Purdy, US

Aaron T. Purdy, Marysville, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080308678	APPLICATION OF INSULATING COATING - Systems and methods for discontinuously applying an insulating primer to a carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) component are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method for mitigating electrical surface discharges from a CFRP component includes first applying an insulating primer to a metallic component. Next, an insulating primer is applied discontinuously to the CFRP component adjacent the metallic component. The discontinuous application of the insulating primer forms a primed portions and unprimed portions. The unprimed portions are configured to enable electrostatic dissipation.	12-18-2008
20090102486	DIMENSIONS DETERMINATION FOR INSULATING COATINGS - Systems and methods for determining the dimensions of insulating coating sections applied to a conductive component are disclosed. The method includes providing a specimen having an insulating coating section of a first surface area and a first thickness. The method further includes conducting a test of the specimen for propagating brush discharges. If the specimen exhibits propagating brush discharges, the method further includes reducing at least one of the first surface area and the first thickness to produce at least one of a second surface area or a second thickness, or reducing a first maximum distance that any portion of the insulating coating may extend from an adjacent static dissipative feature to produced a second maximum distance. In additional embodiments, insulating coating patterns may be established on the component based on at least one of the dimensions of the second surface area, the second thickness, or the second maximum distance.	04-23-2009
20120119022	APPLICATION OF INSULATING COATING - Systems and methods for discontinuously applying an insulating primer to a carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) component are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method for mitigating electrical surface discharges from a CFRP component includes first applying an insulating primer to a metallic component. Next, an insulating primer is applied discontinuously to the CFRP component adjacent the metallic component. The discontinuous application of the insulating primer forms a primed portions and unprimed portions. The unprimed portions are configured to enable electrostatic dissipation.	05-17-2012

Andrew P. Purdy, Alexandria, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100210454	NANOCOMPOSITE CATALYST MATERIALS COMPRISING CONDUCTIVE SUPPORT (CARBON), TRANSITION METAL COMPOUND, AND METAL NANOPARTICLES - The present invention is generally directed to a nanocomposite catalyst material for electrochemical devices such as fuel cells, comprising metal nanoparticles impregnated on a conductive support that is coated with a transition metal compound. The metal nanoparticles may comprise platinum; the metal phosphate may comprise tantalum oxyphosphate, niobium oxyphosphate, tantalum oxide, niobium oxide, or any combination thereof; and the conductive support may comprise carbon. In addition, the present invention provides for a method of making the catalyst material.	08-19-2010
20100314008	Sonochemically Mediated Preparation of Nanopowders of Reactive Metals - A nanopowder and a method of making are disclosed. The nanopowder may be in the form of nanoparticles with an average size of less than about 200 nm and contain a reactive transition metal, such as hafnium, zirconium, or titanium. The nanopowder can be formed in a liquid under sonication by reducing a halide of the transition metal.	12-16-2010
20100314578	Metal-Based Nanoparticles and Methods for Making Same - The present invention is directed to a method for producing novel metal nanoparticles and nanomaterials. The method involves mixing one or more metal halide starting materials, one or more lithium reducing agent and one or more solvents. In an exemplary embodiment, the resultant metal nanoparticles are substantially free from impurities and have a novel porous and substantially hollow structure.	12-16-2010
20120090743	METAL HYDRIDE NANOPARTICLES - A nanoparticle of a decomposition product of a transition metal aluminum hydride compound, a transition metal borohydride compound, or a transition metal gallium hydride compound. A process of: reacting a transition metal salt with an aluminum hydride compound, a borohydride compound, or a gallium hydride compound to produce one or more of the nanoparticles. The reaction occurs in solution while being sonicated at a temperature at which the metal hydride compound decomposes. A process of: reacting a nanoparticle with a compound containing at least two hydroxyl groups to form a coating having multi-dentate metal-alkoxides.	04-19-2012
20140147364	Sonochemical Synthesis of Boron and Boron-Carbon Nanomaterials by Alkali Metal Reduction - A method of preparing a nanomaterial comprising boron includes sonicating a boron trihalide and/or boron alkoxide in a hydrocarbon solvent with an alkali metal under an inert atmosphere to form a dark solid, and annealing the dark solid at a temperature sufficient to sublime alkali metal salt therein, thereby obtaining a boron nanomaterial. Reacting with a Group IVB metal produces a metal boride, and combining an alkali metal salt of a hydrocarbon with the boron trihalide prior to sonicating produces a carbonaceous boron material.	05-29-2014
20140311293	Preparation of Nanopowders of Reactive Metals via Reduction Under Sonication - A nanopowder and a method of making are disclosed. The nanopowder may be in the form of nanoparticles with an average size of less than about 200 nm and contain a reactive transition metal, such as hafnium, zirconium, or titanium. The nanopowder can be formed in a liquid under sonication by reducing a halide of the transition metal.	10-23-2014

Bennette Purdy, Olympia, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150243185	Exercise Alignment Device - An exercise alignment device is provided that comprises a reflective surface supporting a plurality of markings thereon that promote symmetry, proper form, and range of motion during an exercise or athletic movement. Disposed centrally along the reflective surface is a vertical marking and a body reticle. Horizontal markings extend symmetrically outward from the sides of the vertical marking. Finally, a plurality of angular markings and complimentary angular marking indicia are provided that extend radially from the body reticle. The vertical marking promotes symmetry, while the horizontal markings ensure even and symmetrical body movements. Finally, the angular markings quantify range of motion and flexibility. A pair of light sources are provided that are used as moving markers on the reflective surface, whereby movement of the user and a bar member can be tracked. Finally, magnetic markers are provided for marking proper body placement and full extension reference markers.	08-27-2015

Bryan Purdy, Eldridge, IA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100237309	Baluster Connection System - The various embodiments disclosed and pictured illustrate a baluster connection system for securing a baluster to a rail. The rail includes a channel formed therein, wherein the channel is defined by two opposing channel walls, a channel floor, and the interior surface of the rail top. Two opposing insert tabs may be affixed to each channel wall a predetermined distance from the rail top so that an insert may be placed between the insert tabs and the rail top. The insert includes apertures and baluster catches through which the second end of each baluster connector may pass in a first position of the insert. In a second position of the insert the baluster connector second end is secured within the channel.	09-23-2010

