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Adam H. Roberts, Williamsburg, VA US
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20110185491 | SUBMERSIBLE STANCHION FOR SUPPORTING SWIMMING POOL ACCESSORIES - A submersible stanchion is disclosed that provides a lightweight yet durable mounting system that will allow pool users to support a wide variety of accessories such a stool, table, ice bucket or wine cooler bucket, volleyball/badminton net, and so on. The submersible stanchion includes a pedestal base, column, accessory attachment point, at least one weight distributed in a balanced manner about the column, and serving to hold the pedestal base in place upon the bottom of the swimming pool. The pedestal base is submerged and placed on a bottom of a swimming pool. The column couples at a distal end to the pedestal base and extends in a perpendicular direction from the base. The accessory attachment point couples to a proximal end, which may be located below, at or above the surface of the swimming pool. | 08-04-2011 |
20120124733 | LIGHTWEIGHT SUBMERSIBLE STANCHION FOR SUPPORTING SWIMMING POOL ACCESSORIES - A lightweight submersible stanchion is disclosed that provides a lightweight yet durable mounting system that will allow pool users to support a wide variety of accessories such as a stool, table, ice bucket or wine cooler bucket, or volleyball/badminton net, for example. The submersible stanchion includes a pedestal base, and a column which includes an accessory attachment element. The pedestal base and/or the column can fill with water upon being submerged. The column couples to the accessory attachment element at a distal end to the pedestal base and extends in a perpendicular direction from the base. The accessory attachment element couples to a distal end, which may be located below, at or above the surface of the swimming pool. In some embodiments, the submersible stanchion can further include detachable weights, for added stability, for example. | 05-24-2012 |
Albert Roberts, Richmond, VA US
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20150253594 | Adjustable Tint - An apparatus for adjusting tint level by producing varying degrees of ultraviolet light is provided. The apparatus includes a window, a plurality of ultraviolet lights, a sensor, and an integrated control key. The window includes at least a transparent interior pane and a transparent exterior pane. A plurality of ultraviolet lights are disposed on the exterior pane of the window. The ultraviolet lights are molded onto an outer perimeter of the exterior pane. A sensor may be coupled to the ultraviolet lights. The sensor is configured to detect an output of the ultraviolet lights. An integrated control key is coupled to the sensor and is configured to be user controlled to adjust the tint percentage produced by the ultraviolet lights on the windshield. | 09-10-2015 |
Daniel Roberts, Fairfax, VA US
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20100315218 | Inclement Condition Speedometer - A system for communicating to a motor vehicle operator the maximum safe speed at which the vehicle can be operated. The system includes receiver(s), sensor(s), processor(s) and dashboard display(s). The receiver(s) detects a legal speed limit. Sensor(s) detects environmental conditions surrounding the motor vehicle. The processor(s): receive data from the receiver(s) and sensor(s); calculates a maximum safe speed; and calculates a safe speed range based on the maximum safe speed and the legal speed limit. The dashboard display alerts the driver if the maximum safe speed is less than the legal speed limit, and displays the safe speed range if the maximum safe speed is less than the legal speed limit. | 12-16-2010 |
David Carl Roberts, Colonial Heights, VA US
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20100200184 | Wood Pulp Paper with High Antimicrobial Barrier Level - Wood pulp papers are provided that are useful in end uses requiring microbial barrier properties such as medical packaging, air filters, liquid filters, and other uses and the papers have significantly improved bacterial barrier properties in contrast to wood pulp papers known in the art as measured by Log Reduction Values determined by ASTM F-1608. | 08-12-2010 |
Jason V. Roberts, Chesapeake, VA US
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20140165761 | Drive transmission part for image forming apparatus - Drive transmission part and system including a coupling member configured to have one or more restricted degrees of freedom, and a gear hub to rotationally engage the coupling member. The drive transmission part can be included in a rotating part of an apparatus, such as an image forming apparatus | 06-19-2014 |
Jeremy Roberts, Alexandria, VA US
