Phelps, US
Adam M. Phelps, San Francisco, CA US
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20120079222 | Host Based Write Ordering for Asynchronous Replication - A host write based write ordering mechanism is used so the write ordering on the secondary system is derived from the write ordering applied by the host to the primary system. In this scheme any set of writes that was issued in parallel on the primary system may also be issued in parallel on the secondary system. The parallel writes provide better performance compared to absolute or strict write ordering allowing only one outstanding write per volume group. | 03-29-2012 |
Amanda Phelps, Malibu, CA US
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20090071110 | MICROWAVE MODE SHIFTING ANTENNA SYSTEM FOR REGENERATING PARTICULATE FILTERS - A regeneration system comprises a particulate matter (PM) filter including a microwave energy absorbing surface, and an antenna system comprising N antennas and an antenna driver module that sequentially drives the antenna system in a plurality of transverse modes of the antenna system to heat selected portions of the microwave absorbing surface to regenerate the PM filter, where N is an integer greater than one. The transverse modes may include transverse electric (TE) and/or transverse magnetic (TM) modes. | 03-19-2009 |
20090074630 | INDUCTIVELY HEATED PARTICULATE MATTER FILTER REGENERATION CONTROL SYSTEM - A system includes a particulate matter (PM) filter with an upstream end for receiving exhaust gas, a downstream end and zones. The system also includes a heating element. A control module selectively activates the heating element to inductively heat one of the zones. | 03-19-2009 |
20090090089 | RESISTIVE HEATER GEOMETRY AND REGENERATION METHOD FOR A DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER - One embodiment of the invention includes a diesel particulate filter comprising a first face and a second face; a bottom electrode layer formed over the first face of the diesel particulate filter; a middle resistive layer formed over a portion of the bottom electrode layer; and a top electrode layer formed over a portion of the middle resistive layer. | 04-09-2009 |
20090217818 | WIRELESS ZONED PARTICULATE MATTER FILTER REGENERATION CONTROL SYSTEM - An assembly includes a particulate matter (PM) filter that comprises an upstream end for receiving exhaust gas, a downstream end and multiple zones. An absorbing layer absorbs microwave energy in one of N frequency ranges and is arranged with the upstream end. N is an integer. A frequency selective filter has M frequency selective segments and receives microwave energy in the N frequency ranges. M is an integer. One of the M frequency selective segments permits passage of the microwave energy in one of the N frequency ranges and does not permit passage of microwave energy in the other of the N frequency ranges. | 09-03-2009 |
20100180577 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ONBOARD PERFORMANCE MONITORING OF EXHAUST GAS PARTICULATE FILTER - The present invention is directed to a gas particulate treatment system and may include a gas filter and a gas filter performance monitor downstream of the gas filter. The gas filter performance monitor includes a particulate trap operable to collect particulates passing through the gas filter, and a sensing apparatus associated with the gas filter performance monitor that operates to sense particulate collection in the gas filter performance monitor. | 07-22-2010 |
20110259190 | Electrically Heated Particulate Filter Heater Insulation - A system includes a particulate matter (PM) filter that includes an upstream end for receiving exhaust gas and a downstream end. A zoned resistive heater is arranged spaced from said upstream end and includes N zones, where N is an integer greater than one, wherein each of the N zones includes M sub-zones, where M is an integer greater than or equal to one, and wherein the zoned heater includes an electrically insulating material. A control module selectively activates at least a selected one of the N zones to initiate regeneration in downstream portions of the PM filter from the one of the N zones and deactivates non-selected ones of the N zones. | 10-27-2011 |
20130272953 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING INDIUM TIN OXIDE NANOWIRES - A method for manufacturing indium tin oxide nanowires by preparing a solution that includes an indium-containing species, a tin-containing species and a polymeric material, wherein the solution has a molar ratio of tin to indium in a range from about 5 to about 15 percent, electrospinning fibers using the solution, and heating the fibers to a calcination temperature and maintaining the fibers at the calcination temperature for a predetermined calcination time. | 10-17-2013 |
Andrew Wells Phelps, Kettering, OH US
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20090163628 | NON-TOXIC CORROSION-PROTECTION PIGMENTS BASED ON COBALT - Corrosion-inhibiting pigments based on cobalt are described that contain a trivalent or tetravalent cobalt/valence stabilizer complex. An inorganic or organic material is used to stabilize the trivalent or tetravalent cobalt ion to form a compound that is sparingly soluble in water. Specific stabilizers are chosen to control the release rate of trivalent or tetravalent cobalt during exposure to water and to tailor the compatibility of the powder when used as a pigment in a chosen binder system. Stabilizers may also modify the processing and handling characteristics of the formed powders. Cobalt/valence stabilizer combinations are chosen based on the well-founded principles of cobalt coordination chemistry. Many cobalt-valence stabilizer combinations are presented that can equal the performance of conventional hexavalent chromium systems. | 06-25-2009 |
Bruce Phelps, Clayton, CA US
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20110144914 | BIOMARKER ASSAY FOR DIAGNOSIS AND CLASSIFICATION OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE - The disclosed methods, assays and kits identify biomarkers, particularly miRNA and/or protein biomarkers, for assessing the cardiovascular health of a human. In certain embodiments, methods, assays and kits, circulating miRNA and/or protein biomarkers are identified for assessing the cardiovascular health of a human. | 06-16-2011 |
20140315759 | MOLECULAR NETS ON SOLID PHASES - Disclosed is a covalently-linked multilayered three-dimensional matrix comprising capture molecules, linkers and spacers (referred to as a Molecular Net) for specific and sensitive analyte capture from a sample. Also disclosed herein is a Molecular Net comprising covalently-linked multilayered three-dimensional matrix comprising more than one type of capture molecule and more than one type of linker and may comprise one or more spacer for specific and sensitive capture of more than one type of analyte from a sample. A Molecular Net may comprise a pseudorandom nature. Use of various capture molecules, linkers and spacers in a Molecular Net may confer unique binding properties to a Molecular Net. Porosity, binding affinity, size exclusion abilities, filtration abilities, concentration abilities and signal amplification abilities of a Molecular Net may be varied and depend on the nature of components used in its fabrication. Uses of a Molecular Net may include analyte capture, analyte enrichment, analyte purification, analyte detection, analyte measurement and analyte delivery. Molecular Nets may be used in liquid phase or on solid phases such as nanomaterials, modified metal surfaces, nanospheres, microspheres, microtiter plates, slides, pipettes, cassettes, cartridges, discs, probes, lateral flow devices, microfluidics devices, microfluidics devices, optical fibers and others. | 10-23-2014 |
Bruce H. Phelps, Clayton, CA US
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20080248587 | Methods for Verifying Fluid Movement - Methods for using semiconductor nanocrystals for determining fluid movement, fluid dilution and fluid removal are described. Methods for using semiconductor nanocrystals for monitoring and quantifying the amounts of solid materials dissolved in a liquid are also described. | 10-09-2008 |
Calvin E. Phelps, Akron, OH US
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20080267837 | Conversion of urea to reactants for NOx reduction - The invention provides a system for converting urea into reactants useful for removing NO | 10-30-2008 |
Carol J. Phelps, Floyd, VA US
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20120255047 | Porcine Animals Lacking Any Expression of Functional Alpha 1,3 Galactosyltransferase - The present invention is a porcine animal, tissue, organ, cells and cell lines, which lack any expression of functional alpha 1,3 galactosyltransferase (alpha1,3GT). These animals, tissues, organs and cells can be used in xenotransplantation and for other medical purposes. | 10-04-2012 |
Charles C. Phelps, Milledgeville, GA US
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20090205248 | Frost Guard and Method of Use Thereof - A frost guard that is light weight, transparent and easily compacted facilitating storage and transport. The frost guard has an inverted U-shaped frame and a transparent, flexible plastic sheet over the frame, wherein the sheet protects plants under the frost guard from excessive wind and moisture, thereby preventing frost damage to the plants. The frame is placed over the plants to be protected, such that only slight air flow occurs through C-shaped apertures in the plastic sheet. | 08-20-2009 |
Corey Phelps, Murfreesboro, TN US
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20110139078 | Feed Support and Bale Ring Mover for Use Inside a Bale Ring - A feed support for use with a bale ring, a system for feeding animals, and systems and methods for moving bale rings are disclosed. The feed support has a generally vertical support member, an attachment plate, and a plurality of telescoping arm assemblies that are mounted on the attachment plate for rotation. As mounted, the telescoping arm assemblies can rotate between an operational position in which they are generally horizontal and radiate outwardly from the attachment plate and a stored position, in which they extend perpendicular to the attachment plate. The arm assemblies have primary sections and secondary sections that are mounted within the primary sections for sliding, telescoping movement. Ends of the secondary arm sections may carry engaging structure for attaching to the bale ring. The feed support may allow the bale ring to be picked up and moved with a tractor or other equipment. | 06-16-2011 |
Daniel R. Phelps, N. Conway, NH US
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20090189973 | INTEGRATED DESKTOP VIDEOCONFERENCING SYSTEM - Disclosed herein is a videoconferencing system that has been integrated into a flat panel display or computer monitor. The integration provides an improved form factor for the videoconferencing system. In addition, the integration offers the dual use as a computer monitor and as a videoconferencing system. The system includes a videoconferencing module attaching to a back of the flat panel display. The videoconferencing module has videoconferencing electronics that electronically connect to integral electronics of the display. The system also includes a microphone/camera module attaching to a top of the flat panel display. The microphone/camera module has a camera and microphone that both electronically connect to the videoconferencing electronics. | 07-30-2009 |
Dave Phelps, Colorado Springs, CO US
