Reed, US
Andrew Martin Reed, Arvada, CO US
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20080306181 | Antimicrobial polyurethane resins and products made therefrom - The present invention provides novel antimicrobial polyurethane compositions having excellent mechanical and biocompatibility properties, and methods to prepare them. The antimicrobial polyurethane compositions include a homogenous distribution of silver ions by incorporating this antimicrobial agent into the composition prior to the complete polymerization of the polyurethane. In preferred embodiments, the silver ion is associated with a carrier, such as zirconium phosphate or soluble glass powder. The present invention also includes components made from the antimicrobial polyurethane compositions, such as medical devices. | 12-11-2008 |
Blake Allen Reed, Jamestown, ND US
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20100100225 | INTEGRATED AIRCRAFT CARGO LOADING AND MONITORING SYSTEM - A cargo loading and monitoring system for an aircraft having a plurality of separate cargo compartments includes a processor in communication with a plurality of power drive units located within a first cargo compartment. A cargo monitoring display unit is located in a second cargo compartment that is separate from the first cargo compartment, and is in communication with the processor. The cargo monitoring display unit is configured to selectively display information received from the power drive units. | 04-22-2010 |
20100213313 | INTEGRATED AIRCRAFT CARGO LOADING AND CARGO VIDEO MONITORING SYSTEM - An integrated cargo loading and video monitoring system for an aircraft having at least one cargo compartment is disclosed. The system includes a cargo loading processor and a plurality of power drive units within the cargo compartment, each power drive unit being coupled to the cargo loading processor. The system also includes a video processor, and at least one video camera within the cargo compartment, the camera being coupled to the video processor. A central processor in communication with the cargo loading processor and the video processor is operable to receive information from both the cargo loading processor and from the video processor. | 08-26-2010 |
Brandon N. Reed, Holt, MO US
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20080289834 | Hazard detection and suppression apparatus - A hazard detection and suppression apparatus and a single-action discharge valve for discharging a vessel's contents. The valve has a valve body with a passage therethrough through which the contents are discharged, a frangible seal held within the valve body and sealing the passage while the seal is intact, and a solenoid including an armature moveable from a first to a second position. A thermopile or a thermopile matrix senses near-infrared energy to detect a fire hazard and actuate the valve. Amplifiers for the thermopile's signal are monitored for failure. A thermostat or a manual pushbutton can also actuate the valve, and an operator's panel monitors failure conditions. Other hazard detectors may be used including a petroleum detector, a chemical sensor, a moisture detector, a radiation detector, a gas detector, and a moving body detector. | 11-27-2008 |
Brian Reed, Huntington Beach, CA US
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20120141407 | CHEMICAL OPTIMIZATION DURING WASTEWATER TREATMENT, ODOR CONTROL AND USES THEREOF - Compositions for the use of sewage or wastewater treatment, controlling odors or a combination thereof are disclosed, wherein the composition comprises at least one iron-based compound. Furthermore, methods of reducing the odors in a sewage or wastewater system are disclosed that include: adding a composition comprising at least one iron-based compound to a sewage or wastewater system. As used herein, the phrase “at least one iron-based compound” includes ferrous chloride, ferric chloride, ferrous sulfate, ferrate, polyferric sulfate, Ferix-3 (Fe | 06-07-2012 |
Brian P. Reed, Corvallis, OR US
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20100251605 | LIQUID METAL CATALYST FOR BIODIESEL PRODUCTION - Molten metal or molten metal alloy catalysts for transesterification reactions are provided. In particular, readily available molten tin is used as a catalyst for biodiesel production. Catalysts comprising tin alloys with low melting point temperatures to allow for low operation temperatures are also provided. The molten catalysts remain in the reaction zone and do not contaminate the product stream, thereby product separation and recovery are manageable. By using molten tin catalysts, it is possible to produce a high quality glycerol as a second valuable product. Furthermore, wide quality ranges of reactants (alcohol and oil) are available for biodiesel production with molten tin catalysts. | 10-07-2010 |
20120004093 | HETEROGENEOUS CATALYST - A catalyst is provided, where the catalyst has an active surface that includes at least one nodular-structured (particulate) catalyst layer disposed on a support substrate, where the nodular-structured catalyst layer partially coats a surface of the support substrate. The invention further includes a fabrication method of the catalyst. The method includes depositing a catalyst precursor coating on a support substrate by heating a catalyst precursor solution on the support substrate, and further heating the catalyst precursor-coated substrate until a nodular-structured (particulate) catalyst is formed, where the nodular-structured catalyst layer partially coats a surface of the support substrate. | 01-05-2012 |
Bruce Reed, Maumelle, AR US
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20100210131 | LATCHING CONNECTOR - A plug connector for use with electronic devices provides a latching member that engages a mating hole in a guide frame with a hook, and which can be easily delatched from the guide frame or opposing connector or housing. The hook locks the plug connector into engagement with the guide frame or housing, but is readily released by actuation of an actuator (e.g., a pulling member), which causes the latching member to translate in a vertical direction so that the hooks are lifted upward and disengaged from the guide frame or housing. | 08-19-2010 |
20110212643 | CONNECTOR WITH INTEGRATED LATCH ASSEMBLY - A connector utilizes a latching assembly that has a structure that connects horizontal movement of an actuator to vertical movement of a latching arm. A latching member is provided that grips the exterior of the connector and has a cantilevered latching arm that extends from the member over a mating portion for connection. In its simplest form the latching member includes a continuous retaining collar that fits over the exterior of the connector and exerts a clamping force on the connector so as to retain the latching member in place. | 09-01-2011 |
20110223809 | HORIZONTALLY CONFIGURED CONNECTOR - A connector of horizontal construction includes at least a pair of first and second halves that are mated together along a common mating line. A plurality of mating blades are supported in a vertical arrangement within a mating portion of the connector. The connector includes two distinct fastenings means for holding the housing halves together. A first fastening means is provided as a horizontal attachment member that extends widthwise in the mating portion in a space between the circuit cards. A second fastening means is provided as an exterior retainer that engages at least part of the outer circumference, or perimeter of the connector. | 09-15-2011 |
20110256776 | HORIZONTALLY CONFIGURED CONNECTOR WITH EDGE CARD MOUNTING STRUCTURE - A connector has a plurality of mating blades in the form of circuit cards, arranged horizontally in a vertical stack. The circuit cards are supported in a vertical array in mating portions of the connector and are enclosed by sidewalls of the mating portions. In order to support the circuit cards, the sidewalls of each mating portion are slotted and the circuit cards are provided with mounting wings that extend outwardly therefrom and which are received in the slots. Reentrant notches are provided in the circuit cards adjacent where the wings extend out from the bodies of the circuit cards. | 10-20-2011 |
20120208391 | LOW PROFILE LATCHING CONNECTOR - A small, low-profile plug connector for use with electronic devices provides a latching member with a pair of hooks that engage mating holes in a guide frame, and which can be easily delatched from the guide frame or opposing connector or housing. The hooks lock the plug connector into engagement with the frame or housing, but are readily released by way of a simple ramp and lobe mechanism in the plug connector. The ramp and lobe mechanism converts horizontal movement of a pull tab-like actuator into vertical movement of a latching member such that the hooks are lifted upward and disengaged from the guide frame or housing. | 08-16-2012 |
20120214327 | CONNECTOR WITH INTEGRATED LATCH ASSEMBLY - A connector utilizes a latching assembly that has a structure that connects horizontal movement of an actuator to vertical movement of a latching arm. A latching member is provided that grips the exterior of the connector and has a cantilevered latching arm that extends from the member over a mating portion for connection. In its simplest form the latching member includes a continuous retaining collar that fits over the exterior of the connector and exerts a clamping force on the connector so as to retain the latching member in place. | 08-23-2012 |
20130005173 | MULTI-PLUGGING CONNECTOR SYSTEM - A connector utilizes a latching assembly that has a structure that connects horizontal movement of an actuator to vertical movement of a latching arm. If desired, a 2X ganged plug can be inserted into any two adjacent bays of a ganged receptacle assembly that includes at least three bays. | 01-03-2013 |
20140170887 | HORIZONTALLY CONFIGURED CONNECTOR - A connector includes a pair of mating portions positioned side-by-side and each mating portion includes a pair of mating blades that are supported in vertical arrangement within the respective mating portion. A retainer can hold together the housing portions that form the mating portions. The retained can include a latching member that is configured to be translated in a vertical direction. An actuator can be translated in a horizontal direction, the horizontal translation causing the latching member to translate in the vertical direction. | 06-19-2014 |
20140335736 | HORIZONTALLY CONFIGURED CONNECTOR - A connector includes at least a pair of mating portions and each mating portion includes a at least one mating blade. The connector body has a height that is greater than twice a height of the mating portion. Flanges can be provided on both sides of the mating blade. | 11-13-2014 |
Bryan M. Reed, Vestavia Hills, AL US
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20090119155 | Client relationship manager - A method for managing a client relationship with a financial institution includes collecting information about a client, compiling the information to generate a validation summary, automatically setting expectations regarding account usage and activity of the client based on the information, creating a client profile with a risk determination for the client based on the expectations, routing the client profile with the risk determination for validation, and reviewing the validated client account at a date subsequent to a validation date of the client profile. | 05-07-2009 |
C. Christopher Reed US
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20120068716 | System and method for detecting defects - A system including a charge source and at least one voltage measurement device is disclosed. The charge source is for generating a charging environment to produce at least one of a voltage profile and a current on an area of dielectric material disposed over a conductive substrate. The area of dielectric material includes a first area containing a subsurface defect. The area of dielectric material also includes a second area that is defect-free. The at least one voltage measurement device is for outputting voltage measurements at different positions over the area of dielectric material. The voltage measurements over the first area differ from voltage measurements over the second area to define a voltage differential. | 03-22-2012 |
C. Christopher Reed, El Segundo, CA US
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20120072139 | Computer-implemented systems and methods for detecting electrostatic discharges and determining their origination locations - Computer-implemented systems and methods for detecting ESD on a surface and determining an origination location of the ESD. A programmed computer device monitors time-varying current data related to the surface to detect ESD on the surface. The current profile for the surface may be compared to a catalog of ESD current profiles, where each ESD current profile in the catalog corresponds to a different location on the surface. The location on the surface whose corresponding ESD current profile best matches the actual current profile from the ESD may be determined to be the origination location of the ESD. Moderately different processes may be used to determine the ESD origination location depending on whether the surface is symmetrical or irregular, flat or curved, etc. | 03-22-2012 |
Charles M. Reed, Tuscaloosa, AL US
Charley Reed, Tontitown, AR US
