Piper, US
Adam Piper, Fond Du Lac, WI US
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20150144628 | DUAL PURPOSE BEVERAGE LID AND CONDIMENT PALETTE - A dual purpose cup lid and condiment vessel device. The device includes a body having a cup engagement interface that is formed proximate a perimeter edge of the body. The cup engagement interface faces in an operating direction associated with engaging the device with a rim of an underlying beverage cup. A condiment reservoir is defined by the body and is disposed radially inboard of the cup engagement interface. The condiment reservoir is defined by a blind hole having a single opening that faces in the operating direction associated with the cup engagement interface such that the device can be used as a cup lid in a first orientation and as a condiment palette when the device is flipped over and otherwise dissociated with a beverage cup. | 05-28-2015 |
Andrew M. Piper, Nashua, NH US
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20130048877 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ANTI-BIOFOULING OF A PROTECTED SURFACE IN LIQUID ENVIRONMENTS - A system includes a UV light source and an optical medium coupled to receive UV light from the UV light source. The optical medium is configured to emit UV light proximate to a surface to be protected from biofouling. A method corresponds to the system. | 02-28-2013 |
20140196745 | Method and Apparatus for Removing Biofouling From a Protected Surface in a Liquid Environment - A system includes a UV light source and an optical medium coupled to receive UV light from the UV light source. The optical medium is configured to emit UV light proximate to a surface from which biofouling is to be removed once the biofouling has adhered to the protected surface. A method corresponds to the system. | 07-17-2014 |
Arthur Piper, Loves Park, IL US
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20150071721 | ARBOR ASSEMBLY FOR USE WITH A CUTTING DEVICE, SUCH AS A CUTTER OR HOLE SAW - An assembly is provided for forming holes in a workpiece. The assembly includes an arbor, a pin sleeve and a cutting device. The arbor has a nose having at least one threaded portion and at least one unthreaded portions on an external surface thereof. The arbor also has at least one pin passageway extending therethrough. The pin sleeve has at least one pin extending from a main body. The arbor extends through the pin sleeve. The cutting device has a back plate and a plurality of teeth extending therefrom. The back plate has a passageway defined by a wall with at least one threaded portion and at least one unthreaded portion. The at least one threaded portion of the cutting device is capable of engaging with the at least one threaded portion of the nose, and the at least one pin of the pin sleeve is capable of engagement with the at least one pin passageway of the arbor to secure the components together. | 03-12-2015 |
Arthur A. Piper, Loves Park, IL US
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20110318129 | Auger Bit - An auger bit and a method of manufacturing the auger bit it is described. The auger bit has an axially-elongated shank portion, a tool-engaging portion on a first end of the shank, and a work-entering head portion on a second end of the shank. The machined bit is neutral heat treated and the cutting face is locally hardened by induction heat treating. | 12-29-2011 |
Arthur Anton Piper, Loves Park, IL US
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20100154602 | DRIVER WITH TAPERED HEX SOCKET - A driver is used to manually drive a fastening member. The driver includes a shank, a handle provided at an end thereof, and a socket provided at the opposite end thereof. The socket has a receptacle which includes a front portion extending from a front face of the socket a predetermined distance and a tapered portion extending from the front portion a predetermined distance. The front portion is larger than the outer dimension of the fastening member and is formed from walls which are parallel to the centerline of the socket. The tapered portion tapers inwardly from the front portion toward the centerline. The tapered portion extends uninterrupted 360° around the receptacle such that a rear edge of the fastening member continuously contacts the tapered portion when inserted therein. | 06-24-2010 |
Bob Piper, Goffstown, NH US
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20120174501 | Flood vent - A structurally adaptive flood vent device disposed to allow the passage of both air and flood fluid through and existent structure, in order to relieve buildup of excess water around a structure, while concurrently affording protection from intrusion of foreign matter. The instant design features constant aeration properties, in conjunction with automatic operation toward relief upon the onset of external structural flooding. Use of a door assembly which is entirely removed in an automated process upon flooding is featured. | 07-12-2012 |
Britton F. Piper, Edmond, OK US
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20100209198 | MODULAR HOT STAB WITH IMPROVED CONNECTION FLANGE - A connection assembly for connecting sub-sea lines and devices includes a stab receptacle assembly and a stab assembly. The stab receptacle assembly includes a receptacle body and an outlet assembly, which in turn, includes an adapter nipple configured for attachment to the first sub-sea line. A swivel flange secures the adapter nipple to the first side of the receptacle body. The use of the adapter nipple and swivel flange eliminates a difficult weld between the adapter nipple and the receptacle body. The connection assembly further includes a stab assembly that has a base, a line end connected to the base and a stab body connected to the base. The stab body is configured for insertion into the stab receptacle. The line end is configured for connection to the second sub-sea line. | 08-19-2010 |
Charles W. Piper, Foxboro, MA US
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20140282020 | BULK DEVICE PREPARATION - A method and a system for preparing a plurality of installed field devices for operation in a process control network. In some embodiments, a computing device provides a visual summary of the installed field devices to a user via a user interface. A configuration database stores predefined device preparation scopes, each scope being indicative of one or more of the installed field devices. Based on a user selection of one or more predefined device preparation scopes in the user interface, the computing device implements each of the predefined device preparation scopes by, among other things, retrieving configuration information from the configuration database for each installed field device indicated by each predefined device preparation scope and transmitting the information to each respective installed field device for updating the device configuration. | 09-18-2014 |
20140310622 | TOOL FOR CREATING CUSTOMIZED USER INTERFACE DEFINITIONS FOR A GENERIC UTILITY SUPPORTING ON-DEMAND CREATION OF FIELD DEVICE EDITOR GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACES - A customization tool is described in association with a universal device type manager (DTM) utility. The customization tool includes a set of user interfaces and associated functionality that facilitates creating a set of customized templates for a particular device type. The customized templates define access to device data via graphical user interfaces supported by the universal DTM utility and/or universal BTM utility for instances of the device type. | 10-16-2014 |
Charles William Piper, Burlington, NC US
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20090279244 | Disk Drive Carrier and Cage Preventing Installation of Incompatible Disk Drives - An apparatus comprising a disk drive assembly and a disk drive cage for selectively receiving the disk drive assembly. The disk drive assembly includes first and second side rails secured to opposing sides of a disk drive, wherein the first side rail includes a distal end having a distally-opening slot configured to receive a rigid structure, such as a bent portion of the cage, fixedly extending from the disk drive cage. The slot in the first side rail enables the disk drive assembly to distally advance to a fully installed position within the disk drive cage. Incompatible disk drive assemblies do not include such a slot and are prevented from reaching the fully installed position. Preferably the distal end of first side rail extends beyond the distal end of the disk drive. | 11-12-2009 |
20090279249 | Latch for Securing a Hardware Component Into a Component Bay - A latch apparatus and method to facilitate leveraged insertion of a component into a component bay to an interfaced position, securing of the component in the component bay when the component interfaces with a host computer, leveraged dislodgement of the component from its interfaced position for removal of the component from the component bay, and proper positioning of the latch apparatus upon insertion of the component housing to ensure proper engagement of the latch apparatus with the component bay for leveraged insertion and removal. One latch apparatus comprises a frame adapted to be secured to a proximal end of a component housing, a handle pivotally secured to the frame, and an extendable arm slidably secured to a distal end of the handle and biased toward an extended position, wherein the distal end of the extendable arm has a distally extending latch key for engaging a slot in the component bay. | 11-12-2009 |
