Pitman, US
Andrew J. Pitman, Dunwoody, GA US
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20100153441 | Single access point for filing of converted electronic forms to multiple processing entities - Methods for efficiently publishing electronic versions of traditionally paper-based government forms and utilizing the electronic forms for web-based transactional services are disclosed. Standard paper-based government forms are automatically converted to XML format, including data fields for entry of information by customers. Multiple electronic forms are accessible to the customer at a single access point, such as a web site. At the web site, the customer selects a form for filing with any of a plurality of government agencies. When presented to the customer, the selected form is presented with some of its data fields being pre-populated according to information retrieved from a database and specific to that customer. The customer completes the form, and a back-end system integrated with the web site handles the completed form, determines the appropriate government agency for filing the form, and transmits it as a transaction to the determined government agency. | 06-17-2010 |
Brian T. Pitman, Wichita, KS US
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20160039513 | LONGITUDINAL PLY LAYUP OF COMPOSITE SPAR - A structural component, including a composite tapered wing spar having a web and two flanges on opposite sides of the web, the composite tapered wing spar having a first fiber layer made up of a plurality of plies, wherein the plies have respective longitudinal axes that are straight, wherein a first ply of the plurality of plies is effectively parallel to a respective direction of extension of one of the flanges at a first transition zone of the one flange and web, wherein a second ply of the plurality of plies is effectively parallel to a respective direction of extension of the other of the flanges at a second transition zone of the other flange and web, and wherein at least most plies of the plurality of plies of the first layer located between the first ply and the second ply extend at respective oblique angles relative to the respective directions of extensions of the first ply and the second ply. | 02-11-2016 |
20160039514 | LATERAL PLY LAYUP OF COMPOSITE SPAR - A structural component, including a composite tapered wing spar including a first fiber layer and a main web, wherein respective longitudinal axes of fibers making up the first layer at least substantially lying on a plane corresponding to the main web of the wing spar are curved over at least most of the respective lengths of the fibers. | 02-11-2016 |
Catherine L. Pitman, Chapel Hill, NC US
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20150114843 | ELECTROCATALYTIC HYDROGEN PRODUCTION PROMOTED BY VISIBLE LIGHT - A method for the photoelectrocatalytic production of hydrogen and oxygen from water, is carried out by: (a) providing a photohydride proton reduction catalyst and a photoanode having water oxidation catalyst operatively associated therewith, both in an aquous electrolyte solution,wherein the photohydride proton reduction catalyst comprises a single-component light absorbing catalytic metal complex of the formula AXB, wherein A is a coordinated aromatic group, X is a metal, and B is a bidentate organic ligand; and (b) illuminating the photoanode and the photohydride proton reduction catalyst with visible light to generate O | 04-30-2015 |
Charles R. Pitman, Santa Barbara, CA US
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20090187061 | SEED MAGAZINE - The invention provides magazines for radioactive brachytherapy seeds. The seed magazines provided herein include housing, seed holder, and pusher components, and optionally have a slidable shield to protect a user from radiation. | 07-23-2009 |
Charlie Pitman, Santa Barbara, CA US
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20100056842 | BRACHYTHERAPY MULTIPLE IMPLANTATION DEVICE LOADING TRAY AND METHOD - A brachytherapy multiple needle loading device and method are provided. The device allows multiple implantation devices to be loaded at the same time and has a gating retention mechanism that allows the user to load sources into implantation devices at a desired rate. A packaging unit of the device has a two part configuration that allows removal of implantation devices that have been loaded with sources. The packaging unit may be opaque or translucent to allow visual inspection of the sources. | 03-04-2010 |
20100268014 | BRACHYTHERAPY FIDUCIAL NEEDLE FIXATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A mechanism to facilitate the insertion of radioactive sources/source strands into soft tissue, such as breast tissue, and a method that utilizes this mechanism with the goal of improving the reproducibility of the procedure and ensuring that the sources are reliably and consistently inserted in an exact position per a patient prescription treatment plan from patient to patient as well as improve the ease-of-use of the device and procedure are provided. | 10-21-2010 |
20140309525 | BRACHYTHERAPY FIDUCIAL NEEDLE FIXATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A mechanism to facilitate the insertion of radioactive sources/source strands into soft tissue, such as breast tissue, and a method that utilizes this mechanism with the goal of improving the reproducibility of the procedure and ensuring that the sources are reliably and consistently inserted in an exact position per a patient prescription treatment plan from patient to patient as well as improve the ease-of-use of the device and procedure are provided. | 10-16-2014 |