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20080280550 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING GIZZARDS - A method and apparatus for separating an intestine from a gizzard comprising an infeed overhead rail indexing conveyor assembly, and a dual blade cutter assembly, which teaches a novel method and apparatus for separating a substantial portion of the intestine from a gizzard with an increased yield. The steps of the process can include feeding a viscera pack into a feed end of the overhead rail system; capturing and conveying the pack with a conveyor belt or chain having indexing members along a path to engage the dual blade cutter assembly. A substantial portion of the intestine and the separated gizzard with a small portion of the intestine remaining are allowed to separate after being severed by the dual blade and fall along separate chutes for further processing. | 11-13-2008 |
Chris Reed, Salem, UT US
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20090294514 | FRICTION STIR WELDING IMPROVEMENTS FOR METAL MATRIX COMPOSITES, FERROUS ALLOYS, NON-FERROUS ALLOYS, AND SUPERALLOYS USING A SUPERABRASIVE TOOL - A friction stir welding system that enables clamping of a pipe to enable friction stir welding around the pipe OD, a movable mandrel that provides a counter-force to the pressure exerted on the outside of a pipe by a tool, and a system for providing friction stir welding and repair inside a nuclear vessel in an underwater environment. | 12-03-2009 |
Chris Reed, Port Allen, LA US
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20110062056 | Excess Air Control For Cracker Furnace Burners - A method for control of the air/fuel ratio of the burner(s) (excess air) of a thermal cracker which includes three steps. The first step is to direct a wavelength modulated beam of near infrared light from a tunable diode laser through combustion gas from the burner to a near infrared light detector to generate a detector signal. The second step is to analyze the detector signal for spectroscopic absorption at wavelengths characteristic for an analyte selected from the group consisting of oxygen, carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxide to determine the concentration of the analyte in the combustion gas. The third step is to adjust the air/fuel ratio of the burner(s) (excess air) in response to the concentration of the analyte of the second step. | 03-17-2011 |
Christopher Reed, Fernley, NV US
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20090162680 | PROCESS FOR MAKING WOOD LAMINATES USING FAST SETTING ADHESIVES AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE - A process to form a multilayer article comprising pressing a stack comprising two or more panels, wherein each panel comprises a surface layer and a substrate layer, wherein a side of the surface layer is contacted to a side of the substrate layer, and wherein the contacting sides of the surface layer and substrate layer have a fast-setting adhesive disposed there between; and wherein pressing comprises applying uniform pressure to the stack orthogonal to the plane of the panels, at ambient temperature and for a time of 0.1 to 20 minutes, and with no subsequent hot pressing. Articles prepared using the method are also disclosed. | 06-25-2009 |
Christopher J. Reed, Port Allen, LA US
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20090216462 | Spectroscopic Analysis and Control - Apparatus for spectroscopic analysis which includes a tunable diode laser spectrometer having a digital output signal and a digital computer for receiving the digital output signal from the spectrometer, the digital computer programmed to process the digital output signal using a multivariate regression algorithm. In addition, a spectroscopic method of analysis using such apparatus. Finally, a method for controlling an ethylene cracker hydrogenator. | 08-27-2009 |
Corey W. Reed, Baton Rouge, LA US
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20080237027 | Manufacture of alcohols - Acetals are formed from a mixture comprising alcohols and aldehydes and the product is distilled to yield purified alcohols and/or acetals and/or unsaturated ethers. | 10-02-2008 |
20100137630 | Manufacture of Purified Alcohols - Acetals are formed from an aldehyde hydrogenation product mixture comprising alcohols and at most | 06-03-2010 |
C. Rex Reed, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20100272270 | SELF-CALIBRATING LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM - Systems and methods for calibrating a loudspeaker with a connection to a microphone located at a listening area in a room. The loudspeaker includes self-calibration functions to adjust speaker characteristics according to effects generated by operating the loudspeaker in the room. In one example, the microphone picks up a test signal generated by the loudspeaker and the loudspeaker uses the test signal to determine the loudspeaker frequency response. The frequency response is analyzed below a selected low frequency value for a room mode. The loudspeaker generates parameters for a digital filter to compensate for the room modes. In another example, the loudspeaker may be networked with other speakers to perform calibration functions on all of the loudspeakers in the network. | 10-28-2010 |
20140161265 | SELF-CALIBRATION LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM - Systems and methods for calibrating a loudspeaker with a connection to a microphone located at a listening area in a room. The loudspeaker includes self-calibration functions to adjust speaker characteristics according to effects generated by operating the loudspeaker in the room. In one example, the microphone picks up a test signal generated by the loudspeaker and the loudspeaker uses the test signal to determine the loudspeaker frequency response. The frequency response is analyzed below a selected low frequency value for a room mode. The loudspeaker generates parameters for a digital filter to compensate for the room modes. In another example, the loudspeaker may be networked with other speakers to perform calibration functions on all of the loudspeakers in the network. | 06-12-2014 |
Cullen L. Reed, Louisville, KY US
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20110153353 | PHARMACY PERSONAL CARE ACCOUNT - A method for providing insurance coverage to a subscriber comprises offering an insurance policy to the subscriber wherein the insurance policy comprises providing allowances to pay for one or more expenses covered by the insurance policy and providing monetary credits to the subscriber for any unused portion of a given allowance where the monetary credits can be used to cover the cost of a subsequent allowed expense. The insurance policy may be a pharmacy benefits plan. The covered expenses may be pharmacy expenses. The allowed expenses may be medical expenses which qualify under Section 213 of the US Internal Revenue Code for payment by an employer without the subscriber having to declare the payment as taxable income. | 06-23-2011 |
20110173083 | Account Control Method and System that Allows Only Eligible and Authorized Items to be Purchased Using the Account - The present invention relates to a real time account control method and system that allows only eligible and authorized items to be purchased using the account. The present invention relates particularly to healthcare spending accounts such as flexible spending accounts and health reimbursement arrangements. The method can comprise the steps of: establishing at least one account, each account having an account holder; identifying at least one item eligible for purchase using one of the accounts; identifying at least one item authorized for purchase using one of the accounts; and, upon request to purchase an item using one of the accounts, authorizing the purchase for an amount not to exceed an available balance in that account only if the item is both an item identified as eligible for purchase and an item authorized for purchase. | 07-14-2011 |
20120158427 | PHARMACY PERSONAL CARE ACCOUNT - A method for providing insurance coverage to a subscriber comprises offering an insurance policy to the subscriber wherein the insurance policy comprises providing allowances to pay for one or more expenses covered by the insurance policy and providing monetary credits to the subscriber for any unused portion of a given allowance where the monetary credits can be used to cover the cost of a subsequent allowed expense. The insurance policy may be a pharmacy benefits plan. The covered expenses may be pharmacy expenses. The allowed expenses may be medical expenses which qualify under Section 213 of the US Internal Revenue Code for payment by an employer without the subscriber having to declare the payment as taxable income. | 06-21-2012 |
Daniel E. Reed, Essex Jct., VT US
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20080282005 | METHOD AND PROCESSING UNIT FOR INTER-CHIP COMMUNICATION - The invention relates to an inter-chip communication protocol, based on a standard interface protocol, which is adapted to incorporate control, configuration and/or recovery information for computer chips, and the data encoded within communication packets of a communication layer above the physical layer of the interface protocol. | 11-13-2008 |
David Reed, Louisville, KY US
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20100089816 | LIQUID FILTER APPARATUS - A filter apparatus for filtering material solids from a liquid having a filter belt driven by a pair of belt transport chains and including a purged seal member to limit bypass of unfiltered fluid around the filter belt. The filter apparatus includes a plurality of flight bars configured to float above the filter belt thereby reducing wear. Also included is a webbing layer provided on filter belt outboard portions including holes with grommets configured to engage with the belt transport chains. | 04-15-2010 |
David Reed US
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20110216411 | PATTERNED SHEETING WITH PERIODIC ROTATED PATTERNED REGIONS - In one embodiment of the invention, retro-reflective sheeting is disclosed. The retro-reflective sheeting comprises a flexible optical material film or substrate having a geometric optical surface opposite a base surface. The geometric optical surface includes a background pattern region of corner cubes arranged at a first orientation with respect to an edge of the retro-reflective sheeting; and an array of circular corner cube regions periodically interrupting the background pattern region of corner cubes. Each of the circular corner cube regions has a second orientation with respect to the edge of the retro-reflective sheeting. The array of the plurality of circular corner cube regions reflects incident light differently than the background pattern region of corner cubes. | 09-08-2011 |
20110216412 | MASTER TOOLS WITH SELECTIVELY ORIENTABLE REGIONS FOR MANUFACTURE OF PATTERNED SHEETING - In one embodiment of the invention, a master tool is disclosed including a top plate, a plurality of buttons, and a releasable locking mechanism. The top plate has an array of openings and a top side with a background patterned surface. The plurality of buttons are in the array of openings and configured to be repositioned to selectively orient their orientable patterned surface into a different orientation with respect to the background patterned surface. The releasable locking mechanism releasably locks the position of the plurality of buttons within the array of openings to hold the selected orientation of each orientable patterned surface with respect to the background patterned surface to provide a top surface pattern. The top surface pattern of the master tooling may be transferred to form a surface pattern into retro-reflective sheeting during its manufacture. | 09-08-2011 |
David P. Reed, Salem, NH US
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20110160242 | Purified Pyrroloquinolinyl-Pyrrolidine-2,5-Dione Compositions And Methods For Preparing And Using Same - The present invention relates to a form 1 and form 2 polymorph of (−)-trans-3-(5,6-dihydro-4H-pyrrolo[3,2,1-ij]quinolin- | 06-30-2011 |
20140031551 | Purified Pyrroloquinolinyl-Pyrrolidine-2,5-Dione Compositions and Methods for Preparing and Using Same - The present invention relates to a form 1 and form 2 polymorph of (−)-trans-3-(5,6-dihydro-4H-pyrrolo[3,2,1-ij]quinolin-1-yl)-4-(1H-indol-3-yl)pyrrolidine-2,5-dione. The present invention also relates to (−)-trans-3-(5,6-dihydro-4H-pyrrolo[3,2,1-ij]quinolin-1-yl)-4-(1H-indol-3-yl)pyrrolidine-2,5-dione compounds having a chiral purity greater than 99%, and methods of preparation of these compounds. The present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these (−)-trans-3-(5,6-dihydro-4H-pyrrolo[3,2,1-ij]quinolin-1-yl)-4-(1H-indol-3-yl)pyrrolidine-2,5-dione compounds. The present invention provides methods of treating a cell proliferative disorder, such as a cancer, by administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising (−)-trans-3-(5,6-dihydro-4H-pyrrolo[3,2,1-ij]quinolin-1-yl)-4-(1H-indol-3-yl)pyrrolidine-2,5-dione having a chiral purity greater than 99% or a form 1 and form 2 polymorph of (−)-trans-3-(5,6-dihydro-4H-pyrrolo[3,2,1-ij]quinolin-1-yl)-4-(1H-indol-3-yl)pyrrolidine-2,5-dione. | 01-30-2014 |
David P. Reed, Boulder, CO US
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20090161752 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF PROVIDING SWITCH BROADCAST TELEVISION - A method and system of providing switched broadcasting of content to a number of consumers. The content may be transmitted in pieces over broadcast and switched transmission tiers. The broadcast tier being characterized by the continuous transmission of content and the switched tier being characterized by on demand or request based transmission of content. | 06-25-2009 |
