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Robert H. Afflerbach, Bellevue, WA US
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20080272132 | COLLAPSIBLE CONTAINER - A collapsible container for containing goods, including a liquid and/or solid/liquid mixture, configured to be assembled and disassembled manually without the use of tools. The container includes a plurality of upright panels coupled to a base by their bottom portions. The bottom portion of each panel has a relieved portion that extends into a corresponding groove formed in the base. The panels include panels of a first type and panels of a second type, with the relieved portion of the panels of the first type differing from the relieved portion of the panels of the second type. Each panel of the first type is flanked along its opposing upright edges by a pair of adjacent panels of the second type. Each of the edges of each of the panels is coupled by an edge joining assembly to one of the edges of one of the flanking panels. | 11-06-2008 |
20090266813 | COLLAPSIBLE CONTAINER - A collapsible container for containing goods, including a liquid and/or solid/liquid mixture, configured to be assembled and disassembled manually without the use of tools. The container includes a plurality of upright panels coupled to a base by their bottom portions. Each panel of a first type is flanked along its opposing upright edges by a pair of adjacent panels of a second type. Each of the edges of each of the panels is coupled by an edge joining assembly to one of the edges of one of the flanking panels. The assembly comprises a first elongated edge joining member having a longitudinal channel with alternating partially enclosed portions and substantially unenclosed portions and a second elongated edge joining member having longitudinally extending spaced apart locking members. Each unenclosed portion is configured to receive a locking member, which are slid longitudinally within the channel into an adjacent partially enclosed portion. | 10-29-2009 |
Robert H. Artibise, Vancouver CA
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20110159398 | LOW COMPRESSIVE LOAD SEAL DESIGN FOR SOLID POLYMER ELECTROLYTE FUEL CELL - A low compressive load seal for a solid polymer fuel cell employs two offset peripheral projections, one on each of the anode and cathode separator plates, for compressing a gasket. The design can achieve a seal against a given burst pressure with a lower load normal to the separator plates by creating significant compression parallel to the separator plates in the gap between the offset projections. The design allows for thinner fuel cell constructions while avoiding the issues that arise in prior art designs (e.g., stress on seal material and component crushing) if reasonable tolerances were allowed for variations in component thickness. | 06-30-2011 |
Robert H. Ash, Jr., Magnolia, TX US
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20090166980 | PACKING ASSEMBLY FOR A PUMP - A header ring for use in a stuffing box comprising an annular body portion of an elastomeric material, an annular radially inward projecting sealing lip portion formed on said body portion and an annular, axially facing pedestal portion formed on said body portion, said pedestal portion defining an annularly extending radially inwardly facing pedestal surface, the sealing lip portion defining an annularly extending, radially inward facing sealing surface, the sealing surface and the pedestal surface forming a juncture, at least a portion of the pedestal portion adjacent the juncture and forming the pedestal surface and at least a portion of the sealing lip portion adjacent the juncture and forming a portion of the sealing surface being comprised of a layer of reinforced elastomeric material bonded to the body portion. | 07-02-2009 |
20120210868 | PACKING ASSEMBLY FOR A PUMP - A header ring for use in a stuffing box comprising an annular body portion of an elastomeric material, an annular radially inward projecting sealing lip portion formed on said body portion and an annular, axially facing pedestal portion formed on said body portion, said pedestal portion defining an annularly extending radially inwardly facing pedestal surface, the sealing lip portion defining an annularly extending, radially inward facing sealing surface, the sealing surface and the pedestal surface forming a juncture, at least a portion of the pedestal portion adjacent the juncture and forming the pedestal surface and at least a portion of the sealing lip portion adjacent the juncture and forming a portion of the sealing surface being comprised of a layer of reinforced elastomeric material bonded to the body portion. | 08-23-2012 |
20130330220 | PACKING ASSEMBLY FOR A PUMP - A header ring for use in a stuffing box comprising an annular body portion of an elastomeric material, an annular radially inward projecting sealing lip portion formed on said body portion and an annular, axially facing pedestal portion formed on said body portion, said pedestal portion defining an annularly extending radially inwardly facing pedestal surface, the sealing lip portion defining an annularly extending, radially inward facing sealing surface, the sealing surface and the pedestal surface forming a juncture, at least a portion of the pedestal portion adjacent the juncture and forming the pedestal surface and at least a portion of the sealing lip portion adjacent the juncture and forming a portion of the sealing surface being comprised of a layer of reinforced elastomeric material bonded to the body portion. | 12-12-2013 |
Robert H. Barton, Jr., Waukesha, WI US
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20090128860 | ABLATIVE PRINTING - A system for adding data to a printed publication comprises a data source for providing the data, a processing circuit, and an energy source. The processing circuit is configured to retrieve the data from the data source and to control the energy source to at least partially ablate the printed publication based on the data. The data may be fixed and/or variable data. | 05-21-2009 |
20100296127 | PRINTING USING COLOR CHANGEABLE MATERIAL - In one embodiment, provided is a system for printing data on a flexible substrate that has a color-changeable materials associated therewith. The system comprises a data source that may be configured to provide data to be printed on the flexible substrate, a processing circuit, and an energy source. The processing circuit may be configured to retrieve the data from the data source and to control the energy source to change a color of the color-changeable material based on the retrieved data. | 11-25-2010 |
20120206739 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADDING DATA TO A PRINTED PUBLICATON - Systems and methods for adding data to a printed publication are provided. One system comprises a data source for providing the data, a processing circuit, and an energy source. The processing circuit is configured to retrieve the data from the data source and to control the energy source to at least partially ablate the printed publication based on the data. The publication is printed by a web offset printing press as the substrate travels through a plurality of print units of the web offset printing press. The processing circuit is configured to control the energy source to ablate the printed publication in-line with its production on the print units. | 08-16-2012 |
20140104627 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADDING DATA TO A PRINTED PUBLICATION - Systems and methods for adding data to a printed publication are provided. One method includes receiving variable data and controlling an energy source to at least partially ablate the printed publication based on the variable data. The printed publication is printed on the substrate using the commercial printing press based on fixed data. Controlling the energy source to at least partially ablate the printed publication includes, after the printed publication has been printed on the substrate by the commercial printing press based on the fixed data, controlling the energy source to remove a portion of the printed publication based on the variable data. | 04-17-2014 |
20140168673 | PRINTING USING COLOR CHANGEABLE MATERIAL - Systems and methods for printing data on a substrate including a color-changeable material are provided. One system includes a processing circuit and a device including an energy source. At least a portion of a printed publication is printed on the substrate using a commercial printing press based on fixed data. The device including the energy source is configured to add variable data to the substrate. The processing circuit is configured to receive the variable data and to control the energy source to change a color of the color-changeable material based on the variable data to provide at least a portion of the printed publication. The processing circuit is configured to control the energy source to change the color of the color-changeable material in-line with a flow of the substrate through one of a printing line, a finishing line, or a packaging line of the commercial printing press. | 06-19-2014 |
Robert H. Baxley, Los Altos, CA US
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20100083144 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SCALING UP AN IMAGE OF AN ARTICLE DISPLAYED ON A SALES PROMOTION WEB PAGE - Method and arrangement for scale-up of an image of an article displayed on a sales promotion web page is disclosed. The method includes displaying an image of an article on a sales promotion web page in a first scale. The method then includes, based on cursor-selection of the displayed image, enlarging the scale of the image to a second larger scale on the same web page. | 04-01-2010 |
Robert H. Bedoukian, West Redding, CT US
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20100113837 | Production of pheromones and fragrances from substituted and unsubstituted 1-alken-3yl alkylates - Compounds of the formula (I) | 05-06-2010 |
20100115825 | ATTRACTANT COMPOSITIONS AND METHOD FOR ATTRACTING BITING INSECTS - 1,5-octadien-3-ol is an attractant for biting insects, particularly mosquitoes and may be used alone or with other attractants. | 05-13-2010 |
20110203160 | CONTROL OF TERMITES, FIRE ANTS AND CARPENTER ANTS - D- and l-tetrahydrocarvone and d- and l dihydrocarvone are effective for the control of termites, fire ants and carpenter ants. | 08-25-2011 |
20110207829 | CONTROL OF TERMITES, FIRE ANTS AND CARPENTER ANTS - Carvone, linalool, styralyl alcohol and tetrahydrolinalool are effective for the control of termites, fire ants and carpenter ants. | 08-25-2011 |
20110213038 | CONTROL OF BED BUGS - Control of bed bugs by bringing the bed bugs into contact with a bed bug control formulation containing at least one of carvone, linalool, styralyl alcohol, dihydrocarvone, tetrahydrocarvone, and mixtures thereof and method for achieving such control. | 09-01-2011 |
20110269846 | Formulations with high percentage cis-p-menthan-7-ol and preparation thereof - Perfumed compositions or articles, and particularly perfumes, soaps, cosmetics, aftershaves, eye creams, insecticides and antiseptics formulations, containing p-menthane-7-ol wherein the cis portion of the p-menthane-7-ol exceeds 90% by weight, preferably comprises 93% or more, and more preferably comprises 95% or more, provide greatly improved fragrance characteristics wherein the odor produced is a more natural, strong, fresh muguet lily-of-the valley fragrance. | 11-03-2011 |
20120046359 | Bed bug control and repellency - Control or repellency of bed bugs by bringing the bed bugs into contact with a bed bug control formulation containing at least one compound selected from the group consisting of certain alkyl ketones and cyclic ketones wherein the total number of carbon atoms in the alkyl ketones and cyclic ketones is from 10 to 16 carbon atoms and method for achieving such control or repellency. | 02-23-2012 |
20140323561 | Control and repellency of biting flies, house flies, ticks, ants, fleas, biting midges, cockroaches, spiders and stink bugs - Control and repellency of biting flies, house flies, ticks, ants, fleas, biting midges, cockroaches, spiders and stink bugs is obtained by contact of the insects with at least one of the compounds of the structure (I). | 10-30-2014 |
20150051276 | FEEDING DETERRENCE IN AGRICULTURAL PESTS SUCH AS HEMIPTERA, LEPIDOPTERA AND COLEOPTERA - Compounds are used as agents that deter feeding of crops by agricultural pests such as hemiptera, lepidoptera and coleoptera, including, but not limited to, stink bugs, codling moth larvae and granary weevils. Feeding deterrence is obtained by contact of the insects with at least one of the compounds of the structure (I) wherein R is —OH, ═O, —OC(O)R | 02-19-2015 |
20150087855 | KILLING OF BED BUGS - Killing of bed bugs is accomplished by bringing the bed bugs into contact with a toxic amount of at least one of the compounds of the structure (I) | 03-26-2015 |
Robert H. Beurze, Molenhoek NL
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20090296447 | FLASH- AND ROM- MEMORY - Method for conversion of a Flash memory cell on a first semiconductor device to a ROM memory cell in a second semiconductor device, the first and second semiconductor device each being arranged on a semiconductor substrate and each comprising an identical device portion and an identical wiring scheme for wiring the device portion to the Flash memory cell and to the ROM memory cell, respectively; the Flash memory cell being made in non-volatile memory technology and comprising an access transistor and a floating transistor, the floating transistor comprising a floating gate and a control gate; the ROM memory cell being made in a baseline technology and comprising a single gate transistor, which method includes manipulating a layout of at least one baseline mask as used in the baseline technology; the manipulation including: incorporating into the layout of the at least one baseline mask a layout of the Flash memory cell, and converting the layout of the Flash memory cell to a layout of one ROM memory cell by eliminating, from the at least one baseline mask, a layout for the floating transistor from the layout of the Flash memory cell and designating the layout of the access transistor of the Flash memory cell as a layout of the single gate transistor of the ROM memory cell. | 12-03-2009 |
Robert H. Blanpied, Suwanee, GA US
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20090023350 | Building construction felt paper with biocide/anti-microbial treatment - A nonwoven web has a weight sufficient for construction industry use and comprises at least forty percent (40%) recycled waste paper. At least one surface of the web bears a biocide, e.g., has a biocide applied thereto. Preferably the weight of the web is greater than fifteen pounds per thousand square feet (15-lbs/MSF). Preferably the biocide is zinc pyrithione. The web preferably bears at least 50-grams of biocide per thousand square feet per side of said web. One example use of the web is as builders felt, with other uses including as a facer for a laminate board and for asphalt-impregnated webs. The biocide-bearing nonwoven web is specifically directed to use in building construction. One example use of the web is as builders felt, with other uses including as a facer for a laminate board and for asphalt-impregnated webs. Because building construction products must be tough, but priced as low as possible, this web is made largely from recycled waste paper (as opposed to virgin cellulose fiber, as a cost-reducing measure), and optionally clarifier sludge. | 01-22-2009 |