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20100088419 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING A SETUP TIMER IN A SIP-BASED NETWORK - A system and method for providing a setup timer in a SIP-based network including initiating a session by transmitting one or more messages to a first user. The system and method also comprises starting a first timer upon transmitting the one or more messages, wherein the first timer is configured to expire after a first predetermined time period. The system and method further comprises starting a second timer upon transmitting the one or more messages, wherein the second timer is configured to expire after a second predetermined time period. The system and method furthermore comprises transmitting one or more instructions upon expiration of at least one of the first timer and the second timer, and taking one or more actions based at least in part on the one or more instructions. | 04-08-2010 |
20140140340 | Method and System for Providing a Setup Timer in a SIP-Based Network - A system and method for providing a setup timer in a SIP-based network including initiating a session by transmitting one or more messages to a first user. The system and method also comprises starting a first timer upon transmitting the one or more messages, wherein the first timer is configured to expire after a first predetermined time period. The system and method further comprises starting a second timer upon transmitting the one or more messages, wherein the second timer is configured to expire after a second predetermined time period. The system and method furthermore comprises transmitting one or more instructions upon expiration of at least one of the first timer and the second timer, and taking one or more actions based at least in part on the one or more instructions. | 05-22-2014 |
David Phelps, Louisville, KY US
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20110034853 | METHODS AND CONDUITS FOR FLOWING BLOOD FROM A HEART CHAMBER TO A BLOOD VESSEL - Disclosed is a conduit that provides a bypass around an occlusion or stenosis in a coronary artery. The conduit is a tube adapted to be positioned in the heart wall to provide a passage for blood to flow between a heart chamber and a coronary artery, at a site distal to the occlusion or stenosis. The conduit has a section of blood vessel attached to its interior lumen which preferably includes at least one naturally occurring one-way valve positioned therein. The valve prevents the backflow of blood from the coronary artery into the heart chamber. | 02-10-2011 |
20140073879 | SYSTEM FOR MONITORING PREGNANCY IN MAMMALS - A system is disclosed for long term, continuous, monitoring of pregnant mammals particularly to detect the onset of preterm labor. For example, the system enables communication between sensors and a collection unit for transmittal to a remote unit for display and monitoring of the collected data by a clinician while the individual is ambulatory and not in the presence of the clinician. | 03-13-2014 |
David Phelps, Colorado Springs, CO US
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20100034362 | NETWORK CALL RECORDING - A method and system of an embodiment may include receiving at least a portion of a call recording request at a voice response unit, identifying a call received at the voice response unit as a call matching one or more parameters of the call recording request, and utilizing available digital signal processing resources of the voice response unit to record one or more specified portions of the call. | 02-11-2010 |
David Phelps, New York, NY US
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20080270216 | System and method for standards and governance evaluation framework - A system includes a standards inventory database to store at least one control model, the at least one control model including at least one control objective and one or more controls, wherein each of the one or more controls is related to at least one asset of an organization, a tests datastore to store one or more control tests to be applied to the at least one asset of the organization, each of the one or more controls being associated with at least one of the one or more control tests, and a server including a testing tool to evaluate each of the one or more controls using the at least one of the one or more control tests associated with each of the one or more controls and to assign a status to the one or more control tests, and a metrics engine to track performance metrics of each of the one or more controls based on the status of the one or more control tests to provide trends in compliance with the one or more controls. | 10-30-2008 |
David E. Phelps, Colorado Springs, CO US
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20090262917 | DELIVERY OF CALL DATA IN A COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A method may include receiving a call having call data, determining that the call data cannot be forwarded along a call path, assigning an identifier to the call data, forwarding the call along the call path without the call data, and storing the call data and the identifier at a device outside the call path. | 10-22-2009 |
20090285381 | PARKING AND ROUTING NETWORK CALLS AND SESSIONS - A device may process a call, receive a request to forward the call at a call extension point, obtain information about parked calls from a queue that stores information associated with the parked calls, determine whether the call may be parked or forwarded to a terminating device based on the information, park the call at the call extension point when it is determined that the call may not be forwarded, and forward the call to the terminating device when it is determined that the call may be forwarded. | 11-19-2009 |
20120148036 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HANDLING CALLS ASSOCIATED WITH AN INTERACTIVE VOICE RESPONSE APPLICATION - A method for processing a call is provided. The method includes receiving an inbound call leg via a network device. The inbound call leg is processed using an interactive voice response (IVR) device, and an outbound call leg is generated based on processing the inbound call leg. The outbound call leg is made available to the network device. The inbound call leg and the outbound call leg are handed off from the IVR device to the network device. | 06-14-2012 |
20130054635 | PROCURING COMMUNICATION SESSION RECORDS - A device may receive a session retrieval command corresponding to session metadata provided to a user via a user interface. The session retrieval command may include a request for session data corresponding to a communication session. The device may identify a first session service device, corresponding to the communication session, based on the session retrieval command, where the first session service device is to provide a first session service to communication sessions. The device may communicate with the first session service device to obtain a first set of session data corresponding to the communication session, generate a communication session record based on the first set of session data, and provide the communication session record to the user via the user interface. | 02-28-2013 |
20130148792 | IVR COMMUNICATION SESSION ROUTING AND RECORDING - A method may include receiving, by a computing device, a communication session invitation from a user device and determining, by the computing device, whether a communication session, corresponding to the communication session invitation, is to be recorded. The method may also include, when the communication session is to be recorded, identifying, by the computing device, a record mode, corresponding to the communication session, from a group of record modes. The method may further include establishing, by the computing device, recording services corresponding to the record mode, and establishing, by the computing device, the communication session with the user device. The method may also include, when the communication session is not to be recorded, establishing, by the computing device, the communication session with the user device. | 06-13-2013 |
20130148793 | IVR RECORDING CONTINUITY CONTROL - A computing device may establish a communication session with a user equipment device (UE). The computing device may interact with the UE via interactive voice response (IVR) services and enable a first portion of the communication session to be recorded using a first recording mode. The computing device may out-dial a second portion of the communication session and enable a second portion of the communication session to be recorded using a second recording mode. A recording mode may include recording a portion of a communication session locally, streaming a portion of the communication session to a recording system, or out-dialing a portion of the communication session to enable a communication session tap to be placed on the out-dialed portion of the communication session. | 06-13-2013 |
20130148794 | IVR RECORDING MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL - A computing device may receive a record order from a client device. The record order may include recording instructions for a communication session involving an interactive voice response recording system. The computing device may provide the record order to the interactive voice response recording system and, in response to providing the record order to the interactive voice response recording system, receive record metadata corresponding to the communication session and store the record metadata locally. The record metadata may include a storage location of record data corresponding to the communication session, and the record data may include a recording of the communication session. | 06-13-2013 |
20130223605 | AVOIDING FAILED ROUTES - A system may include a failed route avoidance device. The failed route avoidance device may receive a notification that a record, of a call that failed to be extended to a contact agent in a customer network, is inserted into a failed call list; determine whether an identifier for the contact agent associated with the call is to be placed in an avoidance list based on a response code that a network element sends, to a call router that received the call, when the a connection from the call at the call router to the contact agent fails to be established; generate an avoidance record when the failed route avoidance device determines that the identifier for the contact agent is to be placed in the avoidance list; and send the avoidance record to a configuration device that inserts the avoidance record into the avoidance list. | 08-29-2013 |
20140341366 | CALL CONTROL FOR WEB CALLS - A system may include a contact center services system configured to receive a Web Real-Time Communication (WebRTC) call from a WebRTC caller device, and a WebRTC device configured to provide, to a customer web server, a control action application programming interface used to perform control actions for WebRTC calls in the contact center services system. The WebRTC device may be configured to receive an instruction to perform a control action for a WebRTC call from the customer web server via a WebRTC access server and forward the instruction to the contact center services system. The contact center services system may be configured to retrieve a Uniform Resource Identifier (URI) from the received instruction, identify that the WebRTC call is associated with the control action based on the retrieved URI, and execute the control action on the identified WebRTC call based on the instruction. | 11-20-2014 |
20140344169 | CALL TRANSFERS FOR WEB-DELIVERED CALLS - A system may include a contact center services system configured to connect a Web Real-Time Communication (WebRTC) call to a first contact center agent and a server device configured to provide a first interface to the first contact center agent; receive a transfer request from the first contact center agent via the first interface; and send an instruction, to the contact center services system, to transfer the WebRTC call to a second contact center agent, in response to receiving the transfer request. The contact center services system may connect the WebRTC call with the second contact center agent based on the received instruction and may provide, to the server device, an indication that the connection with the second contact center agent has been made. The server device may provide a second agent interface to the second contact center agent, in response to receiving the indication. | 11-20-2014 |
