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Raymond J. Acciavatti, Newtown Square, PA US
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20150201890 | SUPER-RESOLUTION TOMOSYNTHESIS IMAGING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Tomosynthesis imaging methods, systems, and apparatus are disclosed. The systems may include a source to emit penetrating particles toward an object, a detector to acquire a series of projection images responsive to the penetrating particles, and a positioning system to position the source relative to the object and the detector. An imaging system controls the positioning apparatus, source, and detector to acquire images along a primary scan direction with offsets in a secondary scan direction. An oscillatory motion may be applied to the source to reduce focal spot blur. Tomographic volumes are constructed that are capable of exhibiting super-resolution from data representing the acquired series of projection images taking the primary scan direction and the offsets into consideration. | 07-23-2015 |
Raymond J. Barnes, Albuquerque, NM US
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20080274226 | Method and System for Generating Foam for the Manufacture of Gypsum Products - A method for generating foam for gypsum product manufacturing includes injecting water through a conduit and injecting a foaming agent through the conduit to form a first solution comprising the water and the foaming agent. The method includes straining the first solution in the conduit and injecting air through the conduit to form a second solution comprising the water, the foaming agent and the air. The method also includes straining the second solution in the conduit to form foam and communicating the foam to a gypsum product manufacturing device. | 11-06-2008 |
Raymond J. Beckman, Jr., Genoa, IL US
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20100039120 | Hardware in the loop motor simulation - A simulator system is connected to simulate the connection of a mechanically loaded motor to a motor controller/driver. The simulator system includes a current transformer circuit for monitoring AC output currents provided by the motor controller/driver. A simulation controller calculates, based on the monitored AC output currents, dynamic load voltages that simulate the response that would be generated by a mechanically loaded motor based on the AC output currents provided by the motor controller/driver. A number of power supplies amplify the dynamic loading calculated by the simulation controller to generate a dynamic loading that opposes the AC output currents provided by the motor controller/driver. | 02-18-2010 |
Raymond J. Beckmann, Jr., Genoa, IL US
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20090091133 | METHOD TO RE-ENGAGE START OF DYNAMOELECTRIC MACHINE - A method of starting a gas turbine engine with a synchronous multiphase alternating current (AC) dynamoelectric machine with a rotor and a stator that allows re-engagement of a starting operation at non-zero rotor speeds comprises the steps of: applying electrical excitation to the rotor; measuring electromotive force (EMF) generated in the stator; determining rotor speed, acceleration and position from the measured EMF by sensorless means; initiating closed-loop sensorless position controlled power to the stator if the determined rotor speed is at least a pre-determined minimum closed-loop sensorless re-engagement speed; initiating open-loop position controlled power to the stator if the determined rotor speed is less than the pre-determined minimum closed-loop sensorless re-engagement speed but at least a predetermined minimum open-loop re-engagement speed and the determined rotor acceleration is no more than a pre-determined maximum open-loop re-engagement acceleration; and initiating open-loop zero-speed start power to the stator if the determined rotor speed is less than the predetermined minimum open-loop re-engagement speed. | 04-09-2009 |
Raymond J. Bergeron, Jr., Gainsville, FL US
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20100137346 | DESFERRITHIOCIN ANALOGUE ACTINIDE DECORPORATION AGENTS - A pharmaceutical composition comprising a non-toxic effective amount of an actinide decorporation agent and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier therefore, the actinide decorporation agent comprising a hexacoordinate desferrithiocin analogue capable of chelating an actinide in vivo and a method for removing an actinide from the tissue of a human or nonhuman mammal. | 06-03-2010 |
Raymond J. Bergeron, Jr., Gainesville, FL US
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20100093812 | DESFERRITHIOCIN POLYETHER ANALOGUES - A relatively non-toxic desazadesferrithiocin analog having the formula (I): wherein: R | 04-15-2010 |
20120184586 | DESFERRITHIOCIN POLYETHER ANALOGUES AND USES THEREOF - Desferrithiocin analogues represents by the structural formulae described here, such as formula (I), are useful in treating conditions such as metal overload (e.g., iron overload from transfusion therapy), oxidative stress, and neoplastic and preneoplastic conditions. | 07-19-2012 |
20130030028 | DESFERRITHIOCIN POLYETHER ANALOGUES - Compounds represented by structural formulas described herein, such as Structural Formula (I): | 01-31-2013 |
20130210870 | DESFERRITHIOCIN POLYETHER ANALOGUES - A relatively non-toxic desazadesferrithiocin analog having the formula: | 08-15-2013 |
20140235680 | DESFERRITHIOCIN POLYETHER ANALOGUES - Compounds represented by structural formulas described herein, such as Structural Formula (I): | 08-21-2014 |
20140323534 | USES OF 3'-DESFERRITHIOCIN ANALOGS - Macular degeneration, closed head injury, stroke, irritable bowel disease, and reperfusion injury are all associated with biological injury due to reactive oxygen species, probably due to focal iron overload in many instances. The present invention provides methods and pharmaceutical compositions for treating these diseases and conditions using desferrithiocin analogs of Formula (I). In certain embodiments, the analogs include a polyether moiety at the 3′-position of the phenyl ring of the compound. Formula (I). | 10-30-2014 |
20140343110 | USES OF 4'-DESFERRITHIOCIN ANALOGS - Macular degeneration, closed head injury, stroke, irritable bowel disease, and reperfusion injury are all associated with biological injury due to reactive oxygen species, probably due to focal iron overload in many instances. The present invention provides methods and pharmaceutical compositions for treating these diseases and conditions using desferrithiocin analogs of Formula (I). In certain embodiments, the analogs include a polyether moiety at the 4′-position of the phenyl ring of the compound. | 11-20-2014 |
20150071961 | SIDEROPHORE CONJUGATE IMMUNOGENIC COMPOSITIONS AND VACCINES - An immunogenic composition comprising a siderophore covalently linked to a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier molecule wherein the antigenicity of the siderophore moiety is sufficient to stimulate an immunologic response to the siderophore when the composition is circulating in the bloodstream of a human or non-human animal and vaccine. | 03-12-2015 |
20150336911 | DESFERRITHIOCIN POLYETHER ANALOGUES - Compounds represented by structural formulas described herein, such as Structural Formula (I): | 11-26-2015 |
20160022645 | DESFERRITHIOCIN POLYETHER ANALOGUES - A relatively non-toxic desazadesferrithiocin analog having the formula: | 01-28-2016 |
Raymond J. Bricault, West Boylston, MA US
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20110306876 | Elongated Marker For Soft Tissue Volume Identification - The present invention related to an interstitial marker for localizing an organ, tumor or tumor bed within a mammalian body wherein said marker has a proximal end, a distal end, and a continuous intervening length, at least a portion of the intervening length of said marker being visible under at least one imaging modality and having a flexibility such that said marker follows movements and changes of shape of said organ, tumor or tumor bed. | 12-15-2011 |
20120157748 | Peripheral Brachytherapy of Protruding Conformable Organs - A system for and method of applying non-invasive brachytherapy to a targeted volume within a protruding organ of a patient, employs an applicator constructed so as to be positioned relative to the organ so that an enhanced dose of divergent radiation is deliverable from at least two locations at or very near the periphery of the organ transcutaneously to the targeted volume of the protruding organ from at least two directions so that a higher dose is delivered to the targeted volume than to tissue surrounding the targeted volume. The treatment planning, and image guidance techniques are also described. | 06-21-2012 |
Raymond J. Brissette, Jr., Virginia Beach, VA US
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20140060698 | FUNNEL WITH LEVEL SENSOR - A funnel for transferring a flowable ingredient into a receiving container and which indicates the level of the flowable ingredient in the receiving container. The input end of the funnel extends downwardly to the output end which has a smaller circumference than the input end. At least one sensor is located on the outer surface of the funnel body adjacent to the output end with each sensor located at a different distance from the input end. As the flowable ingredient fills the receiving container, the flowable ingredient is sensed by each sensor which then activates a display to provide an indication of the level of the flowable ingredient in the receiving container, with the final indication being that the receiving container is full. The final indication causes the output end to seal such that transfer of the flowable ingredient is stopped. | 03-06-2014 |
20150262495 | PORTABLE FIRE ALARM SIMULATOR / TRAINING CART - A training device for instructing personnel on the functioning of emergency notification devices used in buildings such as hospitals and schools. The device includes a vertical display placed on a portable cart which preferably is on wheels. The emergency notification devices may include a fire alarm, a strobe light, a gas valve, a fire bell, an elevator simulator, a smoke detector, a fire panel or a fire door. The training device enables personnel to experience the emergency notification devices prior to an emergency. | 09-17-2015 |
Raymond J. Bula, Cross Plains, WI US