20100149746 | Compact HDD Carrier Mechanism Featuring Self Actuating EMC Springs to Prevent HDD Component Shorting - An improved carrier comprises a tray, an EMC component, and a bezel. The EMC component comprises a top spring set and a bottom spring set. Each spring set comprises a plurality of spring biased contacts connected by a plate and a bar so that each spring set moves in unison when depressed or released. Each tray has a first flange and a second flange and each of the flanges has a cut out portion. When an improved carrier is moved out of an array enclosure, the flanges depress the top spring of the EMC component of the carrier below. When the improved carrier is moved into the array enclosure, the flanges depress the top spring set of the carrier below until the top spring set of the carrier below is released by the cut-out portions of the flanges. When released, the top spring set of the carrier below contacts the bottom spring set of the carrier above to form a continuous EMC shield. | 06-17-2010 |
Charles Wilson Piper, Foxboro, MA US
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20110191500 | DEPLOYING A CONFIGURATION FOR MULTIPLE FIELD DEVICES - A method and system are disclosed for deploying a configuration in a process control system wherein at least a portion of the configuration is deployed to a set of field devices. Initially the set of deployment packages are stored within a configuration storage. Thereafter, deployment is initiated on the set of deployment packages from the configuration storage. In response to the initiating deployment step, an automated cascaded deployment is commenced to the set of connected field devices. The automated cascaded deployment includes first deploying the sets of deployment packages to a set of control module assemblies. The method furthermore includes second deploying the received portions of the set of deployment packages to a set of I/O module assemblies. The set of I/O module assemblies maintain and pass the received sub-portions of the set of deployment packages to sets of field devices. | 08-04-2011 |
Christopher Piper, Phoneix, AZ US
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20140175235 | PORTABLE SUPPORT DEVICE FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES - Devices and methods described herein relate to support stands for supporting electronic devices having a display. The support stand is a modular support stand. The support stand has at least one supporting surface with a releasable interlockable mechanism configured to interlock with other support stand components comprising a releasably interlockable mechanism. The support stand can be configured to connect two supporting surface modules to expand the usable area of the supporting surface, and can also accept module connectors in order to connect other attachments to the supporting surface. | 06-26-2014 |
Daniel Piper, Vancouver, WA US
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20130043554 | METHOD AND STRUCTURE FOR VERTICAL INTEGRATION OF SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES - A vertically integrated semiconductor device includes multiple continuous single crystal silicon layers vertically separated from one another by a dielectric layer or layers. Semiconductor devices are disposed on an underlying single crystal silicon substrate and the continuous single crystal silicon layers. The individual devices are interconnected to one another using tungsten or doped polysilicon leads that extend through openings formed in the continuous single crystal silicon layers. The method for forming the structure includes forming a dielectric material over the single crystal silicon layer or substrate and forming an opening extending down to the surface of the single crystal silicon material to act as a seed layer. An epitaxial silicon growth process begins at the seed location and laterally overgrows the openings. Growth fronts from the various seed locations meet to form a continuous single crystal silicon layer which is then polished. | 02-21-2013 |
20130285195 | VERTICALLY INTEGRATED SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES - A vertically integrated semiconductor device includes multiple continuous single crystal silicon layers vertically separated from one another by a dielectric layer or layers. Semiconductor devices are disposed on an underlying single crystal silicon substrate and the continuous single crystal silicon layers. The individual devices are interconnected to one another using tungsten or doped polysilicon leads that extend through openings formed in the continuous single crystal silicon layers. The method for forming the structure includes forming a dielectric material over the single crystal silicon layer or substrate and forming an opening extending down to the surface of the single crystal silicon material to act as a seed layer. An epitaxial silicon growth process begins at the seed location and laterally overgrows the openings. Growth fronts from the various seed locations meet to form a continuous single crystal silicon layer which is then polished. | 10-31-2013 |
20130334652 | NITRIDE SHALLOW TRENCH ISOLATION (STI) STRUCTURES - A shallow trench isolation (STI) structure includes a top surface formed completely of silicon nitride. The top surface of the STI structure is coplanar with a top substrate surface or extends above the top substrate surface. The STI structures include further dielectric materials beneath the silicon nitride and an oxide liner and any portions that extend above the substrate surface are formed of silicon nitride. | 12-19-2013 |
Danny R. Piper, Las Vegas, NV US
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20090008876 | Table keno - The present invention provides a table version of a keno game. A table defines a community side bet area including a plurality of betting positions. A set of player symbols is selected by a player from among a set of playable symbols. A set of winning symbols is preferably randomly selected from among the set of playable symbols. A plurality of winning positions are configured such that each winning position displays one of the winning symbols. The player uses a marker to identify at least one of the betting positions within the community side bet area as a marked position prior to placement of the winning symbols, with each betting position representing one of the winning positions. The player is awarded a bonus if any of the player symbols match winning symbols displayed within marked positions. The betting positions and the winning positions may be coextensive. | 01-08-2009 |
David Piper, Madison, WI US
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20090253148 | FLUORESCENCE POLARIZATION hERG ASSAY - Disclosed are assays, methods, and kits for the screening of test compounds for their capability to induce cardiotoxicity in a subject. In particular, whether a test compound has the effect to prolong the Q-T interval as measured by an electrocardiogram in a human. The assays, methods, and kits disclosed herein make use of the binding interaction between novel fluorescent tracers and the hERG K | 10-08-2009 |
20120231541 | FLUORESCENCE POLARIZATION hERG ASSAY - Disclosed are assays, methods, and kits for the screening of test compounds for their capability to induce cardiotoxicity in a subject. In particular, whether a test compound has the effect to prolong the Q-T interval as measured by an electrocardiogram in a human. The assays, methods, and kits disclosed herein make use of the binding interaction between novel fluorescent tracers and the hERG K | 09-13-2012 |
David Alden Piper, Leominster, MA US
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20080314812 | Apparatus and Methods for Cooling Samples - Embodiments of the present invention are directed to apparatus and methods for performing separations of compounds held in a solution. Embodiments of the present invention allow detectors to operate at constant reproducible temperatures that are lower than the temperature of fluids exiting separation devices. An apparatus of the present invention has pump means, fluid conveying means, sample injection means, separation means and heat dissipation means. The heat dissipation means is in fluid communication with the separation means for receiving the fluid and removing thermal energy. | 12-25-2008 |
20100278695 | Chromatographic And Electrophoretic Separation Media And Apparatus - The invention provides improved separation media for use in chromatography and electrophoresis, or for the selective absorption of certain components of a sample mixture, especially in a preliminary stage of an analysis. Improved media according to the invention comprises first particles capable or retaining one or more of the components of a sample mixture and second particles selected to have a higher thermal conductivity than the first particles, so that the thermal conductivity of the media is higher than that of media comprising the first particles alone. The media may be incorporated in packed or capillary columns for chromatography (especially nanoflow HPLC) or for capillary electrophoresis, or may be coated on a substrate. Particular embodiments of the media may comprise mixtures of first particles comprising siliceous polymers, second particles of gold, diamond or graphite. Chromatographic columns and apparatus incorporating them are also disclosed. | 11-04-2010 |