20100087114 | METHOD AND COMPOSITION FOR COATING MAT AND ARTICLES PRODUCED THEREWITH - A coated glass mat comprises a glass mat substrate having non-woven glass fibers and a coating which essentially uniformly penetrates the glass mat substrate to desired fractional thickness of the coated glass mat. The coating imparts a tensile strength to the coated glass mat which on average is at least 1.33 times greater than the tensile strength of the glass mat substrate without the coating. In example embodiments, penetration of the coating into the glass mat substrate preferably extends to a depth of from twenty five percent of a thickness of the coated glass mat to seventy five percent of the thickness of the coated glass mat. Moreover, a non-coated thickness of the coated glass mat is sufficiently thick for bonding purposes with, e.g., a gypsum slurry or other core materials such as thermoplastic or thermosetting plastics. The coating has a porosity in a range of from 1.3 CFM to 5.0 CFM, e.g., the coating comprises a coating blend which provides the coated glass mat with a porosity sufficient to allow water vapor to escape from a gypsum slurry when heated. The coating is preferably a coating blend comprised of water, latex binder, inorganic pigment, and inorganic binder. | 04-08-2010 |
Robert H. Borhofen, Trinity, TX US
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20100279581 | Flavored Tape For A Wild Bird/Animal Call - Disclosed is a flavored diaphragm-type animal call useful for mimicking the call of a wild animal. The call has a sound-producing unit with a vibratable membrane made of a synthetic material and a flavored unit that releases a flavored taste when the call is held in the mouth of the user. The flavored unit is an adhesive coated fabric tape which is substantially flat and attachable to the sound-producing unit. The adhesive coated fabric tape can be provided in a variety of flavorings. Additionally, the flavored unit is sculptable, i.e., it can be trimmed by the user to give the call a desired overall size and shape. Also disclosed are methods for flavoring the adhesive coated fabric tape. | 11-04-2010 |
Robert H. Brussell, New Bremen, OH US
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20110147382 | TAB WITH REINFORCED RIVET HOLE, AND TOOLING AND ASSOCIATED METHOD FOR PROVIDING SAME - A tab is provided, which includes a body having first and second opposing ends, a nose portion disposed at or about the first end of the body, a lift portion disposed at or about the second end of the body of the tab, and a rivet receiving portion disposed proximate the nose portion. The rivet receiving portion includes a generally planar portion, a rivet hole having a perimeter, and an upturned portion extending upwardly from the generally planar portion about the perimeter of the rivet hole. The upturned portion reinforces the rivet hole and has an arcuate cross section profile. An integral rivet extends through the rivet hole and is staked to affix the tab to a can end. The upturned portion is devoid of any corners or edges both before and after the integral rivet is staked. | 06-23-2011 |
Robert H. Carl, Jr., Webster, NY US
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20090303069 | ANTI-MASKING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MOTION DETECTORS - An anti-masking system and method for a motion detector includes a plurality of anti-masking components such as a spreading lens, at least one reflector located outside a housing of the motion detector, and a retroreflector located on the housing proximate to a lens. The system and method uses the plurality of anti-masking components to determine whether the lens of the motion detector has been masked by an object. | 12-10-2009 |
Robert H. Chall, Clearwater, FL US
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20090067094 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEASURING AIR BEARING GAP DISTANCE - A method of determining the air gap distance between an air bearing pad and an apparatus floating on the air bearing pad comprises coupling a first probe to the air bearing pad; coupling a second probe to the apparatus floating on the air bearing pad, wherein the first and second probes provide the capacitance level between the air bearing pad and the apparatus; converting the capacitance level to a frequency; converting the frequency to a voltage level proportional to the air gap distance; and calculating the air gap distance based on the voltage level. | 03-12-2009 |
Robert H. Clunn, Richardson, TX US
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20090033339 | VECTOR IMPEDANCE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A vector impedance measurement system ( | 02-05-2009 |
Robert H. Cohen, West Hollywood, CA US
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20110053689 | MULTIPLE USER INTERACTIVE INTERFACE - A plurality of participants in a conversation may be scored based on ability to correctly answer questions and based on entertainment value as determined by viewers of the conversation. The conversation may be in the form of a game, or may include a number of different substantially simultaneous conversations. Audio data and video data of the conversation may be transmitted over a network, and viewer scores of the participants in the conversation may be received over the network. Participants in future conversation may be selected based on their skill in answering questions and their entertainment value, with different future conversations using different weightings of skill scores and entertainment scores in determining who may participate in the conversation. | 03-03-2011 |
20110055579 | ELECTRONIC NAME REGISTRY TYPE - Digital signatures may be verified by maintaining a database of information of digital signatures and documents to which they were applied. Verification of electronically signed documents may be requested, with verification performed by comparing information of the electronically signed document with information in the database. The digital signatures may include graphic images, and may be transferred from one party to another. | 03-03-2011 |
20120184309 | PROVISION OF CONTENT TO MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICES - A system and method for provision of content in messages sent to a mobile communications device. The additional content may be selected based on information associated with a user. In some embodiments the additional content includes a proposal from a vendor. | 07-19-2012 |
20130203451 | PROVISION OF CONTENT TO MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICES - A system and method for provision of content in messages sent to a mobile communications device. The additional content may be selected based on information associated with a user. In some embodiments the additional content includes a proposal from a vendor. | 08-08-2013 |
20140214542 | PROVISION OF CONTENT TO MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICES - A system and method for provision of content in messages sent to a mobile communications device. The additional content may be selected based on information associated with a user. In some embodiments the additional content includes a proposal from a vendor. | 07-31-2014 |
20140222541 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR VALUE ALLOCATION EXCHANGE - A value allocation brokerage and exchange system. In one embodiment, the value allocation brokerage and exchange system comprises a broker server used to buy and sell points over the Internet. The broker system is operably coupled to a local area network over a communications link. The local area network includes a database server hosted by a database host, with the database server maintaining a database of recent Internet point transactions. The broker server receives requests from users to exchange points with respect to a plurality of potential point systems. | 08-07-2014 |
Robert H. Dahla, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20100204690 | SINGLE APERTURE ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY - Systems and methods for securing a screen-type active electrode to the distal tip of an electrosurgical device used for selectively applying electrical energy to a target location within or on a patient's body. A securing electrode is disposed through the screen electrode and mechanically joined to an insulative support body while also creating an electrical connection and mechanical enagement with the screen electrode. The electrosurgical device and related methods are provided for resecting, cutting, partially ablating, aspirating or otherwise removing tissue from a target site, and ablating the tissue in situ. The present methods and systems are particularly useful for removing tissue within joints, e.g., synovial tissue, meniscus, articular cartilage and the like. | 08-12-2010 |
20110077643 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ELECTROSURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH MOVABLE SUCTION SHEATH - An electrosurgical instrument having active and return electrodes with a movable suction sheath for variable fluid and debris removal during surgical procedures is disclosed. The suction apparatus has an outer sheath that is external to a shaft to provide a lumen. The sheath assembly is axially movable relative to the fluid aspiration element between first and second positions for treating the target site and fluid and debris removal, respectively. The first position positions the distal end of the shaft axially distal to a leading edge of the sheath assembly. The second position positions the distal leading edge of the sheath assembly axially adjacent to the end of the shaft. The fluid aspiration element comprises an inner lumen extending through the shaft, and at least one port extending radially through the shaft. The port is in communication with the inner lumen. A vacuum provides suction through the port and inner lumen. | 03-31-2011 |
20110077646 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ELECTROSURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH MOVABLE FLUID DELIVERY SHEATH - An electrosurgical instrument with a movable fluid delivery sheath assembly for variable fluid supply during surgical procedures is disclosed. The instrument comprises at least one active electrode and at least one return electrode, positioned on the instrument distal end. The sheath assembly has an outer sheath that is external to the instrument shaft, to provide a lumen. The sheath assembly lumen is axially movable between first and second positions relative to a fluid delivery element, for varying target site treatment and fluid delivery. In the first position the shaft distal end is axially distal to a leading edge of the sheath assembly. In the second position the sheath assembly distal leading edge is positioned axially adjacent or distal to the end of the shaft. The fluid delivery element comprises an inner lumen extending through at least a portion of the shaft, and at least one port extending radially through the shaft. The port is in communication with the inner lumen. A fluid supply source provides fluid through the port, sheath lumen and inner lumen. | 03-31-2011 |
Robert H. Domnitz, Lincoln, MA US
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20080284840 | Method, System and Apparatus for Voice and Data Transmission Over A Conductive Path - A system that provides video signal communication between a source of video signals and a plurality of units that include destinations of the video signals, the system including an interface coupled to the source and to conductive paths, each of which serves at least one of the units and carries voice signals to and from one or more telephone devices at said unit. The interface receives video signals from the source, and also receives voice signals. The interface transmits voice and video signals onto the conductive path. Receivers at each destination of information connected to the conductive path recover the video signal and apply it to one or more of the destinations at the unit. The receivers also recover the voice signal from the telephone line and apply it to a telephone device. Signals also transmit in the reverse direction, from the units back to the interface and the source of information. | 11-20-2008 |
Robert H. Dubose, Iii, San Antonio, TX US
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20080283105 | Body shape - A body shade used for sun protection including a shading material removably attachable to a flexible frame that is removably attachable to items including sand, frames, chairs, boats, and kayaks via clamps, hooks, or screws in order to provide quick and easy shade to a desired area. The shade is formed from an opaque or partially translucent material, and along with the frame is adjustable, light weight, and easily collapsible and storable within a light weight carrying bag. The shade can also be used individually by using sand screws to secure the frame within sand or dirt surfaces. | 11-20-2008 |
Robert H. Estetter, City Of Garland, TX US
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20090281444 | DEVICE FOR SECRETION REMOVAL, MANUAL VENTILATION AND DETERMINATION OF IN VIVO LUNG MECHANICS WITHOUT CIRCUIT DISCONNECTION - An artificial airway obstruction and pulmonary mechanics measuring device comprising a rigid body chamber having a pressure measuring port and a medical ventilator port; a pressure measuring device coupled to the pressure measuring port; and a ventilator port occlusion device coupleable to the medical ventilator port. A method of manufacturing an artificial airway obstruction and pulmonary mechanics measuring device is included. | 11-12-2009 |
Robert H. Fehnel, Rochester, NY US
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20080207820 | PIGMENT BASED INKS FOR HIGH SPEED DURABLE INKJET PRINTING - An ink composition comprising (a) water, (b) pigment particles, (c) at least one humectant, (d) at least one polyurethane having an average molecular weight of at least about 10,000 and a sufficient number of acid groups to provide an acid number from 60 to about 130, and being present at a weight concentration of greater than 0.7%, and (e) at least one water soluble acrylic polyiner comprising carboxylic acid groups, present at a weight concentration of greater than 0.6%, wherein the acid groups on the polyurethane and acrylic polymers are at least partially neutralized only with a monovalent inorganic base. | 08-28-2008 |
Robert H. Friedenthal, Encino, CA US
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20100093333 | Systems and Methods for Providing Wireless Targeted Advertising - Systems and methods for providing promotional invitations are described. In various embodiments, a method comprises establishing an account for a user, receiving user preferences from the user, storing the user preferences within a server, receiving a promotional invitation from a business, storing the promotional invitation from the business, determining a position of the user and transmitting a promotional invitation to the user based on the position and the user preferences. | 04-15-2010 |
20100094543 | Systems And Methods For Providing Geography-Based Tours - Systems and methods for providing tours are described. In various embodiments, a method comprises receiving a tour request comprising location information, a first activity type, and a second activity type from a user, retrieving tour information from a tour database based on the location information, the first activity type, and the second activity type, the tour information comprising a first facility associated with the first activity type and a second facility associated with the second activity type, determining directions between the first facility and the second facility, and providing the directions and at least some tour information to the user. | 04-15-2010 |