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20090077883 | Controlled Environment System and Method for Rapid Propagation of Seed Potato Stocks - A computer controlled environment system and method are used to provide the optimum environmental and nutritional conditions for the growth and development of seed potato cuttings for the initiation and development of tubers that can be used as the seed source for further multiplication under field conditions as seed potato stock. Use of a controlled environment system and method that provides optimum cultural conditions results in rapid growth and development of the potato cutting so as up to six crops of tubers can be harvested in a calendar year. | 03-26-2009 |
Raymond J. Cho, San Mateo, CA US
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20100010957 | Methods for the Construction and Maintenance of a Computerized Knowledge Representation System - Methods for constructing and maintaining knowledge representation systems are disclosed herein. The knowledge representation system is initially organized and populated using knowledge engineers. After the initial organization, scientific domain experts digest and structure source texts for direct entry into the knowledge representation system using templates created by the knowledge engineers. These templates constrain both the form and content of the digested information, allowing it to be entered directly into the knowledge representation system. Although knowledge engineers are available to evaluate and dispose of those instances when the digested information cannot be entered in the form required by the templates, their role is much reduced from conventional knowledge representation system construction methods. The methods disclosed herein permit the construction and maintenance of a much larger knowledge representation system than could be constructed and maintained using known methods. | 01-14-2010 |
20110191286 | Method And System For Performing Information Extraction And Quality Control For A Knowledge Base - The present invention relates to the field of information extraction and storage id more specifically to techniques for extracting information from a plurality of articles in a distributed manner and for storing the extracted information in an information store an embodiment of the present invention identifies a plurality of articles from which information to be extracted and a plurality of information extractors for extracting the information from e articles. A database is provided for storing information related to the plurality of articles and the plurality of information extractors. The plurality of articles are assigned to the plurality of information extractors for information extraction. Information extracted by formation extractors from the articles is stored in the information store. | 08-04-2011 |
20140121120 | Drug Discovery Methods - Methods for identifying disease-related pathways that can used to identify drug discovery targets, to identify new uses for known drugs, to identify markers for drug response, and related purposes. | 05-01-2014 |
Raymond J. Cho, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20140019404 | METHODS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF A COMPUTERIZED KNOWLEDGE REPRESENTATION SYSTEM - Methods for constructing and maintaining knowledge representation systems are disclosed herein. The knowledge representation system is initially organized and populated using knowledge engineers. After the initial organization, scientific domain experts digest and structure source texts for direct entry into the knowledge representation system using templates created by the knowledge engineers. These templates constrain both the form and content of the digested information, allowing it to be entered directly into the knowledge representation system. Although knowledge engineers are available to evaluate and dispose of those instances when the digested information cannot be entered in the form required by the templates, their role is much reduced from conventional knowledge representation system construction methods. The methods disclosed herein permit the construction and maintenance of a much larger knowledge representation system than could be constructed and maintained using known methods. | 01-16-2014 |
20150024951 | DRUG DISCOVERY METHODS - Methods for identifying disease-related pathways that can be used to identify drug discovery targets, to identify new uses for known drugs, to identify markers for drug response, and related purposes. | 01-22-2015 |
Raymond J. Cipra, West Lafayette, IN US
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20080251975 | MOLDING PROCESSES AND TOOL THEREFOR - A molding process and apparatus suitable for use in molding processes, including rapid prototyping processes and short run production processes. The molding process and apparatus entail the use of a reconfigurable screen tool having a housing defining a manifold cavity and a plurality of substantially parallel pins, each having a head protruding from the housing and a shank protruding into the housing. The heads of the pins define a screen surface through which air is able to flow, for example, through gaps between adjacent heads or through internal passages within the pins. The process further includes axially moving the pins to configure the screen surface, preventing further axial movement of the pins relative to each other, and then drawing a vacuum within the manifold cavity and creating a vacuum at the screen surface. | 10-16-2008 |
20090139807 | Brake assembly having multi-piece core and replaceable friction surfaces - A brake disk ( | 06-04-2009 |
20140339014 | SOUND BARRIER SYSTEMS - A cellular material barrier system for reducing sound transmission. The cellular material system includes a planar cellular metamaterial arrangement which includes at least one unit cell, the unit cell includes a sound normalizing arrangement, and a planar metamaterial arrangement coupled to the sound normalizing arrangement on a first side, the planar metamaterial arrangement includes a plate, and a frame affixed to the plate, the sound normalizing arrangement configured to normalize incident sound received at non-normal angle to thereby convey sound at normal angles to the planar metamaterial arrangement, the unit cell further comprising a back layer that is coupled to the sound normalizing arrangement on a second side, opposite the first side, the back layer is made from a porous material, including at least one of a fibrous layer, polymeric foams, ceramic foams, and metallic foams. | 11-20-2014 |
Raymond J. Dattwyler, East Setauket, NY US
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20090162875 | Peptide diagnostic agent for lyme disease - The present invention relates, e.g., to an isolated peptide consisting of the sequence MKKDDQIAAAIALRGMA (SEQ ID NO:1) or an active variant thereof, wherein the peptide or active variant can bind specifically to an antibody induced by a causative agent of Lyme disease (a pathogenic | 06-25-2009 |
20090297560 | Oral vaccine for Borrelia - The present invention relates to vaccines for control of | 12-03-2009 |
20090324638 | LIVE BACTERIAL VACCINE - The present invention relates, e.g., to a | 12-31-2009 |
20150017666 | DIAGNOSTIC PEPTIDES FOR LYME DISEASE - The present invention relates, e.g., to a composition comprising peptides represented by SEQ ID NO:1-SEQ ID NO:28 and/or SEQ ID NO:41-SEQ ID NO:47, or active variants thereof, wherein the peptides or active variants can bind specifically to an antibody induced by a causative agent of Lyme disease (a pathogenic | 01-15-2015 |
20150044256 | Oral Vaccine For Borrelia - The present invention relates to vaccines for control of | 02-12-2015 |
20160074492 | Oral Vaccine For Borrelia - The present invention relates to vaccines for control of | 03-17-2016 |
Raymond J. Dingledine, Atlanta, GA US
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20090023791 | PH-dependent NMDA receptor antagonists - NMDA receptor blockers, including pH-sensitive NMDA receptor blockers, are provided as neurprotective drugs that are useful in stroke, traumatic brain injury, epilepsy, and other neurologic events that involve acidification of brain or spinal cord tissue. Compositions and methods of this invention are used for treating neurodegeneration resulting from NMDA receptor activation. The compounds described herein have enhanced activity in brain tissue having lower than normal pH due to pathological conditions such as hypoxia resulting from stroke, traumatic brain injury, global ischemia that may occur during cardiac surgery, hypoxia that may occur following cessation of breathing, pre-eclampsia, spinal cord trauma, epilepsy, chrounic pain, vascular dementia and glioma rumors. Compounds described herein are also useful in preventing neurodegeneration in patients with Parkinson's Alzheimer's, Huntington's chorea, ALS, and other neurodegenerative conditions known to the art to be responsive to treatment using NMDA receptor blockers. Prefebably the compounds provided herein are allosteric NMDA inhibitors. | 01-22-2009 |
20090253710 | NMDA Receptor Antagonists for Neuroprotection - Provided are compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment or prophylaxis of disorders associated with NMDA receptor activity, including neuropathic pain, stroke, traumatic brain injury, epilepsy, and related neurologic events or neurodegeneration. Compounds are of the general Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, prodrug or derivative thereof are provided: | 10-08-2009 |
20100272648 | Methods of Identifying Improved NMDA Receptor Antagonists - Processes are provided for the identification a compound that is useful to treat or prevent a disorder that lowers the pH in a region of affected tissue comprising assessing the difference in potency, or potency boost, of the compound at physiological pH versus disorder-induced pH in a cell that expresses a human NMDA receptor. The assessment of potency boost can include measuring an IC | 10-28-2010 |
20110160223 | NMDA Receptor Antagonists for the Treatment of Neuropsychiatric Disorders - Provided are pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment or prophylaxis of certain neuropsychiatric conditions, in particular mood disorders. The compounds are of the general Formula I-V as described herein. | 06-30-2011 |
20140031363 | NMDA Receptor Antagonists for Neuroprotection - Provided are compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment or prophylaxis of disorders associated with NMDA receptor activity, including neuropathic pain, stroke, traumatic brain injury, epilepsy, and related neurologic events or neurodegeneration. Compounds are of the general Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, prodrug or derivative thereof are provided: | 01-30-2014 |
Raymond J. Drake, Jr., Salem, IL US