Diane Piper, Alexandria, VA US
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20100282379 | PROTECTIVE COVER FOR USE WITH HANDBAGS AND A METHOD FOR ITS USE - A protective cover for handbags and like objects is provided, which comprises a portable and self-contained storage pouch. The protective cover can be attached to the exterior of a handbag by various mechanisms and can comprise one or more carrying straps. The protective cover can be made from a durable, water resistant and germ resistant material capable of preventing dirt, moisture and harsh chemicals from reaching the handbag. This protective cover can also prevent germ contamination of the handbag or other surfaces by removing it from the handbag and washing it after use. | 11-11-2010 |
Diane E. Piper, Alexandria, VA US
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20150289617 | PROTECTIVE COVER FOR USE WITH HANDBAGS AND A METHOD FOR ITS USE - A protective cover for handbags and like objects is provided, which comprises a portable and self-contained storage pouch. The protective cover can be attached to the exterior of a handbag by various mechanisms and can comprise one or more carrying straps. The protective cover can be made from a durable, water resistant and germ resistant material capable of preventing dirt, moisture and harsh chemicals from reaching the handbag. This protective cover can also prevent germ contamination of the handbag or other surfaces by removing it from the handbag and washing it after use. | 10-15-2015 |
Douglas E. Piper, Greenville, SC US
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20100039261 | ENTRANCE SECURITY SYSTEM - An entrance denial security system comprises an entrance barrier closing an entrance into a secured area having a plurality of structural tubular elements with hollow cores forming a rigid integral barrier. At least one optical fiber sensor line is laced through the hollow cores of the structural elements for detecting a fault condition signifying an unauthorized intrusion attempt. A processor in communication with the fiber sensor line generates a fault signal in response to the occurrence of a fault condition and identifying the entrance where the fault condition occurred. A communication device operatively associated with the processor communicates the fault signal and an alarm so that a proper security response can be made to the fault condition. The system further comprises a plurality of intrusion sensors disposed at certain locations. Preferably primary and secondary optical fiber sensor lines are routed through the structural elements and intrusion sensors, and primary and secondary scanning units pulse signals along the sensor lines and receive reflected signals back from the sensor lines. In the event of a cut through in the sensor lines, the primary sensor line monitors the barrier and sensors downstream of the break, and the secondary sensor line is activated to monitor the barriers and sensors downstream of the break. | 02-18-2010 |
Edgar L. Piper, Springdale, AR US
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20080276337 | NON-TOXIC ENDOPHYTES, PLANTS INJECTED THEREWITH AND METHODS FOR INJECTING PLANTS - Isolated endophytes selected from the group consisting of ATCC Deposit No. PTA-6499, PTA-8827, PTA-8828, and PTA-8829 are disclosed. Seeds of plants stably infected with these endophytes are also disclosed. | 11-06-2008 |
20090255015 | NON-TOXIC ENDOPHYTES, PLANTS INJECTED THEREWITH AND METHODS FOR INJECTING PLANTS - Seeds of plants stably infected with isolated endophytes selected from the group consisting of ATCC Deposit No. PTA-6499, PTA-8827, PTA-8828, and PTA-8829 are disclosed. | 10-08-2009 |
Elizabeth K. Piper, Naples, FL US
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20110018448 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AN OUTDOOR LIGHTING FEATURE WITH AN INTEGRATED SOLAR PANEL - A system and method for operating an outdoor lighting feature is provided, the outdoor lighting feature including a bollard, a solar panel disposed within a recess on the top of the bollard, a battery disposed within the bollard, the battery being electrically coupled to the solar panel and configured to receive and store energy from the solar panel, and a light source oriented to direct a light beam to a region external to the bollard, the light source being configured to draw an electric load from the battery. The system detects a change in an ambient light level, starts a timer and places a light source in a high-on state in response to the change in the ambient light level, monitors the timer, places the light source in a low-on state upon measuring a first predefined amount of lapsed time on the timer, and places the light source in an off state upon measuring a second predefined amount of lapsed time on the timer. | 01-27-2011 |
Eric Piper, Fenton, MI US
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20140350805 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING A TRANSMISSION OF A VEHICLE - A method of controlling a transmission includes detecting an occurrence of a downshift in the transmission from a first gear ratio to a second gear ratio. A determination is made whether the vehicle is operating within a freeway speed range, and whether an accelerator pedal is depressed at least a minimum percentage of a fully depressed position. When the downshift from the high gear ratio to the low gear ratio is detected, the vehicle is operating within the freeway speed range, and the accelerator pedal is depressed at least the minimum percentage of the fully depressed position, a countdown timer is started to count down from a pre-defined time to zero. An upshift of the transmission from the second gear ratio to the first gear ratio is restricted while the countdown timer defines a time that is greater than zero. | 11-27-2014 |
Erik L. Piper, Cedar Falls, IA US
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20100145598 | APPARATUS FOR MEASURING EGR AND METHOD - An air breathing fuel consuming internal combustion engine with EGR and a control for the quantity of EGR. The total gas flow of the engine is calculated by measuring temperature and pressure at the intake to the engine. The fresh air flow is measured by an orifice or venturi at any point in the flow path for fresh air for combustion by the engine prior to the introduction of the EGR flow. The difference between the calculated total flow and fresh air flow is the actual EGR flow which is used to set the EGR relative to total flow according to one of a number of selected control algorithms. | 06-10-2010 |
20110184631 | NOx CONTROL DURING LOAD INCREASES - A method of controlling a diesel engine connected to a load, the method including the steps of detecting an increased torque requirement and matching a fuel flow with an airflow. The detecting an increased torque requirement step detects an increased torque requirement for the engine, the increased torque requirement taking place during a period of time. The matching a fuel flow step matches a fuel flow with an airflow going to the engine during the increased torque requirement, the matching step keeps the airflow and the fuel flow during the period of time at a substantially stoichiometric level enabling the use of a three-way catalyst to reduce NOx emissions during transients. | 07-28-2011 |
20110259306 | HIGH FLOW EGR SYSTEM - A high flow EGR system for an internal combustion engine having a pair of series connected EGR coolers and a water droplet condensation collector and reservoir connected to the gas flow. The reservoir feeds a pump which is actuated to inject the liquid to the engine adjacent each cylinder for uniform distribution of the water to the engine cylinders. The pump is controlled to inject the water at appropriate conditions during the engine operating cycle. | 10-27-2011 |
20110283695 | METHOD FOR MAXIMIZING TRANSIENT VARIABLE GEOMETRY TURBINE RESPONSE IN AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A method of operating a variable geometry turbine (VTG) during transient operations for maximum response by determining the VTG area at the balance condition of the pressure ratio and efficiency curves for the variable geometry turbine to achieve maximum power. The method includes measurements of turbine inlet pressure, turbine outlet pressure, turbine rpm, and other parameters used to measure turbine mass flow. | 11-24-2011 |
