monitors, and (b) a computer-implemented analysis system comprising one or more protocols and associated data analysis methods to objectively quantify movement disorders based on movement data acquired by the movement monitors. According to one embodiment, the movement monitors are robust wireless synchronized movement monitors and the protocols include one or more tests for assessment of neural control of balance. | 09-01-2011 |
20110214030 | Wireless Synchronized Movement Monitoring Apparatus and System - Disclosed embodiments include a movement monitoring apparatus comprising a wireless synchronization scheme. Depending on the particular embodiment such wireless synchronization scheme is a master synchronization scheme or a mesh synchronization scheme. Additionally, in a particular embodiment, the movement monitor further comprises a robust wireless data transfer data controller. The disclosure includes a description of the complete system, namely, the wireless synchronized movement monitors with robust data transfer capabilities, the docking station, the access point, and the computer-implemented analysis system. | 09-01-2011 |
20140122958 | Wireless Synchronized Apparatus and System - Disclosed embodiments include an apparatus that comprises (a) a kinematics sensor module including an accelerometer, a gyroscope, a magnetometer, or combinations thereof; and (b) a bidirectional wireless communication module configured for wirelessly synchronizing the sampling time instances of the kinematics sensor module with the sampling time instances of at least a second wearable apparatus including a second kinematics sensor module. | 05-01-2014 |
Sean Christopher Pearson, Portland, OR US
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20090204031 | Joint angle tracking with inertial sensors - A method for estimating joint angles of a multi-segment limb from inertial sensor data accurately estimates and tracks the orientations of multiple segments of the limb as a function of time using data from a single inertial measurement unit worn at the distal end of the limb. Estimated joint angles are computed from measured inertial data as a function of time in a single step using a nonlinear state space estimator. The estimator preferably includes a tracking filter such as an unscented Kalman filter or particle filter. The nonlinear state space estimator incorporates state space evolution equations based on a kinematic model of the multi-segment limb. | 08-13-2009 |
Shawn Michael Pearson, Sharonville, OH US
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20100080695 | TURBINE NOZZLE FOR A GAS TURBINE ENGINE - A turbine nozzle includes: a hollow, airfoil-shaped turbine vane; and an arcuate first band disposed at a first end of the turbine vane, the first band having a flowpath face adjacent the turbine vane, and an opposed back face. The back face includes at least one open pocket, the at least one pocket defined in part by a bottom wall recessed from the back face, opposed ends of the bottom wall merging with the back face. The bottom wall is substantially free of interior corners. | 04-01-2010 |
20110070075 | FASTBACK TURBULATOR STRUCTURE AND TURBINE NOZZLE INCORPORATING SAME - A heat transfer apparatus, includes a member defining a wall exposed to fluid flow in a predetermined direction of flow; and a plurality of turbulators disposed on the wall. Each turbulator includes an upright front face which generally faces the direction of flow, and a back face which defines a ramp-like shape tapering from the front face to the wall. | 03-24-2011 |
Spencer Pearson, Stanford, CT US
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20110298340 | Mounting Platform For Modular Furniture Assembly - A modular furniture assembly includes: a base member having a frame assembly, a transverse member having a frame assembly, a foot configured to contact a support surface, and a mounting platform having a plurality of apertures therethrough. The mounting platform is configured to be mounted on the base member frame assembly and the transverse member frame assembly, thereby connecting the frame assemblies. The foot is selectively mounted on the mounting platform, such that the foot is configured to contact the support surface when the modular furniture assembly is in an upright configuration. The mounting platform connects the base and transverse member frame assemblies together and also acts as a platform for receiving a variety of different types of feet. | 12-08-2011 |
