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Annabelle Pratt, Hillsboro, OR US
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20090167092 | SIMULTANEOUS MULTI-VOLTAGE RAIL VOLTAGE REGULATION MESSAGES - Methods and mechanisms to simultaneously regulate two or more supply voltages provided to an integrated circuit by a voltage regulator. In an embodiment of the invention, a voltage regulation message exchanged between the integrated circuit and the voltage regulator includes an identifier indicating two or more supply voltages selected from a plurality of supply voltages provided to the integrated circuit by the voltage regulator, where the voltage regulation message relates to the indicated two or more supply voltages. In another embodiment, the voltage regulation message indicates a desired supply voltage level to which the indicated two or more supply voltages are to transition. | 07-02-2009 |
20110119513 | SEENSORLESS DIGITAL AVP IMPLEMENTATION FOR VOLTAGE REGULATORS - A voltage regulator may include a voltage converter to generate an output voltage based on an input voltage and a control signal. The voltage regulator may also include a control loop to adjust the control signal based on a magnitude of an error between a digital representation of the output voltage and an adaptive digital reference voltage. Additionally, the voltage regulator can have adaptive voltage positioning logic to modify the adaptive digital reference voltage based on the magnitude of the error. | 05-19-2011 |
20110199153 | Simultaneous Multi-Voltage Rail Voltage Regulation Messages - Methods and mechanisms to simultaneously regulate two or more supply voltages provided to an integrated circuit by a voltage regulator. In an embodiment of the invention, a voltage regulation message exchanged between the integrated circuit and the voltage regulator includes an identifier indicating two or more supply voltages selected from a plurality of supply voltages provided to the integrated circuit by the voltage regulator, where the voltage regulation message relates to the indicated two or more supply voltages. In another embodiment, the voltage regulation message indicates a desired supply voltage level to which the indicated two or more supply voltages are to transition. | 08-18-2011 |
20110267019 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS TO DIGITALLY BALANCE CURRENTS OF A MULTI-PHASE VOLTAGE REGULATOR - Methods and systems to generate a digital error indication of an input signal relative to a reference signal, using resistors, comparators, and latches. The digital error indication may indicate that the input signal is within a range of the reference signal, above the range, or below the range. The methods and systems may be implemented within a multi-phase digital voltage regulator to generate a digital error indication for each of a plurality of phase currents relative to an instantaneous average of the phase currents. The digital voltage regulator may be fabricated on an integrated circuit die with a corresponding load, such as a processor. The digital voltage regulator may include a plurality of multiplier or look-up based gain modules, each to receive a corresponding one of the digital error signals and to output one of three values. Outputs of each gain module may be integrated over time. | 11-03-2011 |
20120154005 | PULSE WIDTH MODULATED SIGNAL GENERATION METHOD AND APPARATUS - Various embodiments associated with methods, apparatuses and systems, digital pulse width modulator (DPWM) comprising a counter logic, including a bitwise negator, and a delay-locked loop (DLL), are disclosed herein. The embodiments may potentially have a shorter processing delay, smaller footprint and/or less power consumption. Other embodiments be also be disclosed or claimed. | 06-21-2012 |
20130015715 | SIMULTANEOUS MULTI-VOLTAGE RAIL VOLTAGE REGULATION MESSAGES - Methods and mechanisms to simultaneously regulate two or more supply voltages provided to an integrated circuit by a voltage regulator. In an embodiment of the invention, a voltage regulation message exchanged between the integrated circuit and the voltage regulator includes an identifier indicating two or more supply voltages selected from a plurality of supply voltages provided to the integrated circuit by the voltage regulator, where the voltage regulation message relates to the indicated two or more supply voltages. In another embodiment, the voltage regulation message indicates a desired supply voltage level to which the indicated two or more supply voltages are to transition. | 01-17-2013 |
20140266136 | HYBRID DIGITAL PULSE WIDTH MODULATION (PWM) BASED ON PHASES OF A SYSTEM CLOCK - Pulse width modulation (PWM) based on selectable phases of a system clock may be implemented with respect to leading-edge-modulation (LEM), trailing-edge-modulation (TEM), and/or dual-edge-modulation. An initial pulse may be generated based on a duty command, synchronous with the system clock, and may be registered with a D flip-flop under control of a selected phase of the system clock. Alternatively, a target count may be derived from the duty command, and an edge of the PWM pulse may be initiated when a count of the selected phase equals the target count. The pulse edge may be registered by a D flip-flop to a SR flip-flop under control of the selected phase. The phases of the system clock may be shared amongst multiple systems to generate multiple PWM signals. A system may include a DLL and digital logic, which may consist essentially of combinational logic and registers. | 09-18-2014 |
Benjamin G. Pratt, St. Paul, MN US
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20090243348 | ADJUSTABLE ERGONOMIC CHAIR - An ergonomic task chair having a front and a rear, including a laterally extending seat having a front and a rear, a back brace disposed above the rear of the seat, and a knee support disposed in the front of the chair, wherein the back brace and the knee support have a first position where there is a first minimum distance between the back brace and the knee support and a second position where there is a second minimum distance between the back brace and the knee support, the second minimum distance being less than the first minimum distance, wherein movement from the first minimum distance to the second minimum distance is triggered by a downward movement of the seat. | 10-01-2009 |
20120013151 | ADJUSTABLE ERGONOMIC CHAIR - An ergonomic task chair having a front and a rear, including a laterally extending seat having a front and a rear, a back brace disposed above the rear of the seat, and a knee support disposed in the front of the chair, wherein the back brace and the knee support have a first position where there is a first minimum distance between the back brace and the knee support and a second position where there is a second minimum distance between the back brace and the knee support, the second minimum distance being less than the first minimum distance, wherein movement from the first minimum distance to the second minimum distance is triggered by a downward movement of the seat. | 01-19-2012 |
Brian Pratt, Gresham, OR US
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20100123192 | SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A semiconductor component that includes gate electrodes and shield electrodes and a method of manufacturing the semiconductor component. A semiconductor material has a device region, a gate contact region, a termination region, and a drain contact region. One or more device trenches is formed in the device region and one or more termination trenches is formed in the edge termination region. Shielding electrodes are formed in portions of the device trenches that are adjacent their floors. A gate dielectric material is formed on the sidewalls of the trenches in the device region and gate electrodes are formed over and electrically isolated from the shielding electrodes. The gate electrodes in the trenches in the device region are connected to the gate electrodes in the trenches in the gate contact region. The shielding electrodes in the trenches in the device region are connected to the shielding electrodes in the termination region. | 05-20-2010 |
20100123193 | SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A semiconductor component that includes gate electrodes and shield electrodes and a method of manufacturing the semiconductor component. A semiconductor material has a device region, a gate contact region, a termination region, and a drain contact region. One or more device trenches is formed in the device region and one or more termination trenches is formed in the edge termination region. Shielding electrodes are formed in portions of the device trenches that are adjacent their floors. A gate dielectric material is formed on the sidewalls of the trenches in the device region and gate electrodes are formed over and electrically isolated from the shielding electrodes. The gate electrodes in the trenches in the device region are connected to the gate electrodes in the trenches in the gate contact region. The shielding electrodes in the trenches in the device region are connected to the shielding electrodes in the termination region. | 05-20-2010 |
20100123220 | TRENCH SHIELDING STRUCTURE FOR SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND METHOD - A shielding structure for a semiconductor device includes a plurality of trenches. The trenches include passivation liners and shield electrodes, which are formed therein. In one embodiment, the shielding structure is placed beneath a control pad. In another embodiment, the shielding structure is placed beneath a control runner. | 05-20-2010 |
20110127603 | SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A semiconductor component that includes gate electrodes and shield electrodes and a method of manufacturing the semiconductor component. A semiconductor material has a device region, a gate contact region, a termination region, and a drain contact region. One or more device trenches is formed in the device region and one or more termination trenches is formed in the edge termination region. Shielding electrodes are formed in portions of the device trenches that are adjacent their floors. A gate dielectric material is formed on the sidewalls of the trenches in the device region and gate electrodes are formed over and electrically isolated from the shielding electrodes. The gate electrodes in the trenches in the device region are connected to the gate electrodes in the trenches in the gate contact region. The shielding electrodes in the trenches in the device region are connected to the shielding electrodes in the termination region. | 06-02-2011 |
20130341712 | TRENCH SHIELDING STRUCTURE FOR SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND METHOD - A shielding structure for a semiconductor device includes a plurality of trenches. The trenches include passivation liners and shield electrodes, which are formed therein. In one embodiment, the shielding structure is placed beneath a control pad. In another embodiment, the shielding structure is placed beneath a control runner. | 12-26-2013 |
Charles F. Pratt, Granville, OH US
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20080290770 | Composite Tub Body For A Dishwasher - A dishwasher tub includes a main body having opposing side walls that are interconnected by a rear wall, all formed from a multi-layered composite material. A cap member is joined atop the opposing side and rear walls, a base member is joined to lower edge portions of the opposing side walls and rear wall, and a frontal halo member is mounted between the cap and base member to define an overall washing chamber having a front opening. Preferably, the multi-layered composite material includes an inner stainless layer, a rigid layer and an outer protective layer, such as a layer of stainless steel, a rigid polyester mat, and a protective layer of hard plastic or aluminum foil. The outer layer also preferably serves as a shipping container for the dishwasher, enabling components of the dishwasher to be transported to a designated location for final assembly. | 11-27-2008 |
Christopher K. Pratt, Hermitage, TN US
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20110178996 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CREATING A DE-DUPLICATED DATA SET - The present invention is directed to a system and method for creating a non-redundant data set from a plurality of data sources. Generally, the system and method operate by creating unique hash keys corresponding to unique data files; compiling the hash keys along with seeking information for the corresponding data files; de-duplicating the hash keys; and retrieving/storing the data files corresponding to the de-duplicated hash keys. Thus, in accordance with the system and method of the present invention, a non-redundant data set can be created from a plurality of data sources. The system of the present invention can operate independently or in conjunction with any de-duplicating methods and systems. For example, a de-duplicating method and system can be used to read and obtain data from a variety of media, regardless of the application used to generate the backup media. The component parts of a file may be read from a medium, including content and metadata pertaining to a file. These pieces of content and metadata may then be stored and associated. To avoid duplication of data, pieces of content and metadata may be compared to previously stored content and metadata. Furthermore, using these same methods and systems the content and metadata of a file may be associated with a location where the file resided. A database which stores these components and allows linking between the various stored components may be particularly useful in implementing embodiments of these methods and systems. | 07-21-2011 |
