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Aaron James Quick, Cary, NC US
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20150363275 | TECHNIQUES FOR IMPROVING CLOUD INFRASTRUCTURE BACKUP IN A SHARED STORAGE ENVIRONMENT - A technique for cloud infrastructure backup in a virtualized environment utilizing shared storage includes obtaining a workload input/output (I/O) profile to the shared storage over a time period. An attempt to locate one or more time windows in the workload I/O profile for which a cloud infrastructure backup can be staged is initiated. In response to determining the cloud infrastructure backup can be staged during at least one of the time windows, staging of the cloud infrastructure backup is scheduled during a selected one of the time windows. In response to determining the cloud infrastructure backup cannot be staged during at least one of the time windows, an interference tolerance approach is employed for accessing the shared storage for active workloads and the cloud infrastructure backup during the staging of the cloud infrastructure backup. | 12-17-2015 |
Al Quick, Wheat Ridge, CO US
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20130001169 | Metal removal system and method - A metal removal system and method are disclosed. An example method includes providing a sorptive media and providing a primary ligand having an affinity for the sorptive media, the primary ligand being an amphipathic, heterocyclic metal-coordinating compound. The method also includes providing a co-ligand having an affinity for the sorptive media. During a treatment process, a metal removal response is observed to be non-proportional between expected metal removal ability based on individual metal coordination abilities of the media alone and of all ligands, and actual net metal removal capacity resulting from a heterogeneous cooperation of the primary ligand and the sorptive media and activated by the co-ligand. | 01-03-2013 |
Allan M. Quick, Lexington, SC US
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20110232683 | Methods and Compositions for Eliminating Allergens and Allergen-Producing Organisms - Methods are provided for making a treatment composition by loading active components into a high pressure vessel and pressurizing the high pressure vessel with carbon dioxide to reach a pressure within the high pressure vessel of about 400 pounds per square inch to about 1,070 pounds per square inch. The active components can include a protein denaturant and a surfactant, and optionally an acaricide. In one particular embodiment, this method can be used to clean a substrate, by loading the substrate into the high pressure vessel prior to pressurizing with carbon dioxide. Methods are also provided for treating a substrate to clean it from dust mites by delivering dry ice particles to the substrate, and vacuuming the substrate. Treatment compositions are also generally provided. | 09-29-2011 |
20120066841 | Methods And Compositions For Dislodging Debris Particles From A Substrate - Methods are provided for making a treatment composition by loading active components into a high pressure vessel and pressurizing the high pressure vessel with carbon dioxide to reach a pressure within the high pressure vessel of about 400 pounds per square inch to about 1,070 pounds per square inch. The active components can include a protein denaturant and a surfactant, and optionally an acaricide. In one particular embodiment, this method can be used to clean a substrate, by loading the substrate into the high pressure vessel prior to pressurizing with carbon dioxide. Methods are also provided for treating a substrate to clean it from dust mites by delivering dry ice particles to the substrate, and vacuuming the substrate. Treatment compositions are also generally provided. | 03-22-2012 |
Allen Quick, Wheatridge, CO US
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20130161261 | SYSTEM FOR DYNAMIC FLUIDIZED LOADNG OF A LIGAND UPON CARBON MEDIA AND METHODS ASSOCIATED THEREWITH - Method and systems are provided for the removal of metal contaminants from aqueous mediums using a chamber containing activated sorptive media and a primary ligand and optionally, a secondary ligand that has been loaded onto the activated sorptive media using hydraulic loading. In at least one embodiment, the methods and systems include a pre-treatment of the sorptive media, a specific volume of the activated sorptive media within the chamber, specific pH ranges of aqueous mediums, and hydraulic loading of the primary ligand and optionally, a secondary ligand, known as dynamic fluidized loading. In at least one embodiment, pore pressures of the seeding solution within the media are at least sufficient to overcome the gravitational forces acting on the media within the column. The methods and systems provide for a highly uniform and predictable loading of the primary ligand and optionally, the secondary ligand, onto the activated sorptive media throughout the sorptive media within the chamber. Thus, the methods and system provide for effective sorption and increased capacity for metal removal from aqueous mediums. | 06-27-2013 |
20150060365 | SYSTEM FOR DYNAMIC FLUIDIZED LOADING OF A LIGAND UPON CARBON MEDIA AND METHODS ASSOCIATED THEREWITH - Method and systems are provided for the removal of metal contaminants from aqueous mediums using a chamber containing activated sorptive media and a primary ligand and optionally, a secondary ligand that has been loaded onto the activated sorptive media using hydraulic loading. In at least one embodiment, the methods and systems include a pre-treatment of the sorptive media, a specific volume of the activated sorptive media within the chamber, specific pH ranges of aqueous mediums, and hydraulic loading of the primary ligand and optionally, a secondary ligand, known as dynamic fluidized loading. In at least one embodiment, pore pressures of the seeding solution within the media are at least sufficient to overcome the gravitational forces acting on the media within the column. The methods and systems provide for a highly uniform and predictable loading of the primary ligand and optionally, the secondary ligand, onto the activated sorptive media throughout the sorptive media within the chamber. Thus, the methods and system provide for effective sorption and increased capacity for metal removal from aqueous mediums. | 03-05-2015 |
Andrew Quick, Valencia, CA US
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20150079153 | Cell Suspension and Use Thereof - The present invention provides for methods and devices suitable for producing a transplantable cellular suspension of living tissue suitable for promoting tissue regeneration in an epithelium-related procedure, as well as compositions produced therefrom. The cellular suspension can include viable and functioning cells at various stages of differentiation, including undifferentiated/progenitor cells and differentiated cells, as well as those in between. In certain embodiments, the cellular suspension can be subjected to a stress to induce a heat shock response therein, or be exposed to an exogenously supplied agent such as heat shock protein or a fragment thereof, hyaluronic acid, platelet-enriched plasma, and/or growth factors. The cellular suspension can be applied directly to a patient's recipient site for in vivo regeneration, or be cultured or seeded to a matrix for in vitro growth/regeneration. | 03-19-2015 |
Andrew Quick US
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20150079153 | Cell Suspension and Use Thereof - The present invention provides for methods and devices suitable for producing a transplantable cellular suspension of living tissue suitable for promoting tissue regeneration in an epithelium-related procedure, as well as compositions produced therefrom. The cellular suspension can include viable and functioning cells at various stages of differentiation, including undifferentiated/progenitor cells and differentiated cells, as well as those in between. In certain embodiments, the cellular suspension can be subjected to a stress to induce a heat shock response therein, or be exposed to an exogenously supplied agent such as heat shock protein or a fragment thereof, hyaluronic acid, platelet-enriched plasma, and/or growth factors. The cellular suspension can be applied directly to a patient's recipient site for in vivo regeneration, or be cultured or seeded to a matrix for in vitro growth/regeneration. | 03-19-2015 |
Andrew Morgan Quick, Circle Pines, MN US
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20150260325 | Genderless Coupling Devices - A coupling assembly includes: a first coupling device including: an insert configured to be coupled to a source or a destination of a fluid; a seal coupled to the insert to create a seal with a mating seal; and a sleeve coupled to the insert, the sleeve including a locking structure; and a second coupling device that is substantially identical to the first coupling device. The first coupling device is coupled to the second coupling device by rotating the second coupling device relative to the first coupling device and moving the second coupling device axially towards the first coupling device to allow the locking structure on the first coupling device to engage the locking structure on the second coupling device and seals of the first and second coupling devices to form an axial seal so that fluid can flow from the line and through the first and second coupling devices. | 09-17-2015 |
Andrew P. Quick, Valencia, CA US
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20090018616 | Systems and Methods for Determining a Threshold Current Level Required to Evoke a Stapedial Muscle Reflex - Exemplary cochlear implant systems include an implantable cochlear stimulator configured to be implanted within a patient and generate a stimulation current having an adjustable current level, one or more electrodes communicatively coupled to the stimulator and configured to apply the stimulation current to one or more locations within an ear of the patient, and a probe configured to acquire sound data used to derive an acoustic reflectance of the ear. The implantable cochlear stimulator is configured to adjust the current level of the stimulation current until a change in the acoustic reflectance above a threshold is detected. | 01-15-2009 |
Andrew Perry Quick, Valencia, CA US
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20160024450 | Systems and Methods for Tissue Processing and Preparation of Cell Suspension Therefrom - The present invention provides for methods and at least partially automated devices suitable for producing a transplantable cellular suspension of living tissue suitable for promoting tissue regeneration in an epithelium-related procedure, as well as compositions produced therefrom. Tissue regeneration in humans is extremely limited and constitutes a major challenge to the repair of damaged organ function. Wound treatment is a typical area where tissue regeneration is required. Wounds (lacerations or openings) in mammalian tissue can result in tissue disruption and coagulation of the microvasculature at the wound face. | 01-28-2016 |