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20100299812 | PROTECTIVE ARRANGEMENT - A protective arrangement has a rigid shell to cover a body part and at least one impact absorbing pad removably attached to the inner surface of the rigid shell. The pad has an outer part made of an outer curved sheet and an inner part made of an inner sheet that is parallel to and spaced inwardly from the outer sheet to define a space. The inner and outer sheets have a plurality of spaced apart projecting hollow protrusions extending to the other sheet, the protrusions of one sheet alternating with the protrusions of the other sheet to form an impact absorbing pattern of alternating protrusions in the space between the sheets. | 12-02-2010 |
20110131695 | TPU/Foam Jaw Pad - A protective jaw pad for equipment having a shell includes a first resilient shock absorbing member having a sheet portion with a plurality of hollow protrusions, tapering side walls of the protrusions being compressible for absorbing shocks applied to the shell. The pad includes a second resilient shock absorbing member that is either a monolithic block of foam or is made up of a second sheet portion with a plurality of hollow protrusions that are interleaved with the first protrusion. A cover covers either the first or the second shock absorbing member and a plurality of fasteners removably connect the jaw pad to the shell. | 06-09-2011 |
20110131710 | Quick Release Faceguard Retainer - A quick release faceguard retainer for use with a protective headgear and faceguard. The headgear has a face opening and an outer surface with a selected curvature. The faceguard has at least one top substantially horizontal bar. The retainer includes a base portion with a front surface and a back surface. The back surface of the base is adapted to be fixedly attached to the outer surface of the headgear above the face opening and has a curvature matching the curvature of the outer surface of the headgear above the face opening. Two complementary retention arms protrude out from the front surface of the base to form two complementary retention channels. One channel has a downward opening and the other has an upward opening and both have an inner surface which together surround the top horizontal bar of the faceguard. Also provided is a faceguard engagement space between the two retention arms having a size for receiving the top bar. | 06-09-2011 |
20110214224 | HELMET WITH PARTIAL TURN FACEGUARD MOUNTING - A helmet has shell with a front opening covered by a faceguard of elongated wire segments. Loopstraps engage around wire segments at sides and a crown of the shell and fasteners connect the loopstraps to the shell. The fasteners each have a nut extending from an inside of the helmet shell out into a hole of the shell and an aperture of the loopstrap, and a stud removably connected to the nut by pushing and turning the stud by about a quarter turn to lock the stud to the nut. A tension spring between a head of the stud and the loopstrap urges the stud away from the nut when the stud is rotated to unlock the stud for facilitating a quick removal of the stud from the nut and a quick disconnection of the loopstrap and faceguard from the helmet shell. | 09-08-2011 |
20120198605 | TPU/FOAM JAW PAD - A protective pad for a sports helmet having a shell for covering at least part of the head of a wearer, the pad including a first resilient shock absorbing member of plastic such as thermoplastic polyurethane, the first member having a sheet portion with a plurality of hollow protrusions, tapering side walls of the protrusions extending substantially to an inside surface of the side area of the shell and being compressible for absorbing shocks applied to the shell. The pad includes a second resilient shock absorbing member of a monolithic block of foam fixed to the sheet portion of the first member for engaging the wearer's head. A plastic cover covers the second shock absorbing member and a plurality of fasteners removably connects the pad at to the shell by at least some of the protrusions. | 08-09-2012 |
20130014313 | VENTILATED AIR LINER FOR A HELMETAANM Erb; RobertAACO USAAGP Erb; Robert USAANM Drake, JR.; Raymond J.AACI SalemAAST ILAACO USAAGP Drake, JR.; Raymond J. Salem IL USAANM Warmouth; CortneyAACI EdwardsvilleAAST ILAACO USAAGP Warmouth; Cortney Edwardsville IL USAANM VanHoutin; Louis AnthonyAACI LukaAAST ILAACO USAAGP VanHoutin; Louis Anthony Luka IL USAANM Long; Vincent R.AACI St. PetersAAST MOAACO USAAGP Long; Vincent R. St. Peters MO US - A helmet has a ventilated shell, ventilated padding and a ventilated liner of plural cells mounted to the padding for engaging a wearer's head. The liner has top and bottom flexible sheets fused around their perimeter, the bottom sheet having plural round or oval toroidal cells and plural round or oval closed cells, the openings in the toroidal cells extending through the top sheet. Foam at least partly fills each cell. Cells under a crown of the shell are connected in a first circuit with a valve for inflating these cells and a other cells under temporal and occipital portions of the shell are connected in a second inflation circuit with a valve for inflating the second plurality of the cells. Cells under the frontal portion not being inflatable and being substantially filled with foam padding. | 01-17-2013 |
Raymond J. Fallen, Evansville, IN US
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20110042379 | CONTAINER LID WITH PRINTABLE RIM - A canister includes a closure coupled to a container to close a mouth opening into an interior region formed in the container. The closure includes a lid having a plate and a rim extending around the plate. | 02-24-2011 |
Raymond J. Frelk, Jr., Franklin, WI US
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20130238417 | System for Advertising Revenue Generation - The present invention is an in flight entertainment system (IFE system) for generating additional revenue that a) communicates advertising content along with some requested act for that advertisement to an airline passenger; b) records information about the performance of the requested act by the passenger and c) rewards the passenger with some type incentive for performing the requested act while allowing for an additional revenue to be generated from the advertiser who pays an additional fee for the effectiveness of the advertisement in generating the passenger's requested act performance. | 09-12-2013 |
Raymond J. Gary, Jr., Dallas, TX US
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20130246297 | Bid-Based Charitable Impact Statement - A system and method of providing, at the time of the donation, the direct benefits derived from an asset donation. The asset is electronically bid instantaneously after the donor enters the asset's specific description. The bid amount is then compared with the stored cost, or impact metric, of a particular benefit. | 09-19-2013 |
Raymond J. Gorte, Narberth, PA US
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20140106260 | CORE-SHELL NANOPARTICULATE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - Core-shell nanoparticulate compositions and methods for making the same are disclosed. In some embodiments core-shell nanoparticulate compositions comprise transition metal core encapsulated by metal oxide shell. Methods of catalysis comprising core-shell nanoparticulate compositions of the invention are disclosed. Compositions comprising core-shell nanoparticles displayed on a metal-oxide support and methods for preparing the same are also disclosed. In some embodiments compositions comprise core-shell nanoparticles displayed as a substantially single layer superposed on a metal oxide support. Methods of catalysis employing the supported core-shell nanoparticles are disclosed. | 04-17-2014 |
Raymond J. Hanneman, Jr., New Berlin, WI US
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20120014642 | Transparent Optical Switch - An optical switching device realized on a substrate. The device includes a moveable platform driven by electrostatic actuation provided by a set of rotor fingers and stator fingers. The moveable platform, rotor fingers and stator fingers are integrally formed on the substrate. The device further includes a plurality of stationary input polymeric waveguides as well as a plurality of stationary output polymeric waveguides integrally formed on the substrate. At least one polymeric waveguide is integrally formed on the moveable platform. The polymeric waveguide of the moveable platform is operably coupled to a select one of the stationary input polymeric waveguides and a select one of the stationary output polymeric waveguides in different positions of the moveable platform as driven by electrostatic actuation provided by the rotor fingers and stator fingers. The stationary input polymeric waveguides, the stationary output polymeric waveguides and the polymeric waveguide formed on the movable platform are each defined by a multilayer polymer sandwich for guiding light propagating therein. The rotor fingers and stator fingers comprise a patterned conductive material. This same conductive material is disposed under the multilayer polymer sandwich of the polymer waveguide formed on the moveable platform over its entire length. | 01-19-2012 |
Raymond J. Herrmann, Westlake, OH US
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20150293554 | EDUCATIONAL APPARATUS FOR LEARNING MATH AS WELL AS COMPONENTS THEREFOR AND METHODS INCLUDING THE SAME - A counting element is dimensioned for sliding engagement along an outside surface of an elongated rod of an educational apparatus. The counting element includes an element body extending between first and second end surfaces. The element body includes an outer wall a plurality of inner walls disposed radially inward of the outer wall. The inner walls are operatively connected to the outer wall adjacent the first end surface and extend to a free end disposed toward the second end surface. The inner walls define a passage dimensioned to receive the elongated rod. The free ends of the inner wall portions are radially deflectable and function as biasing elements operative to generate frictional resistance to sliding movement of the counting element along the outside surface of the elongated rod. An educational apparatus includes a frame, a plurality of elongated rods and a plurality of counting elements. Methods are also included. | 10-15-2015 |
Raymond J. Jezek, Jr., Elgin, IL US
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20110196812 | Dynamic Functionality Based on Window Characteristics - A system and method are described for changing window's functionality upon detecting resizing events. According to one example method, a plurality of size thresholds is defined that are associated with a plurality of functional states for a window. Upon detecting that a size of a window reaches a first size threshold, a first functional state is applied to a window. Then, upon detecting another size threshold as the window is being increased or decreased in size, another functional state associated with the detected threshold is applied to the window. | 08-11-2011 |
