Pieper, US
Andew A. Pieper, Iowa City, IA US
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20140343018 | Anti-depression Compounds - This technology relates generally to compounds and methods for stimulating neurogenesis (e.g., post-natal neurogenesis, including post-natal hippocampal and hypothalamic neurogenesis) and/or protecting neuronal cell from cell death. Various compounds are disclosed herein. In vivo activity tests suggest that these compounds may have therapeutic benefits in neuropsychiatric and/or neurodegenerative diseases such as schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar disorder, normal aging, epilepsy, traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, Down syndrome, spinocerebellar ataxia, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Huntington's disease, stroke, radiation therapy, chronic stress, abuse of a neuro-active drug, retinal degeneration, spinal cord injury, peripheral nerve injury, physiological weight loss associated with various conditions, as well as cognitive decline associated with normal aging, chemotherapy, and the like. | 11-20-2014 |
20150057301 | Pro-Neurogenic Compounds - This invention relates generally to stimulating neurogenesis (e.g., post-natal neurogenesis, e.g., post-natal hippocampal neurogenesis) and protectiong from neuron cell death. | 02-26-2015 |
Andrew A. Pieper, Iowa City, IA US
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20130040977 | Pro-Neurogenic Compounds - This technology relates generally to compounds and methods for stimulating neurogenesis (e.g., post-natal neurogenesis, including post-natal hippocampal and hypothalamic neurogenesis) and/or protecting neuronal cell from cell death. Various compounds are disclosed herein. In vivo activity tests suggest that these compounds may have therapeutic benefits in neuropsychiatric and/or neurodegenerative diseases such as schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar disorder, normal aging, epilepsy, traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, Down syndrome, spinocerebellar ataxia, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Huntington's disease, stroke, radiation therapy, chronic stress, abuse of a neuro-active drug, retinal degeneration, spinal cord injury, peripheral nerve injury, physiological weight loss associated with various conditions, as well as cognitive decline associated with normal aging, chemotherapy, and the like. | 02-14-2013 |
20130184271 | Methods for Treating Parkinson's Disease Using Pro-Neurogenic Compounds - This technology relates generally to compounds and methods for stimulating neurogenesis (e.g., post-natal neurogenesis, including post-natal hippocampal and hypothalamic neurogenesis) and/or protecting neuronal cell from cell death. Various compounds are disclosed herein. In vivo activity tests suggest that these compounds may have therapeutic benefits in neuropsychiatric and/or neurodegenerative diseases such as schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar disorder, normal aging, epilepsy, traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, Down syndrome, spinocerebellar ataxia, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Huntington's disease, stroke, radiation therapy, chronic stress, abuse of a neuro-active drug, retinal degeneration, spinal cord injury, peripheral nerve injury, physiological weight loss associated with various conditions, as well as cognitive decline associated with normal aging, chemotherapy, and the like. | 07-18-2013 |
20130184300 | Methods of Treating Traumatic Brain Injury Using Pro-Neurogenic Compounds - This invention relates generally to stimulating neurogenesis (e.g., post-natal neurogenesis, e.g., post-natal hippocampal neurogenesis) and protecting from neuron cell death. | 07-18-2013 |
20130184301 | Methods of Treating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Using Pro-Neurogenic Compounds - This invention relates generally to stimulating neurogenesis (e.g., post-natal neurogenesis, e.g., post-natal hippocampal neurogenesis) and protecting from neuron cell death. | 07-18-2013 |
20130190273 | Methods for Treating Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Using Pro-Neurogenic Compounds - This technology relates generally to compounds and methods for stimulating neurogenesis (e.g., post-natal neurogenesis, including post-natal hippocampal and hypothalamic neurogenesis) and/or protecting neuronal cell from cell death. Various compounds are disclosed herein. In vivo activity tests suggest that these compounds may have therapeutic benefits in neuropsychiatric and/or neurodegenerative diseases such as schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar disorder, normal aging, epilepsy, traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, Down syndrome, spinocerebellar ataxia, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Huntington's disease, stroke, radiation therapy, chronic stress, abuse of a neuro-active drug, retinal degeneration, spinal cord injury, peripheral nerve injury, physiological weight loss associated with various conditions, as well as cognitive decline associated with normal aging, chemotherapy, and the like. | 07-25-2013 |
20130190339 | Pro-Neurogenic Compounds - This invention relates generally to stimulating neurogenesis (e.g., post-natal neurogenesis, e.g., post-natal hippocampal neurogenesis) and protecting from neuron cell death. | 07-25-2013 |
20140057900 | Pro-Neurogenic Compounds - Compounds and methods for stimulating neurogenesis (e.g., post-natal neurogenesis, including post-natal hippocampal and hypothalamic neurogenesis) and/or protecting neuronal cell from cell death are disclosed herein. In vivo activity tests suggest that these compounds may have therapeutic benefits in neuropsychiatric and/or neurodegenerative diseases such as schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar disorder, normal aging, epilepsy, traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, Down syndrome, spinocerebellar ataxia, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Huntington's disease, stroke, radiation therapy, chronic stress, abuse of a neuro-active drug, retinal degeneration, spinal cord injury, peripheral nerve injury, physiological weight loss associated with various conditions, as well as cognitive decline associated with normal aging, chemotherapy, and the like. | 02-27-2014 |
20140094480 | Pro-Neurogenic Compounds - This invention relates generally to stimulating neurogenesis (e.g., post-natal neurogenesis, e.g., post-natal hippocampal neurogenesis) and protection from neuron cell death. | 04-03-2014 |
20150132783 | Neuroprotective Chemicals and Methods for Identifying and Using Same - Provided herein are methods for identifying a compound having cell-protective (e.g., neuroprotective) activity. Compounds identified therefrom are also provided. These compounds can be used to treat various diseases, disorders, or conditions associated with, for example, unwanted cell death. | 05-14-2015 |
20150290195 | PRO-NEUROGENIC COMPOUNDS - This invention relates generally to stimulating neurogenesis (e.g., post-natal neurogenesis, e.g., post-natal hippocampal neurogenesis) and protecting from neuron cell death. | 10-15-2015 |
Andrew A. Pieper, Plano, TX US
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20110003836 | Pro-Neurogenic Compounds - This invention relates generally to stimulating neurogenesis (e.g., post-natal neurogenesis, e.g., post-natal hippocampal neurogenesis) and protection from neuron cell death. | 01-06-2011 |
20110015217 | Pro-Neurogenic Compounds - This invention relates generally to stimulating neurogenesis (e.g., post-natal neurogenesis, e.g., post-natal hippocampal neurogenesis) and protecting from neuron cell death. | 01-20-2011 |
20120022096 | PRO-NEUROGENIC COMPOUNDS - This technology relates generally to compounds and methods for stimulating neurogenesis (e.g., post-natal neurogenesis, including post-natal hippocampal and hypothalamic neurogenesis) and/or protecting neuronal cell from cell death. Various compounds are disclosed herein. In vivo activity tests suggest that these compounds may have therapeutic benefits in neuropsychiatric and/or neurodegenerative diseases such as schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar disorder, normal aging, epilepsy, traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, Down syndrome, spinocerebellar ataxia, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Huntington's disease, stroke, radiation therapy, chronic stress, abuse of a neuro-active drug, retinal degeneration, spinal cord injury, peripheral nerve injury, physiological weight loss associated with various conditions, as well as cognitive decline associated with normal aging, chemotherapy, and the like. | 01-26-2012 |
Bart Pieper, Chicago, IL US