Cameron Purdy, Lexington, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120197822	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING CLUSTER LEVEL QUORUM TO PREVENT SPLIT BRAIN SCENARIO IN A DATA GRID CLUSTER - A system and method is described for use with a data grid cluster, which uses cluster quorum to prevent split brain scenario. The data grid cluster includes a plurality of cluster nodes, each of which runs a cluster service. Each cluster service collects and maintains statistics regarding communication flow between its cluster node and the other cluster nodes in the data grid cluster. The statistics are used to determine a status associated with other cluster nodes in the data grid cluster whenever a disconnect event happens. The data grid cluster is associated with a quorum policy, which is defined in a cache configuration file, and which specifies a time period that a cluster node will wait before making a decision on whether or not to evict one or more cluster nodes from the data grid cluster.	08-02-2012
20120198055	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USE WITH A DATA GRID CLUSTER TO SUPPORT DEATH DETECTION - A system and method is described for use with a data grid cluster to support death detection. A network ring is formed by connecting a plurality of process nodes in the data grid, wherein each node in the network ring watches another node. A death of a first process node in the network ring can be detected by a second process node, when the second process node notices that its connection to the first process node has closed. The first process node then informs other process cluster nodes in the network ring that the first node is dead. In accordance with an embodiment, machine level death detection can also be supported in the data grid cluster by using an Internet Protocol (IP) monitor.	08-02-2012
20120198455	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SUPPORTING SERVICE LEVEL QUORUM IN A DATA GRID CLUSTER - A system and method is described for use with a data grid cluster, for supporting service level quorum in the data grid cluster. The data grid cluster includes a plurality of cluster nodes that support performing at least one service action. A quorum policy, defined in a cache configuration file associated with the data grid cluster, can specify a minimum number of service members that are required in the data grid cluster for performing the service action. The data grid cluster uses the quorum policy to determine whether the service action is allowed to be performed, based on a present state of the plurality of cluster nodes in the data grid cluster.	08-02-2012
20120265924	ELASTIC DATA TECHNIQUES FOR MANAGING CACHE STORAGE USING RAM AND FLASH-BASED MEMORY - A set of data caching techniques are described which are used to seamlessly store data across both RAM and flash based memory. The techniques utilize a memory manager that includes a RAM journal and a flash journal to efficiently store the data and to make the management of the data across both mediums transparent to the user. The flash based journal works in conjunction with the RAM journal and takes the overflow of data from the RAM journal when certain capacity limits are reached. The resource manager uses journaling techniques to write data to the cache and manages the garbage collection created by the data journaling.	10-18-2012
20120297056	EXTENSIBLE CENTRALIZED DYNAMIC RESOURCE DISTRIBUTION IN A CLUSTERED DATA GRID - A centralized resource distribution is described where the decision portion of partitioning data among cluster nodes is made centralized while the actual mechanics to implement the partitioning remain a distributed algorithm. A central distribution coordinator is used to create an extensible central strategy that controls how the data will be partitioned across the cluster. The work to implement this strategy is performed by all of the members individually and asynchronously, in accordance with a distributed algorithm. The central strategy can be communicated to all cluster members and each member can perform the partitioning as it relates to itself. For example, in accordance with the distributed algorithm, one node may decide that it needs to obtain a particular partition in light of the central strategy and carry out the necessary steps to obtain that data, while other nodes may be asynchronously performing other individual partition transfers relevant to those particular nodes.	11-22-2012
20130041969	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A MESSAGING APPLICATION PROGRAM INTERFACE - A system and method for providing a message bus component or version thereof (referred to herein as an implementation), and a messaging application program interface, for use in an enterprise data center, middleware machine system, or similar environment that includes a plurality of processor nodes together with a high-performance communication fabric (or communication mechanism) such as InfiniBand. In accordance with an embodiment, the messaging application program interface enables features such as asynchronous messaging, low latency, and high data throughput, and supports the use of in-memory data grid, application server, and other middleware components.	02-14-2013
20130097615	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A MESSAGING APPLICATION PROGRAM INTERFACE - A system and method for providing a message bus component or version thereof (referred to herein as an implementation), and a messaging application program interface, for use in an enterprise data center, middleware machine system, or similar environment that includes a plurality of processor nodes together with a high-performance communication fabric (or communication mechanism) such as InfiniBand. In accordance with an embodiment, the messaging application program interface enables features such as asynchronous messaging, low latency, and high data throughput, and supports the use of in-memory data grid, application server, and other middleware components.	04-18-2013

Cary C. Purdy, Sugar Land, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150096827	COMPRESSIONAL VELOCITY CORRECTION APPARATUS, METHODS, AND SYSTEMS - In some embodiments, an apparatus and a system, as well as a method and an article, may operate to measure compressional wave velocities in a geological formation surrounding a first well, to provide measured compressional wave velocity data, and to subsequently determine corrected compressional wave velocities for the first well. These corrected compressional wave velocities for the first well may be determined using a combination of the measured compressional wave velocity data and corrected compressional wave velocity data associated with one or more second wells. Predicted pore pressure data for the first well may be subsequently generated, using the corrected compressional wave velocities for the first well. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are described.	04-09-2015

Christopher E. Purdy, Fenton, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120036788	Carrier Having A Living Hinge - The present invention provides for a weatherstrip assembly for a motor vehicle. The assembly includes a carrier having a base and a first and second leg extending from the base to a first and second distal end, respectively. The legs are spaced from each other to define a channel for receiving the motor vehicle. A seal is mounted to the first distal end. At least one securing flange is coupled to the second distal end for fastening the carrier to the motor vehicle. A living hinge is disposed between the securing flange and the second distal end, such that the securing flange is moveable independent of the carrier. The living hinge has a first and second edge opposing each other with a first and second portion defining a first and second thickness, respectively. The second thickness is greater than the first thickness for improving durability of the living hinge.	02-16-2012

Christopher S. Purdy, Campobello, SC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110197773	Device and Method for Compressing Compressible Material into a Bale - A device and method for compressing compressible material into a bale are provided. According to certain aspects of the disclosure, the device may include a flame, a staging bin, a feed bin, a first compression chamber, a second compression chamber, and a compression ram. The staging bin may be configured to accommodate the compressible material. The feed bin may be configured to receive the compressible material from the staging bin. The first compression chamber and the second compression chamber may be mounted to the frame so as to be rotatable about a substantially horizontal axis between a compression position and a transfer position. The compression ram may be configured to load the compressible material from the feed bin into a respective one of the first or second compression chambers in the compression position and compress the compressible material into the bale within the respective compression chamber.	08-18-2011

Christopher S. Purdy, Campbello, SC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110197774	Device and Method for Compressing Compressible Material into a Bale - A device and method for compressing compressible material into a bale are provided. According to certain aspects of the disclosure, the device may include a frame, a feed bin, a first compression chamber, a second compression chamber, and a compression mechanism. The feed bin may be configured to accommodate the compressible material. The first compression chamber and the second compression chamber may be mounted to the frame so as to be rotatable about a substantially horizontal axis between a compression position and a transfer position. The compression mechanism may be configured to load the compressible material from the feed bin into a respective one of the first or second compression chambers in the compression position and compress the compressible material into the bale within the respective compression chamber.	08-18-2011

Dale R. Purdy, Apple Valley, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140281656	Global Synchronous Clock - Processor clock signals are generated for each processor in a HPC system, such that all the processor clock signals are of the same frequency. Furthermore, as part of a startup (boot) procedure, a process sets all time stamp counters (TSCs) of the processors, such they indicate identical times. Each blade of the HPC system recovers a recovered clock signal from a synchronous communication network, to which the blade is coupled. The blade generates a processor clock from the recovered clock signal and provides the processor clock to processor(s) on the blade. Each chassis is coupled to a second, system-wide, synchronous communication network, and each chassis synchronizes its chassis synchronous communication network with the system-wide synchronous communication system. Thus, all the processor clock signals are generated with the same frequency.	09-18-2014

David C. Purdy, Tinton Falls, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080226746	NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENT FOR WOMEN - A nutritional supplement comprising a variety of vitamins and minerals is described. A nutritional supplement comprising between about 1 mg and about 5 mg of vitamin B	09-18-2008
20110151021	NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENT FOR USE UNDER PHYSIOLOGICALLY STRESSFUL CONDITIONS - A nutritional supplement for use in physiologically stressful conditions is disclosed. The nutritional supplement may include one or more of vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin D3, vitamin C, vitamin B1, riboflavin, niacin, folic acid, vitamin B	06-23-2011
20110159055	NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENT FOR USE UNDER PHYSIOLOGICALLY STRESSFUL CONDITIONS - A nutritional supplement for use in physiologically stressful conditions is disclosed. The nutritional supplement may include one or more of vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin D3, vitamin C, vitamin B1, riboflavin, niacin, folic acid, vitamin B	06-30-2011