20140058921 | Dynamic Functionality Based on Window Characteristics - A system and method are described for changing window's functionality upon detecting resizing events. According to one example method, a plurality of size thresholds is defined that are associated with a plurality of functional states for a window. Upon detecting that a size of a window reaches a first size threshold, a first functional state is applied to a window. Then, upon detecting another size threshold as the window is being increased or decreased in size, another functional state associated with the detected threshold is applied to the window. | 02-27-2014 |
Raymond J. Kloth, Saratoga, CA US
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20090103566 | SWITCH PORT ANALYZERS - Methods and devices are provided for non-disruptive monitoring of network traffic through one or more ports of a Fibre Channel network device. Preferred embodiments of the invention are used in conjunction with the switched port analyzer (“SPAN”) and/or remote SPAN (“RSPAN”) features. SPAN mode operation allows traffic through any Fibre Channel interface of a network device to be replicated and delivered to a single port on the same network device. Ingress SPAN allows the monitoring of some or all packets that ingress a specified port or ports. Egress SPAN allows the monitoring of some or all packets that egress a specified port or ports. RSPAN allows the delivery of the replicated traffic to a port on a remote network device. Filtering may be applied, for example, to SPAN packets having selected virtual storage area network numbers. | 04-23-2009 |
Raymond J. Kurtulik, Cornwall-On-Hudson, NY US
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20140006889 | SIGNATURE COMPRESSION REGISTER INSTABILITY ISOLATION AND STABLE SIGNATURE MASK GENERATION FOR TESTING VLSI CHIPS | 01-02-2014 |
Raymond J. Lanzafame, Rochester, NY US
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20150343235 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR NON-THERMAL NAIL, FOOT, AND HAND FUNGUS TREATMENT - A method and device for treating an infection of the nail or nail bed and adjacent tissues through non-thermal means is described. The device illuminates an area with light in the near-infrared region of the electromagnetic spectrum. Preferably, light having wavelengths of from about 870 nm to about 930 nm will be used. Further, the device includes light emitting diodes that are capable of emitting ultraviolet light. These lights are intended to provide a sterile environment for a user using the apparatus. | 12-03-2015 |
Raymond J. Lenhoff, Livermore, CA US
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20110070586 | Multiplex Detection Of Agricultural Pathogens - Described are kits and methods useful for detection of agricultural pathogens in a sample. Genomic sequence information from agricultural pathogens was analyzed to identify signature sequences, e.g., polynucleotide sequences useful for confirming the presence or absence of a pathogen in a sample. Primer and probe sets were designed and optimized for use in a PCR based, multiplexed Luminex assay and/or an array assay to successfully identify the presence or absence of pathogens in a sample. | 03-24-2011 |
Raymond J. Lucia, Jr., San Diego, CA US
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20120136804 | Wealth Management System and Method - Systems and methods for wealth management forecasting are provided. Financial and investment information can be collected from a client who wishes to implement a wealth management plan, and the performance of various scenarios can be forecast. Various scenarios can be developed that include dividing the investment portfolio of the client up into multiple buckets (referred to herein as “bucketizing” the portfolio) where each bucket has a different investment strategy that is part of an overall wealth management plan developed for the client. Each bucket can have different investment timelines and levels of risk associated with the investments in that portfolio. The forecasting process is completely automated, and the client can update various parameters to see how changes to the investment parameters can change the forecasted results of the wealth management plan, and the system can dynamically update the forecast to reflect the updated data. | 05-31-2012 |
Raymond J. Lucia, Sr., San Diego, CA US
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20120136804 | Wealth Management System and Method - Systems and methods for wealth management forecasting are provided. Financial and investment information can be collected from a client who wishes to implement a wealth management plan, and the performance of various scenarios can be forecast. Various scenarios can be developed that include dividing the investment portfolio of the client up into multiple buckets (referred to herein as “bucketizing” the portfolio) where each bucket has a different investment strategy that is part of an overall wealth management plan developed for the client. Each bucket can have different investment timelines and levels of risk associated with the investments in that portfolio. The forecasting process is completely automated, and the client can update various parameters to see how changes to the investment parameters can change the forecasted results of the wealth management plan, and the system can dynamically update the forecast to reflect the updated data. | 05-31-2012 |
Raymond J. Macqueen, Jr., Barkhamsted, CT US
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20100208017 | IMAGING MODULE FOR HOT MELT WAX INK JET PRINTER - An imaging module includes an ink jet print head for printing human-readable or coded (e.g., bar code) information directly onto various porous and non-porous materials (e.g., a corrugated cardboard container), and a pair of reservoirs that hold the melted ink ultimately used in the printing process. The module also includes an ink feed hopper into which one or more solid sticks of hot melt wax ink are fed and an associated heater to melt the ink sticks in limited volume, together with associated vents, control pumps and valves, all integrated together within the imaging module to deliver the melted ink to the print head for printing on a container or other items. | 08-19-2010 |
Raymond J. Minato, Toronto CA
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20110298198 | FOLDABLE STROLLER - A stroller includes laterally spaced apart hubs that interconnect upper, middle and front frame member assemblies of a chassis of the stroller. The hubs are disposed one each along opposite sides of the stroller, and include mounting structures for coupling two or more of the strollers together in a side-by-side fashion. The hubs further include other mounting structures for mounting a seat assembly to the stroller chassis and for supporting both rearward facing and frontward facing orientation of the seat assembly as well as selectable inclination positions. Each of the hubs includes a folding mechanism for supporting folding of the stroller, such as for transport in a vehicle or for storage. Other laterally spaced apart hubs are provided along the upper frame members for providing a second point of attachment between two coupled strollers and for mounting of accessories. | 12-08-2011 |
20120025495 | FOLDABLE STROLLER - A stroller includes laterally spaced apart hubs that interconnect upper, middle and front frame member assemblies of a chassis of the stroller. The hubs are disposed one each along opposite sides of the stroller, and include mounting structures for coupling two or more of the strollers together in a side-by-side fashion. The hubs further include other mounting structures for mounting a seat assembly to the stroller chassis and for supporting both rearward facing and frontward facing orientation of the seat assembly as well as selectable inclination positions. Each of the hubs includes a folding mechanism for supporting folding of the stroller, such as for transport in a vehicle or for storage. Other laterally spaced apart hubs are provided along the upper frame members for providing a second point of attachment between two coupled strollers and for mounting of accessories. | 02-02-2012 |
20150121652 | CASTER - A lightweight caster is described that is resistant to ingress of debris into a caster bearing. The caster has a monolithic fork having an annular wheel-supporting portion and a chair-supporting portion. The wheel-supporting portion has a pass-through aperture for receiving a retainer. A rotational bearing is supported on the wheel-supporting portion, which supports a wheel rim such that the wheel rotates in the vertical plane. The rim has a pass-through aperture aligned with the pass-through aperture of the fork, and a ring at an inside edge of the bearing to retain the bearing between the rim and the fork and to inhibit debris from contacting the bearing. A retainer retains the rim on the fork and has an aperture aligned with the fork pass-through aperture. The retainer also has a bearing-retaining portion at an outside edge of the bearing to retain the bearing and to inhibit debris from migrating inwardly. | 05-07-2015 |
Raymond J. Mlejnek, Coralville, IA US
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20120046998 | SYSTEM FOR ON-LINE MERCHANT PRICE SETTING - A method for setting a price for a product sold online by a subject merchant is provided. The method comprises accessing price information of at least one other merchant of the same product by applying a shopping robot to two or more shopping sites, including at least one price comparison site, with other offerings of the same product by other merchants; accessing pricing rules for the subject merchant that cover sales originating from the comparison site; applying the pricing rules to adjust the current product price at which the subject merchant offers the product on the two or more shopping sites to be more competitive; and responsive to a price adjustment that would reduce the product price so as to violate a specified profitability goal, increasing the shipping charges with which the merchant offers the product with the price adjustment on the two or more shopping sites. | 02-23-2012 |
Raymond J. Mlinac, Wildwood, IL US
