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Aaron David Poole, Federal Way, WA US
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20160095413 | OSCILLATING LINEAR ACTUATOR - A linear actuator includes an oscillating component that includes a threaded element, a traveler located inside the oscillating component that includes a mating threaded element, and a directional clutch located between the oscillating component and the traveler. The oscillating component is configured to be coupled to a source of oscillating motion and to be driven by the source of oscillating motion to cause oscillatory movements of the oscillating component. The directional clutch is configured to cause the oscillating component to drive the traveler in the first rotational direction when the oscillating component is rotated in the first rotational direction and to allow the oscillating component to slip by the traveler when the oscillating component is rotated in the second rotational direction. The threaded element and the mating threaded element are engaged such that rotational movement of the traveler in the first rotational direction causes linear movement of the traveler. | 04-07-2016 |
Alan David Poole, Soenderborg DK
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20130207510 | POLYMER TRANSDUCER AND A CONNECTOR FOR A TRANSDUCER - The invention provides a transducer comprising conductors and a laminate. The laminate comprises a film of a dielectric polymer material arranged between first and second electrodes. Each electrode is in electrically conductive communication with at least one of the conductors to facilitate an electrical potential between the electrodes and thereby enable deflection of the polymer material in response to an electrical field. At least one of the conductors is an elastically deformable conductor comprising a compliant core which is electrically conductive. The core is enclosed in a containment having elastomeric properties. | 08-15-2013 |
Andrew Poole, Decatur, GA US
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20140252057 | MODULAR SHELVING ASSEMBLY - A modular shelving assembly for use in a vehicle, including a cargo space at least partially defined by a floor and a side wall of the vehicle, includes at least two interconnected upright assemblies. Each of the upright assemblies includes a first panel, a second panel, and a coupler member unitizing the first and second panels. The modular shelving assembly further includes a rail secured to one of the floor and the side wall to which at least one of the interconnected upright assemblies is anchored. | 09-11-2014 |
Andrew James Poole, Torquay AU
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20130236696 | SURFACE TREATMENT - A method of protecting a polymer surface against fouling, which method comprises embedding in the polymer surface particles having antifouling properties, wherein the particles are embedded in the polymer surface by a spray mechanism in which the particles are accelerated and sprayed onto the polymer surface with a suitable velocity such that the particles become embedded in the polymer surface, wherein the particles are embedded in the polymer surface without an adhesive or binder and wherein the particles do not form a continuous layer on the polymer surface. | 09-12-2013 |
Andrew J. B Poole, Louisville, CO US
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20130227623 | identifying a signal route for delivery of video-on-demand to a subscriber terminal - “A set top box includes an interface to a video on demand system, the interface adapted to receive communications from one or more modulators of a modulator group of the video on demand system. The set top further includes a decoder configured to extract a modulator group identifier periodically inserted into communications directed the set top box from the one or more modulators, the modulator group identifier unique to a physical transmission path from a headend of the video on demand system to the one or more modulators. The set top includes a video-on-demand request interface to the video on demand system, the video on demand request interface configured to output a request for video on demand data including the modulator group identifier.” | 08-29-2013 |
20150312644 | HYBRID RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method of optimizing the delivery of content over a content delivery network to client devices in accordance with optimization rules is provided. Requests for allocation and release of content delivery resources over a content delivery network are monitored, and the processing capabilities of client devices receiving content over the content delivery network are determined. Network resources are re-allocated based on optimization rules and the processing capabilities, and the client devices are directed to use re-allocated resources for reception of content. Apparatus and client devices for performing the method are also disclosed. | 10-29-2015 |
Anthony Robin Poole, Lancaster CA
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20110281285 | Assay for Detecting Cathepsin K Activty in Bone, Cartilage and/or Soft Tissue - There is provided a method for detecting cathepsin K activity in bone, cartilage and/or connective tissue, the method comprising providing a biological sample, contacting the sample with an antibody having binding specificity for a neoepitope comprising EAGKPG (SEQ ID NO: 9), and detecting an immunocomplex formed between the antibody and the neoepitope, wherein presence of the immunocomplex is indicative of cathepsin K activity in bone, cartilage and/or connective tissue. There is also provided a kit for detecting cathepsin K activity in bone, cartilage and/or connective tissue. | 11-17-2011 |
Audie Poole, Lakewood, CO US
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20140283562 | INTERCHANGING WASHER/DRYER DEVICE - An interchanging washer dryer device including a housing, where the housing is divided into a washer compartment and a dryer compartment; a rotating motor centrally positioned within the housing, where the rotating motor includes an arm; and two drums attached to the arm of the rotating motor, where each drum includes a plurality of collapsible blades to receive a load of clothing, and where the rotating motor rotates drums between the washer compartment and the dryer compartment. | 09-25-2014 |
Brett Poole, Alexandria, Nsw AU
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20140337711 | Automatic Website Generation - Automatically generating a fully functional website from multiple different third-party websites associated with a common user may include receiving input identifying multiple third-party websites, establishing communication with the multiple third-party websites, aggregating existing digital content residing at each of the third-party websites, generating a new website based on at least some of the aggregated existing digital content, and deploying the generated new website. Changes made to the content at the new website may be propagated back to the original websites from which the content originated, thereby keeping the user's information consistent and up-to-date across multiple platforms. | 11-13-2014 |
Brian Poole, Towson, MD US
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20150093973 | COMPACT VACUUM - A vacuum may include a housing, a filter, a motor-fan assembly, and a flue. The housing defines a chamber having a circular cross-section. The filter may have an annular shape and is disposed in the chamber of the housing. The motor-fan assembly includes a motor drivably coupled to a fan, such that the fan is mounted above the motor. The motor and the fan are enclosed in a casing, and the casing is disposed in an opening of the filter. The fan draws air into the chamber via the intake port and upward through the filter into the casing of the motor-fan assembly. The flue defines an exhaust path from the casing to the exhaust port, whereby air drawn into the casing is discharged via the flue outside the chamber of the vacuum. | 04-02-2015 |
Brian Poole, State College, PA US
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20150051847 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ANOMALY DETECTION - A system and method for anomaly detection is provided. The system ( | 02-19-2015 |
Brian R. Poole, Livermore, CA US
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20140265940 | DIAMAGNETIC COMPOSITE MATERIAL STRUCTURE FOR REDUCING UNDESIRED ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE AND EDDY CURRENTS IN DIELECTRIC WALL ACCELERATORS AND OTHER DEVICES - The devices, systems and techniques disclosed here can be used to reduce undesired effects by magnetic field induced eddy currents based on a diamagnetic composite material structure including diamagnetic composite sheets that are separated from one another to provide a high impedance composite material structure. In some implementations, each diamagnetic composite sheet includes patterned conductor layers are separated by a dielectric material and each patterned conductor layer includes voids and conductor areas. The voids in the patterned conductor layers of each diamagnetic composite sheet are arranged to be displaced in position from one patterned conductor layer to an adjacent patterned conductor layer while conductor areas of the patterned conductor layers collectively form a contiguous conductor structure in each diamagnetic composite sheet to prevent penetration by a magnetic field. | 09-18-2014 |
