Robert Joseph
Robert Joseph Alberte, Jr., Oconomowoc, WI US
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20090262068 | SPACE EFFICENT SORTABLE TABLE - A sortable and space efficient graphical user interface and a system for the efficient display of sortable data are disclosed herein. The graphical user interface may include at least one column, at least one row and a data cell defined by the intersection of at least one column and at least one row. First and second data may be displayed in the data cell. A first header is associated with the first column and identifies the first data. A second header is associated with the first column and identifies the second data. In the system for displaying sortable data, a graphical user interface is displayed upon a graphical display. A table is displayed as at least a portion of the graphical user interface, the table having a column with a plurality of rows, each row displaying first and second data and a first header associated with a first data and a second header associated with the second data. | 10-22-2009 |
20090299150 | PATIENT MONITORING SYSTEM WITH HEALTH STATUS INDICATOR - A patient monitoring system is disclosed herein. The patient monitoring system includes a computer adapted to assess the health of a patient, and to generate a health status indicator for the patient. The health status indicator comprising a visual gradient adapted to visually convey the assessed health of the patient. The system also includes a display operatively connected to the computer. The display is configured to display the health status indicator comprising the visual gradient. | 12-03-2009 |
20090306482 | PATIENT MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A patient monitoring system is disclosed herein. The patient monitoring system includes a processor configured to receive patient data from a monitored patient, to provide a plurality of computer-generated task based on the patient data, and to provide a computer-generated task priority for each of the computer-generated tasks. The patient monitoring system also includes a display connected to the processor. The display is configured to generally simultaneously visually convey the patient data, the computer-generated task, and the computer-generated task priority. | 12-10-2009 |
20100225481 | TELEMETRY SYSTEM AND METHOD - A telemetry system is disclosed herein. The telemetry system includes a transmitter configured to provide tracking data, and a receiver adapted to define a coverage area. The receiver is configured to receive the tracking data from the transmitter only when the transmitter is within the coverage area. The telemetry system also includes a processor configured to receive the tracking data from the receiver. The processor is configured to estimate the location of the transmitter when the transmitter is outside the coverage area based on the tracking data. | 09-09-2010 |
20100225501 | TELEMETRY SYSTEM AND METHOD - A telemetry system is disclosed herein. The telemetry system includes a transmitter/monitor configured to provide tracking data and monitoring data, and a receiver adapted to define a coverage area. The receiver is configured to receive the tracking data and the monitoring data from the transmitter/monitor when the transmitter/monitor is within the coverage area. The telemetry system also includes a processor configured to receive the tracking data and the monitoring data from the receiver, analyze the tracking data and the monitoring data, and identify an alarm condition based on the analysis of the tracking data and the monitoring data. | 09-09-2010 |
Robert Joseph Almassy, Alexandria, VA US
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20110311234 | OPTICAL MODULATION UTILIZING STRUCTURES INCLUDING METAMATERIALS - An optical modulation system includes a metamaterial structure configured to receive and process an input optical signal at at least one operational wavelength, where the metamaterial structure changes between a transmissive state and a non-transmissive state with respect to the optical signal(s) at the operational wavelength(s) in response to an external stimulus applied to the metamaterial structure. An external stimulus source is coupled with the metamaterial structure and is configured to change the metamaterial structure between its transmissive and non-transmissive states by applying selected stimulus pulses to the metamaterial structure. The optical modulation system processes the input optical signal to output a modulated optical signal that modulates in correspondence with the selected pulses applied to the metamaterial structure. | 12-22-2011 |
Robert Joseph Backofen, Lowell, MA US
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20110066696 | COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL - One aspect relates to a communication protocol for communicating between one or more entities, such as devices, hosts or any other system capable of communicating over a network. A protocol is provided that allows communication between entities without a priori knowledge of the communication protocol. In such a protocol, for example, information describing a data structure of the communication protocol is transferred between communicating entities. Further, an authentication protocol is provided for providing bidirectional authentication between communicating entities. In one specific example, the entities include a master device and a slave device coupled by a serial link. In another specific example, the communication protocol may be used for performing unbalanced transmission between communicating entities. | 03-17-2011 |
Robert Joseph Baschnagel, Garden City, NY US
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20090325770 | EXERCISE BALL AND SIMILAR STATIONARY EXERCISE EQUIPMENT - An exercise ball including: a spherical elastomer ball; and a device one of mounted and integral therewith for one or more of; increasing a usefulness of the ball for performing a greater range of exercises than would be possible without the device; increasing a stability of the ball to minimize injuries resulting from use thereof; and increasing an easiness of use of the ball than would be possible without the device. | 12-31-2009 |
Robert Joseph Baschnagel, Iii, Garden City, NY US
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20130299528 | COAT HANGER WITH ROLLING LINT REMOVER THEREON - A coat hanger with rolling lint remover mounted thereon in accordance with the present invention comprising a hanger main body and a rotatable lint remover. The rotatable lint remover is a cylindrical tube in shape having a sticky exterior surface that can pick up fuzz, hair, and lint from clothing when it is rolled over the clothing. In one embodiment, the rotatable lint remover has an opening along the length of the cylindrical tube so that it can be clip over on the transverse bar of the coat hanger. Thus, when a user holds the coat hanger and put the rotatable lint remover on the clothing, the sticky tube can pick up fuzz, hair, and lint from the clothing while it is rolled on the clothing. | 11-14-2013 |
20140044296 | AUDIBLE SOUNDS PLAY DEVICE CLIP ON TO SPOON AND FORK - The invention is a recording and playing device that can clip on to an eating utensil for example a fork or spoon for use by a parent or a child caregiver when feeding a child. The child is rewarded with a pleasing sound if he or she eats the food and punished with a negative sound if he or she does not eat the food. The device of the present invention may have various shapes from an airplane to a cartoon character so it can produce both visual and audio stimulation/entertaining effect to attract and maintain the interest of a child and encourage a child to eat more varieties of food. | 02-13-2014 |
20140045595 | FRIENDLY FANTASY GAME CHALLENGE - The present invention differs in that owners predict and rank players for each position and each player depending on the matchup have a point multiplier. This present fantasy sports system further expand the fantasy sports game play to incorporate real time moves such as live substitution and predicting play calls. Furthermore, owners may draft their fantasy team to include players of the past or retain the same fantasy team to develop players you drafted in previous fantasy league years. | 02-13-2014 |
20140051937 | THROAT SPRAY DEVICE WITH ILLUMINATION - A throat spray device with light apparatus, which providing lightening and allow the user of the throat spray to see his or her throat in a mirror, is disclosed in the present invention. Said throat spray device comprises of a throat spray of any kind that is commercially appropriate, a light apparatus with attachment means which attach the light apparatus to said throat spray. Said light apparatus is powered with a battery and has lightening means controlled by a on/off switch. | 02-20-2014 |
20140139183 | Mobile Device Charger With Support Stand System - A mobile device charger is disclosed in the present invention. Said charger further comprising a stand member which can support the mobile device in either a standing horizontally or vertical position for easy viewing of the device screen. Said stand member may be constructed as a built-in part of the charger or may be construct as a separate adaptor which adapts the charger into a support system for the mobile device and allows for it to stand either horizontally or vertically on a table top. | 05-22-2014 |
Robert Joseph Basnett, Leander, TX US
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20130044083 | CRT Light Pen Interface for Flat Panel Displays - A CRT light pen emulating interface with power save and remote access for flat panel displays includes a pen flat panel display that indicates at least one of a user action with a light pen switch or other device and a presence of a light pen emulating object positioned on or proximate to a display surface of the electromagnetic pen flat panel display. A light pen emulating object is positioned proximate to the electromagnetic pen flat panel display. A processor generates a light pen emulation signal comprising position data for the light pen emulating object relative to the display surface of the electromagnetic flat panel display. A light pen CRT electronic interface converts the position data for the light pen emulating object into a corresponding signal that is comparable to a signal generated by a CRT light pen viewing a scanning dot on the CRT screen. | 02-21-2013 |