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20090047545 | GYPSUM-CONTAINING BOARD AND TILE, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME - The invention provides a set gypsum-containing product having increased resistance to permanent deformation and a method for preparing it comprising forming a mixture of a calcium sulfate material, water, and an appropriate amount of one or more enhancing materials chosen from condensed phosphoric acids, each of which comprises 2 or more phosphoric acid units; and salts or ions of condensed phosphates, each of which comprises 2 or more phosphate units. The mixture is then maintained under conditions sufficient for the calcium sulfate material to form a set gypsum material. | 02-19-2009 |
20100273020 | GYPSUM-CONTAINING PRODUCT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME - The invention provides a set gypsum-containing product having increased resistance to permanent deformation and a method for preparing it comprising forming a mixture of a calcium sulfate material, water, and an appropriate amount of one or more enhancing materials chosen from condensed phosphoric acids, each of which comprises 2 or more phosphoric acid units; and salts or ions of condensed phosphates, each of which comprises 2 or more phosphate units. The mixture is then maintained under conditions sufficient for the calcium sulfate material to form a set gypsum material. | 10-28-2010 |
20110132235 | GYPSUM-CONTAINING PRODUCT AND GYPSUM BOARD - The invention provides a set gypsum-containing product having increased resistance to permanent deformation and a method for preparing it comprising forming a mixture of a calcium sulfate material, water, and an appropriate amount of one or more enhancing materials chosen from condensed phosphoric acids, each of which comprises 2 or more phosphoric acid units; and salts or ions of condensed phosphates, each of which comprises 2 or more phosphate units. The mixture is then maintained under conditions sufficient for the calcium sulfate material to form a set gypsum material. | 06-09-2011 |
20120135179 | GYPSUM-CONTAINING PRODUCT - The invention provides a set gypsum-containing product having increased resistance to permanent deformation and a method for preparing it comprising forming a mixture of a calcium sulfate material, water, and an appropriate amount of one or more enhancing materials chosen from condensed phosphoric acids, each of which comprises 2 or more phosphoric acid units; and salts or ions of condensed phosphates, each of which comprises 2 or more phosphate units. The mixture is then maintained under conditions sufficient for the calcium sulfate material to form a set gypsum material. | 05-31-2012 |
20130025504 | GYPSUM-CONTAINING PRODUCT - The invention provides a set gypsum-containing product having increased resistance to permanent deformation and a method for preparing it comprising forming a mixture of a calcium sulfate material, water, and an appropriate amount of one or more enhancing materials chosen from condensed phosphoric acids, each of which comprises 2 or more phosphoric acid units; and salts or ions of condensed phosphates, each of which comprises 2 or more phosphate units. The mixture is then maintained under conditions sufficient for the calcium sulfate material to form a set gypsum material. | 01-31-2013 |
20130338270 | GYPSUM-CONTAINING PRODUCT - The invention provides a set gypsum-containing product having increased resistance to permanent deformation and a method for preparing it comprising forming a mixture of a calcium sulfate material, water, and an appropriate amount of one or more enhancing materials chosen from condensed phosphoric acids, each of which comprises 2 or more phosphoric acid units; and salts or ions of condensed phosphates, each of which comprises 2 or more phosphate units. The mixture is then maintained under conditions sufficient for the calcium sulfate material to form a set gypsum material. | 12-19-2013 |
Raymond J. Moncini, Southington, CT US
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20100025185 | PASSENGER CONVEYOR HANDRAIL DRIVE DEVICE - An exemplary device for driving a handrail of a passenger conveyor includes a handrail drive member configured to engage a handrail. A motor is associated with the drive member such that a driving output of the motor is exclusively for moving the handrail drive member. An exemplary passenger conveyor includes a step chain and a handrail. A step chain motor is associated with the step chain for moving the step chain. A handrail motor that is distinct from the step chain motor is associated with the handrail for moving the handrail. | 02-04-2010 |
20100084223 | ELEVATOR LOAD BEARING ASSEMBLY HAVING AN INITIAL FACTOR OF SAFETY BASED UPON A DESIRED LIFE OF SERVICE - A load bearing assembly ( | 04-08-2010 |
Raymond J. Monnat, Seattle, WA US
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20140113838 | Microfluidic Assay Apparatus and Methods of Use - Methods and microfluidic apparatus are disclosed for drug prediction. A microfluidic apparatus has (a) a plate, (b) a plurality of wells defined in the plate, (c) a plurality of closed microchannels defined in the plate, and (d) a sample platform defining a plurality of open microchannels, where the plurality of closed microchannels are each in communication with one of the plurality of wells and one of the plurality of open microchannels of the sample platform. | 04-24-2014 |
Raymond J. Mueller, Daly City, CA US
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20140351058 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENABLING POINT OF SALE FUNCTIONALITY IN A WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE - The invention broadly comprises a method for enabling point of sales (POS) functionality in a wireless communications device (WCD) including the steps of: transmitting, using an interface element in at least one specially programmed general purpose computer, a POS function control signal to a communication network for transmission to a WCD, the WCD located in a retail location; activating a POS function, in response to the control signal, to enable POS functionality in the WCD, the POS function stored in a memory element for the WCD or in a memory element for the at least one specially programmed computer; acquiring, using the POS function, an identification of an item via the WCD; receiving, using the interface element, the identification data for the item from the WCD via the communication network; and generating, using a processor for the at least one general-purpose computer, an order including the first item. | 11-27-2014 |
Raymond J. Mueller US
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20120265627 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENABLING POINT OF SALE FUNCTIONALITY IN A WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE - The invention broadly comprises a method for enabling point of sales (POS) functionality in a wireless communications device (WCD) including the steps of: transmitting, using an interface element in at least one specially programmed general purpose computer, a POS function control signal to a communication network for transmission to a WCD, the WCD located in a retail location; activating a POS function, in response to the control signal, to enable POS functionality in the WCD, the POS function stored in a memory element for the WCD or in a memory element for the at least one specially programmed computer; acquiring, using the POS function, an identification of an item via the WCD; receiving, using the interface element, the identification data for the item from the WCD via the communication network; and generating, using a processor for the at least one general-purpose computer, an order including the first item. | 10-18-2012 |
20120323661 | METHOD AND SYSTEM TO MANAGE MULTIPLE PARTY REWARDS USING A SINGLE ACCOUNT AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE - Systems and methods for storing a transaction history with respect to a business entity, and an incentive regarding a business entity, previously offered to an account. A desired transaction involving a holder of the account and the business entity may be generated based on the transaction history and a metric. An incentive may be generated based on an artificial intelligence program (AIP), the transaction history, and the metric. The desired transaction and the incentive may be transmitted for presentation to a holder of the account. | 12-20-2012 |
20120323662 | METHOD AND SYSTEM TO MANAGE MULTIPLE PARTY REWARDS USING A SINGLE ACCOUNT AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE - Systems and methods for storing a transaction history with respect to a business entity, and an incentive regarding a business entity, previously offered to an account. A desired transaction involving a holder of the account and the business entity may be generated based on the transaction history and a metric. An incentive may be generated based on an artificial intelligence program (AIP), the transaction history, and the metric. The desired transaction and the incentive may be transmitted for presentation to a holder of the account. | 12-20-2012 |
Raymond J. Peroutka, Philadelphia, PA US
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20120065106 | Methods and Compositions for Enhanced Protein Expression and Purification - Methods for enhancing expression levels, secretion, and purification of heterologous fusion proteins in a host cell are disclosed. | 03-15-2012 |
Raymond J. Peroutka, Baltimore, MD US
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20120107857 | Di- and Poly-Ubiquitin Deubiquitinase Substrates and Uses Thereof - Methods for detection of the activity of proteolytic enzymes, particularly isopeptidases, are disclosed. | 05-03-2012 |
20140072992 | Di- and Poly-Ubiquitin Deubiquitinase Substrates and Uses Thereof - Methods for detection of the activity of proteolytic enzymes, particularly isopeptidases, are disclosed. | 03-13-2014 |
Raymond J. Playford, London GB
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20100040711 | ZINC-CARNOSINE -BASED TREATMENT FOR NON ULCER (FUNCTIONAL )DYSPEPSIA & IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME IN HUMANS AND OTHER ANIMALS - A method for prophylactically treating irritable bowel syndrome in a mammal through the administration of a zinc carnosine composition like zinc carnosine is provided, although other forms of zinc carnosine or other components exhibiting zinc carnosine activity like other metal carnosine complexes may be used. The effective amount of composition to be used will depend upon such factors as the age and weight of the mammal, and whether treatment of existing IBS symptoms, or prevention of the onset of IBS symptoms is desired. A complex comprising such a zinc carnosine composition for prophylactically treating IBS in a mammal is also provided. | 02-18-2010 |
Raymond J. Prisament, Scarborough, NY US