Anthony Quick, Orlando, FL US
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20080298600 | AUTOMATED REAL SPEECH HEARING INSTRUMENT ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM - A method for fitting a hearing instrument comprises placing the hearing instrument in situ includes receiving an audiogram of the user, determining a target gain for the hearing instrument as a function of the audiogram, exposing a reference sensor located adjacent the hearing instrument to an external speech signal, measuring an external sound pressure level (SPL) via the reference sensor, exposing a probe sensor coupled to the inside of the ear to the output of the hearing instrument while the hearing instrument is in situ, measuring an internal sound pressure level (“SPL”) inside the ear of the user via the probe sensor, determining an offset gain as a function of the external SPL, the target gain and the internal SPL, and automatically adjusting a gain of the hearing instrument according to the offset gain. A system for automatically fitting a hearing impaired person with a digital hearing aid in situ includes a digital hearing aid, a reference volume sensor, a probe sensor, a sound mapping module and a parameter control module. | 12-04-2008 |
20120140937 | Automated real speech hearing instrument adjustment system - A method for adjusting a hearing instrument to reduce feedback by placing a hearing instrument having an adjustable frequency response in a wearer's ear, providing a probe microphone for measuring the sound pressure level inside the ear and a reference microphone for measuring the sound pressure level outside the ear, exposing the ear to a stimulus and a dynamic event, determining the gain as a function of frequency from the difference in sound pressure level measured by the probe microphone and the reference microphone, identifying a feedback peak where the frequency is in the center of a range of frequencies and corresponds to the maximum gain in that range of frequencies and adjusting the hearing instrument to reduce the gain at a frequency corresponding to the frequency of the feedback peak. | 06-07-2012 |
Bradley Scott Quick, Staatsburg, NY US
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20140020962 | SELF-BALANCING VEHICLE WITH SWIVEL SEAT STEERING - A motorized vehicle includes a pair of opposed wheels and a seat which is mounted so that it can rotate about a vertical axis. The rotational position of the seat is sensed by at least one sensor, such as a potentiometer or rotary encoder, which produces an output signal. This signal is input into a control system which rotates the wheels to steer the vehicle based on the rotational position of the seat. | 01-23-2014 |
Christopher Quick, San Diego, CA US
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20130290758 | SLEEP MODE LATENCY SCALING AND DYNAMIC RUN TIME ADJUSTMENT - The aspects enable a computing device or microprocessor to determine a low power mode that provides the most system power savings by placing selected resources in a low power mode while continuing to function reliably, depending upon the resources not in use, acceptable system latencies, dynamic operating conditions (e.g., temperature), expected idle time, and the unique electrical characteristics of the particular device. Aspects provide a mechanism for determining an optimal low power configuration made up of a set of low power modes for the various resources within the computing device by determining which low power modes are valid at the time the processor enters an idle state, ranking the valid low power modes by expected power savings given the current device conditions, determining which valid low power mode provides the greatest power savings while meeting the latency requirements, and selecting a particular low power mode for each resource to enter. | 10-31-2013 |
Christopher Lane Quick, Hanceville, AL US
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20120085205 | Universal Trimmer Handle Assembly - A universal trimmer handle assembly for grass trimmers is provided. An exemplary embodiment may include a bolt, a sleeve, a handle, a clamp, and a knob. When the knob is turned in one direction, the bolt squeezes the handle against the sleeve, forces a tapered portion of the sleeve into a tapered groove of the clamp, and squeezes the clamp together around a trimmer shaft. As a result, the handle is prevented from rotating or sliding with respect to the sleeve, the sleeve is prevented from rotating with respect to the clamp, and the clamp is prevented from sliding or rotating with respect to the trimmer shaft. When the knob is turned in an opposite direction, the handle may be rotated or slid with respect to the sleeve and the clamp may be rotated or slid with respect to the trimmer shaft. | 04-12-2012 |
Dale L. Quick, Redmond, WA US
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20150017944 | Flexible Device Upgrade Plan - Described herein are techniques for receiving, by a telecommunication service provider, used telecommunication devices from a plurality of subscribers of the telecommunication service provider. The used telecommunication devices may each have been purchased with an installment plan on which a balance is owed, and different balances may be owed on different ones of the used telecommunication devices. In exchange for the used telecommunication devices, the telecommunication service provider may pay off up to at least part of each of the balances. Further, prior to paying off the balances, the telecommunication service provider may obtain identifiers for the used telecommunication devices and verify that the obtained identifier for each used telecommunication device matches an identifier that is associated with one of the subscribers and is stored in a data store of the telecommunication service provider. | 01-15-2015 |
Daniel Michael Quick, St. Peters, MO US
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20140196289 | Method And System For Identifying Fastener Placement Zones - Certain embodiments of the disclosure provide one or more methods and/or systems to provide for determination of valid fastener zones that meet certain design rules. A method may include selecting at least one fastener having a preselected size and providing a first structural member and second structural member each having preselected sizes and shapes. The method may include determining a first fastener placement zone in said first structural member and determining a second fastener placement zone in said second structural member, where the respective first and second fastener placement zones are determined as a function of said structural design rules. The method may include determining a final fastener zone by identifying an overlap of the first and second fastener zones. | 07-17-2014 |
David R. Quick, Bellevue, WA US
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20110087661 | SOCIAL DISTANCE BASED SEARCH RESULT ORDER ADJUSTMENT - Both search criteria and a friends list associated with a user are obtained. One or more data items that satisfy the search criteria are identified as search results. An order of the search results is adjusted based at least in part on multiple additional friends lists, each of which is associated with a data item of the one or more data items. Each of the multiple additional friends lists can also be updated to reflect changes in the friends lists made by users associated with the friends lists. | 04-14-2011 |
20150379142 | SOCIAL DISTANCE BASED SEARCH RESULT ORDER ADJUSTMENT - Both search criteria and a friends list associated with a user are obtained. One or more data items that satisfy the search criteria are identified as search results. An order of the search results is adjusted based at least in part on multiple additional friends lists, each of which is associated with a data item of the one or more data items. Each of the multiple additional friends lists can also be updated to reflect changes in the friends lists made by users associated with the friends lists. | 12-31-2015 |
Deborah Quick, Louisville, CO US
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20100189749 | METHODS FOR PRODUCING YEAST-BASED VACCINES - The invention provides methods for culturing yeast at a neutral pH level. Yeast cultured under neutral pH conditions exhibit desirable characteristics useful for biological purposes, such as the development of vaccines, prophylactics and therapeutics. The invention also provides for compositions and kits comprising yeast grown using the methodologies disclosed herein. | 07-29-2010 |
20130309269 | Methods for Producing Yeast-Based Vaccines - The invention provides methods for culturing yeast at a neutral pH level. Yeast cultured under neutral pH conditions exhibit desirable characteristics useful for biological purposes, such as the development of vaccines, prophylactics and therapeutics. The invention also provides for compositions and kits comprising yeast grown using the methodologies disclosed herein. | 11-21-2013 |
Diane Quick, Santa Cruz, CA US
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20100283575 | mLOCK Device and Associated Methods - A security device is disclosed to include a processor defined to control operation of the security device. The security device also includes a radio defined in electrical communication with the processor. The security device also includes a location determination device defined in electrical communication with the processor. The processor, radio, and location determination device are defined to operate collaboratively to provide a wireless tracking and communication system. The security device also includes a shackle and a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism is defined in electrical communication with the processor. The processor is defined to operate the locking mechanism to control locking and unlocking of the shackle based on information obtained through the wireless tracking and communication system. | 11-11-2010 |
20130271260 | mLOCK Device and Associated Methods - A security device includes a processor defined to control operation of the security device. The security device also includes a radio defined in electrical communication with the processor. The security device also includes a location determination device defined in electrical communication with the processor. The processor, radio, and location determination device are defined to operate collaboratively to provide a wireless tracking and communication system. The security device also includes a shackle and a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism is defined in electrical communication with the processor. The processor is defined to operate the locking mechanism to control locking and unlocking of the shackle based on information obtained through the wireless tracking and communication system. | 10-17-2013 |