David C. Purdy, Freehold, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100136104	NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENT FOR USE UNDER PHYSIOLOGICALLY STRESSFUL CONDITIONS - In one embodiment of the present invention, a pharmaceutically-acceptable single-dosage formulation consists essentially of about 300 mg of vitamin C; about 1200 IUs of vitamin D3; about 125 IUs of vitamin E; about 25 mg of vitamin B1; about 3.4 mg of vitamin B2; about 35 mg of niacin; about 35 mg of vitamin B6; about 1.25 mg of folate; about 70 mcg of vitamin B12; about 5 mg of pantothenic acid; about 300 mcg of biotin; about 50 mg of calcium; about 35 mg of magnesium; about 35 mg of zinc; about 1 mg of copper; about 125 mcg of selenium; about 150 mcg of chromium; about 25 mg of alpha lipoic acid; about 35 mg of co-enzyme Q-10; about 2 mg of lutein; about 500 mcg of lycopene; about 5 mg of pepper extract; and at least one or more excipients.	06-03-2010
20130004570	NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENT FOR USE UNDER PHYSIOLOGICALLY STRESSFUL CONDITIONS - In one embodiment of the present invention, a pharmaceutically-acceptable single-dosage formulation consists essentially of about 500 mg of vitamin C; about 400 IUs of vitamin D3; about 125 IUs of vitamin E; about 25 mg of vitamin B1; about 3.4 mg of vitamin B2; about 35 mg of niacin; about 35 mg of vitamin B6; about 1.25 mg of folic acid; about 70 mcg of vitamin B12; about 5 mg of pantothenic acid; about 75 mcg of biotin; about 35 mg of magnesium; about 35 mg of zinc; about 1 mg of copper; about 125 mcg of selenium; about 150 mcg of chromium; about 10 mg of alpha lipoic acid; about 35 mg of co-enzyme Q-10; about 400 mcg of lutein; about 125 mcg of lycopene; and at least one or more excipients.	01-03-2013
20130064924	NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENT FOR USE UNDER PHYSIOLOGICALLY STRESSFUL CONDITIONS - A nutritional supplement comprising a variety of vitamins and minerals is described. A nutritional supplement comprising between about 1 mg and about 5 mg of vitamin B	03-14-2013

David Embrey Purdy, Pearland, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110234223	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF MR IMAGES SENSITIZED TO MOLECULAR DIFFUSION - In a method and apparatus for magnetic resonance (MR) imaging of an object, and in particular MR imaging that yields images sensitive to molecular diffusion, undesired image artifacts induced by the rhythmic motion of the apparatus are reduced by manipulating the amplitude, phase, and timing of the diffusion encoding gradient pulses in a manner that interrupts, diminishes, or cancels the rhythmic motion. The residual vibration is evaluated manually or automatically to make such manipulations.	09-29-2011

David F. Purdy, Decatur, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100055203	SOLID COMPOSITION FOR TREATING WATER - Solid water treatment compositions are provided comprising (a) a halogen-containing source; (b) a boron-containing source; and (c) a polyphosphate-containing source. Methods for their use are also provided.	03-04-2010
20100264361	SOLID COMPOSITION FOR TREATING WATER - Solid water treatment compositions are provided comprising (a) a halogen-containing source; (b) a boron-containing source; and (c) a polyphosphate-containing source. Methods for their use are also provided.	10-21-2010

Doug Purdy, Edina, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100080723	OVERMOLDED ROTOR - A fluid device includes a housing and a rotor assembly disposed in the housing. The rotor assembly includes a core and a coating. The core has a first surface, an oppositely disposed second surface and an outer peripheral surface that extends between the first and second surfaces. The core defines a bore that extends through the first and second surfaces. The coating coats at least a portion of the core. The coating is a water-swellable plastic material.	04-01-2010

Douglas Purdy, Kirkland, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090204912	GENEERAL PURPOSE INFINITE DISPLAY CANVAS - Expanding and contracting a display screen container. Data is stored in a computer readable medium. The data represents a screen container such as a graphical desktop user interface displayable to a user on a computer display of a computing device. Data is stored representing artifacts, including one or more application graphical user interface artifacts for applications that are instantiated on the computing device. Information is stored specifying locations where each of the artifacts should be graphically located in the screen container. The graphical size of screen container is determined by the locations of the artifacts. Based on user input, a portion of the screen container is displayed to the user on the computer display of the computing device. The screen container may be expanded or contracted based on opening or closing graphical user interface artifacts, adding or removing artifacts, or repositioning artifacts.	08-13-2009

Douglas M. Purdy, Carnation, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130232226	ANNOTATING PORTIONS OF A MESSAGE WITH STATE PROPERTIES - Embodiments described herein provide for allowing processing code of a message to attach state thereto. More specifically, as a SOAP message is processed, various states known as properties (e.g., message security, message identifier, etc.) can be attached to the message for various purposes. In other words, embodiments provide for a properties object that represents a set of processing-level annotations to a message. These properties (representing the processing state of the headers or other portions of the message) can then be used by other component or modules for further processing purposes. Typically, these properties can then be removed (or sustained if desired) prior to transporting the SOAP message on the wire.	09-05-2013

Geoffrey Hale Purdy, Roxbury, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080317026	Method of Doing Business Over a Network by Transmission and Retransmission of Digital Information on a Network During Time Slots - The present invention is a method of doing business over a network that: receives a request for transmitting digital information after a start time and before an end time, determines the time required to transmit the digital information based on the number of packets in the information and the network speed, schedules a transmit time for the digital information, and accepts the digital information for transmission only if the time required to transmit is less than or equal to the difference between the transmit time and the end time. Pricing of the transmission can be determined by the priority of transmission, whether the information is transmitted the first time or rescheduled, and whether the user receives an acknowledgment.	12-25-2008
20080317037	Method of Doing Business Over a Network By Transmission and Retransmission of Digital Information on a Network During Time Slots - The present invention is a method of doing business over a network that: receives a request for transmitting digital information after a start time and before an end time, determines the time required to transmit the digital information based on the number of packets in the information and the network speed, schedules a transmit time for the digital information, and accepts the digital information for transmission only if the time required to transmit is less than or equal to the difference between the transmit time and the end time. Pricing of the transmission can be determined by the priority of transmission, whether the information is transmitted the first time or rescheduled, and whether the user receives an acknowledgment.	12-25-2008
20090010177	System and Method for Scheduling Digital Information Transmission and Retransmission on a Network During Time Slots - The present invention is a computer system for delivering digital information over a network. A request receiving process receives a request for transmitting digital information after a start time and before an end time. The digital information has a number of packets. A transmit time process determines the time required to transmit the digital information based on the number of packets and a network speed. A scheduler schedules a transmit time for the digital information and an acceptance process accepts the digital information for transmission only if the time required to transmit is less than or equal to the difference between the transmit time and the end time.	01-08-2009
20090012876	Method of Doing Business Over a Network By Transmission and Retransmission of Digital Information on a Network During Time Slots - The present invention is a method of doing business over a network that: receives a request for transmitting digital information after a start time and before an end time, determines the time required to transmit the digital information based on the number of packets in the information and the network speed, schedules a transmit time for the digital information, and accepts the digital information for transmission only if the time required to transmit is less than or equal to the difference between the transmit time and the end time. Pricing of the transmission can be determined by the priority of transmission, whether the information is transmitted the first time or rescheduled, and whether the user receives an acknowledgment.	01-08-2009

Geraldine M. Purdy, Chamita, NM US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120138789	Phosphonium-Based Ionic Liquids and Uses - Phosphonium-based room temperature ionic liquids (“RTILs”) were prepared. They were used as matrices for Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization (MALDI) mass spectrometry and also for preparing samples of dyes for analysis.	06-07-2012

Glen L. Purdy, Loveland, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140215379	Method for Automatically Adjusting the Magnification and Offset of a Display to View a Selected Feature - A method for operating a display in a data processing system to provide a view of a portion of a data array on a display screen is disclosed. The method includes providing a first display window characterized by a first offset, a first horizontal gain, and a first vertical gain and receiving a feature input from a user indicating a selected feature in the first display window. The data processing system automatically provides a second display window characterized by a second offset and a second horizontal gain and a second vertical gain. The second offset, the second horizontal gain and the second vertical gain are chosen such that the feature is at a predetermined location in the second display window and the second horizontal gain and second vertical gain are chosen such that the selected feature occupies a predetermined portion of the second display window.	07-31-2014
20140245168	Graphical User Interface Editor that Displays Live Data During Editing - A method for operating a computer to develop a program having a GUI is disclosed. The method includes providing a program development system having an editing mode in which a user constructs a GUI and providing a graphical element that can be placed on a form as part of the GUI, the graphical element displaying data from the server while the program development system is in the editing mode. The parameters that control the connection and data transfer from the server can be provided in the properties section of the graphical element, and hence, no compilation of the underlying program is needed to verify the server connection and associated data.	08-28-2014