20150130773 | CRT Light Pen Interface For Flat Panel Displays - A CRT light pen emulating interface with power save and remote access for flat panel displays includes a pen flat panel display that indicates at least one of a user action with a light pen switch or other device and a presence of a light pen emulating object positioned on or proximate to a display surface of the electromagnetic pen flat panel display. A light pen emulating object is positioned proximate to the electromagnetic pen flat panel display. A processor generates a light pen emulation signal comprising position data for the light pen emulating object relative to the display surface of the electromagnetic flat panel display. A light pen CRT electronic interface converts the position data for the light pen emulating object into a corresponding signal that is comparable to a signal generated by a CRT light pen viewing a scanning dot on the CRT screen. | 05-14-2015 |
Robert Joseph Berry, Sr., Morris Plains, NJ US
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20100217406 | UNIVERSAL REMOTE MACHINERY CONTROLLER AND MONITOR - A system is provided herein for remotely controlling and monitoring machinery, the machinery having a control network for control thereof, one or more switches coupled to the control network for controlling the machinery via the control network. The system includes a controller hardwired coupled to the control network of the machinery. The controller is configured to control the machinery via the control network separately from the switches, and the controller is configured to monitor operation of the machinery. In addition, the system includes an arrangement for receiving signals for controlling the controller from a remote location and an arrangement for transmitting, to a remote location, information collected by the controller resulting from the controller monitoring operation of the machinery. Advantageously, with the subject invention, the system can control and monitor machinery from remote locations directly. In the event of faults or failures, corrective action may be taken using the subject invention. | 08-26-2010 |
20140163699 | UNIVERSAL REMOTE MACHINERY MONITOR - A system is provided herein for remotely monitoring machinery, the machinery having a control network for control thereof, one or more switches coupled to the control network for controlling the machinery via the control network. The system includes a controller hardwired coupled to the control network of the machinery. The controller is configured to monitor operation of the machinery. In addition, the system includes an arrangement for receiving signals for controlling the controller from a remote location and an arrangement for transmitting, to a remote location, information collected by the controller resulting from the controller monitoring operation of the machinery. Advantageously, with the subject invention, the system can monitor machinery from remote locations directly. In the event of faults or failures, corrective action may be taken using the subject invention. | 06-12-2014 |
Robert Joseph Bestgen, Dodge Center, MN US
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20130132405 | Dynamically Associating Different Query Execution Strategies with Selective Portions of a Database Table - A query facility for database queries dynamically determines whether selective portions of a database table are likely to benefit from separate query execution strategies, and constructs an appropriate separate execution strategies accordingly. Preferably, the database contains at least one relatively large table comprising multiple partitions, each sharing the definitional structure of the table and containing a different respective discrete subset of the table records. The query facility compares metadata for different partitions to determine whether sufficiently large differences exist among the partitions, and in appropriate cases selects one or more partitions for separate execution strategies. Preferably, partitions are ranked for separate evaluation using a weighting formula which takes into account: (a) the number of indexes for the partition, (b) recency of change activity, and (c) the size of the partition. | 05-23-2013 |
Robert Joseph Braiewa, Simsbury, CT US
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20120186433 | PROTECTIVE SHIELD MATERIAL - A ballistics shield material comprises an armor structure formed from armor material components. The armor structure is substantially imperforable by armor-piercing fire. The armor structure comprises at least multiple layers of high tensile material layers of para-aramid fabric, and an adhesive material for bonding components together. There is a visco elastic foam bonded with the adhesive. The foam can be acrylic foam is bonded with nitrile phenolic adhesive. | 07-26-2012 |
Robert Joseph Brommage, Jr., The Woodlands, TX US
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20130302346 | ANTIBODIES THAT BIND NOTUM PECTINACETYLESTERASE - Antibodies that neutralize Notum Pectinacetylesterase are described, as well as compositions comprising them, and methods of their use to treat diseases and disorders affecting the bone. | 11-14-2013 |
Robert Joseph Burnstingle, Jr., Marion, SC US
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20090095350 | ACTUATOR FOR AN AIR INTAKE VALVE - An example valve for controlling airflow to an engine includes an actuator with an actuator arm that moves between extended and retracted positions, and a valve housing defining an airflow passage extending between a first housing opening and a second housing opening. The airflow passage has an axis X. The example valve also includes at least one finger within the valve housing. Movement of the actuator arm causes radial movement of the finger relative to the axis X, and the finger moves between a position that provides a restricted flow of air through the airflow passage, and a position that provides a greater flow of air through the airflow passage. | 04-16-2009 |
Robert Joseph Campos, Jr., Vacaville, CA US
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20140353440 | GOLF CLUB STAND - The invention relates to ergonomically-correct golf club stands that prop up putters, other clubs, fishing poles, and plants. The stands also have attachment points for accessories. The stands protect golf clubs by keeping them off the ground and visual. This helps keep them clean and avoids inadvertently leaving them behind. | 12-04-2014 |
Robert Joseph Castilone, Painted Post, NY US
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20140138882 | METHOD OF FIRING CORDIERITE BODIES - Methods of firing a cordierite green body to form a fired cordierite body. The green body comprises cordierite-forming raw materials and organic material, the body having a core portion and a skin portion. The green body is pre-heated to a pre-heat temperature that is less than a thermal decomposition temperature of the organic material. The green body is maintained at the pre-heat temperature for a period of time sufficient to minimize a temperature differential between the core portion and the skin portion. The green body is heated to a low firing temperature in a firing atmosphere sufficient to reduce a content of the organic material and to substantially remove chemically bound water from hydrous alumina. The green body is heated to a high firing temperature in a firing atmosphere sufficient to reduce the content of the organic material prior to a substantial removal of chemically bound water from clay. | 05-22-2014 |
Robert Joseph Chilton, Iii, Quakertown, PA US
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20090076556 | TRANSBUCCAL PLATE HOLDING CANNULA - The present invention relates to a transbuccal plate holding cannula used in osteofixation procedures. The transbuccal plate holding cannula of the present invention can be releasably secured to a bone plate such that tools and fasteners may be passed through the plate holding cannula in order to secure the bone plate to a bone. | 03-19-2009 |
20090149696 | Method and apparatus for providing treatment in a warming device - An apparatus and method for performing warming therapy is described. In one exemplary embodiment, the apparatus includes a patient support platform, a patient chamber, a heating source, and a rigid connection member for connecting hoses to the patient chamber. The rigid connection member provide an interface between hoses disposed inside the patient chamber, and hoses disposed outside. The connection member preferably includes one or more interconnection nozzles, removably attached thereto, for connecting the internal hoses to the external hoses. Each of the interconnection nozzles preferably includes an interior connection surface exposed to an interior of the patient chamber, and an external connection surface exposed to an external of the patient chamber. | 06-11-2009 |
20100261948 | MODULAR WARMING THERAPY DEVICE - Provided is a modular infant care system having a warming therapy device and a peripheral device. The warming therapy device includes a plurality of wheels and a patient support surface having an adjustable height. The peripheral device has at least one wheel and is adapted for releasably engaging the warming therapy device proximate the patient support surface. When the warming therapy device and the peripheral device are engaged to each other, the infant care system is movable as a combined unit. Also provided is a method for transporting a patient using the apparatus. | 10-14-2010 |
20110319702 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING TREATMENT IN A WARMING DEVICE - An apparatus and method for performing warming therapy is described. In one exemplary embodiment, the apparatus includes a patient support platform, a patient chamber, a heating source, and a rigid connection member for connecting hoses to the patient chamber. The rigid connection member provide an interface between hoses disposed inside the patient chamber, and hoses disposed outside. The connection member preferably includes one or more interconnection nozzles, removably attached thereto, for connecting the internal hoses to the external hoses. Each of the interconnection nozzles preferably includes an interior connection surface exposed to an interior of the patient chamber, and an external connection surface exposed to an external of the patient chamber. | 12-29-2011 |
Robert Joseph Coolich, North Bonneville, WA US