20110124324 | Systems and Methods for Providing Wireless Targeted Advertising - Systems and methods for providing promotional invitations are described. In various embodiments, a method comprises establishing an account for a user, receiving user preferences from the user, storing the user preferences within a server, receiving a promotional invitation from a business, storing the promotional invitation from the business, determining a position of the user and transmitting a promotional invitation to the user based on the position and the user preferences. | 05-26-2011 |
Robert H. Getzenberg, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20100081192 | EARLY PROSTATE CANCER ANTIGENS (EPCA), POLYNUCLEOTIDE SEQUENCES ENCODING THEM, AND THEIR USE - A novel prostate cancer marker is described that is found in cancerous and normal prostate cells of individuals that have prostate cancer but is not found in the prostate of individuals without prostate cancer. The marker also is present in normal tissue adjacent to tumor tissue in individuals having prostate cancer. The marker, however, is absent in the prostate of individuals without prostate cancer. Methods employing the novel prostate cancer marker of the invention to predict the occurrence of the prostate disease, monitor the progression of prostate cancer and effect the treatment of prostate cancer, also are described. | 04-01-2010 |
20110313233 | DOWN-REGULATION OF COLD SHOCK PROTEINS FOR CANCER TREATMENT - The present invention is in the field of treatment of diseased tissues, including cancerous tissues. In one embodiment, the present invention provides methods of identifying tissues that down-regulate cold shock proteins in response to environmental stresses, such as heat. The present invention also provides methods of treatment of diseased tissues comprising down-regulation of cold shock proteins, as well as environmentally stressing (e.g., heating) the tissues, in combination with one or more additional therapies. | 12-22-2011 |
Robert H. Getzenberg, Lutherville, MD US
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20080248496 | NUCLEAR MATRIX PROTEIN ALTERATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH COLON CANCER AND COLON METASTASIS TO THE LIVER, AND USES THEREOF - Proteins useful in the diagnosis of proliferative disorders of the colon are present in nuclear matrix protein preparations and can be characterized by molecular weight, isoelectric point, and amino acid sequence. The proteins may be identified, for example, by 2D-gel electrophoresis or by specific binding partners, such as antibodies. | 10-09-2008 |
20090325214 | NUCLEAR MATRIX PROTEIN ALTERATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH COLON CANCER AND THEIR USE AS MARKERS FOR COLORECTAL CANCER - CCSA-2 levels in serum samples from individuals suffering from colorectal cancer can be used gauging the progression of a colorectal cancer condition. In particular, the progression of a colorectal cancer condition is gauged by comparing the level of serum CCSA-2 from individuals having colorectal cancer to predetermined CCSA-2 levels that correlate to the state of advancement of a cancer condition. Additionally, serum CCSA-2 levels can be used by a clinician to gauge the efficacy of a colorectal cancer treatment. | 12-31-2009 |
20110091908 | EARLY PROSTATE CANCER ANTIGEN-2: A NOVEL SERUM SPECIFIC MARKER FOR PROSTATE CANCER DETECTION - Early Prostate Cancer Antigen-2 (EPCA-2) is a prostate cancer biomarker, newly identified via proteomics-based examination of alterations in nuclear structure. EPCA-2 shows a higher overall specificity than PSA. Thus, an immunoassay based on antibodies against an epitope of EPCA-2 more accurately differentiates between confined and non-confined disease than PSA or Gleason score. | 04-21-2011 |
Robert H. Glide, Huntington Beach, CA US
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20090093191 | CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR GRINDING MACHINE - A circuit for a grinding machine has inputs for a sensor and a WHEEL START switch and an output to a grind wheel. The circuit initiates the wheel upon receiving a particular sensor signal after the WHEEL START switch is actuated. A grinding machine includes the circuit as well as working components including a grind wheel, a feed arm and a feed arm sensor. The circuit is responsive to the feed arm sensor, such that the control circuit does not initiate the grind wheel unless the feed arm is retracted. The grinding machine may be a centerless grinding machine and the circuit may control the regulating wheel and the grind wheel. A grinding machine can be operated by actuating a WHEEL START switch and receiving a sensor signal that indicates a condition on the grinding machine. The signal is compared to a predetermined value, and if the signal is correct, the grind wheel is initiated. | 04-09-2009 |
Robert H. Graebe, Fort Lauderdale, FL US
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20080201853 | Shape matching cushion - A cushion comprising an array of individual suspension elements arranged in a pattern wherein one embodiment the longitudinal axis of each suspension element in the array is positioned at a right angle or parallel to the longitudinal axes of the adjacent suspension elements. Each suspension element has a displaceable load-bearing surface, a first end wall, a second end wall, and an optional bottom wall, with load-bearing surface and recited walls defining an inner chamber. The material thickness of the load-bearing surface generally is greater than the material thickness of the end walls whereby the end walls deflect outwardly toward the load-bearing surfaces of adjacent support elements under load. The load-bearing surface can have a substantially arch-shaped, elliptical or rectangular cross-section and may be constructed from different materials to make a composite suspension element. The bottom wall of the suspension element may have a small vent opening of a predetermined size to allow a controlled release of air from the inner chamber under load to enhance the viscous feel of the cushion. The cushion also includes a cover enclosing the array of suspension elements. | 08-28-2008 |
20080289111 | SHAPE MATCHING CUSHION - A cushion comprising an array of individual suspension elements arranged in a pattern wherein one embodiment the longitudinal axis of each suspension element in the array is positioned at a right angle or parallel to the longitudinal axes of the adjacent suspension elements. Each suspension element has a displaceable load-bearing surface, a first end wall, a second end wall, and an optional bottom wall, with load-bearing surface and recited walls defining an inner chamber. The material thickness of the load-bearing surface generally is greater than the material thickness of the end walls whereby the end walls deflect outwardly toward the load-bearing surfaces of adjacent support elements under load. The load-bearing surface can have a substantially arch-shaped, elliptical or rectangular cross-section and may be constructed from different materials to make a composite suspension element. The bottom wall of the suspension element may have a small vent opening of a predetermined size to allow a controlled release of air from the inner chamber under load to enhance the viscous feel of the cushion. The cushion also includes a cover enclosing the array of suspension elements. | 11-27-2008 |
20090217457 | MOLDED SEAT CUSHION WITH INTERNAL SHAPE MATCHING ISCHIAL STRUCTURES | 09-03-2009 |
Robert H. Gruninger, Easton, PA US
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20110077249 | 1,2,4-TRIAZOLYLAMINOARYL (HETEROARYL) SULFONAMIDE DERIVATIVES - 1,2,4-Triazolylaminoaryl(heteroaryl)sulfonamide derivatives of formula (I), pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, processes for the manufacture of 1,2,4-triazolylaminoaryl(heteroaryl)sulfonamide derivatives and pharmaceutical compositions containing 1,2,4-triazolylaminoaryl(heteroaryl)sulfonamide derivatives are disclosed: | 03-31-2011 |
Robert H. Gwillim, Temecula, CA US
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20100206019 | SELF-LATCHING LOCKING ASSEMBLY - A locking system for securely closing the lid on an enclosure, such as a grade level box, includes an L-bolt connected to a spring-biased slide member positioned on the underside of the lid. The L-bolt rotates in a slotted housing that securely retains the L-bolt under the lid. The slide member engages an abutment on the inside of the enclosure, when the lid is forced down over an opening in the enclosure, e.g., by foot pressure. Downward force on the lid progressively causes the latch to retract against the spring-bias from contact with the abutment and then snaps the latch into a spring-biased locking position under the abutment. The L-bolt is accessed from outside the lid, rotated by a proprietary socket wrench or similar tool, to retract the latch from its locking position sufficiently for removing the lid from the enclosure. | 08-19-2010 |
20130014974 | SEALING MECHANISM AND METHOD FOR DROP CABLE SPLICE ENCLOSURES - A sealing mechanism for a drop cable splice enclosure includes a base having an entry hole for receiving a drop cable inserted through a compression grommet assembly, from outside the enclosure. The cable can be prepared for splicing, outside the enclosure. The grommet assembly (and the optionally prepared cable) are inserted into the entry hole, from outside the enclosure. The assembly includes upper and lower pressure plates, a compressible grommet between them, and an adjustment mechanism to apply a compression force to the grommet. The grommet assembly is rotatable to lock it in a keyed section in the entry hole. The adjustment mechanism is then tightened, from outside the enclosure, to compress the grommet between the pressure plates, which seals the grommet in the enclosure base, at the same time sealing the cable in the passageway through the grommet. | 01-17-2013 |
Robert H. Hall, Clarksville, MD US
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20110020834 | HIGH SENSITIVITY MECHANICAL RESONANT SENSOR - A system and method for detecting mass based on a frequency differential of a resonating micromachined structure, such as a cantilever beam. A high aspect ratio cantilever beam is coated with an immobilized binding partner that couples to a predetermined cell or molecule. A first resonant frequency is determined for the cantilever having the immobilized binding partner. Upon exposure of the cantilever to a solution that binds with the binding partner, the mass of the cantilever beam increases. A second resonant frequency is determined and the differential resonant frequency provides the basis for detecting the target cell or molecule. The cantilever may be driven externally or by ambient noise. The frequency response of the beam can be determined optically using reflected light and two photodetectors or by interference using a single photodetector. | 01-27-2011 |
Robert H. Henrie, Ii, Pennington, NJ US
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20090012070 | PESTICIDAL HETEROCYCLES - It has now been found that certain novel heterocyclic derivatives have provided unexpected insecticidal activity. These compounds are represented by formula (I): R Preferred are those compounds of formula (I) where R | 01-08-2009 |
Robert H. Humphries, Jr., Danbury, CT US
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20080319443 | Bone staple with compressible deformation region - A bone staple ( | 12-25-2008 |
20090275952 | DISTRACTOR - An instrument for distracting and/or compressing adjacent vertebrae is described. The instrument includes a yoke, a first blade movably mounted to the yoke, a second blade mounted to the yoke and an adjustment system. The yoke, the first blade and the second blade form a working channel for the instrument. The adjustment system of the instrument is configured to adjust a spacing between the first blade and the second blade by selectively moving the first blade relative to the second blade to distract and/or compress adjacent vertebrae when the first blade and the second blade have been secured to the adjacent vertebrae. The instrument may include a depth stop system that limits an insertion depth of an associated tool inserted into the working channel of the instrument. The adjustable depth stop system includes a releasable catch for securing a stop element of the associated tool. A position of the releasable catch relative to the working channel is adjustable to vary the insertion depth of the associated tool. | 11-05-2009 |
20120232533 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR TENSIONING AN ELONGATE MEMBER - An elongate member having a fixed end is passed through a plurality of grippers that impart tension in the elongate member and prevent the tension from being released. At least one gripper is movable while at least one other can be fixed. The movable gripper travels along the elongate member toward the fixed end then reverses direction, grips the elongate member, and carries the elongate member away from the fixed end, thereby creating tension in the elongate member. At least one gripper prevents the tension from being released. In some embodiments, the elongate member passes through a rotatable shaft with a lumen. The shaft can be in communication with a crank, whereby operation of the crank rotates the shaft. | 09-13-2012 |
Robert H. Kemp, Jr., Harahan, LA US
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20100245119 | TWO-TIER STREAMER COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A two-tier communication system for a seismic streamer. The communication system operates over an unshielded twisted-pair communication line extending the length of the streamer. Repeater units having a repeater function and a device controller function divide the twisted pair into line segments. Coils on each segment couple signals inductively to collocated external devices in a low-speed 2400 baud FSK data link between the devices and an associated device controller. A Gaussian 8-level FSK high-speed 60 kbit/s data link is established along all the segments with the repeaters re-transmitting boosted signals along the entire length of the communication line. The coils are transparent at the high-speed data rate. Time division multiple access (TDMA) or frequency division multiple access (FDMA) is used to accommodate the two links on the single twisted pair. | 09-30-2010 |
Robert H. Kippley, Eagan, MN US
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20090257444 | SLAVE ASSEMBLY FOR DETERMINING SOURCE OF DATA RECEIVED OVER A TWO-WIRE MASTER-SLAVE COMMUNICATIONS BUS - A method of determining a source of data received over a two-wire master-slave communication bus includes monitoring with a slave assembly a plurality of clock signals each generated by a master device and determining the source of data received over the two-wire master-slave communication bus based on the monitored clock signals. Examples of suitable slave assemblies and systems for performing the method are also disclosed. | 10-15-2009 |
