Rockwell, US

Andrew D. Rockwell, East Peoria, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140290626	ASSEMBLING FUEL PUMP ON ENGINE - A method of assembling a fuel pump on an engine is disclosed. The method includes a timing pin installed between a pump flange of the fuel pump and a flywheel housing of the engine. The pump flange is moved towards the flywheel housing. The timing pin is further removed which is installed between the pump flange and the flywheel housing of the engine. Further, the pump flange is abutted with the flywheel housing of the engine.	10-02-2014

Anthony Lee Rockwell, Pickerington, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120298154	ACOUSTICALLY INSULATED MACHINE - Acoustically insulated machines have an internal source of noise and an insulation member. The insulation member may include a plurality of porous, sound absorbing layers and a plurality of dense or facing layers attached to faces of the sound absorbing layers. The dense or facing layers each have a density that is greater than the densities of the sound absorbing layers. The insulation member may be oriented such that one of the dense or facing layers faces toward the internal source of noise. The insulation member may be configured such that most of the low frequency sound energy generated by the internal source of noise is not reflected back into the machine. That is, the dense or facing layer may be configured to allow a majority of low frequency sound energy from the internal source of noise to pass into the insulation member.	11-29-2012
20150368852	VIBRATION DAMPING SYSTEM - Clothes driers include a cabinet, a rotatable drum mounted inside the cabinet, and one or more vibration dumpers mounted to the rotatable drum. The vibration dampers may be mounted inside the drum, between baffles and the drum. The vibration dampers may be attached to the rotatable drum, such that a largest dimension of the vibration dampers extends in a direction of length of the rotatable drum. The vibration dumpers may be configured to shift acoustic energy generated at the front of the drum toward the rear of the drum.	12-24-2015

Benjamin Rockwell, Buffalo Grove, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150273471	Spring-Open Sheeting For Fluid Processing Cassette - A sheeting is provided for use with a fluid processing cassette having a valve station with a plurality of fluid flow ports. The sheeting has a generally flexible layer and a biasing member associated with the layer. The sheeting is attached to the cassette such that the biasing member is received within the valve station. The cassette may be used with a fluid processing system having a valve actuator with a piston that is aligned with the cassette during use. In an extended position, the piston presses the sheeting against the port to prevent fluid flow through the valve station. When the piston moves from the extended position to a retracted position, it allows the sheeting to uncover the port, thereby allowing fluid flow through the valve station. The biasing member assists in displacing the sheeting from the port when the piston moves to the retracted position.	10-01-2015

Bradley D. Rockwell, Allen, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20160119405	GLOBAL ENTITY-TO-ENTITY INTEGRATION PLATFORM USING STANDARDS-BASED APPLICATION PROGRAM INTERFACES (APIs) - A system and method may provide standardized application programming interfaces that enable global entity-to-entity communications, such as to enable a process associated with one entity to access multiple systems at another entity. Some benefits of a global, standardized API-based entity-to-entity data exchange and integration platform include reduced cycle times by accelerating service delivery through automated and streamed data collection processes and an improved overall interface experience by embedding data collection processes into existing tools and improving accuracy by reducing manual data entry errors. For example, the standardized APIs may be used to generate a service request sent from a first service provider to a second service provider to ask the second service provider to provision a service to a customer of the first service provider.	04-28-2016

Brian Kent Rockwell, Rockford, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090324396	ACCESSORY GEARBOX SYSTEM WITH COMPRESSOR DRIVEN SEAL AIR SUPPLY - An accessory gearbox system for a gas turbine engine includes a accessory compressor mounted to a gearbox housing.	12-31-2009
20120141258	AIR TURBINE STARTER - An air turbine starter is provided and includes a rotor including turbine blades, which is rotatable about a rotational axis, a housing including a portion thereof radially surrounding the turbine blades to define a pathway along which fluids flow to interact with the turbine blades and a containment ring affixed to an exterior of the portion of the housing radially surrounding the turbine blades.	06-07-2012