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20100154701 | SILICA CRUCIBLE WITH PURE AND BUBBLE FREE INNER CRUCIBLE LAYER AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A method of making a silica crucible in a mold cavity of the type in which air is drawing through silica grain placed in the mold cavity. A pure silica grain layer is formed on top of a natural silica grain layer. At least a portion of the purse silica grain layer is fused while substantially no air is drawn through the silica grain. Any remaining pure silica grain and a least a portion of the natural silica grain layer is fused while drawing a substantially higher volume of air through the silica. At least a portion of the fused pure silica grain layer is then sublimated. | 06-24-2010 |
20110048315 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR VENTING GAS BETWEEN A CRUCIBLE AND A SUSCEPTOR - During a CZ or similar process, a silica crucible is held in a graphite or similar susceptor while being heated to above between about 1580 and 1620 degrees C. Vents or grooves formed in at least one of the outer surface of the crucible and the inner surface of the susceptor permit gasses to vent upwardly and out from between the crucible and susceptor. This permits gas evolved from the crucible as a result of the heat to be vented rather than expanding between the crucible and susceptor thereby deforming the crucible. | 03-03-2011 |
20110123738 | METHOD OF MAKING A SILICA CRUCIBLE IN A CONTROLLED ATMOSPHERE - A silica crucible is made in a mold cavity of the type in which ambient atmosphere can be drawn through silica grain in the cavity. In one embodiment, a silica grain layer is formed in the mold cavity and gas, which may comprise helium, nitrogen, hydrogen, or a mixture thereof, is introduced into the mold cavity. The silica grain layer is heated while substantially no ambient atmosphere is drawn through the silica grain. Thereafter, at least a portion of the silica grain layer is fused while drawing ambient atmosphere through the silica grain. The gas displaces air in the mold cavity thereby reducing nitrogen oxides and ozone. | 05-26-2011 |
Robert Joseph Del Sole, Larchmont, NY US
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20100310821 | Repair strip for utensil baskets in dishwashers - A utensil basket used in dishwashers which has compartments to hold utensils for washing and a base in those compartments where the utensils rest on and allow detergent to drain out during washing and rinsing cycles. | 12-09-2010 |
Robert Joseph Delzio, San Diego, CA US
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20100122665 | Treat-embedded Cat Scratching Apparatus - A treat-embedded cat scratching apparatus is disclosed. The treat consists of morsels of dry food which a cat likes to eat. The cat scratching apparatus comprises a scratching surface. Embedded within the scratching surface are morsels of dry food which a cat likes to eat. | 05-20-2010 |
Robert Joseph Doeden, Sun Prairie, WI US
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20080224875 | RFID READER ENCLOSURE AND MAN-O-WAR RFID READER SYSTEM - An apparatus including an enclosure for an RFID reader to be affixed to a storage container; an RFID reader that scans a first storage container using a first antenna and a second storage container using a second antenna; and a networked system of RFID apparatuses including a primary RFID apparatus and secondary RFID apparatuses that are controlled by the primary RFID apparatus. | 09-18-2008 |
20100187307 | RFID READER ENCLOSURE AND MAN-O-WAR RFID READER SYSTEM - An apparatus including an enclosure for an RFID reader to be affixed to a storage container; an RFID reader that scans a first storage container using a first antenna and a second storage container using a second antenna; and a networked system of RFID apparatuses including a primary RFID apparatus and secondary RFID apparatuses that are controlled by the primary RFID apparatus. | 07-29-2010 |
20110315766 | RFID READER ENCLOSURE AND MAN-O-WAR RFID READER SYSTEM - An apparatus including an enclosure for an RFID reader to be affixed to a storage container; an RFID reader that scans a first storage container using a first antenna and a second storage container using a second antenna; and a networked system of RFID apparatuses including a primary RFID apparatus and secondary RFID apparatuses that are controlled by the primary RFID apparatus. | 12-29-2011 |
Robert Joseph Duca, Jr., Rochester, NY US
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20150253958 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SELECTING INTERCONNECTS - A method of selecting interconnection products using a computer-based interconnection selection tool, the method comprising: (a) providing an image to a user, the image depicting multiple interconnections, each interconnection having a referenced interconnection level; (b) receiving a selected interconnection level of interest; (c) providing at least one interconnection prompt corresponding to a given interconnection level of interest; (d) receiving at least one response to the interconnection prompt; (e) providing interconnection options responsive to the at least one response; (f) receiving at least one product selection from the interconnection options and storing the product selection to a list; (g) optionally reiterating steps (c)-(g) until a prompt is provided in step (c) for each level of a group of interconnection levels or the user terminates the process; and (h) after step (g) or the user terminates the process, providing the list to the user. | 09-10-2015 |
Robert Joseph Hanlon, Jr., Noblesville, IN US
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20110118436 | Method For Degrading Water-Soluble Polymeric Films - A method of degrading a water-soluble, synthetic polymeric film being at least partially covered with a paint material. The method includes placing the film in an extractor apparatus and separating the paint material from the film. The paint material is collected from a water-based solution with a filtration media. The film is degraded in the extractor apparatus. | 05-19-2011 |
Robert Joseph Heavey, Iii, White Salmon, WA US
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20110233329 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATED LAUNCH, RETRIEVAL, AND SERVICING OF A HOVERING AIRCRAFT - An aircraft capable of thrust-borne flight can be automatically retrieved, serviced, and launched using equipment suitable for use on a small vessel, or at a base with similarly limited space or irregular motion. For retrieval, the aircraft drops a tether, and pulls the tether at low relative speed into contact with a horizontal guide. The tether is pulled across the guide until the guide is captured by a hook or other end effector. The tether length is then adjusted as necessary, and the aircraft swings on the guide to hang in an inverted position. Translation of the tether along the guide then brings the aircraft to a docking carriage, in which the aircraft parks for servicing. For launch the carriage is swung upright, the end effector is released from the guide, and the aircraft thrusts into free flight. A full ground-handling cycle can thus be accomplished automatically with simple and economical apparatus. It can be used with low risk of damage, and requires only moderate accuracy in manual or automatic flight control. | 09-29-2011 |
20140054415 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATED LAUNCH, RETRIEVAL, AND SERVICING OF A HOVERING AIRCRAFT - An aircraft capable of thrust-borne flight can be automatically retrieved, serviced, and launched. In one embodiment, for retrieval, the aircraft drops a tether and pulls the tether at low relative speed into contact with a horizontal guide. The tether is pulled across the guide until the guide is captured b an end effector. The tether length is adjusted as necessary, and the aircraft swings on the guide to hang in an inverted position. Translation of the tether along the guide then brings the aircraft to a docking carriage, in which the aircraft parks for servicing. For launch, the carriage is swung upright, the end effector is released from the guide, and the aircraft thrusts into free flight. A full ground-handling cycle can thus be accomplished automatically with a simple, economical apparatus. It can be used with low risk of damage and requires moderate accuracy in manual or automatic flight control. | 02-27-2014 |
Robert Joseph Hecking, Cincinnati, OH US
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20100286016 | Non-V.O.C. sprayable gel to remove insect bodies-environmentally friendly - This non-V.O.C. gel formula eliminates the need for harsh chemicals or environmentallly harmful solvents to remove dried dead bugs from windshields, headlights and vehicle grilles and bumpers. Prior art is to include solvents in the cleaning formula which can damage plastic headlight covers by making them hazy, or the use of detergents and scrub brushes or pads which can damage paint finishes and plastic components | 11-11-2010 |
20120134883 | Vehicle ventilation deodorizer composition and method - A pressurized vessel with tube to directly propel and insert deodorizer and freshener deep into vehicle ventilation system, to settle particulates and odor causing molecule out of air and onto ventilation system walls where chemical deodorizers can react and neutralize malodors including but not limited to smoke odor from tobacco, food odors from eating in a car, pet odors, mildew odors, body odors, soil, etc. These areas cannot be reached with typical cleaning products or cleaning tools without expensive disassembly. This method provides an economical and practical way to achieve deodorization so important to cars ventilation systems can be deodorized easily. Prior art is to install devices on the outside of the vents—not reaching malodors in system. | 05-31-2012 |
20120301421 | Deodorizer Composition and Method - The present invention relates to deodorizing compositions. The invention also relates to deodorizing the interior of the ventilation systems. The invention also relates to deodorizing the interior of vehicle ventilation systems and distributes fresh scent when fan in system is turned on for either heat or air conditioning. The present invention also encompasses a process for deodorizing the interior of a vehicle. The invention also relates to processes for deodorizing the interior of the vehicle ventilation systems and distributes fresh scent when fan in system is turned on for either heat or air conditioning. | 11-29-2012 |
Robert Joseph Iasillo, Atlanta, GA US