Glen L. Purdy, Snohomish, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080232269	DATA COLLECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IP NETWORKS - A system operative to collect and analyze data in a digital network includes a probe layer comprising a probe disposed in the digital work. The probe is configured to identify and capture data from frames passing through the probe. The system also includes an analysis layer operative to receive the captured data from the probe. In addition, the system includes an application layer comprising a system master operative to mediate between an application and the probe.	09-25-2008

Gregor Neal Purdy, Seattle, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150142602	METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATED IDENTIFICATION AND ENGAGEMENT OF SERVICE PROVIDERS - The current document is directed to methods and systems that identify projects for which service consumers desire service provision and identify available candidate service providers that best match various project parameters and service-provision criteria determined by the automated system. Information describing the identified candidate service providers is presented to the service consumers by the systems to allow service consumers in order to facilitate their selection of service providers and scheduling of service provision. In one described implementation, service providers are matched to stock-keeping-unit (“SKU”) identifiers and location or locations. Service providers identified in the initial SKU-and-location-based matching process are then scored and ranked according to additional criteria and constraints, with information describing the highest-ranked service candidate providers provided to service consumers for selection and scheduling.	05-21-2015

Jason Elliott Purdy, Quechee, VT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100040817	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRIMARILY ERECTING CURVILINEAR BUILDINGS USING A PLURALITY OF INTERCONNECTED STRUCTURAL TUBES/SANDWICH PANELS - A system and method for primarily erecting curvilinear buildings using a plurality of interconnected structural tubes/sandwich panels is provided. Fabricating a structural tubing comprises: connecting a fibrous and flexible lining to an inner surface of a flexible outer membrane, wherein the lining is saturated in a curable material that forms into a solid foam material when cured; and curing the curable material. Fabricating a sandwich panel comprises: connecting a first fibrous and flexible lining to an inner surface of a first flexible outer membrane, wherein the first lining is saturated in a curable material that forms into a solid foam when cured; connecting a second fibrous and flexible lining to an inner surface of a second flexible outer membrane, wherein the second lining is saturated in a curable material that forms into a solid foam when cured; and curing the curable material of the first lining and second linings.	02-18-2010
20140137484	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRIMARILY ERECTING CURVILINEAR BUILDINGS USING A PLURALITY OF INTERCONNECTED STRUCTURAL TUBES/SANDWICH PANELS - A system and method for primarily erecting curvilinear buildings using a plurality of interconnected structural tubes/sandwich panels is provided. Fabricating structural tubing comprises: connecting a fibrous and flexible lining to an inner surface of a flexible outer membrane, wherein the lining is saturated in a curable material that forms into a solid foam material when cured; and curing the curable material. Fabricating a sandwich panel comprises: connecting a first fibrous and flexible lining to an inner surface of a first flexible outer membrane, wherein the first lining is saturated in a curable material that forms into a solid foam when cured; connecting a second fibrous and flexible lining to an inner surface of a second flexible outer membrane, wherein the second lining is saturated in a curable material that forms into a solid foam when cured; and curing the curable material of the first lining and second linings.	05-22-2014

Jerry E. Purdy, Collierville, TN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120191656	System And Method For Common Data Service - Systems, methods, and computer program products are provided for providing data from a common data service. In one exemplary embodiment, there is provided a method for providing data from a common data service. The method may include receiving data from one or more databases in one or more systems. The method may include storing a duplicate copy of the received data as one or more documents. The method may also include receiving a request for one or more documents of the stored data. The method may further include transmitting the one or more documents of the stored data.	07-26-2012

Jonathan Purdy, Brookline, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120197994	TRANSACTIONAL CACHE VERSIONING AND STORAGE IN A DISTRIBUTED DATA GRID - A set of techniques are described for transactional cache versioning and data storage in a distributed data grid environment. A transaction coordinator maintains a commit version for each transaction. This version is updated over the course of the transaction. In addition, each cluster member maintains a local current version that is updated as messages are received from the client. When a client serving as a transaction coordinator sends a message, the transaction coordinator includes an associated transaction's current version value with the message. On receiving a message, the receiving member process sets its current version to be the maximum of its own value and the received value. The receiving member process includes its current version in the return message to the sender. On receiving the return messages, the client sets the transaction's commit version to be greater than the maximum of its own value and the received value.	08-02-2012

Julianne Purdy, Ann Arbor, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090317856	Multimodal Spectroscopic Systems and Methods for Classifying Biological Tissue - Multimodal optical spectroscopy systems and methods produce a spectroscopic event to obtain spectroscopic response data from biological tissue and compare the response data with preset criteria configured to correlate the measured response data and the most probable attributes of the tissue, thus facilitating classification of the tissue based on those attributes for subsequent biopsy or remedial measures as necessary.	12-24-2009
20100330611	Multimodal Spectroscopic Systems and Methods for Classifying Biological Tissue - Multimodal optical spectroscopy systems and methods produce a spectroscopic event to obtain spectroscopic response data from biological tissue and compare the response data with an empirical equation configured to correlate the measured response data and the most probable attributes of the tissue, thus facilitating classification of the tissue based on those attributes for subsequent biopsy or remedial measures as necessary.	12-30-2010

Kathleen G. Purdy, Richmond, VT US

Kathryn Ann Purdy, Amarillo, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110059309	Pressing Mat - A pressing mat for ironing elements of material that can be placed on a support surface for ironing that includes a backing board layer and a composite material layer superimposed adjacent one another and secured together near the peripheral edges of each layer. The composite material layer has a foam layer and a fabric layer and is positioned such that the fabric layer is adjacent to the backing board layer with the foam layer providing an exterior surface. Alternatively, the pressing mat may be comprised of two pressing board assemblies superimposed adjacent to one another and secured together such that the backing board layers are adjacent to each other and the foam layers provide the exterior surface. In this alternative embodiment, the entire exterior surface of the pressing mat consists of the foam layer. The pressing mat may be configured for folding.	03-10-2011
20120272882	Fabric Handling Device for Quilting - A fabric handling device for quilting used to aid in the handling of fabric during free motion quilting and sewing and the method for using the device. The device includes a gripping member, a strap, and a fastener. It allows the wearer greater control over the fabric and still allows the full dexterity of the fingers so that it does not need to be removed to manipulate small sewing instruments or items such as needles, bobbins, scissors, and thread.	11-01-2012
20140150306	Pressing Mat - A pressing mat for ironing elements of material that can be placed on a support surface for ironing that includes a backing board layer and a composite material layer superimposed adjacent one another and secured together near the peripheral edges of each layer. The composite material layer has a foam layer and a fabric layer and is positioned such that the fabric layer is adjacent to the backing board layer with the foam layer providing an exterior surface. Alternatively, the pressing mat may be comprised of two pressing board assemblies superimposed adjacent to one another and secured together such that the backing board layers are adjacent to each other and the foam layers provide the exterior surface. In this alternative embodiment, the entire exterior surface of the pressing mat consists of the foam layer. The pressing mat may be configured for folding.	06-05-2014

Kermit Purdy, Bernardsville, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110035683	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SYNCHRONOUS, COLLABORATIVE MEDIA CONSUMPTION - In one embodiment, the present invention is a method and apparatus for synchronous, collaborative media consumption. In one embodiment, a method for providing media to a plurality of users includes delivering synchronously the media to a plurality of devices operated by the plurality of users via a communications channel and enabling a substantially real-time interaction among the plurality of users on the communications channel while delivering the media.	02-10-2011

Luke Purdy, Bend, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100144490	Resistance Garments And Active Materials - Resistance garments include for example a first cuff and a second cuff that circumscribe a portion of a wearer's body; an adjustment device fixedly attached to the first cuff; and a resistive element connecting the first cuff and the second cuff, and coupling with the adjustment device. An active material includes a backing fabric and one or more length-adjusting devices, that each include a first filament and a second filament that are interwoven with the backing fabric and substantially parallel with one another, and one or more motors. Each of the motors drives first and second spooling elements that alternatively reel in or reel out portions of the first and second filaments, respectively. The reeling in or out thereby adjusts (a) a length of the filaments, (b) a length of the length-adjusting device corresponding to the at least one motor, and (c) a length of the active material.	06-10-2010