Chad Poole, Bellhaven, NC US
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20150361630 | AUTOMATIC WATER CONTROL SYSTEM FOR OPEN DITCH DRAINAGE - An automatic water control system for open ditch drainage includes a drainage control apparatus that is designed to be disposed in a drainage ditch and to control the water level in the drainage ditch, as well as the water table level in the field. | 12-17-2015 |
Colin Edward Poole, Boise, ID US
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20130178863 | Alignment Plate Apparatus and Method of Use - A dimensioned grid apparatus for determining: 1) leg length, offset, and cup position during arthroplasty replacement surgery; 2) fracture reduction/correction position during trauma procedures and 3) an apparatus to be used for defomity correction planning is provided. | 07-11-2013 |
20150230873 | SURGICAL ALIGNMENT SYSTEM, APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE - A surgical positioning system is provided that includes a radiolucent grid having a plurality of dimensioned radio-opaque lines corresponding to surgical variables and a substrate connect to or integral with the radiolucent grid. This system is used to obtain subject specific data from an image of a subject obtained during a surgical procedure by following the steps of: providing a radiolucent grid having a plurality of dimensioned radio-opaque lines relating to surgical variables; placing the subject on a substrate; and obtaining subject specific data from an image of said subject. This invention related to an apparatus made of a radiolucent grid having a plurality of dimensioned radio-opaque lines relating to surgical variables and a sealable radiolucent container sized to receive the grid. | 08-20-2015 |
20150351858 | SURGICAL ALIGNMENT SYSTEM, APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE - A surgical positioning system is provided that includes a radiolucent grid having a plurality of dimensioned radio-opaque lines corresponding to surgical variables and a substrate connect to or integral with the radiolucent grid. This system is used to obtain subject specific data from an image of a subject obtained during a surgical procedure by following the steps of: providing a radiolucent grid having a plurality of dimensioned radio-opaque lines relating to surgical variables; placing the subject on a substrate; and obtaining subject specific data from an image of said subject. This invention related to an apparatus made of a radiolucent grid having a plurality of dimensioned radio-opaque lines relating to surgical variables and a sealable radiolucent container sized to receive the grid. | 12-10-2015 |
Craig Douglas Poole, Durham, NH US
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20140029891 | HERMETIC PACKAGE WITH LEADED FEEDTHROUGHS FOR IN-LINE FIBER OPTIC DEVICES AND METHOD OF MAKING - An inventive hermetically sealed leaded package for in-line fiber optic devices, such as an optical fiber tap, is described. The package advantageously employs electrical feedthroughs that are compatible with batch processing of micromachined silicon wafers. | 01-30-2014 |
Daniel James Poole, Nova Scotia CA
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20100117389 | LIFTING APPARATUS FOR LIFTING HOLLOW FRAMES SUCH AS MANHOLE OR CATCHMENT BASIN FRAMES - Apparatus for lifting a hollow frame when the apparatus is attached to a hoist, comprising a pair of lifting members each in the form of a bell crank having an upright arm and a lateral arm, extending outwardly from a lower end of the upright arm, outer ends of the lateral arms having flanges for engaging the interior of the frame to be lifted. The lifting members are connected back-to-back by brackets and a central pivot. Suspension chains connect upper ends of the upright arms to a hoist chain such that the suspension chains slope outwardly from the hoist chain to the arms, and so that when the hoist chain applies tension to the suspension chains the upright arms are pulled towards each other while causing the lateral arms to extend and engage with the inside of the hollow frame. | 05-13-2010 |
David Poole, Vancouver CA
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20130292307 | HIGH CAPACITY CASCADE-TYPE MINERAL SORTING MACHINE AND METHOD - Methods and systems for achieving higher efficiencies and capacities in sorting feed material are described herein, such as for separating desirable “good” rock or ore from undesirable “bad” rock or ore in an unsegregated, unseparated stream of feed material. In the disclosure, higher efficiencies are achieved with combinations of multiple sensor/diverter cells in stages in a cascade arrangement. The number and combination of cells in the cascade may be determined through a priori characterization of probabilities involved in sensor/rock and rock/diverter interactions, and mathematical determinations of the optimal number and combination of stages based on this probability. Further, as disclosed herein, desired sorting capacities are achieved through addition of multiple cascades in parallel until the desired sorting capacity is reached. | 11-07-2013 |
David Clayton Poole, Atlanta, GA US
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20130199576 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO CLEAR A LIQUID FUEL SUPPLY LINE - A system to clear a liquid fuel supply line in a turbomachine includes a valve configured to control a flow of cleanser into the liquid fuel supply line. The system also includes a controller configured to control the valve to allow the flow of cleanser when liquid fuel is not being supplied to a combustion can of the turbomachine through the liquid fuel supply line. | 08-08-2013 |
David K. Poole, Boise, ID US
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20140198351 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PERFORMING IMAGE PROCESSING ON A DOCUMENT BASED ON A DELAYED DETERMINATION OF WHETHER THE DOCUMENT IS MONOCHROME OR COLOR - Embodiments include systems and methods for performing image processing on a document based on a delayed determination of whether the document is monochrome or color. The image reproduction system includes image processing hardware configured to receive a plurality of pixels corresponding to a scan document, perform color processing on the plurality of pixels to produce color-processed scan data, perform monochrome processing on the plurality of pixels to produce monochrome-processed scan data, produce color distribution data for the plurality of pixels, and determine from the color distribution data that the scan document is one of a color document or a monochrome document. Based at least on determining that the scan document is one of a color document or a monochrome document, one of the color-processed scan data or the monochrome-processed scan data are discarded. | 07-17-2014 |
David L. Poole, Palatine, IL US
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20140153026 | ETHERNET AND USB POWERED PRINTERS AND METHODS FOR SUPPLYING ETHERNET AND USB POWER TO A PRINTER - Communication port powered printers and methods of powering of printers that support high speed printing and/or data intensive printing are discussed herein. Some embodiments may provide for a power storage unit within the printer device that is able be charged during non-printing periods and provide for necessary energy bursts to support such higher powered processes. Some embodiments may provide for devices and methods that allow for printers to operate with main power provided by conventional power mains and for back-up or secondary power to be supplied by the communication port. Some embodiments may further provide for configuration settings in printer control electronics based on available power from the communication port. | 06-05-2014 |
David L. Poole, Portland, IN US
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20150145230 | BICYCLE BRAKE SYSTEM - A method and apparatus to brake a bicycle is disclosed. An elongated member is attach to a front mounting post of a bicycle and extends outward from the front mounting post in a substantially horizontal plane. The elongated member includes a pair of wide main sections respectively disposed adjacent the midsection and is adapted to support arms of a bicycle rider when the elongated member is attached to the front mounting post. A first recess is formed in the member bottom that is located adjacent a member end. A pin is coupled to the member and extends through the recess. The brake handle is positioned at least partially within each recess. A brake handle is rotatably coupled to the pin. The brake handles couples to a bicycle brake cable to brake the bicycle in response to a bicycle user partially rotating the handle about the pin within the recess. | 05-28-2015 |
Don Poole, Rosedale CA
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20090184492 | ROLLOVER LIMITING VEHICLE COUPLING APPARATUS - The present invention provides a rollover limiting vehicle coupling apparatus for coupling two vehicles, wherein apparatus is configured to provide stability in certain directions in one mode of operation, and is further configured to prevent transmission of rollover between vehicles in another mode of operation. | 07-23-2009 |