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20110282500 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENHANCEMENT OF POWER GENERATION FACILITIES - A system and method for enhancing operation of a power generation system. The method includes receiving forecasts at a predictive control unit. The method also includes accessing via a controller real-time lifing models or near real-time lifing models in the predictive control unit. Additionally, the method includes accessing via the controller an enhancer configured to simulate operation of a power generating unit in the power generation system to generate an enhancement of the power generation system based on the forecasts and the real-time or near real-time lifing models. | 11-17-2011 |
20120274473 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROTECTING ROTATING MACHINES - Systems and methods for protecting rotating machines are provided. Measurements data collected by a plurality of sensors may be received by a controller that includes one or more computers. The plurality of sensors may be configured to monitor vibrations associated with the rotating machine. Based at least in part upon the measurements data, the controller may determine that a respective amplitude change for at least two of the plurality of sensors exceeds a threshold condition. The controller may also determine that the threshold condition is exceeded for a predetermined period of time. Based at least in part upon determining that the threshold condition is exceeded for a predetermined period of time, the controller may identify an alarm event. | 11-01-2012 |
20130167649 | DETECTING ROTOR ANOMALIES - An approach for detecting rotor anomalies is disclosed. An on-site monitoring unit monitors vibration measurements obtained from a rotor during a transient speed operation. In one aspect, the on-site monitoring unit classifies the vibration measurements into predetermined ranges of rotor speed during the transient speed operation, determines maximum vibration data for each of the predetermined ranges of rotor speed during the transient speed operation and compiles the maximum vibration data into a snapshot of the vibration measurements obtained during the transient speed operation. A remote monitoring unit detects a rotor anomaly from the snapshot of vibration measurements generated by the on-site monitoring unit. | 07-04-2013 |
20130173181 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING COMBUSTION HARDWARE DAMAGE - A power generation plant including a plurality of combustor cans, one or more sensors configured to measure acoustic vibrations from the plurality of combustor cans, and a controller that includes a processor. The processor is programmed to identify a dominant tone of the measured acoustic vibrations, the dominant tone being a frequency where a highest amount of energy lies, determine, for each of the plurality of combustor cans, a frequency of the dominant tone at predefined time intervals, and determine a degradation status of at least one of the plurality of combustor cans based on the frequency of the dominant tone at each of the predefine time intervals for the at least one of the plurality of combustor cans. | 07-04-2013 |
20140075954 | Methods And Systems For Substance Profile Measurements In Gas Turbine Exhaust - Methods and systems for substance profile measurements in gas turbine exhaust. In an embodiment, a concentration of a substance may be determined and associated with a combustor out of a plurality of combustors. An alert may be transmitted in reference to the combustor when the concentration of the substance crosses a threshold level. | 03-20-2014 |
Robert Joseph Iasillo, Simpsonville, SC US
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20080228370 | SYSTEM FOR DETECTING IGNITION FAILURE IN A GAS TURBINE ENGINE - A method of operating a gas turbine engine is provided. The method includes introducing a fuel into a combustor, detecting a failure of ignition of the fuel, and preventing ignition until the introduced fuel is substantially removed from the gas turbine engine. | 09-18-2008 |
20090158738 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR STARTING UP COMBINED CYCLE POWER SYSTEM - Methods and apparatus for fast starting and loading a combined cycle power system are described. In one example embodiment, a method for starting a combined cycle power generation system is provided. The system includes a gas turbine and a steam turbine. The method includes loading the gas turbine at a loading rate that is facilitated to be at an increased loading rate, setting a first predetermined value for a bypass pressure set point for high-pressure steam, and increasing the first predetermined value to a second predetermined value at a predetermined rate. | 06-25-2009 |
Robert Joseph Kaminsky, Jr., Homer Glen, IL US
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20110072865 | Locking system for vehicle door - The combination of an over-the-road vehicle and a locking system. The vehicle has a frame bounding a cargo space and at least one access door. The one door has a first latch assembly thereon that cooperates with a second latch assembly on one of: a) the vehicle frame; and b) a second door to releasably maintain the one door in its closed position. The locking system includes a first locking assembly on the first door and a second locking assembly on the one of the vehicle frame and second door. The first and second latch assemblies are secured to the vehicle using fasteners. The first and second locking assemblies are secured to the vehicle using these same fasteners. The first and second locking assemblies can be maintained together either inside or outside of the cargo space. | 03-31-2011 |
20110219825 | LOCKING SYSTEM WITH TAMPER RESISTANT FEATURE - The combination of: a) an apparatus with a frame bounding an internal space and a first door that is movable between closed and open positions; b) cooperating components on the first door and at least one of: i) the frame; and ii) a second door that are alignable in a first relative position; and c) a lock assembly that cooperates with the components with the first door in the closed position and the cooperating components in the first relative position and has a locked state wherein the lock assembly prevents the first door from being moved from its closed position into its open position. The lock assembly has a casing with an outer surface and a first assembly that extends over at least a portion of the outer surface of the casing to block access to the casing in a manner that would allow a repositioning force to be applied to the outer surface of the casing so as to thereby defeat the lock assembly. | 09-15-2011 |
20110219830 | SHIELDING ASSEMBLY FOR DOOR LOCK SYSTEM - A combination including an apparatus with a frame bounding an internal space and a first repositionable door that is movable between closed and open positions relative to the frame. Cooperating components on the first door and at least one of: a) the frame; and b) a second door are alignable in a first relative position with the first door closed. A lock assembly cooperates with the components with the first door in the closed position and the cooperating components in the first relative position and has a locked state wherein the lock assembly prevents the first door from being moved from its closed position into its open position. A shielding assembly conforms to at least a part of the exposed outer surface, overlies at least a part of the exposed outer surface, and is frictionally held against the lock assembly to be maintained in an operative state. | 09-15-2011 |
20130047402 | METHOD FOR MAINTAINING A DOOR IN A CLOSED POSITION ON AN OVER-THE-ROAD VEHICLE - A method of preventing a first door on an over-the-road vehicle from moving from a closed position into an open position. The first door has a first latch assembly that cooperates with a second latch assembly to releasably maintain the first door in its closed position. One of the first and second latch assemblies is maintained in place by at least one fastener extended into a first opening. With the at least one fastener loosened, the first locking assembly is placed on one of: a) one of the doors; or b) the vehicle frame after which a fastener is tightened into the first opening to thereby: i) maintain one of the first and second latch assemblies in place and secure the operatively placed first locking assembly. With the first door in the closed position, a locking device can be connected to the first locking assembly and another part on the vehicle to thereby maintain the first door in the closed position. | 02-28-2013 |
20130247468 | LOCKING SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE DOOR - The combination of an over-the-road vehicle and a locking system. The vehicle has a frame bounding a cargo space and at least one access door. The one door has a first latch assembly thereon that cooperates with a second latch assembly on one of: a) the vehicle frame; and b) a second door to releasably maintain the one door in its closed position. The locking system includes a first locking assembly on the first door and a second locking assembly on the one of the vehicle frame and second door. The first locking assembly projects from a location between the first peripheral edge and the one of the vehicle frame and second door to beyond one of the inside and outside surfaces. The first and second locking assemblies can be maintained together either inside or outside of the cargo space. | 09-26-2013 |
Robert Joseph Kluge, Jr., Richland, MI US
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20140053355 | BOTTLE CLEANING BRUSH - An improved brush assembly is presented herein comprising a first shaft receiving a second shaft having an outer diameter, creating a shaft assembly. A slot is cut into the second shaft from an outer end to a point proximate the first shaft. A jacket is fitted over a portion of the second shaft, and a cleaning assembly is inserted into and retained in the slot of the shaft assembly. The cleaning assembly comprises a bottom cleaning member and a side cleaning member, wherein the bottom cleaning member comprises a retainer and a cleaning pad extending beyond the end of the second shaft, and the side cleaning member comprises a side cleaning paddle extending beyond an outer diameter of the hollow shaft. | 02-27-2014 |
Robert Joseph Kluszka, Hamilton CA