Lynn M. Purdy, Sammamish, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090216115	Anchoring wirless markers within a human body - Apparatus and methods for anchoring implanted wireless markers in a patient's body to accurately locate a small target within a soft tissue region. One embodiment of the invention comprises a casing, a transponder partially encased in the casing, and an anchor protruding from the casing. The anchor can either be an extension of the casing or a separate component partly embedded in the casing. Different embodiments of the invention may be well suited for percutaneous implantation and/or surgical implantation.	08-27-2009
20130172657	INTEGRATED RADIATION THERAPY SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATING A TARGET IN A PATIENT - An integrated radiation therapy process comprises acquiring first objective target data related to a parameter of a target within a patient by periodically locating a marker positioned within the patient using a localization modality. This method continues with obtaining second objective target data related to the parameter of the target by periodically locating the marker. The first objective target data can be acquired in a first area that is apart from a second area which contains a radiation delivery device for producing an ionizing radiation beam for treating the patient. The localization modality can be the same in both the first and second areas. In other embodiments, the first objective target data can be acquired using a first localization modality that uses a first energy type to identify the marker and the second objective target data can be obtained using a second localization modality that uses a second energy.	07-04-2013

Mark Purdy, Kent, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090074166	Expected wait time system with dynamic array - An expected wait time calculation system generates an expected wait time value representing a time duration expected to elapse before a subject client is connected to a resource for servicing. The expected wait time calculation system comprises an interface to a work force management system for obtaining an indicator of a quantity of resources available for servicing clients. An interface to a queuing system obtains an indicator of a queue position of the subject client. A FIFO array stores a plurality of measured time intervals, each representing a time period between two successive resource queue decrement events. The measured time intervals may be stored in a chronological order. An average time interval, or rate, calculator determines an average time interval by calculating an average of a selected quantity of those most recently measured time intervals from the FIFO array or a rate by dividing a unit of time by the average time interval. An expected wait time calculator determines an expected wait time value as a function a quantity of clients expected to be serviced prior to the subject client multiplied by the average time interval or divided by the rate.	03-19-2009

Mark W. Purdy, Waterford, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150091294	INTEGRAL PUMP MOUNT AND HOSE ATTACHMENT FOR A VEHICLE - An apparatus is provided that mounts both a pump and either an inlet hose or an outlet hose for the pump to vehicle support structure. The pump has a pump housing with a pump inlet and a pump outlet. An inlet hose is attached to the pump inlet, and an outlet hose is attached to the pump outlet. The apparatus includes a compliant pump hose mount that has a hose attachment portion with a hose opening sized so that one of the inlet hose and the outlet hose is supportable by the pump hose mount at the hose opening. The pump hose mount also has a mount portion mountable to the vehicle support structure. The pump is thereby mounted to the vehicle support structure by the pump hose mount so that noise and vibration of the pump are mitigated by the pump hose mount.	04-02-2015

Matthew Purdy, Eden Prairie, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120123419	ORTHOPEDIC REAMER FOR BONE PREPARATION, PARTICULARLY GLENOID PREPARATION - Embodiments of the invention include an orthopedic milling machine for preparing a glenoid bone. The milling machine uses a hub and a sleeve. The hub includes reliefs arranged to cut or mill the bone and the sleeve couples to the hub to transfer rotational motion to the hub. The hub has an axial bore sized to receive an orthopedic guide pin. The hub also has a lateral passage slot that allows the hub to move laterally towards the guide pin in order to place the guide pin within the axial bore.	05-17-2012

Matthew Purdy, Austin, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090276075	METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING A PREDICTED PRODUCT QUALITY DISTRIBUTION - In a complex manufacturing environment for producing semiconductor devices, a predicted quality distribution in the form of a graded die forecast may be monitored with respect to changes in order to more efficiently identify factory disturbances. To this end, a predicted distribution obtained on the basis of electrical measurement data may be compared with a predicted yield distribution based on other production data. That is, an efficient automatic monitoring of the manufacturing environment may be accomplished with reduced probability of missing respective disturbance situations, since the large number of electrical parameters may be condensed into the predicted quality distribution.	11-05-2009

Matthew J. Purdy, Eden Prairie, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110125155	HUMERAL HEAD SHAPING DEVICE AND METHOD - Provided is a method and device for shaping a greater tuberosity of a humerus in preparing for receiving a prosthetic humeral head. The device shaves bone from the greater tuberosity such that the greater tuberosity is not resected or completely removed.	05-26-2011

Matthew S. Purdy, Royal Oak, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100052281	TWIST-BEAM REAR AXLE COMPRISING AN ADDITIONAL WATT LINKAGE - A suspension is provided for non-steered wheels on a motor vehicle body. The suspension includes, but is not limited to a twist-beam rear axle with a Watt linkage. A top rocker arm of the Watt linkage is mounted on the motor vehicle body. The Watt linkage prevents the motor vehicle from oversteering during cornering. The damping bushes can be disconnected in part from wheel-guiding functions as the Watt linkage performs a major part of the wheel guiding functions, which leaves some freedom for designing the characteristics so as to significantly increase motoring comfort.	03-04-2010

Michael A. Purdy, Oshkosh, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090130929	Water cooled fuel reservoir for a carburetor of a marine propulsion device - A water cooled fuel reservoir is provided for a carbureted engine. Water is drawn by a pump from a body of water and caused to flow to a water jacket surrounding a fuel reservoir of the carburetor. The fuel reservoir, or float bowl, stores a quantity of liquid fuel which is cooled by thermal contact with the water in a water jacket of the water reservoir.	05-21-2009

Michael D. Purdy, Staunton, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120065104	COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR A MEMBRANE PROTEIN CRYSTALLIZATION SCREENING KIT - The present invention comprises compositions and methods useful as a system for efficiently determining conditions that result in the formation of crystals of membrane proteins from solutions containing a membrane protein in a purified and soluble state. The system is comprised of two primary components, a solubility screen and a crystallization screen. Each component is a set of solutions. The present invention further provides a kit comprising solutions of the invention and an instructional material for the use thereof.	03-15-2012

Michael S. Purdy, Clayton, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150153113	HEAT SINK WITH AIR PATHWAYS THROUGH THE BASE - A heat sink includes a heat sink base having a central area for contacting a heat-generating component and a perimeter area extending beyond the central area, wherein the perimeter area of the heat sink base includes air pathways through the heat sink base and the central area does not. The heat sink further includes heat sink fins extending from the heat sink base across the central area and the perimeter area. Airflow across the heat sink removes heat from the heat-generating component, such as a processor. The central area may be secured in contact with a surface of a processor operably secured to a circuit board. The heat sink is particularly beneficial in circuit board configurations having a component immediately upstream or downstream of the processor.	06-04-2015

Michael S. Purdy, Research Triangle Park, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110132071	AIRFLOW BENCH WITH LAMINAR FLOW ELEMENT - A testing system includes a single air collection box and a laminar flow system for obtain an airflow measurement. The single airflow box has air inlet and outlet ports at opposite ends. The laminar flow element has a laminar flow element inlet in fluid communication with the air collection box and a laminar flow element outlet sealed with the air outlet port of the air collection box. A blower in fluid communication with the laminar flow element outlet draws airflow into the air collection box through a unit under test and out of the air collection box through the laminar flow element. A pressure transducer senses the differential air pressure across the laminar flow element and enables a determination of the airflow rate.	06-09-2011

Norman Lane Purdy, Fryeburg, ME US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130123026	MAGNETIC DRIVE POWER TRANSFER SYSTEM - The modular magnetic rotary drive system includes a first module and a second module. The first module includes a rotating cylindrical body with a plurality of blanks for receiving permanent magnets. The second module includes a plurality of rotating fingers, the number and angular spacing of the fingers matching those of the blanks. The fingers may be made of a ferrous material or configured to receive permanent magnets. The first and second modules can be mated together such that the cylindrical body and the fingers rotate synchronously due to magnetic forces between the magnets and the fingers.	05-16-2013