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20150326453 | System and Protocol for Remote Device Monitoring and Control - Embodiments of the present invention relate to systems and protocols for a media management application to be used by a supervisor to monitor, manage, and control what a subject is watching, listening to, or interacting with on a media delivery device. A media interaction application executes on a media delivery device and is configured to collect media interaction data based on tracked user interactions with media content on the media delivery device. A remote media management application executes on a portable electronic device and is configured to monitor the media interaction data and further configured to issue media management instructions to the media interaction application. A communications broker executes on a first network server and is configured to provide secure communications between the media interaction application and the remote media management application. A media interaction analysis application executes on a second network server and is configured to receive the media interaction data from the media interaction application, to transform the media interaction data into summary media interaction data, and to provide the summary media interaction data to the remote media management application. The media interaction application is further configured to transmit the media interaction data to the remote media management application via the communications broker. The remote media management application is further configured to issue the media management instructions to the media interaction application via the communications broker. And the media interaction analysis application is further configured to receive the media interaction data via the communications broker. | 11-12-2015 |
John W. Roberts, Richmond, VA US
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20090095203 | METHOD FOR REDUCING CURLING AND/OR WARPING IN POURED CONCRETE AND STRUCTURE MADE THEREBY - The invention discloses a method for reducing curling, warping, or both in poured concrete. The method includes substituting a lightweight fine aggregate for at least a portion of the natural fine aggregate in a concrete mixture, mixing the components, pouring the mixture, and curing the poured concrete. The invention also discloses a concrete component, formed by the method, for use in building a parking structure. | 04-16-2009 |
20100236177 | SOLAR/STUD BLOCK - A block is provided for use in a wall structure. The block comprises a first block side which is configured to form a section of one side of the wall structure, a second block side which is configured to form a section of an opposite side of the wall structure, a plurality of ribs which are configured to receive a rib insert or a block corner insulation, and a stud component which is configured to accept a finishing material, wherein the stud component includes a recess portion. | 09-23-2010 |
Lucas Raymond Roberts, Blacksburg, VA US
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20140244317 | Computerized System and Method for Pre-Filling of Insurance Data Using Third Party Sources - Systems and methods are disclosed herein for processing data in connection with insurance information submissions. The system may be configured to receive entity data relating to an entity for which insurance coverage is sought, and query an interface of a third-party platform based on the entity data. The system may then be configured to receive third-party platform interface data from the third-party platform, analyze the data to determine a web site address for a web page on the third-party platform relating to the entity, and retrieve third-party platform web site data from the web page on the third-party platform indicative of content related to the entity. The system may be configured to pre-fill insurance forms relating to the entity based on the third-party platform data. | 08-28-2014 |
20140330594 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINATION OF INSURANCE CLASSIFICATION AND UNDERWRITING DETERMINATION FOR ENTITIES - Systems and methods are disclosed herein for determining an insurance evaluation based on an industrial classification. The system may be configured to receive search data relating to the entity seeking insurance coverage and query an interface of a third-party platform based on the search data. The system may then be configured to receive third-party platform interface data from the third-party platform, analyze the data to determine a web site address for a web page on the third-party platform relating to the entity, and retrieve third-party platform web site data from the web page on the third-party platform indicative of content related to the entity. The system may then output, based on the third-party platform interface data and web site data, first data indicative of at least one industrial classification associated with the entity. | 11-06-2014 |
Michael James Roberts, Williamsburg, VA US
Nathan E. Roberts, Charlottesville, VA US
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20160037486 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR LOW POWER WIRELESS COMMUNICATION - Embodiments include methods and apparatus for wireless network communication between a device that operates a radio in compliance with a wireless communication standard and another device that may not be capable of complying with the wireless communication standard. In an embodiment the non-complaint device is a receiver only. Information is broadcast or advertised or otherwise transmitted by the compliant device according to the protocol and embodiments encode information on top of the protocol for decoding by the receiving device, which does not decode the protocol. | 02-04-2016 |
Paul C. Roberts, Blacksburg, VA US