David L. Phelps, Portland, OR US
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20100115009 | Managing Counters in a Distributed File System - One embodiment is a method that divides a cluster file system into multiple segments with each segment including one or more local counters. The method then checks for inconsistencies and corrects discovered inconsistencies in each of the local counters while the file system remains online and available for use. | 05-06-2010 |
David R. Phelps, Ferndale, MI US
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20110168217 | APPLIANCE COMPRISING POLYURETHANE FOAM - An appliance includes a housing having top and bottom panels disposed opposite each other and a plurality of walls connected to the top and bottom panels. The top and bottom panels and the plurality of walls define a cavity of the appliance. The housing also has an outermost surface about which a polyurethane foam is disposed. The polyurethane foam reduces noise and vibrations emitted from the appliance during use and has a density of from 20 to 50 pounds per cubic foot (pcf). The polyurethane foam also has a damping factor of at least 0.2 measured at a temperature of from 40° C. to 60° C. Furthermore, the polyurethane foam has a k-factor of less than 2.0 btu-in/hr-ft | 07-14-2011 |
20120280416 | METHOD FOR MAKING A COMPOSITE ARTICLE - A composite includes a first preform and a second preform spaced from and in overlying relationship to the first preform. The second preform defines at least one first opening extending therethrough along an axis transverse to the first preform. A first surface layer is disposed adjacent to the second preform and on an opposite side of the second preform from the first preform. A polymeric composition including the reaction product of an isocyanate component and an isocyanate-reactive component is disposed between the first preform and the second preform. The polymeric composition adheres the first surface layer to the second preform through the at least one first opening. The surface layer is adhered to the second preform during molding of the composite article and in the absence of additional adhesive, thereby reducing production time and cost of the composite article. | 11-08-2012 |
David Y. Phelps, Louisville, KY US
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20080262602 | Methods and conduits for flowing blood from a heart chamber to a blood vessel - Disclosed is a conduit that provides a bypass around an occlusion or stenosis in a coronary artery. The conduit is a tube adapted to be positioned in the heart wall to provide a passage for blood to flow between a heart chamber and a coronary artery, at a site distal to the occlusion or stenosis. The conduit has a section of blood vessel attached to its interior lumen which preferably includes at least one naturally occurring one-way valve positioned therein. The valve prevents the backflow of blood from the coronary artery into the heart chamber. | 10-23-2008 |
20100210991 | METHODS AND CONDUITS FOR FLOWING BLOOD FROM A HEART CHAMBER TO A BLOOD VESSEL - Disclosed is a conduit that provides a bypass around an occlusion or stenosis in a coronary artery. The conduit is a tube adapted to be positioned in the heart wall to provide a passage for blood to flow between a heart chamber and a coronary artery, at a site distal to the occlusion or stenosis. The conduit has a section of blood vessel attached to its interior lumen which preferably includes at least one naturally occurring one-way valve positioned therein. The valve prevents the backflow of blood from the coronary artery into the heart chamber. | 08-19-2010 |
20130144203 | Methods And Conduits For Flowing Blood From A Heart Chamber To A Blood Vessel - Disclosed is a conduit that provides a bypass around an occlusion or stenosis in a coronary artery. The conduit is a tube adapted to be positioned in the heart wall to provide a passage for blood to flow between a heart chamber and a coronary artery, at a site distal to the occlusion or stenosis. The conduit has a section of blood vessel attached to its interior lumen which preferably includes at least one naturally occurring one-way valve positioned therein. The valve prevents the backflow of blood from the coronary artery into the heart chamber. | 06-06-2013 |
20130345703 | METHOD FOR MANIPULATING OBJECTS EMPLOYING NANOTECHNOLOGY - A method for capturing small objects in a confined space such as an artery or duct in a body by bringing an elongated flexible body having a distally disposed operative head provided with a plurality of nanostructures into proximity with the object. When in proximity intermolecular forces are created between the nanostructures and the object that attract the object to the operative head. By application of high frequency electrical current the nanostructures act as electrical knives to cut away or cauterize an object. | 12-26-2013 |
20140135893 | METHODS AND CONDUITS FOR FLOWING BLOOD FROM A HEART CHAMBER TO A BLOOD VESSEL - Disclosed is a conduit that provides a bypass around an occlusion or stenosis in a coronary artery. The conduit is a tube adapted to be positioned in the heart wall to provide a passage for blood to flow between a heart chamber and a coronary artery, at a site distal to the occlusion or stenosis. The conduit has a section of blood vessel attached to its interior lumen which preferably includes at least one naturally occurring one-way valve positioned therein. The valve prevents the backflow of blood from the coronary artery into the heart chamber. | 05-15-2014 |
Deborah Lynn Phelps, Baltimore, MD US
Dennis L. Phelps, Chesapeake, VA US
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20100196333 | Device and Process for Producing Fiber Products and Fiber Products Produced Thereby - The present invention is directed to a fiber, preferably bone fiber, having a textured surface, which acts as an effective binding substrate for bone-forming cells and for the induction or promotion of new bone growth by bone-forming cells, which bind to the fiber. Methods of using the bone fibers to induce or promote new bone growth and bone material compositions comprising the bone fibers are also described. The invention further relates to a substrate cutter device and cutter, which are effective in producing substrate fibers, such as bone fibers. | 08-05-2010 |
Donald J. Phelps, Weston, FL US
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20100112968 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CLONING CONTENTS OF A SOURCE RADIO INTO A TARGET RADIO - A method and apparatus for cloning contents of a source radio ( | 05-06-2010 |
Erik Phelps, Fairport, NY US
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20100084782 | GASKET MATERIAL - A gasket material comprising polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and a thermoplastic polymer have a melting point lower than the melting point of PTFE. Preferred thermoplastic polymers comprise fluorinated thermoplastic polymers, and most preferred fluorinated thermoplastic polymers comprise fluorinated ethylene propylene and perfluoroalkoxy copolymer. The PTFE component preferably comprises full density PTFE, and a filler material may optionally be added. The PTFE component is present in the gasket material in an amount from approximately 50% to less than 100%, based on the total weight of the gasket material, and the thermoplastic polymer is present in an amount from greater than 0% to approximately 20%, based on the total weigh to the gasket material. | 04-08-2010 |
Ethan Phelps, Waltham, MA US
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20100070238 | Multiple sensor fusion engine - A method and system for of fusing the outputs of multiple sensors. The output of each sensor including a sensor class probability vector based on each sensor's classification database is input to a fusion engine which estimates a base class probability vector based on the sensor class probabilities output by the sensors and a preconfigured base database including base classes. | 03-18-2010 |
Ethan J. Phelps, Arlington, MA US
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20120195459 | CLASSIFICATION OF TARGET OBJECTS IN MOTION - A method for classifying objects in motion that includes providing, to a processor, feature data for one or more classes of objects to be classified, wherein the feature data is indexed by object class, orientation, and sensor. The method also includes providing, to the processor, one or more representative models for characterizing one or more orientation motion profiles for the one or more classes of objects in motion. The method also include acquiring, via a processor, feature data for a target object in motion from multiple sensors and/or for multiple times and trajectory of the target object in motion to classify the target object based on the feature data, the one or more orientation motion profiles and the trajectory of the target object in motion. | 08-02-2012 |
Floyd Phelps, Temecula, CA US
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20120200468 | HIGH GAIN FREQUENCY STEP HORN ANTENNA - A radiator element for RF communications formed of a planar conductive material positioned upon a planar dielectric substrate surface. Two lobes formed of the conductive material have side edges abutting a cavity decreasing in cross section between the lobes. The cavity has a widest point configured to receive RF frequencies at the lowest frequency and a narrowest point configured to receive a highest frequency of the element. Opposing pairs of notches in the side edges of the lobes along the decreasing edges of the cavity enhance the frequency of operation for frequencies paired to the distance between the pairs of notches. | 08-09-2012 |
20120200469 | STACKED ANTENNA ASSEMBLY WITH REMOVABLY ENGAGEABLE COMPONENTS - An omnidirectional RF radiator element formed upon a surface of a planar dielectric substrate. The element features a plurality of cavities narrowing in cross-section and formed upon a surface of said planar substrate which narrow from a widest point to a narrowest point. Feed lines communicate with each cavity for transmission and reception of RF therethrough. Each radiator element is engageable with other elements in a stacked configuration using connectors engaged to the feed lines and configured for cooperative engagement with other connectors. | 08-09-2012 |
Greggory C. Phelps, Plymouth, MN US
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20090194642 | GATE MONITORING SYSTEM - A monitoring system and method is provided for monitoring the lighting and the gate arm position at a railroad crossing. | 08-06-2009 |
20100251579 | RAILROAD SNOW REMOVAL SYSTEM - A snow removal system wherein snow removers located in remote locations can be monitored and controlled at a computing device. Data collected by sensors on the snow removal unit or data collected from a secondary source can be used to control the operation of the snow removers. In one embodiment, data regarding whether it is snowing at a particular location can be collected by moister sensors on the snow removal device and verified by on-line contemporaneous weather reports corresponding to the same location. | 10-07-2010 |
20110284698 | GATE MONITORING SYSTEM - A monitoring system and method is provided for monitoring the lighting and the gate arm position at a railroad crossing. | 11-24-2011 |
20140034785 | GATE MONITORING SYSTEM - A monitoring system and method is provided for monitoring the lighting and the gate arm position at a railroad crossing. | 02-06-2014 |
Howell R. Phelps, Austin, TX US