20090185886 | SELF-LEVELLING MECHANICAL SYSTEM FOR A MATERIAL HANDLING DEVICE - The present invention provides a material handling device comprising: a support trailer configured for movement thereof; a material holding device pivotally connected to the support trailer, the material holding device configured for reversible rotational movement between a first lowered orientation and a second elevated orientation; an accessory support pivotally connected to the material holding device, wherein the accessory support is coupled to the material holding device at a location wherein the accessory support translates when the material holding device is reversably moved between the first lowered orientation and the second elevated orientation; and a linkage system operatively interconnecting the support trailer, the material holding device and the accessory support, wherein the linkage system is configured to substantially maintain a desired orientation of the accessory support during reversible rotational movement of the material holding device. | 07-23-2009 |
Fred Poole, San Jose, CA US
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20140280369 | CLONING TABLES AND LISTS WHILE RETAINING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ENTRY ELEMENTS AND THEIR ASSIGNED IDENTIFIERS - A method, according to one embodiment, includes obtaining a list having entries corresponding to components of a first system. Moreover, the method includes determining whether an entry is missing from the list, by inserting a pseudo entry to the list for each entry that is determined to be missing from the list, thereby creating an updated list. Once the updated list is created, the method includes sending the updated list to a second system, whereupon the pseudo entries are removed from the updated list. Removing the pseudo entries thereby creates a cloned list having the same identifiers as the entries in the list from the first system. | 09-18-2014 |
Gary Lewis Poole, Fort Collins, CO US
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20140304694 | Software Automated Data and Data Model Upgrade System - A set of software upgrade tools that perform automated software data model and data upgrades to a first software data model already having customizations to produce a target software data model which includes updates included in a second software data model without loss of the customizations made to the first software data model. | 10-09-2014 |
Jacinta Maree Poole, Victoria AU
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20090209738 | Method for separating keratinous proteins from materials - A process for separating keratinous proteins from a keratin-containing material, the process comprising the steps of: subjecting the keratin-containing material to reduction in a liquid medium to solubilise the keratinous proteins under conditions that minimise hydrolysis of the keratinous proteins, to yield a solution of keratinous proteins and undissolved solids; subjecting the solution of keratinous proteins to peroxide oxidation, without any intervening keratin precipitation step; and separating the solution of keratinous proteins from the undissolved solids prior to, at the same time as, or following the oxidation step. Preferred conditions for performing the reduction step involve contacting the keratin-containing material with a solution of an alkali metal sulfide reducing agent at a temperature of between 25 C and 50 C for a time of between 30 and 90 minutes, assuming atmospheric pressure. The peroxide oxidation is suitably carried out within not more than 4 hours after the reduction step, and involves reducing the pH of the solution to a level not less than pH 10, although pH 11.3 is most preferred. The product is demonstrated to have a principal fraction that has a molecular weight above 10 kDa, reflecting that the disulfide bonds in the keratinous proteins are broken without hydrolysis of the proteins. | 08-20-2009 |
John Poole, Beaverton, OR US
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20140278726 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING WORKFLOW - The disclosed embodiments provide systems, methods, and articles of manufacture for managing workflow. Consistent with disclosed embodiments, a method may include receiving a communication from a customer, the communication being associated with a financial service account of the customer. The method may also include determining one or more document types associated with the communication, and comparing the one or more document types to at least one priority level hierarchy. Additionally, the method may include determining a document identification number for the communication based on the comparison, assigning the document identification number to at least one queue based on the document identification number, and providing access to a document associated with the communication to a first agent on a request for one or more document identification numbers from the queue. One or more second agents may additionally be denied access. | 09-18-2014 |
Jonathan Poole, Lawrenceville, GA US
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20130001292 | Method and System for RFID Label Replacement of Conventional Labels on Medial in a Media Storage System - A method of archiving media includes replacement of non-RFID labels with RFID labels without the risk of misplacing media items or mislabeling the same. The method includes receiving a work order and a plurality of media items identified by the work order. Then, on a one-by-one basis, each media item is scanned, with a scanning device, such that information from a non-RFID label, e.g., a bar code label, attached to one of the media items can be delivered to a control device. The control device then creates, with an RFID label printer, a unique encoded RFID label corresponding to the non-RFID label scanned by the scanning device. The unique encoded RFID label can include a data field having a cart identifier to which the scanning device and the RFID label printer are attached and a serial number. An operator or machine then removes the non-RFID label and attaches the RFID label where the non-RFID label was previously located. The media item can then be archived. Methods for auditing the archival system are also included. | 01-03-2013 |
20130248592 | Method and System for RFID Label Replacement of Conventional Labels on Media in a Media Storage System - A method of archiving media includes replacement of non-RFID labels with RFID labels without the risk of misplacing media items or mislabeling the same. The method includes receiving a work order and a plurality of media items identified by the work order. Then, on a one-by-one basis, each media item is scanned, with a scanning device, such that information from a non-RFID label, e.g., a bar code label, attached to one of the media items can be delivered to a control device. The control device then creates, with an RFID label printer, a unique encoded RFID label corresponding to the non-RFID label scanned by the scanning device. The unique encoded RFID label can include a data field having a cart identifier to which the scanning device and the RFID label printer are attached and a serial number. An operator or machine then removes the non-RFID label and attaches the RFID label where the non-RFID label was previously located. The media item can then be archived. Methods for auditing the archival system are also included. | 09-26-2013 |
Joseph Poole, San Francisco, CA US
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20140182804 | COUNTER-GRAVITY CASTING OF HOLLOW SHAPES - The embodiments described herein relate to methods and apparatus for counter-gravity formation of BMG-containing hollow parts. In one embodiment, the BMG-containing hollow parts may be formed by first feeding a molten metal alloy in a counter-gravity direction into a mold cavity to deposit the molten metal alloy on a surface of the mold cavity and then solidifying the deposited molten metal alloy. | 07-03-2014 |
20140334106 | BULK AMORPHOUS ALLOY HEAT SINK - Embodiments herein relate to a heat sink having nano- and/or micro-replication directly embossed in a bulk solidifying amorphous alloy comprising a metal alloy, wherein the heat sink is configured to transfer heat out of the heat sink by natural convection by air or forced convection by air, or by fluid phase change of a fluid and/or liquid cooling by a liquid. Other embodiments relate apparatus having the heat sink. Yet other embodiments relate to methods of manufacturing the heat sink and apparatus having the heat sink. | 11-13-2014 |
Joseph C. Poole, Cupertino, CA US
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20130306196 | MANIPULATING SURFACE TOPOLOGY OF BMG FEEDSTOCK - Described herein is a feedstock comprising BMG. The feedstock has a surface with an average roughness of at least 200 microns. Also described herein is a feedstock comprising BMG. The feedstock, when supported on a support during a melting process of the feedstock, has a contact area between the feedstock and the support up to 50% of a total area of the support. These feedstocks can be made by molding ingots of BMG into a mole with surface patterns, enclosing one or more cores into a sheath with a roughened surface, chemical etching, laser ablating, machining, grinding, sandblasting, or shot peening. The feedstocks can be used as starting materials in an injection molding process. | 11-21-2013 |
20130306197 | AMORPHOUS ALLOY COMPONENT OR FEEDSTOCK AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - Described herein is a method of combining discrete pieces of BMG in to a BMG feedstock that has at least one dimension greater than a critical dimension of the BMG, by methods such as thermoplastic forming, pressing, extruding, folding or forging. Other embodiments relate to a bulk metallic glass (BMG) component or feedstock having discrete pieces of a BMG, wherein the BMG component or feedstock has at least one dimension greater than a critical dimension of the BMG. | 11-21-2013 |