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20120012189 | SIPHON WEIR VALVE FOR HIGH FLOW MUNICIPAL WATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS - A device allows a liquid to flow between two open structures with different liquid surface elevations separated by a wall. The device has a conduit with an inlet on one side of the wall and an outlet on the other side of the wall separated by a high point above the expected liquid surface elevation. The conduit also has two valved openings, one connected to a source of suction that can evacuate air from the conduit and the other connected to a vent. In one example, the conduit is formed between a pair of spaced transverse walls attached to an arched cover. The transverse walls each have a slot allowing the device to be placed on top of a dividing wall between two tanks with surfaces of the dividing wall defining part of the conduit. In an example with multiple conduits, one or more interior walls are provided between a pair of end walls and a cover over the interior and end walls may be provided in segments. To initiate flow, a conduit is evacuated of sufficient air to allow a siphon to develop. To stop the flow, sufficient air is allowed to enter the conduit through the vent valve to break the siphon. To control the rate of flow in a device with multiple conduits, flow can be permitted in just some of the conduits. Flowrate through a conduit can also be varied by controlling the volume of air at the top of a conduit. | 01-19-2012 |
Robert Joseph Loeven, Ii, Simpsonville, SC US
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20100304316 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE CALORIE CONTENT OF A FUEL - The present invention pertains generally to a system and method for providing fuel having a desired calorie content to a combustion engine over a range of operating levels. The system mixes a first fuel from a first fuel supply pipe with a second fuel from a second fuel supply pipe at a mixing point to create a mixed fuel having a first calorie content. A control valve is located in the second fuel supply pipe upstream of the mixing point. A process system downstream of the mixing point processes the mixed fuel to create a processed mixed fuel having a second calorie content. A first control signal is reflective of the first calorie content of the mixed fuel. A second control signal is reflective of the second calorie content of the processed mixed fuel. A third control signal is reflective of the operating level of the combustion engine. A controller connected to the control valve operates the control valve based on the first, second, and third control signals. | 12-02-2010 |
20120234413 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A FUEL SUPPLY ASSOCIATED WITH A TURBOMACHINE - Embodiments of the present invention incorporate a relatively slow acting valve to throttle the fuel flow through the compressor. Embodiments of the present invention seek to reduce the need for recirculating compressed fuel that is not needed by the turbomachine. This may increase the net power output and efficiency of a turbomachine-fuel gas compressor system. | 09-20-2012 |
20130074945 | FUEL SYSTEM - A fuel system is provided and includes inert gas, fuel and air sources to provide a supply of inert gas, fuel and air, respectively, piping including valves delimiting cavities therein to which the inert gas, fuel and air are supplied such that the inert gas separates the respective cavities containing fuel and air, a pressure control valve disposed on the piping to modulate a pressure of the inert gas supplied to the piping and a controller coupled to the pressure control valve to control an operation thereof in accordance with at least variable pressures of the fuel and air in the respective cavities containing the fuel and the air. | 03-28-2013 |
Robert Joseph Loughry, Centennial, CO US
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20130191642 | NESTED DIGITAL SIGNATURES WITH CONSTANT FILE SIZE - A system and method are provided for implementing a digital signature scheme for embedding and validating multiple nested digital signatures in digitally produced documents without modifying a file size of the digitally produced and signed documents or otherwise corrupting previously-embedded digital signatures. A number of fixed fields are included in a digitally produced document, upfront, that will be populated with multiple digital signatures. With the fixed fields in the digitally produced documents, the entire file is cryptographically “hashed” and the individual digital signatures are independently verifiable via simple cryptographic schemes. Multiple digital signatures are embedded in documents including complex file formats in a manner that does not corrupt the documents. Known cryptographic techniques such as, for example, a known hash algorithm, are applied to the digitally produced documents including the multiple sequentially input digital signatures in a process that is independently verifiable. | 07-25-2013 |
Robert Joseph Loverro US
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20140316906 | Systems and Methods for Identifying Talent - Systems and methods for identifying talent that eliminate or minimize the costs and/or risks of identifying such talent, involve public feedback, and generate significant charitable donations. In one aspect of the present invention, talent's or bands' songs are made available to critics such as members of the public via mediums such as the Internet, radio, and television. Such individuals provide feedback during successive phases of the talent identification process, and talents and/or bands with the greatest public appeal advance to the final stages of the process. Ultimately, the talent or band receiving the most favorable feedback is promoted or awarded with, for example, a record deal. Throughout the process, revenue is generated via a variety of methods including voting/critiquing fees, advertising, sale of promotional items, and the like. In some aspects of the present invention, at least a portion of such revenue is donated to charity. | 10-23-2014 |
Robert Joseph Loverro, Sparta, NJ US
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20140316906 | Systems and Methods for Identifying Talent - Systems and methods for identifying talent that eliminate or minimize the costs and/or risks of identifying such talent, involve public feedback, and generate significant charitable donations. In one aspect of the present invention, talent's or bands' songs are made available to critics such as members of the public via mediums such as the Internet, radio, and television. Such individuals provide feedback during successive phases of the talent identification process, and talents and/or bands with the greatest public appeal advance to the final stages of the process. Ultimately, the talent or band receiving the most favorable feedback is promoted or awarded with, for example, a record deal. Throughout the process, revenue is generated via a variety of methods including voting/critiquing fees, advertising, sale of promotional items, and the like. In some aspects of the present invention, at least a portion of such revenue is donated to charity. | 10-23-2014 |
Robert Joseph Maleski, Kingsport, TN US
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20090185988 | POLYVINYL ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT ABSORBERS FOR PERSONAL CARE - UV-absorbing polymers and copolymers suitable for Composition into sunscreens for the protection of human skin. The UV-absorbing chromophoric monomers chosen are simple and easily synthesized. With the correct choice of chromophoric monomer or mixture of monomers, protection against UV-A radiation or against both UV-A and UV-B radiation can be achieved. With the correct choice of comonomer, copolymers produced as aqueous latex emulsions or as Polyethylene Glycol solutions can also be achieved. | 07-23-2009 |
20150126759 | HYDROXYTYROSOL DERIVATIVES, THEIR METHOD OF PREPARATION AND USE IN PERSONAL CARE - Hydroxytyrosol derivative compositions, methods for their manufacture, and their use in personal care products are disclosed. Lipophilic hydroxytyrosol carbonate ester compound can be made by oxidizing a substituted hydroxybenzaldehyde compound with an oxidizing agent such as hydrogen peroxide under mild conditions. The process involves enzymatic esterification of 4-(2-hydroxyethyl)phenol to form the corresponding ester, the introduction of a formyl group ortho to the phenolic hydroxyl group of the ester to form a lipophilic formyltyrosol ester; oxidation of the lipophilic formyltyrosol ester with a peroxide compound to form a lipophilic hydroxytyrosol ester compound; and reaction of lipophilic hydroxytyrosol ester compound with carbonic acid ester derivatives to form a lipophilic hydroxytyrosol carbonic ester compound. These compounds are useful is a wide variety of personal care compositions as anti-aging compounds that are stable against oxidation. | 05-07-2015 |
Robert Joseph Mcchain, Cincinnati, OH US
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20110243874 | CARE POLYMERS - The present application relates to care agents, for example care polymers, and compositions such as consumer products comprising such care agents, as well as processes for making and using such care agents and such compositions. The performance of the care polymers that Applicants teach, can be further increased by following the emulsification teaching of the present specification and/or combining such care polymers with silicone materials. | 10-06-2011 |
20110243875 | CARE POLYMERS - The present application relates to care agents, for example care polymers, and compositions such as consumer products comprising such care agents, as well as processes for making and using such care agents and such compositions. The performance of the care polymers that Applicants teach, can be further increased by following the emulsification teaching of the present specification and/or combining such care polymers with silicone materials. | 10-06-2011 |
20110243876 | ORGANOSILICONES - The present application relates to organosilicones and compositions such as consumer products comprising such organosilicones, as well as processes for making and using such organosilicones and such compositions. Such compositions comprising such organosilicones are easier to formulate, and provide more economical and superior care benefits when compared to current silicone containing compositions. | 10-06-2011 |
20110243878 | ORGANOSILICONES - The present application relates to organosilicones and compositions such as consumer products comprising such organosilicones, as well as processes for making and using such organosilicones and such compositions. Such compositions comprising such organosilicones are easier to formulate, and provide more economical and superior care benefits when compared to current silicone containing compositions. | 10-06-2011 |