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20080228308 | CRITICAL DIMENSION UNIFORMITY OPTIMIZATION - Embodiments of an apparatus and methods for providing critical dimensions of a pattern. Pattern parameters and process history from a first substrate are used to create a thermal modes. The thermal mode is employed to established intelligent set points for zones of a substrate heater. A second substrate is position proximate the heater. The actual temperature of each zone is controlled using the corresponding intelligent setpoint. | 09-18-2008 |
James N. Phelps, Chicago, IL US
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20090132502 | CONFIGURABLE SEARCH GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE AND ENGINE - A configurable search engine is provided in which, in an embodiment, by running the search engine an administrator can configure the search options available to a user by selecting from a choice of options without writing code. The user may be able to further configure the search options. In an embodiment, the search engine combines searches of multiple tables in a manner that appears seamless to the user. | 05-21-2009 |
Jamie P. Phelps, Aurora, CO US
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20090093019 | PRODUCTION AND IN VIVO ASSEMBLY OF SOLUBLE RECOMBINANT ICOSAHEDRAL VIRUS-LIKE PARTICLES - The present invention provides an improved method for the in vivo production of soluble assembled virus-like particles (“VLPs”) in bacterial cells of Pseudomonad origin. The Pseudomonad cells support assembly of VLPs from icosahedral viral capsid proteins (“CPs”) in vivo, and allow the inclusion of larger recombinant peptides as monomers or concatamers in the VLP. The invention specifically provides an improved method for the in vivo production of soluble assembled Cowpea Chlorotic Mottle Virus (“CCMV”) VLPs by introducing modifications into the CCMV CP that result in high yield production of soluble CP fusions in a | 04-09-2009 |
20090117144 | Recombinant flu vaccines - The present invention provides compositions for use as vaccines against the influenza virus, and rapid methods of producing such compositions. The composition include i) at least one peptide derived from an influenza virus, wherein the peptide is fused to a capsid protein derived from a plant virus forming a recombinant capsid fusion peptide and ii) at least one isolated antigenic protein or protein fragment derived from a human or avian influenza virus. The isolated antigenic protein or protein fragment derived from the human or avian influenza virus can be conjugated to the surface of the recombinant capsid fusion peptide. | 05-07-2009 |
Jeff Phelps, North Richland Hills, TX US
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20090105832 | Intersomatic cage, intervertebral prosthesis, anchoring device and implantation instruments - An intersomatic cage, an intervertebral prosthesis, an anchoring device and an instrument for implantation of the cage or the prosthesis and the anchoring device are provided. An intersomatic cage or an intervertebral prosthesis fit closely to the anchoring device, which includes a body of elongated shape on a longitudinal axis, of curved shape describing, along the longitudinal axis, an arc whose dimensions and radius of curvature are designed in such a manner that the anchoring device may be implanted in the vertebral plate of a vertebra by presenting its longitudinal axis substantially along the plane of the intervertebral space, where the anchoring device is inserted, by means of the instrument, through a slot located in at least one peripheral wall of the cage or on at least one plate of the intervertebral disc prosthesis to penetrate into at least one vertebral plate. | 04-23-2009 |
20120185048 | ARTIFICIAL SPINAL DISK PROSTHESIS - The present invention provides an intervertebral endoprosthesis disc for surgical implantation between two vertebrae having an endoprosthesis body comprising an anterior region and a posterior region designed to be positioned between a first vertebra and a second vertebra with a first and second movable insert positioned rotatably in anterior cavities and is rotatable to adjust the fasteners. | 07-19-2012 |
20130041469 | INTERBODY AXIS CAGE - An interbody axis cage for promoting stabilization and alignment of the spine following a surgical procedure is described herein. The interbody axis cage of the present invention has alternating points of axes in the X and Y direction that allow for 3-dimensional motion. The axis cage is roughly cylindrical in shape and it incorporates a threaded outerbody to facilitate screwing in and placement. The axis cage of the present invention is cannulated and incorporates a flexible reamer/cutter to “tap” for cage placement. | 02-14-2013 |
20140114413 | INTERSOMATIC CAGE, INTERVERTEBRAL PROSTHESIS, ANCHORING DEVICE AND IMPLANTATION INSTRUMENTS - An intersomatic cage, an intervertebral prosthesis, an anchoring device and an instrument for implantation of the cage or the prosthesis and the anchoring device are provided. An intersomatic cage or an intervertebral prosthesis fit closely to the anchoring device, which includes a body of elongated shape on a longitudinal axis, of curved shape describing, along the longitudinal axis, an arc whose dimensions and radius of curvature are designed in such a manner that the anchoring device may be implanted in the vertebral plate of a vertebra by presenting its longitudinal axis substantially along the plane of the intervertebral space, where the anchoring device is inserted, by means of the instrument, through a slot located in at least one peripheral wall of the cage or on at least one plate of the intervertebral disc prosthesis to penetrate into at least one vertebral plate. | 04-24-2014 |
20140371860 | Artificial Spinal Disk Prosthesis - Intervertebral endoprosthesis discs suitable for surgical implantation between two vertebrae having and methods thereof. The prosthetic disc may have an endoprosthesis body including an anterior region and a posterior region designed to be positioned between a first vertebra and a second vertebra with a first and second movable insert positioned rotatably in anterior cavities and is rotatable to adjust the fasteners. | 12-18-2014 |
Jo Anne Phelps, Chesapeake, VA US
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20100117370 | Power recycler using a stationary by-product wind source - According to exemplary embodiment, a power recycler device is provided for a stationary machine producing and expelling a byproduct wind source into an environment. The device includes a chassis configured to mount to or around the stationary machine. The device includes a turbine assembly supported by the chassis. The turbine assembly includes a plurality of turbine blades configured to be positioned perpendicular and adjacent to the expelled byproduct wind source. The turbine assembly is configured to harness the expelled byproduct wind source to create power. | 05-13-2010 |
John Phelps, South Orange, NJ US
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20090068316 | PET FOOD MIXTURE, PET FOOD PROCESSING SYSTEM, AND PROCESS FOR MAKING THE PET FOOD - A pet food mixture, pet food processing system, and process for making the pet food are disclosed. The pet food includes meat pieces formed from a mixture of meat and at least one vegetable, wherein the meat pieces are cooked and coated with a first liquid and color changed to obtain color coated meat pieces, the coated meat pieces providing a balanced nutrition for a pet. The process for making pet food includes forming slugs of a meat mixture, cooking the slugs of meat mixture to form cooked meat pieces, cooling the cooked meat pieces, packaging the meat pieces, and maintaining the meat pieces refrigerated to achive a refrigerated shelf life between approximately 8 weeks and approximately 30 weeks. | 03-12-2009 |
John Phelps, Roland, AR US
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20090317218 | Container tilter - Embodiments generally include a container tilter and method of tilting and/or loading a container which are more efficient and time and cost effective than previous apparatus and methods. Embodiments further include a backstop apparatus and method of using which allow for more effective, efficient, and time and cost savings in loading a container than previous methods and container loading apparatus. Additional embodiments include a weighing apparatus and method which provide efficient and time and cost effective weighing of materials within a container during loading and/or at one or more time intervals of the container loading process. | 12-24-2009 |
John Phelps, Andover, NJ US
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20090311390 | PET FOOD TREATS, PET FOOD TREATS PROCESSING SYSTEM, AND PROCESS FOR MAKING THE PET FOOD TREATS - A process for making pet food treats including a meat base, the treats themselves and a processing system for making the treats. The meat base is ground to obtain a ground meat base. The ground meat base is mixed with one or more ingredients to obtain a meat mixture. Slugs of the meat mixture are formed. The slugs of meat mixture are cooked to obtain cooked slugs of meat mixture. The cooked slugs of meat mixture are chilled. The cooked slugs of meat mixture are packaged while reducing the amount of oxygen in the package. | 12-17-2009 |
Kathy Elizabeth Phelps, Lilbum, GA US
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20100307475 | Dual ignition safe charcoal starter - The improved charcoal starter design has several improvements, one being that it utilizes either; readily combustible materials like wadded up paper or a removable or replaceable common electric heating element to heat charcoal to incandescent and safely deposit hot embers into the grill. The common electric heating element is held in place through a clip fixedly attached to the inside of the charcoal starter housing walls and opposite of the opening for the electric heating element. Yet another improvement to this unique charcoal starter designed is the perforated grate having at least one hinge on one side and at least one notch on the opposite side, a release mechanism consisting of a thermally insulated release handle and a release bar with at least one protrusion such that when the release mechanism is activated by pulling the release handle, the protrusion of the release bar aligns with the notch of the perforated hinged grate and the perforated hinged grate will then rotate about the hinge in a downward direction creating an opening and thus allowing the incandescent embers to be deposited safely into the grill where needed and without danger of hot embers and ash being splashed about and possibly injuring the user. | 12-09-2010 |
Ken Phelps, Leawood, KS US
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20120270933 | LIQUID STATIN FORMULATION - The present invention relates to compositions and methods for liquid statin products suitable for use in a person or animal. The invention provides stable liquid formulations containing a statin and at least one solubilizer. Methods for the oral administration of statin formulations are also provided by the invention. | 10-25-2012 |
Ken Lee Phelps, Little Rock, AR US
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20110142977 | Extended Life Tire Curing Bladder Composed of Aramid Fibers - Disclosed is a mixture to create expandable curing bladders for use in the curing process of rubber compositions such as tires. The bladders have an increased service with the addition of the aramid fibers to the rubber polymer. The aramid fibers increase the tear resistance of the cured product allowing for an increased number of expansions and contractions of the rubber polymer during the curing process. The use of these aramid fibers allows the tire curing bladders to cure more tires without changing out the bladder increasing the cost efficiency of the tire curing bladder. | 06-16-2011 |