20090165064 | System for Updating Channel Lineup for Broadcasting and Switched Digital Broadcasting Services - In a system that is capable of operating in a broadcast mode and a switched mode, it is advantageous to be able to shift program delivery between the two modes. Thus when one video program is being delivered to at least a first customer in a first mode, this program may be delivered to at least a second customer in a second mode that is different from the first mode. In this manner, the video program that is being delivered to first customer will be maintained in the original mode while new requests for this program will be served in a different mode until the delivery of the program to the first customer has been completed. In other words, legacy program delivery is maintained until the program delivery has been completed or otherwise terminated, while delivery of the program in response to new requests for the same program will be delivered in a different mode instead. | 06-25-2009 |
Derrick W. Reed, Calabasas, CA US
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20110319953 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USE BY AN IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING MULTI-SITE CRT PACING IN THE PRESENCE OF ATRIAL TACHYCARDIA - Systems and methods are provided for use by implantable medical devices equipped to deliver multi-site left ventricular (MSLV) pacing. Sequential MSLV is associated with a relatively long post-ventricular atrial blanking (PVAB) period that might limit the detection of pathologic rapid organized atrial tachycardias (OAT). In one example, sequential MSLV cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) pacing is delivered within a tracking mode. A possible atrial tachycardia is detected based on the atrial rate exceeding an atrial tachycardia assessment rate (ATAR) threshold. The device then switches to either single-site LV pacing or simultaneous MSLV pacing, thereby effectively shortening the PVAB to detect additional atrial events that might otherwise be obscured, and thereby permitting the device to more reliably distinguish OATs (such as atrial flutter) from sinus tachycardia. The device may also employ an automatic mode switch (AMS) threshold set higher than the ATAR threshold for use in switching from tracking modes to nontracking modes. | 12-29-2011 |
Donna Reed, Tupelo, MS US
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20090194535 | Closure for Container - A closure for a container includes a cover plate adapted to be removably secured to a top end portion of the container and a sip hole configured within the cover plate and adapted to be positioned on a dispensing opening configured in the top end portion of the container. The closure further includes a reclosable lid comprising a first end portion and a second end portion. The first end portion of the reclosable lid is hinged to the cover plate for enabling a pivotal motion of the reclosable lid. The pivotal motion enables the reclosable lid to assume at least one of an open position and a closed position. The closure also includes a rubber seal configured on the second end portion of the reclosable lid, the rubber seal adapted to be received in the sip hole for sealing the sip hole in the closed position of the reclosable lid. | 08-06-2009 |
20110297689 | CLOSURE FOR CONTAINER - The present invention is a closure for a container that includes a cover plate and a sip hole configured within the cover plate and adapted on a dispensing opening configured in the top end portion of the container. The closure further includes a reclosable lid that is hinged to the cover plate for enabling a pivotal motion of the reclosable lid. A second embodiment of the invention includes a closure with a back surface that accommodates a variety of container top and container top edge dimensions that are utilized to hold a variety of beverages, with a raised perimeter, a releasable tab, a top surface, a pair of raised notches and a pair of two receiving notches. The second embodiment also includes a dispersing aperture and an aperture filling protrusion disposed on the top surface. | 12-08-2011 |
Edwin A. Reed, Pleasant Hill, MO US
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20110118624 | Reuseable skin testing device - The present invention provides a device and method for skin testing. The device includes a handle assembly connected to a cylinder assembly having a first and second cylinder housing. Each cylinder housing is connected to at least one testing head assembly that includes a plurality of pins having a plurality of tips positionable against the skin and a socket assembly that is structured and operable to pivot the testing head to apply equal and even pressure to all the pins. Further, the method provides positioning the device tangent to the surface of the skin, and pivoting the testing head assembly horizontally to apply equal and even pressure to the pins. | 05-19-2011 |
Eric Reed, Kingman, AZ US
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20090302162 | PASSIVE VARIABLE SPEED DROGUE - The passive variable speed drogue includes an articulated center strut lever linkage assembly pivotally connected between adjacent pairs of center struts and trailing edge struts, biased by an extension spring mounted to the center strut to move the center strut to a required stop position to maintain substantially constant loads on the drogue within a range of refueling speeds, and to permit improved interfacing of the variable speed drogue assembly with a stowage tube. A center strut bumper on the center strut also provides improved interfacing of the variable speed drogue assembly with a stowage tube. | 12-10-2009 |
20110226905 | STABILIZED CONTROLLABLE DROGUE FOR AERIAL FLIGHT REFUELING - The stabilized controllable drogue for an inflight aerial refueling system includes a reception coupling, a paradrogue frame, a drogue canopy, and a plurality of actuators for moving the drogue canopy in a desired direction to control, steer and stabilize the stabilized controllable drogue during turbulent conditions. | 09-22-2011 |
Fred Reed, Brea, CA US
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20110259210 | Liquid Extraction For Trash Compactor - Embodiments of the present relate generally to devices and methods for separating and removing liquid waste from mixed waste. One embodiment relates to a trash compactor having a suction line for removing collected liquid. A further embodiment relates to a trash compactor having a sloped platen for allowing liquid to collect for subsequent removal or drainage. | 10-27-2011 |
20110259215 | Trash Compactor Main Door Interlock - Embodiments of the present invention relate generally to door locking systems for use in connection with trash compactor systems for preventing inadvertent opening of the main door during a compaction cycle. | 10-27-2011 |
Frederick Reed, Cypress, CA US
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20120029423 | Intraocular Pressure Control - An improved method of controlling intraocular pressure with a microsurgical system using measured flow rate. | 02-02-2012 |
Fred M. Reed, Brea, CA US
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20120103206 | TRASH COMPACTOR TROLLEYS AND SYSTEMS FOR USE ON COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFT HAVING MOBILE AND STATIONARY USAGE - Embodiments of the present invention provide a combination trash collection and compaction trolley that has a main front door with a trash door that provides access to an interior of the trolley so that trash can be front-loaded into the trash door, as well as an open top portion, which allows trash to be top-loaded into the open top portion. | 05-03-2012 |
Gary W. Reed, Beaverton, OR US
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20090153159 | Probing Adapter for a Signal Acquisition Probe - A probing adapter has a support member receiving a probing tip assembly having probing arms. The probing tip assembly is mounted to the support member via a rotational joint having elastomeric member disposed in the probing arms with each of the probing arms having a pivot point disposed away from the rotational joint. Each of the probing arms supports a removable probing tip substrate having a probing tip at one end electrically coupled via an electrical signal conductor to an electrical connector at the other end. Substrate retention clips secure the removable probing tip substrates to the probing arms. A probing tip positioning member is mounted to the probing arms for varying the distance between the probing tips on the removable probing tip substrates. | 06-18-2009 |
Gilbert L. Reed, Tucson, AZ US
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20080260999 | Glass Sheet Bending Station and Method for Glass Sheet Bending - A glass sheet bending method for glass sheet bending utilizes a primary actuating mechanism ( | 10-23-2008 |
Gregory Reed, Modesto, CA US
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20110305508 | Two Layer Pavement Preservation System - A pavement preservation system comprises two layers of specialized chip seal applications. The first layer is a Polymer Modified Asphalt Rubber chip seal application. This layer is composed of an application of Polymer Modified Asphalt Rubber binder followed by a hot pre-coated ⅜ or ½ inch aggregate placed at 28 to 34 pounds per square yard and rolled into the binder material. The second layer is a Rubberized Asphalt Binder chip seal application. This layer is composed of an application of Rubberized Asphalt Binder followed by a hot pre-coated ⅛ inch aggregate placed at 10 to 14 pounds per square yard and rolled into the binder material. | 12-15-2011 |
Gudrun Reed, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20100041044 | AMPLICON MELTING ANALYSIS WITH SATURATION DYES - Methods are provided for nucleic acid analysis wherein a target nucleic acid that is at least partially double stranded is mixed with a dsDNA binding dye having a percent saturation of at least 50% to form a mixture. In one embodiment, the nucleic acid is amplified in the presence of the dsDNA binding dye, and in another embodiment a melting curve is generated for the target nucleic acid by measuring fluorescence from the dsDNA binding dye as the mixture is heated. Dyes for use in nucleic acid analysis and methods for making dyes are also provided. | 02-18-2010 |
20100297656 | AMPLICON MELTING ANALYSIS WITH SATURATION DYES - Methods are provided for nucleic acid analysis wherein a target nucleic acid that is at least partially double stranded is mixed with a dsDNA binding dye having a percent saturation of at least 50% to form a mixture. In one embodiment, the nucleic acid is amplified in the presence of the dsDNA binding dye, and in another embodiment a melting curve is generated for the target nucleic acid by measuring fluorescence from the dsDNA binding dye as the mixture is heated. Dyes for use in nucleic acid analysis and methods for making dyes are also provided. | 11-25-2010 |
20120231522 | Amplicon Melting Analysis With Saturation Dyes - Methods are provided for nucleic acid analysis wherein a target nucleic acid that is at least partially double stranded is mixed with a dsDNA binding dye having a percent saturation of at least 50% to form a mixture. In one embodiment, the nucleic acid is amplified in the presence of the dsDNA binding dye, and in another embodiment a melting curve is generated for the target nucleic acid by measuring fluorescence from the dsDNA binding dye as the mixture is heated. Dyes for use in nucleic acid analysis and methods for making dyes are also provided. | 09-13-2012 |
20120301875 | AMPLICON MELTING ANALYSIS WITH SATURATION DYES - Methods are provided for nucleic acid analysis wherein a target nucleic acid that is at least partially double stranded is mixed with a dsDNA binding dye having a percent saturation of at least 50% to form a mixture. In one embodiment, the nucleic acid is amplified in the presence of the dsDNA binding dye, and in another embodiment a melting curve is generated for the target nucleic acid by measuring fluorescence from the dsDNA binding dye as the mixture is heated. Dyes for use in nucleic acid analysis and methods for making dyes are also provided. | 11-29-2012 |
James Reed US
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20090244962 | Immunity of phase change material to disturb in the amorphous phase - Disturb from the reset to the set state may be reduced by creating an amorphous phase that is substantially free of crystal nuclei when programming the reset state in a phase change memory. In some embodiments, this can be achieved by using a current or a voltage to program that exceeds the threshold voltage of the phase change memory element, but does not exceed a safe current voltage which would cause a disturb. | 10-01-2009 |
James Reed, Ballwyn, MO US
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20080230548 | CAN LID CLOSURE - A preferred embodiment of the disclosed can lid has a center panel having a central axis that is perpendicular to a diameter of the outer rim, or peripheral curl portion, of the can lid, an annular countersink surrounding the center panel, an arcuate portion extending radially outward from the annular countersink, a step portion extending radially upward and outward from the arcuate portion, a first transitional portion extending radially outward from the step portion, a second transitional portion extending radially outward and upward from the first transitional portion, and a peripheral curl portion extending outwardly from the second transitional portion. | 09-25-2008 |
James C. Reed, Tucson, AZ US