20130087127 | Power System Comprising An Air Cooled HT EGR Cooler And LT EGR Cooler - Disclosed is a power system comprising an internal combustion engine. A fan is associated with the engine and configured for providing an air flow. The power system further comprises an EGR system having an air cooled, HT EGR cooler configured for cooling recirculated exhaust gas, wherein the HT EGR cooler is positioned downstream of the internal combustion engine. The HT EGR cooler is further positioned such that the air flow travels across the outside of the HT EGR cooler. The EGR system further comprises an air cooled, LT EGR cooler is configured for further cooling at least a portion of the recirculated exhaust gas, wherein the LT EGR cooler is positioned downstream of the HT EGR cooler. The LT EGR cooler is further positioned such that the air flow travels across the outside of the LT EGR cooler. | 04-11-2013 |
20140116404 | Power System Comprising A Condensation Injection System - Disclosed is a power system comprising a condensation injection system positioned downstream of an EGR cooler. The condensation injection system comprises a condensation pump and a condensation injector. The condensation injector is positioned downstream of the condensation pump. The condensation pump is configured to pump the condensation to the condensation injector, and the condensation injector is configured to inject the condensation into the intake gas, the intake gas being a combination of a fresh intake gas and a recirculated portion of an exhaust gas. | 05-01-2014 |
Erik L. Piper, Columbus, IN US
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20090199825 | Apparatus, System, and Method for Efficiently Operating an Internal Combustion Engine Utilizing Exhaust Gas Recirculation - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for efficiently operating an engine utilizing exhaust gas recirculation (EGR). The apparatus includes an exhaust manifold receiving exhaust gas from a first cylinder set, an EGR manifold receiving exhaust gas from a second cylinder set, and a passage comprising a variable restriction. The passage fluidly couples the exhaust manifold to the EGR manifold. The apparatus further includes a controller with modules for interpreting engine operating conditions and controlling actuators in response to the engine operating conditions. | 08-13-2009 |
20110077838 | EGR FLOW COMPENSATION FOR A DIESEL AIR HANDLING SYSTEM - A method is disclosed for adjusting a target EGR mass flow in response to a current charge flow and target EGR fraction. The method includes interpreting an air-fuel ratio and a target air-fuel ratio. The method further includes interpreting a charge flow and a target EGR fraction. The method further includes determining an adjusted target EGR mass flow based on the air-fuel ratio, the target air-fuel ratio, the charge flow, and the target EGR fraction. The method further includes controlling an actuator based on the adjusted target EGR mass flow. | 03-31-2011 |
20140363278 | VARIABLE GEOMETRY TURBOCHARGER CONTROL SYSTEM - The disclosure relates to a control system for a turbo-charged engine having a variable geometry turbine driving a compressor. An intake manifold temperature sensor senses an intake manifold temperature. An intake manifold pressure sensor senses an intake manifold pressure. A turbine inlet temperature sensor senses a turbine inlet temperature. A turbine inlet pressure sensor senses a turbine inlet pressure. A control unit generates a vane position control signal which is applied to a vane control input of the turbine. The control unit generates the vane position control signal as a function of turbine inlet temperature and turbine inlet pressure. | 12-11-2014 |
Greg W. Piper, Hillsboro, OR US
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20100332574 | Digital random number generator - A hardware-based digital random number generator is provided. The digital random number generator is a randomly behaving random number generator based on a set of nondeterministic behaviors. The nondeterministic behaviors include temporal asynchrony between subunits, entropy source “extra” bits, entropy measurement, autonomous deterministic random bit generator reseeding and consumption from a shared resource. | 12-30-2010 |
Jackson R. Piper, West Palm Beach, FL US
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20090011847 | Driving dynamics accura swing system - A golf training device has an elongated body, including two closely-spaced elongated members moveable, relative to each other, along an axis parallel to the body, so the length of the body may be adjusted to accommodate different sized players. A protractor is attached to one end of the body. Once placed on the ground proximate a golf ball, so the longitudinal axis of the body is aligned with a target, and the protractor end is further from the target, the body provides a visual cue to a player of a path, along which the player should swing a golf club. Graduations, and optional moveable markers, on the body may be used to indicate proper placement of the ball and the player's feet, so the ball is located at the player's center of gravity. The protractor may provide a visual cue as to when the player should turn his/her wrist. | 01-08-2009 |
James A. Piper, St. Charles, IL US
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20120174287 | PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR ASSEMBLY - The present invention generally relates to protective headgear worn by a user to protect his eyes, head, and face. More particularly, the present invention is directed to a protective headgear assembly used by welders and the like wherein a headgear strap can be tightened or loosened upon the ratcheting of a knob connected to the headgear strap. The headgear strap can also be automatically disengaged for removal of the headgear by pulling the knob away from the user's head. | 07-12-2012 |
Jennifer Piper, Nolensville, TN US
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20080312967 | COMPREHENSIVE METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INTAKE SCREENING AND MEDICAL RECORDS MANAGEMENT - A system and method for providing health care services, such as medical intake screening and follow-up patient care, including management of medical records and access to patient information for incarcerated individuals. Data regarding medical information collected during an initial intake and screening process and subsequent physical examination may be inputted into a data repository. Triggers based upon the specific data entered may generate alerts for follow up medical care. | 12-18-2008 |
John Denis Piper US
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20120020576 | INTERACTIVE IMAGE SELECTION METHOD - A method for browsing a collection of digital images on a soft-copy display comprising: receiving a collection of digital images; interactively user selecting a digital image using a user interface; determining a plurality of subsets of the digital images, wherein each subset shares a common category with the selected digital image; and displaying the subsets of digital images on the soft-copy display, together with the selected digital image. | 01-26-2012 |
John Rolland Piper, Clifton Springs, NY US
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20140036958 | HYBRID MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL TRANSFORMER MONITOR - In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a hybrid mechanical and electrical transformer temperature monitor. The mechanical sensing mechanism drives mechanical switches, a local display and a sensing input to the electrical side of the monitor. The electrical portion of the temperature monitor has the ability to calculate winding temperature (with an additional current sensor), data log, actuate electrical switches and has a local display for winding temperature. | 02-06-2014 |
Jonathan W. Piper, Cleveland Heights, OH US
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20140086464 | DYNAMIC LOCAL REGISTRATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - In accordance with the teachings described herein, systems and methods are provided for generating images for use in systems, e.g., imaging systems. The method includes receiving at least a first set of images, providing a first registration, providing a display, and displaying a first image on said display. Further, the method includes providing a user interface, providing a second registration, and displaying a second image in said user interface. Further, the systems include an image database, a display, and a registration engine. The registration engine includes software instructions stored in at least one memory device and executable by one or more processors. | 03-27-2014 |
Jonathan William Piper, Cleveland Heights, OH US
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20140270424 | POPULATION-GUIDED DEFORMABLE REGISTRATION - A registration technique is provided that can combine one or more related registrations to enhance accuracy of a registration of image volumes. A registration relationship between a first source volume and a target volume and a registration relationship between the first source volume and a second source volume are concatenated to provide an estimate of a registration relationship between the second source volume and the target volume. The estimate is utilized to inform the direct registration of the second source volume to the target volume or utilized in place of the direct registration. | 09-18-2014 |