20140368010 | MOUNTING PLATFORM FOR MODULAR FURNITURE ASSEMBLY - A modular furniture assembly includes: a base member having a frame assembly, a transverse member having a frame assembly, a foot configured to contact a support surface, and a mounting platform having a plurality of apertures therethrough. The mounting platform is configured to be mounted on the base member frame assembly and the transverse member frame assembly, thereby connecting the frame assemblies. The foot is selectively mounted on the mounting platform, such that the foot is configured to contact the support surface when the modular furniture assembly is in an upright configuration. The mounting platform connects the base and transverse member frame assemblies together and also acts as a platform for receiving a variety of different types of feet. | 12-18-2014 |
Stanley R. Pearson, Baton Rouge, LA US
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20080267842 | PROCESS AND APPARTUS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF USEFUL PRODUCTS FROM CARBONACEOUS FEEDSTOCK - A carbonaceous feedstock to alcohol conversion process in which carbon dioxide and a portion of the hydrogen produced are removed from the syngas stream issuing from a feedstock reformer, to yield a reduced hydrogen, carbon monoxide and methane syngas stream. The hydrogen and the carbon dioxide are passed through a Fischer Tropsch reactor which is catalyzed to favor the production of methanol. The methanol produced in the Fischer-Tropsch reactor is passed with the reduced hydrogen syngas through a second Fischer-Tropsch reactor which is catalyzed to favor the production of ethanol. Also disclosed, without limitation, are a unique catalyst, a method for controlling the content of the syngas formed in the feedstock reformer, and a feedstock handling system. | 10-30-2008 |
20090038314 | INTEGRATED PROCESS FOR CARBONACEOUS MATERIAL TO CO2-FREE FUEL GAS FOR POWER PLANTS AND BIOMASS TO ETHANOL - A process for generating electrical power from a carbonaceous fuel source without carbon dioxide emissions while producing ethanol. A carbonaceous material is reacted in a stream reformer wherein a fuel gas is produced, which fuel gas is sent to a CO shift reactor to convert substantially all CO to CO | 02-12-2009 |
20090038316 | INTEGRATED PROCESS FOR CARBONACEOUS MATERIAL TO CO2-FREE FUEL GAS FOR POWER PLANTS AND TO ETHYLENE - An integrated process wherein a CO | 02-12-2009 |
20090077890 | FOUR-STAGE STEAM REFORMER - A four stage steam reformer suitable for producing a synthetic gaseous stream from a carbonaceous feedstock. Each stage is capable of operating at a progressively higher temperature than the immediate preceding stage. | 03-26-2009 |
20090081747 | ETHANOL FROM CORN AND USE OF DISTILLER GRAINS BY-PRODUCT TO PRODUCE FUEL GAS - A process for substantially increasing the production of ethanol from corn and other such biomass feedstocks. Ethanol, carbon dioxide and distiller grains are typically produced during the fermentation process. The carbon dioxide is used as a feed for additional ethanol make and the distiller grains can be used as a livestock feed or to produce a synthetic fuel gas that is used to run a boiler to produce steam used in the fermentation process. | 03-26-2009 |
20120142522 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF USEFUL PRODUCTS FROM CARBONACEOUS FEEDSTOCK - A carbonaceous feedstock to alcohol conversion process in which carbon dioxide is removed from the syngas stream issuing from a feedstock reformer, to yield a carbon dioxide depleted syngas stream including hydrogen, carbon monoxide and methane. This carbon dioxide depleted syngas stream is then passed through a Fischer-Tropsch reactor ultimately yielding a mixed alcohol product which is preferably largely ethanol. The removed carbon dioxide stream is passed through a methane reformer along with methane, which is produced in or has passed through a Fischer-Tropsch reactor, to yield primarily carbon monoxide and hydrogen. The carbon monoxide and hydrogen stream from the methane reformer are passed through the alcohol reactor. Also disclosed are a unique catalyst, a method for controlling the content of the syngas formed in the feedstock reformer, and a feedstock handling system. | 06-07-2012 |
Steven R. Pearson, Portland, OR US
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20110320404 | STANDBY INDEX IN PHYSICAL DATA REPLICATION - Generating a standby index on a standby database server in a physical log-shipping data replication environment. Embodiments of the invention include providing a primary database server and a standby database server, replicating a primary database and a primary database index from the primary database server to the standby database server, generating a standby index on the standby database server, and cataloging the standby index on the standby database server. | 12-29-2011 |