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20100024280 | Termite Control System and Method - A method and system for delivering termite control material to selected portions of a land mass on which a structure is located are provided. Termite control material is delivered to selected portions of a land mass on which a structure is located, according to a predetermined zoned delivery plan that is based at least on the structure configuration, the entry areas at which entry of termites into the structure is most likely, and the hydraulic limitations of the fluid delivery conduit forming the delivery conduit system. Termite control material is delivered from the fluid delivery conduit system to selected delivery area(s) of the land mass through pressure compensating, root inhibiting emitters at predetermined locations in the fluid delivery conduit of the fluid delivery conduit system with verification of treatment through strategically placed moisture sensors. In one implementation of the principles of the present invention, the predetermined zoned delivery plan is designed to enable termite control material to be delivered to the land mass about the perimeter of the structure. In another implementation, the predetermined zoned delivery plan is designed to enable termite control material to be delivered to area(s) of the land mass that are proximate to locations at which entry of termites into the structure is most likely. In yet another implementation, the predetermined zoned delivery plan is designed to enable deliver termite control material to be delivered to the land mass below the entire foundation of the structure. Thus, the present invention provides a zone based control distribution system with verification of uniform, pesticide distribution. | 02-04-2010 |
Jane L. Reed, Klamath Falls, OR US
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20120107825 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR ASSESSING PATIENTS WITH REPRODUCTIVE FAILURE USING IMMUNE CELL-DERIVED MICRORNA - The invention is directed to methods and compositions for collecting immune cells, preferably peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs), before or after an intervention, extracting microRNA-comprising RNA from said cells, quantifying microRNAs within the extracted RNA, determining one or more microRNAs that display a bimodal response amongst a statistically sufficient number of patient samples. Patients are then preferably segregated into groups according to their response. | 05-03-2012 |
20130245135 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR ASSESSING PATIENTS WITH PREECLAMPSIA-RELATED CONDITIONS USING MICRORNA - The invention is directed to methods and compositions for collecting a non-placental biological samples of cells and quantifying and comparing levels of expression of microRNAs to characterize a preeclampsia-related condition. The samples may be collected before or after an intervention or may be collected over a period of time. One of the samples may be a control sample. Patients may then be treated according to their response. | 09-19-2013 |
Jed A. Reed, Westminster, CO US
Jeff C. Reed, Muscatine, IA US
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20090003808 | Ecowave 1.2 - The ECOWAVE 1.2 is an infrared heater that can produce heat in a more efficient manner than other infrared heaters on the market today. We have utilized specific short wave infrared bulbs and specifically manufactured and oriented heat dissipation material, and housing, to capture the maximum amount of infrared waves emitted from the heat source thus providing an optimum ambient temperature rise for a minimal amount of electricity consumed. We have also designed a heater core, in two separate configurations, that can be used in a multitude of capacities depending on the size of the heating case desired, heat required and space available. | 01-01-2009 |
Jim Reed, St. Louis, MO US
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20110084051 | Method and Apparatus for Forming Visible Indicium on the Tab Portion of a Beverage Container - A method and apparatus for forming a visible symbol or other indicium on a tab portion of a beverage container. The method comprises the steps of advancing a tab stock material through a series of tab-forming stations. The tab portion is at least partially formed from the tab stock at each of the tab-forming stations. The advancement of the tab stock is dwelled or halted while the tab is formed. The tab stock is accelerated from dwell to resume advancement of the tab stock material between the stations. A selected portion of the tab is irradiated with light energy to form the visible indicium. The apparatus comprises a plurality of tab-forming stations, each tab-forming station at least partially forming the tab from a tab stock. A conveyor or track mechanism is configured to advance the tab stock from one tab-forming station to another. An etching apparatus is associated with the conveyor and tab-forming stations to selectively etch the symbol on the tab. A sensor is coupled to the tab stock to sense acceleration of the tab stock from rest during advancement of the tab stock. The sensor is coupled to the etching apparatus to permit the etching apparatus to etch the symbol while the tab stock is accelerated. | 04-14-2011 |
Joe Reed, Phoenix, AZ US
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20100173432 | GAP MAINTENANCE FOR OPENING TO PROCESS CHAMBER - A semiconductor processing apparatus includes a reaction chamber, a movable susceptor, a movement element, and a control system. The reaction chamber includes a baseplate. The baseplate includes an opening. The movable susceptor is configured to hold a workpiece. The movable element is configured to move a workpiece held on the susceptor towards the opening of the baseplate. The control system is configured to space the susceptor from the baseplate by an unsealed gap during processing of a workpiece in the reaction chamber. Purge gases may flow through the gap into the reaction chamber. Methods of maintaining the gap during processing include calibrating the height of pads and capacitance measurements when the susceptor is spaced from the baseplate. | 07-08-2010 |
John Christian Reed, Rancho Santa Fe, CA US
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20120046329 | MODULATORS OF NOD1 AND NOD2 SIGNALING, METHODS OF IDENTIFYING MODULATORS OF NOD1 AND NOD2 SIGNALING, AND USES THEREOF - Disclosed herein are compositions and methods relating to modulators of Nod-like Receptors NOD1 (NLRC1) and NOD2 (NLRC2) signaling. Further provided are methods of identifying modulators of Nod-like Receptors NOD1 and NOD2 activity. Further provided are compositions and methods for treating or preventing inflammation, including diseases associated with inflammation such as inflammatory bowel diseases (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis), pancreatitis, arthritis, asthma, psoriasis. Alzheimer's disease, cardiovascular disease (arteritis), diabetes, and sepsis. | 02-23-2012 |
Joseph C. Reed, Chandler, AZ US
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20100202860 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MINIMIZING CONTAMINATION IN SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESSING CHAMBER - A semiconductor processing apparatus includes a reaction chamber, a loading chamber, a movable support, a drive mechanism, and a control system. The reaction chamber includes a baseplate. The baseplate includes an opening. The movable support is configured to hold a workpiece. The drive mechanism is configured to move a workpiece held on the support towards the opening of the baseplate into a processing position. The control system is configured to create a positive pressure gradient between the reaction chamber and the loading chamber while the workpiece support is in motion. Purge gases flow from the reaction chamber into the loading chamber while the workpiece support is in motion. The control system is configured to create a negative pressure gradient between the reaction chamber and the loading chamber while the workpiece is being processed. Purge gases can flow from the loading chamber into the reaction chamber while the workpiece support is in the processing position, unless the reaction chamber is sealed from the loading chamber in the processing position. | 08-12-2010 |
20130004288 | METHOD FOR MINIMIZING CONTAMINATION IN SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESSING CHAMBER - A semiconductor processing apparatus includes a reaction chamber, a loading chamber, a movable support, a drive mechanism, and a control system. The reaction chamber includes a baseplate. The baseplate includes an opening. The movable support is configured to hold a workpiece. The drive mechanism is configured to move a workpiece held on the support towards the opening of the baseplate into a processing position. The control system is configured to create a positive pressure gradient between the reaction chamber and the loading chamber while the workpiece support is in motion. Purge gases flow from the reaction chamber into the loading chamber while the workpiece support is in motion. The control system is configured to create a negative pressure gradient between the reaction chamber and the loading chamber while the workpiece is being processed. Purge gases can flow from the loading chamber into the reaction chamber while the workpiece support is in the processing position, unless the reaction chamber is sealed from the loading chamber in the processing position. | 01-03-2013 |
Joseph P. Reed, North Little Rock, AR US
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20090062122 | Cotton Growth Regulator - Protoporphyrinogen oxidase enzyme-inhibiting compounds are useful in compositions and methods for regulating growth of cotton plants. Of particular interest is the use of carfentrazone ethyl and certain metabolites thereof for regulating growth of cotton plants. | 03-05-2009 |
Kenneth J. Reed, Troy, AL US
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20080217338 | PLASTIC CONTAINER HAVING GASKETLESS SEAL - A molded plastic container, such as a five gallon pail, that includes a lid and main body that are selectively attachable to each other without a resilient gasket. The main body of the plastic container includes a flexible sealing finger formed along the top rim of the main body. The flexible sealing finger is received within a sealing chamber formed as part of the rim. The sealing chamber is defined by a gland seal such that when the lid is attached to the main body, both the flexible finger and the gland seal can deflect to create multiple sealing points between the flexible sealing finger and the sealing chamber. A latch ring is formed on the outer surface of the main body and engages a locking tab formed on the lid to hold the flexible finger in the sealing chamber. | 09-11-2008 |
Larry Reed, Clackamas, OR US
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20100080667 | Protective cover for fasteners - A cover for the protection of large bolts and nuts, such as those used to secure wind turbine towers to foundations, from the weather. The protective cover may be tubular in shape and designed to be forcefully pressed over the bolt while ribs on the interior of the cover form an interference fit with the threading on the bolt. A larger portion located at the bottom of the cover protectively surrounds the nut and washer without touching either. The bottom can then seal against a surface, such as the surface of a mounting flange of a tower, to prevent the entry of corroding moisture. | 04-01-2010 |
Larry E. Reed, Bartlesville, OK US
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20100041932 | PROCESS FOR CONVERTING AN OXYGENATED FEED TO HIGH OCTANE GASOLINE - A process of modifying a zeolite catalyst to produce a modified zeolite catalyst wherein the modified zeolite catalyst has blocked pore sites. An oxygenated feed is flowed over the modified zeolite catalyst, wherein the oxygenated feed comprises hydrocarbons, methanol and dimethyl ether or a mixture thereof. The hydrocarbons, methanol and dimethyl ether in the oxygenated feed react with the modified zeolite catalyst to produce cyclic hydrocarbons, wherein the cyclic hydrocarbons produced has less than 10% durene and a median carbon number is C8. | 02-18-2010 |
20110203993 | TREATMENT STAGES FOR SELENIUM REMOVAL - Methods and apparatus relate to treating fluid to at least reduce selenium content within the fluid. The treating includes conditioning stages to alter a composition of the fluid prior to removal of the selenium content from the fluid. The composition of the fluid after the conditioning stages facilitates the removal of the selenium content or at least limits detrimental impact to selenium removal efficiency. | 08-25-2011 |
20140042065 | TREATMENT STAGES FOR SELENIUM REMOVAL - Methods and apparatus relate to treating fluid to at least reduce selenium content within the fluid. The treating includes conditioning stages to alter a composition of the fluid prior to removal of the selenium content from the fluid. The composition of the fluid after the conditioning stages facilitates the removal of the selenium content or at least limits detrimental impact to selenium removal efficiency. | 02-13-2014 |
Larry Elbert Reed, Bartlesville, OK US
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20110204000 | METHOD FOR REMOVING SELENIUM FROM WATER - There is provided a method for removing selenium from an aqueous influent, comprising: adding a water-soluble reducing agent to an aqueous influent containing an oxidized selenium compound (Se | 08-25-2011 |
Marc L. Reed, Mandeville, LA US