20120055643 | POLYMER-CONTAINING ARTICLES OF MANUFACTURE AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME - Polymer-containing articles of manufacture that provide one or more superior properties, such as soil adsorption properties, mirror cleaning properties, and/or absorption properties, compared to known polymer-containing articles of manufacture, are provided. | 03-08-2012 |
20120123373 | ELASTOMERIC COMPOSITIONS THAT RESIST FORCE LOSS AND DISINTEGRATION - Embodiments of the present disclosure may provide various properties of slow recovery polymers, films, and laminates that in combination with an hydrogenated block copolymer provide for (1) an order-disorder transition temperature of greater than about 135° C., (2) a hard phase glass transition temperature of greater than about 60° C., (3) a combination of one or more hard block associating ingredients that maintain or increase the glass transition temperature of at least one equivalent hard block polymer of the hydrogenated block copolymer, (4) a force retention factor of greater than about 2, (5) aromatic substitution of either or both the soft block and the hard block, (6) hard blocks with a solubility parameter of greater than about 9.1 (cal/cm | 05-17-2012 |
20130055517 | ARTICLE AND SOIL CAPTURE AGENT FOR CLEANING SURFACES - An article and soil capture agent for cleaning a surface. | 03-07-2013 |
20130058888 | Compositions Comprising Soil Adsorption Polymers For Reducing Particulates In The Air - Compositions comprising soil adsorption polymers for reducing particulates in the air are provided. | 03-07-2013 |
20130059766 | CLEANING COMPOSITIONS AND SOIL CAPTURE AGENT FOR CLEANING OBJECTS - A cleaning composition including a soil capture agent for cleaning objects. | 03-07-2013 |
20130059997 | SOIL ADSORPTION POLYMERS - Soil adsorption polymers and method for making same are provided. | 03-07-2013 |
20140030206 | Silicone Polymers - Disclosed are novel organopolysiloxane compositions that provide good deposition to the surface of fabric and hair. When incorporated in fabric treatment compositions, they provide anti-wrinkle benefit, softness, and anti-static benefit. When incorporated in hair conditioner compositions, they provide conditioning benefit and anti-static benefit. | 01-30-2014 |
20140366295 | POLYMER-CONTAINING ARTICLES OF MANUFACTURE AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME - Polymer-containing articles of manufacture that provide one or more superior properties, such as soil adsorption properties, mirror cleaning properties, and/or absorption properties, compared to known polymer-containing articles of manufacture, are provided. | 12-18-2014 |
20150030555 | Branched Blocky Cationic Organopolysiloxane - Disclosed herein are inventive branched blocky cationic organopolysiloxanes and consumer product compositions comprising such organopolysiloxanes. Such compositions can deposit effectively onto target substrates to deliver consumer-desired benefits such as conditioning, anti-wrinkle, softness, and anti-static. | 01-29-2015 |
20150030556 | Blocky Cationic Organopolysiloxane - Disclosed herein are inventive blocky cationic organopolysiloxanes and consumer product compositions comprising such organopolysiloxanes. Such compositions can deposit effectively onto target substrates to deliver consumer-desired benefits such as conditioning, anti-wrinkle, softness, and anti-static. | 01-29-2015 |
20150093350 | ORGANOSILICONES - The present application relates to organosilicones and compositions such as consumer products comprising such organosilicones, as well as processes for making and using such organosilicones and such compositions. Such compositions comprising such organosilicones are easier to formulate, and provide more economical and superior care benefits when compared to current silicone containing compositions. | 04-02-2015 |
20150140052 | Consumer Product Compositions Comprising Organopolysiloxane Emulsions - Consumer product compositions providing enhanced hydrophobic benefit agent deposition. The benefit agent is provided as a benefit agent/deposition aid emulsion, where the benefit agent is physically adsorbed to the deposition aid before the emulsion is added to the balance of ingredients. | 05-21-2015 |
20150141587 | Cationic Organopolysiloxanes - Inventive organopolysiloxanes and consumer product compositions comprising such organopolysiloxanes. Such compositions can deposit effectively onto target substrates to deliver consumer-desired benefits such as conditioning, anti-wrinkle, softness, and anti-static. | 05-21-2015 |
20150144563 | Articles Comprising Soil Absorbing Polymers and Processes for Making Same - Articles containing soil adsorbing polymers, and more particularly, articles, for example nonwovens, such as paper towels, wovens, and/or sponges and/or article-forming components thereof that comprise a durably bonded soil adsorbing polymer, article-forming components used to make such articles, and processes for making same are provided. | 05-28-2015 |
20150147286 | Consumer Product Compositions Comprising Organopolysiloxane Conditioning Polymers - Consumer product compositions comprising organopolysiloxane conditioning polymers. Also disclosed are processes for making such compositions and to methods of using such compositions to provide a conditioning benefit. | 05-28-2015 |
20150147568 | Absorbent Articles Comprising Organopolysiloxane Conditioning Polymers - Nonwoven fabrics comprising an organopolysiloxane polymer coating that can impart softness to said nonwoven fabric surface. Also disclosed are disposable absorbent articles comprising said nonwoven fabrics. | 05-28-2015 |
20150148511 | Organopolysiloxane Polymers - Inventive organopolysiloxanes and consumer product compositions comprising such organopolysiloxanes. Such compositions can deposit effectively onto target substrates to deliver consumer-desired benefits such as conditioning, anti-wrinkle, softness, and anti-static. | 05-28-2015 |
Robert Joseph Panek, Jr., Huntley, IL US
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20090100661 | Apparatus and Method for Unwinding A Needle Portion - A container system is provided for removing a needle portion from a needle holder of a needle system. The system includes a receptacle defining an opening, a lid configured to cover the receptacle opening, wherein the lid defines an aperture having a shape configured to receive a needle system having a first configuration. The system also includes an adapter configured for engagement in the lid aperture, wherein the adapter defines an aperture having a shape configured to receive a needle system having a second configuration, and wherein the engagement of the adapter in the lid aperture resists rotation of the adapter with respect to the lid. | 04-23-2009 |
20090145901 | Medical Waste Disposal System - A container system is provided with a container having a door mounted for pivotal reciprocation about a door pivot axis between opened and closed positions. The container system also has a carrier with a body receiving the container and an arm coupled to the body for pivotal reciprocation about an arm pivot axis that is oriented substantially parallel to the door pivot axis. The arm engages the door of the container, and the pivotal reciprocation of the arm reciprocates the door of the container between the opened and closed positions. | 06-11-2009 |
20110100850 | Apparatus and Method for Unwinding a Needle Portion - A container system is provided for removing a needle portion from a needle holder of a needle system. The system includes a receptacle defining an opening, a lid configured to cover the receptacle opening, wherein the lid defines an aperture having a shape configured to receive a needle system having a first configuration. The system also includes an adapter configured for engagement in the lid aperture, wherein the adapter defines an aperture having a shape configured to receive a needle system having a second configuration, and wherein the engagement of the adapter in the lid aperture resists rotation of the adapter with respect to the lid. | 05-05-2011 |
Robert Joseph Peles, Centerville, OH US
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20150023895 | UV Compositions Having Low Active Concentrations and High In Vivo SPF - A UV composition that contains from about 0.2% to about 2% of a UV stabilizer which is an alpha-cyanodiphenylacrylate of the general formula: | 01-22-2015 |
Robert Joseph Poreda, Pittsford, NY US
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20130091925 | Method for Determining the Genetic Fingerpring of Hydrocarbons and Other Geological Fluids using Noble Gas Geochemistry - Black shales differ from conventional gas plays in that in most cases there exists minimal geological scale gas migration. Thus, it is difficult to perform accurate reservoir characterization using classic geophysical and geological techniques (i.e. seismic analysis, gravity anomalies, structural geology, etc.). The principal technique that has traditionally been applied to determine the genetic history of gases or other fluids in the Earth's crust is the analysis of carbon isotopic composition of hydrocarbon gases and carbon dioxide, which has significant gaps in differentiating thermal and migrational histories. The present invention describes a method to determine the genetic fingerprint (i.e. identify the source formation and migration histories) of hydrocarbon gases or other crustal fluids of a geological system at lower cost and greater accuracy than existing methods (carbon and hydrogen isotopes) by analyzing the intrinsic, atmospheric and radiogenic (i.e. | 04-18-2013 |
Robert Joseph Regan, Jr., San Francisco, CA US
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20130231996 | Methods and Systems for Community-Based Content Aggregation - Certain embodiments provide systems and methods for managing elements and users of a community-based content aggregation system. An element is received that includes content associated with a community topic. The element is provided to a moderator and an approval of the element is received. The element is stored with elements attributes that can include a comment, a rating, and a label identifying a sub-topic of the community topic. A search request is received and the element is outputted in response to the request. A rating and a comment on the element is received and stored in the element attributes. Approval of the comment is received. In some embodiments, points may be awarded to a user for participating in the community and the user's user level may be modified based on the points of the user. | 09-05-2013 |