Clifford M. Pratt, Bethel, CT US
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20090156449 | ALKYLATED 1,3-BENZENEDIAMINE COMPOUNDS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING SAME - An alkylated 1,3-benzenediamine compound used as a deposit-control lubricant additives for organic materials including lubricating oil, gasoline, and diesel fuels. The invention improves the oxidative stability of the lubricants and fuels by adding the alkylated 1,3-benzenediamine compound. The alkylated 1,3-benzenediamine compound is formed using a catalytic hydrogenation that alkylates the 4 and/or 6 position of the central aromatic ring. | 06-18-2009 |
Daniel J. Pratt, Kaysville, UT US
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20110005157 | Masonry Block and Associated Methods - A cementitious masonry block that exhibits the appearance of finished natural stone comprises at least two substantially parallel stacking sides operable to be installed on or over other blocks to form a block wall. At least one hollow cell is formed in the block to provide a void for structural reinforcing. One or more display faces each exhibits a finish applied by natural stone finishing techniques. The block is formed from a cementitious mixture that is substantially homogenous throughout the masonry block and that, when cured, is substantially matched in color or grain, or both, to the natural stone that is being replicated. | 01-13-2011 |
Devin B. Pratt, Vail, AZ US
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20090289836 | HARDWARE COMPENSATING PULSE COMPRESSION FILTER SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method to improve a system's signal performance may comprise: generating a first signal, transmitting the first signal, receiving the first signal, and generating a second signal. The method may further comprise: identifying signal distortions generated by at least one of, a transmitter hardware that transmits the first signal and a receiver hardware that receives the first signal, modifying the second signal based upon the identified signal distortions, correlating the first signal and the second signal by a correlator to generate a correlated signal, and outputting the correlated signal. | 11-26-2009 |
Duncan Spalding Pratt, Rexford, NY US
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20080238338 | Method and system for providing scalable and configurable illumination - A modular, scalable and configurable incoherent light source is provided. The light source includes an array of lighting modules supported on a frame that focuses emitted radiation from the modules at a region of interest. The geometry and physical configuration of the support structures, including the frame, may accommodate various energy intensities at various distances. The modules may be made up of multiple LEDs or other individual light sources, may be of different or the same wavelength, and may be individually controllable for the ultimate lighting application. The light source may be used in medical imaging applications. | 10-02-2008 |
Francis J. Pratt, Onekama, MI US
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20100250782 | AUGMENTATIVE AND ALTERNATIVE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM WITH PERSONALIZED USER INTERFACE AND CONTENT - The disclosed methods and systems allow individuals with speech challenges to convey personalized expressive content to others. Implementation is performed on widely available and popular wireless handheld multimedia devices, which may help foster acceptance of the individuals and minimize any perceived differences. Users may easily create and add personalized content to the devices and may quickly customize the content selection interfaces of the devices. These tasks may be accomplished using either the devices themselves via a device-based content authoring tool running locally on the device, or using a Web-based authoring tool on a network server. The Web-based authoring tool allows users to create, capture, and store personalized content and customized content selection interfaces on the network server from virtually any location in the world with network access. The personalized content and customized interfaces may then be downloaded and synchronized automatically on the devices from time to time or as needed. | 09-30-2010 |
Frank Pratt, Tipp City, OH US
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20100066608 | Method and apparatus to minimize antenna backside signal response and ambiguity - Method and apparatus for minimizing antenna backside signal response and ambiguity in low frequency applications, particularly low frequency synthetic aperture radar (SAR). Various time delay elements are selectably switched into the signal path so as to cause a null to be placed in the antenna response pattern in the direction of undesired radar returns. The means for selectably switching may be dithered so as to introduce modulation onto the undesired radar return to aid in the discrimination and removal of the undesired radar return from the SAR image during post processing. | 03-18-2010 |
Gary Pratt, Hartland, WI US
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20120017018 | METHOD, SYSTEM, AND APPARATUS FOR COMMUNICATING USING MULTIPLE CONTROLLERS - Operating a control system includes repeatedly transmitting a first interrupt to at least one interface unit by a first controller of a plurality of controllers, wherein the first interrupt is transmitted at a first frequency. A first response is received at the first controller from the at least one interface unit responsive to the first interrupt, and a second response is received at a second controller of the plurality of controllers from the at least one interface unit, wherein the second response is aperiodic with respect to the first frequency. | 01-19-2012 |
20130041484 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ACQUIRING AND ANALYZING CONTROL LOOP FEEDBACK - A programmable logic controller is provided having an interface having at least one input/output terminal configured for connection to a plurality of nodes within a control loop, a proportional-integral-derivative controller coupled to the input module, an analyzer block coupled to the proportional-integral-derivative controller and the output, the analyzer block configured to acquire data for the control loop and analyze the data directly on the programmable logic controller. A method and system for acquiring and analyzing control loop data is also provided. | 02-14-2013 |
Gregg Pratt, Canton, GA US
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20080261937 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS AND METHOD FOR TREATING PEDIATRIC HYPOGONADISM - The present invention relates to compositions for treating prepubertal males of adolescent age with insufficient testosterone production using a hydroalcoholic testosterone gel formulation that provides, among other things, a desirable pharmacokinetic hormone profile, and methods of treating said adolescent males. | 10-23-2008 |
Gregory R. Pratt, Naperville, IL US
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20100317239 | COMPLIANT PIN CONTROL MODULE AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - Control modules having connectors with compliant pin terminals for connection to a printed circuit board (PCB) are provided. The module housing can be made of a die cast metal to withstand harsh environments and have at least one open bay area for receiving a connector having compliant pin contacts for connecting the module to a PCB. A plurality of compliant pin terminal can have a push shoulders for providing an engagement surface for insertion of the terminals through passages in a connector housing, for positioning the connector relative to the die cast housing during the mounting the connector to the die cast housing, and to transfer the force away from the connector housing applied in connecting the PCB to the compliant pin tips. The connectors can be linear and exposed terminal surfaces can be sealed against the elements by a sealant. The passages of the connector housing can have at one end of the passages cross shaped portions to allow for a strengthened die tool which forms the small passages and chamfered sides at the opposite end of the passages for tight engagement with the terminals to prevent leak of sealant. The connectors can include a three-pronged compliant pin grounding terminal to increase the current flow. | 12-16-2010 |
Jackie Bryan Pratt, Leonardtown, MD US
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20090266141 | Counter-Measure Expendable Load Simulator - A counter-measure expendable load simulator that includes a handle, a spring, a hammer and test recording equipment. The spring communicates with the handle, while the hammer communicates with the handle such that when the handle is engaged, the handle and hammer compresses the spring, and when the handle is released the spring expands and the spring drives the hammer into a dummy expendable such that the dummy expendable is impacted by the hammer. Test recording equipment records loads imparted by the hammer on the dummy expendable. | 10-29-2009 |
Jason Pratt, Milwaukee, WI US
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20110288335 | Preparation of Hop Acids and their Derivatives - A method for preparing a hop acid mixture having an enantiomeric excess of a (+)-tetrahydro-α-acid is disclosed. In the method, a racemate of a tetrahydro-α-acid is contacted with an amine to form a precipitate having an enantiomeric excess of the (+)-tetrahydro-α-acid. A method for preparing a hop acid is also disclosed. In the method, a racemate of a tetrahydro-α-acid is contacted with an amine to form a precipitate comprising a (+)-tetrahydro-α-acid, and the (+)-tetrahydro-α-acid is isomerized to a hop acid selected from the group consisting of (+)-trans-tetrahydro-iso-α-acids, (−)-cis-tetrahydro-iso-α-acids, and mixtures thereof, and reduced to (+)-trans-hexahydroiso-α-acids and (−)-cis-hexahydroiso-α-acids. An additive for flavoring a malt beverage is also disclosed. The additive includes a bittering agent selected from the group consisting of (+)-trans-tetrahydro-iso-α-acids, (−)-cis-tetrahydro-iso-α-acids, (+)-trans-hexahydroiso-α-acids, (−)-cis-hexahydroiso-α-acids, and mixtures thereof. | 11-24-2011 |
Jason D. Pratt, Minneapolis, MN US
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20120041110 | LATEX COATING COMPOSITIONS INCLUDING CARBOXY ESTER KETAL COALESCENTS, METHODS OF MANUFACTURE, AND USES THEROF - A latex coating composition is disclosed, comprising a latex polymer binder; water; and a ketal adduct of formula (1) | 02-16-2012 |
Jason Douglass Pratt, Plymouth, MN US
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20110021658 | Polyketal Compounds, Synthesis, and Applications - The invention relates to polyketal compounds. The compounds are synthesized by the selective ketalization of oxocarboxylic acids, e.g. keto acids and semialdehydes, and esters thereof with tetrols and higher polyols that products two or more cyclic ketal ester moieties per molecule, wherein the cyclic ketal moieties are situated in a bis-, tris-, or polyketal conformation. The invention further relates to applications of these compounds and subsequent reactions thereof. | 01-27-2011 |
Jeffrey Pratt, Chicago, IL US
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20080281669 | System and Method for Providing Electronic Price Feeds For Tradeable Objects - System and methods for a price feed generation are described. According to an example method described herein, upon receiving market information including a plurality of linear prices and order quantities, a reference price level is selected and a price feed message is generated to include the reference price level and the plurality of order quantities. The price feed message is then provided to client terminals. | 11-13-2008 |
20120123930 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING ELECTRONIC PRICE FEEDS FOR TRADEABLE OBJECTS - System and methods for a price feed generation are described. According to an example method described herein, upon receiving market information including a plurality of linear prices and order quantities, a reference price level is selected and a price feed message is generated to include the reference price level and the plurality of order quantities. The price feed message is then provided to client terminals. | 05-17-2012 |