20120069617 | Switching Power Converters and Controllers Having Auxiliary Power Circuits - Switching device controllers, drive circuits, power converters and related methods are disclosed. One example controller for a switching device includes a drive circuit for controlling the switching device and an auxiliary circuit coupled to the drive circuit. The auxiliary circuit includes an input for receiving a waveform having alternating first and second intervals. The auxiliary circuit is configured to energize the drive circuit during the first intervals and de-energize the drive circuit during the second intervals. One example method of energizing and de-energizing a drive circuit for a switching device includes receiving a waveform having alternating first and second intervals, energizing the drive circuit during the first intervals, and de-energizing the drive circuit during the second intervals. | 03-22-2012 |
20130077276 | COMPACT ISOLATED SWITCHING POWER CONVERTERS - An isolated switching power converter includes a power isolation transformer having at least one primary winding, at least one secondary winding and a plurality of sides, a first power board mechanically coupled to a first side of the transformer, and a second power board mechanically coupled to a second side of the transformer. The first power board includes a primary side circuit electrically coupled to the at least one primary winding, and the second power board includes a secondary side circuit electrically coupled to the at least one secondary winding. | 03-28-2013 |
20130083575 | MULTIPHASE POWER CONVERTERS HAVING SHARED MAGNETIC CORE SECTIONS - A multiphase power converter includes a plurality of subconverters and a control circuit. Each subconverter has an input circuit, an output circuit, and a magnetic core coupling the input circuit to the output circuit. The magnetic core of at least one of the plurality of subconverters has a core section that is shared by the magnetic core of another one of the plurality of subconverters. The control circuit is configured to operate the input circuits of the plurality of subconverters with different phases. The magnetic cores may be cores of a transformer, a coupled inductor, etc. | 04-04-2013 |
Robert H. Kummer, Jr., Southbury, CT US
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20090070277 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REAL TIME ADAPTIVE CLASS AND SPECIAL SERVICES DETERMINATION - The present invention relates to a method for processing a plurality of mail pieces that is able to make appropriate class of service determinations during processing based on a first class of service received from a user and a measured weight and dimension(s) of each mail piece. If the first class of service is determined to not be appropriate, a second, appropriate, class of service is determined for the each mail piece using the measured weight and dimension(s). A postage amount is determined for each mail piece using the measured weight and dimension(s) and the appropriate class of service. The method may further include determining whether each of a number of requested special services is applicable to each mail piece so that special service fees may be applied in a discriminate manner. More accurate transaction information may thus be stored for each mail piece. | 03-12-2009 |
Robert H. Lawrence, Jr., Riverside, CT US
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20110005536 | NICOTIANA DIVERSITY - The invention features a smokeless tobacco composition that includes a tobacco selected from: | 01-13-2011 |
Robert H. Leonowich, Fleetwood, PA US
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20110018748 | Systems and Methods for Two Tier Sampling Correction in a Data Processing Circuit - Various embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for data processing. For example, a data processing circuit is disclosed that includes an analog to digital converter, a digital interpolation circuit, a phase error circuit, and a phase adjustment control circuit. The analog to digital converter samples an analog data input at a sampling phase governed at least in part by a coarse control, and provides a series of digital samples. The digital interpolation circuit interpolates between a subset of the series of digital samples based at least in part on a fine control. The phase error circuit calculates a phase error value. The phase adjustment control circuit is operable to determine the coarse control and the fine control based at least in part on the phase error value. | 01-27-2011 |
Robert H. Luke, Iii, Columbia, MO US
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20100328436 | ANONYMIZED VIDEO ANALYSIS METHODS AND SYSTEMS - Methods and systems for anonymized video analysis are described. In one embodiment, a first silhouette image of a person in a living unit may be accessed. The first silhouette image may be based on a first video signal recorded by a first video camera. A second silhouette image of the person in the living unit may be accessed. The second silhouette image may be of a different view of the person than the first silhouette image. The second silhouette image may be based on a second video signal recorded by a second video camera. A three-dimensional model of the person in voxel space may be generated based on the first silhouette image, the second silhouette image, and viewing conditions of the first video camera and the second video camera. In some embodiments, information on falls, gait parameters, and other movements of the person living unit are determined. Additional methods and systems are disclosed. | 12-30-2010 |
Robert H. Manifold, Pomfret Center, CT US
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20080267623 | Optical communication management systems - An optical medium, whether inside or outside an internet/telecommunications backbone, is managed using a management signal at a wavelength which is distinct from wavelengths of service signals. A multiplexer multiplexes the management signal onto the optical medium, after which a demultiplexer demultiplexes the management signal for analysis. Performance of customer channels may be inferred from performance of the management signal. | 10-30-2008 |
Robert H. Marjoram, Holly Springs, NC US
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20080234908 | OPERATOR INPUT DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING A VEHICLE OPERATION - A vehicle operator input device for controlling the vehicle with the operator input device including an operator interface lever moveable by a vehicle operator in first and second directions about an axis. The operator input device includes a sensor system with a sensor target. The sensor system senses the moveable operator interface lever and provides an operator interface lever position signal as a function of a position of the operator interface lever. The operator input device includes an interface lever controllable brake coupled to the operator interface lever, and a brake controller coupled to the sensor system for receiving the operator interface mechanism position signal and with the brake controller coupled to the brake for responsively transmitting a plurality of brake signals to the brake with the operator interface lever controllable brake responsively providing resistive braking forces to the operator interface lever for opposing a force applied to the operator interface lever by the operator, the operator interface lever controllable brake providing the resistive braking forces in response to controller brake signals, with the brake controller providing a first background force signal followed with a second below background force drop signal followed with a third above background stop force signal wherein the operator is provided with a mechanical detent sensation at a target lever location. | 09-25-2008 |
20100051374 | OPERATOR INTERFACE CONTROLLABLE BRAKE WITH FIELD RESPONSIVE MATERIAL - A vehicle operator input device for controlling the vehicle with the operator input device including an operator interface lever moveable by a vehicle operator in first and second directions about an axis. The operator input device includes a sensor system with a sensor target. The sensor system senses the moveable operator interface lever and provides an operator interface lever position signal as a function of a position of the operator interface lever. The operator input device includes an interface lever controllable brake coupled to the operator interface lever, and a brake controller coupled to the sensor system for receiving the operator interface mechanism position signal and with the brake controller coupled to the brake for responsively transmitting a plurality of brake signals to the brake with the operator interface lever controllable brake responsively providing resistive braking forces to the operator interface lever for opposing a force applied to the operator interface lever by the operator, the operator interface lever controllable brake providing the resistive braking forces in response to controller brake signals, with the brake controller providing a first background force signal followed with a second below background force drop signal followed with a third above background stop force signal wherein the operator is provided with a mechanical detent sensation at a target lever location. | 03-04-2010 |
20100096818 | MAGNETO-RHEOLOGICAL DAMPERS FOR SEMI-ACTIVE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS - A magneto-rheological fluid damper includes a damper body having a reservoir for a magneto-rheological fluid, a piston rod, a piston rod guide disposed within the damper body, where the piston rod guide has a passage therein for receiving the piston rod. The magneto-rheological fluid damper further includes at least a first piston rod seal and at least a second piston rod seal arranged to seal between the piston rod guide and the piston rod. The magneto-rheological fluid damper further includes a fluid chamber defined between the piston rod guide and the piston rod, the fluid chamber being in communication with the reservoir. The magneto-rheological fluid damper further includes a piston rod guide filter arranged in a communication path between the fluid chamber and the reservoir to filter particulates out of the magneto-rheological fluid entering the fluid chamber. The magneto-rheological fluid damper further includes an accumulator arranged between the piston rod guide and the damper body. | 04-22-2010 |
20100109276 | CONTROLLABLE VEHICLE SUSPENSION SYSTEM WITH MAGNETO-RHEOLOGICAL FLUID DEVICE - A controllable suspension system for controlling the relative motion between a first body and a second body includes at least one strut including a magneto-rheological fluid damper. The fluid damper includes a piston rod guide disposed within a damper body. The piston rod guide has a passage therein for receiving a piston rod. A piston rod bearing assembly is disposed in the piston rod guide to engage with and support reciprocal motion of the piston rod. At least a first piston rod seal and at least a second piston rod seal are arranged to seal between the piston rod guide and the piston rod. A fluid chamber is defined between the piston rod guide and the piston rod. A piston rod guide gas charged accumulator is arranged between the piston rod and the damper body. | 05-06-2010 |
20100294603 | BRAKE WITH FIELD RESPONSIVE MATERIAL - A controllable brake with a shaft having an axis of rotation and a shaft end. The controllable brake including a controllable brake rotor connected with the shaft, the rotor having a rotation plane. The controllable brake includes a controllable brake magnetic field generator located proximate the controllable brake rotor, the controllable brake magnetic field generator for generating a controllable magnetic field strength. The controllable brake includes a controllable brake rotating magnetic target integral with the shaft proximate the shaft end, and a controllable brake electronics first electronic noncontacting magnetic sensor having a first sensor plane, the first electronic noncontacting magnetic sensor mounted with the first sensor plane parallel with the controllable brake rotor rotation plane, the first electronic noncontacting magnetic sensor monitoring the rotation of the controllable brake rotating magnetic target and the controllable brake rotor and simultaneously outputting at least two rotational positions of the controllable brake rotor wherein the controllable magnetic field strength generated by the controllable brake magnetic field generator is determined by the rotational positions to control a relative motion of the controllable brake rotor. | 11-25-2010 |
Robert H. Mimlitch, Rowlett, TX US
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20080220689 | Construction set for constructing a user-definable apparatus - A construction set for constructing a user-definable apparatus. for example a robot, is provided with one or more construction set components. The components may include components that are reconfigurable into other construction set components, and that have at least one demarcation defining adjacent segments thereof. The demarcations facilitate reconfiguration of the construction set components to produce other construction set components. The construction set may include an electromechanical drive assembly having an integrated speed control and operable to receive interchangeable. non-circular drive shafts. The electromechanical drive assembly may be configured to attach to and self-align relative to other construction set components. One or more of the components may be provided with openings through which the non-circular drive shafts may rotate. The drive shaft may be locked in relation to openings of components that allow the drive shaft to rotate via a lock plate. A bearing plate may also be included. | 09-11-2008 |
20080263628 | MANAGING COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN ROBOTS AND CONTROLLERS - The present disclosure is directed to a system and method for managing communications with robots. In some implementations, a computer network, where operators interface with the network to control movement of robots on a wireless computer network includes a network arena controller and a plurality of robot controllers. The network arena controller is configured to provide firewall policies to substantially secure communication between robot controllers and the associated robots. Each controller is included in a different robot and configured to wirelessly communicate with the network arena controller. Each robot controller executes firewall policies to substantially secure wireless communication. | 10-23-2008 |
20080269949 | SECURING COMMUNICATIONS WITH ROBOTS - The present disclosure is directed to a system and method for managing communications with robots. In some implementations, a computer network, where operators interface with the network to control movement of robots on a wireless computer network includes a network arena controller and a plurality of robot controllers. The network arena controller is configured to provide firewall policies to substantially secure communication between robot controllers and the associated robots. Each controller is included in a different robot and configured to wirelessly communicate with the network arena controller. Each robot controller executes firewall policies to substantially secure wireless communication. | 10-30-2008 |
Robert H. Mimlitch, Rowelett, TX US
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20110028069 | VIBRATION POWERED TOY - An apparatus includes a body, an eccentric load, a rotational motor coupled to the body and adapted to rotate the eccentric load, and a plurality of legs each having a leg base and a leg tip at a distal end relative to the leg base. At least a portion of the plurality of legs are constructed from a flexible material, are injection molded, are integrally coupled to the body at the leg base, and include at least one driving leg configured to cause the apparatus to move in a direction generally defined by an offset between the leg base and the leg tip as the rotational motor rotates the eccentric load. | 02-03-2011 |