David Joseph Pitman, Broomfield, CO US
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20110246015 | System and Method for Providing Perceived First-Order Control of an Unmanned Vehicle - A system for providing perceived first order control of an unmanned vehicle contains a memory and a processor configured by the memory to perform the steps of receiving instructions for updating x-axis location, y-axis location, z-axis location, and/or heading of the unmanned vehicle; converting received instructions for updating x-axis location, y-axis location, z-axis location, and/or heading of the unmanned vehicle into a set of relative distance coordinates from a current location of the unmanned vehicle; and adjusting the set of relative distance coordinates by a gain control, to minimize coordinate change, wherein gain control provides a rate change in the x-axis location, y-axis location, z-axis location, and/or heading, resulting in a new set of coordinates. A screen displays a location dot representing current location of the unmanned vehicle and an outer limit circle surrounding the location dot representing an outer boundary for movement of the unmanned vehicle. | 10-06-2011 |
David W. Pitman, Beverly, MA US
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20130260543 | TECHNIQUE FOR PROCESSING A SUBSTRATE - Techniques for processing a substrate are disclosed. In one exemplary embodiment, the technique may be realized with an ion implantation system for processing a substrate. The ion implantation system may comprise: an ion source comprising an ion source chamber, the ion source chamber including an ion source chamber wall that define an ion generation region and an extraction aperture, through which ions generated in the ion generation region are extracted; an extraction system positioned downstream of the ion source near the extraction aperture; a material source comprising a fist source containing first material, a second source containing the second material, and a first and second conduits, where the first conduit may be in communication with the first source and the ion source chamber to provide the first material from the first source to the ion source chamber, and where the second conduit may be in communication with the second source and a first region outside of the ion source chamber to provide the second material from the second source to the first region. | 10-03-2013 |
20130260544 | TECHNIQUE FOR PROCESSING A SUBSTRATE - Techniques for processing a substrate are disclosed. In one exemplary embodiment, the technique may be realized as a method for processing a substrate, the method comprising: ionizing first material and second material in an ion source chamber of an ion source, the first material being boron (B) containing material, the second material being one of phosphorous (P) containing material and arsenic (As) containing material; generating first ions containing B and second ions containing one of P and As; and extracting the first and second ions from the ion source chamber and directing the first and second ions toward the substrate. | 10-03-2013 |
20150179455 | Technique For Processing A Substrate - Techniques for processing a substrate are disclosed. In one exemplary embodiment, the technique may be realized as a method for processing a substrate, the method comprising: ionizing first material and second material in an ion source chamber of an ion source, the first material being boron (B) containing material, the second material being one of phosphorous (P) containing material and arsenic (As) containing material; generating first ions containing B and second ions containing one of P and As; and extracting the first and second ions from the ion source chamber and directing the first and second ions toward the substrate. | 06-25-2015 |
Frank M. Pitman, Duncan, SC US
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20090022955 | High definition patterning of thermoplastic substrates - An apparatus and method for imparting a permanent, high resolution pattern to a heat-settable fabric, particularly one having a pile-like surface, using modulated streams of pressurized heated air that are individually controllable and electronically addressable, using a patterning technique capable of extremely fine gauge (i.e., high dots-per-inch or high pixel count) and extremely fine carve depth control (e.g., allowing for multiple finely spaced carve levels, as compared with techniques in the prior art), and which results in the formation of patterns of extraordinary resolution, definition and detail without the harsh hand associated with prior art techniques in which fibers and yarns are melted within patterned areas. | 01-22-2009 |
20120234468 | Method and apparatus for combining elongated strips - A method and apparatus for combining elongated strips is provided. The strips are wrapped with a flexible material that may include a reinforcement layer and other layers such as adhesives whereby the strips can be bonded to one another. Additionally, layers of e.g., a stabilizing material may be added to one or both sides of the intermediate formed by the elongated strips and flexible material. The stabilizing material can be e.g., layers of a scrim and/or one or more layers of material that are impregnated with a resin to add strength to the intermediate. | 09-20-2012 |