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20150083661 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SEWAGE SLUDGE TREATMENT - The present invention provides methods for increasing soluble chemical oxygen demand (sCOD) in sewage sludge. These methods include passing the sewage sludge through one or more devices that contains (a) a hollow body provided with a straight-through passage of substantially constant cross-section, the passage having an inlet end and an outlet end for the entry and discharge respectively of the sewage sludge, (b) a transport fluid nozzle substantially circumscribing and opening into the passage intermediate the inlet and outlet ends thereof, (c) a transport fluid inlet communicating with the transport fluid nozzle for the introduction of a transport fluid, and (d) a mixing chamber being formed within the passage downstream of the transport fluid nozzle. The sewage sludge is then passed through a digester. | 03-26-2015 |
20150096343 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR BIODEGRADABLE WASTE FLOW TREATMENT USING A TRANSPORT FLUID NOZZLE - The present invention is directed to methods and systems for pre-treating sewage sludge in a sewage treatment works (STW) to facilitate anaerobic digestion. These methods include (a) passing sewage sludge through one or more pre-treatment devices, wherein each pre-treatment device comprises (i) a passage of substantially constant diameter having an inlet in fluid communication with the STW and an outlet; and (ii) a transport fluid nozzle communicating with the passage and adapted to inject high velocity transport fluid into the passage; (b) passing the sewage sludge treated in step (a) to an anaerobic digester; and (c) collecting methane produced in step (b). Other methods are also provided for pre-treating a bio-degradable waste flow. Such methods include (a) passing bio-degradable waste flow through one or more pre-treatment devices, wherein each pre-treatment device comprises (i) a passage of substantially constant diameter having an inlet in fluid communication with the bio-degradable waste flow and an outlet; and (ii) a transport fluid nozzle communicating with the passage and adapted to inject high velocity transport fluid into the passage; (b) dewatering the bio-degradable waste flow from step (a); and (c) optionally compacting the material resulting from step (b). | 04-09-2015 |
Brenda L. Pieper, Monks Corner, SC US
Chris M. Pieper, Gig Harbor, WA US
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20130073345 | VENDOR CONTRIBUTION ASSESSMENT - The disclosure relates to a computer implemented method and component configured to assess the value of goods and services provided by a vendor to a service agency. An embodiment of the method includes the act of storing, in an electronic database, a total-budget value, an amount-paid value, a case-score value, a total-case-score value, a vendor-service-score value, and a total-vendor-services-score value. The embodiment includes selecting a vendor, forming a vendor-score-contribution value, distributing the case value of one or more service items provided by the vendor, and computing the net contribution of the vendor. | 03-21-2013 |
20150073876 | VENDOR CONTRIBUTION ASSESSMENT - The disclosure relates to a computer implemented method and component configured to assess the value of goods and services provided by a vendor to a service agency. An embodiment of the method includes the act of storing, in an electronic database, a total-budget value, an amount-paid value, a case-score value, a total-case-score value, a vendor-service-score value, and a total-vendor-services-score value. The embodiment includes selecting a vendor, forming a vendor-score-contribution value, distributing the case value of one or more service items provided by the vendor, and computing the net contribution of the vendor. | 03-12-2015 |
Christopher Martin Pieper, Hortonville, WI US
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20150272406 | DISPENSING CONTAINER HAVING FLEXIBLE DISPENSING PARTITION - A dispensing container for dispensable wipes generally comprises a base at least partially defining an internal compartment for storing the wipes and a dispensing partition connected to the base. The dispensing partition comprises a flexible material having an aperture defined therein through which the wipes are individually removable. The dispensing partition is configured to move from a first position to a second position when one of the wipes is removed from the container through the aperture. The dispensing partition is biased towards the first position, and is at least partially inverted from the first position when in the second position. | 10-01-2015 |
Collin L. Pieper, San Francisco, CA US
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20130106874 | ENABLING DISPLAY COMMANDS FROM AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE TO AN INTEGRATED DISPLAY ON A COMPUTER SYSTEM | 05-02-2013 |
Forrest W. Pieper, Nederland, CO US
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20140220168 | Automated Three-Dimensional Printer Part Removal - Three-dimensional printing system with automated part removal. In one embodiment, the system includes a printing surface on which a part is made and a printing device supported for controlled movement with respect to the printing surface to print the part on the printing surface. A blade is supported for motion across the printing surface to release the part from the printing surface. The present printing system according to the invention requires fewer user steps than known in the prior art. | 08-07-2014 |
20150045928 | Automatic Process Control of Additive Manufacturing Device - Automatic process control of additive manufacturing. The system includes an additive manufacturing device for making an object and a local network computer controlling the device. At least one camera is provided with a view of a manufacturing volume of the device to generate network accessible images of the object. The computer is programmed to stop the manufacturing process when the object is defective based en the images of the object. | 02-12-2015 |
20150086668 | Extruder Feed System - Extruder feed system. The system includes a pair of spaced-apart, internally and oppositely threaded rotatable elements for receiving and engaging a plastic filament material. An electric motor rotates the rotatable elements in opposite directions thereby to drive the filament into a liquefier chamber for subsequent discharge through a nozzle. The system provides very accurate layer-by-layer build up. | 03-26-2015 |
Gary Pieper, Eagle, WI US
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20090173067 | HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVE SYSTEM WITH ISOLATED PRESSURE COMPENSATION - A hydraulic valve assembly includes a pressure compensating valve in which a compensator spool is slideably received in a bore. A pre-compensator gallery connected to a metering orifice, a preload gallery leading to a hydraulic actuator, an auxiliary pump supply passage, and a load sense passage all open into the bore. The compensator spool moves in response to a pressure differential between the pre-compensator gallery and the load sense passage. That movement selectively opens and closes a first path between the pre-compensator gallery and the a preload gallery, and a second path between the auxiliary supply passage and the load sense passage. Control of these paths maintains a constant pressure drop across the metering orifice and generates a pressure signal that is employed to regulate pressure at an outlet of a pump. | 07-09-2009 |
Gary J. Pieper, Eagle, WI US
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20130160443 | HYDRAULIC SYSTEM WITH FLUID FLOW SUMMATION CONTROL OF A VARIABLE DISPLACEMENT PUMP AND PRIORITY ALLOCATION OF FLUID FLOW - A system has a variable displacement pump that supplies pressurized fluid to power a plurality of hydraulic functions. Each hydraulic function has a control valve with a variable source orifice controlling fluid flow between the pump and a flow summation node, and a variable metering orifice controlling fluid flow between the flow summation node and a hydraulic actuator. Variable bypass orifices in the control valves are connected in series between the flow summation node and a tank. As the metering orifice in a control valve enlarges, the source orifice enlarges and the bypass orifice shrinks. This alters pressure at the flow summation node, which is used to control the output of the pump. Components are provided to give selected hydraulic functions different levels of priority with respect to consuming fluid flow from the pump. | 06-27-2013 |
20150013804 | FLOW RESPONSIVE LATCH FOR HOLDING A SPOOL VALVE IN AN OPEN POSITION - A valve includes a body with a spool bore, a supply passage, a tank passage, and a workport. A spool, in the spool bore, has a first position providing a first path between the supply passage and the workport, a second position providing a second path between the tank passage and the workport, and a closed position. A latch assembly includes a cam that moves in response to pressure, a sphere engaged by the cam, and a notch. While the spool is in the second position, fluid flowing from the workport to the tank passage produces a first pressure, which causes the cam to hold the sphere in the notch, thereby inhibiting spool movement; and when the fluid flow from the workport to the tank passage terminates, a second pressure is produced causing the cam allow the sphere to move out of the notch, thereby enabling the spool movement. | 01-15-2015 |