20120084260 | LOG-SHIPPING DATA REPLICATION WITH EARLY LOG RECORD FETCHING - Methods, systems and program products for log-shipping data replication from a primary system to a communicatively-coupled standby system. Embodiments of the invention may receive transactional log data at a standby system, from the primary system, and before the transactional log data is written to storage on the primary system. Embodiments may then receive a notification from the primary system indicating that the corresponding log data was written to storage on the primary system, and responsive to receiving the notification, may process the received transactional log data. | 04-05-2012 |
20130198134 | ONLINE VERIFICATION OF A STANDBY DATABASE IN LOG SHIPPING PHYSICAL REPLICATION ENVIRONMENTS - Techniques are disclosed for performing an operation for determining whether a standby database is synchronized with a primary database in a log shipping physical database replication environment. In one embodiment, the operation may include receiving a transaction log at the standby database from the primary database. The transaction log may specify a first one or more checksum values for a first set of pages on the primary database. The operation may also include calculating a second one or more checksum values for a second set of pages on the standby database. The operation may also include determining whether the standby database is synchronized with the primary database by comparing the first one or more checksum values with the second one or more checksum values. | 08-01-2013 |
20130246358 | ONLINE VERIFICATION OF A STANDBY DATABASE IN LOG SHIPPING PHYSICAL REPLICATION ENVIRONMENTS - Techniques are disclosed for performing an operation for determining whether a standby database is synchronized with a primary database in a log shipping physical database replication environment. In one embodiment, the operation may include receiving a transaction log at the standby database from the primary database. The transaction log may specify a first one or more checksum values for a first set of pages on the primary database. The operation may also include calculating a second one or more checksum values for a second set of pages on the standby database. The operation may also include determining whether the standby database is synchronized with the primary database by comparing the first one or more checksum values with the second one or more checksum values. | 09-19-2013 |
20150081639 | OPTIMIZING THE NUMBER AND TYPE OF DATABASE BACKUPS TO ACHIEVE A GIVEN RECOVERY TIME OBJECTIVE (RTO) - A method of optimizing the number and type of database backups to achieve a given RTO is provided and may include receiving a RTO and receiving a heuristic for determining an amount of unencumbered processing time. A type of next backup, (i.e., a next backup), is determined wherein the type of next backup is an incremental backup when the sum of the heuristic, and the times to: restore the latest full backup, restore zero or more incremental backups, complete a current incremental backup, and perform a full backup is less than the received RTO, else the type of the next backup is a full backup. A time to schedule the next backup is scheduled based on the received RTO being a total of an amount of time to: complete the type of next backup; rollforward zero or more transaction log records; and to restore at least one backup. | 03-19-2015 |
20150081643 | CLASSIFYING AND MONITORING DATABASE OPERATIONS BASED ON A COST OF RECOVERY - A method of classifying and monitoring database operations based on a recovery cost may include receiving an indication of a recoverable operation. A count in a persistent storage, such as a catalog, corresponding to an occurrence of the recoverable operation is incremented. | 03-19-2015 |
20150081646 | CLASSIFYING AND MONITORING DATABASE OPERATIONS BASED ON A COST OF RECOVERY - A method of classifying and monitoring database operations based on a recovery cost may include receiving an indication of a recoverable operation. A count in a persistent storage, such as a catalog, corresponding to an occurrence of the recoverable operation is incremented. | 03-19-2015 |
Steven Robert Pearson, Portland, OR US
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20090049329 | REDUCING LIKELIHOOD OF DATA LOSS DURING FAILOVERS IN HIGH-AVAILABILITY SYSTEMS - A method, system, and computer program product for reducing likelihood of data loss during performance of failovers in a high-availability system comprising a primary system and a standby system are provided. The method, system, and computer program product provide for defining a halt duration, periodically determining a halt end time, halting data modifications at the primary system responsive to failure of data replication to the standby system, resuming data modifications at the primary system responsive to a last determined halt end time being reached or data replication to the standby system resuming, and responsive to the primary system failing prior to a previously determined halt end time, determining that a failover to the standby system will not result in data loss on the standby system with respect to the primary system. | 02-19-2009 |