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20090103509 | ENHANCED WIRELESS PACKET DATA COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, METHOD, AND APPARATUS APPLICABLE TO BOTH WIDE AREA NETWORKS AND LOCAL AREA NETWORKS - A cellular wireless packet data communication system containing transmit-only endpoint devices which transmit to receive-only base stations. The system is configured to allow for large area coverage (e.g., a metropolitan area) with far fewer number base stations than are required with conventional two-way cellular systems. The base station coverage areas are configured to overlap, allowing for reception of packets at multiple base stations. A data concentrator resolves redundantly received messages. The network is configurable as a WAN, a LAN, or a combination of the two. Novel modulation techniques (e.g., a 16QAM submodulation together with a 7FSK modulation) are used such that low cost components can be used in the transmitters and receivers while achieving outstanding probability of success performance. The endpoint devices are battery operated and accordingly, are designed for low power consumption and multi-year battery life. The system is used in a variety of applications including remote monitoring and mobile communications. | 04-23-2009 |
20130195040 | GEOGRAPHIC LOCATING REMOTE ENDPOINT MONITOR DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND METHODOLOGY THEREOF - A phase-locked loop frequency synthesizer includes an L-state pulse width modulator configured to receive a reference frequency signal and at least one entry from a frequency table, and to output at least one N/N+1 modulus signals corresponding to the at least one entry from the frequency table. The synthesizer includes a divide by N/N+1 controllable modulus divider configured to receive the at least one N/N+1 modulus signals and to divide the output frequency signal by the at least one N/N+1 modulus signals to generate a second reference frequency signal. The synthesizer includes a phase frequency detector configured to receive the reference frequency signal and the second reference frequency signal and to generate an error signal. The synthesizer also includes a filter network configured to receive the error signal and to output a voltage; and a voltage controlled oscillator configured to receive the voltage and to generate the output frequency signal. | 08-01-2013 |
20140077821 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PREVENTING ELECTRICITY METER FAILURE - A method and apparatus that monitors and controls the operation of an electricity meter and prevents a failure of and/or damage to the electricity meter. A potential failure condition of an electrical connection between an electricity meter and a meter socket in an electrical line that provides power from a power supply to an electrical load through the electricity meter, is detected. A correction time may be determined based on a temperature in the vicinity of the electrical connection and a current through the electrical connection. The correction time indicates an amount of time that is available before a predicted failure of the electrical connection will occur. The method determines whether the electricity meter is in an imminent failure condition based on the correction time or the information used to detect the potential failure condition of the electrical connection. The method may provide either, or both, notification of the imminent failure condition and disconnection of power to the electrical load by operating a disconnection switch within the electricity meter when it is determined the electricity meter is in the imminent failure condition. | 03-20-2014 |
20140320182 | GEOGRAPHIC LOCATING REMOTE ENDPOINT MONITOR DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND METHODOLOGY THEREOF - A phase-locked loop frequency synthesizer includes an L-state pulse width modulator configured to receive a reference frequency signal and at least one entry from a frequency table, and to output at least one N/N+1 modulus signals corresponding to the at least one entry from the frequency table. The synthesizer includes a divide by N/N+1 controllable modulus divider configured to receive the at least one N/N+1 modulus signals and to divide the output frequency signal by the at least one N/N+1 modulus signals to generate a second reference frequency signal. The synthesizer includes a phase frequency detector configured to receive the reference frequency signal and the second reference frequency signal and to generate an error signal. The synthesizer also includes a filter network configured to receive the error signal and to output a voltage; and a voltage controlled oscillator configured to receive the voltage and to generate the output frequency signal. | 10-30-2014 |
Matthew W. Reed, New Boston, NH US
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20080302966 | CLIP-ON INFRARED IMAGER - A clip-on infrared imager may be coupled and decoupled to an existing night vision system to add infrared imaging to provide a fused image through at least one of the night vision system eyepieces. | 12-11-2008 |
20090200468 | CLIP-ON INFRARED IMAGER - A clip-on infrared imager may be coupled and decoupled to an existing night vision system to add infrared imaging to provide a fused image through at least one of the night vision system eyepieces. | 08-13-2009 |
20100277595 | CLIP-ON INFRARED IMAGER - A clip-on infrared imager may be coupled and decoupled to an existing night vision system to add infrared imaging to provide a fused image through at least one of the night vision system eyepieces. | 11-04-2010 |
Max William Reed, Niwot, CO US
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20100263478 | Spring Loaded Camming Device with Movably-Anchored Trigger - A spring loaded camming device and a trigger mechanism therefor. The trigger mechanism may include an axle, an inner and outer cam, a flexible stem, a trigger handle, and a trigger wire passing through the trigger wire and coupling in an efficient and effective manner, the inner and outer cams to each other and to the trigger handle. A bias member may be associated with the trigger wire, particularly in asymmetric type camming devices. Various embodiments are disclosed. | 10-21-2010 |
20110139073 | CONVEYOR ASSEMBLY FOR A VAPOR DEPOSITION APPARATUS - A conveyor assembly for use in a vapor deposition apparatus includes a housing defining an enclosed interior volume. A conveyor is driven in an endless loop path within the housing. The housing has a top member that defines an open deposition area in an upper conveyance leg of the conveyor. The conveyor includes a plurality of interconnected slats, with each slat having a respective flat, planar outer surface and transverse edge profiles such that, in the upper conveyance leg of the conveyor, the outer surfaces of the slats lie in a common horizontal plane and define an uninterrupted flat support surface for a substrate conveyed through the vapor deposition apparatus. | 06-16-2011 |
20110142746 | SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR CADMIUM TELLURIDE (CdTe) RECLAMATION IN A VAPOR DEPOSITION CONVEYOR ASSEMBLY - A conveyor assembly for use in a vapor deposition apparatus wherein a sublimed source material is deposited as a thin film on a photovoltaic (PV) module substrate. The assembly includes a conveyor movable in an endless loop path that includes an upper leg that moves in a conveyance direction to carry a substrate through a deposition area of the vapor deposition apparatus. A heat source is disposed relative to the endless loop path so as to heat the conveyor at a location generally after the point where substrates leave the conveyor. The heat source heats the conveyor to a temperature effective for sublimating source material from the conveyor. A cold trap is disposed relative to the endless loop path downstream of the heat source in a direction of movement of the conveyor and is maintained at a temperature effective for causing sublimated source material generated from heating the conveyor to plate out onto a collection member configured with the cold trap. An associated process for reclamation of source material from conveyor components is also provided. | 06-16-2011 |
20110143478 | MODULAR SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR CONTINUOUS DEPOSITION OF A THIN FILM LAYER ON A SUBSTRATE - A process and associated system for vapor deposition of a thin film layer on a photovoltaic (PV) module substrate is includes establishing a vacuum chamber and introducing the substrates individually into the vacuum chamber. The substrates are pre-heated as they are conveyed through the vacuum chamber, and are then conveyed in serial arrangement through a vapor deposition apparatus in the vacuum chamber wherein a thin film of a sublimed source material is deposited onto an upper surface of the substrates. The substrates are conveyed through the vapor deposition apparatus at a controlled constant linear speed such that leading and trailing sections of the substrate in a conveyance direction are exposed to the same vapor deposition conditions within the vapor deposition apparatus. The vapor deposition apparatus may be supplied with source material in a manner so as not to interrupt the vapor deposition process or non-stop conveyance of the substrates through the vapor deposition apparatus. | 06-16-2011 |
20110143479 | VAPOR DEPOSITION APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR CONTINUOUS DEPOSITION OF A THIN FILM LAYER ON A SUBSTRATE - An apparatus and related process are provided for vapor deposition of a sublimated source material as a thin film on a photovoltaic (PV) module substrate. A receptacle is disposed within a vacuum head chamber and is configured for receipt of a source material. A heated distribution manifold is disposed below the receptacle and includes a plurality of passages defined therethrough. The receptacle is indirectly heated by the distribution manifold to a degree sufficient to sublimate source material within the receptacle. A molybdenum distribution plate is disposed below the distribution manifold and at a defined distance above a horizontal plane of a substrate conveyed through the apparatus. The molybdenum distribution plate includes a pattern of holes therethrough that further distribute the sublimated source material passing through the distribution manifold onto the upper surface of the underlying substrate. The molybdenum distribution plate includes greater than about 75% by weight molybdenum. | 06-16-2011 |
20110143481 | MODULAR SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR CONTINUOUS DEPOSITION OF A THIN FILM LAYER ON A SUBSTRATE - A system and associated process for vapor deposition of a thin film layer on a photovoltaic (PV) module substrate is includes establishing a vacuum chamber and introducing the substrates individually into the vacuum chamber. A conveyor system is operably disposed within the vacuum chamber and is configured for conveying the substrates in a serial arrangement through a vapor deposition apparatus within the vacuum chamber at a controlled constant linear speed. A post-heat section is disposed within the vacuum chamber immediately downstream of the vapor deposition apparatus in the conveyance direction of the substrates. The post-heat section is configured to maintain the substrates conveyed from the vapor deposition apparatus in a desired heated temperature profile until the entire substrate has exited the vapor deposition apparatus. | 06-16-2011 |
20110143491 | VAPOR DEPOSITION APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR CONTINUOUS DEPOSITION OF A THIN FILM LAYER ON A SUBSTRATE - An apparatus and related process are provided for vapor deposition of a sublimated source material as a thin film on a photovoltaic (PV) module substrate. A receptacle is disposed within a vacuum head chamber and is configured for receipt of a source material. A heated distribution manifold is disposed below the receptacle and includes a plurality of passages defined therethrough. The receptacle is indirectly heated by the distribution manifold to a degree sufficient to sublimate source material within the receptacle. A distribution plate is disposed below the distribution manifold and at a defined distance above a horizontal plane of a substrate conveyed through the apparatus. The distribution plate includes a pattern of holes therethrough that further distribute the sublimated source material passing through the distribution manifold onto the upper surface of the underlying substrate. | 06-16-2011 |
20110165326 | AUTOMATIC FEED SYSTEM AND RELATED PROCESS FOR INTRODUCING SOURCE MATERIAL TO A THIN FILM VAPOR DEPOSITION SYSTEM - A feed system and related process are configured to continuously feed measured doses of source material to a vapor deposition apparatus wherein the source material is sublimated and deposited as a thin film on a substrate. The system includes a bulk material hopper, and an upper dose cup disposed to receive source material from the hopper. A lower dose cup is disposed in a vacuum lock chamber to receive a measured dose of source material from the upper dose cup. A transfer mechanism is disposed below the vacuum lock chamber to receive the measured dose of source material from the lower dose cup and to transfer the source material to a downstream deposition head while isolating the deposition conditions and sublimated source material within the deposition head. | 07-07-2011 |
20110262712 | METHOD FOR INCREASING THE WORKING SURFACE AREA OF A PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) MODULE AND ASSOCIATED SUBSTRATES - A method for processing substrates in the formation of photovoltaic (PV) modules, the substrates having a plurality of thin film layers deposited thereon. The method includes determining the geometric center of the substrate and performing subsequent processing steps for defining individual cells on the substrate using the geometric center of the substrate as a starting reference point for such processing steps. | 10-27-2011 |