20140369585 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTOURING A SET OF MEDICAL IMAGES - Systems and methods are provided for contouring a set of medical images. Deformation field data is generated between a source image and a target image of the set of medical images. The deformation field data relates structures in the source image to corresponding structures in the target image and is generated in accordance with a deformable registration algorithm. The deformation field data is utilized to generate target contour data associated with the target image from source contour data, associated with the source image, that identifies one or more objects within the source image. | 12-18-2014 |
20150093012 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF APPLYING AN ARBITRARY ANGLE TO REFORMAT MEDICAL IMAGES - In accordance with the teachings described herein, systems and methods are provided for generating a seed plan for use in radiation therapy. The system includes an image database, the image database comprising image slices and a seed template database comprising seed templates. A contour engine is configured to generate target contour data to identify one or more objects within each image slice. A reslicer engine is configured to rotate the contoured image about an angle of rotation to produce a resliced contoured image, such that the resliced contoured image is resampled at an angle perpendicular to the angle of rotation and intersecting an isocenter. The system also includes a seed grid engine configured to generate a seed grid perpendicular to the angle of rotation. | 04-02-2015 |
20150213591 | DYNAMIC LOCAL REGISTRATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - In accordance with the teachings described herein, systems and methods are provided for generating images for use in systems, e.g., imaging systems. The method includes receiving at least a first set of images, providing a first registration, providing a display, and displaying a first image on said display. Further, the method includes providing a user interface, providing a second registration, and displaying a second image in said user interface. Further, the systems include an image database, a display, and a registration engine. The registration engine includes software instructions stored in at least one memory device and executable by one or more processors. | 07-30-2015 |
Jonathan William Piper, Cleveland Hts., OH US
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20110268330 | Systems and Methods for Contouring a Set of Medical Images - In accordance with the teachings described herein, systems and methods are provided for contouring a set of medical images. An example system may include an image database, an image deformation engine and a contour transformation engine. The image database may be used to store a set of medical images. The image deformation engine may be configured to receive a source image and a target image from the set of medical images in the image database, and further configured to use a deformation algorithm with the source image and the target image to generate deformation field data that is indicative of changes between one or more objects from the source image to the target image. The contour transformation engine may be configured to receive source contour data that identifies the one or more objects within the source image, and further configured to use the deformation field data and the source contour data to generate automatic target contour data that identifies the one or more objects within the target image. The image deformation engine and the contour transformation engine may comprise software instructions stored in one or more memory devices and executable by one or more processors. | 11-03-2011 |
20110271215 | Systems and Methods for Generating a Contour for a Medical Image - In accordance with the teachings described herein, systems and methods are provided for generating a contour for a medical image. The system may include a contour synthesis engine that is configured to receive a plurality of contours for a medical image, the plurality of contours identifying at least one object within the medical image. The contour synthesis engine may be further configured to synthesize a combined contour from the plurality of contours by selecting portions of the plurality of contours based on one or more pre-defined contour combination criterion, the one or more pre-defined contour combination criterion including a designated number of contour overlaps such that any region where at least the designated number of contours are overlapping is included in the combined contour. The system may also include a graphical user interface configured to display an overlay of the plurality of contours and the combined contour on the medical image, and to receive user input to modify the combined contour by adding an additional region from the plurality of contours. | 11-03-2011 |
Joseph V. Piper, Lima, OH US
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20150259087 | FULL MOTION WRAPPING APPARATUS - A full motion wrapping apparatus includes a wrapper unit and a product support unit. The wrapper unit is configured for stretch wrapping a product. The product support unit includes a plurality of supports. The supports are movably disposed in, on or around a track with the wrapper unit. The wrapper unit may be positioned between corresponding pairs of the supports. The product support unit permits the stretch wrapping of the product while the product remains in a substantially stationary position. | 09-17-2015 |
Judy J. Piper, Woburn, MA US
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20100169136 | INFORMATION AGGREGATION FOR SOCIAL NETWORKS - A dynamically developed social networking group is defined within a collaborative platform. Information regarding one or more attributes of one or more members of the group is collected. Anonymized statistical data regarding the group is provided, based upon, at least in part, the information regarding one or more attributes of one or more members of the group. | 07-01-2010 |
20110099220 | DYNAMIC TYPE-AHEAD FOR LISTS OF PRIOR SPECIFIED ADDRESSEES - Embodiments of the present invention provide a method, system and computer program product for type-ahead processing for multiple different addressees. In an embodiment of the invention, a method for type-ahead processing for multiple different addressees can include detecting character input in an addressee field of a composition view of a messaging client executing in memory by a processor of a computer. The method also can include matching the detected character input to entries in a table of different lists in that each of the entries in the table includes multiple different addressees specified for a previously composed message. Finally, the method can include auto-completing the addressee field with a selected list of multiple different addressees matching the detected character input. | 04-28-2011 |
20110137664 | Providing Schedule Related Information to External Entities - A method for providing schedule related information to external entities includes storing schedule data of a user on a server, the schedule data corresponding to a computerized calendar service; exposing, with the computerized calendar service, at least a portion of the schedule data to an entity other than the user; and enabling the entity to communicate an offer based on the schedule data to at least the user. | 06-09-2011 |
Krystal J. Piper, Bulls Gap, TN US
Lawrence G. Piper, Reading, MA US
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20100055517 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS OF PRODUCING HYDROGEN AND OXYGEN FOR POWER GENERATION, AND POWER SOURCE - Methods and systems of providing a source of hydrogen and oxygen with high volumetric energy density, as well as a power systems useful in non-air breathing engines such as those in, for example, submersible vehicles, is disclosed. A hydride reactor may be utilized in forming hydrogen from a metal hydride and a peroxide reactor may be utilized in forming oxygen from hydrogen peroxide. The high temperature hydrogen and oxygen may be converted to water using a solid oxide fuel cell, which serves as a power source. The power generation system may have an increased energy density in comparison to conventional batteries. Heat produced by exothermic reactions in the hydride reactor and the peroxide reactor may be transferred and utilized in other aspects of the power generation system. High temperature water produced during by the peroxide reactor may be used to fuel the hydride reactor. | 03-04-2010 |
20130205751 | Fast Ignition and Sustained Combustion of Ionic Liquids - A catalyst free method of igniting an ionic liquid is provided. The method can include mixing a liquid hypergol with a HAN-based ionic liquid to ignite the HAN-based ionic liquid in the absence of a catalyst. The HAN-based ionic liquid and the liquid hypergol can be injected into a combustion chamber. The HAN-based ionic liquid and the liquid hypergol can impinge upon a stagnation plate positioned at top portion of the combustion chamber. | 08-15-2013 |
Lee Piper US