Eric S. Quick, San Ramon, CA US
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20090078713 | Securable Consumer Goods Transportation Apparatus - A securable consumer goods transportation apparatus comprising a container, and a spill prevention strap attached to the container. Also disclosed is a method comprising placing a consumer good in a container comprising a spill retention strap, positioning the container in a vehicle, securing the container in the vehicle using the spill retention strap, wherein the spill retention strap substantially maintains the position of the container relative to the vehicle when the vehicle experiences a substantially sudden movement. Furthermore, a method comprising providing instructions to secure a container comprising a spill retention strap in a vehicle, wherein the spill retention strap substantially maintains the position of the container relative to the vehicle when the vehicle experiences a substantially sudden movement is disclosed. | 03-26-2009 |
Gary Quick, Eagan, MN US
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20110191310 | Method and system for ranking intellectual property documents using claim analysis - The present invention provides a method and system for re-ranking search results in a patent retrieval system where the query text is derived in whole or in part from a patent claim, which may be from an existing patent or a prospective claim. The re-ranking is based on several features of the candidate patent, such as the text similarity to the claim, international patent code or other classification or subject matter relatedness or overlap, and internal citation structure of the candidates. One alternative aspect provides a re-ranker that is trained on automatically generated training data, thus obviating the expensive and time-intensive step of expert annotation. | 08-04-2011 |
Geoff Quick, Barr Ridge, IL US
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20090062123 | Glyphosate composition and method of controlling weeds - A herbicidal composition comprising glyphosate in the form of a mixture of the potassium and ammonium salts | 03-05-2009 |
Gregory A. Quick, Maple Grove, MN US
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20100154437 | Thermoelectric Dehumidifier and Enclosure Vent Drain Assembly - Embodiments of the invention provide a dehumidifier and a vent drain assembly to reduce moisture in an electrical enclosure. The dehumidifier can include a thermoelectric module, a drain pan, and a fitting to release the collected moisture from the drain pan. The vent drain assembly can receive the collected moisture from the drain pan and the fitting. The vent drain assembly can include a valve body, a float, and a cap. | 06-24-2010 |
Jason Quick, Las Vegas, NV US
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20090153835 | Systems and Methods for the Evaluation of Scintillation in Gemstones - Systems and methods, for the evaluation, grading, and presentation of evaluation results, of the scintillation of gemstones, such as diamonds. Specifically, there are discussed systems and methods for determining when a scintillation event in a gemstone is likely to occur and for mapping such events to a presentation. | 06-18-2009 |
20140097354 | Systems and Methods to Measure and Display the Scintillation Potential of a Diamond or Other Gemstone - Systems and methods for generating an image of a gemstone under evaluation which is coded according to angular ranges in its angular spectrum across a broad range of tilts, this allows for scintillation of a gemstone to be demonstrated based on a singular coded image of the gemstone. Scintillation information is thus presented in a single image, or as a plurality of images showing fire scintillation, flash scintillation, and other scintillation related criteria as a series of static images. | 04-10-2014 |
John R. Quick, Parkville, MO US
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20130108126 | MULTI-IMAGE VIEWER FOR MULTI-SOURCED IMAGES | 05-02-2013 |
20130110543 | TIMELINE FOR MULTI-IMAGE VIEWER | 05-02-2013 |
John T. Quick, Des Moines, IA US
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20130001243 | PORTABLE, POWERED WATER STATION - A portable water station includes a container or bucket with a flat bottom, a sidewall, and a top cover or lid. An electric pump resides within the bucket. A rechargeable battery is provided on the top of the lid, and is electrically connected to the pump. A pipe is connected to the pump and extends through the lid and terminates in a spigot for dispensing water from the bucket when the battery switch is turned on. A valve on the pipe can be opened and closed to control water flow from the spigot. A soap dispenser is also provided on the lid. | 01-03-2013 |
Keith Wesley Quick, Loveland, CO US
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20150366729 | Elevator Chair - Described are chairs having a seat with a sitting location above the floor, a base that sits on a floor, a lift connecting the seat and the base, the lift capable of moving the seat up and down from the sitting location to a lower location at the floor, and a control system operating the lift. The control system allows an occupant of the chair to move the seat between its sitting location and the lower location at the floor to enable the occupant to pick up or place an item on the floor while sitting in the chair and thereafter to move the seat upwardly. | 12-24-2015 |
Kendrick Wesley Quick, Loveland, CO US
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20150366729 | Elevator Chair - Described are chairs having a seat with a sitting location above the floor, a base that sits on a floor, a lift connecting the seat and the base, the lift capable of moving the seat up and down from the sitting location to a lower location at the floor, and a control system operating the lift. The control system allows an occupant of the chair to move the seat between its sitting location and the lower location at the floor to enable the occupant to pick up or place an item on the floor while sitting in the chair and thereafter to move the seat upwardly. | 12-24-2015 |
Kevin Quick, Plantersville, TX US
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20110290499 | DEEPWATER COMPLETION INSTALLATION AND INTERVENTION SYSTEM - Methods and apparatus for installing deepwater completions and performing well intervention from a vessel that can perform other duties while not running completions or performing interventions. The system for installing deepwater completions and performing well intervention may comprise a surface pipe handling and deployment package including a horizontally operated rig that may also be operated in a slanted mode. Deepwater completions may be deployed from the vessel via a buoyant horizontal riser (BHR), which may be supported by a submerged buoyant tensioning system (BTS). In this manner, the cost of performing completion or intervention operations may be significantly reduced compared to such operations run from a drilling rig. | 12-01-2011 |
Kevin L. Quick, Hazelwood, MO US
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20080214670 | Therapeutic Malonic Acid/Acetic Acid C60 Tri-Adducts of Buckminsterfullerene and Methods Related Thereto - Disclosed and claimed herein are e,e,e malonic acid/acetic acid tri-adduct of buckminsterfullerene of the general formula C | 09-04-2008 |
Larry A. Quick, Houston, TX US
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20140036960 | Modular Thermowell and Method - A thermowell is provided for positioning on a pipeline or tank to measure the temperature. The thermowell comprises a head for receiving a probe, and the well has a closed end. An elongated hollow tubular connects the head and the well. The tubular includes one or more tubular parts, each of a selected axial length, joined by a friction welding to one of the more of the head, the well or another of the tubular parts. | 02-06-2014 |
Leonard Charles Quick, Mandeville, LA US
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20090044451 | Apparatus for wind protection of building openings - A retaining bar for securing position of a protective panel within a recess of a building, Such as a window frame or a door frame. The retaining bar has two telescopically engageable portions, which are tensioned in the frame. Each retaining bar member carries a bracket, which contacts the window or door frame once the bar members are extended to fit tightly within the frame. A threaded rod mounted in one of the bracket assemblies allows tightening of the retaining bar in the frame. | 02-19-2009 |
20090094896 | Apparatus for wind protection of building openings - A retaining bar for securing position of a protective panel within a recess of a building, such as a window frame or a door frame. The retaining bar has two telescopically engageable portions, which are tensioned in the frame. Each retaining bar member carries a resilient pad, which contacts the window or door frame once the bar members are extended to fit tightly within the flame. A threaded rod of one of the mounting assemblies allows tightening of the retaining bar in the frame. | 04-16-2009 |
20100170170 | APPARATUS FOR WIND PROTECTION OF BUILDING OPENINGS - An apparatus for securing a protective panel over a window includes at least one telescoping retainer bar that is tightly fixed within a window frame, adjacent the panel. Spring-biased locking buttons removably seat within one or more longitudinally-disposed apertures to fix the retainer bar at a desired length. At each end of the bar is a resilient pad that firmly engages one of two opposing sides of a window or door frame. One of the pads is movable relative to the bar to further tighten the bar within the frame once the telescoping bar has been extended as far as possible. The pad at the opposing end includes a biasing means for further anchoring the bar within the frame. | 07-08-2010 |
Mari S. Quick, Boeme, TX US
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20080222689 | System to filter and multicast personal video content - In an embodiment, an Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) Set Top Box (STB) receives information regarding a personal channel on an IPTV system and information regarding a plurality of viewer IPTV STBs associated with the personal channel. The IPTV STB further receives personal video content, and filters the personal video content. The IPTV STB multicasts the filtered personal video content through a network to a plurality of viewer IPTV STBs. | 09-11-2008 |
Mari Sue Quick, Boerne, TX US