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20140339088 | DIELECTROPHORESIS METHODS FOR DETERMINING A PROPERTY OF A PLURALITY OF CANCER CELLS - Provided are dielectrophoresis (DEP) devices and methods that allow cell sorting to identify, isolate, and/or separate cells of interest based on electrical and physical properties of the cells. Particularly, provided are systems and methods for manipulating particles suspended in a fluid, e.g., cells, micro- or nano-particles, using their electrical signatures. Such methods can be performed using DEP, iDEP, and/or cDEP (contactless dielectrophoresis, where direct contact between the electrodes and the sample is avoided). Typically, an electric field is induced in a sample comprising the target particles and/or cells, such as cancer cells, and the spatial distribution of cells is measured to identify one or more characteristics or properties of the cancer cells. The identified characteristics of the sorted cells can be used to determine drug efficacy and/or resistance with respect to the cells. | 11-20-2014 |
Paul Christopher Roberts, Blacksburg, VA US
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20090214590 | Virus Vaccines Comprising Envelope-Bound Immunomodulatory Proteins and Methods of Use Thereof - The present invention provides novel virus vaccines with augmented, e.g., enhanced and/or extended immunogenicity. The virus vaccines of the invention comprise an envelope-bound immunomodulatory protein, e.g., a cytokine, chemokine or costimulatory molecule. The immunomodulatory protein serves as an adjuvant to augment, e.g., enhance or extend the immunogenicity of the virus vaccine, thereby augmenting, e.g., enhancing or extending immune response to the virus when administered to a subject. | 08-27-2009 |
Raymond Roberts, Chantilly, VA US
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20150262143 | SOCIAL NETWORKING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method, computer program product, and computing system for defining a plurality of users within a social network, wherein a social currency amount is associated with each of the plurality of users of the social network. A social network bank is established within the social network, wherein the social network bank is configured to effectuate one or more social currency exchanges between at least one user of the plurality of users of the social network and a commercial banking institution. | 09-17-2015 |
20150262144 | SOCIAL NETWORKING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method, computer program product, and computing system for defining a first user within a social network. A first social currency amount is associated with the first user of the social network. A reaction is received concerning the first user of the social network from a second user of the social network. The first social currency amount of the first user of the social network is adjusted based, at least in part, upon the reaction from the second user of the social network, thus defining a revised social currency amount for the first user of the social network. | 09-17-2015 |
20150262252 | SOCIAL NETWORKING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method, computer program product, and computing system for defining a first user within a social network, wherein a first social currency amount is associated with the first user of the social network. A second user is defined within the social network, wherein a second social currency amount is associated with the second user of the social network. A portion of the second social currency amount is transferred to a first account associated with the first social currency amount. In response to transferring the portion of the second social currency amount, the second user of the social network is allowed to advertise on a portion of the social network controlled by the first user of the social network. | 09-17-2015 |
20150262260 | SOCIAL NETWORKING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method, computer program product, and computing system for defining a plurality of users within a social network, wherein a social currency amount is associated with each of the plurality of users of the social network. A social network bank is established within the social network, wherein the social network bank is configured to effectuate one or more social currency transfers between the plurality of users of the social network. | 09-17-2015 |
20150262261 | SOCIAL NETWORKING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method, computer program product, and computing system for defining a first user within a social network. A first social currency score is associated with the first user of the social network. A reaction is received concerning the first user of the social network from a second user of the social network. The first social currency score of the first user of the social network is adjusted based, at least in part, upon the reaction from the second user of the social network, thus defining a revised social currency score for the first user of the social network. | 09-17-2015 |
20150262314 | SOCIAL NETWORKING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method, computer program product, and computing system for defining a first user within a social network, wherein a first social currency amount is associated with the first user of the social network. A first virtual paywall is associated with the first user of the social network. A second user is defined within the social network, wherein a second social currency amount is associated with the second user of the social network. A portion of the second social currency amount is transferred, via the first virtual paywall, to a first account associated with the first social currency amount. In response to transferring the portion of the second social currency amount, a commercial transaction is effectuated between the first user of the social network and the second user of the social network. | 09-17-2015 |