Paul Purdy, Holly, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110027046	SELF-PIERCING BLIND NUT INSERT - A threaded insert which has a cutting edge on its external surface. The cutting edge is configured to punch a hole in a workpiece while leaving a slug intact, still connected to the workpiece structure. The cutting edge is configured such that no backup die need be utilized to form the hole in the workpiece. The threaded insert includes an internal threaded portion, and a deformable side wall which is configured to deform upon installation of the threaded insert, to forming a blind-side bulb against the workpiece, and against the slug. The threaded insert is configured such that an installation tool can be threaded into the threaded insert, the threaded insert pierced through the workpiece. Then, the installation tool is actuated to cause the deformable side wall of the threaded insert to plastically deform and form the blind-side bulb.	02-03-2011
20130142588	FASTENER WITH ATTACHED COMPRESSION LIMITING SLEEVE - A fastener system that includes a fastener, a compression-limiting sleeve, and a retainer which generally retains the compression-limiting sleeve on the fastener. By providing that the compression-limiting sleeve is not staked to the fastener, existing technology can be used, and no extra staking processing step needs to be performed. The fastener may comprise a conventional metal threaded screw or bolt, possibly having a recess in its head for receiving a driver. Preferably, the compression-limiting sleeve is cold headed as opposed to being stamped, and preferably includes a counter bore which assures that an end of the retainer is below an end surface of the compression-limiting sleeve. Preferably, the retainer is formed of a thermoplastic elastomer or another suitable material.	06-06-2013

Peter Purdy, Bend, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100144490	Resistance Garments And Active Materials - Resistance garments include for example a first cuff and a second cuff that circumscribe a portion of a wearer's body; an adjustment device fixedly attached to the first cuff; and a resistive element connecting the first cuff and the second cuff, and coupling with the adjustment device. An active material includes a backing fabric and one or more length-adjusting devices, that each include a first filament and a second filament that are interwoven with the backing fabric and substantially parallel with one another, and one or more motors. Each of the motors drives first and second spooling elements that alternatively reel in or reel out portions of the first and second filaments, respectively. The reeling in or out thereby adjusts (a) a length of the filaments, (b) a length of the length-adjusting device corresponding to the at least one motor, and (c) a length of the active material.	06-10-2010

Peter Kevin Purdy, Seattle, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140203184	FLUID MEDIUM SENSOR SYSTEM AND METHOD - An apparatus employs a plurality of transducers distributed along a cable to sample a medium. Some of the transducers may be operated according to various sequences which specific wavelengths and/or magnitudes of emission of electromagnetic energy. Some of the transducers sample, detect or measure responses of the fluid medium to the emissions. Various other transducers may sample or measure temperature, depth or pressure, and flow characteristics of the fluid medium, and optionally flow characteristics above a surface or above a surface of the fluid medium. Such may allow identification and/or characterization of characteristics of the fluid medium and/or substances (e.g., contaminants for instance petroleum, phytoplankton, red tide microorganisms, nutrients, dissolved oxygen or other gasses). The apparatus may communicate with remote facilities, allowing monitoring, remote control, and/or analysis with or with information from other platforms.	07-24-2014

Phillip D. Purdy, Maypearl, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110092955	Pressure-Sensing Medical Devices, Systems and Methods, and Methods of Forming Medical Devices - Medical devices, perfusion systems, and methods for detecting a pressure within a space in a subject and for perfusion of fluid into a space in a subject. The space may be a fluid-filled space, or a space that is depleted of fluid due to an obstruction to fluid flow into the space. Methods for forming the medical devices.	04-21-2011

Phillip D. Purdy, Dallas, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090076357	Methods and Apparatuses for Navigating the Subaracnhnoid Space - Disclosed is a method of navigating a spinal subarachnoid space in a living being, that includes percutaneously introducing a device into the spinal subarachnoid space at an entry location. The device has a first passageway that is sized to slidably receive, and work with, at least a guidewire. The device can be a catheter or a sheath. The method can also include advancing the device within the spinal subarachnoid space at least more than 10 centimeters from the entry location. Alternatively, the method can include advancing the device within the spinal subarachnoid space to facilitate intracranial access with a second device introduced through the first passageway. Also disclosed is a device suited for attachment to a patient's skin, such as a sheath, that includes an elongated member, a skin-attachment apparatus having a flexible skin-attachment flap, and a valve apparatus.	03-19-2009
20100324397	Methods and Apparatuses for Navigating the Subaracnhnoid Space - Disclosed is a method of navigating a spinal subarchnoid space in a living being, that includes percutaneously introducing a device into the spinal subarachnoid space at an entry location. The device has a first passageway that is sized to slidably receive, and work with, at least a guidewire. The device can be a catheter or a sheath. The method can also include advancing the device within the spinal subarachnoid space at least more than 10 centimeters from the entry location. Alternatively, the method can include advancing the device within the spinal subarachnoid space to facilitate intracranial access with a second device introduced through the first passageway. Also disclosed is a device suited for attachment to a patient's skin, such as a sheath, that includes an elongated member, a skin-attachment apparatus having a flexible skin-attachment flap, and a valve apparatus.	12-23-2010
20120165757	Sheaths - Disclosed are sheaths that comprise a first sheath member having a first passageway, a first length, and a first proximal end defined by a first valve apparatus configured to seal the first passageway, the first passageway having a first passageway diameter at a location in the first passageway; and a second sheath member coupled to the first sheath member, the second sheath member having a second passageway and a second length, the second passageway having a second passageway diameter at a location in the second passageway; where the first passageway and the second passageway are separate from each other and not co-axial, the first length is different from the second length, and the first and second sheath members are positioned beside each other for a portion of their first and second lengths.	06-28-2012

Phillip Douglas Purdy, Maypearl, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140024956	TRANSDUCER INTERFACE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A transducer interface system/method allowing conversion from an analog sensor input to a standardized analog output interface is disclosed. In some preferred embodiments the system/method permits a fiber optic pressure sensor to be interfaced to a standard patient care monitor (PCM) system using standardized Wheatstone Bridge analog interface inputs. Within this context the Wheatstone Bridge sensed output is defined by stimulus from the PCM and modulation of bridge element values by the conditioned output of an analog pressure sensor. The use of analog-to-digital-to-analog conversion in this transducer interface permits retrofitting of PCM devices having analog Wheatstone Bridge inputs with advanced patient monitoring sensors without the need for specialized modifications to the baseline PCM data collection framework. Methods disclosed herein include techniques to connect arbitrary types/numbers of analog sensors to traditional PCM systems without the need for PCM system hardware/software modifications.	01-23-2014
20150025396	BLOOD PRESSURE ANALYSIS SYSTEM AND METHOD - A blood pressure analysis system/method allowing conversion from an analog sensor input to a standardized analog output interface is disclosed. In some preferred embodiments the system/method permits a fiber optic pressure sensor to be interfaced to a standard patient care monitor (PCM) system using standardized Wheatstone Bridge analog interface inputs. Within this context the Wheatstone Bridge sensed output is defined by stimulus from the PCM and modulation of bridge element values by the conditioned output of an analog pressure sensor. The use of analog-to-digital-to-analog conversion in this blood pressure analysis permits retrofitting of PCM devices having analog Wheatstone Bridge inputs with advanced patient monitoring sensors without the need for specialized modifications to the baseline PCM data collection framework. Methods disclosed herein include techniques to connect arbitrary types/numbers of analog sensors to traditional PCM systems without the need for PCM system hardware/software modifications.	01-22-2015