20130314475 | Resistor Protected Deflection Plates For Liquid Jet Printer - A liquid jet printing apparatus is provided having a nozzle for emitting a stream of liquid droplets toward a substrate, a charging section for providing an electrical charge to liquid droplets and a pair of electrically conductive deflection plates for creating an electrical field capable of deflecting the liquid droplets to a desired location on the substrate, wherein a resistor is provided between a power source and the electrical field to limit current from the power source during electrical arcing between the deflection plates, thereby minimizing disruption to the electrical field and minimizing electromagnetic pulses. | 11-28-2013 |
Irving G. Pitman, Bergenfield, NJ US
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20160058249 | Hygienic Toothbrush Holder - A hygienic toothbrush holder with a structural plane having a top surface and a bottom surface and having at least one variable size opening and at least one fastener opening. The fastener opening is capable of removable attachment to a plurality of fixtures with the at least one variable size opening and the at least one fastener opening are disposed on said structural plane. Furthermore the present invention teaches the use of tubular inserts having openings on both ends for unobstructed air circulation. The invention may be mounted onto a wall fixture, attached directly to a support surface or set on a support stand. | 03-03-2016 |
Janice Pitman, West Long Branch, NJ US
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20100177988 | Pill bag - A bag for containing pills or medication for example, is made of a heat-weldable sheet material. The sheet material may suitably be a compound sheet material which provides a rear face, a front face and a bottom. Disposed at an upper portion of the bag is a threaded closure comprising a screw-threaded socket and a screw cap. The socket penetrates the top of the bag and is bonded to the interior surface of the bag. The threaded closure permits the bag to be repeatedly opened and closed for piecemeal dispensing its contents. | 07-15-2010 |
Kenneth P. Pitman, Billings, MT US
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20150028662 | WHEEL ASSEMBLY SEAL - A wheel assembly includes a spindle; a wheel hub rotatable relative to the spindle; a seal mounted between the spindle and the wheel hub, the spindle, the wheel hub, and the seal defining a sealed cavity; and at least one bearing mounted between the spindle and the wheel hub within the sealed cavity, the at least one bearing facilitating rotation of the wheel hub relative to the spindle. | 01-29-2015 |
Lawrence R. Pitman, Corvallis, OR US
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20110201412 | METHOD OF AWARDING A BONUS PRIZE IN THE PLAY OF A PLURALITY OF GAMING MACHINES - By awarding bonuses during predetermined bonus periods, gaming establishments can exercise greater control over bonus wins and, in doing so, can create player excitement and increase play during historically off-peak times, realizing greater revenue for the casino. The time based bonus begins when a maximum time for the bonus period is selected and divided into time increments, with each time increment having its own weight. A winning increment is randomly selected and a bonus is awarded when the time increment has been reached. | 08-18-2011 |
Leander Robert Pitman, Campbell, CA US
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20150040293 | Footwear Insert Members - The present disclosure provides advantageous insert member assemblies for footwear. More particularly, the present disclosure provides improved insert member assemblies that are configured and dimensioned to be inserted in a shoe worn by a user. In exemplary embodiments, the present disclosure provides for insert member assemblies that are configured and dimensioned to be inserted in a shoe worn by a user, thereby providing comfort and style to the user. In certain embodiments, the insert member assemblies also provide or include a structure/place (e.g., a pocket or the like) to house personal items (e.g., keys, money, etc.) of the user. The disclosed insert member assemblies are capable of use for many user-friendly purposes. In exemplary embodiments, the insert member assemblies are adjustable, interchangeable and/or removable. | 02-12-2015 |
Martha Pitman, Swampscott, MA US
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20110092823 | System and Method for Identifying Tissue Using Low-Coherence Interferometry - An apparatus for needle biopsy with real time tissue differentiation using one dimensional interferometric ranging imaging, comprising a biopsy device having a barrel and a needle, an optical fiber inserted in the needle, and a fiber optic imaging system connected to the optical fiber. The imaging system obtains images and compares the optical properties and patterns to a database of normalized tissue sample images to determine different tissue types. The physician performing the biopsy obtains feedback via a feedback unit associated with the biopsy device and which is connected to the imaging system. The feedback unit can provide visual, audible or vibratory feedback as to tissue type encountered when the needle is inserted toward the target tissue. The feedback unit can be programmed for different biopsy procedures so that the user can actuate a button to select a display or other feedback mechanism for the desired procedure and anticipated tissue to be encountered. | 04-21-2011 |