Casey T. Rockwell, Arlington, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140201105	INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO RISK ANALYSIS SYSTEM - A computer-implemented method includes receiving information identifying an investment; receiving information associated with a financial characteristic of the investment; and causing a processor to determine one or more of a range of motion, a portfolio history, an economic value of the tail, an exposure, and points of ruin associated with the investment using the financial characteristic of the investment. The processor can also initiate an alert when one or more conditions are met for the investment based upon the determination of the range of motion, the portfolio history, the economic value of the tail, the exposure, and/or the points of ruin.	07-17-2014

Chris Rockwell, Sunbury, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140278738	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR UNIFIED SCORING - A scoring system and methodology thereof that is capable of combining quantitative and qualitative aspects to produce a composite score. A task can be performed and performance metrics can be recorded. The performance metrics can be scaled to facilitate their combination independent of units. Thereafter, an opinion evaluation can be provided to a user that performed the task. The user can provide feedback in subjective categories that is stored and/or converted to numerical values. The user can provide additional feedback relating to the relative importance of one or more of the subjective categories. The relative importance can be used to weight one or more subjective categories. Thereafter, the performance metrics and opinion evaluations can be combined to a unified composite score.	09-18-2014

Christopher L. Rockwell, Idyllwild, CA US

Christopher Mark Rockwell, Ann Arbor, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130307302	HAPTIC MOTOR - A seat cushion of a vehicle seat includes a cushion made of foam and at least one motor assembly located in the cushion. The at least one motor assembly includes a housing having a first portion and a second portion, and one of the first portion and the second portion includes a meltable feature located near a location of contact of the first portion and the second portion. The meltable feature melts to secure the first portion of the housing to the second portion of the housing to retain a motor within the housing.	11-21-2013

Daniel Rockwell, Media, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100188239	MONITORING ELECTRICAL ASSETS FOR FAULT AND EFFICIENCY CORRECTION - A system and method of monitoring a plurality of electrical assets comprise an electricity distribution infrastructure, including a plurality of electrical asset sensors coupled to the electrical assets for monitoring an operating condition of the electrical assets as well as any fault conditions. The sensors may include a current transformer for obtaining a current waveform, a GPS receiver for applying a synchronized time-stamp to the waveform data, and a mesh network radio for transmitting the time-stamped waveform data. Data from the plurality of sensors may be encrypted and transmitted over a mesh network to one or more gateways that are in communication with a central command processor. In response to an abnormal operating condition of any electrical asset, the central command processor may determine a probable fault location, a probable fault type, and a fault response.	07-29-2010

David Rockwell, New York, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090205997	Play Construction Kit - A play construction kit includes modules, connector parts and a storage box. The modules may be sized so that a child or adult requires two hands to move a module while in another embodiment, the modules may be sized so a small child can play with the modules at a desk or somewhere inside a room. The modules are either primary modules or secondary modules. Primary modules have at least one full aperture or at least one half-aperture. The primary modules have an aperture diameter that ranges in size but is sufficient to allow the connector part to pass through. The connector part may fit in any aperture diameter with or without friction. Secondary modules serve to support or work with said primary modules or connector parts.	08-20-2009
20120222989	PLAY CONSTRUCTION KIT - A play construction kit includes modules, connector parts and a storage box. The modules may be sized so that a child or adult requires two hands to move a module while in another embodiment, the modules may be sized so a small child can play with the modules at a desk or somewhere inside a room. The modules are either primary modules or secondary modules. Primary modules have at least one full aperture or at least one half-aperture. The primary modules have an aperture diameter that ranges in size but is sufficient to allow the connector part to pass through. The connector part may fit in any aperture diameter with or without friction. Secondary modules serve to support or work with said primary modules or connector parts.	09-06-2012
20150316240	Chandelier with Counterweight Height Adjustment System - The present invention is a chandelier with a height adjustment system comprising a counterweight located within a pair of vertically positioned rails connected to a chandelier by two wires corrected to the top of the counterweight on one end and to the chandelier at the other. The counterweight is configured (weighted) such that it is close in weight to the chandelier such that the chandelier can be easily raised or lowered by moving the counterweight by hand down or up within the vertical rails. The pair of wires traverse up between the vertical rails over a first pair of pivoting pulleys located above the counterweight. The pair of wires further traverse over a second pair of pivoting pulleys located above the chandelier and then down to the top of the chandelier where each of the wires are connected. A spring loaded power cord reel capable of retracting and unrolling a power cord connected to the electrical wiring on the chandelier and to an electrical junction box above is positioned in between the second pair of pulleys.	11-05-2015
20150345136	Adjustable Open Space Office System - The present invention relates to furniture and devices and a system for forming working areas within open spaces. More specifically, the present invention relates to furniture, devices and systems that can be used to create individual working areas and offices in an open space with the ability to create privacy similar to an enclosed office without constructing permanent walls and partitions. The invention includes a main support frame/structure supported off the floor which receives and connects to component panels also supported off the floor which function like office walls. The configuration of the resulting compartments is adjustable using different sized panels and by positioning panels and opening in different locations. The system has an open top configuration with an upward lighting system integral to the top support member and inside it to provide upward lighting to the space(s). A privacy door slidably connected to the top support member provides the ability to create privacy like an office with permanent walls.	12-03-2015