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20120291062 | System and Method of Authentication - In a particular embodiment, a method includes receiving, at a set-top box from a server, a temporary authentication token that enables access to an account accessible by one or more devices. The temporary authentication token is generated after validation by the server of a particular authentication token received at the server from a first device. The first device is distinct from the set-top box. The method further includes initiating, at the set-top box, presentation of the temporary authentication token. | 11-15-2012 |
Megan Quick, Kansas City, KS US
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20140100883 | CONTRACTS AND ORGANIZATION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM - Methods, systems, and computer-readable media are provided for healthcare organizations to manage financial and clinical objectives between payers, providers, and patients. A healthcare organization's organizational data is accessed to identify quality measure contract objectives contained in contracts between the healthcare organization and its payers. Patient data of patients in scorable patient groups is accessed to determine if the patients meet the quality measure contract objectives. If so, a financial incentive is determined. If the patients do not meet the quality measure contract objectives, recommendations are automatically generated to increase the likelihood of the patients meeting the quality measure contract objectives | 04-10-2014 |
Megan Quick, Honeoye Falls, NY US
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20110189569 | AUTO-LEARNING OF BASE STACK RESISTANCE FOR HFR BASED RH CONTROL - A method for determining membrane humidification by determining the membrane protonic resistance of a fuel cell stack at humidified conditions, and normalizing the base resistance of the fuel cell stack against the base resistance of a reference fuel cell stack. | 08-04-2011 |
Megan J. Quick, Honeoye Falls, NY US
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20110293982 | CORRUGATED FIN AND FRAME ASSEMBLY FOR BATTERY COOLING - A cooling module for a battery pack assembly is disclosed. The cooling module includes a frame having a plurality of legs forming an opening through a central portion of the frame, at least one of the plurality of legs including a slot formed therethrough. A cooling fin is coupled to the frame. The cooling fin includes a corrugated plate interposed between a first plate and a second plate forming a plurality of fluid flow channels between the first plate and the second plate. The cooling modules are disposed in a stack having at least one battery cell disposed between adjacent cooling modules. The battery cell is in heat transfer communication with the cooling fin of at least one cooling module, wherein the cooling fin facilitates a transfer of heat energy between the battery cell and the flow channels formed in the cooling fin. | 12-01-2011 |
20120028098 | MODULAR BATTERY DESIGN - A battery pack is described. One embodiment of the battery pack includes a pair of end frames, the end frames having a top and a bottom and a pair of sides, the end frames having a detent on at least one of the sides of the end frames to receive a clamp; a frame positioned between the pair of end frames, the frame having a top and a bottom and a pair of sides, the frame having a ridge on at least one of the sides of the frame; a plurality of battery cells positioned in the frame and the pair of end frames, the plurality of battery cells electrically connected to each other at the top of the frame; and at least one cooling fin positioned between the battery cells. Methods of repairing battery packs are also described. | 02-02-2012 |
20120040222 | MOLDED FRAME WITH CORRUGATED COOLING FIN FOR AIR-COOLED BATTERY - A molded cooling fin and frame is described. The molded cooling fin and frame includes a corrugated center cooling fin; a pair of outer cooling fins on opposite sides of the corrugated center cooling fin, each of the outer cooling fins having a ridge around an edge; and a frame covering an edge of each of the outer cooling fins, the frame sealed to the edge of each of the outer cooling fins. A battery pack including the molded cooling fin and frame and a method of making the molded cooling fin and frame are also described. | 02-16-2012 |
20140120434 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING MEMBRANE PROTONIC RESISTANCE OF A FUEL CELL STACK - A method for determining membrane humidification by determining the membrane protonic resistance of a fuel cell stack at humidified conditions, and normalizing the base resistance of the fuel cell stack against the base resistance of a reference fuel cell stack. | 05-01-2014 |
Megan K. Quick, Kansas City, MO US
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20160125143 | IDENTIFICATION, STRATIFICATION, AND PRIORITIZATION OF PATIENTS WHO QUALIFY FOR CARE MANAGEMENT SERVICES - Methods, systems, and computer-readable media are provided for identifying, stratifying, and prioritizing patients who are eligible for care management services. For each patient, patient health data is used to determine one or more of a disease burden associated with the patient, an amount of health system utilization by the patient, and an amount of money spent on healthcare services for the patient. It is further determined if the patient exceeds a respective threshold value associated with each of these criteria. If the patient exceeds the respective threshold value, the patient is stratified into a category comprising one of high-risk senior, high-risk adult, high-risk pediatrics, or high-risk maternity. The patient may also be prioritized based on one or more factors, and a notification may be sent to the patient informing the patient of his/her eligibility for care management services. | 05-05-2016 |
Michael Anthony Quick, Marlton, NJ US
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20130338586 | INJECTION DEVICE - A injection device may be disclosed. The device may include an outer casing, a needle, and a plurality of projections surrounding the needle. The needle may be adjustable between a first position and a second position. A vibration motor may be disposed within the device to impart vibration to the device. Decorative indicia may be provided on the exterior of the device. In use, the injection device may provide sensory stimuli to distract from the pain and the anticipation thereof. | 12-19-2013 |
Michael H. Quick, Arlington Heights, IL US
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20100081565 | Aluminum Phosphate Binder for Extruded Catalyst - An extruded catalyst comprising at least one molecular sieve material and an amorphous aluminum phosphate binder wherein the aluminum phosphate binder remains substantially amorphous after calcining. | 04-01-2010 |
20110230333 | Olefin Cracking Catalyst and Manufacturing Process - A new catalyst and method of preparing the catalyst is presented. The catalyst is a molecular sieve used for cracking olefins, and has improved selectivity to increase propylene yields and to reduce the amount of aromatics and methane produced. The catalyst been ion-exchanged to reduce the alkali composition in the catalyst. | 09-22-2011 |
Mike Quick, Arlington Heights, IL US
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20090326309 | BINDERLESS ADSPRBENTS AND THEIR USE IN THE ADSORPTIVE SEPARATION OF PARA-XYLENE - Adsorbents and methods for the adsorptive separation of para-xylene from a mixture containing at least one other C | 12-31-2009 |
Nathaniel R. Quick, Lake Mary, FL US
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20090126627 | Laser assisted nano deposition - An apparatus and method is disclosed for forming a nano structure on a substrate with nano particles. The nano particles are deposited through a nano size pore onto the substrate. A laser beam is directed through a concentrator to focus a nano size laser beam onto the deposited nano particles on the substrate. The apparatus and method is suitable for fabricating patterned conductors, semiconductors and insulators on semiconductor wafers of a nano scale line width by direct nanoscale deposition of materials. | 05-21-2009 |
20100025694 | Apparatus and method for transformation of substrate - A method is disclosed for forming a layer of a wide bandgap material in a non-wide bandgap material. The method comprises providing a substrate of a non-wide bandgap material and converting a layer of the non-wide bandgap material into a layer of a wide bandgap material. An improved component such as wide bandgap semiconductor device may be formed within the wide bandgap material through a further conversion process. | 02-04-2010 |
20110031504 | Apparatus and method for increasing thermal conductivity of a substrate - An apparatus and method is disclosed for increasing the thermal conductivity in a substrate of a non-wide bandgap material comprising the steps of directing a thermal energy beam onto the substrate in the presence of a first doping gas for converting a region of the substrate into a wide bandgap material to enhance the thermal conductivity of the substrate for cooling the non-wide bandgap material. In one example, the invention is incorporated into a carbon rich layer formed within the wide bandgap material. In another example, the invention is incorporated into a carbon rich layer formed within the wide bandgap material having basal planes disposed to extend generally outwardly relative to an external surface of the substrate to enhance the cooling of the substrate. | 02-10-2011 |
20110056542 | Energy conversion device - A solid-state energy conversion device and method of making is disclosed wherein the solid-state energy conversion device is formed through the conversion of an insulating material. In one embodiment, the solid-state energy conversion device operates as a photovoltaic device to provide an output of electrical energy upon an input of electromagnetic radiation. In another embodiment, the solid-state energy conversion device operates as a light emitting device to provide an output of electromagnetic radiation upon an input of electrical energy. In one example, the photovoltaic device is combined with a solar liquid heater for heating a liquid. In another example, the photovoltaic device is combined with a solar liquid heater for treating water. | 03-10-2011 |
20110151648 | Apparatus and method for transformation of substrate - A method is disclosed for forming a layer of a wide bandgap material in a non-wide bandgap material. The method comprises providing a substrate of a non-wide bandgap material and converting a layer of the non-wide bandgap material into a layer of a wide bandgap material. An improved component such as wide bandgap semiconductor device may be formed within the wide bandgap material through a further conversion process. | 06-23-2011 |