Gary Victor Pieper, Wallingford, CT US
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20150122688 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR MANAGING A CONTAINER OR ITS CONTENTS - Certain embodiments of the present invention include a retainer, a lid, and a sensor, where the sensor is configured to detect information about the retainer, the lid, or the contents in the retainer. The sensor also may be configured to communicate with an internal or external computer system, thereby facilitating showing the detected information as a representation via a display element. In certain embodiments, the system may include an action element such as an open/close lid opening assembly configured to permit automatically or manually opening or closing a drink aperture or another type of dispensing aperture. | 05-07-2015 |
George S. Pieper, Champlin, MN US
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20090236196 | CLUTCH SYSTEM AND METHOD - A clutch system may include in certain embodiments a clutch body attached to a drive member such as a drive pulley, wherein the clutch body may be removed from the drive member without disassembling the clutch body. In various embodiments, the clutch body may include two clutch plates which enclose a spring-loaded pneumatic reciprocating assembly that in operation causes the plates to selectively separate and engage one another. In certain embodiments, the clutch body may be readily attached to a associated drive pulley in a single step by installation of a single set of fasteners. | 09-24-2009 |
Greg Pieper, Waukegan, IL US
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20130150225 | PRESSURE SENSOR - One embodiment relates to a pressure sensor apparatus, including a housing with a flexible member and an aperture configured to receive a fluid. The pressure sensor apparatus further includes a first member disposed on the flexible member, a second member removeably coupled to the first member configured to move in response to a pressure of the fluid and a sensor configured to detect the movement of the second member. The pressure sensor apparatus generates a pressure signal for the fluid based on the displacement of the second member | 06-13-2013 |
Gregory G. Pieper, Spring Grove, IL US
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20140066282 | DRIVE SYSTEM FOR CENTRIFUGE - A drive assembly for a centrifugal processing system is provided for rotating the yoke assembly ( | 03-06-2014 |
Gregory G. Pieper, Waukegan, IL US
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20090084804 | SNAP-OVER PORT CAP - A single-use, snap-over cap for use primarily in healthcare settings in order to maintain the integrity of a medication solution. The cap has a tapered cylindrical skirt, a puncture resistant lid portion, and one or more latch tabs. When placed onto a flanged injection port such as is found on a conventional fluid container, the latch tabs engage and flex about the port flange. After the cap is placed, the latch tabs engage the port flange to prevent upward axial movement relative to the port, thereby preventing removal of the cap and thus deterring unwanted or erroneous drug administrations or withdrawals. | 04-02-2009 |
20120216891 | CLAMPING SYSTEMS AND APPARATUS - A clamping apparatus is provided for use with a fluid flow device, such as a blood separation system. The clamping apparatus includes a clamp head at least partially defining first and second tube openings each to receive tubing. The clamping apparatus also includes a first actuator coupled to a first flow control member. The first flow control member is configured to be movable via the first actuator relative to the first tube opening to control fluid flow through tubing located in the first tube opening. The clamping apparatus further includes a second actuator coupled to a second flow control member. The second flow control member is movable via the second actuator relative to the second tube opening to control fluid flow through tubing located in the second tube opening. | 08-30-2012 |
20130196840 | Fluid Separation Chambers For Fluid Processing Systems - Fluid separation chambers are provided for rotation about an axis in a fluid processing system. The fluid separation chamber may be provided with first and second stages, with the first and second stages being positioned at different axial locations. In another embodiment, at least one of the stages may be provided with a non-uniform outer diameter about the rotational axis, which may define a generally spiral-shaped profile or a different profile for fractionating a fluid or fluid component. One or more of the stages may also have a varying outer diameter along the axis. The profile of the chamber may be provided by the chamber itself (in the case of rigid chambers) or by an associated fixture or centrifuge apparatus (in the case of flexible chambers). | 08-01-2013 |
20140033864 | DRIVE SYSTEM FOR CENTRIFUGE - A drive assembly for a centrifugal processing system is provided for rotating the yoke assembly ( | 02-06-2014 |
20140038760 | DRIVE SYSTEM FOR CENTRIFUGE - A drive assembly for a centrifugal processing system is provided for rotating the yoke assembly (36) about a first axis at a first angular ve | 02-06-2014 |
20140274648 | MULTILUMEN CONNECTOR TO MULTIPLE INDIVIDUAL TUBING - An umbilicus for use in an umbilicus-drive fluid processing centrifuge system is disclosed, together with a method of making it and a fluid flow circuit including such umbilicus. The umbilicus includes an elongated umbilicus body, a first end fitting defining an interior cavity, an adapter received within the interior cavity and having at least one port extension extending into a fluid transmitting lumen of the umbilicus body, the adapter and end fitting including interfering surfaces to enhance torque resistance therebetween. | 09-18-2014 |
20150273471 | Spring-Open Sheeting For Fluid Processing Cassette - A sheeting is provided for use with a fluid processing cassette having a valve station with a plurality of fluid flow ports. The sheeting has a generally flexible layer and a biasing member associated with the layer. The sheeting is attached to the cassette such that the biasing member is received within the valve station. The cassette may be used with a fluid processing system having a valve actuator with a piston that is aligned with the cassette during use. In an extended position, the piston presses the sheeting against the port to prevent fluid flow through the valve station. When the piston moves from the extended position to a retracted position, it allows the sheeting to uncover the port, thereby allowing fluid flow through the valve station. The biasing member assists in displacing the sheeting from the port when the piston moves to the retracted position. | 10-01-2015 |
James Pieper, Glen Cove, ME US
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20090282706 | V-Blade Snow Plow With Improved Cutting Edge - A snow plow assembly comprises an A-frame assembly, a V-blade assembly pivoted to one end of the A-frame assembly, and a lift frame assembly pivoted to the other end of the A-frame assembly, the lift frame assembly adapted to be removably attached to a vehicle. The V-blade assembly comprises a pair of blades hinged together along inboard ends thereof, each blade of the pair of blades including first and second cutting edge plates removably secured to the blade, the first cutting edge plate fabricated of a first material, the second cutting edge plate fabricated of a second material, the first material having a greater resistance to abrasion wear than the second material. | 11-19-2009 |
James Calvin Pieper, Glen Cove, ME US
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20090031592 | SNOWPLOW AND MOUNT ASSEMBLY - A snowplow and mount assembly comprising a mount frame adapted to be secured to a vehicle, and a snowplow frame. One of the mount frame and the snowplow frame has first and second arms and the other of the mount frame and snowplow frame has first and second receivers, the first and second receivers receiving the first and second arms, respectively. Respective ones of first and second latch pins removably secure the first and second arms in the first and second receivers. A latch lever is operably associated with the first and second latch pins and simultaneously actuates the latch pins to latched and unlatched positions. The snowplow frame includes a jack stand movable to and between an extended ground contacting and snowplow frame supporting position and a retracted ground noncontacting and snowplow frame nonsupporting position. The latch lever operably frees the jack stand for movement into the extended position when the latch pins are in the unlatched position and operably prevents jack stand movement maintaining the jack stand in the retracted position when the latch pins are in the latched position. | 02-05-2009 |