20130124386 | System and Method for Providing Electronic Price Feeds for Tradeable Objects - System and methods for a price feed generation are described. According to an example method described herein, upon receiving market information including a plurality of linear prices and order quantities, a reference price level is selected and a price feed message is generated to include the reference price level and the plurality of order quantities. The price feed message is then provided to client terminals. | 05-16-2013 |
20140149276 | System and Method for Providing Electronic Price Feeds for Tradeable Objects - System and methods for a price feed generation are described. According to an example method described herein, upon receiving market information including a plurality of linear prices and order quantities, a reference price level is selected and a price feed message is generated to include the reference price level and the plurality of order quantities. The price feed message is then provided to client terminals. | 05-29-2014 |
Jerry Pratt, Pensacola, FL US
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20090132087 | Learning Capture Points for Humanoid Push Recovery - A system and method is disclosed for controlling a robot having at least two legs, the robot subjected to an event such as a push that requires the robot to take a step to prevent a fall. In one embodiment, a current capture point is determined, where the current capture point indicates a location on a ground surface that is the current best estimate of a stepping location for avoiding a fall and for reaching a stopped state. The robot is controlled to take a step toward the current capture point. After taking the step, if the robot fails to reach a stopped state without taking any additional steps, an updated current capture point is determined based on the state of the robot after taking the step. The current capture points can be stored in a capture point memory and initialized based on a model of the robot. | 05-21-2009 |
Jerry E. Pratt, Pensacola, FL US
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20110190935 | RECONFIGURABLE BALANCING ROBOT AND METHOD FOR MOVING OVER LARGE OBSTACLES - An apparatus and a method for robotic control that allows an unbalanced pendulum robot to raise its Center of Mass and balance on two motorized wheels. The robot includes a pair of arms that are connected to the upper body of the robot through motorized joints. The method consists of a series of movements employing the arms of the robot to raise the robot to the upright position. The method comprises a control loop in which the motorized drives are included for dynamic balance of the robot and the control of the arm apparatus. The robot is first configured as a low Center of Mass four-wheeled vehicle, then its Center of Mass is raised using a combination of its wheels and the joint located at the attachment point of the arm apparatus and the robot body, between the rear and front wheels; the method then applies accelerations to the rear wheels to dynamically pivot and further raise the Center of Mass up and over the main drive wheels bringing the robot into a balancing pendulum configuration. | 08-04-2011 |
20120016520 | RECONFIGURABLE BALANCING ROBOT AND METHOD FOR DYNAMICALLY TRANSITIONING BETWEEN STATICALLY STABLE MODE AND DYNAMICALLY BALANCED MODE - An apparatus and a method for robotic control that allows an unbalanced pendulum robot to raise its Center of Mass and balance on two motorized wheels. The robot includes a pair of arms that are connected to the upper body of the robot through motorized joints. The method consists of a series of movements employing the arms of the robot to raise the robot to the upright position. The method comprises a control loop in which the motorized drives are included for dynamic balance of the robot and the control of the arm apparatus. The robot is first configured as a low Center of Mass four-wheeled vehicle, then its Center of Mass is raised using a combination of its wheels and the joint located at the attachment point of the arm apparatus and the robot body, between the rear and front wheels; the method then applies accelerations to the rear wheels to dynamically pivot and further raise the Center of Mass up and over the main drive wheels bringing the robot into a balancing pendulum configuration. | 01-19-2012 |
20130184861 | Humanoid Robot that can Dynamically Walk with Limited Available Footholds in the Presence of Disturbances - A control system for a bipedal humanoid robot that utilizes certain fundamental characteristics of bipedal motion to provide a robust and relatively simple balancing and walking mechanism. The system primarily utilizes the concept of “capturability,” which is defined as the ability of the robot to come to a stop without falling by taking N or fewer steps. This ability is considered crucial to legged locomotion and is a useful, yet not overly restrictive criterion for stability. In the preferred embodiment, the bipedal robot is maintained in a 1-step capturable state. This means that future step-locating and driving decisions are made so that the robot may always be brought to a balanced halt with the taking of one step. Other embodiments maintain the bipedal robot in an N-step capturable state, in which the robot may always brought to a balanced halt by taking N or fewer steps. | 07-18-2013 |
John A. Pratt, Pleasant Plains, AR US
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20110155006 | INTERLOCKING PRINTING SLEEVES - A printing sleeve mandrel assembly for use in a rotary printing press is disclosed. The printing sleeve mandrel assembly includes a mandrel having an outer circumference and a plurality of printing sleeves each operable to be removeably disposed along the outer circumference of the mandrel. Each of the plurality of printing sleeves includes a first end and a second end wherein at least one of the first end and the second end includes an engagement mechanism, each engagement mechanism for removeably coupling with the engagement mechanism of an adjacent printing sleeve so that each of the plurality of printing sleeves are operable to rotate in conjunction with the other printing sleeves. | 06-30-2011 |
John K. Pratt, Kenosha, WI US
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20090176784 | ANTI-INFECTIVE AGENTS AND USES THEREOF - This invention relates to: (a) compounds and salts thereof that, inter alia, inhibit HCV; (b) intermediates useful for the preparation of such compounds and salts; (c) compositions comprising such compounds and salts; (d) methods for preparing such intermediates, compounds, salts, and compositions; (e) methods of use of such compounds, salts, and compositions; and (f) kits comprising such compounds, salts, and compositions. | 07-09-2009 |
20090186912 | ANTI-INFECTIVE AGENTS AND USES THEREOF - This invention relates to: (a) compounds and salts thereof that, inter alia, inhibit HCV; (b) intermediates useful for the preparation of such compounds and salts; (c) compositions comprising such compounds and salts; (d) methods for preparing such intermediates, compounds, salts, and compositions; (e) methods of use of such compounds, salts, and compositions; and (f) kits comprising such compounds, salts, and compositions. | 07-23-2009 |
20100029686 | HCV PROTEASE INHIBITORS AND USES THEREOF - This invention relates to: (a) compounds of formula I and salts thereof that, inter alia, are useful as hepatitis C virus (HCV) inhibitors; (b) intermediates useful for the preparation of such compounds and salts; (c) pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and salts; and (d) methods of use of such compounds, salts, and compositions. | 02-04-2010 |
20100317568 | Anti-Viral Compounds - Compounds effective in inhibiting replication of Hepatitis C virus (“HCV”) are described. This invention also relates to processes of making such compounds, compositions comprising such compounds, and methods of using such compounds to treat HCV infection. | 12-16-2010 |
20110070193 | Anti-Infective Agents and Uses Thereof - This invention relates to: (a) compounds and salts thereof that, inter alia, inhibit HCV; (b) intermediates useful for the preparation of such compounds and salts; (c) compositions comprising such compounds and salts; (d) methods for preparing such intermediates, compounds, salts, and compositions; (e) methods of use of such compounds, salts, and compositions; and (f) kits comprising such compounds, salts, and compositions. | 03-24-2011 |
20110092415 | Anti-Viral Compounds - Compounds effective in inhibiting replication of Hepatitis C virus (“HCV”) are described. This invention also relates to processes of making such compounds, compositions comprising such compounds, and methods of using such compounds to treat HCV infection. | 04-21-2011 |
20110207699 | Anti-Viral Compounds - Compounds effective in inhibiting replication of Hepatitis C virus (“HCV”) are described. This invention also relates to processes of making such compounds, compositions comprising such compounds, and methods of using such compounds to treat HCV infection. | 08-25-2011 |
20120004196 | Anti-Viral Compounds - Compounds effective in inhibiting replication of Hepatitis C virus (“HCV”) are described. This invention also relates to processes of making such compounds, compositions comprising such compounds, and methods of using such compounds to treat HCV infection. | 01-05-2012 |
20120082646 | Antiviral Compounds And Uses Thereof - This invention relates to: (a) compounds and salts thereof that, inter alia, inhibit HCV; (b) intermediates useful for the preparation of such compounds and salts; (c) compositions comprising such compounds and salts; (d) methods for preparing such intermediates, compounds, salts, and compositions; (e) methods of use of such compounds, salts, and compositions; and (f) kits comprising such compounds, salts, and compositions. | 04-05-2012 |
20120100104 | Antiviral Compounds And Uses Thereof - This invention relates to: (a) compounds and salts thereof that, inter alia, inhibit HCV; (b) intermediates useful for the preparation of such compounds and salts; (c) compositions comprising such compounds and salts; (d) methods for preparing such intermediates, compounds, salts, and compositions; (e) methods of use of such compounds, salts, and compositions; and (f) kits comprising such compounds, salts, and compositions. | 04-26-2012 |
20120172290 | Anti-Viral Compounds - Compounds effective in inhibiting replication of Hepatitis C virus (“HCV”) are described. This invention also relates to processes of making such compounds, compositions comprising such compounds, and methods of using such compounds to treat HCV infection. | 07-05-2012 |
20120189580 | ANTI-INFECTIVE AGENTS AND USES THEREOF - This invention relates to: (a) compounds and salts thereof that, inter alia, inhibit HCV; (b) intermediates useful for the preparation of such compounds and salts; (c) compositions comprising such compounds and salts; (d) methods for preparing such intermediates, compounds, salts, and compositions; (e) methods of use of such compounds, salts, and compositions; and (f) kits comprising such compounds, salts, and compositions. | 07-26-2012 |
20120213733 | ANTI-INFECTIVE AGENTS AND USES THEREOF - This invention relates to: (a) compounds and salts thereof that, inter alia, inhibit HCV; (b) intermediates useful for the preparation of such compounds and salts; (c) compositions comprising such compounds and salts; (d) methods for preparing such intermediates, compounds, salts, and compositions; (e) methods of use of such compounds, salts, and compositions; and (f) kits comprising such compounds, salts, and compositions. | 08-23-2012 |
20120220562 | Anti-Viral Compounds - Compounds effective in inhibiting replication of Hepatitis C virus (“HCV”) are described. This invention also relates to processes of making such compounds, compositions comprising such compounds, and methods of using such compounds to treat HCV infection. | 08-30-2012 |
20120244119 | ANTI-INFECTIVE AGENTS AND USES THEREOF - This invention relates to: (a) compounds and salts thereof that, inter alia, inhibit HCV; (b) intermediates useful for the preparation of such compounds and salts; (c) compositions comprising such compounds and salts; (d) methods for preparing such intermediates, compounds, salts, and compositions; (e) methods of use of such compounds, salts, and compositions; and (f) kits comprising such compounds, salts, and compositions. | 09-27-2012 |
20130281450 | ISOINDOLONE DERIVATIVES - The present invention provides for compounds of formula (I) | 10-24-2013 |
20130303547 | HCV Protease Inhibitors and Uses Thereof - This invention relates to: (a) compounds of formula I and salts thereof that, inter alia, are useful as hepatitis C virus (HCV) inhibitors; (b) intermediates useful for the preparation of such compounds and salts; (c) pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and salts; and (d) methods of use of such compounds, salts, and compositions. | 11-14-2013 |
20130331382 | Pyridinone and Pyridazinone Derivatives - The present invention provides for compounds of formula (I) | 12-12-2013 |