Mary Pitman, Vero Beach, FL US
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20090044919 | REFLECTIVE WINDOW BLINDS - A window blind that includes at least one blind element having a front surface and a back surface. Either the front surface or the back surface of each element can include a reflective material having a reflectivity of at least about 50%. Also disclosed is a method of controlling heat exchange through a transparent or translucent material, that includes attaching a reflective window blind to an interior wall of a shelter. The window blind being oriented such that the one or more blind elements can be manipulated to obscure a window in the interior wall. The window blind elements can then be adjusted such that the reflective material faces an interior of the shelter or an exterior of the shelter. The blind elements can be opaque, transparent or translucent. | 02-19-2009 |
Michael C. Pitman, Wappinger Falls, NY US
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20120001898 | AUGMENTING VIRTUAL WORLDS SIMULATION WITH ENHANCED ASSETS - A system and method includes using a side simulation device for: receiving a scene description of a virtual world scene from a virtual world simulator, including a description of a special object that requires modification, and descriptions of other objects in an immediate vicinity of the special object; receiving a description of a desired modification to the special object; performing the modification of the special object to provide an enhanced special object such that the enhanced special object can be fully integrated with the other objects in the scene; transmitting the enhanced special object to a data store; and transmitting a proxy object signal to the simulator means to be placed in the virtual world scene to alert any viewers of the virtual world scene to refresh their view by adding the enhanced special object to their simulation by accessing the enhanced special object from the data store. | 01-05-2012 |
Michael C. Pitman, Stamford, CT US
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20100057797 | FIELD-BASED SIMILARITY SEARCH SYSTEM AND METHOD - A field-based similarity search system and method includes a database for storing at least one candidate molecule, an input device for inputting a query molecule, and a processor for identifying a candidate molecule which is similar to the query molecule based on a similarity of fragment pair features. | 03-04-2010 |
20110225148 | FIELD-BASED SIMILARITY SEARCH SYSTEM AND METHOD - A similarity search method includes generating a feature database which stores data pertaining to a candidate molecule, as executed by a processor of a computer, the database including a hash table having entries which are generated based on, a set of descriptors generated from conformations of fragment graphs of the candidate molecule, the fragment graphs including plural fragment nodes connected by rotatable bond edges, a specific conformation of the fragment node including a fragment of the candidate molecule, and two neighboring fragments connected by a rotatable bond at a specific dihedral angle including a fragment pair, and a context-adapted descriptor-to-key mapping which maps the set of descriptors to a set of feature keys including indices that label grid cells in discriminant space. | 09-15-2011 |
20130036120 | FIELD-BASED SIMILARITY SEARCH SYSTEM AND METHOD - A field-based similarity search system includes an input device which inputs a query molecule, and a processor which partitions a conformational space of the query molecule into a fragment graph including an acyclic graph including plural fragment nodes connected by rotatable bond edges, computes a property field on fragment pairs of fragments of the query molecule from the fragment graph, the property field including a local approximation of a property field of the query molecule, constructs a set of features of the fragment pairs based on the property field, the features including a set of local, rotationally invariant, and moment-based descriptors generated from all conformations of the fragment graph of the query molecule, and weights the descriptors according to importance as perceived from a training set of descriptors to generate a context-adapted descriptor-to-key mapping which maps the set of descriptors to a set of feature keys. | 02-07-2013 |
20140052755 | FIELD-BASED SIMILARITY SEARCH SYSTEM AND METHOD - A field-based similarity search system includes an input device which inputs a query molecule, and a processor which partitions a conformational space of the query molecule into a fragment graph including an acyclic graph including plural fragment nodes connected by rotatable bond edges, computes a property field on fragment pairs of fragments of the query molecule from the fragment graph, the property field including a local approximation of a property field of the query molecule, constructs a set of features of the fragment pairs based on the property field, the features including a set of local, rotationally invariant, and moment-based descriptors generated from all conformations of the fragment graph of the query molecule, and weights the descriptors according to importance as perceived from a training set of descriptors to generate a context-adapted descriptor-to-key mapping which maps the set of descriptors to a set of feature keys. | 02-20-2014 |