Robert H. Mimlitch, Iii, Rowlett, TX US
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20090218301 | UNIVERSAL RACK MOUNTABLE SHELF - A support and method for supporting equipment within a rack system regardless of its design is disclosed. The base of the support includes a surface capable of supporting the equipment reducing unintended movement of the equipment. Brackets capable of being securely attached to the rack system, regardless of whether it is two-post or four-post in design, are associated with the base of the support. The method of the present invention comprises the steps of selecting a design of rack system, attaching the support of the present system, and placement of the equipment to be supported. | 09-03-2009 |
20110076914 | Vibration Powered Toy - An apparatus includes a housing, a rotational motor situated within the housing, an eccentric load adapted to be rotated by the rotational motor, and a plurality of legs each having a leg base and a leg tip at a distal end relative to the leg base. The legs are coupled to the housing at the leg base and include at least one driving leg constructed from a flexible material and configured to cause the apparatus to move in a direction generally defined by an offset between the leg base and the leg tip as the rotational motor rotates the eccentric load. | 03-31-2011 |
20110076916 | Vibration Powered Toy - An apparatus includes a housing, a rotational motor situated within the housing, an eccentric load adapted to be rotated by the rotational motor, and a plurality of legs each having a leg base and a leg tip at a distal end relative to the leg base. The legs are coupled to the housing at the leg base and include at least one driving leg constructed from a flexible material and configured to cause the apparatus to move in a direction generally defined by an offset between the leg base and the leg tip as the rotational motor rotates the eccentric load. | 03-31-2011 |
20110076917 | Vibration Powered Toy - An apparatus includes a housing, a rotational motor situated within the housing, an eccentric load adapted to be rotated by the rotational motor, and a plurality of legs each having a leg base and a leg tip at a distal end relative to the leg base. The legs are coupled to the housing at the leg base and include at least one driving leg constructed from a flexible material and configured to cause the apparatus to move in a direction generally defined by an offset between the leg base and the leg tip as the rotational motor rotates the eccentric load. | 03-31-2011 |
20110076918 | Vibration Powered Toy - An apparatus includes a housing, a rotational motor situated within the housing, an eccentric load adapted to be rotated by the rotational motor, and a plurality of legs each having a leg base and a leg tip at a distal end relative to the leg base. The legs are coupled to the housing at the leg base and include at least one driving leg constructed from a flexible material and configured to cause the apparatus to move in a direction generally defined by an offset between the leg base and the leg tip as the rotational motor rotates the eccentric load. | 03-31-2011 |
20110111671 | Display Case for Vibration Powered Device - An apparatus includes a fixed base, a platform supported by the fixed base, and a mechanism for causing vibration coupled to the platform and adapted to induce vibration of the platform sufficient to cause a vibration-powered vehicle to move across the platform without relying on an internal power supply of the vehicle. In some cases, a substantially planar cover is situated approximately parallel to the platform and spaced apart from the platform at a great enough distance to allow the vibration-powered vehicle to move across the platform and at a low enough distance to deter the vibration-powered vehicle from turning over. | 05-12-2011 |
20110117814 | HABITAT FOR VIBRATION POWERED DEVICE - A playset system for autonomous devices includes a communal area including a substantially horizontal and substantially planar area bounded by a plurality of side walls, a plurality of connectors, and a plurality of ports. Each port is disposed in a side wall, each port is situated adjacent to one of the connectors, and each port includes a gate adapted to open and close, to impede movement of the autonomous devices when closed, and to allow passage of the autonomous devices when open. | 05-19-2011 |
20110151742 | Components for Rapidly Constructing a User-Definable Apparatus - Mechanical and electromechanical components for rapidly constructing a user-definable apparatus may include components that are reconfigurable into other construction set components, and that have at least one demarcation defining adjacent segments thereof. The demarcations facilitate reconfiguration of the components to produce other construction set components. Openings to substantially prevent sharp edges from being formed during reconfiguration may be included in the components. An electromechanical drive assembly having an integrated speed control and operable to receive interchangeable, non-circular drive shafts may be provided. The electromechanical drive assembly may be configured to attach to and self-align relative to other construction set components. One or more of the components may be provided with openings through which the non-circular drive shafts may rotate. The drive shaft may be locked in relation to openings of components that allow the drive shaft to rotate via a lock plate. A bearing plate may also be included. | 06-23-2011 |
20120015585 | Vibration Powered Toy - An apparatus includes a body, an eccentric load, a rotational motor coupled to the body and adapted to rotate the eccentric load, and a plurality of legs each having a leg base and a leg tip at a distal end relative to the leg base. At least a portion of the plurality of legs are constructed from a flexible material, are injection molded, are integrally coupled to the body at the leg base, and include at least one driving leg configured to cause the apparatus to move in a direction generally defined by an offset between the leg base and the leg tip as the rotational motor rotates the eccentric load. | 01-19-2012 |
20120029695 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING AND CONTROLLING ROBOT COMPETITION - A system and method for operating robots in a robot competition. One embodiment of the system may include operator interfaces, where each operator interface is operable to control movement of a respective robot. A respective operator interface may be in communication with an associated operator radio, where each radio may have a low power RF output signal. A robot controller may be coupled to each robot in the robot competition. A robot radio may be coupled to a respective robot and in communication with a respective robot controller and operator radio. The robot radios may have a low power RF output signal while communicating with the respective operator radios. Alternatively, the radios may be short range radios, where a distance of communication may be a maximum of approximately 500 feet. | 02-02-2012 |
20120080533 | Modular Track for Autonomous Vehicles - An apparatus includes modular track sections adapted to be assembled into a track for autonomous vehicles. The track is configured such that the vehicles tend to stay on the track and that allows the autonomous vehicles to enter and exit the track from at least one side of the track. | 04-05-2012 |
20120178339 | Moving Attachments for a Vibration Powered Toy - An apparatus includes an appendage rotatably coupled to a body of a device adapted to move based on internally induced vibration of the device. The appendage can be attached directly to the body of the device or to a frame that is adapted to releasably attach to the device. The appendage is adapted to rotate about an axis of rotation as vibration induces motion of the device. The device can include a body, an eccentric load, a rotational motor coupled to the body and adapted to rotate the eccentric load, and a plurality of legs each having a leg base and a leg tip at a distal end relative to the leg base. At least one driving leg configured to cause the apparatus to move in a direction generally defined by an offset between the leg base and the leg tip as the rotational motor rotates the eccentric load. | 07-12-2012 |
20120178340 | Moving Attachments for a Vibration Powered Toy - An apparatus includes an appendage rotatably coupled to a body of a device adapted to move based on internally induced vibration of the device. The appendage can be attached directly to the body of the device or to a frame that is adapted to releasably attach to the device. The appendage is adapted to rotate about an axis of rotation as vibration induces motion of the device. The device can include a body, an eccentric load, a rotational motor coupled to the body and adapted to rotate the eccentric load, and a plurality of legs each having a leg base and a leg tip at a distal end relative to the leg base. At least one driving leg configured to cause the apparatus to move in a direction generally defined by an offset between the leg base and the leg tip as the rotational motor rotates the eccentric load. | 07-12-2012 |
20120264341 | Vibration-Powered Floating Object - A vibration-powered device adapted for flotation and propulsion on an upper surface in a liquid. The device having a body with a top side adapted to be at least partially disposed above the surface of the liquid, and a bottom side adapted to be at least partially submerged below the surface of the liquid. A vibration mechanism is disposed in the body. A propulsion fin is connected to the body. The fin includes a top side adapted to be disposed at least partially above the liquid surface, a bottom side adapted to be disposed at least partially below the surface. The vibration mechanism is adapted to oscillate the free distal end of the propulsion fin upward and downward. | 10-18-2012 |
20130084771 | Autonomous Bobble Head Toy - An apparatus includes a base, a drive mechanism attached to the base for causing the base to move across a support surface, a bobble head rotatably coupled to the base and rotatable about at least one axis, and a vibrating mechanism adapted to cause the bobble head to oscillate about at least one axis. | 04-04-2013 |
20130084773 | Autonomous Bobble Head Toy - An apparatus includes a base, a drive mechanism attached to the base for causing the base to move across a support surface, a bobble head rotatably coupled to the base and rotatable about at least one axis, and a vibrating mechanism adapted to cause the bobble head to oscillate about at least one axis. | 04-04-2013 |
20130084774 | AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE SYSTEM - An apparatus includes a housing, a rotational motor situated within the housing, an eccentric load adapted to be rotated by the rotational motor, and a plurality of legs each having a leg base and a leg tip at a distal end relative to the leg base. The legs are coupled to the housing at the leg base and include at least one driving leg constructed from a flexible material and configured to cause the apparatus to move in a direction generally defined by an offset between the leg base and the leg tip as the rotational motor rotates the eccentric load. | 04-04-2013 |
20130084775 | Autonomous Vehicle System - An apparatus includes a housing, a rotational motor situated within the housing, an eccentric load adapted to be rotated by the rotational motor, and a plurality of legs each having a leg base and a leg tip at a distal end relative to the leg base. The legs are coupled to the housing at the leg base and include at least one driving leg constructed from a flexible material and configured to cause the apparatus to move in a direction generally defined by an offset between the leg base and the leg tip as the rotational motor rotates the eccentric load. | 04-04-2013 |
20130090037 | MOVING ATTACHMENTS FOR A VIBRATION POWERED TOY - An apparatus includes a housing, a rotational motor situated within the housing, an eccentric load adapted to be rotated by the rotational motor, and a plurality of legs each having a leg base and a leg tip at a distal end relative to the leg base. The legs are coupled to the housing at the leg base and include at least one driving leg constructed from a flexible material and configured to cause the apparatus to move in a direction generally defined by an offset between the leg base and the leg tip as the rotational motor rotates the eccentric load. | 04-11-2013 |
20130091689 | Wall-Mountable Support Rack for Equipment - A wall mountable rack for equipment, and an associated method of assembly for the rack and a method of use for the rack is disclosed. Exemplary equipment that may be mounted in the rack includes power strips, patch panels, servers, tower computers, tape drives, hubs, switches, cabling and other equipment related thereto. | 04-18-2013 |
20130149935 | COMPONENTS FOR RAPIDLY CONSTRUCTING A USER-DEFINABLE APPARATUS - Mechanical and electromechanical components for rapidly constructing a user-definable apparatus may include components that are reconfigurable into other construction set components, and that have at least one demarcation defining adjacent segments thereof. The demarcations facilitate reconfiguration of the components to produce other construction set components. Openings to substantially prevent sharp edges from being formed during reconfiguration may be included in the components. An electromechanical drive assembly having an integrated speed control and operable to receive interchangeable, non-circular drive shafts may be provided. The electromechanical drive assembly may he configured to attach to and self-align relative to other construction set components. One or more of the components may he provided with openings through which the non-circular drive shafts may rotate. The drive shaft may be locked in relation to openings of components that, allow the drive shaft to rotate via a lock plate. A bearing plate may also be included. | 06-13-2013 |
20130171910 | Climbing Vibration-Driven Robot - An apparatus includes a housing, a rotational motor situated within the housing, a vibrating mechanism, and a plurality of appendages each having an appendage base proximal to the housing and an appendage tip distal from the housing. One or more of the appendages are adapted to cause the apparatus to move across a surface in a forward direction generally defined by a longitudinal offset between the appendage base and the appendage tip, and the appendages include two or more appendages disposed such that the appendage tips of the two or more appendages are adapted to contact opposing surfaces to produce a net force in a direction generally defined by a longitudinal offset between the appendage base and the appendage tip of the two or more appendages as the vibrating mechanism causes the apparatus to vibrate. The net force can allow the apparatus to climb when the opposing surfaces are inclined. | 07-04-2013 |