20140038919 | HEPATITIS C INHIBITORS AND USES THEREOF - This disclosure relates to: (a) compounds and salts thereof that, inter alia, inhibit HCV; (b) intermediates useful for the preparation of such compounds and salts; (c) compositions comprising such compounds and salts; (d) methods for preparing such intermediates, compounds, salts, and compositions; (e) methods of use of such compounds, salts, and compositions; and (f) kits comprising such compounds, salts, and compositions. | 02-06-2014 |
20140080868 | Methods for Treating HCV - Pan-genotypic HCV inhibitors are described. This invention also relates to methods of using these inhibitors to treat HCV infection. | 03-20-2014 |
20140080869 | Methods for Treating HCV - Pan-genotypic HCV inhibitors are described. This invention also relates to methods of using these inhibitors to treat HCV infection. | 03-20-2014 |
20140080886 | Methods for Treating HCV - Pan-genotypic HCV inhibitors are described. This invention also relates to methods of using these inhibitors to treat HCV infection. | 03-20-2014 |
20140162971 | BROMODOMAIN INHIBITORS - The present invention provides for compounds of formula (I) | 06-12-2014 |
20140235638 | Anti-Infective Agents and Uses Thereof - This invention relates to: (a) compounds and salts thereof that, inter alia, HCV; (b) intermediates useful for the preparation of such compounds and salts; (c) compositions comprising such compounds and salts; (d) methods for preparing such intermediates, compounds, salts, and compositions; (e) methods of use of such compounds, salts, and compositions; and (f) kits comprising such compounds, salts, and compositions. | 08-21-2014 |
20140294766 | Anti-Infective Agents and Uses Thereof - This invention relates to: (a) compounds and salts thereof that, inter alia, inhibit HCV; (b) intermediates useful for the preparation of such compounds and salts; (c) compositions comprising such compounds and salts; (d) methods for preparing such intermediates, compounds, salts, and compositions; (e) methods of use of such compounds, salts, and compositions; and (f) kits comprising such compounds, salts, and compositions. | 10-02-2014 |
20140315792 | ANTI-VIRAL COMPOUNDS - Compounds effective in inhibiting replication of Hepatitis C virus (“HCV”) are described. This invention also relates to processes of making such compounds, compositions comprising such compounds, and methods of using such compounds to treat HCV infection. | 10-23-2014 |
20150056164 | Antiviral Compounds and Uses Thereof - This invention relates to: (a) compounds and salts thereof that, inter alia, inhibit HCV; (b) intermediates useful for the preparation of such compounds and salts; (c) compositions comprising such compounds and salts; (d) methods for preparing such intermediates, compounds, salts, and compositions; (e) methods of use of such compounds, salts, and compositions; and (f) kits comprising such compounds, salts, and compositions. | 02-26-2015 |
20150087618 | Anti-Viral Compounds - Compounds effective in inhibiting replication of Hepatitis C virus (“HCV”) are described. This invention also relates to processes of making such compounds, compositions comprising such compounds, and methods of using such compounds to treat HCV infection. | 03-26-2015 |
John P. Pratt, American Fork, UT US
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20090063479 | SEARCH TEMPLATES - Searching a data store for parameter patterns specified in a query. A method includes receiving a query from a user including N parameter patterns. One or more alternatives are associated to one or more of the N parameter patterns. One or more templates are created. Each of the templates describes a number of microsearches. Each of the microsearches includes one or more of the N parameter patterns or the alternatives. Microsearches described by at least one of the one or more templates are enumerated. One or more sub-microsearches are performed by searching for parameter patterns and/or alternatives. Each sub-microsearch may have less than all terms needed for a full microsearch. Based on the results of the one or more sub-microsearches, one or more microsearches are eliminated from searching. The data store is searched using one or more of the remaining microsearches. | 03-05-2009 |
John R. Pratt, Charlotte, NC US
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20090014219 | Cart With Lift And Drive Assist - There is provided a cart for lifting and moving materials. The cart includes a lift mechanism for raising and lowering a support surface to lift the materials during transport. The cart also includes a motorized drive wheel assembly which provides a drive force in a forward or backward direction to assist the operator in moving the materials. The motorized drive wheel assembly has a variable vertical position relative to the cart wheels to enable the drive wheels to provide a drive force over contoured surfaces, such as near the base or top of a ramp. The motorized drive wheel assembly also includes a weight to maintain a minimum normal force for traction and includes a differential to allow the drive wheels to rotate at differing speeds to facilitate convenient steering of the cart. The cart is powered by one or more rechargeable batteries. | 01-15-2009 |
20090067967 | BATTERY-CHANGING VEHICLE WITH CANTILEVERED BOOM - A battery-changing vehicle includes a mobile carriage, a frame disposed above the mobile carriage, and a boom assembly connected to the frame. The mobile carriage defines a loading deck for receiving and transporting a battery. The boom assembly includes a lift hoist that lifts a battery to and from the loading deck. The lift hoist is capable of lateral movement between an extended disposition, at which the lift hoist is cantilevered away from the loading deck, and a withdrawn disposition, at which the lift hoist is disposed above the loading deck. The battery-changing vehicle may also include a transfer arm capable of transferring a battery to and from the loading deck. | 03-12-2009 |
20110176906 | BATTERY-CHANGING VEHICLE WITH CANTILEVERED BOOM - A battery-changing vehicle includes a mobile carriage, a frame disposed above the mobile carriage, and a boom assembly connected to the frame. The mobile carriage defines a loading deck for receiving and transporting a battery. The boom assembly includes a lift hoist that lifts a battery to and from the loading deck. The lift hoist is capable of lateral movement between an extended disposition, at which the lift hoist is cantilevered away from the loading deck, and a withdrawn disposition, at which the lift hoist is disposed above the loading deck. The battery-changing vehicle may also include a transfer arm capable of transferring a battery to and from the loading deck. | 07-21-2011 |
Karen Pratt, Carbondale, IL US
Laura Vivian Pratt, Hopewell, NJ US
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20090101663 | Ice cream cone holding device - An ice cream cone holder includes a surface plate and fixes to the upper edge of a cup. The surface plate has a center section that holds an ice cream cone, an outer perimeter to secure the holder to the cup and openings within the surface plate to allow melted ice cream to flow to the bottom of the cup. | 04-23-2009 |
Lawrence Riley Pratt, Los Alamos, NM US
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20090128812 | Method of reducing peak broadening in analytical measurements - A method of reducing peak width in flow-through analytical instrumentation measurements, comprising introducing a sample into an analytical instrument; recording the time required for a plurality of individual analytes within the sample to travel a known distance between a first point and a second point within the analytical instrument to produce a plurality of travel times; recording the time required for a plurality of individual analytes within a sample to travel a known distance between a first point and a second point to produce a plurality of travel times; dividing the travel times into a plurality of groups comprising a fixed number of travel times; assigning a ranking to the travel times within a group; selecting from each group at least one travel time to produce a set of selected travel times; and producing from the set of selected travel times an output signal in the form of a peak. | 05-21-2009 |
Mark Pratt, Carmel, IN US
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20100250345 | AUDIO/VIDEO AUTOMATED PAYMENT FACILITY - A central monitoring station is linked to a plurality of remote terminals, such as payment terminals at a plurality of parking facilities. The central monitoring station and each remote terminal includes a two-way communication system in the form of a video camera and display, and audio speaker and microphone. The station and remote terminals are preferably linked through an Ethernet or Internet connection, although a hard-wired connection is also contemplated. The two-way communication system can be used by a customer at the remote terminal to achieve direct human interaction with an attendant at the remote central station to address problems occurring at the terminal. The communication system can also allow the attendant to manipulate the processor of each remote terminal to collect data, troubleshoot or override the function of the terminal. | 09-30-2010 |
20130124271 | AUDIO/VIDEO AUTOMATED PAYMENT FACILITY - A central monitoring station is linked to a plurality of remote terminals, such as payment terminals at a plurality of parking facilities. A two-way communication system enables communication between a customer who is remote from the central monitoring station and an attendant at the central monitoring station. The communication system may also allow the attendant to manipulate each remote terminal to collect data or troubleshoot or override the function of the terminal. | 05-16-2013 |
20140344028 | AUDIO/VIDEO AUTOMATED PAYMENT FACILITY - A central monitoring station is linked to a plurality of remote terminals, such as payment terminals at a plurality of parking facilities. A two-way communication system enables communication between a customer who is remote from the central monitoring station and an attendant at the central monitoring station. The communication system may also allow the attendant to manipulate each remote terminal to collect data or troubleshoot or override the function of the terminal. | 11-20-2014 |
Mark Pratt, Portland, OR US
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20100150541 | MOVABLE LENS SYSTEMS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - The present invention generally relates to photography, including both still photography and moving picture photography. One aspect of the invention is directed toward a lens system that includes a movable or flexible lens body carrying a lens. The lens body and lens can be moved to multiple user selected positions. The system further includes a retention device that is configured to retain the flexible lens body in the various user selected positions. In selected embodiments, the system includes an actuator for tilting the lens relative to a camera and/or for focusing the camera lens system. | 06-17-2010 |
20110078963 | Press-Fit Storm Window - Described are a new type of storm windows, along with an easy way (and less expensive) of installing the press-fit storm window, on existing frames or windows, without the hassle and expense of replacing the whole window (to save time, cost, and inconvenience), to increase R-value (insulation efficiency) for the windows (i.e. reduce energy waste). This relates to the construction and installation and use of easily installed low cost interior or exterior storm windows, which are attractive and effective in reducing heat and noise transmission. Different approaches and variations to implement this are shown here. | 04-07-2011 |
20110078964 | PRESS-FIT STORM WINDOW SYSTEM HAVING CONTROLLED BLOWOUT - Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a storm window having a controlled blowout mechanism. In some embodiments a blowout from wind pressure is controlled by the shape and orientation of a rigid window panel. Other embodiments include a venting portion with the storm window. Other embodiments rely on variation in restorative force within resilient material used to make the storm window. | 04-07-2011 |
20130025218 | PRESS-FIT STORM WINDOW - Described are a new type of storm windows, along with an easy way (and less expensive) of installing the press-fit storm window, on existing frames or windows, without the hassle and expense of replacing the whole window (to save time, cost, and inconvenience), to increase R-value (insulation efficiency) for the windows (i.e. reduce energy waste). This relates to the construction and installation and use of easily installed low cost interior or exterior storm windows, which are attractive and effective in reducing heat and noise transmission. Different approaches and variations to implement this are shown here. | 01-31-2013 |
20140174006 | PRESS FIT STORM WINDOW SYSTEM - Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a storm window having a controlled blowout mechanism. In some embodiments a blowout from wind pressure is controlled by the shape and orientation of a rigid window panel. Other embodiments include a venting portion with the storm window. Other embodiments rely on variation in restorative force within resilient material used to make the storm window. | 06-26-2014 |