Michael C. Pitman, Wappingers Falls, NY US
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20080300839 | REDUCED MESSAGE COUNT FOR INTERACTION DECOMPOSITION OF N-BODY SIMULATIONS - Disclosed are a method of and system for creating a load balanced spatial partitioning of a structured, diffusing system of particles with pairwise interactions that is scalable to a very large number of nodes and has favorable communications characteristics including well defined bounds on the number of hops and the number of nodes to which a particle's position must be sent. To deal with structural imbalance, we can assign a weight corresponding to the computational cost for a particular pair interaction of particles or locally clustered groups of particles to simulation space at the midpoint of the distance between the particles or centers of the clusters. We then carry out a spatial partitioning of the simulation volume using a k-d tree or optimal recursive bisection (ORB) to divide the volume into sections that have approximately equal total weights. To deal with local degradation of the load balance caused by changes in the distribution of particles from that used to determine the original spatial decomposition one can assign the actual computation of the pair interaction between two particles to any node that has the positions of both particles. | 12-04-2008 |
20090106669 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR VIRTUAL WORLD BASED PRODUCT DESIGN - Systems and methods are provided for conducting the entire development process of new products, such as clothing or fashion designs, from conception through production in a virtual world. The virtual world is a multi-user three-dimensional persistent interactive graphical environment in which a plurality of avatars can interact as if interacting in the physical world to develop a new product. The avatars represent actual individuals that are contributors to the product development process. Each avatar can communicate with other avatars, can interact with and modify the graphical environment and can manipulate three-dimensional objects within the graphical environment for purposes of demonstration, explanation or review. Databases containing the necessary elements for product design are provided and are accessible by the avatars within the graphical environment. | 04-23-2009 |
20100088080 | Distributing N-Body Computation Based on Surface Intersections - Techniques are disclosed for creating a load balanced spatial partitioning of a structured, diffusing system of particles. An exemplary method includes steps of determining a subset of a set of nodes within a given portion of the coordinate system intersected by a surface defined by points having a given distance from the surface of the given node; and mirroring the determined subset to at least another portion of the coordinate system. | 04-08-2010 |
Michael J. Pitman, New York, NY US
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20130261699 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE TREATMENT OF FOCAL DYSTONIA - A method and apparatus for using low levels of electrical stimulation to treat focal dystonia by stimulating the afferent nervous system and/or altering the function of the gamma motor neurons innervating muscles which experience symptomatic spasms. | 10-03-2013 |
20130261705 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE TREATMENT OF SPASMODIC DYSPHONIA - A method and apparatus for using low levels of electrical stimulation to treat spasmodic dysphonia by stimulating the afferent nervous system and/or altering the function of gamma motor neurons innervating muscles which experience symptomatic spasms. | 10-03-2013 |
20150151129 | TREATMENT OF SPASMODIC DYSPHONIA VIA NEUROMODULATION - The present disclosure relates to methods and apparatus for the treatment of spasmodic dysphonia, such as methods of treating spasmodic dysphonia that include providing a system that includes a stimulating electrode operably connected with a processor configured to set one or more stimulation parameters for an electrical impulse deliverable by said electrode, placing the electrode in electrical contact with the superior laryngeal nerve, using the processor to set the stimulation parameters such that the electrical impulse causes a level of stimulation that does not exceed the excitability threshold of one or more alpha motor neurons located within the thyroarytenoid muscle; and delivering the electrical impulse to the superior laryngeal nerve. | 06-04-2015 |
20150306400 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE TREATMENT OF FOCAL DYSTONIA - A method and apparatus for using low levels of electrical stimulation to treat focal dystonia by stimulating the afferent nervous system and/or altering the function of the gamma motor neurons innervating muscles which experience symptomatic spasms. | 10-29-2015 |
Richard J. Pitman, Nashville, TN US