20130209596 | Extended Life Tire Curing Bladder Composed of Aramid Fibers - Disclosed is a mixture to create expandable curing bladders for use in the curing process of rubber compositions such as tires. The bladders have an increased service with the addition of the aramid fibers to the rubber polymer. The aramid fibers increase the tear resistance of the cured product allowing for an increased number of expansions and contractions of the rubber polymer during the curing process. The use of these aramid fibers allows the tire curing bladders to cure more tires without changing out the bladder increasing the cost efficiency of the tire curing bladder. | 08-15-2013 |
Kenneth Phelps, Cincinnati, OH US
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20090170876 | Novel Topical Formulations of Flucytosine - The invention relates to topical formulations of flucytosine which demonstrate a clear advantage over currently available therapeutic regimens for the treatment and maintenance of fungal infections, particularly vulvovaginal candidiasis. The invention provides compositions which solve the long-standing need for antimicrobial agents which treat effectively resistant strains of | 07-02-2009 |
Kenneth Charles Phelps, Mckinney, TX US
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20100065508 | Method and apparatus of submersible intake equipment - An apparatus having flotation ballasts, a flotation platform and on the flotation platform, an intake equipment, such as a screen, check valve and/or pump intake and a coupling for a discharge pipe. In an embodiment of the present invention comprises, there are a plurality of substantially symmetrical flotation ballasts, each having a ballast chamber. The composition of the flotation ballast may be made of a material having a density appropriate for the fluid in which it is to be submerged. The method includes the steps of using an apparatus as herein described to ascend and descend intake equipment. | 03-18-2010 |
20110174703 | Method and apparatus of submersible intake equipment - An apparatus having flotation ballasts, a flotation platform and on the flotation platform, an intake equipment, such as a screen, check valve and/or pump intake and a coupling for a discharge pipe. In an embodiment of the present invention comprises, there are a plurality of substantially symmetrical flotation ballasts, each having a ballast chamber. The composition of the flotation ballast may be made of a material having a density appropriate for the fluid in which it is to be submerged. The method includes the steps of using an apparatus as herein described to ascend and descend intake equipment. | 07-21-2011 |
20120138164 | SUBMERSIBLE INTAKE EQUIPMENT WITH AIR FILLED BLADDERS - An apparatus having flotation ballasts or tanks, a flotation platform having a frame, and on the frame and flotation platform, intake equipment, such as a screen, check valve and/or pump intake and a coupling for a discharge pipe. An embodiment comprises a plurality of substantially symmetrical flotation ballasts, each having a ballast tank forming a chamber with an internal bladder therein, or in lieu of the ballast chamber, at least one exposed bladder coupled to the frame and flotation platform. The method includes the steps of using an apparatus as herein described to ascend and descend intake equipment. | 06-07-2012 |
Kenneth T. Phelps, New Kensington, PA US
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20120115975 | UV-Curable Coating Compositions, Multi-Component Composite Coatings, and Related Coated Substrates - Disclosed herein are solventborne liquid UV-curable coating compositions comprising: a radiation curable compound comprising an acrylate-terminated compound having greater than two unsaturated sites, wherein the acrylate-terminated compound comprises a reaction product of reactants comprising: an adduct of a polyisocyanate, wherein the adduct of a polyisocyanate comprises a reaction product of reactants comprising a polyisocyanate comprising greater than two isocyanate groups and a compound having groups reactive with the isocyanate groups of the polyisocyanate; and an active hydrogen-containing acrylate; and a photoinitiator composition that includes a first photoinitiator composition for providing surface cure and a second photoinitiator composition for providing through cure of the resultant coating layer. Also disclosed are related multi-component composite coatings, coated substrates, and methods for coating a substrate. | 05-10-2012 |
20140072716 | POLYEPOXIDE-POLYACID COATING COMPOSITIONS, RELATED COATING PROCESSES AND COATED SUBSTRATES - Described are film-forming compositions comprising a polyepoxide and a curing agent comprising an acid functional acrylic polymer, as well as coating systems comprising a coating deposited from such compositions and related processes and coated substrates. | 03-13-2014 |
20140072717 | POLYEPOXIDE-POLYACID COATING COMPOSITIONS, RELATED COATING PROCESSES AND COATED SUBSTRATES - Described are film-forming compositions comprising a polyepoxide and a curing agent comprising an acid functional acrylic polymer, as well as coating systems comprising a coating deposited from such compositions and related processes and coated substrates. | 03-13-2014 |
Kenneth V. Phelps US
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20110092493 | Dose-controlled transdermal promethazine compositions and methods of use - The current invention provides formulations for transdermal delivery of promethazine which achieve delivery of the drug with consistent plasma levels. The topical formulations of the invention are superior to both rectal suppositories and oral dosage forms in that variable blood levels, first-pass metabolism, unpredictable peaks in blood levels, and variable bioavailability are minimized. Formulations of the invention provide antiemetic and antipruritic relief to patients in need of treatment while minimizing side effects and adverse reactions known to occur with other routes of administration and other formulations. | 04-21-2011 |
Lisa Marie Phelps, Wildwood, MO US
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20090326904 | Apparatus and method for virtual assembly, integration and testing of an integrated system - An apparatus for testing a subsystem of a plurality of subsystems capable of being assembled to form an integrated system may include an integration stand for testing the subsystem without actual physical assembly of the plurality of subsystems which form the integrated system. The integration stand may include an interface to connect the subsystem to the integration stand for testing. The integration stand may also include a network device for connecting the integration stand to a communications network for communications between the subsystem and any other subsystems of the plurality of subsystems available via the network. In this way, the subsystem and the other subsystems may be virtually assembled and integrated to virtually form the integrated system for interoperability of the subsystems and testing without actual physical assembly of the plurality of subsystems. The integration stand may also include a simulation unit to simulate any other subsystems forming the integrated system, which are unavailable via the communications network, to virtually form the integrated system for testing the subsystem connected to the interface of the integration stand. | 12-31-2009 |
Mark C. Phelps, Tucson, AZ US
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20120284276 | Access to Annotated Digital File Via a Network - Apparatuses, systems, and processes provide remote access to virtual objects abstracted from an electronic document. A publisher's electronic document is abstracted into its component virtual objects that are each, in turn, identified. Corresponding computer readable files are formed for respective virtual objects and the computer readable files are indexed. The index is encoded in a non-transitory computer readable medium. Users annotate the virtual objects and the annotations and corresponding annotation metadata are indexed and encoded in the non-transitory computer readable medium. The user annotations are shared amount a plurality of users. | 11-08-2012 |
20130204937 | PLATFORM FOR INFORMATION MANAGEMENT AND METHOD USING SAME - A method to create a member account in a social network, comprising downloading an application programming interface from a social network server, creating a profile, creating a plurality of Identities associated with the profile, creating a different association for each Identity with one or more of a plurality of social network members and users such that all contact with a first social network member is made using exclusively a first Identity and such that all contact with a second social network member is made using exclusively a second Identity, wherein the first Identity differs from the second Identity, and uploading the profile, the plurality of Identities, and the associations of Identities, to the social network server. | 08-08-2013 |
20140214966 | Social Networking With Video Annotation - A method and system for annotating Playable Media Files in a social network having a plurality of members, wherein the method includes receiving the Playable Media File from a first member, receiving an annotation from another member, and embedding the annotation in the Playable Media File. | 07-31-2014 |
Mark J. Phelps, Atlanta, GA US
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20100191100 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DIAGNOSING, TREATING, OR TRACKING SPINAL DISORDERS - Methods and systems for visualizing and analyzing anatomical motion are disclosed. The method includes providing a plurality of implantable sensors, each sensor configured for implantation adjacent to an anatomical feature of a patient and tracking the positions of the implantable sensors as the patient is put through a diagnostic motion protocol. The method also includes correlating the positions of the implantable sensors to the positions of the anatomical features of the patient adjacent to the sensors, visualizing a motion sequence of the anatomical features according to the positions of the anatomical features from the diagnostic motion protocol; and analyzing the motion sequence of the anatomical features to identify a medical problem. | 07-29-2010 |
Mark Joseph Phelps, Atlanta, GA US
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20100179391 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A WIRELESS SENSOR PROXY WITH FEEDBACK CONTROL - Systems and methods may be provided for wirelessly monitoring physiological vital signs. The systems and methods may include transmitting, from a local replication system via a wireless communications link, one or more stimulus signals to a remote signal acquisition subsystem that may be in communication with at least one remote sensor, where, responsive to the one or more stimulus signals, the at least one remote sensor is operable to generate one or more interrogation signals applied to a physiological system under test, where the at least one remote sensor may detect one or more response signal, where the one or more response signals may include a detected physiological system response to the one or more interrogation signals. The systems and methods may further include receiving, at the local replication system via the wireless communication link, the one or more response signals detected by the at least one remote sensor and transmitted from the remote signal acquisition subsystem, and where the one or more received response signals may be utilized as part of a feedback loop for controlling any subsequently transmitted stimulus signals. | 07-15-2010 |
Mark Joseph Phelps, New Brighton, MN US