20130306198 | LAYER-BY-LAYER CONSTRUCTION WITH BULK METALLIC GLASSES - Described herein is a method of selectively depositing molten bulk metallic glass (BMG). In one embodiment, a continuous stream or discrete droplets of molten BMG is deposited to selected positions. The deposition can be repeated as needed layer by layer. One or more layers of non-BMG can be used as needed. | 11-21-2013 |
20130306199 | BULK METALLIC GLASS FEEDSTOCK WITH A DISSIMILAR SHEATH - Described herein is a feedstock including a core comprising BMG and a sheath attached the core. The sheath has a different physical property, a different chemical property or both from the core. Alternatively, the feedstock can include a sheath that encloses one or more core comprising BMG. The feedstock can be manufactured by attaching the sheath to the core, shot peening the core, etching the core, ion implanting the core, or applying a coating to the core, etc. The feedstock can be used to make a part by injection molding. The sheath can be used to adjust the composition of the core to reach the composition of the part. | 11-21-2013 |
20130306201 | BULK AMORPHOUS ALLOY SHEET FORMING PROCESSES - Embodiments herein relate to a method for forming a bulk solidifying amorphous alloy sheets have different surface finish including a “fire” polish surface like that of a float glass. In one embodiment, a first molten metal alloy is poured on a second molten metal of higher density in a float chamber to form a sheet of the first molten that floats on the second molten metal and cooled to form a bulk solidifying amorphous alloy sheet. In another embodiment, a molten metal is poured on a conveyor conveying the sheet of the first molten metal on a conveyor and cooled to form a bulk solidifying amorphous alloy sheet. The cooling rate such that a time-temperature profile during the cooling does not traverse through a region bounding a crystalline region of the metal alloy in a time-temperature-transformation (TTT) diagram. | 11-21-2013 |
20130309121 | LAYER-BY-LAYER CONSTRUCTION WITH BULK METALLIC GLASSES - Described herein are methods of constructing a part using BMG layer by layer. In one embodiment, a layer of BMG powder is deposited to selected positions and then fused to a layer below by suitable methods such as laser heating or electron beam heating. The deposition and fusing are then repeated as need to construct the part layer by layer. One or more layers of non-BMG can be used as needed. In one embodiment, layers of BMG can be cut from one or more sheets of BMG to desired shapes, stacked and fused to form the part. | 11-21-2013 |
20150107083 | HEAT STAKE JOINING - Provided in one embodiment is a method, comprising: providing a first part comprising a protruding portion, wherein the protruding portion comprises an alloy that is at least partially amorphous; providing a second part comprising an opening; disposing the second part in proximity of the first part such that the protruding portion traversed through the opening; and mating the protruding portion and the opening at a first temperature to shape the protruding portion into an interlock joining the first part and the second part. | 04-23-2015 |
20150217368 | Temperature Regulated Melt Crucible for Cold Chamber Die Casting - Disclosed is a vessel for melting and casting meltable materials. The vessel may be a surface temperature regulated vessel for providing a substantially non-wetting interface with the molten materials. In one embodiment, the vessel may include one or more temperature regulating channels configured to flow a fluid therein for regulating a surface temperature of the vessel such that molten materials are substantially non-wetting at the interface with the vessel. Disclosed also includes systems and methods for melting and casting meltable materials using the vessel. | 08-06-2015 |
20150239213 | INSERT CASTING OR TACK WELDING OF MACHINABLE METAL IN BULK AMORPHOUS ALLOY PART AND POST MACHINING THE MACHINABLE METAL INSERT - Provided in one embodiment is a method of forming a connection mechanism in or on a bulk-solidifying amorphous alloy by casting in or on, or forming with the bulk-solidifying amorphous alloy, a machinable metal. The connection mechanism can be formed by machining the machinable metal. | 08-27-2015 |
20150252452 | Insert Molding of Bulk Amorphous Alloy into Open Cell Foam - Provided in one embodiment is a method of making use of foams as a processing aid or to improve the properties of bulk-solidifying amorphous alloy materials. Other embodiments include the bulk-solidifying amorphous alloy/foam composite materials made in accordance with the methods. | 09-10-2015 |
20150258607 | Layer-by-Layer Construction with Bulk Metallic Glasses - Described herein is a method of selectively depositing molten bulk metallic glass (BMG). In one embodiment, a continuous stream or discrete droplets of molten BMG is deposited to selected positions. The deposition can be repeated as needed layer by layer. One or more layers of non-BMG can be used as needed. | 09-17-2015 |
20150298207 | INDUCTIVE COIL DESIGNS FOR THE MELTING AND MOVEMENT OF AMORPHOUS METALS - An apparatus with a vessel ( | 10-22-2015 |
20150299824 | AMORPHOUS ALLOY ROLL FORMING OF FEEDSTOCK OR COMPONENT PART - Embodiments herein relate to a method of making roll formed objects of a bulk solidifying amorphous alloy comprising a metal alloy, and articles thereof. The roll forming includes forming a portion of the bulk solidifying amorphous alloy at a temperature greater than a glass transition temperature (Tg) of the metal alloy. The roll forming is done such that a time-temperature profile of the portion during the roll forming does not traverse through a region bounding a crystalline region of the metal alloy in a time-temperature-transformation (TTT) diagram of the metal alloy. | 10-22-2015 |
20150368769 | Method of Using Core Shell Pre-Alloy Structure to Make Alloys in a Controlled Manner - Disclosed herein are methods of combining at least one bulk-solidifying amorphous alloy and at least one additional metal or alloy of a metal to provide a composite preform. The composite preform then is heated to produce an alloy of the bulk-solidifying amorphous alloy and the at least one additional metal or alloy of the metal. | 12-24-2015 |
20160102391 | Manipulating Surface Topology of BMG Feedstock - Described herein is a feedstock comprising BMG. The feedstock has a surface with an average roughness of at least 200 microns. Also described herein is a feedstock comprising BMG. The feedstock, when supported on a support during a melting process of the feedstock, has a contact area between the feedstock and the support up to 50% of a total area of the support. These feedstocks can be made by molding ingots of BMG into a mole with surface patterns, enclosing one or more cores into a sheath with a roughened surface, chemical etching, laser ablating, machining, grinding, sandblasting, or shot peening. The feedstocks can be used as starting materials in an injection molding process. | 04-14-2016 |
Joseph C. Poole US
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20140083638 | TEMPERATURE REGULATED MELT CRUCIBLE FOR COLD CHAMBER DIE CASTING - Disclosed is a vessel for melting and casting meltable materials. The vessel may be a surface temperature regulated vessel for providing a substantially non-wetting interface with the molten materials. In one embodiment, the vessel may include one or more temperature regulating channels configured to flow a fluid therein for regulating a surface temperature of the vessel such that molten materials are substantially non-wetting at the interface with the vessel. Disclosed also includes systems and methods for melting and casting meltable materials using the vessel. | 03-27-2014 |
20140090752 | COATING OF BULK METALLIC GLASS (BMG) ARTICLES - Exemplary embodiments described herein relate to methods and apparatus for forming a coating layer at least partially on surface of a BMG article formed of bulk solidifying amorphous alloys. In embodiments, the coating layer may be formed in situ during formation of a BMG article and/or post formation of a BMG article. The coating layer may provide the BMG article with surface hardness, wear resistance, surface activity, corrosion resistance, etc. | 04-03-2014 |
20140090796 | CONTINUOUS AMORPHOUS FEEDSTOCK SKULL MELTING - Described herein is a method of melting a bulk metallic glass (BMG) feedstock, comprising: feeding the BMG feedstock into a crucible; melting a first portion of the BMG feedstock to form molten BMG, while maintaining a second portion of the BMG feedstock solid; wherein the second portion and the crucible hold the molten BMG. | 04-03-2014 |
Kathryn Poole, Berlin DE
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20090300807 | Method for providing a probe for a probe-microscopic analysis of a test sample in a probe microscope and arrangement with a probe microscope - The present invention relates to a method for providing a measuring probe ( | 12-03-2009 |
Kathryn Anne Poole, Berlin DE