David A. Rockwell, Culver City, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090041061	Method and apparatus for generation and amplification of light in a semi-guiding high aspect ratio core fiber - A planar laser gain medium and laser system. The novel laser gain medium includes an active core having a high aspect ratio cross-section with a fast-axis dimension and a slow-axis dimension, signal claddings adapted to form reflective boundaries at fast-axis boundaries of the core, and a material adapted to minimize reflections at slow-axis boundaries of the core. In an illustrative embodiment, the laser gain medium is an optical fiber. The core and claddings form a waveguide adapted to control modes propagating in the fast-axis direction. When the laser gain medium is employed as a laser oscillator, a high reflectivity mirror and an outcoupler are positioned at opposite ends of the core to form a laser resonator adapted to control modes in the slow-axis direction.	02-12-2009
20100189137	OPTICAL DEVICE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING A REFRACTIVE INDEX PROFILE IN THE OPTICAL DEVICE - An optical device includes an optical material comprising active dopant ions and absorber dopant ions spaced apart from the active dopant ions. The active dopant ions are provided to absorb a first radiation and convert a portion of the first radiation into sensible heat. A concentration profile of the absorber dopant ions is selected to absorb a second radiation different from the first radiation and optionally the first radiation in at least one direction of the optical material so as to control a refractive index profile in the at least one direction of the optical material. In another embodiment, a method of controlling a refractive index profile in an optical material includes exciting active dopant ions in the optical material with a first radiation, the active dopant ions converting at least a portion of the first radiation into sensible heat; and exciting absorber dopant ions in the optical material with a second radiation to control a refractive index profile in at least one direction of the optical material.	07-29-2010
20100189401	APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MODE CONTROL IN A SEMI-GUIDING AMPLIFIER MEDIUM - In various embodiments, a semi-guiding optical fiber includes a core having a first refractive index and a high aspect ratio elongated cross-section along a slow axis direction. First and second signal claddings having a second refractive index sandwich the core. A third cladding having a third refractive index substantially surrounds at least side edges of the core. The first refractive index of the core, the third refractive index of the third cladding, and/or the second refractive index of the first and second signal claddings, are selected so as to maximize a differential loss between a lowest order mode propagating in the optical fiber and next order modes so as to discriminate in favor of the lowest order mode and against the next order modes. In another embodiment, a method for mode control in a semi-guiding medium includes controlling either the first refractive index of the core, the second refractive index of the first and second signal claddings, and/or the third refractive index of the third cladding, to maximize a differential loss between a lowest order mode propagating in the optical fiber and next order modes so as to discriminate in favor of the lowest order mode and against the next order modes.	07-29-2010
20110069725	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATION AND AMPLIFICATION OF LIGHT IN A SEMI-GUIDING HIGH ASPECT RATIO CORE FIBER - A planar laser gain medium and laser system. The novel laser gain medium includes an active core having a high aspect ratio cross-section with a fast-axis dimension and a slow-axis dimension, signal claddings adapted to form reflective boundaries at fast-axis boundaries of the core, and a material adapted to minimize reflections at slow-axis boundaries of the core. In an illustrative embodiment, the laser gain medium is an optical fiber. The core and claddings form a waveguide adapted to control modes propagating in the fast-axis direction. When the laser gain medium is employed as a laser oscillator, a high reflectivity mirror and an outcoupler are positioned at opposite ends of the core to form a laser resonator adapted to control modes in the slow-axis direction.	03-24-2011
20120076159	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATION AND AMPLIFICATION OF LIGHT IN A SEMI-GUIDING HIGH ASPECT RATIO CORE FIBER - A planar laser gain medium and laser system. The novel laser gain medium includes an active core having a high aspect ratio cross-section with a fast-axis dimension and a slow-axis dimension, signal claddings adapted to form reflective boundaries at fast-axis boundaries of the core, and a material adapted to minimize reflections at slow-axis boundaries of the core. In an illustrative embodiment, the laser gain medium is an optical fiber. The core and claddings for a waveguide adapted to control modes propagating in the fast-axis direction. When the laser gain medium is employed as a laser oscillator, a high reflectivity mirror and an outcoupler are positioned at opposite ends of the core to form a laser resonator adapted to control modes in the slow-axis direction.	03-29-2012
20120085518	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COOLING A FIBER LASER OR AMPLIFIER - A system and method for cooling an optical fiber includes a flexible heat sink member, a heat pipe evaporator, and a thermal storage medium. The flexible heat sink member is in thermal contact with the optical fiber. The heat pipe evaporator is configured to dissipate heat from the optical fiber. The thermal storage medium is in thermal contact with the flexible heat sink member and the heat pipe evaporator. The flexible heat sink member is configured to compensate for any mismatch in coefficient of thermal expansion between material of the optical fiber and material of the flexible heat sink member so as to provide radial compliance and to maintain direct thermal contact between the optical fiber and the flexible heat sink member.	04-12-2012
20120105946	COMPENSATION OF THERMALLY INDUCED REFRACTIVE INDEX DISTORTIONS IN AN OPTICAL GAIN MEDIUM OR OTHER OPTICAL ELEMENT - In various embodiments, an optical element, e.g., an optical fiber, may be configured to compensate for thermal lensing. For example, thermal lensing may be caused by light power dissipation within an optical fiber, which may include a fiber core that guides amplified light along the longitudinal dimension of the fiber core. Thermal lensing from a thermally induced change in material refractive index as a function of position along dimensions perpendicular to the fiber's longitudinal dimension may be at least partially compensated or offset when light is guided by the fiber core by a designed-in effective refractive index profile selected such that the designed-in material refractive index of the fiber core changes as a function of transverse position within the fiber core, or by selection of a favorable cross-sectional core shape in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal dimension of the fiber core.	05-03-2012
20120275475	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATION AND AMPLIFICATION OF LIGHT IN A SEMI-GUIDING HIGH ASPECT RATIO CORE FIBER - A planar laser gain medium and laser system. The novel laser gain medium includes an active core having a high aspect ratio cross-section with a fast-axis dimension and a slow-axis dimension, signal claddings adapted to form reflective boundaries at fast-axis boundaries of the core, and a material adapted to minimize reflections at slow-axis boundaries of the core. In an illustrative embodiment, the laser gain medium is an optical fiber. The core and claddings form a waveguide adapted to control modes propagating in the fast-axis direction. When the laser gain medium is employed as a laser oscillator, a high reflectivity mirror and an outcoupler are positioned at opposite ends of the core to form a laser resonator adapted to control modes in the slow-axis direction.	11-01-2012