20110211249 | Optical device and method of making - An optical device and method is disclosed for forming the optical device within the wide-bandgap semiconductor substrate. The optical device is formed by directing a thermal energy beam onto a selected portion of the wide-bandgap semiconductor substrate for changing an optical property of the selected portion to form the optical device in the wide-bandgap semiconductor substrate. The thermal energy beam defines the optical and physical properties of the optical device. The optical device may take the form of an electro-optical device with the addition of electrodes located on the wide-bandgap semiconductor substrate in proximity to the optical device for changing the optical property of the optical device upon a change of a voltage applied to the optional electrodes. The invention is also incorporated into a method of using the optical device for remotely sensing temperature, pressure and/or chemical composition. | 09-01-2011 |
20110272710 | Solid state energy photovoltaic device - A solid state energy conversion device and method of making is disclosed for converting energy between electromagnetic and electrical energy. The solid state energy conversion device comprises a wide bandgap semiconductor material having a first doped region. A thermal energy beam is directed onto the first doped region of the wide bandgap semiconductor material in the presence of a doping gas for converting a portion of the first doped region into a second doped region in the wide bandgap semiconductor material. A first and a second Ohmic contact are applied to the first and the second doped regions of the wide bandgap semiconductor material. In one embodiment, the solid state energy conversion device operates as a light emitting device to produce electromagnetic radiation upon the application of electrical power to the first and second Ohmic contacts. In another embodiment, the solid state energy conversion device operates as a photovoltaic device to produce electrical power between the first and second Ohmic contacts upon the application of electromagnetic radiation. | 11-10-2011 |
20110275174 | Solid state energy conversion device - A solid state energy conversion device and method of making is disclosed for converting energy between electromagnetic and electrical energy. The solid state energy conversion device comprises a wide bandgap semiconductor material having a first doped region. A thermal energy beam is directed onto the first doped region of the wide bandgap semiconductor material in the presence of a doping gas for converting a portion of the first doped region into a second doped region in the wide bandgap semiconductor material. A first and a second Ohmic contact are applied to the first and the second doped regions of the wide bandgap semiconductor material. In one embodiment, the solid state energy conversion device operates as a light emitting device to produce electromagnetic radiation upon the application of electrical power to the first and second Ohmic contacts. In another embodiment, the solid state energy conversion device operates as a photovoltaic device to produce electrical power between the first and second Ohmic contacts upon the application of electromagnetic radiation. | 11-10-2011 |
20120064655 | Optical device and method of making - An optical device and method is disclosed for forming the optical device within the wide-bandgap semiconductor substrate. The optical device is formed by directing a thermal energy beam onto a selected portion of the wide-bandgap semiconductor substrate for changing an optical property of the selected portion to form the optical device in the wide-bandgap semiconductor substrate. The thermal energy beam defines the optical and physical properties of the optical device. The optical device may take the form of an electro-optical device with the addition of electrodes located on the wide-bandgap semiconductor substrate in proximity to the optical device for changing the optical property of the optical device upon a change of a voltage applied to the optional electrodes. The invention is also incorporated into a method of using the optical device for remotely sensing temperature, pressure and/or chemical composition. | 03-15-2012 |
20120292640 | Solid State Device - A solid state energy conversion device and method of making is disclosed for converting energy between electromagnetic and electrical energy. The solid state energy conversion device comprises a wide bandgap semiconductor material having a first doped region. A thermal energy beam is directed onto the first doped region of the wide bandgap semiconductor material in the presence of a doping gas for converting a portion of the first doped region into a second doped region in the wide bandgap semiconductor material. In one embodiment, the solid state energy conversion device operates as a light emitting device. In another embodiment, the solid state energy conversion device operates as a photovoltaic device. | 11-22-2012 |
Phillip Quick, Fort Scott, KS US
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20150235573 | Targets And Methods Of Manufacturing Same - A target of unitary construction comprises a self-supporting sign having a middle portion that has a first side, a second side, an upper side, and a lower side. A first foldable flap extends from the first side and is configured to be folded along the first side in a use configuration. A second foldable flap extends from the second side and is configured to be folded along the second side in the use configuration. A front foldable portion of the sign extends from the lower side and is configured to be folded along the lower side in the use configuration. The front foldable portion is configured to be secured to a surface when the self-supporting sign is being used as a target. In the use configuration, each of the first foldable flap directly and the second foldable flap directly touch only the middle portion and the surface. | 08-20-2015 |
Phillip R. Quick, Fort Scott, KS US
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20130257033 | AUTOMOTIVE BUYER GUIDE AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - An automotive buyer guide comprises a front side having a central portion and an outer portion. The central portion and the outer portion are separated by a perforated border. The guide includes a back side which has an adhesive area that generally corresponds to the outer portion. At least part of the adhesive area comprises adhesive. A liner generally corresponding to the adhesive area is removably affixed to it. The adhesive area is configured to allow for securement of the back side to a window of the vehicle. The central portion can be detached from the outer portion along the perforated border after the automotive buyer guide is secured to the window. | 10-03-2013 |
Phil R. Quick, Fort Scott, KS US
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20110052297 | PRINTABLE FORM HAVING SEPARABLE TAPE-INTERCONNECTED SECTIONS PROVIDING IMAGE TRANSFER THEREBETWEEN - A business form is provided for printing within a high-heat printer and transferring an impressed image between portions of the form. The form includes a first portion with a carbonless transfer coating applied to the rear face thereof, and a second portion with a carbonless transfer coating applied to the front face thereof. The portions are positioned in an edge-to-edge relationship adjacent one another, defining a seam therebetween, and are retained in such position with heat-resistant tape. The tape includes a perforation line that extends along the seam to facilitate folding therealong and easy separation of the portions from one another. The portions include indicia areas with preprinted indicia thereon positioned such that when the first portion is folded behind the second portion, the indicia areas and preprinted indicia precisely align and an impressed image created on the second portion is automatically transferred to the first portion. A method of forming the business form is also provided. | 03-03-2011 |
Richard Quick, Mission Viejo, CA US
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20110184449 | MARKER DELIVERY DEVICE WITH OBTURATOR - A marker delivery device includes an obturator having an elongated shaft, an internal lumen, a proximal end, and a substantially sealed distal end. The substantially sealed distal end is formed of a penetrable membrane. A marker delivery tube is configured to be slidably disposed within the internal lumen of the obturator. The marker delivery tube has a marker delivery lumen, a proximal end, and a distal tip. The marker delivery lumen is configured to contain one or more tissue markers. The distal tip is configured to puncture the penetrable membrane of the substantially sealed distal end of the obturator to form a passage through which the distal tip extends to facilitate delivery of the one or more tissue markers. | 07-28-2011 |
20140005714 | MULTILAYERED EXPANDABLE BRAIDED DEVICES AND METHODS OF USE | 01-02-2014 |
20140303667 | EMBOLIC PROTECTION DEVICE AND METHODS OF USE - Embolic protection devices for placement in an arterial system of a human and methods of using such devices. In one embodiment, the device includes a filter having a first filter section configured to be deployed along the ascending aorta and aortic arch, a tapered second filter section extending proximally from the first filter section, and a proximal portion extending proximally from the second filter section. The second filter section is configured to be deployed along the descending aorta, and the proximal portion extends to a position below a renal artery. The embolic protection device can be configured to continuously filter the arterial system blood between a distal end of the first filter section to a position within the arterial system downstream of the renal artery. | 10-09-2014 |
20140343602 | EXPANDABLE OCCLUSION DEVICE AND METHODS - An occlusion device and method for occluding an undesirable passage through tissue, such as a septal defect, that provides an expandable cylinder or other structure that occludes the passage internally or by covering one or more openings to the passage. The occlusion device includes a wire lattice or mesh that expands from a contracted catheter-deliverable state to an expanded state that occludes the passage. The lattice or mesh has one or more layers, with layers that provide structural support to the device, and layers that provide a lattice braiding or pore sizes that promote further occlusion by a biological process, such as tissue ingrowth that further occludes the affected passage. | 11-20-2014 |