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20090259934 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RENDERING DYNAMIC WEB PAGES WITH AUTOMATIC AJAX CAPABILITIES - A system for rendering a dynamic web page is provided. The system includes a server hosting a web site and in communication with a client via a network. A first parsing engine is provided on the server and is adapted to parse a page script to generate an intermediate script. A second parsing engine is also provided on the server and is adapted to parse the intermediate script to yield an AJAX-ready web page for rendering on the client. A method of rendering a dynamic web page and a process of rendering a web page are also provided. | 10-15-2009 |
Raymond J. Pudlik, Farmington Hills, MI US
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20150020948 | AUTOMATED DETECTION OF URETHANE APPLICATION - A detection of urethane applied to a workpiece, and more particularly to automated infrared detection of urethane application on a workpiece in order to detect improper application of the urethane. | 01-22-2015 |
Raymond J. Rapcavage, Rumson, NJ US
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20130283495 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR AIDING A SWING - An apparatus for aiding the swing of a user of a piece of sporting equipment, such as a golf club, baseball bat, tennis racquet, hockey stick, or field hockey stick, is provided. The apparatus may be made of a relatively dense and elastic material, and may comprise a front opening in a front portion of the apparatus, and a front sleeve extending from the front opening. The front sleeve may have a proximate end at the front opening, a distal end, and an opening in the distal end through which the user's arms and hands may penetrate. The front sleeve may further be tapered from the proximate end to the distal end, generating a compression force on the arms, thereby “connecting” the arms to each other and to the core of the body before and during the swing. | 10-31-2013 |
Raymond J. Rotell, Sharpsville, PA US
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20120118422 | Shield for Diverting Air Flow - A movable shield for directing air flow to or from a heating and air conditioning unit is described. The shield defines a duct for directing air flow. The duct can be positioned vertically so that airflow occurs in a preferred direction. The shield has a panel and a plurality of connectors for movably securing the shield to a vertical surface. Moving the shield can overcome the natural convective tendencies of treated air. Heated air can be directed downward, and cooled air can be directed upward. This can improve energy efficiency. | 05-17-2012 |
Raymond J. Sedwick, College Park, MD US
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20120036870 | Method of both cooling and maintaining the uniform temperature of an extended object - A general method of cooling and maintaining the uniform temperature of an extended structure is provided with specific application discussed of keeping a superconducting coil at cryogenic temperatures in the presence of external heat loads that may be variable in space and time. The approach embeds the structure to be cooled ( | 02-16-2012 |
Raymond J. Sedwick, University Park, MD US
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20120010079 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR LONG RANGE WIRELESS POWER TRANSFER - A wireless energy transfer system includes a primary and one (or more) secondary oscillators for transferring energy therebetween when resonating at the same frequency. The long range (up to and beyond 100 m) efficient (as high as and above 50%) energy transfer is achieved due to minimizing (or eliminating) losses in the system. Superconducting materials are used for all current carrying elements, dielectrics are either avoided altogether, or those are used with a low dissipation factor, and the system is operated at reduced frequencies (below 1 MHz). The oscillators are contoured as a compact flat coil formed from a superconducting wire material. The energy wavelengths exceed the coils diameter by several orders of magnitude. The reduction in radiative losses is enhanced by adding external dielectric-less electrical capacitance to each oscillator coil to reduce the operating frequency. The dielectric strength of the capacitor is increased by applying a magnetic cross-field to the capacitor to impede the electrons motion across an air gap defined between coaxial cylindrical electrodes. | 01-12-2012 |
Raymond J. Shumovich, Roxbury, MA US
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20100019857 | HYBRID IMPEDANCE MATCHING - Impedance matching techniques can be used to match an amplifier to an antenna for signal transmission. Some impedance matching techniques use an integrated passive component and an integrated transformer. Some impedance matching techniques include the use of an integrated n:m transformer, where n≠m. Several n:m transformer implementations are described. | 01-28-2010 |
20100019858 | N:M TRANSFORMER AND IMPEDANCE MATCHING - Impedance matching techniques can be used to match an amplifier to an antenna for signal transmission. Some impedance matching techniques use an integrated passive component and an integrated transformer. Some impedance matching techniques include the use of an integrated n:m transformer, where n≠m. Several n:m transformer implementations are described. | 01-28-2010 |
Raymond J. Slattery, Iii, Akron, OH US
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20140117050 | DISPENSING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING ACTUATION SIGNALS FOR DIAGNOSTICS - A dispensing system includes a hot melt unit delivering heated adhesive through a hose to at least one dispenser gun, which is actuated by an outside source of gun actuation. Rather than directly connecting the source of gun actuation to the dispenser gun, the source of gun actuation is connected to the hot melt unit and then to the dispenser gun. For example, the gun actuation signals may be terminated at a terminal block in the hot melt unit, which enables the hot melt unit to monitor the gun actuation signals. The dispensing system is operable to perform various diagnostics pertaining to the dispenser gun and the system as a whole based on these monitored gun actuation signals. | 05-01-2014 |
20150075625 | BULK ADHESIVE TRANSFER DEVICES, KNIFE GATE VALVE DEVICES, AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A bulk adhesive transfer system for transferring adhesive particulate to a melter includes a bulk supply and a transfer device, which may define a hopper of the melter, a mobile bin, and/or a buffer unit. The transfer device is configured to receive unmelted adhesive particulate from the bulk supply and then be selectively docked with the melter to transfer the adhesive particulate to the melter. The bulk adhesive transfer system may also include a knife gate valve device, which includes a plurality of ports that sequentially open and close to control flow of the adhesive particulate towards the melter. The bulk adhesive transfer system simplifies refilling operations for a melter while enabling continuous operation of the melter, even when the transfer device is undocked for removal from the melter. | 03-19-2015 |
Raymond J. Slesinski, Arnold, MO US
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20090219139 | Power Harvesting for Actively Powered RFID Tags and Other Electronic Sensors - Material conveyance devices with actively powered Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags are described herein. The material conveyance devices motion is converted to electrical energy which is used to either recharge the RFID tags energy storage device or directly power the RFID tag. | 09-03-2009 |
20110071774 | Pneumatic Energy Harvesting and Monitoring - A method and apparatus for monitoring a pneumatic system. A number of parameters are monitored using a monitoring device connected to the pneumatic system, an energy harvesting unit configured to generate electrical energy from a gas in the pneumatic system, and a controller. The monitoring device comprises a number of sensors configured to detect the number of parameters. The controller is in communication with the number of sensors and the energy harvesting unit and is configured to process measurements for the number of parameters detected by the number of sensors and control operation of the energy harvesting unit. The number of sensors and the controller are powered by the energy harvesting unit. The monitoring device is powered using the electrical energy generated by the energy harvesting unit. | 03-24-2011 |
20110082576 | Method and Apparatus for Establishing a Camera Focal Length for Installing Fasteners - A method and apparatus for processing a fastener system. A fastener installation tool may be placed on a surface of an object. An elongate structure may be attached to the fastener installation tool and may have a length. A camera may be associated with the fastener installation tool in which the camera may be configured with a focal length corresponding to the length of the elongate structure. The camera also may be configured to capture an image at least a portion of the fastener system when the elongate structure is placed against the surface of the object on which the fastener system is located. The image of the at least a portion of fastener system may be captured. | 04-07-2011 |
20110113613 | Intelligent Fastener System - A method and apparatus are used to visually recognize and install fasteners on a structure. An electronic image of the fastener is recorded, and is processed by a computer operated image recognition program to identify the fastener. The computer provides installation instructions an installation tool based on the identity of the fastener. | 05-19-2011 |
20130286187 | System, An Apparatus And A Method For Laser Projection-Assisted Fastener Installation - A system is provided that includes a laser projection apparatus and a fastener installation apparatus. The laser projection apparatus is configured to project an identifier of an instruction set including one or more instructions for installing a fastener or fastener collar on a structure, with the laser projection apparatus being configured to project the identifier onto the structure about a location at which the respective fastener or fastener collar is to be installed. The fastener installation apparatus is configured to capture an image of the projected identifier from the structure, determine the identifier from the captured image, and retrieve the instruction set based on the determined identifier. The fastener installation apparatus includes a tool for installing the respective fastener or fastener collar, and the fastener installation apparatus is configured to program the tool according to the retrieved instruction set. | 10-31-2013 |