Matthew Pratt, New York, NY US
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20090299741 | Detection and Use of Acoustic Signal Quality Indicators - A computer-driven device assists a user in self-regulating speech control of the device. The device processes an input signal representing human speech to compute acoustic signal quality indicators indicating conditions likely to be problematic to speech recognition, and advises the user of those conditions. | 12-03-2009 |
20130325485 | DETECTION AND USE OF ACOUSTIC SIGNAL QUALITY INDICATORS - A computer-driven device assists a user in self-regulating speech control of the device. The device processes an input signal representing human speech to compute acoustic signal quality indicators indicating conditions likely to be problematic to speech recognition, and advises the user of those conditions. | 12-05-2013 |
Michael Pratt, Collierville, TN US
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20080223613 | Repositionable insulator - A repositionable insulator housing for an angle connector formed from first and second housing sections that are joined together. Each housing section has an exterior surface and a base portion that includes an end wall, a pair of opposing side walls and a back wall. Each of the end walls and pairs of opposing side walls extend from the back walls to form open sides and open ends of the housing sections. When the two housing sections are joined together, the base sections form an enclosure with a pair of apertures in opposing walls. The two housing sections enclose an angle connector so that the open sides correspond and the first open ends form an opening in the housing. The pair of apertures are aligned and adapted to receive an elongated metal rod and the opening in the housing is adapted to receive a conductor. | 09-18-2008 |
Michael J. Pratt, Draper, UT US
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20080236452 | Convertible Multi-Functional Furniture - Convertible, multi-functional furniture is disclosed that has at least a standard configuration and a converted configuration, the standard and converted configurations providing different uses for the convertible furniture. | 10-02-2008 |
20100223740 | Motorcycle Ramp with Resting Platform - Motorcycle ramps that permit a single individual to safely and easily load a motorcycle to/from an elevated surface, such as a truck bed, without assistance of a second individual are described. The motorcycle ramp includes a fixed or moveable resting platform that receives and secures a rear wheel of the motorcycle, thereby preventing gravity from causing the motorcycle to roll uncontrolled down the ramp. When the rear wheel is resting on the platform, the person pushing the motorcycle up or down the ramp is more easily able to climb to and from the elevated surface, as the individual only needs to steady the motorcycle against sideways motion and needs not worry about backward motion down the ramp. The person is commonly able to prevent unwanted sideways motion using a single hand, freeing the person's other hand to assist in climbing up to or down from the elevated surface. | 09-09-2010 |
20110094976 | MOTORCYCLE STAND - A simple-to-use motorcycle stand does not require any moving parts, and adequately supports a motorcycle in an upright position. The motorcycle is simply pushed forward onto the stand and pulled backward off the stand causing rotational movement of at least a portion of the stand, which may include some translational movement of the stand across an underlying surface. The stand includes one or more structures that engage portions of the motorcycle as the motorcycle is pushed into the stand, thereby causing the rotational movement. As the motorcycle continues moving forward over the stand, the one or more structures engage the body of the motorcycle behind the front wheel, supporting the motorcycle in an upright position. Meanwhile an opposite side of the stand engages the ground. The entire process for engaging or disengaging the stand can be accomplished in one smooth movement of pushing the motorcycle forward or backward. | 04-28-2011 |
Michael James Pratt, Draper, UT US
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20090212174 | Golf Bag Stand System - A golf bag stand system is described wherein the legs of the stand system deploy in an arcuate path. The arcuate path permits the legs of the golf bag stand system to be widely deployed to support the golf bag while minimizing entanglement issues during deployment and retraction. The arcuate deployment keeps the legs closer to the center line of the bag during a greater period of the deployment/retraction, with the sideward/outward movement of the legs occurring at the end of leg deployment and at the beginning of leg retraction. This may be achieved by hingedly connecting the legs to the golf bag with an axis of rotation that is inclined toward the center of the golf bag. The legs of the golf bag include a bend or jog that permits the inclined axis of rotation while keeping the legs close to the golf bag when in the retracted position. | 08-27-2009 |
20130087424 | Foldable Easy-Access Bag - Soft sided bags having a flexible frame system are disclosed and described herein. A plurality of structure forming frame members engage guides in the bag body to provide the soft sided bag with a resilient structure, and to further provide content protection and accessibility. Soft sided bag may use structure forming frame members with varying levels of stiffness to provide a desired structure to the soft sided bag. A unique structure forming frame member is disclosed which includes an outer sheath and inner rod that gives the bag body structure, durability, flexibility, resiliency, and differing degrees of restorative force along one continuous member. Various non-limiting configurations are disclosed that provide the soft sided bag with a desired shape as well as the ability to collapse to smaller configurations. | 04-11-2013 |
20130087994 | Foldable Golf Cart - A foldable golf pull/push cart is disclosed. In some embodiments, the foldable golf cart is selectively foldable between a folded configuration and an unfolded configuration. In such embodiments, the foldable golf cart is configured to be permanently attached to a golf club bag in both the folded and unfolded configurations as well as while the golf cart is transitioned between the forgoing configurations. According to some embodiments, the golf cart is compact and light enough such that it does not appreciably add to either the dimensions of the golf club bag or the weight of a standard golf club bag containing clubs and other golf equipment. In this way, when the golf cart is in a folded configuration, the golf cart and bag combination can be handled and/or transported as easily as the bag itself. In some embodiments, the golf cart is configured to accommodate any bag a user prefers. | 04-11-2013 |
Michael K. Pratt, Minnetonka, MN US
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20110317348 | WALL-MOUNTABLE MEDIA CONVERTER - In one embodiment, a media converter comprises a power interface that extracts power from a communication medium coupled to the media converter for powering the media converter. In another embodiment, a connector comprises a first media attachment interface to physically attach a first communication medium to the connector and a second media attachment interface to physically attach a second communication medium to the connector. The connector further comprises a mounting interface to physically attach the connector to a structure. The connector communicatively couples the first communication medium and the second communication medium. The connector processes management data communicated over at least one of the first communication medium and the second communication medium. | 12-29-2011 |
Michael L. Pratt, Collierville, TN US
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20090075527 | Terminal with integral strain relief - A terminal and a method for making a terminal that includes a connector end and a terminal barrel, preferably formed from a sheet of metal. The terminal barrel includes a cylindrical wall having a first section corresponding to a first end and a second section corresponding to a second end. The thickness of the first section is reduced so that it is less than the thickness of the second section and the first section is flared to increase the diameter. The first end is flared after a nylon or plastic insulator is fitted over the terminal barrel. The first end is adapted for receiving an electrical conductor and the second end connects to the connector end. | 03-19-2009 |
20090075528 | 90-Degree ferrule and pin terminals - A ferrule or pin terminal is provided with a bend to facilitate terminations in confined or restricted spaces and provides consistency and uniformity. The ferrule terminal embodiment of the present invention includes a ferrule portion and a barrel portion. The ferrule portion includes a cylindrical wall, a first end, a second end, a longitudinal axis and a stress relief aperture. The ferrule portion is bent along the longitudinal axis to form a bend. The pin terminal embodiment of the present invention includes a solid pin portion and a barrel portion. The solid pin portion includes a body, a first end and a second end and has a longitudinal axis. The first end of the solid pin portion is angularly disposed from the second end. In both embodiments, the barrel portion includes a cylindrical body having a first end adapted to receive an electrical wire and a second end connected to the second end of the ferrule. | 03-19-2009 |
Michael Sean Pratt, Saint Bernard, OH US
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20080233382 | Nonwoven Fibrous Structure Comprising Compressed Sites and Molded Elements - A nonwoven fibrous structure comprising compressed sites and molded elements. The combination of compressed sites and molded elements may provide for a fibrous structure comprising structural integrity in use, dispersability when flushed, and assistance to the user in cleansing. | 09-25-2008 |
Nancy H. Pratt, Essex Junction, VT US
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20080229006 | High Bandwidth Low-Latency Semaphore Mapped Protocol (SMP) For Multi-Core Systems On Chips - A system and method for dynamically managing movement of semaphore data within the system. The system includes, but is no limited to, a plurality of functional units communicating over the network, a memory device communication with the plurality of functional units over the network, and at least one semaphore storage unit communicating with the plurality of functional unites and the memory device over the network. The plurality of functional units include a plurality of functional unit memory locations. The memory device includes a plurality of memory device memory locations. The at least one semaphore storage unit includes a plurality of semaphore storage unit memory locations. The at least one semaphore storage unit controls dynamic movement of the semaphore data among the plurality of functional unit memory locations, the plurality of memory device memory locations, the plurality of semaphore storage unit memory locations, and any combinations therof. | 09-18-2008 |
20080229074 | Design Structure for Localized Control Caching Resulting in Power Efficient Control Logic - A design structure for an integrated circuit (IC) including a decoder decoding instructions, shadow latches storing instructions as a localized loop, and a state machine controlling the decoder and the plurality of shadow latches. When the state machine identifies instructions that are the same as those stored in the localized loop, it deactivates the decoder and activates the plurality of shadow latches to retrieve and execute the localized loop in place of the instructions provided by the decoder. Additionally, a method of providing localized control caching operations in an IC to reduce power dissipation is provided. The method includes initializing a state machine to control the IC, providing a plurality of shadow latches, decoding a set of instructions, detecting a loop of decoded instructions, caching the loop of decoded instructions in the shadow latches as a localized loop, detecting a loop end signal for the loop and stopping the caching of the localized loop. | 09-18-2008 |
20090138676 | DESIGN STRUCTURES INCLUDING CIRCUITS FOR NOISE REDUCTION IN DIGITAL SYSTEMS - A design structure including a digital system. The digital system includes (a) a first logic circuit and a second logic circuit, (b) a first register, (c) a second register, (d) a third register, (e) a clock generator circuit, and (f) a controller circuit. The first logic circuit is capable of obtaining first data and sending second data. The second logic circuit is capable of obtaining the second data and sending third data. The clock generator circuit is capable of asserting (i) a first register clock signal at a first time point, (ii) a second register clock signal at a second time point, and (iii) a third register clock signal at a third time point. The controller circuit is capable of (i) determining a fourth time point, (ii) determining a fifth time point, (iii) controlling the clock generator circuit to assert the second register clock signal. | 05-28-2009 |