20150018859 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR TREATING PULMONARY EMBOLISM - A device and method for intravascular treatment of an embolism, and particularly a pulmonary embolism, is disclosed herein. One aspect of the present technology, for example, is directed toward a clot treatment device that includes a support member configured to extend through a delivery catheter and a plurality of clot engagement members positioned about the circumference of a distal portion of the support member. The individual clot engagement members can have a first portion and a second portion extending from the first portion, and the first portions can have a proximal region attached to the support member. In the deployed state, the individual second portions can extend from the distal region of one of the first portions and project radially outwardly relative to the support member in a curve that has a proximally extending section which defines a proximally facing concave portion. | 01-15-2015 |
20150018860 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR TREATING SMALL VESSEL THROMBOEMBOLISMS - A device and method for intravascular treatment of an embolism, and particularly an embolism within a small vessel, is disclosed herein. One aspect of the present technology, for example, is directed toward a clot treatment device that includes a support member configured to extend through a delivery catheter and a plurality of clot engagement members positioned about the circumference of a distal portion of the support member. The individual clot engagement members can have a first portion and a second portion extending from the first portion, and the first portions can have a proximal region attached to the support member. In the deployed state, the individual second portions can extend from the distal region of one of the first portions and project radially outwardly relative to the support member in a curve that has a proximally extending section which defines a proximally facing concave portion. | 01-15-2015 |
20150133989 | EXPANDABLE OCCLUSION DEVICES AND METHODS OF USE - An occlusion device and method for occluding an undesirable vascular structure, such as a septal defect or left atrial appendage. The occlusion device includes a lattice structure that expands from a contracted catheter-deliverable state to an expanded state that occludes the vascular structure. The lattice structure has one or more braided layers, with structural braided layers that provide structural support to the device, and occlusive layers that provide a lattice braiding or pore sizes that promote further occlusion by a biological process, such as tissue ingrowth that further occludes the affected vascular structure. | 05-14-2015 |
20150305756 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR TREATING EMBOLISM - A method and apparatus for treating a clot in the blood vessel of a patient, and particularly the treatment of a pulmonary embolism is disclosed. The treatment includes restoring flow through the clot followed by clot removal, either partially or substantially completely. The clot treatment device is expandable into the blood vessel and may contain radial extensions that assist in restoring flow as well as in removing clot material. | 10-29-2015 |
20150352325 | RETRACTION AND ASPIRATION DEVICE FOR TREATING EMBOLISM AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Retraction and aspiration devices, systems, and methods are disclosed herein. One aspect of the present technology, for example, is directed toward an apparatus for use with a catheter system configured to enable intravascular delivery of an interventional device to a treatment site in a blood vessel. The apparatus can include a housing configured to be releasably coupled to a proximal portion of the catheter system and an actuation mechanism coupled to the housing. The actuation mechanism can include a lever movably coupled to the housing, a locking portion configured to engage a portion of the catheter system, and a pressure source coupled to the housing and the actuation mechanism. Movement of the lever simultaneously activates the pressure source to generate pressure, and moves the locking portion to engage and retract at least a portion of the catheter system. | 12-10-2015 |
20150360001 | RETRACTION AND ASPIRATION DEVICE FOR TREATING EMBOLISM AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Retraction and aspiration devices, systems, and methods are disclosed herein. One aspect of the present technology, for example, is directed toward an apparatus for use with a catheter system configured to enable intravascular delivery of an interventional device to a treatment site in a blood vessel. The apparatus can include a housing configured to be releasably coupled to a proximal portion of the catheter system and an actuation mechanism coupled to the housing. The actuation mechanism can include a lever movably coupled to the housing, a locking portion configured to engage a portion of the catheter system, and a pressure source coupled to the housing and the actuation mechanism. Movement of the lever simultaneously activates the pressure source to generate pressure, and moves the locking portion to engage and retract at least a portion of the catheter system. | 12-17-2015 |
20150374391 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR TREATING SMALL VESSEL THROMBOEMBOLISMS - A device and method for intravascular treatment of an embolism, and particularly an embolism within a small vessel, is disclosed herein. One aspect of the present technology, for example, is directed toward a clot treatment device that includes a support member configured to extend through a delivery catheter and a plurality of clot engagement members positioned about the circumference of a distal portion of the support member. The individual clot engagement members can have a first portion and a second portion extending from the first portion, and the first portions can have a proximal region attached to the support member. In the deployed state, the individual second portions can extend from the distal region of one of the first portions and project radially outwardly relative to the support member in a curve that has a proximally extending section which defines a proximally facing concave portion. | 12-31-2015 |
20160113666 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR TREATING PULMONARY EMBOLISM - A device and method for intravascular treatment of an embolism, and particularly a pulmonary embolism, is disclosed herein. One aspect of the present technology, for example, is directed toward a clot treatment device that includes a support member configured to extend through a delivery catheter and a plurality of clot engagement members positioned about the circumference of a distal portion of the support member. The individual clot engagement members can have a first portion and a second portion extending from the first portion, and the first portions can have a proximal region attached to the support member. In the deployed state, the individual second portions can extend from the distal region of one of the first portions and project radially outwardly relative to the support member in a curve that has a proximally extending section which defines a proximally facing concave portion. | 04-28-2016 |
Richard L. Quick, Mission Viego, CA US
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20080228025 | Radiation catheter with multilayered balloon - The disclosure is directed to catheter devices and methods for controlled application of irradiation to tissue adjacent a body site, such as cavity after removal of tissue, e.g. cancer. The catheter device includes an inflatable balloon having at least two layers. The inflatable balloon has an expansion of more than 25% and less than 200% when inflated from the un-inflated condition to a turgid condition, preferably more than 50% and less than 150%. In the turgid condition the polymeric material(s) of the balloon layers are at or near the elastic limit of the balloon layer material. The balloon may contain or be formed of or be coated with radiopaque material to facilitate positional or symmetry verification. | 09-18-2008 |
20090030259 | Radiation catheter with multilayered balloon - The disclosure is directed to catheter devices and methods for controlled application of irradiation to tissue adjacent a body site, such as cavity after removal of tissue, e.g. cancer. The catheter device includes an inflatable balloon having at least two layers. The inflatable balloon has an expansion of more than 25% and less than 200% when inflated from the un-inflated condition to a turgid condition, preferably more than 50% and less than 150%. In the turgid condition the polymeric material(s) of the balloon layers are at or near the elastic limit of the balloon layer material. The balloon may contain or be formed of or be coated with radiopaque material to facilitate positional or symmetry verification. | 01-29-2009 |
Richard L. Quick, Trabuco Canyon, CA US
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20120277626 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SECURING MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS TO DESIRED LOCATIONS IN A PATIENT'S BODY - A medical device for localization of tissue at a target site in a patient's body includes a tube having a distal end, a proximal end, and a longitudinal axis. The medical device is configured for placement of the distal end at the target site. A fixation device is disposed on the distal end. The affixation device is configured to mechanically fix the distal end of the medical device to tissue at the target site. | 11-01-2012 |
Roy Franklin Quick, San Diego, CA US
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20130246783 | GENERATING PROTOCOL-SPECIFIC KEYS FOR A MIXED COMMUNICATION NETWORK - Security keys are typically needed to communicate with various network communication protocols of a mixed communication network. Herein, a protocol-specific key for a particular network communication protocol is generated based upon a result of a hash operation that includes a network key associated with the mixed communication network and information corresponding to the particular network communication protocol. Interoperability of multiple devices in the mixed communication network is made possible when the multiple devices generate (i.e. derive) protocol-specific keys using the same network key and common information corresponding to particular network communication protocols. | 09-19-2013 |
Shawn Quick, Reno, NV US
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20150339654 | TRANSACTIONAL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A TABLE GAME - A transactional system and method for a table game is described. The transactional system includes a controller, a printer, a wireless device and a payment gateway. The controller is communicatively coupled to the printer and the combination is associated with the table game. The wireless device is communicatively coupled to the controller and receives at least one transactional input that initiates a transaction from the wireless device. The controller communicates the transactional data to payment gateway and then receives an authorization response from the payment gateway for an approved transaction. The controller communicates the authorization response to the wireless device, which presents a receipt for the approved transaction at the wireless device. The controller also communicates the authorization response to the printer, which generates an indicia of value. The indicia of value is converted to at least one casino chip at the table game. | 11-26-2015 |