Phillip Douglas Purdy, Dallas, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150112211	TRANSDUCER INTERFACE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A transducer interface system/method allowing conversion from an analog sensor input to a standardized analog output interface is disclosed. In some preferred embodiments the system/method permits a fiber optic pressure sensor to be interfaced to a standard patient care monitor (PCM) system using standardized Wheatstone Bridge analog interface inputs. Within this context the Wheatstone Bridge sensed output is defined by stimulus from the PCM and modulation of bridge element values by the conditioned output of an analog pressure sensor. The use of analog-to-digital-to-analog conversion in this transducer interface permits retrofitting of PCM devices having analog Wheatstone Bridge inputs with advanced patient monitoring sensors without the need for specialized modifications to the baseline PCM data collection framework. Methods disclosed herein include techniques to connect arbitrary types/numbers of analog sensors to traditional PCM systems without the need for PCM system hardware/software modifications.	04-23-2015
20150112212	TRANSDUCER INTERFACE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A transducer interface system/method allowing conversion from an analog sensor input to a standardized analog output interface is disclosed. In some preferred embodiments the system/method permits a fiber optic pressure sensor to be interfaced to a standard patient care monitor (PCM) system using standardized Wheatstone Bridge analog interface inputs. Within this context the Wheatstone Bridge sensed output is defined by stimulus from the PCM and modulation of bridge element values by the conditioned output of an analog pressure sensor. The use of analog-to-digital-to-analog conversion in this transducer interface permits retrofitting of PCM devices having analog Wheatstone Bridge inputs with advanced patient monitoring sensors without the need for specialized modifications to the baseline PCM data collection framework. Methods disclosed herein include techniques to connect arbitrary types/numbers of analog sensors to traditional PCM systems without the need for PCM system hardware/software modifications.	04-23-2015

Sean M. Purdy, Sunbury, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140066023	AUDIO FILE OR VOICE MESSAGE DELIVERY SYSTEM AND METHOD OF DELIVERING - Provide is an audio file delivery system and a method of delivering an audio file. The system and method include a recording device, a wireless device, a job creation process, a job execution process, a telecom gateway and email verification. The job creation process is operable to receive instructions from the wireless device and communicate with a server. The job creating process creates a new job, the new job being operable to receive the audio file. The job execution process executes instructions on the server from the new job. The telecom gateway that receives input from the server and sends the audio file to at least one recipient telephone number. The email verification is provided by the server and sent to a user indicating that the audio file was received by a recipient.	03-06-2014

Sean T. Purdy, Durham, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100010997	METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR RESCORING A PLAYLIST - A method and system are provided for rescoring media items in a playlist in response to associated user events. In one embodiment, media items in a playlist are scored based on user preferences of an associated user, and the playlist is sorted based on the scores of the media items. At some point during playback of the media items in the playlist, a user event is detected. In response to detecting the user event, a reason for the user event is determined. Then, matching media items in the playlist are rescored, and the playlist is resorted. The matching media items are media items that match, at least to some degree, the media item with respect to which the user event occurred in light of the reason for the user event.	01-14-2010
20100094820	METHOD FOR AFFECTING THE SCORE AND PLACEMENT OF MEDIA ITEMS IN A LOCKED-TO-TOP PLAYLIST - Methods and systems are disclosed for affecting a score of a media item in a playlist of scored media items. In one embodiment, a playlist of scored media items that is sorted based on score is provided. An associated user is enabled to adjust the score of a media item in the playlist by moving the media item up or down in the playlist. In another embodiment, a playlist of scored media items is provided. The associated user is enabled to directly adjust the score of a media item in the playlist via a score adjustment control. In yet another embodiment, media items in a playlist are scored based on one or more user preferences of the associated user. The playlist may or may not be sorted based on score. Adjustments are made to the user preferences based on detected user events such as, for example, score adjustment events.	04-15-2010
20100197318	ANONYMOUS CROWD TRACKING - A system and method for tracking crowds of users are provided. In one embodiment, a central system, which includes one or more servers, operates to obtain current locations for users of mobile devices. Based on the current locations of the users, the central system forms crowds of users. As a result of movement of the users and corresponding location updates, the crowds move and change over time. In order to track at least some of the crowds, crowd snapshots for those crowds are created over time and stored. The crowd snapshots preferably maintain anonymity of the users in the crowd at the time the crowd snapshots are created. Thereafter, the crowd snapshots may be used to generate crowd tracking data for select crowds.	08-05-2010
20100198826	MAINTAINING A HISTORICAL RECORD OF ANONYMIZED USER PROFILE DATA BY LOCATION FOR USERS IN A MOBILE ENVIRONMENT - A system and method are provided for maintaining a historical record of anonymized user profile data for mobile device users. In one embodiment, a central system, which includes one or more servers, operates to obtain current locations and user profiles for users of mobile devices. The central system processes the current locations and the user profiles of the users over time to maintain a historical record of anonymized user profile data by location. By anonymizing the user data, privacy of the users of the mobile devices is maintained. The central system may then use the historical record of anonymized user profile data to respond to historical requests. The historical requests may be made by users of the mobile devices, subscribers, and/or third-party services.	08-05-2010
20100198870	SERVING A REQUEST FOR DATA FROM A HISTORICAL RECORD OF ANONYMIZED USER PROFILE DATA IN A MOBILE ENVIRONMENT - A system and method are provided for maintaining a historical record of anonymized user profile data for mobile device users and serving historical requests. In one embodiment, a central system, which includes one or more servers, operates to obtain current locations and user profiles for users of mobile devices. The central system processes the current locations and the user profiles of the users over time to maintain a historical record of anonymized user profile data by location. By anonymizing the user data, privacy of the users of the mobile devices is maintained. The central system may then use the historical record of anonymized user profile data to respond to historical requests. The historical requests may be made by users of the mobile devices, subscribers, and/or third-party services.	08-05-2010
20100199218	METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PREVIEWING RECOMMENDATION QUEUES - A method and system for previewing a media item recommendation queue. A server receives a request from a first device for at least a portion of a media item recommendation queue associated with a second device. The server provides to the first device a plurality of recommendation queue entries from a top portion of the media item recommendation queue associated with the second device. The order of the plurality of recommendation queue entries in the media item recommendation queue is based on a plurality of priority indicators associated with the second device. The server receives a request from the first device to couple the second device to the first device and couples the second device to the first device, wherein media item recommendations generated by the second device are directed to the first device.	08-05-2010
20120039309	Bandwidth sharing in a distributed wireless client application using inverse multiplexing termination - A system and method for bandwidth sharing in a distributed wireless client application using inverse multiplexing termination. The system includes: a group of collocated client playback devices having wide area network (WAN) and local area network (LAN) connectivity, and a centralized inverse multiplexing (IMUX) server which optimizes shared bandwidth of both the WAN via inverse multiplexing and the LAN using either broadcast or multicast of all virtual multiplexing paths to all other client playback devices of the group of collocated client playback devices. Other embodiments are disclosed.	02-16-2012
20120046049	SECONDARY INDICATIONS OF USER LOCATIONS AND USE THEREOF BY A LOCATION-BASED SERVICE - Systems and methods are disclosed for obtaining secondary indications of locations of users for use by a location-based service. In one embodiment, a secondary indication of a location of one or more users is obtained from a source of secondary indications of locations of users. The secondary indication includes a location of the one or more users and timing information defining when the one or more users were or will be located at the location. The secondary indication of the location of the one or more users is then stored and utilized to provide the location-based service. In one embodiment, the secondary indication is utilized to store historical aggregate user profile data by location and/or to provide aggregate user profile data for crowds of users formed via a spatial crowd formation process.	02-23-2012
20120047152	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROFILE TAILORING IN AN AGGREGATE PROFILING SYSTEM - Systems and methods are disclosed for tailoring user profiles of users in a mobile aggregate profiling system. In one embodiment, the user profiles of the users in the mobile aggregate profiling system are tailored based on aggregate profile data relevant to current locations of the users. More specifically, in order to tailor the user profile of a user, aggregate profile data is obtained for the current location of the user. The user profile of the user is then filtered based on the aggregate profile data for the current location of the user. In one embodiment, the user profile is filtered at a server of the mobile aggregate profiling system. In another embodiment, the user profile is filtered at a mobile device of the user prior to sending the user profile to a server of the mobile aggregate profiling system.	02-23-2012
20120047184	PROFILE CONSTRUCTION USING LOCATION-BASED AGGREGATE PROFILE INFORMATION - Systems and methods are disclosed for creating a user profile for a subject user based on historical aggregate profile data for locations at which the subject user was previously located. In one embodiment, one or more location and time period pairs are determined for the subject user. Each location and time period pair defines a previous location of the subject user and a time period during which the subject user was at the previous location. Historical aggregate profile data is obtained for the location and time period pairs. For each location and time period pair, the historical aggregate profile data is generally an aggregation of user profiles of a number of users relevant to the location and time period pair. A user profile for the subject user is then created based on the historical aggregate profile data for the one or more location and time period pairs.	02-23-2012
20120064919	CROWD CREATION SYSTEM FOR AN AGGREGATE PROFILING SERVICE - Systems and methods for creating new crowds of users are disclosed. In one embodiment, a number of geographically relevant Points of Interest (POIs) within a geographic bounding region in which the new crowd is to be created are identified. A POI for the new crowd is then selected from the geographically relevant POIs based on a crowd profile defined for the new crowd. Users to attract to the new crowd at the POI selected for the new crowd are selected based on the crowd profile defined for the new crowd, and the selected users are then attracted to the new crowd at the POI selected for the new crowd.	03-15-2012
20120066303	SYNCHRONIZED GROUP LOCATION UPDATES - Systems and methods are disclosed in which a location update for a user is utilized as a location update for the user and one or more additional users that have been location-synchronized to the user. In general, a location update is received for a first user. One or more second users that have been location-synchronized to the first user are then identified. A location reported by the location update for the first user is recorded, or stored, as a current location of the first user and a current location of each of the one or more second users that have been location-synchronized to the first user. A location-based service, such as a social location-based service, may then be provided based on the current locations of the first and one or more second users.	03-15-2012
20120066646	RELATIVE ITEM OF INTEREST EXPLORER INTERFACE - Systems and methods are disclosed for providing a Graphical User Interface (GUI) for representing a reference item and a number of items of interest. In one embodiment, each item of interest is assigned to one of a number of concentric regions in a two-dimensional space based on one or more attributes of the item of interest. The concentric regions in the two-dimensional space are centered at a location in the two-dimensional space that corresponds to the reference item. A GUI is then generated such that the GUI includes concentric display regions that correspond to the concentric regions in the two-dimensional space, where a select concentric display region provides an expanded view of the items of interest located within the corresponding region in the two-dimensional space and the remaining concentric display region(s) provide collapsed view(s) of the items of interest in the corresponding region(s) of the two-dimensional space.	03-15-2012
20120114311	METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DISTRIBUTING THE RECORDING OF A MEDIA ITEM - A method for recording a media item. A first media controller records a first portion of a media item. The first media controller receives a request to view a second media item. The first media controller directs a second media controller to record a second portion of the media item, and couples the first portion to the second portion.	05-10-2012
20130034042	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STREAMING MEDIA CONTENT - A system and method for bandwidth sharing in a distributed wireless client application using inverse multiplexing termination. The system includes: a group of collocated client playback devices having wide area network (WAN) and local area network (LAN) connectivity, and a centralized inverse multiplexing (IMUX) server which optimizes shared bandwidth of both the WAN via inverse multiplexing and the LAN using either broadcast or multicast of all virtual multiplexing paths to all other client playback devices of the group of collocated client playback devices. Other embodiments are disclosed.	02-07-2013
20130282723	Maintaining A Historical Record Of Anonymized User Profile Data By Location For Users In A Mobile Environment - A system and method are provided for maintaining a historical record of anonymized user profile data for mobile device users. In one embodiment, a central system, which includes one or more servers, operates to obtain current locations and user profiles for users of mobile devices. The central system processes the current locations and the user profiles of the users over time to maintain a historical record of anonymized user profile data by location. By anonymizing the user data, privacy of the users of the mobile devices is maintained. The central system may then use the historical record of anonymized user profile data to respond to historical requests. The historical requests may be made by users of the mobile devices, subscribers, and/or third party services.	10-24-2013
20140095516	Profile Construction Using Location-Based Aggregate Profile Information - Systems and methods are disclosed for creating a user profile for a subject user based on historical aggregate profile data for locations at which the subject user was previously located. In one embodiment, one or more location and time period pairs are determined for the subject user, each defining a previous location of the subject user and a time period during which the subject user was at the location. For a plurality of location and time period pairs, a plurality of historical aggregate profiles for a corresponding plurality of sub-bands within the time period defined by each location and time period pair in the plurality of location and time period pairs is obtained. A user profile for the subject user is created based on the plurality of historical aggregate profiles for the corresponding plurality of sub-bands based on relevancy ratings for the plurality of sub-bands.	04-03-2014
20140289679	Relative Item Of Interest Explorer Interface - Devices are disclosed for providing a Graphical User Interface (GUI) for representing a reference item and a number of items of interest. In one embodiment, each item of interest is assigned to one of a number of concentric regions in a two-dimensional geographic space based on the location and one or more attributes of the item of interest. The concentric regions in the two-dimensional geographic space are centered at a location in the two-dimensional space that corresponds to the reference item. A GUI is generated includes concentric display regions that correspond to the concentric regions in the two-dimensional geographic space, where a select concentric display region provides an expanded view of the items of interest located within the corresponding region in the two-dimensional geographic space and the remaining concentric display region(s) provide collapsed view(s) of the items of interest in the corresponding region(s) of the two-dimensional geographic space.	09-25-2014