20140129888 | STAGGERED START OF BIST CONTROLLERS AND BIST ENGINES - Each register in each built-in self-test (BIST) controller contains a BIST controller-specific start count value that is different from at least one other BIST controller-specific start count. A test controller provides a start command simultaneously to all the BIST controllers. This causes each of the BIST controllers to simultaneously begin a countdown of the BIST controller-specific start count values, using a counter. Each of the BIST controllers starts a test procedure in a corresponding BIST domain when the countdown completes (in the corresponding BIST controller). Thus, the test procedure starts at different times in at least two of the BIST domains based on the difference of the BIST controller-specific start count values in the different registers. Further, during the test procedure, each stagger controller can stagger the start of each BIST engine within the corresponding BIST domain to which the stagger controller is connected. | 05-08-2014 |
Nathan Pratt, Oklahoma City, OK US
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20120118992 | FLUID SHAPING APPARATUS - A fluid shaping apparatus includes a nozzle and one or more armature bars. The nozzle includes a first end and a second end and has an inlet port positioned at the first end of the nozzle and an outlet port positioned at the second end of the nozzle. The nozzle also includes one or more armature bar guides that are used to retain the armature bars. During use, the nozzle accepts a water flow through the inlet port and delivers that water flow through the outlet port. In the preferred embodiment, the water flow is directed through the outlet port to a deflection plate. The shape of the water flow is then formed and extended by constraining the edges of its shape with the plurality of armature bars, which are connected to the nozzle via a plurality of armature bar attachment guides. | 05-17-2012 |
20120192474 | SLIDE-LOCK ENGAGEMENT DEVICE - A device for selectively engaging and depressing the slide lock of a firearm includes a pair of engagement tabs that may be utilized in the field stripping of a firearm. In particular, the tabs have slots that are configured to accept the slide lock of the firearm, and facilitate disengagement of the lock to the slide assembly of the firearm. | 08-02-2012 |
Raymond Pratt, Baltimore, MD US
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20090042939 | Methods and Compositions Using Cholinesterase Inhibitors - The invention provides methods for treating and/or preventing Alzheimer's disease, psychiatric illnesses, encephalitis, meningitis, fetal alcohol syndrome, Karsakoff's syndrome, anoxic brain injury, cardiopulmonary resuscitation injuries, diabetes, Sjogren's syndrome, mental retardation, developmental delay, menopause, strokes, macular degeneration, neuronal loss associated with macular degeneration, sleep disorders, severe Alzheimer's disease, jet lag, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety disorders, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder, amnesia, and other disorders by administering to a patient in need thereof at least one cholinesterase inhibitor. The invention also provides novel pharmaceutical compositions that can be administered to the eyes or to the nose of patients. In one embodiment, the cholinesterase inhibitor is donepezil, a stereoisomer thereof and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. In other embodiments, the cholinesterase inhibitor can be one or more of phenserine, tolserine, phenethylnorcymserine, ganstigmine, epastigmine, tacrine, physostigmine, pyridostigmine, neostigmine, rivastigmine, galantamine, citicoline, velnacrine, huperzine, metrifonate, heptastigmine, edrophonium, TAK-147, T-82, and upreazine. | 02-12-2009 |
20090042940 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS USING CHOLINESTERASE INHIBITORS - The invention provides methods for treating and/or preventing Alzheimer's disease, psychiatric illnesses, encephalitis, meningitis, fetal alcohol syndrome, Karsakoff's syndrome, anoxic brain injury, cardiopulmonary resuscitation injuries, diabetes, Sjogren's syndrome, mental retardation, developmental delay, menopause, strokes, macular degeneration, neuronal loss associated with macular degeneration, sleep disorders, severe Alzheimer's disease, jet lag, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety disorders, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder, amnesia, and other disorders by administering to a patient in need thereof at least one cholinesterase inhibitor. The invention also provides novel pharmaceutical compositions that can be administered to the eyes or to the nose of patients. In one embodiment, the cholinesterase inhibitor is donepezil, a stereoisomer thereof and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. In other embodiments, the cholinesterase inhibitor can be one or more of phenserine, tolserine, phenethylnorcymserine, ganstigmine, epastigmine, tacrine, physostigmine, pyridostigmine, neostigmine, rivastigmine, galantamine, citicoline, velnacrine, huperzine, metrifonate, heptastigmine, edrophonium, TAK-147, T-82, and upreazine. | 02-12-2009 |
20110053981 | Methods and Compositions Using Cholinesterase Inhibitors - The invention provides methods for treating and/or preventing Alzheimer's disease, psychiatric illnesses, encephalitis, meningitis, fetal alcohol syndrome, Karsakoff's syndrome, anoxic brain injury, cardiopulmonary resuscitation injuries, diabetes, Sjogren's syndrome, mental retardation, developmental delay, menopause, strokes, macular degeneration, neuronal loss associated with macular degeneration, sleep disorders, severe Alzheimer's disease, jet lag, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety disorders, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder, amnesia, and other disorders by administering to a patient in need thereof at least one cholinesterase inhibitor. The invention also provides novel pharmaceutical compositions that can be administered to the eyes or to the nose of patients. In one embodiment, the cholinesterase inhibitor is donepezil, a stereoisomer thereof and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. In other embodiments, the cholinesterase inhibitor can be one or more of phenserine, tolserine, phenethylnorcymserine, ganstigmine, epastigmine, tacrine, physostigmine, pyridostigmine, neostigmine, rivastigmine, galantamine, citicoline, velnacrine, huperzine, metrifonate, heptastigmine, edrophonium, TAK-147, T-82, and upreazine. | 03-03-2011 |
Raymond Pratt, Downingtown, PA US
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20080312189 | Cadasil Treatment with Cholinesterase Inhibitors - The invention provides methods for treating and/or preventing cerebral autosomal dominant arteriopathy with subcortical infarcts and leukoencephalopathy (CADASIL) in a patient in need thereof by administering a therapeutically effective amount of at least one cholinesterase inhibitor. The invention also provides methods for treating and/or preventing neurovascular diseases caused by one or more mutations of the human Notch3 gene by administering a therapeutically effective amount of at least one cholinesterase inhibitor. In one embodiment, the cholinesterase inhibitor is donepezil, a stereoisomer thereof and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The methods of the invention may further include administering a therapeutically effective amount of an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor | 12-18-2008 |
Regina Pratt, St. Louis, MO US
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20110253055 | ANIMAL LITTERS - The invention provides animal litters and methods of making and using such litters. The animal litters comprise (a) a plurality of absorbent particles comprising (i) a non-swelling particle and (ii) a clumping material coated on the non-swelling particle and (b) a plurality of one or more filler particles that are not associated with the absorbent particles. The filler particles provide additional functionality to the litters, e.g., controlling odor, absorbing moisture, releasing fragrance, controlling microorganisms, controlling dust, reducing density, reducing weight, and combinations thereof. The litters are made by producing the absorbent particles using conventional means and combining the absorbent particles with one or more filler particles that impart the desired characteristic to the litters. | 10-20-2011 |
Richard Pratt, Gorham, ME US
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20110185834 | Spinning Apparatus and Method of Assembly - The present invention is directed to a modular spinning apparatus adapted for the centrifugal separation of components in a biological sample. In one embodiment, the modular spinning apparatus comprises several non-lubricated elements which are designed and adapted for manual assembly within a sterile operating room. The elements comprise a lubrication free gearbox with a non-lubricated gear system therein, a rotatable riser shaft engaged with the gear system and a riser head fixedly engaged with the rotatable riser shaft. | 08-04-2011 |
Richard Pratt, Mount Vernon, IA US
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20100061884 | WHITE-COLORED COPPER ALLOY WITH REDUCED NICKEL CONTENT - Disclosed is a white-colored copper alloy comprising by weight up to 30% zinc, up to 20% manganese, up to 5% nickel with the balance copper. This alloy may have from 6% to 25% zinc, from 4% to 17% manganese, from 0.1% to 3.5% nickel and the balance copper. The balance copper in the alloy may further contain at least one of: up to 0.5% of at least one of the group which consists of Sn, Si, Co, Ti, Cr, Fe, Mg, Zr, and Ag; and up to 0.1% of at least one of the group which consists of P, B, Ca, Ge, Se, Te. It may also contain up to 0.3% Zr by weight. The alloy may have an electrical conductivity greater than 2.5% IACS at eddy current gauge exciting frequencies between 60 kHz and 480 kHz. | 03-11-2010 |
20140308159 | WHITE-COLORED COPPER ALLOY WITH REDUCED NICKEL CONTENT - Disclosed is a white-colored copper alloy comprising by weight up to 30% zinc, up to 20% manganese, up to 5% nickel with the balance copper. This alloy may have from 6% to 25% zinc, from 4% to 17% manganese, from 0.1% to 3.5% nickel and the balance copper. The balance copper in the alloy may further contain at least one of: up to 0.5% of at least one of the group which consists of Sn, Si, Co, Ti, Cr, Fe, Mg, Zr, and Ag; and up to 0.1% of at least one of the group which consists of P, B, Ca, Ge, Se, Te. It may also contain up to 0.3% Zr by weight. The alloy may have an electrical conductivity greater than 2.5% IACS at eddy current gauge exciting frequencies between 60 kHz and 480 kHz. | 10-16-2014 |
20140328721 | METHODS OF MAINTAINING AND USING A HIGH CONCENTRATION OF DISSOLVED COPPER ON THE SURFACE OF A USEFUL ARTICLE - A method for maintaining and using a high concentration of dissolved copper on a surface of a useful article by providing a copper surface without coatings thereon which increase the wetting angle and which isolate the copper surface and which has a surface roughness between 2 and 50 micro inches Ra, so as to kill microbes thereon. | 11-06-2014 |
20140329110 | METHODS OF MAINTAINING AND USING A HIGH CONCENTRATION OF DISSOLVED COPPER ON THE SURFACE OF A USEFUL ARTICLE - A method for maintaining and using a high concentration of dissolved copper on a surface of a useful article by providing a copper surface without coatings thereon which increase the wetting angle and which isolate the copper surface and which has a surface roughness between 2 and 50 micro inches Ra, so as to kill microbes thereon. | 11-06-2014 |
20140329111 | METHODS OF MAINTAINING AND USING A HIGH CONCENTRATION OF DISSOLVED COPPER ON THE SURFACE OF A USEFUL ARTICLE - A method for maintaining and using a high concentration of dissolved copper on a surface of a useful article by providing a copper surface without coatings thereon which increase the wetting angle and which isolate the copper surface and which has a surface roughness between 2 and 50 micro inches Ra, so as to kill microbes thereon. | 11-06-2014 |
Richard C. Pratt, Gorham, ME US
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20090243318 | Device and method for lifting a pool skimmer basket - The present invention is directed to a skimmer basket lifting tool that enables a user to engage and remove a skimmer basket for cleaning without having to contact the debris accumulated within the basket. The skimmer basket lifting tool comprises a lifting handle which has both a proximal and a distal end, a base portion, including an attachment point for engaging the distal end of the lifting handle, and a pair of opposed skimmer basket crossbar engagement elements extending downward from the base portion. The opposed crossbar engagement elements are oriented such that rotation of the base portion, following insertion of the base portion into a skimmer basket housing, results in reversible engagement of the opposed crossbar engagement elements with the skimmer basket crossbar. This reliable, reversible engagement enables the skimmer basket to be lifted from the skimmer basket housing. | 10-01-2009 |