20130006932 | Physical Replication of Database Subset to Improve Availability and Reduce Resource Cost in a Cloud Environment - An approach is provided in which a standby component receives a database log record that corresponds to a modification to one of a primary database's corresponding physical storage spaces. The standby component determines whether a modified object associated with the database log record corresponds to a standby database, which includes a replication of a subset of the primary database's corresponding physical storage spaces. When the standby component determines that the modified object corresponds to the standby database, the standby component invokes a physical replay that replicates the modification on the standby database. | 01-03-2013 |
Talima Pearson, Flagstaff, AZ US
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20100136523 | Molecular signature and assay for fluoroquinoline resistance in bacillus anthracis - The preferred therapeutic for human anthrax infections are therapeutics from the fluoroquinolone class, in particular, Ciprofloxacin (CIP). This invention discloses the molecular basis for fluoroquinolone (CEP in particular) action and provides the molecular signatures which form the basis of diagnostic assays. This invention further discloses nucleotide signatures associated with CIP-resistance are useful in diagnostic tests to rapidly identify CIP resistant | 06-03-2010 |
Thomas C. Pearson, Atlanta, GA US
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20090186037 | METHODS FOR INHIBITING AN IMMUNE RESPONSE BY BLOCKING THE GP39/CD40 AND CTLA4/CD28/B7 PATHWAYS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREWITH - The present invention provides a method for inhibiting an immune response and a method for inhibiting rejection of transplanted tissues. This method comprises preventing an endogenous molecule on a cell selected from the group consisting of gp39 and CD40 antigens from binding its endogenous ligand and preventing an endogenous molecule on a cell selected from the group consisting of CTLA4, CD28, and B7 antigens from binding its endogenous ligand. The prevention of such molecules from binding their ligand thereby blocks two independent signal pathways and inhibits the immune response resulting in transplanted tissue rejection. | 07-23-2009 |
Thomas E. Pearson, Knoxville, TN US
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20100319538 | SPRAY DRYER ABSORBER DISPERSER ARRANGEMENT - A spray dryer absorber ( | 12-23-2010 |
Thomas Edwin Pearson, Knoxville, TN US
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20100147968 | DRY FLUE GAS DESULFURIZATION SYSTEM WITH DUAL FEED ATOMIZER LIQUID DISTRIBUTOR - An atomizer system | 06-17-2010 |
20120087852 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REDUCING LIME CONSUMPTION IN DRY FLUE GAS DESULFURIZATION SYSTEMS - In a method for reducing lime consumption in DFGD systems, a slaker is provided wherein lime and water is introduced to produce a slaked lime slurry. The slurry is introduced into a spray dryer wherein the slurry is atomized. A flue gas stream is also introduced into the spray dryer and reacts with the atomized slurry, causing calcium sulfate and sulfite, as well as unreacted lime particulate to form. A portion of the particulate is filtered and sent back in a substantially dry form to the slaker to form part of the slurry. | 04-12-2012 |
20120160340 | SLURRY CONTROL SYSTEM - A system for regulating an amount of fresh lime slurry introduced to a spray dry absorber. The control system includes a controller configured to receive input from a continuous emissions monitoring system (CEMS), a valve in communication with the controller and a spray dry absorber pump suction, the valve adapted to regulate an amount of fresh lime slurry provided to the spray dry absorber pump suction and a valve in communication with the controller and a pre-mix tank, the valve adapted to regulate an amount of fresh lime slurry provided to the pre-mix tank. | 06-28-2012 |
20140346247 | DRY FLUE GAS DESULFURIZATION SYSTEM WITH DUAL FEED ATOMIZER LIQUID DISTRIBUTOR - An atomizer system | 11-27-2014 |
Timothy Thomas Pearson, Fergus Falls, MN US