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20150249001 | SAMPLE COLLECTION THERMAL DESORBER - A thermal desorption apparatus is configured to detect a substance of interest in a sample, the apparatus comprising: a wand configured to support a swab and a detector comprising an analyser arranged to detect a substance of interest, wherein the wand is configured to couple to the detector such that thermal desorption of a sample from the swab provides a part of the sample to the analyser. | 09-03-2015 |
Matthew E. Piper, Dallas, TX US
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20110137827 | Irrigation water management system - The efficiency of an irrigation system on a property is determined as a difference between the actual water usage at a property and the irrigation water need of the plant on the property. Data for the property are received including at least the location and irrigation area of the property. A reference evapotranspiration value for the property is determined using the solar radiation data derived from the location of the property. The irrigation water need of the property is then calculated from the reference evapotranspiration value and area. The irrigation water need is compared to the actual water use at the property to determined the efficiency of the irrigation system operating thereon. | 06-09-2011 |
20120072036 | Hybrid Irrigation Controller - The present invention is directed to a system, method and software program product for detecting and counteracting a temperature sensor failure with an irrigation controller operating in auto adjust watering mode. A plurality of pseudo temperature data are created from solar radiation for a particular location using unique pseudo temperature conversions for each temperature parameter. The pseudo temperature values can be compared to corresponding measured temperature values from the sensor to validate the integrity of the measurement. These pseudo temperature values are used in place of the measured temperatures for calculating a potential evapotranspiration water deficit for the site. Furthermore, if some valid measured temperature data existed prior to the sensor failure, the measured temperature data is compared to the corresponding pseudo temperature data. Any differences detected between the two values can be used to correct the pseudo temperature toward the measure temperature. The accuracy of the potential evapotranspiration water deficit using the corrected pseudo temperature values approach that of using measured temperature values. | 03-22-2012 |
Melissa G. Piper, Dublin, OH US
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20100279292 | MicroRNA Expression in Human Peripheral Blood Microvesicles and Uses Thereof - The present invention provides novel methods and compositions for the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of disorders by examining samples containing microvesicles and miRs therein. | 11-04-2010 |
20100323357 | MicroRNA Expression Profiling and Targeting in Peripheral Blood in Lung Cancer - A method for the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of lung cancer by detecting at least one microRNA in peripheral blood is disclosed. | 12-23-2010 |
20110190383 | Diagnostic, Prognostic and Therapeutic Uses of MIRs in Adaptive Pathways and/or Disease Pathways - Described herein are methods and compositions for the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of various adaptive and/or of disease pathways by examining samples containing one or more miRs therein, and by formulating therapeutic agents therefrom. | 08-04-2011 |
20130316925 | MicroRNA Expression in Human Peripheral Blood Microvesicles and Uses Thereof - The present invention provides novel methods and compositions for the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of disorders by examining samples containing microvesicles and miRs therein. | 11-28-2013 |
Melissa G. Piper, Powell, OH US
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20130165502 | Diagnostic, Prognostic and Therapeutic Uses of miRs in Adaptive Pathways and Disease Pathways - Described herein are methods and compositions for the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of various adaptive and/or disease pathways by examining samples containing one or more miRs therein, and by formulating therapeutic agents therefrom. | 06-27-2013 |
Melissa Garnet Piper, Powell, OH US
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20140287413 | METHODS, COMPOSITIONS, AND DEVICES UTILIZING MicroRNA TO DETERMINE PHYSIOLOGICAL CONDITIONS - Methods, compositions, and devices are disclosed which use microRNA to detect, predict, treat, and monitor physiological conditions such as disease or injury. microRNA are isolated and their differential expression is measured to provide diagnostic information. This information may then be utilized for evaluation and/or treatment purposes. | 09-25-2014 |
Melissa Garnet Piper, Dublin, OH US
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20100216139 | METHODS, COMPOSITIONS, AND DEVICES UTILIZING MicroRNA TO DETERMINE PHYSIOLOGICAL CONDITIONS - Methods, compositions, and devices are disclosed which use microRNA to detect, predict, treat, and monitor physiological conditions such as disease or injury. microRNA are isolated and their differential expression is measured to provide diagnostic information. This information may then be utilized for evaluation and/or treatment purposes. | 08-26-2010 |
Rex Piper, Madison, WI US
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20090299641 | METHODS AND APPLICATIONS FOR TARGET QUANTIFICATION - The present invention provides methods and software applications for quantifying a target in an experimental sample by collecting and processing initial signal data from the experimental sample and at least two standard control samples containing known target copy numbers. In this regards, the present invention allows the quantification of target copy number in the experimental sample. | 12-03-2009 |
Richard Piper, Mckinney, TX US
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20100111278 | Telecommunication Systems - According to an embodiment of the invention, there is provided a method of controlling access to services of a communication network at an access point through which access devices access services through the network, comprising: obtaining from a subscriber database details of services which a subscriber using an access device is entitled to access; receiving a request from the access device to use a service and, in response thereto, granting access to the requested service based on the obtained details. | 05-06-2010 |
Robert Piper, Apex, NC US
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20110066895 | SERVER NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - Methods and systems for implementing such methods for providing server fault notifications, diagnostic and system management information may include, but are not limited to: receiving a network fault status request input; illuminating one or more server node fault indicators for one or more degraded server nodes having one or more faults; receiving a server node fault status request input for a degraded server node having one or more faults; and displaying one or more diagnostic service notifications for one or more faults of the degraded server node. | 03-17-2011 |
20120216083 | SERVER NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - Methods and systems for implementing such methods for providing server fault notifications, diagnostic and system management information may include, but are not limited to: receiving a network fault status request input; illuminating one or more server node fault indicators for one or more degraded server nodes having one or more faults; receiving a server node fault status request input for a degraded server node having one or more faults; and displaying one or more diagnostic service notifications for one or more faults of the degraded server node. | 08-23-2012 |
Robert M. Piper, Apex, NC US
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20090278871 | Controlling Display Resolution Of A Computer Display - Methods, apparatus, and products for controlling display resolution of a computer display, the computer display connected through a display resolution controller to a computer, including: retrieving, by a display resolution controller from a computer display, extended display identification data (‘EDID’) of the computer display, the EDID including an actual maximum display resolution of the computer display, the EDID stored in computer memory of the computer display; replacing, by the display resolution controller, the actual maximum display resolution of the computer display with a limited maximum display resolution of the computer display if the limited maximum display resolution is less than the actual maximum display resolution of the computer display; and providing the EDID including the limited maximum display resolution to the computer for displaying video at the limited maximum display resolution. | 11-12-2009 |