20130011109	APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MODE CONTROL IN A SEMI-GUIDING AMPLIFIER MEDIUM - In various examples, a semi-guiding optical fiber includes a core having a high aspect ratio including first and second wide surface interfaces, and first and second narrow edge interfaces. The core has a slow axis parallel to the first and second wide surface interfaces, and a refractive index. The fiber also includes first and second signal claddings positioned in contact with the first and second wide surfaces of the core, respectively. The first and second signal claddings have a spatial refractive index profile having: i) a minimum value at a longitudinal axis of the core, ii) a maximum value substantially equal to the refractive index of the core at the first and second narrow edge interfaces of the core, and iii) intermediate values gradually increasing from the minimum value to the maximum value as distance from the longitudinal axis increases along the slow axis of the fiber.	01-10-2013
20130142480	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IMPLEMENTING A RECTANGULAR- CORE LASER BEAM-DELIVERY FIBER THAT PROVIDES TWO ORTHOGONAL TRANSVERSE BENDING DEGREES OF FREEDOM - In various embodiments, an optical fiber module including an optical fiber having a first end, a second end, and a twisted portion between the first and second ends to enable the optical fiber to provide two orthogonal transverse bending degrees of freedom. The twisted portion induces an optical distortion. The module further includes a distortion compensation arrangement that is configured to at least partially compensate for the optical distortion and a housing that is configured to house at least a portion of the optical fiber including the twisted portion.	06-06-2013
20130142481	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FIBER DELIVERY OF HIGH POWER LASER BEAMS - In various embodiments, an optical fiber includes a core having a relatively large area selected so as to raise a threshold of stimulated Raman scattering or stimulated Brillouin scattering, or both, the core having a high aspect ratio elongated cross-section and having a first refractive index. The core is narrower in a fast-axis direction and wider in a slow-axis direction, such that the fiber is mechanically flexible in the fast-axis direction and is mechanically rigid in the slow-axis direction.	06-06-2013
20130215912	MULTI-MEDIA RAMAN RESONATORS AND RELATED SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system includes a laser configured to generate a pump beam at a pump wavelength. The system also includes a multi-media Raman resonator configured to receive the pump beam and generate an output beam. The multi-media Raman resonator includes multiple mirrors and multiple Raman media optically located between the minors. Output power in the output beam is spectrally concentrated around a single dominant wavelength that is longer than a pump wavelength. The longer wavelength of the output beam is associated with a combination of at least one Stokes shift associated with each of the individual Raman media. A filter could be configured to absorb light at a wavelength that is absorbed by one of the Raman media or to redirect light at the wavelength absorbed by one of the Raman media away from that Raman medium.	08-22-2013
20130294728	MULTI-FUNCTION BEAM DELIVERY FIBERS AND RELATED SYSTEM AND METHOD - An optical fiber includes multiple cores and a cladding. At least one of the multiple cores forms an optical waveguide and has an elongated cross-section with a narrower dimension in a fast-axis direction and a wider dimension in a slow-axis direction. The cladding surrounds the multiple cores and has a refractive index that differs from at least one refractive index of the multiple cores. The multiple cores could be stacked such that a first of the multiple cores is located at least partially over a second of the multiple cores in the fast-axis direction. The optical fiber could include an additional core within the cladding and having a substantially circular cross-section. The cores could be used to transport a high-power laser beam, an illumination laser beam, and an alignment laser beam. The optical fiber could have a length of at least two meters.	11-07-2013
20130308176	COMPACT RAMAN GENERATOR WITH SYNCHRONIZED PULSES - According to an embodiment of the disclosure, a Raman generator includes a Raman medium and one or more optical elements. The Raman medium is configured to receive a pump pulse at a first wavelength and shift at least a portion of the pump pulse energy or power into a Stokes-shifted pulse at a second wavelength. The one or more optical elements are configured to synchronize one or more subsequent passages of the Stokes-shifted pulse through the Raman medium with one or more subsequent pump pulses at the first wavelength. The synchronized passage of the Stokes-shifted pulse and one or more subsequent pump pulses through the Raman medium increases a power of the Stoke-shifted pulse.	11-21-2013
20130308177	COMPACT RAMAN GENERATORS - According to an embodiment of the disclosure, a Raman generator includes a Raman medium and one or more optical elements. The Raman medium is configured to receive a pump pulse at a first wavelength and shift at least a portion of the pump pulse energy or power into a Stokes-shifted pulse at a second wavelength. The one or more optical elements are configured to pass the pump pulse and the Stokes-shifted pulse multiple times through the Raman medium. Each pass of the pulses through the Raman medium follows a path. Each path is parallel or anti-parallel to the other paths.	11-21-2013
20150110452	Barbell Optical Fiber And Method Of Making The Same - High aspect ratio core optical fiber designs, which could be semi-guiding, including a core region having a first refractive index and a high aspect ratio elongated cross-section along a slow axis direction, are described. An internal cladding having a second refractive index sandwiches the core and acts as a fast-axis signal cladding. The core has an edge region at both of its short edges that is in contract with edge-cladding regions having a barbell shape. The refractive index of the core regions, the refractive index of the internal claddings, and the refractive index of the edge-cladding regions, are selected so as to maximize the optical power of a lowest-order mode propagating in the fiber core, and to minimize the optical power of the next-order modes in the fiber core. A process to fabricate such a high aspect ratio core fiber is also provided.	04-23-2015
20150117473	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR HIGH-POWER RAMAN BEAM-COMBINING IN A MULTIMODE OPTICAL FIBER - According to an embodiment of the disclosure, a system for producing a higher power laser beam is provided. The system includes an optical fiber having a length. The optical fiber is configured to receive inputs from multiple laser pumps and an input from a Stokes seed laser pump. The optical fiber has a core that is doped. The core, when viewed from a cross-section of the optical fiber, has a higher concentration of doping at a location near an axis of the optical fiber than a location further from the axis of the optical fiber. The optical fiber is also configured to convert pump power to Stokes power along the length of the optical fiber when subjected to a Stimulated Raman Scattering (SRS) process.	04-30-2015