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20100263096 | MEASURING PROBE DEVICE FOR A PROBE MICROSCOPE, MEASURING CELL AND SCANNING PROBE MICROSCOPE - The invention relates to a measuring probe device for a probe microscope, in particular a scanning probe microscope, with a measuring probe holder and a measuring probe arranged on the measuring probe holder, which is set up for a probe microscopic investigation of a sample, wherein on the measuring probe holder, a measuring probe chamber is formed, which receives the measuring probe at least partially and is open on a side away from the measuring probe holder, and is configured to receive a liquid surrounding the measuring probe. The invention also relates to a measuring cell for receiving a liquid sample for a probe microscope, a scanning probe microscope with a measuring probe device and a scanning probe microscope with a measuring cell. | 10-14-2010 |
20100263098 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE COMBINED ANALYSIS OF A SAMPLE WITH OBJECTS TO BE ANALYZED - The invention relates to a method for the combined analysis of a sample with objects to be analysed, in particular a sample with biological objects, in which measurement results for one or more of the objects to be analysed in the sample are obtained by analysing the one or more objects to be analysed by an imaging method of measurement, probe-microscopic measurement results are obtained for the one or more objects to be analysed by analysing the one or more objects to be analysed by a probe-microscopic method of measurement, and the measurement results and the probe-microscopic measurement results are assigned to one another, after optional prior intermediate processing. Furthermore, the invention relates to an apparatus for carrying out combined analysis of a sample with objects to be investigated, in particular a sample with biological objects. | 10-14-2010 |
Kevin Poole, Hamburg DE
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20140318235 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING THE OPERATIONAL STATE OF A PUMP - A method and a system for monitoring the operational state of a pump including acquiring a set characteristic diagram of the pump, the characteristic diagram of the pump being defined by a functional relationship between a first pump operating parameter characteristic of the operational state of the pump and a second pump operating parameter characteristic of the operational state of the pump. Subsequently, an actual characteristic diagram of the pump is acquired when the pump is installed in a higher-level system, in particular an aircraft system, and is running. Finally, the actual characteristic diagram of the pump is compared with the set characteristic diagram of the pump. | 10-30-2014 |
Kevin Poole, Northville, MI US
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20140041604 | SECURING DEVICE FOR AN ACTUATING LEVER - A device for securing an actuating lever of a valvetrain of an internal combustion engine to a support element. The actuating lever having a recess and protrusion, to accept a spherical end of the support element, the securing device seated on an upper portion of the protrusion and having side walls seated in an undercut of the support element, for securing the support element with the actuating lever. The securing device having a top bifurcated element, bottom perforated element and a connecting element connecting the top and bottom elements together. | 02-13-2014 |
20140209048 | SWITCHING ROLLER FINGER FOLLOWER WITH LOCKING MECHANISM - A switching roller finger follower, including: first and second rotatable outer arms; and a locking mechanism including a locking pin with a first outside diameter and first and second ends. The locking mechanism includes first and second locking sleeves: separate from the locking pin; fixedly secured to the first and second ends, respectively; and having second and third outside diameters, respectively, larger than the first outside diameter. The locking pin is displaceable such that: in a locked mode, the first and second locking sleeves contact the first and second outer arms, respectively, to block rotation of the first and second outer arms in a first rotational direction; and in an unlocked mode, the first and second locking sleeves are free of contact with the first and second outer arms, respectively. | 07-31-2014 |
Lacey Leigh Poole, Appleton, WI US
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20130289512 | Disposable Garment Having Soft, Discreet Seams - A disposable garment having a fin seam, wherein the fin seam has a Height no greater than 6 millimeters and a Rigidity no greater than 0.6 gram-force/%-compression as measured by the Test Method. In particular embodiments, the garment is a pant-like garment having two outwardly extending side fin seams, each having a Height no greater than 6 millimeters and a Rigidity no greater than 0.6 gram-force/%-compression as measured by the Test Method. | 10-31-2013 |
Leslie Poole, Winston-Salem, NC US
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20130323801 | Compositions, Methods, and Kits for Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids from Microalgae - The present invention provides compositions, methods, and kits comprising PUFAs produced by microalgae, in particular omega-3 and/or omega-6 fatty acids produced by members of the genus | 12-05-2013 |
Mark Charles Poole, Winnipeg CA
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20120081824 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SUB-HARMONIC PROTECTION - A method and device for detecting damaging sub-harmonic frequencies in a power system, and recording data or initiating protective action. A microprocessor based sub-harmonic protection relay (S-PRO) monitors system voltages and currents from voltage and current transformers on the power system that may be present in the 5 Hz to 25 Hz frequency window. The user of S-PRO has full programming control to select bandwidths of frequencies or specific frequency components of the collected system voltages and currents. S-PRO can be user programmed to either detect the sub-harmonic power quantities and record them for future use in simulations or to initiate protective action. Protective action may include initiating output contact closure on the device to shut down equipment or to initiate corrective actions to prevent damage. | 04-05-2012 |
Matthew S. Poole, Santa Rosa, CA US
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20130253344 | INTRAVASCULAR IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE INTRODUCTION - In one example, this disclosure is directed to a kit for intravascular implantation of an implantable medical device within a patient, the kit comprising an elongated outer sheath forming an inner lumen with a distal opening, the outer sheath sized to traverse a vasculature of the patient, and an elongated inner sheath with an inflatable member at its distal portion. The inflatable member is inflatable from a proximal end of the inner sheath to close-off the distal opening of the outer sheath when inflated. The inner sheath further includes a stopper proximally located relative to the inflatable member. The inflatable member is remotely controllable from a proximal end of the inner sheath to retract in a proximal direction towards the stopper. The inflatable member can be retracted in a proximal direction towards the stopper and past an implantable medical device positioned within a distal portion of the outer sheath. | 09-26-2013 |
20130253345 | IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE DELIVERY CATHETER WITH TETHER - In one example, this disclosure is directed to a kit for intravascular implantation of an implantable medical device within a patient, the kit comprising an elongated outer sheath forming an inner lumen with a distal opening, the outer sheath sized to traverse a vasculature of the patient, and an elongated inner sheath with an enlarged distal portion, wherein the enlarged distal portion is configured to substantially fill the inner lumen and close-off the distal opening of the outer sheath. The enlarged distal portion is slidable relative to the outer sheath. The inner sheath further includes a tether with a helical element that is remotely controllable from a proximal end of the inner sheath to release the implantable medical device from a distal portion of the outer sheath. | 09-26-2013 |
Michael Stephen Poole, Guilford, CT US
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20160069968 | LOW FIELD MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING METHODS AND APPARATUS - According to some aspects, a laminate panel is provided. The laminate panel comprises at least one laminate layer including at least one non-conductive layer and at least one conductive layer patterned to form at least a portion of a B | 03-10-2016 |
20160069971 | THERMAL MANAGEMENT METHODS AND APPARATUS - According to some aspects, a thermal management component adapted to cool, when present, at least one component of a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system is provided. The thermal management component is adapted to reduce or eliminate eddy current production during operation of the MRI system. The thermal management component comprises at least one conduit configured to circulate coolant, and at least one thermally-conductive substrate coupled to the at least one conduit and configured to transfer heat from the at least one component to the coolant when circulated through the at least one conduit, wherein the at least one thermally-conductive substrate is configured to reduce or eliminate eddy current production | 03-10-2016 |