20100175281 | SNOWPLOW AND MOUNT ASSEMBLY - A snowplow and mount assembly comprising a mount frame adapted to be secured to a vehicle, and a snowplow frame. One of the mount frame and the snowplow frame has first and second arms and the other of the mount frame and snowplow frame has first and second receivers, the first and second receivers receiving the first and second arms, respectively. Respective ones of first and second latch pins removably secure the first and second arms in the first and second receivers. A latch lever is operably associated with the first and second latch pins and simultaneously actuates the latch pins to latched and unlatched positions. The snowplow frame includes a jack stand movable to and between an extended ground contacting and snowplow frame supporting position and a retracted ground noncontacting and snowplow frame nonsupporting position. The latch lever operably frees the jack stand for movement into the extended position when the latch pins are in the unlatched position and operably prevents jack stand movement maintaining the jack stand in the retracted position when the latch pins are in the latched position. | 07-15-2010 |
Jan H. Pieper, San Jose, CA US
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20100223226 | SYSTEM FOR MONITORING GLOBAL ONLINE OPINIONS VIA SEMANTIC EXTRACTION - A system for transforming domain specific unstructured data into structured data including an intake platform controlled by feed back from a control platform. The intake platform includes an intake acquisition module for acquiring data building baseline data related to a domain and problem of interest, an intake pre-processing module, an intake language module, an intake application descriptors module, and an intake adjudication module. The control platform includes a control data acquisition module, a control data consistency collator, a control auditor, a control event definition and policy repository, an error resolver, and an output that outputs results of the workflow into structured data enabled to be used in data analytics. | 09-02-2010 |
20100223292 | HOLISTIC DISAMBIGUATION FOR ENTITY NAME SPOTTING - A method resolves ambiguous spotted entity names in a data corpus by determining an activation level value for each of a plurality of nodes corresponding to a single ambiguous entity name. The activation levels for each of the nodes may be modified by inputting outside domain knowledge corresponding to the nodes to increase the activation value of the nodes, spotting entity names corresponding to the nodes to increase the activation value of the nodes, searching the data corpus to spot newly posted entity names to increase the activation value of the nodes, and searching the data corpus to reduce or deactivate the activation value of the nodes by eliminating false positives. The ambiguous entity name is assigned to the node determined to have the highest activation level and is then outputted to a user. | 09-02-2010 |
20110113012 | Operating System and File System Independent Incremental Data Backup - Embodiments of the invention relate to creating an operating system and file system independent incremental data backup. A first data backup of a source system and second version of the data on the source system is received. A second data backup of the second version of the data is created by determining differences between the first data backup and the second version of the data. Each portion of the second version of the data that is the same as a portion of the first data backup is referenced in the second data backup. Each portion of the second version of the data that is different than all portions of the first data backup is included in the second data backup. The second data backup is appended to the first data backup to create an incremental data backup. | 05-12-2011 |
20110113016 | Method and Apparatus for Data Compression - A method, system, and article for compressing an input stream of uncompressed data. The input stream is divided into one or more data segments. A hash is applied to a first data segment, and an offset and length are associated with this first segment. This hash, together with the offset and length data for the first segment, is stored in a hash table. Thereafter, a subsequent segment within the input stream is evaluated and compared with all other hash entries in the hash table, and a reference is written to a prior hash for an identified duplicate segment. The reference includes a new offset location for the subsequent segment. Similarly, a new hash is applied to an identified non-duplicate segment, with the new hash and its corresponding offset stored in the hash table. A compressed output stream of data is created from the hash table retained on storage media. | 05-12-2011 |
20110185149 | DATA DEDUPLICATION FOR STREAMING SEQUENTIAL DATA STORAGE APPLICATIONS - Data deduplication compression in a streaming storage application, is provided. The disclosed deduplication process provides a deduplication archive that enables storage of the archive to, and extraction from, a streaming storage medium. One implementation involves compressing fully sequential data stored in a data repository to a sequential streaming storage, by: splitting fully sequential data into data blocks; hashing content of each data block and comparing each hash to an in-memory lookup table for a match, the in-memory lookup table storing all hashes that have been encountered during the compression of the fully sequential data; for each data block without a hash match, adding the data block as a new data block for compression of fully sequential data; and encoding duplicate data blocks using the in-memory lookup table into data segments. | 07-28-2011 |
Jan Hendrik Pieper, San Jose, CA US
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20090248614 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTING TARGETED RANKING FROM MULTIPLE INFORMATION SOURCES - Embodiments of the invention provide a system and method for determining preferences from information mashups and, in particular, a system and method for constructing a ranked list from multiple sources. In an exemplary embodiment, the system and method tunably combines multiple ranked lists by computing a score for each item within the list, wherein the score is a function of the associated rank of the item within the list. In one exemplary embodiment, the function is equal to 1/(n̂(1/p)), where p is a tuning parameter that enables selection between responsiveness in the combined ranking to one candidate ranked highly in one source versus responsiveness in the combined ranking to a candidate with lower but broader support among the various sources ranking the candidates. | 10-01-2009 |
20090248690 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING PREFERENCES FROM INFORMATION MASHUPS - A system and method for determining preferences from information mashups and, in particular, for determining preferences from cross-modality information based on a social welfare function is disclosed. An exemplary embodiment of the invention uses a social welfare function (SWF) to identify a vote computing method from among a group of vote computing methods. The SWF embodies subjective values, e.g. business objectives. The embodiment uses the SWF to identify the vote computing method that combines cross-modality information into a single information mashup in a manner that is most congruent with the subjective values relative to the other vote computing methods. The information mashup may be in the form of a single, merged ranked list. | 10-01-2009 |
20090313248 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR BLOCK SIZE OPTIMIZATION IN DE-DUPLICATION - The invention provides a method and apparatus for determining sizing of chunk portions in data de-duplication. The method chunks input data into segments where each segment has a first size, assigns an identifier to each of the data segments, assigns an index to each of the identifiers, creates a suffix structure and a longest common prefix structure from the indexes, detects repeated sequences of indexes and non-repeated indexes from the suffix structure and the longest common prefix structure, determines a second size based on said detected repeated sequences and non-repeated indexes, and chunks the input data into a second plurality of data segments each having the second size. | 12-17-2009 |