20150174825 | CLAMPS AND METHODS OF FORMING CLAMPS - Apparatuses include first and second monolithic members that are coupled together, that are configured to move relative to each other, and that are configured so that they cannot be decoupled from each other without destruction of one or both of the two monolithic members. Apparatuses further include a third monolithic member configured to be selectively coupled to at least one of the first monolithic member and the second monolithic member. Methods of forming and using such apparatuses also are disclosed. Some monolithic members are formed utilizing an additive manufacturing process so that they are restricted from being decoupled from each other. Some apparatuses define clamps. Some clamps are used to precisely align laser projection alignment targets for use with laser projection alignment systems. | 06-25-2015 |
20150316049 | Pneumatic Energy Harvesting and Monitoring - A method and apparatus for monitoring a pneumatic system. A number of parameters are monitored using a monitoring device connected to the pneumatic system, an energy harvesting unit configured to generate electrical energy from a gas in the pneumatic system, and a controller. The monitoring device comprises a number of sensors configured to detect the number of parameters. The controller is in communication with the number of sensors and the energy harvesting unit and is configured to process measurements for the number of parameters detected by the number of sensors and control operation of the energy harvesting unit. The number of sensors and the controller are powered by the energy harvesting unit. The monitoring device is powered using the electrical energy generated by the energy harvesting unit. | 11-05-2015 |
20150367153 | SELF-EXTINGUISHING RECEPTACLE - Methods and apparatuses are disclosed for controlling and extinguishing ignited or ignitable metals and/or metal-containing compounds in a container comprising predetermined amounts of releasable fire suppressant. | 12-24-2015 |
Raymond J. Starsiak, Laguna Nigle, CA US
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20110068069 | Rolling merchandizing device and method of manufacture - The present application is directed to a rolling merchandizing device and includes at least one vertical support member having at least a rear surface, at least one handling member coupled to the vertical support member, the handling member not extending beyond the rear surface of the vertical support member, and at least one horizontal support member coupled to the vertical support member, the horizontal support member having a first wheel set and at least a second wheel set, wherein the transverse dimension of the first wheel set is less than the transverse dimension of the second wheel set. | 03-24-2011 |
Raymond J. Suplinskas, Haverhill, MA US
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20120178631 | SUBSTRATE AND METHOD FOR THE FORMATION OF CONTINUOUS MAGNESIUM DIBORIDE AND DOPED MAGNESIUM DIBORIDE WIRES - A chemically doped boron coating is applied by chemical vapor deposition to a silicon carbide fiber and the coated fiber then is exposed to magnesium vapor to convert the doped boron to doped magnesium diboride and a resultant superconductor. | 07-12-2012 |
Raymond J. Tarasi, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20090148929 | BIOSTIMULATION AGENT FOR BIOREMEDIATION AND METHODS THEREFOR - A biostimulation agent in the form of hollow spheres comprising soy wax or a combination of soy wax and beeswax. The biostimulation agent is capable of providing sufficient nutrients to help maximize biostimulation of indigenous microbes capable of biodegradation of chemical and/or petrochemical spills in the environment. The hollow spheres can be applied by spraying the loose product onto a spill. Alternatively, the hollow spheres are contained within a porous cylinder, bag, or boom that allows a spilled chemical and/or petrochemical to permeate through and contact the spheres. | 06-11-2009 |
20090311296 | Active Agent Delivery and/or Odor Retentive Composition and Methods of Use Thereof - An active agent delivery and/or odor retentive composition including a surfactant and wax spheres formed from at least one of beeswax and soy wax and methods of use thereof. The composition is particularly useful in the cosmetics and medical industry for delivering/carrying a particular ingredient to one's skin, scalp or hair; for absorbing odor causing materials, such as fuel byproducts from a skin surface; and/or for providing exfoliating properties to the skin. The delivery system/carrying system is also useful in binding to certain nutritional materials, such as vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and the like for ingestion and release into the body. | 12-17-2009 |
20120276180 | Active Agent Delivery and/or Odor Retentive Composition and Methods of Use Thereof - An active agent delivery and/or odor retentive composition including a surfactant and wax spheres formed from at least one of beeswax and soy wax and methods of use thereof. The composition is particularly useful in the cosmetics and medical industry for delivering/carrying a particular ingredient to one's skin, scalp or hair; for absorbing odor causing materials, such as fuel byproducts from a skin surface; and/or for providing exfoliating properties to the skin. The delivery system/carrying system is also useful in binding to certain nutritional materials, such as vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and the like for ingestion and release into the body. | 11-01-2012 |
Raymond J. Tessier, Jr., Onsted, MI US
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20130226417 | Methods and systems for end of line full vehicle automatic transmission quick bed-in procedure - Featured is are methods and systems for bedding-in an automatic transmission of a vehicle prior to delivery of the vehicle to an end customer. Such a bedding-in method is performed so as to reduce the occurrence of shifting problems or concerns occurring during the initial stages of ownership of the vehicle. More particularly, such a bedding-in method includes providing an automatic transmission having a controller that is configured to measure and learn about powertrain variation(s) and configured to adapt one or more operational parameters associated with shifting of the automatic transmission. Such a method also includes operating the vehicle according to a predetermined protocol before the vehicle reaches an end customer. Such a protocol being established so the transmission controller can learn about powertrain variations and adapt operation of the transmission to minimize effects on shifting of the transmission. | 08-29-2013 |
20140358388 | INTERACTIVE TRANSMISSION SHIFT TECHNIQUES - A method for interactive transmission garage shifts includes receiving a request for a transmission garage shift; controlling the transmission to bring the vehicle to a stop state based on determining that the vehicle is rolling backwards on a grade above a predetermined grade threshold and at a speed below a predetermined speed threshold; controlling an electric park brake (EPB) to hold the vehicle at the stop state; controlling the transmission to engage a dog clutch so as to place the transmission in a forward drive gear; and controlling the EPB to i) deactivate if the dog clutch is determined to be engaged, or ii) maintain activation to maintain the vehicle at the stop state if the dog clutch is determined to be disengaged. | 12-04-2014 |
Raymond J. White, Agawam, MA US
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20160138652 | DEVICE AND METHOD OF ANCHORING A POLYMER TO A SUBSTRATE - A component for a bearing including a substrate having opposite major surfaces spaced apart by a thickness of the substrate, and a plurality of channels extending along the first surface, at least two of the plurality of channels extending in parallel with each other, wherein at least one of the plurality of channels is adapted to receive and secure a polymeric material to the substrate. A method of forming a bearing including providing a substrate having a opposite major surfaces spaced apart by a thickness, forming channels in the substrate, the channels each having a depth extending from the first major surface toward the second major surface, applying a polymeric material to at least a portion of the first major surface, wherein a portion of the polymeric material occupies at least a portion of at least one of the channels, and curing the polymeric material. | 05-19-2016 |
Raymond J. Wojcieson, Dallas, TX US
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20110174290 | HEAT EXCHANGER WITH FASTENER - A clamshell heat exchanger includes a first clamshell half and a second clamshell half. The first and second clamshell halves each include a through-hole therein. The first and second clamshell halves form a passageway, with a seal region located between portions of the passageway. A fastener is located within the first and second through-holes within the seal region. The fastener is configured to rigidly join the first clamshell half to the second clamshell half while allowing relative lateral motion between said first and said second clamshell halves. | 07-21-2011 |
Raymond J. Zinobile, Houston, TX US
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20090270651 | Methanol carbonylation system having absorber with multiple solvent options - A methanol carbonylation system | 10-29-2009 |
20110077428 | PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF ACETIC ACID - A process for the reduction and/or removal of permanganate reducing compounds formed by the carbonylation of methanol in the presence of a Group VIII metal carbonylation catalyst to produce acetic acid is disclosed. More specifically, a process for reducing and/or removing permanganate reducing compounds or their precursors from intermediate streams during the formation of acetic acid by said carbonylation processes is disclosed. In particular, a process in which a low boiling overhead vapor stream from a light ends column is subjected to a single distillation to obtain an overhead that is subjected to an extraction to selectively remove and/or reduce PRC's from the process is disclosed. | 03-31-2011 |
20120041230 | PROCESS AND SYSTEM FOR SUPPLYING VAPOR FROM DRYING COLUMN TO LIGHT ENDS COLUMN - The present invention is directed to a method of heating a light ends column through directing one or more vapor side streams from a drying column to the light ends column. The present invention is also directed to a carbonylation process for producing acetic acid, wherein one or more vapor streams from a drying column provide the external energy required to drive separation in the light ends column. | 02-16-2012 |