20140024288 | CLIMBING VIBRATION-DRIVEN ROBOT - An apparatus includes a housing, a rotational motor situated within the housing, a vibrating mechanism, and a plurality of appendages each having an appendage base proximal to the housing and an appendage tip distal from the housing. One or more of the appendages are adapted to cause the apparatus to move across a surface in a forward direction generally defined by a longitudinal offset between the appendage base and the appendage tip, and the appendages include two or more appendages disposed such that the appendage tips of the two or more appendages are adapted to contact opposing surfaces to produce a net force in a direction generally defined by a longitudinal offset between the appendage base and the appendage tip of the two or more appendages as the vibrating mechanism causes the apparatus to vibrate. The net force can allow the apparatus to climb when the opposing surfaces are inclined. | 01-23-2014 |
20140057525 | Ambulatory Toy - An ambulatory toy includes a body; a drive mechanism coupled to the body; a plurality of leg members coupled to the drive mechanism, each of the leg members having a distal end disposed downwardly in a first position and adapted to contact a support surface; and a self-righting member coupled to at least one of the legs. The self-righting member adapted to move the distal ends of the legs of the toy from a second position to the first downwardly disposed position. The method of self-righting using the self-righting member coupled to the leg. | 02-27-2014 |
20140094088 | Imitating Serpentine Motion In A Mechanical Figure - In one embodiment there is provided a mechanical device capable of mimicking a serpentine motion. The mechanical device includes a plurality of segmented portions interconnected consecutively at pivoted junctions. A rotational motor and an eccentric weight are secured about one segmented portion and at least one pair of legs extends from a segmented portion towards a contact surface and causes the segmented portion to move in a direction defined as the rotational motor rotates the eccentric weight. The additional segmented portions following the segmented leg portion follow in a serpentine motion as these portions rock and pivot to counter-balance the undulation caused by the segmented leg portion. | 04-03-2014 |
20150084494 | SLIDING RACK-MOUNTABLE RAILS FOR RACK-MOUNTABLE COMPONENTS - A support rail assembly for supporting a load in a computer rack system in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention includes a pair of rails configured to be secured to sides of computer equipment and secured to the rack system such that the computer equipment may slide into and out of the rack system. Each rail includes an inner rail slideably engaging an outer rail. The inner rail being secured to the sides of the computer equipment and the outer rail being secured to the front and rear racks. The outer rail having rear end and front end bracket that attach to the racks. Unique front end locking flanges and rear end locking flanges with rear end piloting flanges allow the outer rails to quickly pivot and lock into position. | 03-26-2015 |
Robert H. Mizwicki, Naperville, IL US
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20090196991 | Rapid action coater - A new device and process for continuously applying coatings, such as resin and additives or polymers or the like, to minerals is disclosed. The device and apparatus differ substantially from standard batch coating processes currently used by industry. The apparatus uses a horizontal cylinder with an internal auger and a series of injection ports distributed along the cylinder. Minerals that are to be coated are pretreated and passed through the mixing cylinder using the auger (which may comprise one or more screws with variable pitch blades). As the mineral particles pass through the cylinder various coating materials are injected by the injection ports. The complete system is described, the method of use is explained and the control system which allows for different products is described. | 08-06-2009 |
20100286306 | NO HEXA SHELL SAND - A formulation and method of use for eliminating the use of hexa in shell sand encapsulation is disclosed. The composition of matter consists of standard novalac resins with the hexa component replaced by solid granular resole or curing agent. The preferred formulation and method of compounding is given. Trace elements of ammonia, phenol and the like are further reduced by the addition of a preferred 50:50 mix of an ammonia buffer and masking agent. The preferred compounds for the ammonia buffer and masking agent mix are given. | 11-11-2010 |
20110104371 | RAPID ACTION COATER - A new device and process for continuously applying coatings, such as resin and additives or polymers or the like, to minerals is disclosed. The device and apparatus differ substantially from standard batch coating processes currently used by industry. The apparatus uses a horizontal cylinder with an internal auger and a series of injection ports distributed along the cylinder. Minerals that are to be coated are pretreated and passed through the mixing cylinder using the auger (which may comprise one or more screws with variable pitch blades). As the mineral particles pass through the cylinder various coating materials are injected by the injection ports. The complete system is described, the method of use is explained and the control system which allows for different products is described. | 05-05-2011 |
Robert H. Monnes, Randolph, MA US
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20100218421 | Flowerpot shield - The present invention concerns a flowerpot soil protection apparatus featuring a porous stretchable elastic fabric cylinder, wherein the fabric, while stretchable, is carefully chosen to prevent entanglement with fingers and paws. The upper edge of the cylinder features an elasticized sleeve containing a drawstring enabling the upper edge of the stretchable elastic fabric cylinder to be drawn snugly around the stem of a potted plant and secured to maintain the snug fit; the bottom edge of the cylinder features a closed elasticized sleeve containing a closed ring of elasticized cord enabling the bottom edge of the stretchable elastic fabric cylinder to be drawn and held snugly around the rim of a flowerpot containing a potted plant. The apparatus is reusable and easily installed and removed from a variety of flower pots. | 09-02-2010 |
Robert H. Nebeling, Wayne, NJ US
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20090117376 | Apparatus and Method for the Production of Corrugated and Laminated Board and Compositions Based Thereon - The invention relates to an application system for water-based adhesives to produce corrugated and laminated board products using less adhesive than traditionally possible. The water based colloidal adhesive is selected from the group consisting of biopolymer nanoparticles and formulations based thereon, polyvinyl acetate and formulations based thereon, polyvinyl alcohol blends and formulations based thereon, dextrins and formulations based thereon, polyacrylics and formulations based thereon, vinyl acetate-acrylic copolymers and formulations based thereon, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers and formulations based thereon, vinyl acetate-ethylene copolymers and formulations based thereon, and other adhesives of similar characteristics, and blends of any of the former. | 05-07-2009 |
Robert H. Notter, Pittsford, NY US
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20100055164 | SYNTHETIC LUNG SURFACTANT AND USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to synthetic lung surfactant compositions that contain one or more of phospholipase-resistant phospho-glycerol derivatives, phospholipase-resistant phospho-choline derivatives, and surface active proteins or peptides, more preferably a combination of at least two or all three of these materials. Novel phospholipase-resistant phospho-glycerol derivatives, phospholipase-resistant phospho-choline derivatives, and surface active peptides are also disclosed herein. Uses of the surfactant compositions of the present invention to treat endogenous surfactant dysfunctional or deficient lung tissue, to prepare synthetic peptides for use in the surfactant compositions, and to deliver therapeutic agents are also disclosed. | 03-04-2010 |
20140044775 | SYNTHETIC LUNG SURFACTANT AND USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to synthetic lung surfactant compositions that contain one or more of phospholipase-resistant phospho-glycerol derivatives, phospholipase-resistant phospho-choline derivatives, and surface active proteins or peptides, more preferably a combination of at least two or all three of these materials. Novel phospholipase-resistant phospho-glycerol derivatives, phospholipase-resistant phospho-choline derivatives, and surface active peptides are also disclosed herein. Uses of the surfactant compositions of the present invention to treat endogenous surfactant dysfunctional or deficient lung tissue, to prepare synthetic peptides for use in the surfactant compositions, and to deliver therapeutic agents are also disclosed. | 02-13-2014 |
Robert H. Nussenweig, League City, TX US
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20100068712 | OLIGONUCLEOTIDES FOR USE IN ALLELE-SPECIFIC PCR - The present invention relates to oligonucleotides complementary to a target polynucleotide, wherein the oligonucleotide comprises an LNA unit, a mismatch nucleobase, and an allele-specific nucleobase corresponding to an allele of the target polynucleotide. The invention further includes methods of using such oligonucleotides to detect and quantitate the frequency of particular alleles of a target polynucleotide. | 03-18-2010 |
Robert H. Obremski, Kokomo, IN US
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20110015804 | Vehicle Threshold Based Synchronous Communication System and Method - A system and method are provided for communicating data synchronously with a plurality of crash sensors onboard a vehicle. The system includes a control unit comprising interface circuitry for communicating with a plurality of crash sensors and providing synchronization signals to the crash sensors. The system also includes a communication bus coupled to the control unit for communicating with the crash sensors. The system further includes a plurality of crash sensors connected to the communication bus for communicating with the control unit. Each of the plurality of crash sensors receives one or more synchronization signals and is capable of transmitting data in response to the synchronous signals. The plurality of crash sensors each comprises logic for comparing a sensed parameter to a threshold and transmitting data when the sensed parameter exceeds the threshold. The logic further periodically transmits data based at least one of a time period and a synchronization count when the sensed parameter is less than the threshold. | 01-20-2011 |
Robert H. Osborn, Jr., Somerville, TN US
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20090075527 | Terminal with integral strain relief - A terminal and a method for making a terminal that includes a connector end and a terminal barrel, preferably formed from a sheet of metal. The terminal barrel includes a cylindrical wall having a first section corresponding to a first end and a second section corresponding to a second end. The thickness of the first section is reduced so that it is less than the thickness of the second section and the first section is flared to increase the diameter. The first end is flared after a nylon or plastic insulator is fitted over the terminal barrel. The first end is adapted for receiving an electrical conductor and the second end connects to the connector end. | 03-19-2009 |
20090075528 | 90-Degree ferrule and pin terminals - A ferrule or pin terminal is provided with a bend to facilitate terminations in confined or restricted spaces and provides consistency and uniformity. The ferrule terminal embodiment of the present invention includes a ferrule portion and a barrel portion. The ferrule portion includes a cylindrical wall, a first end, a second end, a longitudinal axis and a stress relief aperture. The ferrule portion is bent along the longitudinal axis to form a bend. The pin terminal embodiment of the present invention includes a solid pin portion and a barrel portion. The solid pin portion includes a body, a first end and a second end and has a longitudinal axis. The first end of the solid pin portion is angularly disposed from the second end. In both embodiments, the barrel portion includes a cylindrical body having a first end adapted to receive an electrical wire and a second end connected to the second end of the ferrule. | 03-19-2009 |
Robert H. Owen, Sr., Columbia City, IN US
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20090029596 | MOLDED ELECTRICAL SOCKET - A molded lamp socket. The molded lamp socket includes a lamp base body molded from a first plastic material providing a socket cavity with an opening for receiving a lamp bulb. The molded lamp socket also includes a lead extending from a first contact portion disposed in the socket cavity to a second contact portion spaced from the socket cavity. The molded lamp socket also includes a mounting body molded from a second plastic material providing a plug cavity encircling the second contact portion. The mounting body is overmolded with respect to the lamp base body. | 01-29-2009 |
20090101406 | ELECTRICAL JUNCTION ASSEMBLY FOR WIRING HARNESS - An electrical junction assembly for a wiring harness ( | 04-23-2009 |
20100159726 | WIRING SYSTEM AND CONNECTOR THEREFOR - A wiring system that allows easy installation into a vehicle and includes a connector that allows functional signals to perform a function in a connector while passing through the connector. | 06-24-2010 |
Robert H. Pagliaro, Jr., Mesa, AZ US
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20090042400 | SILICON SURFACE PREPARATION - Methods are provided for producing a pristine hydrogen-terminated silicon wafer surface with high stability against oxidation. The silicon wafer is treated with high purity, heated dilute hydrofluoric acid with anionic surfactant, rinsed in-situ with ultrapure water at room temperature, and dried. Alternatively, the silicon wafer is treated with dilute hydrofluoric acid, rinsed with hydrogen gasified water, and dried. The silicon wafer produced by the method is stable in a normal clean room environment for greater than 3 days and has been demonstrated to last without significant oxide regrowth for greater than 8 days. | 02-12-2009 |
Robert H. Pish, Minneapolis, MN US
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20100205013 | COMPONENT BASED INTERFACE TO HANDLE TASKS DURING CLAIM PROCESSING - A computer program is provided for developing component based software capable of handling insurance-related tasks. The program includes a data component that stores, retrieves and manipulates data utilizing a plurality of functions. Also provided is a client component that includes an adapter component that transmits and receives data to/from the data component. The client component also includes a business component that serves as a data cache and includes logic for manipulating the data. A controller component is also included which is adapted to handle events generated by a user utilizing the business component to cache data and the adapter component to ultimately persist data to a data repository. In use, the client component is suitable for receiving a plurality of tasks that achieve an insurance-related goal upon completion, allowing users to add new tasks that achieve the goal upon completion, allowing the users to edit the tasks, and generating a historical record of the tasks that are completed. | 08-12-2010 |