David Alan Rockwell, Culver City, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100183260	MONOLITHIC PUMP COUPLER FOR HIGH-ASPECT RATIO SOLID-STATE GAIN MEDIA - In one or more embodiments, an optical fiber coupler for coupling pump radiation into a rectangular optical fiber includes a fiber section and a pump fiber. The fiber section includes a core having a high aspect ratio cross-section and an interface section. The core is positioned in contact with first and second signal claddings to form reflective boundaries at fast-axis boundaries of the core. The pump fiber is side coupled to the fiber section via the interface section, and configured to couple the pump radiation into the fiber section.	07-22-2010
20100189392	MONOLITHIC SIGNAL COUPLER FOR HIGH-ASPECT RATIO SOLID-STATE GAIN MEDIA - A coupler and method of coupling a signal beam between from a circular-core fiber to a rectangular-core cross section fiber includes providing an optical coupler having an optical core with a high-aspect ratio cross section at one end and a circular cross section at an opposite end to receive a signal beam having a circular cross section. The signal beam is propagated from the circular fiber to the rectangular-core cross section fiber in a narrow, fast-axis direction while maintaining the size and divergence of the signal beam as it propagates. The signal beam is expanded in size while producing a collimated beam from the circular cross section end to the rectangular-core cross section end in a wide, slow-axis direction.	07-29-2010