Robert Joseph Rinefierd, Iii, Fairport, NY US
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20150153689 | PRINTER DEVICE USING INTER-DOCUMENT GAP TO REDUCE MOTION DISTURBANCE AND METHOD THEREOF - A printing device, including a fuser section for printing operations and first and second fuser rollers for the fuser section arranged to: displace a plurality of sheets of print material in a process direction; and substantially simultaneously disengage from a trailing edge of a first sheet from the plurality of sheets; and engage a leading edge of a second sheet from the plurality of sheets. A printing device, including: a fuser section for printing operations and including first and second fuser rollers; a motor arranged to rotate the first and second fuser rollers to displace a plurality of sheets of material in a process direction; and a control system configured to measure a torque produced by the motor and according to a value of the measured torque, control a speed at which the first and second fuser rollers displace the plurality of sheets of print material in the process direction. | 06-04-2015 |
Robert Joseph Rohrssen, Simsponville, SC US
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20120297784 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FLOW CONTROL IN GAS TURBINE ENGINE - A system includes a gas turbine combustor, which includes a combustion liner disposed about a combustion region, a flow sleeve disposed about the combustion liner, an air passage between the combustion liner and the flow sleeve, and an airflow guide vane disposed in the air passage. The airflow guide vane includes an upstream vane portion and a downstream vane portion. The upstream vane portion is oriented at an angle from an axial axis of the gas turbine combustor. The downstream vane portion is aligned with the axial axis. The airflow guide vane is configured to remove a circumferential swirl of an airflow upstream of the airflow guide vane to straighten the airflow downstream of the airflow guide vane along the axial axis. | 11-29-2012 |
Robert Joseph Rohrssen, Greenville, SC US
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20130074503 | SYSTEM FOR SUPPLYING PRESSURIZED FLUID TO A CAP ASSEMBLY OF A GAS TURBINE COMBUSTOR - A system for supplying pressurized fluid to a combustor of a gas turbine is disclosed. The system may include an end cover and a fuel nozzle extending from the end cover. The fuel nozzle may include a downstream end. Additionally, the system may include a cap assembly configured to receive at least a portion of the fuel nozzle. The cap assembly may include an upstream wall spaced apart from the downstream end, a downstream wall disposed proximate to the downstream end and a cap chamber defined between the upstream and downstream walls. Moreover, a conduit may extend through the end cover and the upstream wall such that a discharge end of the conduit is in flow communication with the cap chamber. | 03-28-2013 |
20130205799 | Outer Fuel Nozzle Inlet Flow Conditioner Interface to End Cap - An interface between an inlet flow conditioner and a compressor discharge air passage in a gas turbine includes a cap back plate including a curved exterior surface, and an inlet flow conditioner (IFC) cooperable with the cap back plate. An end of the IFC includes a curved exterior surface that is continued from the curved exterior surface of the cap back plate. The interface provides for more uniform and higher pressure air as well as more air supply, resulting in more uniform combustion. | 08-15-2013 |
20130269350 | TURBINE COMBUSTOR SYSTEM HAVING AERODYNAMIC FEED CAP - Present embodiments are directed toward reducing low flow or no flow situations in a head end of a turbine combustor. Embodiments include a system having a turbine combustor. The turbine combustor includes a fuel nozzle having an inner shell and an outer shell, and a feed cap disposed about the fuel nozzle and having an outer wall and a back plate. The back plate joins respective upstream ends of the outer shell of the fuel nozzle and the outer wall of the feed cap. The turbine combustor is configured to flow a first pressurized air via an air path extending along the outer wall of the feed cap, the back plate of the feed cap, and into the fuel nozzle. | 10-17-2013 |
20140020389 | COMBUSTOR CAP ASSEMBLY - One embodiment of the present invention is a cap insert for a combustor fuel nozzle cap assembly. The cap insert generally includes a cap plate that defines a fuel nozzle passage and may have an upstream peripheral edge. An impingement plate having a body may generally define an axially extending annular sleeve and a radially outer portion that circumferentially surrounds the body. The radially outer portion may include an upstream end axially separated from a downstream end. The axially extending annular sleeve may define an annular passage through the body. The cap plate upstream peripheral edge may be contiguous with the downstream end of the impingement plate body radially outer portion. | 01-23-2014 |
Robert Joseph Rohrssen, Greenvville, SC US
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20130081400 | COMBUSTOR WITH A PRE-NOZZLE MIXING CAP ASSEMBLY - The present application and the resulting patent provide a pre-nozzle mixing cap assembly positioned about a cap member of a combustor for mixing a flow of air and a flow of fuel. The pre-nozzle mixing cap assembly may include a fuel plenum in communication with the flow of fuel and a number of tubes in communication with the flow of air and extending through the fuel plenum. Each of the tubes may include a number of fuel holes therein such that the flow of fuel in the fuel plenum passes through the fuel holes and mixes with the flow of air. | 04-04-2013 |
Robert Joseph Rohrssen, Mauldin, SC US
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20150144761 | APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR POSITIONING OF EQUIPMENT - Embodiments of the present disclosure include apparatuses and systems used for the positioning of equipment. An apparatus according to an embodiment of the present disclosure can include a height adjustable table; a platform coupled to the height adjustable table; a tilt adjuster coupled to the platform, the tilt adjuster being configured to tilt the platform relative to the height adjustable table; an equipment support structure slidably connected to the platform, the equipment support structure being configured to support a piece of equipment; a drive mechanism coupled to the platform and configured to slidably move the equipment support structure across the platform; and a bracket coupled to the equipment support structure, wherein the bracket is configured to removably attach the piece of equipment. | 05-28-2015 |
20150147151 | METHOD FOR POSITIONING OF EQUIPMENT - Methods for the positioning of equipment are disclosed. One method of the present disclosure can include substantially aligning an equipment support structure with an equipment fixture point of a casing structure; adjusting the equipment support structure to have a selected height and a selected angle; sliding the equipment support structure across a platform having the selected height and the selected angle to reach the equipment fixture point; and coupling a piece of equipment to one of the equipment support structure and the equipment fixture point. | 05-28-2015 |
Robert Joseph Rohrssen, Simpsonville, SC US
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20100092896 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INTRODUCING DILUENT FLOW INTO A COMBUSTOR - Disclosed is a combustor including a baffle plate having at least one through baffle hole and at least one fuel nozzle extending through the at least one baffle hole. At least one shroud is secured to the baffle plate and includes at least one piston ring disposed at the shroud. The at least one piston ring is configured to meter a flow of diluent between the at least one shroud and the at least one fuel nozzle. Further disclosed is a method for providing diluent to a combustor including providing a piston ring gap defined by at least one piston ring disposed at a baffle plate and a fuel nozzle extending through a through hole in the baffle plate. The diluent is flowed through the piston ring gap toward at least one airflow hole in the fuel nozzle. | 04-15-2010 |
20120279224 | GAS TURBINE ENGINE COMBUSTOR - A gas turbine engine combustor is provided and includes an array of fuel nozzles, a combustion casing assembly disposed about the array of fuel nozzles and an end cap assembly disposed within the combustion casing assembly to define with the combustion casing assembly an axis-symmetric annulus through which fluid travels into each of the fuel nozzles, at least one of the combustion casing assembly and the end cap assembly being formed with lobed, three-dimensional contouring. | 11-08-2012 |
20120297782 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TURBINE COMBUSTOR MOUNTING ASSEMBLY - A system includes a gas turbine combustor, which includes a combustion liner disposed about a combustion region, a flow sleeve disposed about the combustion liner, an air passage between the combustion liner and the flow sleeve, and an aerodynamic mounting assembly disposed in the air passage. The aerodynamic mounting assembly is configured to retain the combustion liner within the flow sleeve. The aerodynamic mounting assembly includes a flow sleeve mount coupled to the flow sleeve and a liner stop coupled to the combustion liner. The flow sleeve mount includes a first portion of an aerodynamic shape and the liner stop includes a second portion of the aerodynamic shape, which is configured to direct an airflow into a wake region downstream of the aerodynamic mounting assembly. The flow sleeve mount and the liner stop couple with one another to define the aerodynamic shape. | 11-29-2012 |
20120297783 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FLOW CONTROL IN GAS TURBINE ENGINE - A system includes a gas turbine combustor, which includes a combustion liner disposed about a combustion region, a flow sleeve disposed about the combustion liner, an air passage between the combustion liner and the flow sleeve, and a structure extending between the combustion liner and the flow sleeve. The structure obstructs an airflow path through the air passage. The gas turbine combustor also includes an aerodynamic wake reducer configured to redirect an airflow around the structure to reduce a wake region downstream of the structure. | 11-29-2012 |