20110149335 | PRINTING A PLURALITY OF ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTS ON A COMPUTER PRINTER, WHERE THE PRINTER IS LOGICALLY COUPLED TO A PLURALITY OF COMPUTER SYSTEMS - The present invention provides a processor-implemented method and system of printing a plurality of electronic documents on a computer printer, where the printer is logically coupled to a plurality of computer systems. In an exemplary embodiment, the method and system include (1) bundling requests for printing a set of the documents from at least one user of at least one of the computer systems, where the bundling includes (a) delaying each of the requests by a certain amount of time and (b) reordering a print queue so that the documents from the user form a contiguous set of documents from the user, (2) outputting one cover sheet from the printer for the contiguous set, and (3) printing the contiguous set on the printer. | 06-23-2011 |
Jeffrey Pieper, Des Plaines, IL US
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20100323880 | EFFECT OF WET REDUCTION ON CATALYST STABILITY AND METHODS OF MAINTAINING CATALYST STABILITY - The present invention provides a method of increasing stability of a catalyst used in a dehydrogenation process. The method includes storing fresh catalyst in a reduction zone, passing a gas through the reduction zone, introducing hydrocarbons and hydrogen gas into a reactor positioned downstream from the reduction zone to facilitate a dehydrogenation reaction, and replenishing spent catalyst in the reactor with fresh catalyst from the reduction zone. The gas has a moisture content at or below about 4000 ppmv and a temperature at or below about 290° C. The reactor includes catalyst for increasing the rate of the dehydrogenation reaction. The moisture content of the gas may be reduced to at or below about 4000 ppmv by passing the gas through a drier or by using an inert gas stream. The temperature of the gas may also be reduced. | 12-23-2010 |
Jeffrey L. Pieper, Des Plaines, IL US
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20100125162 | Heavy Paraffin Adsorption Separation Process - A process is presented for the selective separation and recovery of large normal paraffins from a heavy kerosene boiling point fraction. The process includes passing the heavy kerosene fraction through an adsorption separation system for separating the normal paraffins from the paraffin mixture. The recovered extract and raffinate streams are mixed with a diluent made up of a lighter hydrocarbon. The subsequent diluted extract and raffinate streams are passed through first fractionation columns to separate the desorbent from the diluent and the heavier paraffins. The mixture of the diluent and heavier paraffins is passed through a second set of fractionation columns to separate the diluent and the heavier paraffins. | 05-20-2010 |
20110282125 | HEAVY OLEFIN PRODUCTION PROCESS - A process is presented for the selective separation and recovery of large normal paraffins from a heavy kerosene boiling point fraction. The process includes passing the heavy kerosene fraction through an adsorption separation system for separating the normal paraffins from the paraffin mixture. The recovered extract and raffinate streams are mixed with a diluent made up of a lighter hydrocarbon. The subsequent diluted extract and raffinate streams are passed through first fractionation columns to separate the desorbent from the diluent and the heavier paraffins. The mixture of the diluent and heavier paraffins is passed through a second set of fractionation columns to separate the diluent and the heavier paraffins. | 11-17-2011 |
20120152802 | Elimination of Residual Transfer Line Raffinate from Feed to Increase Normal Paraffin Separation Unit Capacity - A process to increase the capacity of the adsorbent in a normal paraffin adsorption separation system is presented. A tertiary flush stream is used to improve the capacity of the simulated moving bed system by flushing residual raffinate from the feed transfer line. The flushing removes residual raffinate containing desorbent that competes with the adsorption of normal paraffins from the feedstream. The flush stream is a material that will displace fluid in the column, but will not enter the pores of the adsorbent. | 06-21-2012 |
20120157744 | RECYCLING FLUSH STREAMS IN ADSORPTION SEPARATION PROCESS FOR ENERGY SAVINGS - A process to reduce flush circulation rates in an adsorption separation system is presented. The flush stream is used to improve the capacity of the simulated moving bed system by flushing the contents of the transfer lines containing raffinate material back into the adsorbent column. The flush stream is a material that is used to flush the head chambers in the column, or from the rotary valve flush dome sealant. | 06-21-2012 |
20120160742 | High Purity Heavy Normal Paraffins Utilizing Integrated Systems - A process is presented for producing a purified normal paraffin product stream. The process includes passing a hydrocarbon stream having the desired normal paraffins to an adsorption separation system. A process stream generated from the separation system and having the normal paraffins is passed to an adsorption unit for the selective adsorption of aromatic compounds from the process stream, thereby producing a purified product. | 06-28-2012 |
Jeffrey Michael Pieper, Rochester, MI US
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20130297156 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING A MULTI-MODE TRANSMISSION - A powertrain system includes a multi-mode transmission configured to transfer torque among an input member, torque machines and an output member. A method for controlling operation of the multi-mode transmission includes determining torque commands for the torque machines in response to a desired input speed of the input member and an output speed of the output member determined based upon an estimated wheel speed of a wheel of a driveline coupled to the output member. The estimated wheel speed of the wheel is set equal to a monitored wheel speed of the wheel upon detecting an abrupt decrease in the wheel speed. Torque commands are determined for the torque machines in response to the desired input speed and the monitored wheel speed. | 11-07-2013 |
John B. Pieper, Coralville, IA US
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20080228306 | DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS SYSTEM - A sensor network collects time-series data from a process tool and supplies the data to an analysis system where pattern analysis techniques are used to identify structures and to monitor subsequent data based on analysis instructions or a composite model. Time-series data from multiple process runs are used to form a composite model of a data structure including variation. Comparison with the composite model gives an indication of tool health. A sensor network may have distributed memory for easy configuration. | 09-18-2008 |
Joseph J. Pieper, Peoria, IL US
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20150233786 | ULTRASONIC MEASUREMENT DEVICE - A wear measurement device for measuring wear of a machine component includes a probe configured to generate and send an ultrasonic wave through the component, generate a first signal upon sending the ultrasonic wave, and generate a second signal upon receiving the reflected wave. The device also includes a display configured to provide a visible output to a user of the device and a controller coupled to the probe and the display and comprising a memory and a processor. The processor is configured to receive the first and second signals and to, immediately upon receiving the signals, determine a measurement of the component based on the signals, determine a percent worn value for the component based on the measurement and stored component data, and cause the display to provide the percent worn value as a visible output. | 08-20-2015 |
Joseph M. Pieper, Minneapolis, MN US
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20140178567 | Systems and Methods for Processing Vapor - A system for processing vapor. The system includes a vapor source for producing a vapor and an outlet conduit coupled to the vapor source for carrying the vapor from the vapor source. Downstream of the vapor source the outlet conduit separates into a vapor bypass conduit and a vapor feed conduit. The system further includes a first vapor control valve disposed in the bypass conduit, a second vapor control valve disposed in the feed conduit, a first vacuum chamber connected fluidically coupled to the bypass conduit, and a second vacuum chamber connected fluidically coupled to the feed conduit. | 06-26-2014 |
Joshua J. Pieper, Somerville, MA US
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20120239287 | COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONSTRUCTING VEHICLE GUIDANCE PATHS THAT OBEY DYNAMIC CONSTRAINTS - A computer-implemented method, system, and computer program product are provided for generating a pre-planned vehicle guidance path for a vehicle by transforming an initial piecewise linear path into a path that obeys a minimum vehicle turning radius constraint. | 09-20-2012 |