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20100024455 | DYNAMIC SUPERHEAT CONTROL FOR HIGH EFFICIENCY REFRIGERATION SYSTEM - A vapor compression refrigeration system including components capable of determining the superheat at a compressor inlet is provided. The vapor compression refrigeration system may include sensors capable of making measurements from which the superheat at the compressor inlet may be determined. The vapor compression refrigeration system may be operable to compare the determined superheat level at the inlet to the compressor to a desired superheat level and generate a new evaporator discharge superheat level target for one or more evaporators operatively interconnected to the compressor to affect the superheat at the compressor inlet. The vapor compression refrigeration system may be operable to broadcast the new evaporator discharge superheat level target to the one or more evaporators over a communications bus. The vapor compression refrigeration system may update and broadcast the evaporator discharge superheat level target at programmed intervals. | 02-04-2010 |
20120167603 | DYNAMIC SUPERHEAT CONTROL FOR HIGH EFFICIENCY REFRIGERATION SYSTEM - A vapor compression refrigeration system including components capable of determining the superheat at a compressor inlet is provided. The vapor compression refrigeration system may include sensors capable of making measurements from which the superheat at the compressor inlet may be determined. The vapor compression refrigeration system may be operable to compare the determined superheat level at the inlet to the compressor to a desired superheat level and generate a new evaporator discharge superheat level target for one or more evaporators operatively interconnected to the compressor to affect the superheat at the compressor inlet. The vapor compression refrigeration system may be operable to broadcast the new evaporator discharge superheat level target to the one or more evaporators over a communications bus. The vapor compression refrigeration system may update and broadcast the evaporator discharge superheat level target at programmed intervals. | 07-05-2012 |
Wayne Pearson, Oro Valley, AZ US
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20090118072 | GENERATOR SHEAR GEAR - A shear gear arrangement with gear teeth on the bearing liner positioned to engage complementary teeth on a shear gear main body. The bearing liner is static, while the shear gear main body mounts on the rotating drive shaft. If a failure occurs, the drive shaft displacement causes the shear gear main body gear teeth to engage the bearing liner teeth, instantaneously loading the shear section of the shaft with a sufficient torque load to shear the section as designed. | 05-07-2009 |
20100013342 | OPTIMIZED MULTI-PHASE ARMATURE WINDING - An electrical motor or generator asymmetrical armature winding configuration generating a multi-phase balanced power output. Each winding group for each pole, and the conductors constituting each winding group, are chosen individually according to their magnetomotive force (MMF) vector relationship to provide a balanced power output even though the individual windings may not be balanced or symmetrical. | 01-21-2010 |
20100231181 | NOVEL STARTER-GENERATOR WITH IMPROVED EXCITATION - An electrical power system may comprise a main generator with a rotor having field windings and at least one embedded permanent magnet. A generator control unit (GCU) may be connected to receive excitation current produced by the main generator with flux from the at least one permanent magnet. An exciter generator may be connected to be provided with excitation from the GCU. The exciter generator may provide excitation current to the field windings of the main generator. The main generator may produce output current from flux from the field windings and the at least one permanent magnet. | 09-16-2010 |
20110133545 | AIRCRAFT ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE USING AUXILIARY POWER UNIT DURING APPROACH AND TAXI - An electrical power system architecture uses an auxiliary power unit as an electrical power source during taxi (ground idle) and approach idle (if required). Using the APU as a power source enables a low pressure spool driven electrical generator to be off-line when its speed is too low for it to operate effectively. | 06-09-2011 |
20110241465 | LOW PROFILE STARTER-GENERATOR - A power system for a vehicle may comprise an electric machine interposed between an engine and a transmission of the vehicle. The electric machine may comprise an exciter generator with exciter armature windings surrounding an axis, a main generator with main field windings surrounding the axis so that the exciter generator and the main generator are concentric and a rotor coaxial with the axis and the rotor supporting the exciter armature windings and the main field windings. The rotor may have a first end attached to the engine power output shaft and a second end adapted to deliver mechanical power from the engine to the transmission. | 10-06-2011 |