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20110126502 | DRIVING SPEED CONTROL FOR POWER EQUIPMENT - Power equipment is designed to be operated by a user walking behind the power equipment, and includes an engine, a body, a drivetrain, a handle, a linkage, and a mechanism. The engine drives a working implement. The drivetrain links the engine to at least one wheel designed to drive the power equipment. The handle extends from the body, where at least a portion of the handle is designed to rotate relative to the body. Rotation of the at least a portion of the handle relative to the body is communicated to the drivetrain via the linkage, and controls a driving speed of the power equipment. The mechanism is designed to provide a mechanical advantage between rotation of the handle and operation of the linkage. | 06-02-2011 |
Richard N. Pitman, Sunset, TX US
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20150253074 | HYDROCARBON GAS PROCESSING - A process for the recovery of ethane, ethylene, propane, propylene, and heavier hydrocarbon components from a hydrocarbon gas stream is disclosed. The stream is cooled and is thereafter expanded to the fractionation tower pressure and supplied to the fractionation tower at a lower mid-column feed position. A distillation stream is withdrawn from the column below the feed point of the stream and is then directed into heat exchange relation with the tower overhead vapor stream to cool the distillation stream and condense at least a part of it, forming a condensed stream. At least a portion of the condensed stream is directed to the fractionation tower at an upper mid-column feed position. A recycle stream is withdrawn from the tower overhead after it has been warmed and compressed. The compressed recycle stream is cooled sufficiently to substantially condense it, and is then expanded to the pressure of the fractionation tower and supplied to the tower at a top column feed position. The quantities and temperatures of the feeds to the fractionation tower are effective to maintain the overhead temperature of the fractionation tower at a temperature whereby the major portion of the desired components is recovered. | 09-10-2015 |
Rick Pitman, Friendswood, TX US
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20140203103 | WATER BLASTING GUN SAFETY SYSTEM - The invention relates to systems and methods for the safe operation of water blasting guns. The invention provides systems and methods for ensuring that a component of a water blasting gun can withstand the operating pressure of the gun. Aspects of the invention include a color-coding system for water blasting gun safety; tools for the proper assembly of a water blasting guns; gun components having a safety code; and computer systems for asset-tracking, job safety analysis, and instruction that promote the safe use of water blasting guns. | 07-24-2014 |
Robert Francis Pitman, Burlingame, CA US
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20090092790 | Grooved, Corner-ready Wall Base - A resilient wall base member manufactured with pre-scored grooves to allow relatively short, straight lengths to be used for both flat walls and wall corner junctures without on site scoring operations or equipment. The lengths can either be pre-cut during manufacturing to convenient lengths or can be cut after manufacturing from coils. | 04-09-2009 |
20110221092 | Grooved, Corner-Ready Wall Base - A resilient wall base member manufactured with pre-scored grooves to allow relatively short, straight lengths to be used for both flat walls and wall corner junctures without on site scoring operations or equipment. The lengths can either be pre-cut during manufacturing to convenient lengths or can be cut after manufacturing from coils. | 09-15-2011 |
Timothy A. Pitman, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20120314649 | Systems and methods to enhance spatial diversity in distributed-input distributed output-wireless systems - Systems and methods are described for enhancing the channel spatial diversity in a multiple antenna system (MAS) with multi-user (MU) transmissions (“MU-MAS”), by exploiting channel selectivity indicators. The proposed methods are: i) antenna selection; ii) user selection; iii) transmit power balancing. All three methods, or any combination of those, are shown to provide significant performance gains in DIDO systems in practical propagation scenarios. | 12-13-2012 |
Timothy A. Pitman, San Francisco, CA US
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20140269502 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RADIO FREQUENCY CALIBRATION EXPLOITING CHANNEL RECIPROCITY IN DISTRIBUTED INPUT DISTRIBUTED OUTPUT WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS - Systems and methods are described for radio frequency (RF) calibration in a multiple antenna system (MAS) with multi-user (MU) transmissions (“MU-MAS”) exploiting uplink/downlink channel reciprocity. The RF calibration is used to compute open-loop downlink precoder based on uplink channel estimates, thereby avoiding feedback overhead for channel state information as in closed-loop schemes. For example, a MU-MAS of one embodiment comprises a wireless cellular network with one or multiple beacon stations, multiple client devices and multiple distributed antennas operating cooperatively via precoding methods to eliminate inter-client interference and increase network capacity. | 09-18-2014 |