20110270898 | COMPONENT BASED INFORMATION LINKING DURING CLAIM PROCESSING - A computer system includes a server computer and an insurance claim database. The insurance claim database stores data in electronic format and includes a claim folder that decomposes data of an insurance claim for an insured event into a plurality of levels, the plurality of levels including a policy level, a claim level, a participant level and a line level. The server computer is configured to generate a user interactive interface that interactively displays at least one of the plurality of levels reflecting information related to a policy, the claim, claimants and an insured person in a structured format to a plurality of users, and to allow each of the users to simultaneously interact with one of the plurality of levels to retrieve and enter data for the same insurance claim. | 11-03-2011 |
20150088558 | COMPONENT BASED INTERFACE TO HANDLE TASKS DURING CLAIM PROCESSING - A computer program is provided for developing component based software capable of handling insurance-related tasks. The program includes a data component that stores, retrieves and manipulates data utilizing a plurality of functions. Also provided is a client component that includes an adapter component that transmits and receives data to/from the data component. The client component also includes a business component that serves as a data cache and includes logic for manipulating the data. A controller component is also included which is adapted to handle events generated by a user utilizing the business component to cache data and the adapter component to ultimately persist data to a data repository. In use, the client component is suitable for receiving a plurality of tasks that achieve an insurance-related goal upon completion, allowing users to add new tasks that achieve the goal upon completion, allowing the users to edit the tasks, and generating a historical record of the tasks that are completed. | 03-26-2015 |
Robert H. Polsky, Plymouth Meeting, PA US
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20090061751 | Dynamic barrier isolation chamber - The invention concerns an isolation chamber for isolating substances from the ambient while simultaneously maintaining aseptic conditions within the isolation chamber and protecting the operator from potent compounds. The isolation chamber comprises a first container surrounding and defining an isolation space of holding the substances and a second container surrounding the first container. Preferably, the pressure of the isolation space is lower than the pressure of the barrier space. | 03-05-2009 |
20100314960 | DYNAMIC BARRIER ISOLATION CHAMBER - The invention concerns an isolation chamber for isolating substances from the ambient. The isolation chamber comprises a first container surrounding and defining an isolation space for holding the substances and a second container surrounding the first container. A barrier space is positioned between the first and the second containers. Preferably, the pressure of the isolation space is lower than the pressure of the barrier space. | 12-16-2010 |
Robert H. Reamey, Palo Alto, CA US
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20110059548 | Laser Capture Microdissection (LCM) Extraction Device and Device Carrier, and Method for Post-LCM Fluid Processing - The present invention generally discloses an extraction system that provides a locale for fluid processing and extraction on a post-microcapture transfer film. The extraction system includes a transfer film carrier and an extraction device forming a reservoir. The extraction system selectively excludes regions of the transfer film from the reservoir to advantageously reduce contamination due to matter adhered to the transfer film by non-specific transfer. | 03-10-2011 |
Robert H. Ricciardelli, Waukesha, WI US
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20110083669 | Gas Flow Diverter For Respiratory Monitoring Device - A gas flow diverter for increasing the turbulence of an incoming respiratory gas flow through a respiratory gas sensor is provided. The diverter is positioned at a patient or inlet end of a tube section of the sensor in order to divert the respiratory gas flow from the patient generally equally across the cross-sectional area of the tube section. The diverter can be formed integrally as a part of the sensor, or can be releasably attached to the sensor or to an adapter that is releasably connected to the inlet end of the sensor for use in situations in which the volume of the incoming respiratory gas flow from the patient is greatly reduced due to the size of the patient, i.e., when the patient is an infant. | 04-14-2011 |
Robert H. Schiestl, Encino, CA US
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20100267037 | GENOTOXICITY AS A BIOMARKER FOR INFLAMMATION - The invention provides a method for detection of inflammatory disease in a subject that comprises assaying a test sample of peripheral blood from the subject for a marker of DNA damage. An elevated amount of marker present in the test sample compared to control sample is indicative of inflammatory disease activity, including sub-clinical inflammation. The method can be adapted for quantitatively monitoring the efficacy of treatment of inflammatory disease in a subject. Markers of DNA damage include single- and/or double-stranded breaks in leukocytes, oxidative DNA damage in leukocytes, or a marker of nitric oxide oxidative activity (protein nitrosylation in leukocytes). The inflammatory disease can be inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease). The invention may also be used for detection of other types of inflammatory disease, such as non-immune intestinal inflammatory disease (diverticulitis, pseudomembranous colitis), autoimmune diseases (rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, multiple sclerosis, psoriasis, uveitis, vasculitis), or non-immune lung diseases (asthma, chronic obstructive lung disease, and interstitial pneumonitis). This unexpected discovery of markers of genotoxicity present in circulating leukocytes enables detection of inflammation occurring at a localized site with a relatively simple and minimally invasive assay using peripheral blood. | 10-21-2010 |
20110065131 | ASSAYS FOR MUTAGENESIS DETECTION - The disclosure provides methods, systems, and kits for assaying an agent for mutagenic properties. The methods systems and kits utilize a DEL selectable marker and a colorimetric detection systems. Also included are methods systems and kits that utilize a DEL selectable marker and a regent that detects mitochondrial activity. | 03-17-2011 |
20130231518 | COMPOUNDS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR MITIGATING TISSUE DAMAGE AND LETHALITY - Embodiments of the present invention provide compounds and compositions thereof, which are effective for mitigating tissue damage or lethality induced by an agent, and methods of making and using the same. | 09-05-2013 |
20130323746 | GENOTOXICITY AS A BIOMARKER FOR INFLAMMATION - The invention provides a method for detection of inflammatory disease in a subject that comprises assaying a test sample of peripheral blood from the subject for a marker of DNA damage. An elevated amount of marker present in the test sample compared to control sample is indicative of inflammatory disease activity, including sub-clinical inflammation. The method can be adapted for quantitatively monitoring the efficacy of treatment of inflammatory disease in a subject. Markers of DNA damage include single- and/or double-stranded breaks in leukocytes, oxidative DNA damage in leukocytes, or a marker of nitric oxide oxidative activity (protein nitrosylation in leukocytes). The inflammatory disease can be inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease). The invention may also be used for detection of other types of inflammatory disease, such as non-immune intestinal inflammatory disease (diverticulitis, pseudomembranous colitis), autoimmune diseases (rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, multiple sclerosis, psoriasis, uveitis, vasculitis), or non-immune lung diseases (asthma, chronic obstructive lung disease, and interstitial pneumonitis). This unexpected discovery of markers of genotoxicity present in circulating leukocytes enables detection of inflammation occurring at a localized site with a relatively simple and minimally invasive assay using peripheral blood. | 12-05-2013 |
20140154225 | METHOD FOR COMBINED CONDITIONING AND CHEMOSELECTION IN A SINGLE CYCLE - A method of radiation-free hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) transplantation comprises administering to a mammalian subject one or two doses of 2 to 10 mg/kg body weight of a purine base analog, such as 6TG as a pre-conditioning step. The method further comprises engrafting into the subject hypoxanthine-guanine phosphoribosyltransferase (HPRT)-deficient donor HSCs within 48 to 72 hours of the pre-conditioning step; and administering to the subject about 1 to 5 mg/kg of the purine base analog every two to four days for two to eight weeks following the engrafting step. The method is performed in the absence of pre-conditioning via radiation. The subject is therefore not treated with myeloablative radiation in preparation for transplantation, and thus the subject is free of myeloablative radiation-induced toxicity. | 06-05-2014 |
20150037789 | SYSTEMIC GENOTOXICITY AS BLOOD MARKER FOR ALLERGIC INFLAMMATION - The invention provides a method for detection of allergic inflammation in a subject that comprises assaying a test sample of peripheral blood from the subject for a marker of DNA damage. An elevated amount of marker present in the test sample compared to control sample is indicative of inflammation. The method can be adapted for quantitatively monitoring the efficacy of treatment of allergic inflammation in a subject. Markers of DNA damage include single- and/or double-stranded breaks in leukocytes, oxidative DNA damage in leukocytes, or a marker of nitric oxide oxidative activity (protein nitrosylation in leukocytes). This unexpected discovery of markers of systemic genotoxicity present in circulating leukocytes enables detection of allergic inflammation with a relatively simple and minimally invasive assay using peripheral blood. | 02-05-2015 |
Robert H. Slaughter, Jr., Spring, TX US
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20100252326 | MODULAR SYSTEM FOR A BACK REAMER AND METHOD - A modular back reamer to be used in subterranean drilling includes a drive stem connected to a drill string and configured to support a reamer body, the reamer body providing a plurality of receptacles, wherein the receptacles are configured to retain a cutting leg assembly at varying heights within a predetermined range, and a plurality of shims engaged within the receptacles to secure the cutting leg assemblies at a specified height within the predetermined range, wherein the cutting leg assembly is secured to the reamer body with at least one mechanical fastener. | 10-07-2010 |
20100319993 | DOWNHOLE TOOL LEG RETENTION METHODS AND APPARATUS - A back reamer includes a drive stem configured to support a main reamer body, the main reamer body including a plurality of receptacles, and a plurality of cutting leg assemblies in positive locking engagement with the plurality of receptacles to restrict radial movement of the cutting leg assemblies. | 12-23-2010 |
20120306196 | ANTI-BACK OFF DEVICE FOR DOWN HOLE TOOLS AND DRIVE SYSTEMS - A percussion drilling assembly for drilling a borehole, the assembly including a tubular casing having a central axis defined therethrough and a lower end, a driver sub having an upper end threadingly engaged with the lower end of the tubular casing, and an annular locking member disposed between the tubular easing and the driver sub. The annular locking member is configured to engage the tubular casing and the driver sub, and is configured to prevent separation of the driver sub from the tubular casing. The annular locking member includes a deformable elongate member. | 12-06-2012 |
20140182937 | ROLLER CONE DRILL BIT - A roller cone drill bit having a bit body. The bit body has a journal bearing coupled to an end portion thereof. A roller cone is coupled to the journal bearing. A first cutting element is coupled to the roller cone. A ratio of a radius of curvature of a crest portion of the first cutting element to a diameter of the first cutting element is between about 0.3:1 and about 0.8:1. A second cutting element is coupled to the roller cone. A ratio of a radius of curvature of a crest portion of the second cutting element to a diameter of the second cutting element is between about 0.05:1 and about 0.3:1. A height of the second cutting element is greater than the height of the first cutting element h between about 0.1 mm and about 6 mm. | 07-03-2014 |
20140182938 | PISTON STRIKE FACE AND BIT INTERFACE FOR PERCUSSION HAMMER DRILL - A percussion drilling assembly includes a housing with a hammer bit disposed in the lower end portion thereof and configured to move longitudinally within the housing. The hammer bit includes an annular bit shank having a bit strike face and a cutting structure at a lower end portion thereof. An annular piston having a piston strike face arranged and designed to strike the bit strike face is also disposed in the housing. At least one of the bit strike face and the piston strike face has a toroidal curvature profile. A method includes one or more of lowering the percussion drilling assembly into a borehole, engaging the cutting structure with a formation, and impacting the bit strike face of the annular bit shank with the piston strike face of the annular piston. | 07-03-2014 |
20140182939 | PERCUSSION DRILL BIT WITH CONICAL CUTTING ELEMENTS - A percussion drill bit for drilling a borehole. The drill bit includes a bit body having a bit face disposed on an axial end portion thereof. First and second cutting elements are disposed on the bit face. A cutting plane is defined in tangential contact with crest portion of the first and second cutting elements. A third cutting element on the bit face is at least partially positioned between the first and second cutting elements. The third cutting element is at least partially conical, and a crest portion of the third cutting element is offset from the cutting plane. | 07-03-2014 |
20140182947 | CUTTING INSERT FOR PERCUSSION DRILL BIT - A cutting insert for a percussion hammer bit. The cutting insert includes a base portion for coupling to a bit face of the percussion hammer bit. An extension portion is coupled to the base portion and axially offset therefrom along a longitudinal axis extending through the base portion and the extension portion. The extension portion includes at least three lobes that are circumferentially offset from one another around the longitudinal axis. The lobes extend axially away from the base portion, and the lobes extend radially outward from the longitudinal axis. | 07-03-2014 |
Robert H. Suva, Windham, ME US
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20080306152 | COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING PRODRUGS OF FLORFENICOL AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention provides compositions and methods for administering florfenicol to mammals. The compositions contain a prodrug of florfenicol in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In one embodiment the prodrug is an esterized form of florfenicol. Examples of suitable prodrugs include one or a combination of one or a combination of the following: florfenicol acetate, florfenicol propionate, florfenicol butyrate, florfenicol pentanoate, florfenicol hexanoate, florfenicol heptanoate, florfenicol octanoate, florfenicol nanoate, florfenicol decanoate, florfenicol undecanoate, florfenicol dodecanoate, and florfenicol phthalate. In another embodiment the prodrug is converted into the florfenicol in vivo by the action of one or more endogenous esterases. The invention also provides new compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds, and methods for their administration. | 12-11-2008 |