20120078011 | PUMP AROUND REACTOR FOR PRODUCTION OF ACETIC ACID - The present invention relates to improved processes for the manufacture of acetic acid. A pump around reactor is used to produce additional heat for the production of steam. The pump around reactor receives a portion of the reaction solution produced by the carbonylation reactor and further reacts that portion with additional carbon monoxide and/or reactants. | 03-29-2012 |
20120088929 | Production of a acetic acid comprising feeding at least one reactant to a recycle stream - This invention relates to processes for producing acetic acid from carbon monoxide and, in particular, to improved processes, wherein at least one reactant is fed upstream of a reactor recycle pump and/or to a pump-around loop. | 04-12-2012 |
20120130123 | PRODUCTION OF ACETIC ACID WITH AN INCREASED PRODUCTION RATE - A method for producing acetic acid at increased production rates. The method may include a heat transfer system for generating a steam product from the heat of the reaction. In addition, the method may include multiple drying columns. The steam product may be integrated with at least one of the multiple drying columns. | 05-24-2012 |
20120264974 | PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF ACETIC ACID - A process for the reduction and/or removal of permanganate reducing compounds formed by the carbonylation of methanol in the presence of a Group VIII metal carbonylation catalyst to produce acetic acid is disclosed. More specifically, a process for reducing and/or removing permanganate reducing compounds or their precursors from intermediate streams during the formation of acetic acid by said carbonylation processes is disclosed. In particular, a process in which a low boiling overhead vapor stream from a light ends column is subjected to a single distillation to obtain an overhead that is subjected to an extraction to selectively remove and/or reduce PRC's from the process is disclosed. | 10-18-2012 |
20120277489 | Recovering Ethanol with Sidestreams to Regulate C3+ Alcohols Concentrations - This invention relates to a process for producing ethanol and recovering methyl iodide, the process comprising the steps of carbonylating methanol in a carbonylation system in the presence of a carbonylation catalyst under conditions effective to form acetic acid; hydrogenating the acetic acid in a hydrogenation system in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst to form a crude ethanol product comprising ethanol and water; and separating the crude ethanol product to form an ethanol stream and a water stream. | 11-01-2012 |
20130116476 | Integrated Acid and Alcohol Production Process - An integrated process for producing ethanol, comprising the step of reacting carbon monoxide with at least one reactant in a reactor containing a reaction medium to produce a liquid reaction product comprising acetic acid. The reaction medium comprises water, acetic acid, methyl acetate, a halogen promoter, and a first catalyst. The process further comprises the steps of directly feeding the liquid reaction product from the reactor to a distillation column and withdrawing from it an overhead stream comprising methyl acetate, and/or halogen promoter, a bottoms stream comprising a solution of the first catalyst, and a liquid acetic acid sidestream; and hydrogenating acetic acid of the liquid acetic acid sidestream in the presence of a second catalyst and under conditions effective to form a crude ethanol product comprising ethanol and water. No flashing vessel is used to purify the liquid reaction product. Ethanol is recovered from the crude ethanol product. | 05-09-2013 |
20130116477 | Integrated Acid and Alcohol Production Process Having Flashing To Recover Acid Production Catalyst - In one embodiment, the invention is to a process for producing ethanol, comprising the step of reacting carbon monoxide with at least one reactant in a reactor containing a reaction medium to produce a liquid reaction product comprising acetic acid. The process further comprises the step of separating the reaction product in a flasher into a liquid recycle stream and a vapor stream. The vapor stream is then distilled in a rectification tower and an overhead stream and an acetic acid stream are withdrawn therefrom, wherein the acetic acid is substantially free of halogen promoters. The process further comprises the step of hydrogenating acetic acid of the acetic acid stream in the presence of a second catalyst and under conditions effective to form a crude ethanol product comprising ethanol and water. Ethanol is recovered from the crude ethanol product. | 05-09-2013 |
20130116480 | Integrated Process For Producing Ethanol and Water Balance Control - Described is an integrated process for producing ethanol from acetic acid in which the water from ethanol production is used to control water balance in the acetic acid production. In one embodiment, the invention comprises carbonylating methanol in a carbonylation system in the presence of a carbonylation catalyst under conditions effective to form acetic acid, hydrogenating the acetic acid in a hydrogenation system in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst to form a crude ethanol product comprising ethanol and water, separating the ethanol from the water to form an ethanol stream and a water stream, and directing at least a portion of the water stream to the carbonylation system, e.g., for use in the carbonylation reaction medium. | 05-09-2013 |
20130140722 | DISTILLATION COLUMN HAVING ENLARGED DOWNCOMERS AND METHOD OF DOWNCOMER ENLARGEMENT - A distillation column is provided with a downcomer having an enlarged upper region to increase a processing rate for the removal of permanganate reducing compounds (PRCs) formed by the carbonylation of methanol in the presence of a catalyst to produce acetic acid. The distillation column includes a vertically extending distillation housing; and a plurality of tray assemblies, at least one of which includes a horizontally extending tray panel and a downcomer having, in a downward direction, an enlarged, funnel-shaped upper region defined by a top downcomer panel oriented at an angle to the vertical, and a lower region of substantially constant cross-sectional area defined by a vertically-oriented bottom downcomer panel. | 06-06-2013 |
20140012040 | Pump Around Reactor for Production of Acetic Acid - The present invention relates to improved processes for the manufacture of acetic acid. A pump around reactor is used to produce additional heat for the production of steam. The pump around reactor receives a portion of the reaction solution produced by the carbonylation reactor and further reacts that portion with additional carbon monoxide and/or reactants. | 01-09-2014 |
20140018571 | Eductor-Based Reactor and High Flow Pump Around Loops for Production of Acetic Acid - Eductor mixers are used to mix the reaction medium in a carbonylation reactor. A portion of the reaction solution withdrawn from the reactor and directed through a pump around loop. The pump around loop is fed back to the reactor through the eductor mixers. In addition, a pump around loop may pass through one or more steam generators and/or heat exchangers. | 01-16-2014 |
20150021160 | Processes for Producing Acetic Acid - Processes for the reduction and/or removal of permanganate reducing compounds (PRC'S) formed by the carbonylation of methanol in the presence of a Group VIII metal carbonylation catalyst to produce acetic acid are disclosed. More specifically, processes for reducing and/or removing PRC's or their precursors from intermediate streams during the formation of acetic acid by said carbonylation processes are disclosed. In particular, processes in which a low boiling overhead vapor stream from a light ends column is subjected to a distillation to obtain an overhead that is subjected to an extraction to selectively remove and/or reduce PRC's from the process is disclosed. The processes include steps of recycling one or more return streams derived from the distillation step and/or the extraction step to a light ends column and/or a drying column in order to improve water control in the overall reaction system. | 01-22-2015 |
20150274632 | Process for Recovering Halogen Promoters and Removing Permanganate Reducing Compounds - This invention relates to processes for producing acetic acid and, in particular, to improved processes for recovering C | 10-01-2015 |
20150376105 | Processes for Producing Acetic Acid - Processes for the reduction and/or removal of permanganate reducing compounds (PRC'S) formed by the carbonylation of methanol in the presence of a Group VIII metal carbonylation catalyst to produce acetic acid are disclosed. More specifically, processes for reducing and/or removing PRC's or their precursors from intermediate streams during the formation of acetic acid by said carbonylation processes are disclosed. In particular, processes in which a low boiling overhead vapor stream from a light ends column is subjected to a distillation to obtain an overhead that is subjected to an extraction to selectively remove and/or reduce PRC's from the process is disclosed. The processes include steps of recycling one or more return streams derived from the distillation step and/or the extraction step to a light ends column and/or a drying column in order to improve water control in the overall reaction system. | 12-31-2015 |
Raymond J. Zinoble, Houston, TX US
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20110288333 | Processes for Producing Acetic Acid - Processes for the reduction and/or removal of permanganate reducing compounds (PRC'S) formed by the carbonylation of methanol in the presence of a Group VIII metal carbonylation catalyst to produce acetic acid are disclosed. More specifically, processes for reducing and/or removing PRC's or their precursors from intermediate streams during the formation of acetic acid by said carbonylation processes are disclosed. In particular, processes in which a low boiling overhead vapor stream from a light ends column is subjected to a distillation to obtain an overhead that is subjected to an extraction to selectively remove and/or reduce PRC's from the process is disclosed. The processes include steps of recycling one or more return streams derived from the distillation step and/or the extraction step to a light ends column and/or a drying column in order to improve water control in the overall reaction system. | 11-24-2011 |
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