20110263063 | SEAL CONFIGURATION FOR A SYSTEM FOR CONTINUOUS DEPOSITION OF A THIN FILM LAYER ON A SUBSTRATE - An apparatus and associated method of operation is provided for vapor deposition of a sublimated source material, such as CdTe, as a thin film on discrete photovoltaic (PV) module substrates that are conveyed in a continuous, non-stop manner through the apparatus. The apparatus includes a deposition head configured for receipt and sublimation of the source material. The deposition head has a distribution plate at a defined distance above a horizontal conveyance plane of an upper surface of the substrates conveyed through a deposition area within the apparatus. The sublimated source material moves through the distribution plate and deposits onto the upper surface of the substrates as they are conveyed through the deposition area. The substrates move into and out of the deposition area through entry and exit slots that are defined by transversely extending entrance and exit seals. The seals are disposed at a gap distance above the upper surface of the substrates that is less than the distance or spacing between the upper surface of the substrates and the distribution plate. The seals have a ratio of longitudinal length (in the direction of conveyance of the substrates) to gap distance of from about 10:1 to about 100:1. | 10-27-2011 |
20120024233 | Conveyor Assembly with Releasable Drive Coupling - A module for a deposition system includes a drive unit mounted on an exterior wall of the module. The drive unit has a drive shaft that extends into the module and engages a conveyor operably disposed within the module for driving the conveyor in a conveying path. A releasable drive coupling is configured between the drive unit and a drive member of the conveyor. The drive coupling has a first end that releasably engages with the drive shaft and a second end that releasably engages the conveyor drive member. The drive coupling includes a torque member, and may also include at least one thermal shield spaced concentrically around the torque member and extending axially between the first and second ends. | 02-02-2012 |
20120027921 | VAPOR DEPOSITION APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR CONTINUOUS DEPOSITION OF A THIN FILM LAYER ON A SUBSTRATE - An apparatus and process for vapor deposition of a sublimated source material as a thin film on a photovoltaic module substrate are provided. The apparatus includes at least one receptacle disposed in a deposition head. Each receptacle is configured for receipt of a granular source material. A heating system is configured to heat the receptacle(s) to sublimate the source material. A substantially vertical distribution plate is disposed between the receptacle(s) and a substrate conveyed through the apparatus. The distribution plate is positioned at a defined distance from a vertical conveyance plane of a deposition surface of the substrate. The distribution plate comprises a pattern of passages therethrough that distribute the sublimated source material for deposition onto the deposition surface of the substrate. | 02-02-2012 |
20120063485 | THERMAL ENDURANCE TESTING APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES - Apparatus and methods for testing the thermal endurance of a glass substrate of a photovoltaic module are provided. The apparatus generally includes, in one embodiment, a testing chamber defining an interior space having an interior atmosphere. A refrigeration unit is operably positioned with the testing chamber to control the interior atmosphere's temperature. A mounting system is positioned within the interior space of the testing chamber and configured to hold the photovoltaic module while exposing the glass substrate of the photovoltaic module. An edge cooling system is positioned in relation to the mounting system such that the photovoltaic module held by the mounting system has a first side edge in contact with the edge cooling system. A light system is also positioned within the interior space of the testing chamber to illuminate the glass substrate of the photovoltaic module. | 03-15-2012 |
20130000555 | MODULAR SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR CONTINUOUS DEPOSITION OF A THIN FILM LAYER ON A SUBSTRATE - A system for vapor deposition of a thin film layer on a photovoltaic module substrate is provided. The system includes a vacuum chamber having a pre-heat section, a vapor deposition apparatus, and a cool-down section; and a conveyor system operably disposed within said vacuum chamber and configured for conveying the substrates in a serial arrangement from said pre-heat section and through said vapor deposition apparatus at a controlled constant linear speed. The vapor deposition apparatus is configured for depositing a thin film of a sublimed source material onto an upper surface of the substrates as the substrates are continuously conveyed by said conveyor system through said vapor deposition apparatus. | 01-03-2013 |
20130122631 | Process for Continuous Deposition of a Sublimated Source Material to Form a Thin Film Layer on a Substrate - A method for vapor deposition of a sublimated source material, such as CdTe, onto substrates in a continuous, non-stop manner through the apparatus is provided. The sublimated source material moves through a distribution plate and deposits onto the upper surface of the substrates as they are conveyed through the deposition area. The substrates move into and out of the deposition area through entry and exit slots that are defined by transversely extending entrance and exit seals. The seals are disposed at a gap distance above the upper surface of the substrates that is less than the distance or spacing between the upper surface of the substrates and the distribution plate. The seals have a ratio of longitudinal length (in the direction of conveyance of the substrates) to gap distance of from about 10:1 to about 100:1. | 05-16-2013 |
20130153001 | SUPPORT INSERT FOR THIN FILM PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES AND THEIR METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - Photovoltaic devices are provided that include: a transparent substrate; a plurality of thin film layers on the glass substrate; and, a first lead connected to one of the photovoltaic cells. An encapsulation substrate is positioned on the plurality of thin film layers, and defines a connection aperture through which the first lead extends. The connection aperture has a perimeter defined by an aperture wall of the encapsulation substrate. A support insert is positioned within the connection aperture to mechanically support the transparent substrate in the area of the connection aperture. The support insert is configured such that the first lead is able to extend through the connection aperture while the support insert in place within the connection aperture. A kit is also provided that includes an encapsulation substrate defining a connection aperture; and, a support insert configured to be coupled within the connection aperture of the encapsulation substrate. | 06-20-2013 |
20130153002 | SUPPORT INSERT FOR THIN FILM PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES AND THEIR METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - Photovoltaic devices that include a transparent substrate; a plurality of thin film layers defining a plurality of photovoltaic cells connected in series to each other on the transparent substrate; a first lead connected to one of the photovoltaic cells; and an encapsulation substrate on the plurality of thin film layers are provided. The encapsulation substrate defines a connection aperture through which the first lead extends. A support insert, which defines a plug portion and a flange, can be positioned within the connection aperture such that the flange extends over the back surface of the encapsulation substrate. The support insert can be configured to mechanically support the transparent substrate in an area opposite to the connection aperture while still enabling the first lead to extend through the connection aperture while the support insert is in place within the connection aperture. | 06-20-2013 |
20130153003 | ADHESIVE PLUG FOR THIN FILM PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES AND THEIR METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - Photovoltaic devices are provided that include: a transparent substrate; a plurality of thin film layers on the glass substrate; and, a first lead connected to one of the photovoltaic cells. An encapsulation substrate can be positioned on the plurality of thin film layers, and defines a connection aperture through which the first lead extends. The connection aperture generally has a perimeter defined by an aperture wall of the encapsulation substrate. An adhesive plug can be positioned within the connection aperture to mechanically support the transparent substrate in the area of the connection aperture. A back plate or back washer can also be bonded to the adhesive plug and/or back surface of the encapsulation substrate to help dissipate energy in and/or provide support to the encapsulation substrate. Methods are also provided for mechanically supporting a transparent substrate in an area opposite to a connection aperture defined in an encapsulation substrate. | 06-20-2013 |
20130153004 | JUNCTION BOX WITH A SUPPORT MEMBER FOR THIN FILM PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES AND THEIR METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - Photovoltaic devices are generally provided that can include, in one particular embodiment, a transparent substrate; a plurality of thin film layers defining a plurality of photovoltaic cells connected in series to each other on the transparent substrate; a first lead connected to one of the photovoltaic cells; and, an encapsulation substrate on the plurality of thin film layers. The encapsulation substrate can generally define a back surface and a connection aperture through which the first lead extends. A junction box can be positioned over the connection aperture and connected to the first lead. The junction box generally comprises a support member extending through the connection aperture to mechanically support the transparent substrate in an area opposite to the connection aperture. Methods and kits are also generally provided. | 06-20-2013 |
20130153029 | METHODS OF SUPPORTING A TRANSPARENT SUBSTRATE OF A THIN FILM PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE - Methods are generally provided for adhering a support insert within a connection aperture defined in an encapsulating substrate of a photovoltaic device that has a first lead. The connection aperture generally has a perimeter defined by an aperture wall of the encapsulating substrate. The method can, in one particular embodiment, include threading the first lead through the connection aperture; and positioning a support insert within the connection aperture such that the first lead is still able to extend through the connection aperture. The support insert can generally define a channel within its construction that extends from a channel opening in the support insert to an exit port. An adhesive composition can be injected into the channel opening such that a first amount of the adhesive composition flows through the channel and out of the exit port to bond the support insert within the connection aperture. | 06-20-2013 |
20130284094 | Modular System for Continuous Deposition of a Thin Film Layer on a Substrate - A system and associated process for vapor deposition of a thin film layer on a photovoltaic (PV) module substrate is includes establishing a vacuum chamber and introducing the substrates individually into the vacuum chamber. A conveyor system is operably disposed within the vacuum chamber and is configured for conveying the substrates in a serial arrangement through a vapor deposition apparatus within the vacuum chamber at a controlled constant linear speed. A post-heat section is disposed within the vacuum chamber immediately downstream of the vapor deposition apparatus in the conveyance direction of the substrates. The post-heat section is configured to maintain the substrates conveyed from the vapor deposition apparatus in a desired heated temperature profile until the entire substrate has exited the vapor deposition apparatus. | 10-31-2013 |
20140060621 | DIRECT CONNECTION OF LEAD BAR TO CONDUCTIVE RIBBON IN A THIN FILM PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE - Thin film photovoltaic devices that include at least one lead bar extending through a connection aperture defined in the encapsulation substrate are provided. The photovoltaic device can include: a transparent substrate; a plurality of photovoltaic cells on the transparent substrate; a first conductive ribbon electrically connected to a first photovoltaic cell; an encapsulation substrate laminated to the transparent substrate such that the plurality of photovoltaic cells and the conductive ribbon are positioned between the transparent substrate and the encapsulation substrate; and, a first lead bar extending through a first connection aperture defined in the encapsulation substrate. The first lead bar is electrically connected to the first conductive ribbon. For example, a meltable conductive material can be connected to the first lead bar and to the first conductive ribbon to establish an electrical connection therebetween. Methods are also provided for electrically connecting a lead to a thin film photovoltaic device. | 03-06-2014 |