Steven Purdy, Johns Creek, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150260384	FLUORESCENT LAMP FIXTURE WITH LEDS - A retrofit LED lamp that looks identical to a fluorescent lamp that utilize the ballast already in the fluorescent lamp fixture. The LED lamp has a housing, one or more than one LED, pins connected to the housing that mate with the tombstones of a fluorescent lamp fixture, and control circuitry to duplicate standard fluorescent lamp operations with existing AC ballast and emulate the filament winding resistance of a conventional fluorescent lamp. Optionally, the retrofit LED lamp has additional electrical elements that can be added for control functions, such as the ability to dim the retrofit LED lamp.	09-17-2015

Steven Purdy, Alpharetta, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100072909	System for Field-Programmed Determination of Illumination Set Points in Ballasts - A system for programming control of ballast illumination includes receiving a power stage input current through a first ballast input, receiving a level switch control signal at a second ballast input, entering a ballast illumination program mode, adjusting said level switch control signal to select a ballast lamp illumination and saving a field-programmed ballast lamp illumination indication in a ballast memory as representative of said ballast lamp illumination.	03-25-2010
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Thomas Purdy, Springville, UT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130121484	Call center input/output agent utilization arbitration system - Disclosed herein are systems and methods that provide for maintenance of the status of availability of call-center agents through the use of local arbitration between processes and applications that may interact with more than one resource of telephone contacts between differing activities or work for these call-center agents. Detailed information on various example embodiments of the inventions are provided in the Detailed Description below, and the inventions are defined by the appended claims.	05-16-2013

Thomas Jeffrey Purdy, Springville, UT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
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20090100139	APPARATUS SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RESPONDING TO WEB FORM INQUIRIES - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for generating contact plans and responding to web form inquires using the contact plans.	04-16-2009
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20140114997	System and Method for Responding to Web Form Inquiries - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for generating contact plans and responding to web form inquires using the contact plans.	04-24-2014
20140143344	Systems and Methods for Transferring Personal Session Information for Telephonic Use - Disclosed herein are systems and associated methods for operating web interactive services in conjunction with communication services, linking the communication with the interaction by means of a session-specific identifier such as a telephone number. During the course of a web session, user interaction information may be collected, that information potentially indicating subjects of interest to a user associated with the session-specific identifier. In the event the user uses the identifier make a contact regarding the information, the identifier can be used to associate the interaction information and subjects of interest, such that the contact may have that information and those subjects available to assist a user making contact. Interaction and subject information may also be used to customize the interaction with a contacting user with regard to the routing of a telephone call, a greeting, a product or service offering, or other communication.	05-22-2014

William A. Purdy, Plainfield, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120153661	SELF-ADJUSTING AND SELF-ALIGNING ACCESS DOOR - The connection of a vehicle fuel fill system access door to an access door hinge includes exposed guide members on the access door and the hinge to assist an installer in properly positioning and moving the access door relative to the hinge. Spacing structures between the access door and the access door hinge have a variable relationship for accommodating part variations. An audible sound is generated as the door is connected to indicate final positioning of the door on the hinge.	06-21-2012
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