Robb D. Pratt, Ypsilanti, MI US
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20090294343 | Suction Filter for Automatic Transmission Fluid - An assembly for filtering contaminants from automatic transmission fluid includes a housing including a first inlet and a second inlet, through which fluid enters the housing, and an outlet, through which fluid exits the housing; a first media filter located within the housing in a first fluid flow path between the first inlet and the outlet; and a second media filter located within the housing in a second fluid flow path between the second inlet and the outlet. | 12-03-2009 |
Robert William Pratt, Raleigh, NC US
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20090271241 | Computer-Implemented Systems And Methods For Pack Optimization - Computer-implemented systems and methods are provided for optimizing the distribution of packs of an item across an entity's distribution network. Constraint values may be specified to limit the values that may be included in a planned distribution of packs. Also, heuristics may be used to reduce the computation time required to determine optimal values for a planned distribution of packs. Modeling of the planned distribution of packs and optimization of the number of packs to be distributed can be accomplished using a mixed-integer linear programming solver. | 10-29-2009 |
20100082469 | Constrained Optimized Binning For Scorecards - Computer-implemented systems and methods are provided for generating bins for a scorecard. An approximate set of bins is generated by applying an optimization model to binning data. The optimization model includes an objective function, constraints, and surrogate weight of evidence metric(s). The approximated set of bins are then used in scorecard operations. | 04-01-2010 |
20120179505 | Systems And Methods For Determining Pack Allocations - Systems and methods are provided for determining a plurality of pack configurations to make available for distribution to a plurality of stores, wherein a pack configuration contains a particular number of units of each of a plurality of variations of a product. An allowable pack size constraint, a maximum pack configuration constraint, mismatch cost data, and product demand data for the plurality of stores are received. A first pack and a second pack for the store are determined, wherein the first pack contains a particular number of each of the variations of the product, wherein the first pack meets the allowable pack size constraint and minimizes mismatch costs for the store. Stores are clustered based on similarity of their demand data until the total pack configuration amount across all clusters meets the maximum pack configuration constraint. | 07-12-2012 |
20120179506 | Systems And Methods For Determining Pack Allocations - Systems and methods are provided for determining a quantity of each of a plurality of inner pack configurations to purchase for a plurality of stores. Available inner pack configurations are received along with a particular number of each inner pack configuration contained in an outer pack and mismatch cost data. A first inner pack configuration is identified from the available inner pack configurations for a store, where the first inner pack configuration best matches the demand profile for the store. Quantities of the first inner pack configuration across purchase orders of the stores are summed to generate a first total to be included in the purchase order. Inner pack configurations are added or subtracted to the purchase order so that an adjusted first total is a multiple of the particular number of inner packs that the outer pack contains. | 07-12-2012 |
20120179507 | Systems And Methods For Determining Pack Allocations - Systems and methods are provided for determining a distribution of each of a plurality of inner packs to a plurality of stores. Mismatch cost data and product demand data are received for the plurality of stores. A first inner pack quantity for distribution is determined based on the product demand data. A supply difference amount is determined, where the supply difference amount is a difference between the first inner pack quantity and the number of first inner packs available for distribution. A determination is made that adjusting the first inner pack quantity for the particular store based on the supply difference amount would have less effect on mismatch costs than other stores, and the first inner pack quantity is adjusted for the particular store based on the supply difference. | 07-12-2012 |
20140222491 | Systems and Methods for Determining Pack Allocations - Systems and methods are provided for determining a distribution of each of a plurality of inner packs to a plurality of stores. Mismatch cost data and product demand data are received for the plurality of stores. A first inner pack quantity for distribution is determined based on the product demand data. A supply difference amount is determined, where the supply difference amount is a difference between the first inner pack quantity and the number of first inner packs available for distribution. A determination is made that adjusting the first inner pack quantity for the particular store based on the supply difference amount would have less effect on mismatch costs than other stores, and the first inner pack quantity is adjusted for the particular store based on the supply difference. | 08-07-2014 |
Ryan M. Pratt, High Point, NC US
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20110298280 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR VARIABLE VOLTAGE DISTRIBUTION - Apparatus and methods for providing regulated voltages are disclosed. Using a single voltage regulator, a plurality of regulated voltages can be generated with a voltage distribution function. In addition, variable voltage control elements can be used to adjust a regulated voltage, thereby providing a variable regulated voltage. Together, voltage distribution and variable voltage control can create variable voltage distribution of regulated voltages. These regulated voltages can be used in a variety of applications, for example, as a bias voltage for a power amplifier. | 12-08-2011 |
20110298432 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR VARIABLE VOLTAGE FUNCTION - Apparatus and methods for providing variable regulated voltages are disclosed. Variable voltage control elements can adjust a regulated voltage provided by a single voltage regulator, thereby providing a variable regulated voltage. The regulated voltage can be used in a variety of applications, for example, as a bias voltage for a power amplifier. | 12-08-2011 |
20110298435 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR VOLTAGE DISTRIBUTION - Apparatus and methods for providing regulated voltages are disclosed. Using a single voltage regulator, a plurality of regulated voltages can be generated with a voltage distribution function. These regulated voltages can be used in a variety of applications, for example, as a bias voltage for a power amplifier. In addition, the distributed regulated voltages can implement a variety of functions, such as selectively enabling or disabling power amplifiers. | 12-08-2011 |
20110298444 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DIFFUSION SENSING - Apparatuses and methods for diffusion sensing are disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a complimentary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) switch and a switch sense block. The switch includes a gate, a drain, a source, and a well. The source and drain are formed in the well. The gate is formed adjacent the well between the source and drain, and the source is configured to receive a bias voltage from a power amplifier. The switch sense block is configured to measure a signal indicative of the voltage of at least one of the source or drain voltage of the switch and to generate an output signal based on the measurement. | 12-08-2011 |
20110298537 | VOLTAGE DISTRIBUTION FOR CONTROLLING CMOS RF SWITCH - Disclosed are voltage distribution device and method for controlling CMOS-based devices for switching radio frequency (RF) signals. In certain RF devices such as mobile phones, providing different amplification modes can yield performance advantages. For example, a capability to transmit at low and high power modes typically results in an extended battery life, since the high power mode can be activated only when needed. Switching between such amplification modes can be facilitated by one or more switches formed in an integrated circuit and configured to route RF signal to different amplification paths. In certain embodiments, such RF switches can be formed as CMOS devices, and can be based on triple-well structures. In certain embodiments, various bias voltages applied to such a CMOS RF switch can be facilitated by a voltage distribution component. | 12-08-2011 |
20110298559 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DIRECTIONAL COUPLING - Apparatuses and methods for directional coupling are disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a directional coupler, a termination impedance, a switch, and a control block. The directional coupler includes a power input terminal, a power output terminal, a couple terminal and a terminate terminal. The power input terminal can receive a radio frequency signal from a power amplifier, and the power output terminal can be electrically connected to a load. The switch has an ON state and an OFF state, and includes an input electrically connected to the terminate terminal and an output electrically connected to the termination impedance. The switch is configured to provide a relatively low impedance path between the input and the output when in the ON state and to provide a relatively high impedance path between the input and the output when in the OFF state. The control block can set the state of the switch. | 12-08-2011 |
20110300898 | HIGH LINEARITY CMOS RF SWITCH PASSING LARGE SIGNAL AND QUIESCENT POWER AMPLIFIER CURRENT - Disclosed are high linearity CMOS-based devices capable of passing large signal and quiescent power amplifier current for switching radio frequency (RF) signals, and methods for biasing such devices. In certain RF devices such as mobile phones, providing different amplification modes can yield performance advantages. For example, a capability to transmit at low and high power modes typically results in an extended battery life, since the high power mode can be activated only when needed. Switching between such amplification modes can be facilitated by one or more switches formed in an integrated circuit and configured to route RF signal to different amplification paths. In certain embodiments, such RF switches can be formed as CMOS devices, and can be based on triple-well structures. In certain embodiments, a bias voltage applied to an isolated well of such a triple-well structure can be substantially tied to a source voltage coupled to source and drain, so as to yield desired performance features such as high amplification linearity even when the source voltage changes. | 12-08-2011 |
20130293316 | METHODS FOR DIRECTIONAL COUPLER TERMINATION IMPEDANCE CONTROL - Methods for directional coupler termination impedance control are provided. In one embodiment, a method for termination impedance selection of a directional coupler in a power amplifier module is provided. The method includes determining at least one of a power mode or a frequency band of operation of the power amplifier module. The method further includes selecting a termination impedance of the directional coupler based on the determination using at least one switch. | 11-07-2013 |
Rymond Dennis Pratt, Wayne, PA US
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20100015246 | COMBINATION OF A LANTHANUM COMPOUND AND BONE ENHANCING AGENT FOR THE TREATMENT OF BONE DISEASES - The invention provides a method for enhancing bone formation, inhibiting osteoclastic differentiation and/or activating osteoblastic differentiation whereby to manage, treat or achieve prophylaxis of bone disease which comprises administering to a human or animal subject suffering from, or susceptible to bone disease a therapeutically or prophylactically effective amount of a lanthanum compound and a bone enhancing agent, such as vitamin D. | 01-21-2010 |
Scott Pratt, Cary, NC US
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20110271469 | AUTONOMOUS SURFACE CLEANING ROBOT FOR WET AND DRY CLEANING - An autonomous floor cleaning robot includes a transport drive and control system arranged for autonomous movement of the robot over a floor for performing cleaning operations. The robot chassis carries a first cleaning zone comprising cleaning elements arranged to suction loose particulates up from the cleaning surface and a second cleaning zone comprising cleaning elements arraigned to apply a cleaning fluid onto the surface and to thereafter collect the cleaning fluid up from the surface after it has been used to clean the surface. The robot chassis carries a supply of cleaning fluid and a waste container for storing waste materials collected up from the cleaning surface. | 11-10-2011 |