20120304655 | TURBOMACHINE COMBUSTOR ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A LINER STOP - A turbomachine combustor assembly includes a combustor housing and a combustor body. The combustor body defines a combustor liner having a first end portion that extends to a second end portion through a combustion chamber. A cap assembly is mounted at the combustor housing. The cap assembly includes an endcover, a plurality of fuel nozzles supported by the end cover, and an outer barrel member. The outer barrel member extends about the plurality of fuel nozzles. A liner stop is arranged on one of the outer barrel member and the first end portion of the combustor liner. The liner stop includes a stepped lip portion that receives the other of the outer barrel member and the first end portion of the combustor liner to form substantially smooth liner to outer barrel interface. The liner stop restricts axial movement of the combustor liner relative to the outer barrel member. | 12-06-2012 |
20120304657 | LOCK LEAF HULA SEAL - A flexible annular seal for insertion between concentrically assembled turbine combustor components includes an annular inner seal portion having a first solid annular edge and first plurality of spring fingers extending axially from the first solid annular edge; and an annular outer seal portion having a second solid annular edge and a second plurality of spring fingers extending axially from the second solid edge and overlying the first plurality of spring fingers such that the inner and outer seal portions are substantially fully engaged along an entire length dimension of the flexible annular seal. The second plurality of spring fingers are circumferentially offset from the first plurality of spring fingers, and free ends of the first plurality of spring fingers are bent around and over free ends of the second plurality of spring fingers. | 12-06-2012 |
20120308947 | COMBUSTOR HAVING A PRESSURE FEED - A combustor having a pressure feed is provided and includes an outer vessel, an intermediate vessel disposed within the outer vessel to form an outer annulus, an inner vessel disposed within the intermediate vessel to form an inner annulus between the intermediate and inner vessels, by which upstream portions of fuel nozzles disposed within the inner vessel are fed, and an internal volume within the inner vessel about downstream portions of the fuel nozzles and a tubular assembly by which the outer annulus and the internal volume are communicative. | 12-06-2012 |
Robert Joseph Rosenberry, Houston, TX US
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20130031128 | DIGITAL SIGNAGE TRANSACTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Digital signage transaction systems and methods are therefore provided. An illustrative transaction method can include accessing, via a computing device, a plurality of digital sign files disposed within a repository. The transaction method can further include communicating at least one external selection criterion to the computing device. Responsive to the at least one external selection criterion, selecting at least a portion of the digital sign data files and communicating at least one of the portion of selected digital sign files from the repository to a display device. | 01-31-2013 |
20130195420 | PRESENTING BACKUP CONTENT - Techniques that relate to selecting content for playback are disclosed in various implementations. The techniques may include receiving, at a computing device and from a primary electronic content source, a first input signal for playback by a presentation device. The techniques may also include analyzing information that is indicative of content represented by the first input signal to determine whether the first input signal is intended for playback by the presentation device. The techniques may also include causing the presentation device to play back a second input signal from a backup electronic content source in response to determining that the first input signal is not intended for playback by the presentation device. | 08-01-2013 |
Robert Joseph Ruckriegel, Round Rock, TX US
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20090031168 | Monitoring VRM-Induced Memory Errors - A method and system for improving Field Replacement Unit (FRU) isolation in memory sub-systems by monitoring Voltage Regulator Module (VRM) induced memory errors. A comparator compares the output voltage coming from the VRM to memory. If the comparator detects a VRM output voltage transient that is outside a rated threshold, then a counter is increased by one. If the counter exceeds a count threshold, a VRM error is posted. If a memory failure occurs within a predetermined period of time, then the VRM error pinpoints the VRM output voltage transient as being the likely cause of the memory failure. | 01-29-2009 |
Robert Joseph Sarama, Loveland, OH US
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20110027424 | Microbially-Stable Vitamin E Solutions - The present application discloses microbially-stable solutions of water-solubilized lipophilic vitamins, such as Vitamin E. These solutions contain from about 0.5% to about 30% of a salt selected from potassium chloride, magnesium chloride, calcium chloride, potassium phosphate, calcium phosphate, potassium sulfate, calcium phosphate, magnesium phosphate, magnesium sulfate, potassium iodide, and mixtures of these salts. The method of providing microbially-stable solutions of such water-solubilized lipophilic vitamins, as well as food and beverage products containing those microbially-stabilized water-solubilized lipophilic vitamins, are also disclosed. | 02-03-2011 |
Robert Joseph Schaar, Edgewood, KY US
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20120308705 | Beverage Compositions Having Low Levels of Preservative with Enhanced Microbial Stability - The present disclosure relates to beverage compositions comprising low levels of preservative, without the need for hot or aseptic packing. In particular, the present invention relates to beverage compositions comprising: | 12-06-2012 |
Robert Joseph Smith, Oldsmar, FL US
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20090187414 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO RECRUIT PERSONNEL - Methods and apparatus to recruit personnel are disclosed. A disclosed example recruiting system includes an electronic test administrator to present a test to a candidate and to record at least one of the candidate's answers to the test; and a recruiter interface to provide a recruiter with access to the at least one of the candidate's answers, to facilitate manual scoring of the at least one of the candidate's answers and to receive an assessment of the candidate's speaking voice. | 07-23-2009 |
Robert Joseph Testa, Jr., Greenville, SC US
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20150064010 | Turbine Bucket Tip Shroud - The present application provides a turbine bucket. The turbine bucket may include an airfoil and a tip shroud attached to the airfoil. The tip shroud may include a cooling core and an enhanced cooling surface. | 03-05-2015 |
Robert Joseph Thornberry, Jr., Wheaton, IL US
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20120030759 | SECURITY PROTOCOL FOR DETECTION OF FRAUDULENT ACTIVITY EXECUTED VIA MALWARE-INFECTED COMPUTER SYSTEM - A security protocol is disclosed for detecting occurrences of intruder activity, including hidden or concealed activity that may occur in a computer system including a host platform operably connected to an application platform. The protocol relies on parameters defining a tag sequence and syntax commonly known to the application platform and host platform (and hence the user) to detect occurrences of intruder activity during the session. | 02-02-2012 |
Robert Joseph Wagener, Liverpool GB
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20090137957 | Homeostatic Insulin Pump - A permanently implanted insulin pump or combined insulin and glucagon pumps, controlled by a valve that expands and contracts due to osmosis as a result of changes in the blood sugar level. The valve is constructed from tissues harvested or grown from the patient's body tissues to prevent rejection, infection or thrombosis. It operates the pump(s) though a blood vessel via a magnetic strip within the valve tissue and a reed switch located outside the blood vessel. The pump battery is recharged by electromagnetic induction in response to low battery warnings. Glucagon and/or insulin are refilled in response to low-level warning indicators, using self-sealing septa located near to the surface of the skin. | 05-28-2009 |
Robert Joseph Walkerdine, Highland, MI US
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20130333587 | MODULAR MONORAIL BUSS CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - A modular, electrified monorail system upon which at least one motorized trolley assembly may be propelled along. The system may incorporate a plurality of rail assemblies adapted to be coupled adjacent to one another to form a generally continuous track. Each rail assembly may make use of an electrified track adapted to provide an electrical signal from an electrical power source to at least one electrical conductor extending coextensively along the electrified track. A controller may be mounted on the electrified track. The controller may be configured to selectively apply and remove the electrical power from the electrified track to control propulsion of the motorized trolley assembly along the electrified track. | 12-19-2013 |
Robert Joseph Weber, San Francisco, CA US
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20140294782 | Reprogramming of Cellular Adhesion - Disclosed are membrane-anchored polynucleotides, and compositions comprising the membrane-anchored polynucleotides. Also disclosed are the processes for the synthesis of these compounds, compositions comprising such compounds, and the use of such compounds and compositions in research and therapeutic applications. | 10-02-2014 |
Robert Joseph Zelenak, Appleton, WI US
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20100155272 | Tamper-Resistant Facial Tissue Carton - Tamper resistance is provided for facial tissue cartons having a poly dispensing window and a detachable surfboard with detachment openings to enable a user to grasp and remove the surfboard. The underside of the surfboard is provided with a releasable adhesive barrier which releasably adheres the poly window to the surfboard in order to block unwanted access to the interior of the carton through the detachment openings. The ability of the user to grasp and remove the surfboard is unaffected. | 06-24-2010 |