David M. Rockwell, Cicero, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080260547	COMPRESSOR SOUND SUPPRESSION - A compressor includes a housing and one or more working elements. A muffler is located downstream of the discharge plenum and a helmholtz resonator is located in the discharge plenum upstream of the muffler.	10-23-2008
20100218536	Screw Compressor Economizer Pulsation Reduction - A compressor has a suction port, a discharge port, and an economizer port. A condenser is downstream of the discharge port. An evaporator is upstream of the suction port. An expansion device is between the condenser and the evaporator. An economizer is between the condenser and the evaporator. An economizer line extends from the economizer to the economizer port. A resonator is located in the economizer line and has a first branch and a second branch. A first flowpath length across the resonator through the second branch is longer than a second flowpath length across the resonator through the first branch.	09-02-2010

David R. Rockwell, Waterville, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090188244	Apparatus and Method for Storing and Releasing Sulfur Containing Aromatic Compounds From a Fuel Stream of an Internal Combustion Engine - Disclosed is a fuel filter for removing sulfur containing compounds from an internal combustion fuel stream. In one embodiment, the fuel filter comprises at least one column comprising an adsorbent. In one exemplary embodiment the adsorbent is capable of removing sulfur containing compounds, especially sulfur containing aromatic compounds, from fuels used in internal combustion engines, especially diesel fuels. Also disclosed is an apparatus for extending the life cycle of a post combustion emission control device. In one exemplary embodiment, the apparatus comprises a fuel filter for removing sulfur containing compounds from an internal combustion fuel stream and an emission control device. Finally, a method for removing sulfur containing compounds from an internal combustion fuel stream is disclosed. In one exemplary embodiment, the method comprises passing a fuel through a fuel filter capable of removing sulfur containing compounds, storing the removed sulfur containing compounds, releasing a portion of the stored sulfur containing compounds, and sending the portion through the engine and into an emission control device.	07-30-2009
20110210051	Apparatus and Method for Storing and Releasing Sulfur Containing Aromatic Compounds From a Fuel Stream of an Internal Combustion Engine - Disclosed is a fuel filter for removing sulfur containing compounds from an internal combustion fuel stream. In one embodiment, the fuel filter comprises at least one column comprising an adsorbent. In one exemplary embodiment the adsorbent is capable of removing sulfur containing compounds, especially sulfur containing aromatic compounds, from fuels used in internal combustion engines, especially diesel fuels. Also disclosed is an apparatus for extending the life cycle of a post combustion emission control device. In one exemplary embodiment, the apparatus comprises a fuel filter for removing sulfur containing compounds from an internal combustion fuel stream and an emission control device. Finally, a method for removing sulfur containing compounds from an internal combustion fuel stream is disclosed. In one exemplary embodiment, the method comprises passing a fuel through a fuel filter capable of removing sulfur containing compounds, storing the removed sulfur containing compounds, releasing a portion of the stored sulfur containing compounds, and sending the portion through the engine and into an emission control device.	09-01-2011