20140060622 | DIRECT CONNECTION OF LEAD BAR TO CONDUCTIVE RIBBON IN A THIN FILM PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE - Thin film photovoltaic devices that include a direct connection to at least one lead bar extending through a connection aperture defined in the encapsulation substrate to electrically connect to an underlying conductive ribbon are provided. The photovoltaic device can include: a transparent substrate; a plurality of photovoltaic cells; a conductive ribbon electrically connected to a photovoltaic cell; an encapsulation substrate laminated to the transparent substrate such that the plurality of photovoltaic cells and the conductive ribbon are positioned between the transparent substrate and the encapsulation substrate; and a lead bar extending through a connection aperture defined in the encapsulation substrate and electrically connected to the conductive ribbon. The lead bar can define a lead tab that establishes a mechanical connection having a biasing force between the lead bar and the conductive ribbon. Methods are also provided for electrically connecting at least one lead to a thin film photovoltaic device. | 03-06-2014 |
20140069500 | SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE MOUNTING AND METHODS OF ITS USE - Photovoltaic module modules are provided, along with method of their construction. The photovoltaic module includes a window substrate; a photovoltaic material; and an encapsulation substrate laminated to the window substrate with the photovoltaic material positioned therebetween. A support structure is mounted onto a back surface of the encapsulation substrate to inhibit bowing of the encapsulation substrate. The support structure can be indirectly mounted onto the back surface with an intermediate material (e.g., an adhesive strip) positioned therebetween. The support structure can include ridges that define peaks and valleys that are configured to inhibit bowing of the support structure. | 03-13-2014 |
20140069878 | RACKING SYSTEM FOR SUPPORTING PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE MOUNTING AND METHODS OF ITS USE - Racking systems for supporting a photovoltaic module are provided. The racking system includes a support lip; a lower retaining wall substantially oriented in a retaining plane and extending from the lower retaining wall; a lower support wall substantially oriented in a support plane and positioned on an opposite side of the lower retaining wall than the support lip; and an upper support wall substantially oriented in the support plane. The lower retaining wall and the lower support wall are joined together by a resting rail to define a retaining groove therebetween. Methods are also provided for mounting a photovoltaic module onto a racking system. | 03-13-2014 |
20140216547 | OVERSIZED BACK PANEL FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES - Thin film photovoltaic devices including a transparent substrate defining a front surface area; a photovoltaic thin film stack on the transparent substrate; and, a back panel defining a rear surface area are provided. The photovoltaic thin film stack is positioned between the transparent substrate and the back panel. The front surface area can be less than the rear surface area (e.g., about 90% to about 99.9% of the rear surface area). As such, the back panel can extend farther than the transparent substrate along at least one edge of the device. An encapsulant layer defining an encapsulant surface area can be positioned between the photovoltaic thin film stack and the back panel. The encapsulant surface area can be greater than or equal to the front surface area or can be less than or equal to the rear surface area. | 08-07-2014 |
Michael Clark Reed, Casper, WY US
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20120123359 | Wound Leakage Vacuum Collection Device - A wound leakage collection device is described wherein a chamber provides a volume wherein wound leakage material can be removed from vacuum tubing and said device can be easily removed from a wound and a negative pressure source. | 05-17-2012 |
Michael John Reed US
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20090111862 | Compound - There is provided a compound of Formula I | 04-30-2009 |
Ralph Reed, Philomath, OR US
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20100317518 | MEADOWFOAM-BASED BIOHERBICIDE PRODUCTS - Particular aspects provide methods for converting glucosinolate in a glucosinolate-containing plant material to glucosinolate breakdown products (GBPs), comprising: providing an amount of processed glucosinolate-containing plant material, the processed material being depleted of oil and glucosinolate converting enzyme activity by virtue of said processing; providing an amount of glucosinolate converting enzyme activity; mixing the processed material with the amount enzyme activity; hydrating the mixture; and incubating the hydrated mixture, wherein the glucosinolates are enzymatically converted to GBPs. Preferably, the processed plant material comprises a oilseed-derived seedmeal material (e.g., meadowfoam seedmeal) from which the oil has been removed by the processing (e.g., solvent extraction and/or heat treatment). In particular embodiments, the glucosinolate converting enzyme activity comprises at least one of a myrosinase activity and a nitrile-forming activity. Additional aspects provide low-fat compositions (e.g., herbicide, fungicide, insecticide, bacteriostatic or bactericidal, cosmetic, cosmeceutical or pharmaceutical) comprising GBPs derived from a glucosinolate-containing plant material. | 12-16-2010 |
Robert F. Reed, El Dorado Hills, CA US
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20110306326 | Smartphone Management System and Method - A mobile device management system is described for managing files that are locally generated or stored on the mobile device in a cloud environment. The mobile device is configured with a phone application module, a menu module, and a web browser module to conduct a backup operation of the files on the mobile device to a cloud through a network. The cloud comprises a web server, an authentication server, and a secure storage for authenticating the mobile user's access to the cloud, and provide a secure connection to backup the files from the mobile device to the secure storage of the cloud. The mobile device can also upload the files from the mobile device to secure storage of the cloud, which alleviates the burden of carrying a large amount of files on the file storage of the mobile device. In the upload operation, the mobile device deletes the files that have been uploaded to the cloud. | 12-15-2011 |
Russell Reed, Park City, UT US
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20090019620 | GOGGLES WITH INTERCHANGEABLE LENS - The goggles of the invention utilize a substantially rigid frame with separate top and bottom individually rotatable elements, namely an upper browbar and a lower nosepiece, that firmly capture the lens from above and below. The lens is further secured to the frame by projections on each of the browbar and nosepiece which fit through apertures in the lens. At the top, a post which projects forwardly from the frame is received in the well of the browbar by snap-fit engagement. At the bottom, a prong on the rotatable nosepiece passes through a bottom aperture of the lens and is received in a recess of a bottom portion of the frame by snap-fit engagement. The apertures and cooperating projections are preferably located along the center of a one-piece lens. Thus, the rotatable browbar and nosepiece capture the lens top and bottom by edgewise compression and hold the lens front-to-back. | 01-22-2009 |
20110283444 | GOGGLES WITH INTERCHANGEABLE LENS - The goggles of the invention utilize a substantially rigid frame with separate top and bottom individually rotatable elements, namely an upper browbar and a lower nosepiece, that firmly capture the lens from above and below. The lens is further secured to the frame by projections on each of the browbar and nosepiece which fit through apertures in the lens. At the top, a post which projects forwardly from the frame is received in the well of the browbar by snap-fit engagement. At the bottom, a prong on the rotatable nosepiece passes through a bottom aperture of the lens and is received in a recess of a bottom portion of the frame by snap-fit engagement. The apertures and cooperating projections are preferably located along the center of a one-piece lens. Thus, the rotatable browbar and nosepiece capture the lens top and bottom by edgewise compression and hold the lens front-to-back. | 11-24-2011 |
Russell Reed, Tupelo, MS US
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20090194535 | Closure for Container - A closure for a container includes a cover plate adapted to be removably secured to a top end portion of the container and a sip hole configured within the cover plate and adapted to be positioned on a dispensing opening configured in the top end portion of the container. The closure further includes a reclosable lid comprising a first end portion and a second end portion. The first end portion of the reclosable lid is hinged to the cover plate for enabling a pivotal motion of the reclosable lid. The pivotal motion enables the reclosable lid to assume at least one of an open position and a closed position. The closure also includes a rubber seal configured on the second end portion of the reclosable lid, the rubber seal adapted to be received in the sip hole for sealing the sip hole in the closed position of the reclosable lid. | 08-06-2009 |
20110297689 | CLOSURE FOR CONTAINER - The present invention is a closure for a container that includes a cover plate and a sip hole configured within the cover plate and adapted on a dispensing opening configured in the top end portion of the container. The closure further includes a reclosable lid that is hinged to the cover plate for enabling a pivotal motion of the reclosable lid. A second embodiment of the invention includes a closure with a back surface that accommodates a variety of container top and container top edge dimensions that are utilized to hold a variety of beverages, with a raised perimeter, a releasable tab, a top surface, a pair of raised notches and a pair of two receiving notches. The second embodiment also includes a dispersing aperture and an aperture filling protrusion disposed on the top surface. | 12-08-2011 |
Ryan S. Reed, Lexington, KY US
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20080239032 | Membrane Divided Foam For use In An Ink Jet Cartridge - Embodiment of the invention provide an ink jet cartridge for an ink jet printing device. In one embodiment, an ink jet cartridge can include a cartridge body operable to store ink jet printer ink for dispensing from the cartridge. The cartridge can further include at least one dispensing outlet operable to permit ink to be dispensed from the cartridge body. In addition, the cartridge can include a first foam portion positioned adjacent to the at least one dispensing outlet and operable to retain ink within the cartridge body until dispensed from the cartridge body. The cartridge can also include a second foam portion. Furthermore, the cartridge can include at least one membrane disposed between the first foam portion and the second foam portion, wherein the at least one membrane is operable to inhibit ink flow between the first foam portion and the second foam portion. | 10-02-2008 |
Scott M. Reed, Tesuque, NM US
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20110217459 | Process for conjugating biomolecules to hydrophobic membrane-incorporated molecules - A process is provided of conjugating a recognition element such as a biomolecule to a hydrophobic multifunctional linker molecule by incorporating a multifunctional linker molecule including one or more anchoring groups, a reporter group and a reactive site thereon into a membrane, and, reacting the membrane including the incorporated multifunctional linker molecule with a pre-selected recognition element to form a covalently bound recognition element-multifunctional linker molecule-membrane assembly. Also, a chemical assembly suitable for subsequent covalent attachment of a recognition element is provided such assembly including a multifunctional linker molecule including one or more anchoring groups, a reporter group, and a hydrophilic spacer terminated by a reactive group capable of subsequent covalent bonding, the one or more anchoring groups incorporated in a membrane. | 09-08-2011 |
Scott M. Reed, Eugene, OR US
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20090047753 | Scaffold-organized clusters and electronic devices made using such clusters - A method for forming arrays of metal, alloy, semiconductor or magnetic clusters is described. The method comprises placing a scaffold on a substrate, the scaffold comprising, for example, polynucleotides and/or polypeptides, and coupling the clusters to the scaffold. Methods of producing arrays in predetermined patterns and electronic devices that incorporate such patterned arrays are also described. | 02-19-2009 |
Stacey Reed, Ranson, WV US
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20120039652 | Extendable Hand Lotion Applicator - A device designed to assist with the convenient and easy application of suntan lotion to all areas of the body. The device comprises a lifelike, hand-shaped applicator that allows even and comfortable spreading of the lotion on a user's skin. Further, the applicator includes human-like features, such as wrinkles and nails, and has fingers capable of manipulation to provide a more human feeling. The device further comprises a handle with one or more hinges, allowing the device to be folded and stored in a small bag or purse. The device does not require disposable pads, and provides a user with a lotion applicator that eliminates straining or missed application regions such as the back and legs. | 02-16-2012 |
Stewart D. Reed, Owasso, OK US