20100095104 | Administering Computer Processor Execution Of Basic Input/Output Services Code - Administering computer processor execution of BIOS code that includes a primary BIOS code and a recovery BIOS code stored in ROM, the ROM operatively coupled to a control module and the processor, where administering processor execution of the BIOS code includes determining, by the control module, a size of the ROM; generating, by the control module in dependence upon the size of the ROM, an address for the primary BIOS code and an address for the recovery BIOS code; starting, by the control module, operation of the processor for execution of the primary BIOS code including providing, to the processor, the address for the primary BIOS code; and if executing the primary BIOS code fails, restarting, by the control module, operation of the processor for execution of the recovery BIOS code including providing, to the processor, the address for the recovery BIOS code to the processor. | 04-15-2010 |
20150074312 | MULTI-CHANNEL UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) TO SUBRATE CHANNEL SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Multi-channel universal serial bus (USB) to subrate channel systems and methods are disclosed. According to an aspect, a system includes a USB interface configured to communicatively connect to a computing device. The system may also include a multi-channel interface configured to communicatively connect to multiple subrate channels. Further, the system may include a controller configured to communicatively connect the subrate channels with the computing device via the USB interface. The controller may also be configured to communicate, to the computing device, connection specifications for the subrate channels. | 03-12-2015 |
20150120982 | MULTI-CHANNEL UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) TO SUBRATE CHANNEL SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Multi-channel universal serial bus (USB) to subrate channel methods are disclosed. According to an aspect, a method includes providing a system comprising a USB interface and a multi-channel interface configured to communicatively connect to a plurality of subrate channels. The method also includes communicatively connecting the subrate channels with a computing device via the USB interface. Further, the method includes communicating, to the computing device, connection specifications for the subrate channels. | 04-30-2015 |
Robert W. Piper, Bellevue, WA US
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20110282893 | DECREASING DUPLICATES AND LOOPS IN AN ACTIVITY RECORD - The claimed subject matter provides a system and/or a method for decreasing duplicate entries and loops in an activity record such as on a user's page on a social networking site. An exemplary method comprises analyzing a new entry from a user to determine an originating service and a type of activity and extracting an identifying portion of the new entry. The identifying portion is compared to a list of prior entries from the user, and an exclusion action is performed, if the new entry matches one in the list of prior entries. The exclusion action may be to hide the new entry, to delete the new entry, or to collapse the new entry into a matching prior entry. | 11-17-2011 |
Robert W. Piper, Medina, WA US
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20090083383 | DYNAMIC INSTANT COMMENTS - Dynamically providing instant comments. A first instruction is received for activating an instant commenting tool for enabling instant commenting on a web media object on an online environment. The web media object is identified by the activated instant commenting tool in response to the received first instruction. An instant comment session is provided for a first user to leave comments to the web media object. The comments from the first user from the provided instant comment session are recorded. The recorded comments are rendered as a persistent portion of the web media object on the online environment. | 03-26-2009 |
20150058303 | DECREASING DUPLICATES AND LOOPS IN AN ACTIVITY RECORD - The claimed subject matter decreases duplicate entries and loops in an activity record. An exemplary method comprises analyzing a new entry from a user to determine an originating service and a type of activity and extracting an identifying portion of the new entry. The identifying portion includes a predetermined number of characters at a beginning of the entry. Additionally, the predetermined number of characters is based on a likelihood of duplicates in the activity record. The identifying portion is compared to a list of prior entries from the user, and an exclusion action is performed, if the new entry matches one in the list of prior entries. The exclusion action may be to hide the new entry, to delete the new entry, or to collapse the new entry into a matching prior entry. | 02-26-2015 |
Robert Warren Piper, Medina, WA US
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20080301137 | COLLECTION BIN FOR DATA MANAGEMENT AND TRANSFORMATION - An electronic collection bin is provided for assisting users in managing their personal information. The electronic collection bin provides a common location for collecting and organizing a user's information. The electronic collection bin may receive information items of varying data types and from disparate sources. After receiving an information item, the electronic collection bin analyzes the item to determine a suggested treatment, which may include conversion of the item to a new data type located at another location. A user may access the electronic collection bin, sort through the information items, and select placement of the information items. The user may view the suggested treatments of information items in the electronic collection bin and choose whether to accept the suggested treatments. | 12-04-2008 |
20140074891 | GENERATION OF A USER INTERFACE BASED ON A RELATIONAL DATA MODEL - Technologies are described herein for generating a user interface based on a relational data model. A relational data model may be received. The relational data model may define a plurality of tables including a first table and a second table. The first table may include a first plurality of fields, and the second table may include a second plurality of fields. Relationships between the plurality of tables in the relational data model may be identified. A plurality of forms may be generated based on the relationships as identified. Each of the plurality of forms may correspond to one plurality of tables. The plurality of forms may be linked based on the relationship. The user interface including the plurality of forms as linked may be generated. | 03-13-2014 |
Scott A. Piper, Kirkland, WA US
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20140164804 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR DIMM-TARGETED POWER SAVING FOR HYPERVISOR SYSTEMS - A method of saving power in a computing system having a plurality of dual in-line memory modules (DIMMs) and employing a suspend-to-RAM sleep mode includes, when entering suspend-to-RAM sleep mode, consolidating selected information into a subset of DIMMs, and turning off power to all other DIMMs. A DIMM power rail may be coupled to each of the DIMMs, the DIMM power rail being configured to selectively have power being supplied to respective DIMMs turned off in response to enable/disable logic signals. | 06-12-2014 |
20140164810 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR DIMM-TARGETED POWER SAVING FOR HYPERVISOR SYSTEMS - A method of saving power in a computing system having a plurality of dial in-line memory modules (DIMMs) and employing a suspend-to-RAM sleep mode includes, when entering suspend-to-RAM sleep mode, consolidating selected information into a subset of DIMMs, and turning off power to all other DIMMs. A DIMM power rail may be coupled to each of the DIMMs, the DIMM power rail being configured to selectively have power being supplied to respective DIMMs turned off in response to enable/disable logic signals. | 06-12-2014 |
Scott A. Piper, Bothell, WA US
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20090070470 | Priority Based LDAP Service Publication Mechanism - A method and system are provided for directing a client to a preferred service instance. At creation of a service instance, the service binding attribute of the created instance is extended to include assigned domains and associated priorities. There are then two phases to directing a client to the preferred service instance. The first phase is compilation of a list of domains and priorities for the service in response to a query. Upon completion of the first phase, a second phase is executed to determine a preferred service for the client by comparing fully qualified domain name entries and assigned priority entries. | 03-12-2009 |
20090136130 | Efficient histogram storage - A histogram has ranges, a value for each range, and a time value. A pattern is generated, having a zero value for each range having a zero value, and a one value for each range having a non-zero value. Any non-zero values of the ranges are compressed into a compressed value. The pattern and the time value match or do not match any given entry of a pattern table having a number of entries, each of which has an index value, a time range, and a pattern. Where the pattern and the time value do not match any given entry of the pattern table, a new entry is added to the pattern table, and is considered the given entry. An entry is then added to a histogram table. This entry has the time value, the index value of the given entry of the pattern table, and the compressed value. | 05-28-2009 |