20160069972 | FERROMAGNETIC AUGMENTATION FOR MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING - In some aspects, a magnetic system for use in a low-field MRI system. The magnetic system comprises at least one electromagnet configured to, when operated, generate a magnetic field to contribute to a B | 03-10-2016 |
20160069975 | AUTOMATIC CONFIGURATION OF A LOW FIELD MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING SYSTEM - In some aspects, a method of operating a magnetic resonance imaging system comprising a B | 03-10-2016 |
Monique Poole, North Hollywood, CA US
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20150309331 | INTERCHANGEABLE GLASSES SYSTEM - An interchangeable glasses system. The interchangeable glasses system includes a frame and one or more lenses attached to the frame. The interchangeable glasses system also includes a temple configured to hold the frame in place relative the user's ears. The interchangeable glasses system further includes an attachment configured to releasably secure the temple relative to the frame. | 10-29-2015 |
Nicholas Poole, Chicago, IL US
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20140024429 | Wagering Game With Elements Influenced By Symbol Array - A gaming system includes a memory device storing instructions for receiving a wager and displaying a first array of randomly selected reel symbols at respective first positions. A second array of selectable elements is displayed at respective second positions, each second position being associated with at least one respective first position. In response to the first array of randomly selected reel symbols including a triggering symbol at one of the first positions, the element at the second position associated with the one of the first positions is selected independent of player choice. An award is awarded based on the selected element. | 01-23-2014 |
20140274295 | Wagering Game Having Multi-Array Symbol Placement Feature - A gaming system includes one or more display devices, one or more processors, and one or more memory devices. The one or more memory devices store instructions that, when executed by at least one of the one or more processors, cause the gaming system to (i) display, on at least one of one or more display devices, a first symbol array and a second symbol array, (ii) in response to a triggering symbol appearing in the first symbol array, place a first symbol into a number of symbol positions within the second symbol array, the number being defined by a quantifier associated with the triggering symbol, (iii) provide an award based on one or more winning symbol combinations in the second array with the first symbols placed in the symbol positions. | 09-18-2014 |
Philip Poole, Ottawa CA
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20090238228 | Quantum dot based semiconductor waveguide devices - Methods and devices for providing a multiwavelength laser which may be used for multicasting and other optical communications uses. The present invention provides a quantum dot based multiwavelength laser with a monolithic gain block. The Fabry-Perot gain block has both upper and lower InP cladding layers. The laser system has a middle quantum dot layer with multiple stacked layers of InAs quantum dots embedded in InGaAsP. When provided with a CW injection current, the laser system produces an output spectra with equally spaced multiple emission peaks. With an input optical data signal applied to the laser system, the laser system duplicates the data in the input signal across multiple different wavelengths. | 09-24-2009 |
20100142566 | Multi-band multiwavelength quantum dot mode-locked lasers - A multi-band (multi-colour) multiwavelength mode locked laser diode is provided by dynamic phase compensation of a quantum dot active medium. The laser diode is provided with a PIN diode structure where the active medium consists of a plurality of layers of quantum dots such as those produced by self-assembly from known chemical beam epitaxy methods. The multiplicity of bands may be produced by AC Stark splitting, frequency selective attenuation, or by the inclusion of multiple different layers having different, respective, peak ASE emissions. Dispersion compensation within laser facets, waveguides, and the optically active media permit the selection of a fixed dispersion within the cavity. A dynamic group phase change induced by the AC Stark effect permits compensation of the fixed dispersion sufficiently to produce an intraband mode-locked laser. Even interband mode locking was observed. | 06-10-2010 |
Philip John Poole, Muhlehorn CH
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20110049586 | Device to Detect and Measure Static Electric Charge | 03-03-2011 |
Samuel Poole, Hermitage, TN US
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20130247149 | Internet protocol address authentication method - A method for secure authentication is provided which includes having a user who wishes to gain access to a computer or computer network have the IP address associated with the device to which the user wishes to gain access be in a whitelist of IP addresses associated with the user computer account. If the IP address is not associated initially with the user's computer account, the user is presented with a contact address, e.g., a telephone number, which a user uses to be presented with secondary authentication questions. Upon the user answering the secondary authentication question(s) correctly, the IP address of the user is added to the whitelist of IP addresses associated with the user's computer account and the user is provided access to the user account. | 09-19-2013 |
Sara Poole, Lakewood, CO US
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20140283562 | INTERCHANGING WASHER/DRYER DEVICE - An interchanging washer dryer device including a housing, where the housing is divided into a washer compartment and a dryer compartment; a rotating motor centrally positioned within the housing, where the rotating motor includes an arm; and two drums attached to the arm of the rotating motor, where each drum includes a plurality of collapsible blades to receive a load of clothing, and where the rotating motor rotates drums between the washer compartment and the dryer compartment. | 09-25-2014 |
Simon Poole, Waterloo AU
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20140376909 | Optical Channel Monitor With High Resolution Capability - Described herein is an optical channel monitor ( | 12-25-2014 |
20150086198 | Ultrafast High Resolution Optical Channel Monitor - Described herein is an optical channel monitor ( | 03-26-2015 |
Stephen W. Poole, Knoxville, TN US
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20130159364 | PARALLEL LOG STRUCTURED FILE SYSTEM COLLECTIVE BUFFERING TO ACHIEVE A COMPACT REPRESENTATION OF SCIENTIFIC AND/OR DIMENSIONAL DATA - Collective buffering and data pattern solutions are provided for storage, retrieval, and/or analysis of data in a collective parallel processing environment. For example, a method can be provided for data storage in a collective parallel processing environment. The method comprises receiving data to be written for a plurality of collective processes within a collective parallel processing environment, extracting a data pattern for the data to be written for the plurality of collective processes, generating a representation describing the data pattern, and saving the data and the representation. | 06-20-2013 |
Thomas Poole, Chantilly, VA US
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20130095754 | System and Method for Providing Contactless Payment With a Near Field Communications Attachment - A system and method in accordance with exemplary embodiments may include an attachment with a near field communication antenna, a secure element, a plug capable of connecting the attachment to an audio jack on a mobile device. Further, a system and method in accordance with exemplary embodiments may include receiving a payment initiation instruction from a customer, using a near field communication antenna, sending payment information to a point of sale device, using one or more computer processors, encoding data related to the payment as audio data, and transmitting the data related to the payment through an audio jack. | 04-18-2013 |
20130095755 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING CONTACTLESS PAYMENT WITH A NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATIONS ATTACHMENT - A system and method in accordance with exemplary embodiments may include an attachment with a near field communication antenna, a secure element, a plug capable of connecting the attachment to an audio jack on a mobile device. Further, a system and method in accordance with exemplary embodiments may include receiving a payment initiation instruction from a customer, using a near field communication antenna, sending payment information to a point of sale device, using one or more computer processors, encoding data related to the payment as audio data, and transmitting the data related to the payment through an audio jack. | 04-18-2013 |
20130095810 | System and Method for Providing Contactless Payment with a Near Field Communications Attachment - A system and method in accordance with exemplary embodiments may include an attachment with a near field communication antenna, a secure element, a plug capable of connecting the attachment to an audio jack on a mobile device. Further, a system and method in accordance with exemplary embodiments may include receiving a payment initiation instruction from a customer, using a near field communication antenna, sending payment information to a point of sale device, using one or more computer processors, encoding data related to the payment as audio data, and transmitting the data related to the payment through an audio jack. | 04-18-2013 |