20160027252 | ENABLING FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS FOR ELECTRONIC GAMING MACHINES - A client device, a system and a method for enabling financial transactions for an electronic gaming machine is described. The client device includes an electronic gaming machine processor, a printer, a printer sharing module and a controller. The printer sharing module is electrically coupled to the printer and the electronic gaming machine processor. The controller is electrically coupled to the printer sharing module. The controller reroutes the communications between the electronic gaming machine processor and the printer and allows the controller to communicate with the printer so that the controller instructs the printer to print a voucher. The system also includes a wireless communications module that enables communications with at least one other wireless communication module over short distances using point to point or broadcast packets that allow for bi-directional data transmission between each client device located on a casino gaming floor. | 01-28-2016 |
Shawn D. Quick, Flagstaff, AZ US
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20100280316 | CATHETER - An improved catheter is provided. The catheter may include a deflectable member located at a distal end of a catheter body. The deflectable member may comprise an ultrasound transducer array. The deflectable member may be interconnected to the catheter body by a live hinge. The catheter may include a lumen extending from a proximal end of the catheter body to the distal end. The lumen may be used to deliver an interventional device to a point distal to the distal end of the catheter body. The deflectable member may be selectively deflectable in a pivot-like manner through an arc of at least 90 degrees. In embodiments where the deflectable member includes an ultrasound transducer array, the ultrasound transducer array may be operable to image both when aligned with the catheter body and when pivoted relative to the catheter body. | 11-04-2010 |
Shawn G. Quick, Sparks, NV US
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20120077598 | INTER-GAME COMMUNICATIONS IN MULTI-MACHINE GAMING SYSTEM AND METHOD - The disclosed system and method provide a dynamic and scalable gaming system in which a plurality of gaming machines are connected to a network switch. The gaming switch has two sets of data ports configured into two virtual local area networks (VLANs). The gaming machines are connected through their network interfaces to a first set of data ports of the network switch to form a first VLAN. The gaming machines are connected through their serial interfaces and serial-to-network adapters to a second set of data ports of the network switch to form a second VLAN. The gaming machines are configured to communicate with devices external to the gaming network through their network interfaces. The gaming machines are configured to communicate with each other through their serial interfaces. External and internal communications within the gaming network are segregated both at the device and network levels. | 03-29-2012 |
20120202582 | RECONFIGURABLE GAMING DISPLAY AND SYSTEM - A gaming system having one or more reconfigurable gaming machines and reconfigurable gaming displays is disclosed herein. Each gaming machine includes three reconfigurable video screens, wherein the reconfigurable first video screen displays a first game located on the gaming machine, and wherein the second reconfigurable video screen and the third reconfigurable video screen display pay tables associated with the first game, artwork associated with the first game, or combinations thereof. The one or more gaming machines are reconfigurable to display a second game on the three reconfigurable video screens in response to receiving a reconfiguration command and downloading the second game from a server via a network so that the second game is displayed on the first reconfigurable video screen, and wherein the second reconfigurable video screen and the third reconfigurable video screen display pay tables associated with the second game, artwork associated with the second game, or combinations thereof. | 08-09-2012 |
20130005460 | RECONFIGURABLE GAMING DISPLAY AND SYSTEM - A gaming system having one or more reconfigurable gaming machines and reconfigurable gaming displays is disclosed herein. Each gaming machine includes three reconfigurable video screens, wherein the reconfigurable first video screen, the second reconfigurable video screen, and the third reconfigurable video screen display a first game, information associated with the first game, casino specific features, or combinations thereof. The one or more gaming machines are reconfigurable to display a second game on the three reconfigurable video screens in response to receiving a reconfiguration command and downloading the second game from a server via a network so that the first reconfigurable video screen, the second reconfigurable video screen, and the third reconfigurable video screen display the second game, information associated with the second game, casino specific features, or combinations thereof. | 01-03-2013 |
Stephen Quick, West Boylston, MA US
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20080271578 | RATCHETING HANDLE FOR A TOOL - A ratcheting handle having a ratchet device, an asymmetrical, triangular-shaped grip, and a tool adapter connected to the grip by the ratchet device, and a selector for changing the ratcheting direction of the ratchet device. The selector has a cylindrical wall that surrounds the tool adapter, guides the tool into engagement with the tool adapter, and stabilizes the tool when the grip is being rotated. The tool may be a conventional socket tool or a universal socket tool having a plurality of pins that are closely packed in parallel to each other and which move in accordance with the size of the fastener. The grip includes a first gripping portion extending below the rotational axis of the ratchet device and a second gripping portion extending above the rotational axis. | 11-06-2008 |
Sterling Ryan Quick, Fredericksburg, VA US
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20160080173 | COMPLEX EVENT PROCESSING AS DIGITAL SIGNALS - Devices, systems and/or methods are provided to implement true real time pattern recognition and anomaly detection by leveraging hardware specifically designed for that purpose. In particular, digital signal processors (DSPs) are used to provide true real time analysis of digital signals. In an embodiment, the system may convert the CEP stream itself to a format understood by the hardware components while retaining enough specificity to reference particular events for further processing and analytics, resulting in true real time performance for CEP. | 03-17-2016 |
Sterling Ryan Quick, San Jose, CA US
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20100325011 | LISTING RECOMMENDATION IN A NETWORK-BASED SYSTEM - According to one aspect of the invention, there is provided a method to facilitate generating listing recommendations to a user of a network-based commerce system. In one embodiment, the method includes identifying a term associated with a user interaction in a network-based commerce system. The method further includes generating a recommendation query including the identified term. In addition, the method includes running the recommendation query against a plurality of listings hosted by the network-based commerce system to identify a recommendation. Moreover, the method includes presenting the recommendation to a user of the network-based commerce system. | 12-23-2010 |
20110055040 | LISTING RECOMMENDATION IN A NETWORK-BASED COMMERCE SYSTEM - According to one aspect of the invention, there is provided a method to facilitate generating listing recommendations to a user of a network-based commerce system. In one embodiment, the method includes identifying a term associated with a user interaction in a network-based commerce system. The method further includes generating a recommendation query including the identified term. In addition, the method includes running the recommendation query against a plurality of listings hosted by the network-based commerce system to identify a recommendation. Moreover, the method includes presenting the recommendation to a user of the network-based commerce system. | 03-03-2011 |
Stuart William Quick, Mattawan, MI US
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20120064804 | Finisher with on-board loading and unloading mechanism - A finisher arrangement for surface finishing of parts, including a bowl-type centrifugal finishing device for agitating a mixture of parts and treating media within the bowl, and a handler for loading and unloading the parts/media to and from the bowl, respectively. The finishing device and handler are positioned sidewardly adjacent but on opposite sides of a rotary drive unit which defines a transfer horizontal drive axis. Arm linkages couple each of the finishing device and handler to the drive unit so that each is independently vertically swingable about the drive axis into respective loading and unloading positions. | 03-15-2012 |
20140065929 | HIGH-SPEED MASS FINISHING DEVICE AND METHOD - A vibratory mass finishing machine for faster finishing of parts along with better finishing of the parts (e.g., smoother finishing) compared to the prior art vibratory mass finishing machines. The vibratory mass finishing machine allows the use of a motor with increased horsepower, incorporates a top eccentric weight located at a position below a line defined by a center of mass of the media, and has the top eccentric weight positioned close to a bottom eccentric weight. | 03-06-2014 |
Susan G. Quick, Kirtland, OH US
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20080261296 | PROCESS CHALLENGE DEVICE FOR ASSESSING THE EFFECTIVE PERFORMANCE OF A BIOCONTAMINATION DEACTIVATION PROCESS - A process challenge device (PCD) for determining the effectiveness of a microbial deactivation process that uses a vaporous deactivating agent (e.g., vaporized hydrogen peroxide) as a deactivating agent. The PCD includes first and second layers that are joined together to form (1) a chamber dimensioned to receive a biological and/or chemical indicator, and (2) first and second conduits fluidly connecting the chamber with a region outside the PCD. Each conduit has one end in communication with the region outside the PCD and another end in communication with the chamber. A removable seal member seals the biological and/or chemical indicator inside the chamber. | 10-23-2008 |