20110055406 | Maintaining session states within virtual machine environments - Sessions states within virtual machine (VM) environments are maintained. Each VM environment hosts a guest operating system (OS) and one or more application programs running. The guest OS and the application computer programs of each VM environment constitute a session. A connection broker maintains a state machine as to states of the sessions and permits transitions among the states in response to messages, commands, and internal decisions. Different types of agents may send the messages, and the commands. The states of the sessions may include a pending state and a number of other states. The pending state is an interim state that indicates a session is being transitioned from one of the other states to another of the other states. These other states may include an offline state, an online-down state, an online-up state, a suspended state, an active state, an idle state, a disconnected state, and a failed state. | 03-03-2011 |
20120072745 | SERVER POWER MANAGEMENT WITH AUTOMATICALLY-EXPIRING SERVER POWER ALLOCATIONS - One embodiment provides a power management method for servers in a data center. A group of servers is selected, and the total power allocated to a group of servers is limited to within a group power budget. A separate server power allocation is individually requested for each of a plurality of the servers. Within the constraints of the group power budget, the requested server power allocations are selectively granted for a specified magnitude and duration. The granted server power allocations are also selectively renewed, either automatically or upon request of the servers. Each server that has not received a renewed server power allocation from a group power management entity upon the expiration of the specified duration automatically reduces its own power consumption, such as by the server powering itself off. | 03-22-2012 |
20120072765 | JOB MIGRATION IN RESPONSE TO LOSS OR DEGRADATION OF A SEMI-REDUNDANT COMPONENT - A computer program product and method of managing the workload in a computer system having one or more semi-redundant hardware components are provided. The method comprises detecting loss or degradation of the level of performance of one or more of the semi-redundant hardware components, identifying hardware components that are affected by the loss or degradation of the one or more semi-redundant components, migrating a critical job from an affected hardware component to an unaffected hardware component, and performing less-critical jobs on an affected hardware component. Loss or degradation of the semi-redundant component reduces the capacity of affected hardware components in the computer system without entirely disabling the computer system. Jobs identified as being critical are run on hardware components having the most capacity and reliability, while allowing less-critical jobs to make use of the remaining capacity of affected hardware components. Optionally, the semi-redundant hardware component may be selected from a memory module, CPU core, Ethernet port, power supply, fan, disk drive, and an input output port. | 03-22-2012 |
20120189201 | Efficient histogram storage - A histogram has ranges, a value for each range, and a time value. A pattern is generated, having a zero value for each range having a zero value, and a one value for each range having a non-zero value. Any non-zero values of the ranges are compressed into a compressed value. The pattern and the time value match or do not match any given entry of a pattern table having a number of entries, each of which has an index value, a time range, and a pattern. Where the pattern and the time value do not match any given entry of the pattern table, a new entry is added to the pattern table, and is considered the given entry. An entry is then added to a histogram table. This entry has the time value, the index value of the given entry of the pattern table, and the compressed value. | 07-26-2012 |
20120290874 | JOB MIGRATION IN RESPONSE TO LOSS OR DEGRADATION OF A SEMI-REDUNDANT COMPONENT - A method of managing the workload in a computer system having one or more semi-redundant hardware components is provided. The method comprises detecting loss or degradation of the level of performance of one or more of the semi-redundant hardware components, identifying hardware components affected by the loss or degradation, migrating a critical job from an affected hardware component to an unaffected hardware component, and performing less-critical jobs on an affected hardware component. Loss or degradation of the semi-redundant component reduces the capacity of affected hardware components in the computer system without entirely disabling the computer system. Jobs identified as critical run on hardware components having the most capacity and reliability, while less-critical jobs use the remaining capacity of affected hardware components. Examples of semi-redundant hardware components include a memory module, CPU core, Ethernet port, power supply, fan, disk drive, and an input output port. | 11-15-2012 |
Scott Alan Piper, Bothell, WA US
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20090222682 | AGGREGATE POWER DISPLAY FOR MULTIPLE DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS - The present invention provides a method for providing aggregate power consumption information for hundreds or thousands of data processing systems interconnected in a network. In one embodiment, a method is provided that receives power consumption information for each of the data processing systems along with time intervals associated with this information. The power consumption information is analyzed to provide the power consumption of the total number of data processing systems. This is accomplished by selectively computing total power consumption for selected time values. | 09-03-2009 |
Shawn Piper, Beaverton, OR US
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20150293667 | DISPLAYING A PLURALITY OF SELECTABLE ACTIONS - An item page may be displayed on a client device in response to a request to view an item page from the client device. They item page may include a description of the item. An icon may be generated and the icon may be displayed within a portion of the displayed item page at an icon location. A plurality of selectable actions each being performable with respect to the item described by the item page may be generated and displayed in response to an initial gesture being performed at the icon location for at least a pre-defined threshold duration. Lastly, the plurality of selectable actions may be displayed around the generated icon and within a pre-defined distance from the icon location of the generated icon. | 10-15-2015 |
Ted Piper, New Providence, NJ US
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20140188675 | Expense Calculation and Business Reporting Apparatuses, Methods, and Systems - A system for expense calculation, accrual, allocation, and reconciliation, including an expense calculation module configured to receive transaction data relating to a transaction and to apply at least one charge rule to the transaction data to calculate expense data detailing the expenses expected to be charged in association with the transaction; an accounting control module configured to receive the expense data as an input and to apply at least one accounting rule to the expense data to create enhanced data relating to the transaction; and an invoice reconciliation module configured to receive as inputs the expense data as well as invoice data related to the transaction, and to determine whether the invoice data matches the expense data for the transaction. | 07-03-2014 |
Tim Piper, Tilton, NH US
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20080297773 | Using Sets of Otdr Receive Fibers with Different Lengths of Marker Events to Verify Optical Fiber connectivity - A test receiver for use with an Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR), including a first receive fiber having a first attribute, and a second receive fiber having a second attribute different from the first attribute. The attributes may be lengths, marker events, or both. This configuration reduces the number of times an OTDR operator must travel back and forth between cable ends when testing fibers. | 12-04-2008 |
Todd Elliott Piper, Mankato, MN US
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20130219550 | Maize Inbred PH1KR5 - A novel maize variety designated PH1KR5 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH1KR5 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH1KR5 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PH1KR5 or a locus conversion of PH1KR5 with another maize variety. | 08-22-2013 |
20140059713 | Maize Variety Hybrid X95A926 - A novel maize variety designated X95A926 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing hybrid maize variety X95A926 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X95A926 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X95A926, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X95A926. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X95A926. | 02-27-2014 |