20140279332 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONFIGURING AND CONTROLLING FINANCIAL ACCOUNT PRODUCTS - In one embodiment, a system configured to configure an inactive financial account is provided. The system, which may be a mobile device, may include one or more memory devices storing software instructions, and one or more processors configured to execute the software instructions to perform one or more operations. The processor(s) may be configured to receive from a server financial account configuration option data relating to a configurable inactive financial account product. The one or more processors may also generate and display interface(s) for activating the inactive financial account product, and receive input through the one or more interfaces to activate the inactive general financial account product. The processor(s) may further generate user selected financial account configuration option data based on the input, and provide the data to the server for configuring and activating the inactive financial account product in accordance with the input. | 09-18-2014 |
20140279487 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING FUNDING CHANGES TO FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS - A system is provided for funding changes regarding financial transactions. The system may include one or more memory devices storing software instructions and one or more processors configured to execute the software instructions to, for example, identify a first financial transaction for a first amount involving a first financial account associated with a user, and determine a second financial account associated with the user that can be used to fund the first financial transaction. The one or more processors may also be configured to provide a funding type change option that identifies the second financial account as an alternate financial account for funding the first financial transaction, receive a funding type change indication to change the funding type of the first financial transaction from the first financial account to the second financial account, and process the funding type change indication. | 09-18-2014 |
20150379514 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRANSACTION PRE AUTHENTICATION - Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are provided for mobile-based transaction pre-authorization. One example method comprises receiving, from a device (such as a mobile device), a pre-authorization request including at least selection of a payment method, and generating a pre-authorization for a purchase based on the selected payment method. The method further comprises receiving a transaction request, determining whether the received transaction request is associated with the pre-authorization, and processing the transaction request based on the determination. Systems and computer-readable media implementing the above method are also provided. User interfaces are also provided for enabling the use of such methods, systems, and computer-readable media on, for example, mobile devices. | 12-31-2015 |
20160034877 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING CONTACTLESS PAYMENT WITH A NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATIONS ATTACHMENT - A system and method in accordance with exemplary embodiments may include an attachment with a near field communication antenna, a secure element, a plug capable of connecting the attachment to an audio jack on a mobile device. Further, a system and method in accordance with exemplary embodiments may include receiving a payment initiation instruction from a customer, using a near field communication antenna, sending payment information to a point of sale device, using one or more computer processors, encoding data related to the payment as audio data, and transmitting the data related to the payment through an audio jack. | 02-04-2016 |
20160048846 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DIGITAL AUTHENTICATION - A system and method a method for digital authorization including a customer authentication system with at least one customer authentication device, where the customer authentication system is, for example, a customer authentication system that receives customer data from via a network associated with a customer authentication request, receives customer input associated with the authentication request, generates authentication data based on, for example, the customer data and the customer input, where the authentication data is randomly generated, generates a second authentication request comprising the authentication data, transmits the authentication request via a notification based on a customer preference, receives an authentication response based on the second authentication request, and provides access to the customer data based on the authentication response. | 02-18-2016 |
Thomas Bertram Poole, Gause, TX US
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20150063978 | WIND TURBINE - A vertical axis wind turbine system is provided that converts wind energy into electrical or mechanical energy. The turbine comprises at least one turbine rotor with a plurality of curved blades for receiving head-on wind generated airflow. Shield means mountable around at least a portion of the rotor serve to protect the upstream-moving blades from head-on wind airflow and thereby reduce drag. In one embodiment, load compensation means are provided to adjust the moment of inertia of the turbine rotor. One or more of the turbine rotor blades is hollow and defines a closed volume for holding a fluid, the fluid being displaceable in use through baffle means towards or away from the vertical axis of the rotor as the rotational velocity of the rotor changes. | 03-05-2015 |
Thomas Bertram Poole, Carmel, CA US
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20130195636 | WIND TURBINE - A vertical axis wind turbine system is provided that converts wind enemy into electrical or mechanical enemy. The turbine comprises at least one turbine rotor with a plurality of curved blades for receiving head-on wind generated airflow. Shield means mountable around at least a portion of the rotor serve to protect the upstream-moving blades from head-on wind airflow and thereby reduce drag. In one embodiment, load compensation means are provided to adjust the moment of inertia of the turbine rotor. One or more of the turbine rotor blades is hollow and defines a closed volume for holding a fluid, the fluid being displaceable in use through baffle means towards or away from the vertical axis of the rotor as the rotational velocity of the rotor changes. | 08-01-2013 |
Thomas S. Poole, Chantilly, VA US
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20140074698 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING CONTACTLESS PAYMENT WITH A NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATIONS ATTACHMENT - A system and method in accordance with exemplary embodiments may include an attachment with a near field communication antenna, a secure element, a plug capable of connecting the attachment to an audio jack on a mobile device. Further, a system and method in accordance with exemplary embodiments may include receiving a payment initiation instruction from a customer, using a near field communication antenna, sending payment information to a point of sale device, using one or more computer processors, encoding data related to the payment as audio data, and transmitting the data related to the payment through an audio jack. | 03-13-2014 |
20140108260 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TOKEN-BASED PAYMENTS - A system and method for enhanced token-based payments. The system and method including software and hardware to receive, via a network, a request for authorization; create, in response to the request, a dynamic payment packet (DPP) for payment; transmit, via a network, the DPP; receive, via a network, an authorization request, the DPP, and a transaction ID; receive at least one additional data element relating to the customer involved in the transaction and the transaction itself; and transmit, via a network, the transaction ID, an authorization response, and token. | 04-17-2014 |
20140207572 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING SMART STATEMENTS - Systems and methods for providing purchase driven financial statements include an account processor that receives account data associated with one or more financial accounts of the account holder and advertising data via a network; one or more databases that stores at least the received account data and the received advertising data; and a statement processor that creates a financial statement based at least in part on the account data and the advertising data, provides the financial statement to an account holder, and tracks the account holder's future account data based on the provided advertising data. | 07-24-2014 |