Robert H. Tamis, Paradise Valley, AZ US
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20100169115 | SYSTEM FOR MATCHING INDIVIDUALS WITH HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS AND METHODS THEREOF - A system for matching individuals with health care providers and methods thereof. The system is capable of collecting information from health care providers and individuals and thereafter matching individuals with clinical trial providers based upon that information by utilizing coding to eliminate medical terminology ambiguity. The system continually updates the degree of likelihood of a match of a health care provider with an individual based upon individual feedback and clinical trial provider feedback relating to results achieved from treatment provided by a given health care provider. The system also notifies individuals of experimental clinical trials that can be potentially applicable to the individual based upon the information provided by the individual. | 07-01-2010 |
20120209628 | SYSTEM FOR MATCHING INDIVIDUALS WITH HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS AND METHODS THEREOF - A system for matching individuals with health care providers and methods thereof. The system is capable of collecting information from health care providers and individuals and thereafter matching individuals with clinical trial providers based upon that information by utilizing coding to eliminate medical terminology ambiguity. The system continually updates the degree of likelihood of a match of a health care provider with an individual based upon individual feedback and clinical trial provider feedback relating to results achieved from treatment provided by a given health care provider. The system also notifies individuals of experimental clinical trials that can be potentially applicable to the individual based upon the information provided by the individual. | 08-16-2012 |
Robert H. Terbrueggen, Manhattan Beach, CA US
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20100028984 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR BIOCHIP MULTIPLEXING - The invention is directed to a method of analyzing a plurality of biochips. In particular, the method includes inserting a first biochip in to a first station of an analysis device, inserting a second biochip into a second station of the analysis device, wherein each of the first and second biochips comprise a substrate that includes an array of detection electrodes, each including a different capture binding ligand, a different target analyte, and a label, and a plurality of electrical contacts, detecting current as an indication of the presence of the labels on the first biochip and detecting current as an indication of the presence of the labels on the second biochip. | 02-04-2010 |
Robert H. Thibadeau, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20090235109 | HYBRID COMPUTER SECURITY CLOCK - A clock object is provides, which includes a clock time and a monotonic time that are readable by the electronic device. The monotonic time is incremented every read of the monotonic time from the clock object. The clock object can also include an indication of a level of trust of the clock time. | 09-17-2009 |
20100223440 | Single Command Payload Transfers Block of Security Functions to a Storage Device - A storage device has a storage medium and a processor. The processor is disposed within the storage device and is adapted to receive multiple commands as a command block over an interface. The processor is adapted to extract each of the multiple commands from the single block for execution on the storage device. | 09-02-2010 |
20110197259 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROCESSOR OR WEB LOGON - A system is for a proof of knowledge enrollment or authentication. The system includes a processor having an input, an output and a routine; and a display having an image from the output of the processor. The routine is structured to input from the input of the processor a plurality of different position selections and/or a plurality of different path selections on the image. The routine is further structured to authenticate the proof of knowledge as a function of the plurality of different position selections and/or the plurality of different path selections on the image. | 08-11-2011 |
20120233449 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MEASURING TRUSTWORTHINESS OF A SELF-PROTECTING DRIVE - A method for measuring the trustworthiness of a self-protecting drive includes receiving a measurement from an element within a transitive chain of trust, processing the received measurement, storing the measurement as a verification value, comparing the verification value with a reference verification value stored on the self-protecting drive, and unlocking at least a portion of the self-protecting drive when the reference verification value corresponds to the verification value. A self-protecting drive includes a boot partition, a trusted partition, a master boot partition, a primary partition, a secondary partition, and a particular table that has a verification platform configuration register and a reference platform configuration register. The primary partition is inaccessible until the self-protecting drive determines that a value stored in the verification platform configuration register corresponds to a value stored in the reference platform configuration register. | 09-13-2012 |
20130151862 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DIGITAL EVIDENCE PRESERVATION, PRIVACY, AND RECOVERY - Systems and methods for preserving digital evidence using a self-protecting storage device are provided, by copying digital evidence from a source drive to a self-protecting storage device, writing and storing metadata relating to the copying such as date, time, and those present, and engaging the self-protecting features of the storage device such that the copied digital evidence cannot be altered. | 06-13-2013 |
20140331057 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROCESSOR OR WEB LOGON - A system is for a proof of knowledge enrollment or authentication. The system includes a processor having an input, an output and a routine; and a display having an image from the output of the processor. The routine is structured to input from the input of the processor a plurality of different position selections and/or a plurality of different path selections on the image. The routine is further structured to authenticate the proof of knowledge as a function of the plurality of different position selections and/or the plurality of different path selections on the image. | 11-06-2014 |
20150058638 | Data Transcription in a Data Storage Device - A method of protecting information in a data storage device is provided. The method includes receiving, in the data storage device, encrypted data via a host computer in which the data storage device is employed. The encrypted data is then decrypted, and re-encrypted, in the data storage device, either before storage or just before data is transferred back to the host computer. The decryption and re-encryption (transcription) is performed substantially independently of the host computer. In addition, a data storage device, readable by a computer system, for implementing the above method for protecting information is provided. | 02-26-2015 |
Robert H. Tukey, San Diego, CA US
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20080313748 | Transgenic Non-Human Animals Comprising the Human Udp-Glucuronosyltransferase 1A (Ugt1a) Gene Locus and Methods of Using Them - The invention provides non-human transgenic animals, and cell lines, host cells, tissues and isolated organs, comprising the human UDP-glucuronosyltransferase IA (UGT1A) gene locus. In one aspect, the endogenous UGT1A gene locus of the non-human transgenic animal has been partially or completely “knocked out.” In another aspect, the invention is directed to drug screening, design and discovery. In another aspect, the invention is directed to determining the toxicity or metabolism of a compound, e.g., a toxin or drug, including environmental, dietary, cosmetic, biological warfare or other known or potentially toxic compounds. In another aspect, the invention is directed to deteuiining the toxicity or metabolism of a compound during a particular metabolic state of an animal, e.g., including pregnancy, stress, diet, age or a particular genotype. | 12-18-2008 |
Robert H. Unnerstall, Jr., St. Charles, MO US
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20110089652 | MATERIAL HANDLING CART AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING THE SAME - A material handling cart for transporting a load of materials is provided. The material handling cart includes a base frame, a support frame coupled to the base frame, and a shelf coupled to at least one of the support frame and the base frame, the shelf pivotable between a raised position in which the shelf is adjacent the support frame and a lowered position in which the shelf is seated atop of the base frame, the shelf configured to receive the load of materials. The material handling cart also includes a flexible restraining member removably coupled to the support frame, the flexible restraining member configured to be adjustably tensioned about the load of materials to secure the load of materials to the base frame and the support frame during transport. | 04-21-2011 |
Robert H. Versaw, Jr., Muskegon, MI US
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20090188923 | UREA SOLUTION TANK ASSEMBLY - A tank for storing urea solution and a tank assembly for storing disparate fluids, such as diesel fluid and urea solution, are disclosed. The tank may further include a filler assembly and/or a sensor assembly, either of which are adapted to be connected to the tank without the use of separate fasteners, The tank assembly may include a reservoir and a sensor for automatically diverting non-conforming urea solution to the reservoir. A recess may be defined in the tank body in order to accommodate a strap for securing the tank to the frame of vehicle. The tank may include parallel sidewalls that include a projection on one and a corresponding indentation on the other in order to allow the tanks to be easily stacked during assembly. | 07-30-2009 |
Robert H. Vogliano, Tallmadge, OH US
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20100071795 | FLEXIBLE HOSES HAVING A KINK, CRUSH, AND BURST RESISTANT CONSTRUCTION - A flexible hose construction with enhanced levels of kink, crush, and burst resistance. The hose includes an inner tubular member, an outer tubular member, a yarn layer disposed between the inner and outer tubular members, and a plurality of reinforcement strips within the outer tubular member. The reinforcement strips are helically wound with a given pitch about the lumen of the tubular member. The outer tubular member is composed of a first compound containing an olefin block copolymer and a styrene/ethylene-butylene/styrene-based thermoplastic elastomer. The reinforcement strips are composed of a second compound containing a thermoplastic elastomer and a polypropylene homopolymer. | 03-25-2010 |
20110303317 | KINK, CRUSH, AND BURST RESISTANT FLEXIBLE HOSE - The flexible hose of the present invention is crush resistant, burst resistant, and virtually impossible to kink in normal use and is applicable to hoses that are designed for delivering virtually any kind of fluid including water, organic liquids, aqueous based herbicides, aqueous based insecticides, industrial chemicals, beverages, air, industrial gases, vacuum, and the like. The hose design of the present invention is particularly applicable to garden hoses for the delivery of water. In fact, garden hoses having the construction of the present invention are highly resistant to kinking and almost never kink when being used in conventional lawn, garden, and cleaning applications. | 12-15-2011 |
20140021021 | CONVEYOR BELT - The present invention reveals a method of manufacturing a fabric reinforcement having improved peel adhesion characteristics which is of particular value in reinforcing endless belts, wherein at least two layers of fabric material are embedded in the fabric reinforcement, said process comprising (1) impregnating a fabric material with a bonding agent in a plastisol to form coated fabric material, (2) applying a plastisol layer between two or more layers of coated fabric thereby creating a belt carcass, (3) continuously feeding the belt carcass into a double belt press which presses the impregnated fabric materials together with the plastisol layer(s) at a pressure of at least 5 psi to produce a preformed fabric carcass while (4) heating the preformed fabric carcass to a temperature which is within the range of 360° F. to 450° F. for a period of at least 6 minutes, and (5) continuously withdrawing the fabric carcass from the press. | 01-23-2014 |
Robert H. Yacobellis, Chicago, IL US
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20080270307 | Method and Apparatus for Enabling Digital Rights Management in File Transfers - Embodiments of the invention generally provide a method and apparatus for enabling digital rights management in file transfers. One embodiment of a method for transferring digital content from a first user to a second user, includes transferring ownership of an instance of the digital content to the second user, where the instance of the digital content resides on a first device belonging to the first user. Copies of the digital content are then deleted from one or more additional devices belonging to the first user (including at least one offline device). | 10-30-2008 |
20110107362 | SYSTEM PROVIDING SPONSORED CONTENT - A system receives an indication of selection of an item in a broadcast segment from an end device. A broadcast segment is identified by the selection and a broadcast segment schedule. An item ID is determined using the identified broadcast segment and the broadcast segment schedule, and a corresponding sponsor of the item is determined using the item ID and the identified broadcast segment. An anonymized message, including the item ID and a request for information, is sent to the corresponding sponsor. A reply is received from the corresponding sponsor, and forwarded to an end user contact. | 05-05-2011 |
20150026717 | SYSTEM PROVIDING SPONSORED CONTENT - A system receives an indication of selection of an item in a broadcast segment from an end device. A broadcast segment is identified by the selection and a broadcast segment schedule. An item ID is determined using the identified broadcast segment and the broadcast segment schedule, and a corresponding sponsor of the item is determined using the item ID and the identified broadcast segment. An anonymized message, including the item ID and a request for information, is sent to the corresponding sponsor. A reply is received from the corresponding sponsor, and forwarded to an end user contact. | 01-22-2015 |
Robert H. Yolken, Baltimore, MD US
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20100093651 | Artemisinin Derivatives - This disclosure provides improved derivatives of artemisinin; pharamaceutical compositions containing these compounds; methods for preparing these compounds and compositions; methods of using these compounds and compositions for preventing, controlling or treating infectious diseases including but not limited to parasitic infectious diseases such as | 04-15-2010 |