20120036659 | AUTONOMOUS SURFACE CLEANING ROBOT FOR WET AND DRY CLEANING - An autonomous floor cleaning robot includes a transport drive and control system arranged for autonomous movement of the robot over a floor for performing cleaning operations. The robot chassis carries a first cleaning zone comprising cleaning elements arranged to suction loose particulates up from the cleaning surface and a second cleaning zone comprising cleaning elements arraigned to apply a cleaning fluid onto the surface and to thereafter collect the cleaning fluid up from the surface after it has been used to clean the surface. The robot chassis carries a supply of cleaning fluid and a waste container for storing waste materials collected up from the cleaning surface. | 02-16-2012 |
20140289992 | AUTONOMOUS SURFACE CLEANING ROBOT FOR WET AND DRY CLEANING - An autonomous floor cleaning robot includes a transport drive and control system arranged for autonomous movement of the robot over a floor for performing cleaning operations. The robot chassis carries a first cleaning zone comprising cleaning elements arranged to suction loose particulates up from the cleaning surface and a second cleaning zone comprising cleaning elements arraigned to apply a cleaning fluid onto the surface and to thereafter collect the cleaning fluid up from the surface after it has been used to clean the surface. The robot chassis carries a supply of cleaning fluid and a waste container for storing waste materials collected up from the cleaning surface. | 10-02-2014 |
Scott Alan Pratt, Longmont, CO US
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20090286791 | Amide Compounds - The present invention provides compounds represented by the formula (Ia): | 11-19-2009 |
20100056515 | BENZIMIDAZOLE COMPOUNDS - There is provided a compound of the formula (I): | 03-04-2010 |
20120065196 | AMIDE COMPOUNDS - The present invention provides compounds represented by the formula (Ie): | 03-15-2012 |
20130184257 | PIPERIDINYL-SUBSTITUTED LACTAMS AS GPR119 MODULATORS - Compounds of Formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof in which X | 07-18-2013 |
Scott Alan Pratt, Boulder, CO US
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20090312383 | Fused Heterocyclic Compounds - There is provided a CRF receptor antagonist comprising a compound of the formula (I): | 12-17-2009 |
20130158009 | PIPERIDINYL-SUBSTITUTED LACTAMS AS GPR119 MODULATORS - Compounds of Formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof in which X | 06-20-2013 |
Scott Alan Pratt, Broomfield, CO US
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20090215746 | SUBSTITUTED PYRAZOLO[1,5-A]PYRIMIDINES AS CALCIUM RECEPTOR MODULATING AGENTS - There is provided a calcium receptor modulator comprising a compound of the formula (I): | 08-27-2009 |
20140155416 | SUBSTITUTED PYRAZOLO[1,5-A] PYRIMIDINES AS CALCIUM RECEPTOR MODULATING AGENTS - There is provided a calcium receptor modulator comprising a compound of the formula (I): | 06-05-2014 |
Scott L. Pratt, Athens, GA US
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20100311117 | NUCLEIC ACIDS ISOLATED FROM THE INTESTINE - A recombinant intestinal nucleic acid is provided. One embodiment of the present invention contemplates the use of a gut-specific promoter, wherein a promoter can be the chicken intestinal fatty acid binding protein promoter region. A method for making a transgenic bird is also disclosed by transfecting a bird with a vector comprising a recombinant nucleic acid comprising a chicken intestinal fatty acid binding protein promoter region operably linked to a heterologous nucleic acid expressing a desired polypeptide to be expressed in the gut tissue of an avian. | 12-09-2010 |
Sheila Pratt, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20100030101 | Method And System For Acquiring Loudness Level Information - The present invention relates to methods for acquiring hearing threshold values in a subject comprising providing a sound to the subject; providing a monitor for monitoring a movement response by the subject; monitoring the movement response by the subject to the sound; and progressively reducing the volume of the sound until no movement response by the subject to the sound occurs. The present invention further relates to methods and systems for acquiring loudness level information for a subject comprising providing a sound to a subject having a sensation level; providing a first sound to the subject having a sensational level; providing a monitor for monitoring a movement response by the subject; monitoring the movement response by the subject to the sound; and determining an elapsed reaction time between the sound and the movement response by the subject to the sound. | 02-04-2010 |
Stephen Pratt, Phoenix, AZ US
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20090264307 | ARRAY-BASED POLYMORPHISM MAPPING AT SINGLE NUCLEOTIDE RESOLUTION - Disclosed herein is a system useful for detecting sequence differences (e.g., single-nucleotide polymorphisms) between genomes using data from a single hybridization with a genomic DNA microarray, such as a whole-genome array. The methods described herein can be used to detect, simply and inexpensively, differences in sequence among the genomes of individual members of a species, for example. In examples described herein, the system and methods were used to detect a variety of spontaneous single base-pair substitutions, insertions and deletions, and most (>90%) of the approximately 30,000 known single-nucleotide polymorphisms between two | 10-22-2009 |
Stephen G. Pratt, St. Louis Park, MN US
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20090088916 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATIC PATH PLANNING AND OBSTACLE/COLLISION AVOIDANCE OF AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES - Method and systems of traversing through a domain is provided. One method comprises getting a set of widely spaced waypoints, assigning the next waypoint to be the goal, then using a Laplacian path planner to construct a desired finely detailed path towards the goal, through the domain that avoids boundaries and objects in the domain. Assigning a potential value of v(r)=0 for r on boundaries and obstacles. Assigning a potential value of v(r)=−1 for r on a goal region, wherein the goal is a point on a planned path. Obtaining a numerical solution to the desired path with a Laplace's equation by gridding up the domain with a multi-sized cell grid, wherein the cells near an object are denser then the cells away from the objects. Iteratively setting a potential at each interior point equal to the average of its nearest neighbors and following the numerical solution provided by the Laplace's equation to the goal region. | 04-02-2009 |
20090319112 | AUTOMATIC PLANNING AND REGULATION OF THE SPEED OF AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES - An autonomous vehicle comprises one or more sensors configured to obtain data regarding conditions which affect movement of the autonomous vehicle; a speed planner coupled to the one or more sensors and configured to calculate a desired speed based, at least in part, on the data obtained from the one or more sensors; and one or more actuators responsive to signals from the speed planner and configured to adjust the speed of the autonomous vehicle based on the desired speed calculated by the speed planner. | 12-24-2009 |
Stephen W. Pratt, Lambertville, MI US
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20090121731 | DIAGNOSTIC JUMPER - A jumper including a control module and a plurality of conduits connected to the control module is provided. A connector is connected to each of the conduits. The control module controls the flow of a communications medium through the conduits and the control module. | 05-14-2009 |
Steven J. Pratt, Endicott, NY US
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20090126025 | System for protecting information - A system in accordance with the present invention protects information. The system includes a processor for processing information and a state machine utilizing tables for determining protection requirements for the information. | 05-14-2009 |
Thomas G. Pratt, Covington, GA US
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20100003034 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ADAPTIVE POLARIZATION TRANSMISSION - The present invention describes methods and apparatus for adaptive polarization transmission. An exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides an adaptive polarization transmission method. The method includes the step of analyzing at a transmitter device a first set of polarization state information relating to a first wireless signal path. Furthermore, the method includes the step of adapting a transmission signal to be distributed by the transmitter device based on at least the first set of polarization state information. In addition to adaptive polarization transmission methods, the present invention provides various adaptive polarization transmission systems. In an exemplary embodiment, an adaptive polarization transmission system includes a transmitter device. The transmitter device includes an analyzing unit for processing a first set of polarization state information relating to a first wireless signal path. Furthermore, the transmitter device includes an adapting unit for adapting a transmission signal to be distributed by the transmitter device based on at least the first set polarization state information. | 01-07-2010 |
20100098044 | METHODS FOR POLARIZATION-BASED INTERFERENCE MITIGATION - A method for mitigating interference for a received wireless signal comprises at least three steps. The method comprises receiving a wireless signal with a receiver device. The wireless signal includes at least an interference signal and a desired signal. The method further comprises breaking the received wireless signal into sub-bands; and filtering the received wireless signal with a polarization filter, in order to separate the interference signal from the desired signal. | 04-22-2010 |
20140169428 | Systems And Methods For Adaptive Polarization Transmission - The present invention describes methods and apparatus for adaptive polarization transmission. An exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides an adaptive polarization transmission method. The method includes the step of analyzing at a transmitter device a first set of polarization state information relating to a first wireless signal path. Furthermore, the method includes the step of adapting a transmission signal to be distributed by the transmitter device based on at least the first set of polarization state information. | 06-19-2014 |
Truxton B. Pratt, Charlotte, NC US
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20090164390 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ALTERING MAIL ROUTING, MAIL PROCESSING, AND/OR MODE OF DELIVERY - The present invention provides systems, methods, and computer program products for altering delivery of a piece by altering either the delivery address, mode of processing, and/or the mode of delivery. The invention provide an indicia associated with the piece of mail including instructions that are at least one of a different delivery address, mode of processing, or a mode of delivery than that originally designated for the piece of mail. During mail sorting and processing, the indicia associated with the piece of mail are analyzed. Either the delivery address, mode of processing, and/or mode of delivery currently associated with the piece of mail are altered to conform with the delivery address, mode of processing, and/or mode of delivery indicated by the indicia. In some embodiments, the indicia is altered by on a business parameter, such as a monetary value associated with the contents of the piece of mail. | 06-25-2009 |
Wayne S. Pratt, Fenton, MO US
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20110253589 | IMPACT-ABSORBING PACKAGE - A package for holding and protecting a can includes a six-wall, eight-corner box and inserts in the box where they capture the can at each end of the box. Each insert includes a paper honeycomb panel that corresponds in shape to the cross-sectional shape of the interior of the box and a rigid backing that is attached firmly to one face of the panel. The backing is die cut to provide a segment that corresponds in shape to the ends of the can, with the cut extending partially into the honeycomb cells as well. The cut segment of the backing is forced into the underlying honeycomb cells to provide a pocket that snugly receives an end of the can and a pad behind the pocket. Multiple inserts may be derived from a slab having intermittent cuts at which individual inserts may be detached. | 10-20-2011 |