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20120019975 | Systems And Methods For Electrodes For Insulative Electronic Weaponry - An electronic weapon with an installed deployment unit, from which at least one tethered electrode is launched, provides a stimulus current through a target to inhibit locomotion by the target. The wire tether, also called a filament, conducts the stimulus current. The one or more electrodes, according to various aspects of the present invention, perform one or more of the following functions in any combination: binding the filament to the electrode, deploying the filament from the deployment unit, coupling the electrode to the target, and distributing a current density with respect to a region of target tissue and/or a volume of target tissue. For an electrode that includes a body and a spear, the spear may be implemented with conductive rings or with materials that include integrated conductive and insulative substances (e.g., conductive fibers in insulative composite material). Relatively high electric field flux density at a tip of the spear may be reduced or avoided by practice of the invention. | 01-26-2012 |
20120019976 | Systems And Methods For Electrodes And Coupling Structures For Electronic Weaponry - An electronic weapon with an installed deployment unit, from which at least one tethered electrode is launched, provides a stimulus current through a target to inhibit locomotion by the target. The wire tether, also called a filament, conducts the stimulus current. The one or more electrodes, according to various aspects of the present invention, perform one or more of the following functions in any combination: binding the filament to the electrode, deploying the filament from the deployment unit, coupling the electrode to the target, and distributing a current density with respect to a region of target tissue and/or a volume of target tissue. For an electrode that includes a body and a spear, the spear may be implemented with conductive rings or with materials that include integrated conductive and insulative substances (e.g., conductive fibers in insulative composite material). Relatively high electric field flux density at a tip of the spear may be reduced or avoided by practice of the invention. | 01-26-2012 |
Mark R. Phelps, Roanoke, VA US
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20130031483 | AUTOMATIC DETECTION OF DESIGNATED CONTROLLER IN A DISTRIBUTED CONTROL SYSTEM USING A WEB CLIENT - A control system, in one embodiment, includes a plurality of controllers. Each of the plurality of controllers is configured to provide process data to a human-machine interface (HMI) client when selected as a designated controller. A first controller of the plurality of controllers is a current designated controller and is configured to communicate with the HMI client. The control system also includes designated controller selection logic configured to detect an interruption in communication between the current designated controller and the HMI client, poll each of the plurality of controllers for a response, determine which of the plurality of controllers responds first, and select the controller that responds first as the next designated controller. | 01-31-2013 |
Matthew Phelps, Indianapolis, IN US
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20120282555 | HOT SURFACE IGNITION ASSEMBLY FOR USE IN PILOTS FOR FLARING, INCINERATION, AND PROCESS BURNERS - An ignition assembly for use in pilots for flaring, incineration, and process burner applications, includes a hot surface igniter assembly specifically located in the pilot head or combustion chamber of a flame front ignition system for providing a pilot ignition source. The pilot head is positioned proximally to the exhaust exit of a flare gas stack. The hot surface ignition assembly is positioned proximally to the pilot head. The hot surface ignition assembly passes electric current through a ceramic-insulated element in order to produce heat by induction sufficient to ignite said pilot gas. A thermocouple, or other form of flame sensor, is provided for detecting and a sensing the existence of pilot flame and for controlling the ignition sequence. | 11-08-2012 |
Matthew B. Phelps, Galveston, TX US
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20110203383 | Method to determine percentage of damage to structure from single or multiple forces - The present invention is directed at providing a numerical analysis method to determine the damage sustained on a structure based upon the physical dimensions of a the structure, the structure's design wind speed and the forces applied during an event such as a hurricane or man made event. The method includes the steps of creating a timeline by which event forces can be plotted and compared to an ultimate load of the structure, individual loads placed upon the structure as well as a sum of the individual loads placed upon the structure. By using this method, the user is able to identify the time at which the ultimate load of the structure was exceeded and the maximum individual and total loads occurred. The method further identifies the time when the structural failure likely initiated and the time by which the structural failure was likely complete. The method further provides a determination of the percentage individual load at the time the ultimate load is breeched as well as a time step of forces applied to the structure throughout the course of the event. | 08-25-2011 |
20120216623 | In situ roof covering test method & device - A machine for testing shingles and structure covering with a measuring devise supported above the surface, The way it measures shingle strength, Database of new undamaged shingle strength values based upon manufacture, shingle type and approval ASTM test method, How the devise attaches to the shingle specimen, Moveable and repeatable results, and Compares damaged and non-damaged shingles based upon their ASTM test method certification. | 08-30-2012 |
Max Phelps, Richland, WA US
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20090297435 | Microcombustors, Microreformers, And Methods Involving Combusting Or Reforming Liquids - The invention describes combustors and steam reformers and methods of combustion and steam reforming. For example, integrated combustion reactors are described in which heat from combustion is transferred to an endothermic reaction. Thermally efficient reactors and methods of alcohol steam reforming are also described. Also described is an integrated combustor/reformer containing a methanation catalyst. | 12-03-2009 |
Michael E. Phelps, Los Angeles, CA US
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20080281090 | Microfluidic Chemical Reaction Circuits - New microfluidic devices, useful for carrying out chemical reactions, are provided. The devices are adapted for on-chip solvent exchange, chemical processes requiring multiple chemical reactions, and rapid concentration of reagents. | 11-13-2008 |
Neal R. Phelps, Bargersville, IN US
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20100095910 | NYLON BODY LOCATED PISTON COOLING NOZZLE - A piston cooling nozzle including a nylon body having a hub and a pair of integral legs extending from the hub and a tube for delivering coolant to a piston. The pair of legs are formed relative to the hub and the tube to ensure that when the body is mounted to an engine block, the legs engage a cylinder liner to thereby position the tube between a skirt of the piston and a connecting rod coupled to the piston. | 04-22-2010 |
Patricia V. Phelps, Carrboro, NC US
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20090291096 | Methods and Apparatus for Selectively Processing Eggs Having Identified Characteristics - Methods and apparatus for processing eggs based upon a characteristic such as gender are provided. Material is extracted from each of a plurality of live eggs, the extracted material is assayed to identify eggs having the characteristic, and then eggs identified as having the characteristic are processed accordingly. | 11-26-2009 |
20130023040 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SELECTIVELY PROCESSING EGGS HAVING IDENTIFIED CHARACTERISTICS - Methods and apparatus for processing eggs based upon a characteristic such as gender are provided. Material is extracted from each of a plurality of live eggs, the extracted material is assayed to identify eggs having the characteristic, and then eggs identified as having the characteristic are processed accordingly. | 01-24-2013 |
20140080165 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SELECTIVELY PROCESSING EGGS HAVING IDENTIFIED CHARACTERISTICS - Methods and apparatus for processing eggs based upon a characteristic such as gender are provided. Material is extracted from each of a plurality of live eggs, the extracted material is assayed to identify eggs having the characteristic, and then eggs identified as having the characteristic are processed accordingly. | 03-20-2014 |
Peter D. Phelps, Williamstown, MA US
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20090137749 | PROCESSES FOR REDUCING ACID CONTENT OF A POLYALKYLENE TEREPHTHALATE AND USING SUCH IN THE PRODUCTION OF MACROCYCLIC POLYESTER OLIGOMER - The invention relates to a method for producing low-acid polyalkylene terephthalate from which MPO can be advantageously manufactured. In certain embodiments, the acid content of commercially available polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) is reduced by adding a small amount of 1,4-butane diol (BDO) to a solution of the commercially available PBT in refluxing ortho-dichlorobenzene (oDCB) solvent. | 05-28-2009 |
20090137836 | PROCESSES FOR PREPARING LOW-ACID POLYALKYLENE TEREPHTHALATE FROM DIOL-CAPPED PRE-POLYMER AND LINEAR OLIGOMER RECYCLATE AND USING SUCH IN THE PRODUCTION OF MACROCYCLIC POLYESTER OLIGOMER - The invention relates to a method for producing low-acid polyalkylene terephthalate from which MPO can be advantageously manufactured. In certain embodiments, low-acid polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) is prepared by reacting low molecular weight, diol-stopped PBT pre-polymer with a linear oligomer recyclate in refluxing ortho-dichlorobenzene (oDCB) solvent. The linear oligomer recyclate may be a by-product of the depolymerization/cyclization of the low-acid PBT, thereby synergistically increasing overall conversion of reactants to the MPO product, cyclic polybutylene terephthalate (cPBT). | 05-28-2009 |
Peter D. Phelps, Schenectady, NY US
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20110213116 | PREPARATION OF LOW-ACID POLYALKYLENE TEREPHTHALATE AND PREPARATION OF MACROCYCLIC POLYESTER OLIGOMER THEREFROM - The invention provides methods and systems for manufacturing low-acid polyalkylene terephthalate, for example, polybutylene terephthalate (PBT). The invention also provides methods and systems for preparing macrocyclic polyester oligomer (MPO) from low-acid polyalkylene terephthalate. Finally, the invention provides methods and systems for preparing MPO via reaction of a diol and a dialkyl ester in an organic solvent to form non-isolated, low-acid polyalkylene terephthalate which undergoes cyclization (depolymerization) to form MPO. | 09-01-2011 |
Peter M. Phelps, Glenn Dale, MD US
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20100175977 | SPRING JOINT WITH OVERSTRAIN SENSOR - A flexible joint may include a conductive compression spring and a pair of non-conductive spring cages disposed at opposite ends of the compression spring to support the compression spring. A conductive member disposed inside the compression spring may extend between the pair of spring cages. One end of the conductive member may be fixed for movement with one of the spring cages and another end of the conductive member may be fixed for movement with the other of the spring cages. | 07-15-2010 |
Raymond A. Phelps, North Ridgeville, OH US