20140279539 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING AUTOMATED TIPPING SUGGESTIONS - The disclosed embodiments include methods, systems, and articles of manufacture for providing tipping suggestion services. A financial service provider configures a financial service account for a user. After the user makes a purchase at a merchant associated with leaving a tip, such as a restaurant, the financial service provider may determine metrics related to tipping, such as the user's own tipping behavior, or the tipping behavior of other users at the same merchant over time. The financial service provider may rapidly transmit the tipping metrics to a client device when a notification is received that a user has made a tip-eligible purchase, so that the user may factor the metrics into a decision of how much to tip in real time as the decision is being made. | 09-18-2014 |
20140279546 | ENHANCED NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATIONS ATTACHMENT - A secure fob that enables a user to pay for an item or items without needing to present a mobile device. A secure fob may include a proximity capability to ensure that a mobile device is within a particular range, thereby eliminating the risk of fraudulent charges on a stolen fob. In such an embodiment, a fob may be disabled if the fob is not paired with the mobile device by virtue of being disconnected and/or physically separated from the mobile device. The secure fob also may include enhanced features to authorize transactions and locate the mobile device and/or the secure fob. | 09-18-2014 |
20140358656 | SYSTEM AND METHOD PROVIDING FLOW-THROUGH PRIVATE LABEL CARD ACQUISITION - The disclosed embodiments include methods, systems, and articles of manufacture for providing offers for merchant accounts. The disclosed embodiments include, for example, a system for providing offers for accounts associated with a merchant. The system may be configured to receive a product identifier from a consumer, the product identifier identifying a product available from a merchant. The system may also determine whether the consumer has a current financial service account associated with the merchant. Further, the system may determine one or more incentives to offer the consumer, the one or more incentives being based at least in part on the product identifier. The system may also generate an invitation to apply for a new financial service account associated with the merchant when the consumer does not have a current financial service account associated with the merchant, communicate the invitation to apply to the consumer, and award the one or more incentives to the consumer based on a response to the invitation to apply. | 12-04-2014 |
20140358660 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OFFERING PRODUCTS USING LINKED TRANSACTIONS - The disclosed embodiments include methods, systems, and articles of manufacture for providing offers for linked transactions. Transaction data corresponding to a first product physically purchased using a financial service account and product identification data identifying the first purchased product are received. The transaction data and the product identification data are associated. A consumer that purchased the first product is determined based on at least the transaction data. Follow-on purchase to offer for sale to the consumer based on the product identification data is determined and a follow-up purchase offer to purchase the follow-on product is generated. The consumer is provided with the follow-on purchase offer to enable the consumer to purchase the follow-on product in an electronic commerce purchase transaction. | 12-04-2014 |
20150302393 | ENHANCED NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATIONS ATTACHMENT - A secure fob that enables a user to pay for an item or items without needing to present a mobile device. A secure fob may include a proximity capability to ensure that a mobile device is within a particular range, thereby eliminating the risk of fraudulent charges on a stolen fob. In such an embodiment, a fob may be disabled if the fob is not paired with the mobile device by virtue of being disconnected and/or physically separated from the mobile device. The secure fob also may include enhanced features to authorize transactions and locate the mobile device and/or the secure fob. | 10-22-2015 |
20150356662 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LOCATION SENSING TO FACILITATE BEST PRICING OPTIONS - Systems and methods are provided for purchasing merchandise items at a desired purchase price. In accordance with certain embodiments, systems and methods are provided for specifying a desired purchase price for a merchandise item. Embodiments of the present disclosure may also provide systems and methods for completing purchases of the merchandise item when the purchase price of the merchandise item is less than or equal to the desired purchase price. Other embodiments of the present disclosure may also provide systems and methods to determine and/or adjust the purchase price for a merchandise item and notify the customer when the adjusted purchase price is less than or equal to the desired purchase price. | 12-10-2015 |
20150356667 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LOCATION SENSING FOR PURCHASES - Systems and methods are provided for assisting a customer with purchasing a merchandise item in a store. Assisting the customer may include determining a location of a customer (i.e., customer device) in the store, identifying merchandise items located adjacent to the customer, receiving selection of a merchandise item for purchase from the identified merchandise items, receiving payment authorization information for the purchase, and initiating delivery of the merchandise item to the customer. Additionally, systems and methods are provided for inventory management in a store. Consistent with certain embodiments, computer-implemented systems and methods are provided for selecting a sensor, receiving a sensor identifier and a position of the sensor, receiving merchandise identifiers for merchandise items located near the sensor, and storing the merchandise identifiers in association with the sensor identifier. Additionally, systems and methods are provided for providing directions to a customer for locating a selected merchandise item in the store. | 12-10-2015 |
20160027029 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCT PLACEMENT OPTIMIZATION BY SENSING CUSTOMER TRAFFIC IN STORES - The disclosed embodiments generally relate to in-store customer traffic analysis systems and methods. The system includes at least one sensor positioned within a retail store, at least one display associated with the at least one sensor, one or more memory devices storing instructions and one or more hardware processors configured to execute the instructions to perform operations. The operations include receiving a sensor signal indicating that a user device is within a proximity to the at least one sensor in the retail store, extracting a user device identifier from the sensor signal, correlating the sensor signal to the at least one display, generating a foot traffic record associated with the user device identifier and the at least one display, based on the received sensor signal, and storing the generated foot traffic record. | 01-28-2016 |
20160078430 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DIGITAL AUTHENTICATION - A system and method for push notification authentication includes a communication interface that communicates with a mobile device via a network, a digital security delivery database that stores information about a user that is enrolled in push notification authentication, the information about a user that is enrolled in push notification authentication hardware includes characteristics of the mobile device and login information for the user, and an application programming interface (API) framework coupled to the communication interface that receives information indicating that a transaction requiring push notification authentication has been approved by a user of the mobile device, updates the digital security delivery database to indicate that the transaction requiring push notification authentication has been approved by the user, and transmits a transaction status to the mobile device. | 03-17-2016 |
Tyrone Poole, Atlanta, GA US
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20130172160 | EXERCISE SLED - Embodiments are described for an exercise sled including an upper portion detachably coupled to a lower portion through telescoping leg assemblies located at the corners of the sled. The upper portion includes a flat jumping surface to facilitate jumping or step-up type exercises, and the lower portion includes a sled rail portion to facilitate sliding across a surface, and a weight platform for the addition of plate weights. A number of attachment hooks facilitate the use of cords or handles to perform resistance exercises using the sled as an exercise platform. | 07-04-2013 |
Zsolt Levente Poole, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20140321798 | OPTICAL SENSOR EMPLOYING A REFRACTIVE INDEX ENGINEERED METAL OXIDE MATERIAL - An optical sensor device includes an optical waveguide portion having a core, the core having a first refractive index, and a functional material layer coupled to the optical fiber portion, the functional material layer being made of a metal oxide material, the functional material layer being structured to have a second refractive index, the second refractive index being less than the first refractive index. The functional material layer may be a nanostructure material comprising the metal oxide material with a plurality of holes or voids formed therein such that the functional material layer is caused to have the second refractive index. | 10-30-2014 |