Seth Roberts, Richmond, VA US
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20110093211 | Method for Processing Protein Data - A method of generating data indicating whether a set of proteins is a protein complex. The method comprises receiving as input experimental data indicating experimentally observed relationships, each experimentally observed relationship being between a first protein and zero or more second proteins and generating data indicating whether the set of proteins is a protein complex. The experimental data is processed to determine a first data value indicating a number of proteins having a relationship with one or more second proteins and a second data value indicating a number of proteins having a relationship with a selected protein. | 04-21-2011 |
20110183425 | Protein Complexes and Screening Methods - The application concerns an isolated protein complex comprising polypeptide components: (i) UTP20 HUMAN or a fragment, variant or homologue thereof; (ii) PWP2 HUMAN or a fragment, variant or homologue thereof; (iii) WDR46_HUMAN or a fragment, variant or homologue thereof; (iv) UTP18 HUMAN or a fragment, variant or homologue thereof; (v) MPPIO HUMAN or a fragment, variant or homologue thereof; (vi) WDR3_HUMAN or a fragment, variant or homologue thereof; (vii) TBL3 HUMAN or a fragment, variant or homologue thereof; (viii) WDR36_HUMAN or a fragment, variant or homologue thereof; and (ix) N0C4L HUMAN or a fragment, variant or homologue thereof. The application further concerns a method of identifying an agent that modulates the amount, function, activity, composition and/or formation of said protein complex; a method for the prevention or treatment of an eye disorder comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a suitable quantity of an agent that modulates the amount, function, activity, composition and/or formation of said protein complex; and a method of assessing whether a subject has or is likely to develop an eye disorder comprising determining whether the subject has an altered amount, function, activity, composition and/or formation of a protein complex. | 07-28-2011 |
Steven A. Roberts, Fairfax, VA US
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20160130543 | Modular Microtube Network for Vascularized Organ-On-A-Chip Models - A perfusable, microtube-based flow system for microdevice models of human tissues and organs includes a microfluidic chip with a network of microtubes passing through at least one common chamber space suitable to hold cells of an appropriate organ and/or a biocompatible support matrix. The microtube model network can be used to create model tissues and organs for study and research. | 05-12-2016 |
Steven C. Roberts, Virginia Beach, VA US
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20150264555 | CONSUMER REGISTRATION VIA MOBILE DEVICE - Exemplary embodiments provide systems and methods to receive a transmission that is associated with an identification number and includes a number associated with a land line, determine a physical address based on the number associated with the land line, confirm the physical address that was determined, and associate the physical address with a user account, the user account being identified by the identification number. | 09-17-2015 |
Timothy A. Roberts, Arlington, VA US
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20100038480 | JET/EFFLUX OUTWASH BARRIER SYSTEM FOR STOVL, TILTROTOR, AND HELICOPTER AIRCRAFT - A barrier system for aircraft outwash flowing on an aircraft landing surface includes a plurality of barrier panel assemblies. Each of the barrier panel assemblies has a first end disposed adjacent a second end of another of the barrier panel assemblies, and each of the barrier panel assemblies has a flow surface for confining and mitigating aircraft outwash. | 02-18-2010 |
William Roberts, Mechanicsville, VA US
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20090215206 | System and method for controlling a semiconductor manufacturing process - A semiconductor manufacture and testing device is provided, comprising: a process device configured to perform a semiconductor processing operation on a semiconductor wafer; a testing device configured to perform a testing operation on the semiconductor wafer and generate real-time testing metrics relating to the testing operation; a data storage element configured to store the real-time testing metrics as stored testing metrics; a control and dispatch element configured to receive the stored testing metrics and generate dispatch control signals based on the stored testing metrics and a set of evaluation rules; and a test routing element located between the process element and the testing element, and configured to route the semiconductor wafer either from the process element to the testing element or from the process element around the testing element, based the dispatch control signals. | 08-27-2009 |
Yvonne Roberts, Williamsburg, VA US
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20130337738 | VENT COVER WITH PADDLE WHEEL - A duct vent cover attaches to an exterior wall at a duct exhaust point. The duct vent cover comprises a hood, mounting bracket, and a paddle wheel. The duct vent cover shields the duct vent from weather effects. The paddle wheel deters the ingress of wildlife, such as, for example, birds, squirrels and other animals which nest in vents, while allowing the egress of exhaust air, lint, and other debris. | 12-19-2013 |