20130103249 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DYNAMICALLY POSITIONING A VEHICLE RELATIVE TO ANOTHER VEHICLE IN MOTION - A computer-implemented method is provided for automatically guiding a first vehicle to maintain a position relative to a second vehicle traveling in a given area. The method includes the steps of: (a) receiving location data on the first and second vehicles; (b) determining a legal travel path in the given area from the first vehicle toward an expected position of the second vehicle; (c) automatically controlling the first vehicle to travel along the legal travel path; and (d) repeating steps (a) through (c) to automatically move the first vehicle to a relative position from the second vehicle and then to automatically maintain the relative position as the first and second vehicles travel through the given area. | 04-25-2013 |
20140012489 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DYNAMICALLY POSITIONING A VEHICLE RELATIVE TO ANOTHER VEHICLE IN MOTION - A computer-implemented method is provided for automatically guiding a first vehicle to maintain a position relative to a second vehicle traveling in a given area. The method includes the steps of: (a) receiving location data on the first and second vehicles; (b) determining a legal travel path in the given area from the first vehicle toward an expected position of the second vehicle; (c) automatically controlling the first vehicle to travel along the legal travel path; and (d) repeating steps (a) through (c) to automatically move the first vehicle to a relative position from the second vehicle and then to automatically maintain the relative position as the first and second vehicles travel through the given area. | 01-09-2014 |
20140081568 | COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR GENERATING SWATH COVERAGE PATTERNS FOR POLYGONAL AND PSEUDO-POLYGONAL SHAPED FIELDS - A computer-implemented method and system for generating a swath coverage pattern for a given working area to be traversed by a vehicle or equipment attached thereto. | 03-20-2014 |
Kathleen K. Pieper, Midlothian, VA US
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20100204644 | SUPPOSITORY DELIVERY DEVICE - A suppository delivery device that allows for the insertion of a suppository without having contact with the suppository or rectum. The suppository delivery device includes a stabilizing platform, a stabilizer to which the suppository is mounted, and a package, which protects the user's hands and fingers from the suppository and rectum and prevents germs from contacting the suppository before being inserted into the rectum. | 08-12-2010 |
Keith Pieper, Louisville, CO US
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20150302465 | TRACKING USER ACTIVITIES UTILIZING HTTP REFERRERS - A system comprising a server including a memory device having executable instructions stored therein and a processing device, in response to the executable instructions, configured to receive a content request from a destination webpage server, the content request including a Hypertext Transport Protocol (HTTP) header, identify a referrer from a referrer field of the HTTP header, the referrer indicating an originating webpage, determine a frequency the referrer has been identified from prior page requests in a given time period, compare the frequency with a configuration value indicating a max frequency for presentation of one or more content to content requests associated with the referrer, select content to be delivered to the destination webpage server based on the comparison, and modify the content to be delivered based at least on exhausting the max frequency for presentation of one or more content to content requests associated with the referrer. | 10-22-2015 |
Keith Merle Pieper, Davis, CA US
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20120110008 | RELEVANCY-BASED DOMAIN CLASSIFICATION - A domain classifier develops and maintains relevance data about specific domains based on historical relevance data and source context data. Such data may be used to classify the user's interest in attempting to visit a specific domain and thereby redirect the user to a website expected to be aligned with the user's interest. In various implementations, the historical relevance data is derived from source context data and/or post-visit user behavior collected from previous attempts to visit a specific domain. The source context data collected from the current visit may also be used as source context-factors to influence domain classification. Based on such historical and current source context factors, as well as the domain address provided in the user's navigation request, a domain classifier consults the historical relevance data and provides the user with Web content that is identified as likely to be relevant to the user's interests. | 05-03-2012 |
20140330847 | RELEVANCY-BASED DOMAIN CLASSIFICATION - A domain classifier develops and maintains relevance data about specific domains based on historical relevance data and source context data. Such data may be used to classify the user's interest in attempting to visit a specific domain and thereby redirect the user to a website expected to be aligned with the user's interest. In various implementations, the historical relevance data is derived from source context data and/or post-visit user behavior collected from previous attempts to visit a specific domain. The source context data collected from the current visit may also be used as source context-factors to influence domain classification. Based on such historical and current source context factors, as well as the domain address provided in the user's navigation request, a domain classifier consults the historical relevance data and provides the user with Web content that is identified as likely to be relevant to the user's interests. | 11-06-2014 |
Keith Merle Pieper, Morristown, NJ US
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20130132366 | Interest Keyword Identification - A domain classifier develops and maintains relevance data about specific domains based on historical relevance data and source context data. Such data may be used to classify the user's interest in attempting to visit a specific domain and thereby redirect the user to a website expected to be aligned with the user's interest. In various implementations, the historical relevance data is derived from source context data and/or post-visit user behavior collected from previous attempts to visit a specific domain. The source context data collected from the current visit may also be used as source context-factors to influence domain classification. Based on such historical and current source context factors, as well as the domain address provided in the user's navigation request, a domain classifier consults the historical relevance data and provides the user with Web content that is identified as likely to be relevant to the user's interests. | 05-23-2013 |
Kevin J. Pieper, Coral Springs, FL US
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20090028308 | CALL HANDLING SYSTEM WITH VISUAL CALL MENU | 01-29-2009 |
Mark A. Pieper, Ottumwa, IA US
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20120090481 | Discharged Bale Control Device And Control Method - A large cylindrical baler is equipped with a bale control device coupled to fixed forward side wall sections of the baling chamber and being selectively operated such that front and rear bale control members of the device are respectively located behind and forward of a space into which a completed bale may be discharged, with the rear bale control member engaging a discharged bale so as to halt the rolling inertia imparted to the bale during discharge, the front and rear bale control members thus cooperating for locating the bale at rest. Once the bale is at rest, the rear bale control member is moved to a bale-clearing position wherein the rear bale control member may move forwardly relative to the bale without coming into contact with the bale. | 04-19-2012 |
Mark Alan Pieper, Ottumwa, IA US
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20110271851 | Discharged Bale Control Device And Control Method - A baler for making large cylindrical bales is equipped with a device for controlling the placement of a bale after it is discharged. The bale control device is coupled to fixed forward side wall sections of the baling chamber and is selectively operated such that front and rear bale control members of the device are respectively located behind and forward of a space into which a completed bale may be discharged. Thereafter, the bale control members are moved to the rear in to a location wherein the front bale control member holds the discharged bale to the rear of a path traced by the discharge gate when it swings between a raised discharge position and a lowered baling position. The rear bale control member engages a discharged bale so as to halt the rolling inertia imparted to the bale during discharge, the front and rear bale control members thus cooperating for locating the bale at rest. Once the bale is at rest, the rear bale control member is moved to a bale-clearing position wherein the rear bale control member may move forwardly relative to the bale without coming into contact with the bale. | 11-10-2011 |