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20120037354 | Systems and Methods for Downhole OFDM Communications - Systems and methods for reliably communicating data at high data rates between surface and downhole equipment over a power cable by multiplexing data, modulating the data onto orthogonal carrier frequencies, communicating the modulated carrier signals over the power cable, recovering of the modulated signals, and demodulating the data stream from the recovered signal. One embodiment comprises a system that includes surface equipment connected by a power cable to an ESP system that has a gauge package connected to it. The gauge package uses a high-temperature DSP to perform the data processing associated with OFDM communications. | 02-16-2012 |
20130037260 | Systems and Methods for Downhole Communications Using Power Cycling - Systems and methods for using power cycle events to cause a downhole tool to change its operational state and/or transmit a data stream to the downhole tool. In one embodiment, a tool such as a gauge for an ESP is positioned downhole in a well and is configured to receive power from a control unit at the surface of the well. The control unit power cycles the downhole tool to communicate a need to modify the operational state of the tool. The tool may include a non-volatile memory to store an indicator of the tool's current operational state. When the tool is power cycled, the operational state is modified and the indicator is updated. The power cycling may cause the tool to increment through available operational states, or the timing of the power cycles may convey parameters or other operating information to the downhole tool. | 02-14-2013 |
Thomas Reed, Santa Rosa, CA US
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20120153933 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING A SIGNAL WITH A POWER CHANGE DETERMINED BY A PHASE OR FREQUENCY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TWO SIGNAL SOURCES - A system and method for determining the linearity of a device-under-test combine a first periodic signal and a second periodic signal to produce a combined signal, wherein the second periodic signal has at least one of a phase difference and a frequency difference with respect to the first periodic signal, and applying the combined signal to an input of the device-under-test. The linearity of the device-under-test is determined from an output signal of the device-under-test based on the at least one of the phase difference and frequency difference between the first periodic signal and the second periodic signal. | 06-21-2012 |
Walter C. Reed, South Charleston, WV US
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20080221363 | Process for the Monosulfonation of Aromatic Phosphines, and Zwitterionic Product Derived Therefrom - A method of preparing an aromatic phosphine monosulfonate in zwitterionic form, such as dicyclohexylphenylphosphine monosulfonate zwitterion, involving contacting an aromatic phosphine with a sulfonating agent to provide a reaction mixture containing aromatic phosphine monosulfonate in acid form and unconverted sulfonating agent; quenching or removing substantially all of the unconverted sulfonating agent; partially neutralizing the aromatic phosphine monosulfonate in acid form to phase separate aromatic phosphine monosulfonate in zwitterionic form as a solid or neat liquid layer; and collecting the zwitterion as a solid or neat liquid. The zwitterion may be neutralized to form the corresponding aromatic phosphine monosulfonate metal salt, which is useful in preparing catalysts for hydroformylation processes. | 09-11-2008 |
Wayne F. Reed, New Orleans, LA US
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20080216563 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY MONITORING THE CHARACTERISTICS OF MICROSCOPIC PARTICLES IN SUSPENSION AND THE CHARACTERISTICS OF SOLUBLE COMPONENTS DURING REACTIONS - A method and apparatus for continuously extracting liquid in at least two separate streams from a vessel, continuously diluting and/or conditioning a first stream in one or more stages, producing, as a result of the extraction, dilution and/or conditioning, the first stream consisting of a dispersion of particles to be characterized, and diluting and/or conditioning a second stream, the second stream consisting of soluble components; and subjecting the first and second streams to various characterizing measurements. | 09-11-2008 |
20090306311 | METHODS AND INSTRUMENTATION FOR DURING-SYNTHESIS MONITORING OF POLYMER FUNCTIONAL EVOLUTION - A method of monitoring the evolution of polymer and/or colloid stimuli responsiveness during synthesis of polymers and/or colloids, including postpolymerization modifications on natural and synthetic polymers, includes providing a reactor in which the polymers and/or colloids are synthesized; and providing a means of monitoring the stimuli responsiveness of the polymers and/or colloids during said synthesis. Preferably, the method also includes monitoring the evolution of the characteristics of the polymers and/or colloids during said synthesis. Preferably, evolution of polymer and/or colloid stimuli responsiveness is correlated to the evolution of the properties of the polymers and/or colloids themselves. Also, preferably the conditions of the fluid in the reactor in which the synthesis occurs is determined. The determination can be by detection, choice of materials and temperature conditions, for example, and combinations thereof. The method and instrumentation disclosed can lead to optimization and control of processes and synthetic and modification strategies leading to polymers and colloids with desired stimuli responsiveness. | 12-10-2009 |
20140080115 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MONITORING THE PRESENCE, ONSET AND EVOLUTION OF PARTICULATES IN CHEMICALLY OR PHYSICALLY REACTING SYSTEMS - A device for monitoring particulates includes a means for correlating measurements of pressure across at least one filter, flow rate of a sample through the filter, or a combination thereof to the properties of particulates in a solution. More particularly, the device can be used for monitoring particulates in a reacting system to provide signals to the user or control input to the reacting system to alter the course of the reaction according to a desired path. | 03-20-2014 |
Wesley C. Reed, Jonesboro, AR US
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20090169349 | Conveyor with set-back front wheel assembly - A conveyor for loading items into a trailer, the conveyor comprising a transport surface with a discharge end and a receiving end, a belt or rollers on a top side of the transport surface that transports items over the transport surface, and a wheel assembly coupled to a bottom side of the transport surface at a distance of approximately L from the discharge end of the conveyor, where the distance L is approximately 75-88% of the length of the trailer. Embodiments of the invention may be used to safely transport items to and from a drop-frame trailer with a trailer conveyor assembly that is mounted on the bottom interior surface of the drop-frame trailer. Some embodiments of the invention may further comprise an obstruction sensor mounted on at least one of the bottom side of the transport surface between the wheel assembly and the discharge end of the transport surface, or on the discharge end of the transport surface. | 07-02-2009 |
William Floyd Reed, Denver, CO US
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20080258038 | Retainer Apparatus - A retainer apparatus and method is disclosed for retaining a form mold in a selected position that includes a beam having a longitudinal axis and a retaining member slidably engaged to the beam allowing for free movement along the longitudinal axis when said retaining member is in a free state. The retaining member has a lengthwise axis substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis in the free state, with the retaining member also including a leg substantially parallel to the lengthwise axis, the leg extending from the slidable engagement and terminating in a form mold interface portion. The retaining member also including a head portion extending from the slidable engagement being substantially oppositely disposed from the leg. The retainer apparatus is place into the locked state by applying a force to the leg to substantially lock the slidable engagement and retaining the form mold. | 10-23-2008 |
William H. Reed, Gilbert, AZ US
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20090078828 | ANTI-ICE VALVE COMPONENTS AND METHODS OF COUPLING A VALVE ASSEMBLY TO A SERVO CONTROLLER OF ANTI-ICE VALVE COMPONENTS - Anti-ice valve components are provided that include a servo housing, a valve body, and a transfer tube. The servo housing includes a surface having a cavity formed therein. The valve body is spaced apart from the servo housing and includes a surface having a cavity formed therein. The transfer tube has a first end, a second end, and a length, where the first end is disposed in the servo housing cavity, the second end is disposed in the valve body cavity, and the length extends between the first end and the second end and has a portion forming a bend of at least 180 degrees. | 03-26-2009 |
William Henry Reed, Lexington, KY US
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20080231682 | Methods and Apparatus for Handheld Printing with Optical Positioning - Methods and apparatus include a handheld printer manipulated by an operator to print an image on a media. A controller correlates a location of a printhead to the image and causes printing or not. A position sensor provides input to the controller. Its signal typifies pixels in a matrix frame indicating a current position frame and, over time, a previous position frame. The controller compares the two frames to find a presence of the previous in the current. To improve computational efficiency, the controller reduces a relative size of both frames before comparing. Specific reduction techniques contemplate converting a matrix frame of pixels indicative of previous and current locations into smaller matrices, including one-dimensional forms. Possible search areas within the current frame to look for the previous frame utilize knowledge about the movement history of the printer. Position sensor signal validity and controller architectures are other noteworthy features. | 09-25-2008 |
20080316290 | HANDHELD PRINTER CONFIGURATION - Methods and apparatus include a handheld printer manipulated by an operator to print an image on a media. An inkjet printhead and two position sensors front one another in a triangular configuration thereby providing a large printable area compared to the prior art. A frame commonly mounts the printhead and sensors and is biased to keep an acceptable paper to printer gap during use. A forward opening door accepts the printhead before printing. | 12-25-2008 |
20090002770 | HOST-ASSISTED WEB PAGE PRINTING FROM MOBILE DEVICES - A system and method for performing host-assisted web page printing from a mobile device is disclosed. A direct communication link is established with the mobile device and one or more files associated with a web page are received from the mobile device. The one or more files associated with the web page are transferred to a host and processed by a print application program running on the host to generate print data corresponding to the one or more files. The print data is processed through a printer driver and printed. | 01-01-2009 |
20090086173 | Peripheral With Projection Display - A device for projection of an operations panel comprises a printer portion, a media feedpath extending through the printer portion having a media input and a media output, an image projector forming an image on one of the media input or an image receiving surface, the image projector defining an operations panel for making operation selections. | 04-02-2009 |
20090153602 | Printing Cartridge Refill Method And Associated Cartridge Refill System - A method for refilling a printing cartridge includes installing a printing cartridge in a cartridge refill system; establishing communication with a memory device associated with the printing cartridge to read cartridge data stored in the memory device; determining aspects of refilling of the printing cartridge based on at least a portion of the cartridge data; and refilling the printing cartridge based on a result of the determination. | 06-18-2009 |
20100149556 | Handheld Printing With Reference Indicia - Hand-held printers are disclosed that include a housing, a printhead, a controller and at least one position sensor to capture location data as the printer is manually moved across the media. In the described embodiments, the controller uses location data received from the one or more sensors to discern the printer location and reference indicia are used to direct a user to move the printer in a given direction. | 06-17-2010 |
William Henry Reed, Green Valley, AZ US
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20110134172 | LOW ENERGY SOLID INK JET IMAGING APPARATUS - A printhead provides selective heating to a supply of molten ink within an ink flow channel. The printhead is adapted to be in electrical communication with a controller and programmed to determine ink required by a print job. Based on the determined ink required by the print job, the controller accordingly provides selective heating to the printhead. The printhead includes an ink inlet, a nozzle in fluid communication with the ink inlet, and an ink flow channel having a length and extending between the ink inlet and the nozzle. A molten ink supply from a solid ink supply retaining device is received by the ink inlet and ejected from the nozzle on a print medium. A plurality of heating zones is also disposed along the length and adjacent to the ink flow channel to provide heating to the molten ink supply adjacent to each of the plurality of heating zones. | 06-09-2011 |