Thomas Quick, Carson City, NV US
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20140031119 | VIDEO PROCESSING AND SIGNAL ROUTING APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING PICTURE IN A PICTURE CAPABILITIES ON AN ELECTRONIC GAMING MACHINE - A gaming system used in a wager-based electronic gaming machine is described. The gaming system is configured to provide picture in a picture capabilities on the electronic gaming machine. In one embodiment, the gaming system can include a first gaming device and a second gaming device where the first gaming device controls the second gaming device. The first gaming device can be configured to receive data and/or communicate with an electronic gaming machine controller, a value input device and value output device. The second gaming device can be configured to receive touchscreen data from a touchscreen display and first video data from the first gaming device and second video data from the EGM controller. Under control of the first gaming device, the first video data and second video data can be output in various sizes and locations on the touchscreen display. | 01-30-2014 |
20140031125 | RADIO CANDLE MOUNT - An electronic gaming machine including a candle mount for securing a candle device to the gaming machine and providing wireless communication capabilities to the gaming machine is described. The candle device can include a number of stages that when activated alone or in combination with other stages convey information about the status of the gaming machine. A gaming machine with an existing candle device can be retrofitted with a candle mount that includes a wireless radio device that is operably coupled to the gaming machine. | 01-30-2014 |
20150141132 | VIDEO PROCESSING AND SIGNAL ROUTING APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING PICTURE IN A PICTURE CAPABILITIES ON AN ELECTRONIC GAMING MACHINE - A gaming system used in a wager-based electronic gaming machine is described. The gaming system is configured to provide picture in a picture capabilities on the electronic gaming machine. In one embodiment, the gaming system can include a first gaming device and a second gaming device where the first gaming device controls the second gaming device. The first gaming device can be configured to receive data and/or communicate with an electronic gaming machine controller, a value input device and value output device. The second gaming device can be configured to receive touchscreen data from a touchscreen display and first video data from the first gaming device and second video data from the EGM controller. Under control of the first gaming device, the first video data and second video data can be output in various sizes and locations on the touchscreen display. | 05-21-2015 |
Thomas J. Quick, Peninsula, OH US
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20100187411 | RADON MONITORING SYSTEM FOR EARTHQUAKE PREDICTION - The present invention is related to a system for monitoring radon emissions to predict earthquakes. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a radon monitoring system that is designed to remotely monitor the release of radon gas and to use such data in the prediction of earthquakes. | 07-29-2010 |
Tim Quick, Boise, ID US
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20100075037 | Deposition Systems, ALD Systems, CVD Systems, Deposition Methods, ALD Methods and CVD Methods - Some embodiments include deposition systems configured for reclaiming unreacted precursor with one or more traps provided downstream of a reaction chamber. Some of the deposition systems may utilize two or more traps that are connected in parallel relative to one another and configured so that the traps may be alternately utilized for trapping precursor and releasing trapped precursor back into the reaction chamber. Some of the deposition systems may be configured for ALD, and some may be configured for CVD. | 03-25-2010 |
20150090947 | CONDUCTIVE BRIDGE MEMORY SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF - A conductive bridge memory system and method of manufacture thereof including: providing a dielectric layer having a hole on a bottom electrode, the hole over the bottom electrode; forming an ionic source layer in the hole and over the bottom electrode including: depositing a reactivation layer over the bottom electrode, depositing a first ion source layer on the reactivation layer, depositing another of the reactivation layer on the first ion source layer, depositing a second ion source layer on the another of the reactivation layer; and forming an upper electrode on the ionic source layer. | 04-02-2015 |
20160104836 | CONDUCTIVE BRIDGE MEMORY SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF - A conductive bridge memory system and method of manufacture thereof including: providing a dielectric layer having a hole on a bottom electrode, the hole over the bottom electrode; forming an ionic source layer in the hole and over the bottom electrode including: depositing a reactivation layer over the bottom electrode, depositing a first ion source layer on the reactivation layer, depositing another of the reactivation layer on the first ion source layer, depositing a second ion source layer on the another of the reactivation layer; and forming an upper electrode on the ionic source layer. | 04-14-2016 |
Timothy Quick, Boise, ID US
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20090236309 | Thermal Anneal of Block Copolymer Films with Top Interface Constrained to Wet Both Blocks with Equal Preference - Methods for fabricating sublithographic, nanoscale microstructures utilizing self-assembling block copolymers, and films and devices formed from these methods are provided. | 09-24-2009 |
20120223053 | Thermal Anneal of Block Copolymer Films with Top Interface Constrained to Wet Both Blocks with Equal Preference - Methods for fabricating sublithographic, nanoscale microstructures utilizing self-assembling block copolymers, and films and devices formed from these methods are provided. | 09-06-2012 |
Trent D. Quick, Huxley, IA US
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20110120532 | SOLAR MODULE SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A solar module system having a flexible solar film formed from a layer of photovoltaic film that is adhered to a magnetic member with pressure sensitive adhesive. A junction box is electrically connected to a magnetic member and electrical system of a vehicle such that electricity is transferred from the flexible solar film to the electrical system of the vehicle. | 05-26-2011 |
20130162193 | SOLAR CHARGING ASSEMBLY - A solar charging assembly has an elongated body with a first end and a second end. The first end has a first roller element with an inlet port and the second end has a second roller element with an outlet port. A solar sheet extends from the elongated body and a fastening member extends from the solar sheet. The fastening member fits around the elongated body to hold the solar sheet in a releasable rolled up position. | 06-27-2013 |
William Quick, Belleville, NJ US
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20130280929 | Singulated elastomer electrical contactor for high performance interconnect systems and method for the same - A method and an electrical interconnect mechanism in which elastomeric pins are printed onto metal retainer tabs having at least one protrusion or tab extending laterally therefrom to engage a catch or recess of the laminated housing so as to locate each of the elastomeric pins and secure them within the housing. In one embodiment a champher may be employed with a catch or recess to engagely secure a second protrusion or tab extending laterally from another side of said elastomeric pin. In another embodiment the elastomeric pin may have a solid metal ring or a slide collar around the center of the pin wherein the ring has one or two tabs for engaging the recess in the housing and if preferred also the recess of a champfer. | 10-24-2013 |
20150295337 | METHOD AND STRUCTURE FOR CONDUCTIVE ELASTOMERIC PIN ARRAYS USING SOLDER INTERCONNECTS AND A NON-CONDUCTIVE MEDIUM AND INDIVIDUAL SOLDERABLE COMPRESSION STOPS - A method and structure is provided for constructing elastomeric pin arrays using solder interconnects and a non-conductive medium. Pin to pin interconnects are constructed using a solder connection through a non-conductive medium. This structure eliminates the need for PCB structures as the medium, reducing manufacturing cost. In another embodiment a non conductive medium has holes therein and serves as a compression stop. One or more first elastomeric column is formed on an upper side of a conductive disc. The conductive disc is fixedly adhered to a pad located on an underside of the non conductive medium aligned so that the one or more first elastomeric column extends through said holes of the non conductive medium. One or more second elastomeric column is formed on an underside or bottom of the conductive medium or disc. A compression stop serves as a compression stop for said underside or bottom elastomeric column | 10-15-2015 |
20150372408 | Singulated Elastomer Electrical Contactor For High Performance Interconnect Systems and Method For The Same - A method and an electrical interconnect mechanism in which elastomeric pins are printed onto metal retainer tabs having at least one protrusion or tab extending laterally therefrom to engage a catch or recess of the laminated housing so as to locate each of the elastomeric pins and secure them within the housing. In one embodiment a champher may be employed with a catch or recess to engagely secure a second protrusion or tab extending laterally from another side of said elastomeric pin. In another embodiment the elastomeric pin may have a solid metal ring or a slide collar around the center of the pin wherein the ring has one or two tabs for engaging the recess in the housing and if preferred also the recess of a champfer. | 12-24-2015 |
William M. Quick, West Bountiful, UT US
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20100057728 | ITERATIVE AND INTERACTIVE CONTEXT BASED SEARCHING - The present invention extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for iteratively and interactively searching for information. Embodiments of the invention can provide a user with relevant location-specific information in response to a query from the user. Provided information can also be relevant to a user's predicted future behavior. As context for a user is obtained and/or accumulated, such as, for example, through an interactive query dialogue, the probability of providing relevant information in response to a query from the user increases. | 03-04-2010 |