Mark S. Pieper, Stow, MA US
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20100019697 | Pulse-Width Modulation Current Control with Reduced Transient Time - One embodiment of the present invention includes a current regulator circuit. The circuit includes at least one switch configured to periodically couple and decouple a respective at least one voltage rail to an inductor to maintain a current through the inductor. The circuit also includes a pulse-width modulation (PWM) controller configured to set a duty-cycle associated with a switching signal to control the at least one switch based on a feedback signal that is associated with a magnitude of the current. The circuit also includes a switch-controlled current path configured to shunt the current from a load in response to a control signal. The circuit further includes an error circuit configured to provide an error term to the PWM controller upon activating the control signal to adjust the duty-cycle substantially instantaneously in response to the control signal. | 01-28-2010 |
Mike Pieper, Wever, IA US
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20080304249 | Durable super-cooled intelligent light bulb - A self cooling light effects device for use in a standard light bulb socket having a socket adaptor, surface embedded LEDs as means to generate light effects, means to control light effects, and means for cooling. Fiber optic cables provide further light effects. Means to control light effects may include a logic board. Means for cooling may be any combination of fans, heat sinks, heat pipes, thermoelectric cooling, a heat conductive filler, and a heat conductive housing. | 12-11-2008 |
20090174302 | Durable Super-Cooled Intelligent Light Bulb - A self cooling light effects device for use in a standard light bulb socket having a socket adaptor, surface embedded LEDs as means to generate light effects, means to control light effects, and means for cooling. Fiber optic cables provide further light effects. Means to control light effects may include a logic board. Means for cooling may be any combination of fans, heat sinks, heat pipes, thermoelectric cooling, a heat conductive filler, and a heat conductive housing. | 07-09-2009 |
20140055036 | Web Browser Configurable and Programmable Light Bulb - A self cooling light effects device for use in a standard light bulb socket having a socket adaptor, surface embedded LEDs as means to generate light effects, means to control light effects, and means for cooling. Fiber optic cables provide further light effects. Means to control 5 light effects may include a logic board. Means for cooling may be any combination of fans, heat sinks, heat pipes, thermoelectric cooling, a heat conductive filler, and a heat conductive housing. | 02-27-2014 |
20140063777 | Light Bulb with Automated Emergency Operation - A self cooling light effects device for use in a standard light bulb socket having a socket adaptor, surface embedded LEDs as means to generate light effects, means to control light effects, and means for cooling. Fiber optic cables provide further light effects. Means to control 5 light effects may include a logic board. Means for cooling may be any combination of fans, heat sinks, heat pipes, thermoelectric cooling, a heat conductive filler, and a heat conductive housing. | 03-06-2014 |
Philipp Pieper, Palo Alto, CA US
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20130238890 | METHOD FOR TRANSMITTING INFORMATION FROM A FIRST INFORMATION PROVIDER TO A SECOND INFORMATION PROVIDER VIA AN INFORMATION INTERMEDIARY - This invention relates to a method for transmitting information from a first information provider ( | 09-12-2013 |
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Rembert Pieper, Washington, DC US
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20140243220 | Metaproteomic Method to Identify Secreted Pattern Recognition Molecules and Adhesive Antimicrobial Factors for Detection of Microbial Agents Eliciting Inflammation in the Human Host - Described herein are methods for analyzing complex host-microbial mixtures. The disclosed methods may be used to diagnosis or prognose in a subject an inflammatory disease, which is caused by or contributed to by microbes. | 08-28-2014 |
Robert G. Pieper, Minnetonka, MN US
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20150034422 | Rail road track lubrication apparatus and method - An apparatus and method for applying lubricant to a rail road track. The apparatus comprising a control module; a housing; a lubricant distribution block; and a plurality of tubes for connecting the control module to the housing wherein the housing houses the lubricant distribution block. The control module is positionable in close proximity to the rail road track and the housing is positionable adjacent to and along a section of rail road track to be lubricated. The lubricant is stored in a vessel in the control module and pumped from the control module to a lubricant distribution nozzle connected to the housing and wherein sliding the lubricant distribution nozzle along the section of rail road track in a first or second direction distributes lubricant along the section of rail road track. | 02-05-2015 |
Robert J. Pieper, Fargo, ND US
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20080213599 | Thermoset siloxane-urethane fouling release coatings - A polymeric material may be prepared by reacting a mixture comprising an amino functional polyorganosiloxane, polyisocyanate, and polyol. The polyol may comprise a hydroxy-functional poly(meth)acrylate. The polymeric material may be used as a coating for a substrate and may inhibit fouling on a surface exposed to aquatic conditions. | 09-04-2008 |
Robert J. Pieper, Plover, WI US
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20110218290 | ZWITTERIONIC/AMPHIPHILIC PENTABLOCK COPOLYMERS AND COATINGS THEREFROM - A zwitterionic/amphiphilic pentablock copolymer was prepared using atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP). The pentablock copolymer is prepared for the atom transfer radical polymerization of a PDMS-PEO-Br macroinitiator and SBMA. The pentablock copolymer is incorporated into a polyurethane coating composition which is useful for antifouling and/or fouling release applications. | 09-08-2011 |
Ronald Eugene Pieper, Kingwood, TX US
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20100254861 | DEVICES FOR INJECTION OF GASEOUS STREAMS INTO A BED OF FLUIDIZED SOLIDS - Injection nozzles for use in a gas distribution device are disclosed. In one aspect, the injection nozzle may include: a tube having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet; wherein the inlet comprises a plurality of flow restriction orifices. In another aspect, embodiments disclosed herein relate to an injection nozzle for use in a gas distribution device, the injection nozzle including: a tube having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet; wherein the fluid inlet comprises an annular orifice surrounding a flow restriction device. Injection nozzles according to embodiments disclosed herein may be disposed in a gas distribution manifold used in a vessel, for example, for conducting polymerization reactions, spent catalyst regeneration, and coal gasification, among others. | 10-07-2010 |
20120103869 | DEVICES FOR INJECTION OF GASEOUS STREAMS INTO A BED OF FLUIDIZED SOLIDS - Injection nozzles for use in a gas distribution device are disclosed. In one aspect, the injection nozzle may include: a tube having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet; wherein the inlet comprises a plurality of flow restriction orifices. In another aspect, embodiments disclosed herein relate to an injection nozzle for use in a gas distribution device, the injection nozzle including: a tube having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet; wherein the fluid inlet comprises an annular orifice surrounding a flow restriction device. Injection nozzles according to embodiments disclosed herein may be disposed in a gas distribution manifold used in a vessel, for example, for conducting polymerization reactions, spent catalyst regeneration, and coal gasification, among others. | 05-03-2012 |
20140010716 | DEVICES FOR INJECTION OF GASEOUS STREAMS INTO A BED OF FLUIDIZED SOLIDS - Injection nozzles for use in a gas distribution device are disclosed. In one aspect, the injection nozzle may include: a tube having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet; wherein the inlet comprises a plurality of flow restriction orifices. In another aspect, embodiments disclosed herein relate to an injection nozzle for use in a gas distribution device, the injection nozzle including: a tube having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet; wherein the fluid inlet comprises an annular orifice surrounding a flow restriction device. Injection nozzles according to embodiments disclosed herein may be disposed in a gas distribution manifold used in a vessel, for example, for conducting polymerization reactions, spent catalyst regeneration, and coal gasification, among others. | 01-09-2014 |