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20110315644 | Slider Panel for Product Display - An apparatus includes a display structure that supports products in a display area within reach of a customer location. The apparatus further includes a panel structure supported for movement along upper and lower tracks. The panel structure has a transparent viewing section and indicia relating to the products, but is not configured to support any products itself. The panel structure also has horizontally opposite side edges spaced apart at a width that is less than the width of the display area. A frame structure supports the upper and lower tracks at locations that provide the panel structure with a path of movement interposed between the customer location and the display area. The path of movement includes positions in which the display area can be reached from the customer location past either of the opposite side edges of the panel structure. | 12-29-2011 |
20140131297 | SLIDER PANEL FOR PRODUCT DISPLAY - An apparatus includes a display structure that supports products in a display area within reach of a customer location. The apparatus further includes a panel structure supported for movement along upper and lower tracks. The panel structure has a transparent viewing section and indicia relating to the products, but is not configured to support any products itself. The panel structure also has horizontally opposite side edges spaced apart at a width that is less than the width of the display area. A frame structure supports the upper and lower tracks at locations that provide the panel structure with a path of movement interposed between the customer location and the display area. The path of movement includes positions in which the display area can be reached from the customer location past either of the opposite side edges of the panel structure. | 05-15-2014 |
Richard Phelps, Essex Junction, NY US
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20110117714 | Integration of Multiple Gate Oxides with Shallow Trench Isolation Methods to Minimize Divot Formation - A method of forming an isolation region is provided that in one embodiment substantially reduces divot formation. In one embodiment, the method includes providing a semiconductor substrate, forming a first pad dielectric layer on an upper surface of the semiconductor substrate and forming a trench through the first pad dielectric layer into the semiconductor substrate. In a following process sequence, the first pad dielectric layer is laterally etched to expose an upper surface of the semiconductor substrate that is adjacent the trench, and the trench is filled with a trench dielectric material, wherein the trench dielectric material extends atop the upper surface of the semiconductor substrate adjacent the trench and abuts the pad dielectric layer. | 05-19-2011 |
Robert Phelps, Granby, MA US
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20090066773 | GOLF BALL - A golf ball having an indicia produced by ink jet printing is disclosed. An ink composition containing a coloring agent and a resin is dispensed on a transfer medium, using an ink jet printer, to form an indicia. The indicia is transferred from the transfer medium to the dimpled surface of a golf ball. In another form of the invention, an indicia is applied directly to a golf ball, without a transfer medium. In this method, an indicia receiving layer is applied on at least a portion of the golf ball surface, then the indicia is printed directly on the indicia receiving layer using an ink jet printer. The indicia on the golf ball has an impact resistance suitable for use in competitive play. | 03-12-2009 |
20100091057 | GOLF BALL - A golf ball having an indicia produced by ink jet printing is disclosed. An ink composition containing a coloring agent and a resin is dispensed on a transfer medium, using an ink jet printer, to form an indicia. The indicia is transferred from the transfer medium to the dimpled surface of a golf ball. In another form of the invention, an indicia is applied directly to a golf ball, without a transfer medium. In this method, an indicia receiving layer is applied on at least a portion of the golf ball surface, then the indicia is printed directly on the indicia receiving layer using an ink jet printer. The indicia on the golf ball has an impact resistance suitable for use in competitive play. | 04-15-2010 |
Robert B. Phelps, New Orleans, LA US
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20090192832 | Method of enhancing value of pension system assets - A program product, a system, and method for a trustee and a pension system, one embodiment of a program product consistent with the invention comprises program code for generating or receiving a plurality of files or a reference or references to a plurality of files that form an life insurance settlement pool, wherein the insureds in the pool are not beneficiaries of that pension system; program code for issuing payment instructions and/or payment instruments to maintain each of a plurality of the life insurance settlement contracts; program code for registering in an electronic database an ownership interest for the pension system in the life insurance settlement pool and/or in each insurance settlement contract in the life insurance settlement pool; program code for electronically determining or having determined a proportionate share of the life insurance settlement pool; program code for paying out or having paid out proceeds from the insurance policies in accordance with a predetermined priority of distribution; program code for electronically generating or having generated an actuarial value of the life insurance settlement pool or an undivided interest therefore or an undivided interest in each of the life insurance settlement contracts in the pool on a periodic or other basis; and program code for communicating the actuarial value to at least one pension system that owns an undivided interest in the life insurance settlement pool. | 07-30-2009 |
Robert N. Phelps, Fall City, WA US
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20090007414 | SCALABLE ULTRASOUND SYSTEM AND METHODS - A plurality of application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) chips with different functions is provided. Each of the ASICs performs one or more functions along an ultrasound data path. The chips include communications protocols or processes for allowing scaling. For example, ASICs for backend processing include data exchange ports for communicating between other ASICs of the same type. As another example, receive beamformer ASICs cascade for beamformation. By providing ASICs implementing many or most of the ultrasound data path functions, with scalability, the same ASICs may be used for different system designs. A family of systems from high end to low-end using the same types of ASICs, but in different configurations, is provided. | 01-08-2009 |
Robert W. Phelps, Victor, NY US
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20120028173 | METHODS, APPARATUS AND SYSTEMS TO CONTROL THE TRIBO-ELECTRIC CHARGE OF A TONER MATERIAL ASSOCIATED WITH A PRINTING DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM - Disclosed are printing methods, apparatus and systems for developing a latent image recorded on a surface, for example, a photoreceptor with developer material. According to an exemplary embodiment, the development method applies a development field voltage between a development station donor member and a development station transport member as a function of a humidity measurement associated with the developer material, the humidity measurement providing a surrogate tribo measurement of the developer material. | 02-02-2012 |
20120039647 | FIXING DEVICES INCLUDING EXTENDED-LIFE COMPONENTS AND METHODS OF FIXING MARKING MATERIAL TO SUBSTRATES - Fixing devices including extended-life components and methods of fixing marking material to a substrate are provided. An exemplary embodiment of the fixing devices for fixing toner to a substrate in printing includes a first fixing member including a first surface; a thermal energy source for heating the first surface of the first fixing member to a fixing temperature; and a second fixing member including a second surface. The first surface and the second surface form a fixing nip configured to receive a substrate including a surface and marking material comprising toner disposed on the surface. The first fixing member and the second fixing member are operable to apply a pressure of at least about 300 psi to the substrate and toner and to heat the toner to a sufficiently-high temperature, at the fixing nip, to fix the toner to the substrate. | 02-16-2012 |
20140016974 | FUSER SYSTEM - The present teachings provide a fuser system for use in a xerographic apparatus. The fuser system includes a fuser roller and a pressure roller. The fuser roller and the pressure roller create a nip. The fuser roller has an outer layer of carbon nanotubes dispersed in a fluoropolymer wherein the carbon nanotubes comprise from about 0.1 weight percent to about 10 weight percent of the outer layer. The pressure roller comprises a static dissipative outer surface having a surface resistivity of less than about 10 | 01-16-2014 |
Stephen L. Phelps, Liburn, GA US
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20100170979 | APPARATUS FOR DISPENSING SHEET MATERIAL - A sheet material dispenser includes a controller for automatically controlling the lengths of sheet materials dispensed from a continuous roll by identifying the type of sheet materials on the roll and dispensing suitable lengths of the identified sheet material. The dispenser desirably has a support for rotatably supporting a roll of sheet material carrying identification relating to the type of sheet material on the roll, and an identifier positioned in or adjacent the dispenser for identifying the type of sheet material on the roll. A processor receives data from the identifier, processes the data and generates an output command, and a controller controls the lengths of sheet material dispensed from the roll in response to the output command. In this way, more absorbent products may be dispensed in shorter lengths and less absorbent products may be dispensed in longer lengths. | 07-08-2010 |
Stephen Lawrence Phelps, Lilburn, GA US
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20090166381 | Counter-mounted viscous liquid dispenser and mounting system - The present invention provides an in-counter viscous liquid dispensing system. The features of the viscous liquid dispensing system include a quick mounting reservoir assembly that allows an installer to install the reservoir assembly in any orientation of the reservoir assembly to the counter mounted parts of the system. Other features include a mounting system which allows an installer to install the in-counter dispensing system with out the need to work both above and below the counter top. | 07-02-2009 |
20120104142 | SPINDLE FOR ROLL PAPER PRODUCTS - An expandable and contractible spindle for dispensing rolled paper product, such as toilet paper, is described. The spindle comprises two elongated housings slideably coupled together, and a spring disposed there between. The first housing has a hallow interior portion and a side opening that provides access to the interior. The second housing has at least three sections with different diameters. The first section has a diameter that fits into the hollow interior of the first housing, but is too large to exit the side opening. The second section has a diameter smaller than the side opening. The third section has a diameter larger than the side opening. In this manner, first housing slides with respect to second housing along the length of the second section of second housing. The spring is disposed in the hallow interior, causing the spindle to expand. | 05-03-2012 |