20130015730 | ENHANCED SPRAY COOLING TECHNIQUE FOR WEDGE COOLINGAANM Waddell; SimonAACI Oro ValleyAAST AZAACO USAAGP Waddell; Simon Oro Valley AZ USAANM Scherzinger; WilliamAACI Oro ValleyAAST AZAACO USAAGP Scherzinger; William Oro Valley AZ USAANM Birdi; Balwinder SinghAACI TucsonAAST AZAACO USAAGP Birdi; Balwinder Singh Tucson AZ USAANM Pearson; WayneAACI Oro ValleyAAST AZAACO USAAGP Pearson; Wayne Oro Valley AZ USAANM Kane; DavidAACI Oro ValleyAAST AZAACO USAAGP Kane; David Oro Valley AZ USAANM Phielix; TomAACI TucsonAAST AZAACO USAAGP Phielix; Tom Tucson AZ US - A wedge cooling apparatus and method for cooling a rotating machine, such as a generator, disperses a spray of cooling fluid into the wedges of the generator. The spray cooling method results in a high heat transfer coefficient of about 2000-3000 W/m | 01-17-2013 |
20130038179 | LANDING GEAR WITH INTEGRATED ELECTRIC MOTOR FOR ELECTRIC TAXI SYSTEM - An electric taxi system (ETS) for an aircraft has an electric motor enclosed within a landing gear strut. A stator winding of the motor is attached to a lower structural element of the strut. | 02-14-2013 |
20130329329 | SOLID STATE POWER CONTROL SYSTEM FOR AIRCRAFT HIGH VOLTAGE DC POWER DISTRIBUTION - An electrical power distribution system (EPDS) for an aircraft, the EPDS may include a DC bus, a power source port, a solid state power controller (SSPC) of a first type interposed between the power source port and the DC bus, at least one load port and an SSPC of a second type interposed between the load port and the DC bus. Power input to the SSPC of the first type may be connected to a unidirectional solid state switching device (SSSD) of the SSPC of the first type. The SSPC of the first type may have forward and reverse current conducting capability and forward and reverse current blocking capability. Power input to the SSPC of the second type may be connected to a unidirectional SSSD of the SSPC of the second type. The SSPC of the second type may have forward and reverse current conducting capability and capability of blocking current from only one direction. | 12-12-2013 |
20140245748 | GAS TURBINE ENGINE OPTIMIZATION BY ELECTRIC POWER TRANSFER - A method of increasing the operational efficiency of an operating gas turbine engine includes supplying mechanical power from a first spool of the operating gas turbine engine to a first electrical machine to thereby generate electrical power using the first electrical machine and supplying mechanical power from a second spool of the operating gas turbine engine to a second electrical machine to thereby generate electrical power using the second electrical machine. The method further includes sensing one or more operational parameters of the operating gas turbine engine and, based on the one or more sensed operational parameters, ceasing to generate electrical power using the second electrical machine, and instead supplying at least a part of the electrical power generated by the first electrical machine to the second electrical machine to operate in motoring mode and to thereby generate and supply mechanical output power to the second spool of the engine. | 09-04-2014 |
William Pearson, Bel Aire, KS US
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20090194352 | Movable Side-By-Side Cooling Package - A work vehicle includes a frame and a cooling package. The cooling package includes a water cooler and an oil cooler disposed in a fixed side-by-side arrangement. The water cooler and the oil cooler are movably supported side-by-side on the frame. The cooling package includes a front surface and a rear surface. The cooling package is configured to move on the frame to permit cleaning of the front surface of the cooling package. | 08-06-2009 |
William R. Pearson, Kings Mountain, NC US
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20100003894 | Method and apparatus for selectively removing portions of an abradable coating using a water jet - A method and apparatus for forming raised ridges on the surface of a turbine component having an abradable coating formed on an outer surface thereof which includes a mask having a predetermined pattern of openings therein adjacent the abradable coating on a surface of the turbine component; and a high pressure water jet that has movement relative to the mask so that the high pressure water jet passes along the extent of the openings in the mask and passes through the openings in the mask to remove portions of the abradable coating on the turbine component located beneath the openings in the mask. | 01-07-2010 |
William Robert Pearson, Roanoke, VA US