Sean Pieper, Mountain View, CA US
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20150130967 | ADAPTIVE DYNAMIC RANGE IMAGING - In an apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention, a video system is disclosed. The video system comprises a pre-processing module, an auto-exposure module, and an image sensor. The image sensor is operable to simultaneously capture a first image at a long exposure and a second image at a short exposure capture. The auto-exposure module is operable to determine an average brightness of a scene for video/image capturing, wherein the determined brightness achieves a desired image quality. The auto-exposure module is further operable to select a dynamic range necessary to preserve desired details in a captured scene. The auto-exposure module is further operable to instruct the image sensor to capture the first image and the second image with a selected exposure ratio to achieve the desired dynamic range. The pre-processing module is operable to combine the first image and the second image into a final image with the desired dynamic range. | 05-14-2015 |
Sean B. Pieper, Lincoln, NE US
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20100230614 | System And Method For Time-Division Multiplexed Optical Sensing Of Biosensors - A measurement system for use with fluorescent chemosensors has multiple stimulus light sources each coupled to at least one sensor. Multiple sensors each receiving light from a different light source connect to each of one or more photodetectors. A processing device drives the light sources in a time-division multiplexed manner, and reads the photodetector at an appropriate time for each sensor. The processing device calibrates the sensor readings and provides them in a way that is identified to the associated sensor. | 09-16-2010 |
20110284765 | OPTICAL BACKGROUND SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FLUORESCENCE IMAGING - A fluorescence imaging system having an enclosure having an optical excitation and detection system and features designed to suppress or reduce background fluorescence. In certain aspects, all or a portion of the interior walls has a material finish and texture that provides a surface that absorbs at least a portion of any impinging excitation light and which has low auto-fluorescing properties. In certain aspects, a baffle structure is provided on the interior of the structure and is configured to mask portions of the interior and reduce the opening through which light impinges on the detector. In certain aspects, a platform having an optically transparent window is located in the interior of the housing structure for holding a sample for excitation by excitation light from an excitation source, wherein a light-trap structure is positioned or located on an opposite side of the platform relative to the excitation source and configured to receive and contain a substantial portion of any scattered or transmitted excitation light. | 11-24-2011 |
Sean Midthun Pieper, Mountain View, CA US
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20140071102 | DYNAMIC COLOR PROFILE MANAGEMENT FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES - Dynamic white point management techniques include determining a white point of ambient light proximate to a display. A color profile adjustment is determined based upon the determined white point and intensity of the ambient light. The image color space is transformed to a display color space for rendering on the display based on the determined adjusted to the color profile. | 03-13-2014 |
20140125836 | ROBUST SELECTION AND WEIGHTING FOR GRAY PATCH AUTOMATIC WHITE BALANCING - Embodiments of the present invention are directed to methods and systems for robust weighting of gray patches in automatic white balancing in an image-capture device by utilizing kernel density estimation techniques with dynamically variable bandwidth to determine the probability density of samples to create an initial estimate, then verifying the initial gray point estimate to account for outliers. In one embodiment, given a set of image data, an initial gray point estimate in a color space is determined for the set of image data. The initial estimate is then refined by weighting the sub-population with the greatest probability of being gray. A final evaluation that includes a further comparison to pre-programmed constraints determines a final estimate, which can still be further tuned according to user preferences by adjusting color biases. The resulting final gray point estimate provides greater stability, and greatly improved accuracy over traditional techniques and solutions. | 05-08-2014 |
Till Pieper, Palo Alto, CA US
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20150142891 | Anticipatory Environment for Collaboration and Data Sharing - A collaborative environment adapts to and anticipates users' needs based on presence of participants, proximity, context, in order to facilitate interaction among participants. An aspect of the collaborative environment includes multifactor user recognition. | 05-21-2015 |
Timothy Pieper, Rockford, IL US
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20130300231 | ROTATING RESISTOR ASSEMBLY - A resistor pack assembly includes a first mounting plate, a second mounting plate, a cylindrical suppression resistor, and a cylindrical cover. The first mounting plate has a circular face, a first connection terminal, and a second connection terminal. The second mounting plate has a circular face, a third connection terminal and a fourth connection terminal. The cylindrical suppression resistor has a first flat surface and a second flat surface opposite the first flat surface, and is located between the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate, wherein the first flat surface contacts the circular face of the first mounting plate and the second flat surface contacts the circular face of the second mounting plate. The cylindrical cover has an inner diameter aperture, wherein the first mounting plate, the second mounting plate, and the cylindrical suppression resistor are located within the inner diameter aperture of the cylindrical cover. | 11-14-2013 |
Tobid Pieper, Orinda, CA US
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20080215492 | AUTOMATED ENTITLEMENT MANAGEMENT METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CAPTURING MAINTENANCE RENEWALS REVENUES - The presently preferred embodiment of the invention provides a method and apparatus that enables software publishers and other sellers of subscription services. e.g. subscriptions, such as maintenance or license programs, to track when the subscription period for each customer expires, to inform interested contacts at the customer proactively that a renewal for their subscription is coming due, and to provide a way for those contacts at the customer to purchase a renewal of their subscription program. | 09-04-2008 |
20100217716 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RESTRICTING ACCESS TO AN ELECTRONIC PRODUCT RELEASE WITHIN AN ELECTRONIC SOFTWARE DELIVERY SYSTEM - The invention provides a method and apparatus for limiting access to a selected release of a software Product and/or associated License Keys to a subset of the manufacturer's customers who are entitled to receive the software Product or digital good, within an electronic software delivery and management system. A Product release is transmitted to the system for storage and limited distribution to a subset of entitled customers. A user interface enables the manufacturer, or partner such as a reseller, to specify distribution parameters that restrict distribution of the product version to specified customers. At least one customer is selected, such as, for example, one or more customers authorized to receive the product version. The product version is further designated as a restricted product version for the selected customers. Finally, the customer restriction information is stored in appropriate tables within a database. | 08-26-2010 |
Werner Pieper, Concord, OH US
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20100279083 | PIGMENT PREPARATION AND INK JET PRINTING INK - The present disclosure is directed to a pigment preparation comprising aluminum effect pigments, a solvent and at least one additive, wherein the aluminium effect pigments have a d | 11-04-2010 |
20130088553 | PIGMENT PREPARATION AND INK JET PRINTING INK - The present disclosure is directed to a pigment preparation comprising aluminum effect pigments, a solvent and at least one additive, wherein the aluminium effect pigments have a d | 04-11-2013 |