20120104143 | SPINDLE ADAPTER FOR ROLL PAPER PRODUCT DISPENSERS - An adapter for a recessed dispenser is disclosed. The adapter includes a frame configured to fit into a cavity of the dispenser. The adapter also includes a fastener for securing the frame to the dispenser. The frame includes two arms extending away from the cavity. The two arms are configured to removeably couple with a reduced-core diameter spindle. The spindle can expand/contract and is configured for use with a reduced-core roll of paper product. The adapter described herein allows for rolled product to be dispensed from an existing recessed dispenser where the rolls being dispensed have a larger outer diameter and a smaller inner core diameter than allowed by the original design of the recessed dispenser. | 05-03-2012 |
20120111987 | SPINDLE AND ADAPTER FOR ROLL PAPER PRODUCT DISPENSERS - A spindle for dispensing a roll of paper product is described. The spindle has an elongated member rotatably coupled with two side members. The side members have different sections of various diameters, which are configured to allow a portion of the side members to be inserted into a hollow interior of the elongated member. The elongated member has sufficient elasticity to provide a snap connection with the side members. The side members are configured to engage a track in a dispenser. Furthermore, at least one of the side members is removable. Also described herein is a roller assembly for adapting a dispenser. The assembly comprises a spindle rotatably coupled with a housing. The housing includes a fastener for attaching the housing to a dispenser. The roller assembly is configured to raise a roll of paper product, thus allowing dispensers originally designed for core rolls to be used with coreless rolls. | 05-10-2012 |
20150040886 | Safe Charcoal Starter with Contoured Hinged Grate - The improved charcoal starter design has a contoured, perforated, contoured single piece hinged grate that, when the release mechanism is activated, will allow it to rotate downward about the axis of its hinge and create an unobstructed exit path for the incandescent coals to be safely deposit hot embers into the grill. | 02-12-2015 |
Steve Phelps, Tampa, FL US
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20090148565 | FLAVORING AGENTS - The invention provides a flavoring agent comprising animal tissue or flesh extract, fruit or vegetable seed, leaf, bark, or herbaceous compound extract and a process for preparing the flavoring agent. The flavoring agent can be used in a variety of food products. | 06-11-2009 |
Tommy J. Phelps, Knoxville, TN US
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20100184179 | MICROBIAL-MEDIATED METHOD FOR METAL OXIDE NANOPARTICLE FORMATION - The invention is directed to a method for producing metal oxide nanoparticles, the method comprising: (i) subjecting a combination of reaction components to conditions conducive to microbial-mediated formation of metal oxide nanoparticles, wherein said combination of reaction components comprise: metal-reducing microbes, a culture medium suitable for sustaining said metal-reducing microbes, an effective concentration of one or more surfactants, a reducible metal oxide component containing one or more reducible metal species, and one or more electron donors that provide donatable electrons to said metal-reducing microbes during consumption of the electron donor by said metal-reducing microbes; and (ii) isolating said metal oxide nanoparticles, which contain a reduced form of said reducible metal oxide component. The invention is also directed to metal oxide nanoparticle compositions produced by the inventive method. | 07-22-2010 |
20100193752 | MICROBIALLY-MEDIATED METHOD FOR SYNTHESIS OF NON-OXIDE SEMICONDUCTOR NANOPARTICLES - The invention is directed to a method for producing non-oxide semiconductor nanoparticles, the method comprising: (a) subjecting a combination of reaction components to conditions conducive to microbially-mediated formation of non-oxide semiconductor nanoparticles, wherein said combination of reaction components comprises i) anaerobic microbes, ii) a culture medium suitable for sustaining said anaerobic microbes, iii) a metal component comprising at least one type of metal ion, iv) a non-metal component containing at least one non-metal selected from the group consisting of S, Se, Te, and As, and v) one or more electron donors that provide donatable electrons to said anaerobic microbes during consumption of the electron donor by said anaerobic microbes; and (b) isolating said non-oxide semiconductor nanoparticles, which contain at least one of said metal ions and at least one of said non-metals. The invention is also directed to non-oxide semiconductor nanoparticle compositions produced as above and having distinctive properties. | 08-05-2010 |
20100330367 | MICROBIALLY-MEDIATED METHOD FOR SYNTHESIS OF NON-OXIDE SEMICONDUCTOR NANOPARTICLES - The invention is directed to a method for producing non-oxide semiconductor nanoparticles, the method comprising: (a) subjecting a combination of reaction components to conditions conducive to microbially-mediated formation of non-oxide semiconductor nanoparticles, wherein said combination of reaction components comprises i) anaerobic microbes, ii) a culture medium suitable for sustaining said anaerobic microbes, iii) a metal component comprising at least one type of metal ion, iv) a non-metal component comprising at least one non-metal selected from the group consisting of S, Se, Te, and As, and v) one or more electron donors that provide donatable electrons to said anaerobic microbes during consumption of the electron donor by said anaerobic microbes; and (b) isolating said non-oxide semiconductor nanoparticles, which contain at least one of said metal ions and at least one of said non-metals. The invention is also directed to non-oxide semiconductor nanoparticle compositions produced as above and having distinctive properties. | 12-30-2010 |
20140220654 | MICROBIALLY-MEDIATED METHOD FOR SYNTHESIS OF NON-OXIDE SEMICONDUCTOR NANOPARTICLES - The invention is directed to a method for producing non-oxide semiconductor nanoparticles, the method comprising: (a) subjecting a combination of reaction components to conditions conducive to microbially-mediated formation of non-oxide semiconductor nanoparticles, wherein said combination of reaction components comprises i) anaerobic microbes, ii) a culture medium suitable for sustaining said anaerobic microbes, iii) a metal component comprising at least one type of metal ion, iv) a non-metal component comprising at least one non-metal selected from the group consisting of S, Se, Te, and As, and v) one or more electron donors that provide donatable electrons to said anaerobic microbes during consumption of the electron donor by said anaerobic microbes; and (b) isolating said non-oxide semiconductor nanoparticles, which contain at least one of said metal ions and at least one of said non-metals. The invention is also directed to non-oxide semiconductor nanoparticle compositions produced as above and having distinctive properties. | 08-07-2014 |
20140220724 | METHODS FOR PRODUCING COMPLEX FILMS, AND FILMS PRODUCED THEREBY - A method for producing a film, the method comprising melting a layer of precursor particles on a substrate until at least a portion of the melted particles are planarized and merged to produce the film. The invention is also directed to a method for producing a photovoltaic film, the method comprising depositing particles having a photovoltaic or other property onto a substrate, and affixing the particles to the substrate, wherein the particles may or may not be subsequently melted. Also described herein are films produced by these methods, methods for producing a patterned film on a substrate, and methods for producing a multilayer structure. | 08-07-2014 |
Walter E. Phelps, Williamsville, VT US
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20110219697 | Self-Aligning Window Sash Lock - A sash lock for single- and double-hung window installations having upper and lower sashes having respective lower and upper check rails. The sash lock includes a latch for being pivotably mounted to the upper check rail of the lower sash, and a catch for being fixedly secured to the lower check rail of the upper sash. The latch includes a draw member, and the catch has a concave surface for being slidably engaged by the draw member. The concave surface is configured so that when the draw member is increasingly engaged with the catch the sash lock forces the upper and lower sashes into proper vertical alignment with one another regardless of whether upper check rail of the lower sash is initially above or below the lower check rail of the upper sash. | 09-15-2011 |
William Phelps, Boca Raton, FL US
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20090216612 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROCURING BIDS AND MANAGING ASSETS AND ASSET SUPPORT CONTRACTS - A method and system are provided for managing assets and asset support contracts for assets of a given entity. The method includes: (a) receiving information including an identification of each of a plurality of assets of the entity and one or more asset support contracts associated with each of the plurality of assets, the information including expiration dates for the asset support contracts; (b) creating an online repository containing the information, the online repository being remotely accessible by users associated with the entity through an online platform; (c) tracking the assets and associated asset support contracts to identify asset support contracts set to expire within a predetermined period of time; (d) automatically notifying the entity of expiring asset support contracts prior to expiration thereof; (e) procuring bids from one or more sellers of asset support contracts to replace or renew the expiring asset support contracts or to replace or dispose of assets covered by expiring asset support contracts; and (f) providing the bids to the entity. | 08-27-2009 |
20100088155 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROCURING BIDS AND MANAGING ASSETS AND ASSET SUPPORT CONTRACTS - A method and system are provided for managing assets and asset support contracts for assets of a given entity. The method includes: (a) receiving information including an identification of each of a plurality of assets of the entity and one or more asset support contracts associated with each of the plurality of assets, the information including expiration dates for the asset support contracts; (b) creating an online repository containing the information, the online repository being remotely accessible by users associated with the entity through an online platform; (c) tracking the assets and associated asset support contracts to identify asset support contracts set to expire within a predetermined period of time; (d) automatically notifying the entity of expiring asset support contracts prior to expiration thereof; (e) procuring bids from one or more sellers of asset support contracts to replace or renew the expiring asset support contracts or to replace or dispose of assets covered by expiring asset support contracts; and (f) providing the bids to the entity. | 04-08-2010 |
William C. Phelps, Durham, NC US
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20090263790 | Methods for Identifying Functionally Related Genes and Drug Targets - The identification and evaluation of mRNA and protein targets associated with mRNP complexes and implicated in the expression of proteins involved in common physiological pathways is described. Effective targets are useful for treating a disease, condition or disorder associated with the physiological pathway. | 10-22-2009 |
William G. Phelps, Parkville, MD US
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20080256703 | SUPPORT DEVICE - An apparatus or support having a hammock member, a hammock support member, and a frame that can be disposed in an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration. The hammock member has a first end portion connected to a first end portion of the frame and a second end portion connected to a second end portion of the frame. The hammock support member extends from a first side portion of the hammock member to a second side portion of the hammock member. | 10-23-2008 |