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20090147552 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS INVOLVING BALANCING CURRENTS FOR THYRISTORS - An exemplary embodiment includes a method for balancing thyristor bridge circuits, the method comprising, determining currents of thyristors in a first leg of thyristors of a thyristor bridge circuit, determining a first set of gate firing times for the thyristors in the first leg of thyristors responsive to determining the current of the thyristors in the first gate of thyristors, wherein the first set of gate firing times are operative to balance a current load between the thyristors in the first leg of thyristors, and gating the thyristors in the first leg of thyristors according to the first set of gate firing times. | 06-11-2009 |
20090147555 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS INVOLVING THYRISTORS - An exemplary embodiment includes a system for measuring and controlling a thyristor comprising a thyristor, a Rowgoski coil in operable communication therewith the thyristor, and a processor operative to receive signals from the Rowgoski coil, determine a direct current value of the thyristor, and control the thyristor. | 06-11-2009 |
20110125449 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR RAPID MODELING AND VERIFICATION OF EXCITATION SYSTEMS FOR SYNCHRONOUS GENERATORS - A system for collecting frequency response data from a generator system including: applying a perturbing signal to a signal input of an exciter system for a synchronous generator; collecting data regarding signal output from a multiplicity of signal points in the exciter system; transforming the collected data to predict a signal response at a signal output in the system different from the signal points used for collecting data, and analyzing the frequency response of the system. | 05-26-2011 |
20110204857 | Systems and Methods for Controlling Electronic Circuitry with Separated Controllers - Embodiments provide systems and methods for controlling electronic circuitry. A system can include at least a first controller and a second controller and at least one power electronic circuitry module. The first controller can be in electrical communication with the power electronic circuitry module via a first high-speed serial link (HSSL). The second controller can be in electrical communication with the power electronic circuitry module via a second HSSL. | 08-25-2011 |
20130018490 | Web-Based Operator Control Interface to Generator Control SystemsAANM Caffrey; Paul OliverAACI RoanokeAAST VAAACO USAAGP Caffrey; Paul Oliver Roanoke VA USAANM Casteel; Jordan BrantleyAACI RoanokeAAST VAAACO USAAGP Casteel; Jordan Brantley Roanoke VA USAANM Damodar; Dhanashree SadanandAACI MumbaiAACO INAAGP Damodar; Dhanashree Sadanand Mumbai INAANM Fowley; Douglas GreggAACI RoanokeAAST VAAACO USAAGP Fowley; Douglas Gregg Roanoke VA USAANM Jackson; RoyAACI RoanokeAAST VAAACO USAAGP Jackson; Roy Roanoke VA USAANM Pearson; William RobertAACI RoanokeAAST VAAACO USAAGP Pearson; William Robert Roanoke VA US - A web-based operator control interface system can include an operator interface section including a web browser application, a generator exciter section or a static starter section coupled to the operator interface section, a generator coupled to the generator exciter section and a web server application configured to receive processing requests from the web browser application, and further configured to internally process real-time generator functions. | 01-17-2013 |
20130035772 | GENERATOR REGULATING SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH DUAL CONTROLLERS - A regulating system can include a first controller configured to receive analog input and discrete input, a second controller communicatively coupled to the first controller, and configured to receive analog input and discrete input, a selector communicatively coupled to the first controller and second controller and configured to select either one of the first controller and the second controller as a master for the regulating system and state logic residing on each of the first controller and second controller to determine which of the first and second controller is the master. | 02-07-2013 |
20140163760 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF TRANSFORMER FAILURE DETECTION AND CONTROL - A system includes an excitation system configured to regulate one or more outputs of a power generating system. The excitation system includes data processing circuitry configured to obtain an electrical voltage measurement and an electrical current measurement associated with the power generating system, a transformer failure detection system configured to detect an abnormality associated with the electrical voltage and electrical current measurements as an indication of a possible transformer failure, and a failure detection deactivation system configured to deactivate the transformer failure detection system based at least in part on whether the abnormality comprises one of a first condition or a second condition. | 06-12-2014 |