Dennis Rockwell, Kanasaville, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090273226	Distributed Load Wheel - This specification relates to the improvement of load wheels. The current design of load wheels results in the most of load being born by the ends of the wheel. The invention distributes the load across the entire load wheel assembly, thereby reducing friction. Reducing friction extends the service life of the load wheel.	11-05-2009

Dennis Rockwell, Kansasville, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090265874	BALANCED LONGITUDINAL ANTI-FLAT SPOTTING DEBRIS EVACUATOR SYSTEM - This specification relates to the improvement of load wheels. During use, load wheels become embedded with debris. The debris causes flat spots on the wheel. The invention eliminates flat spots by evacuating debris away from the load wheel.	10-29-2009

Elizabeth B. Rockwell, Pittsburgh, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100109399	Universal booster seat cover - A removable booster seat cover is provided for use with a backless booster seat. The seat cover provides an easily removable, replaceable, washable and adjustable cover that is configured universally to fit all different makes and models of backless booster seats. The seat cover provides an elasticized opening along its bottom side. A buttonhole opening and a drawstring closure with cord stop may be provided for adjustable fit. The elastic adjustable hem is configured to be slipped over and secured around the backless booster seat. Two elastic openings through the seat cover are provided to slip arm rests on the backless booster seat through. The seat cover may be comprised of multiple layers of fabric, cushion material, and fusible interfacing/waterproof backing material.	05-06-2010

Gary L. Rockwell, Auburn, AL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090188439	CONVERTIBLE SCRATCHING APPARATUS FOR PETS - A convertible scratching apparatus for a cat or other pet includes a frame and a panel having a scratching surface thereon. The panel is selectively positionable relative to the frame so that a user can orient the scratching surface horizontally, vertically or at an angle, depending on the user's or the pet's preference. Optionally, a second panel is provided with a second scratching surface and braces the first panel in an erected configuration.	07-30-2009

Jake Rockwell, Clarksburg, WV US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140284935	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROL OF A GAS - A system of converting a gas into electricity including: a gas collection system; a conduit and valve assembly fluidly connected to the gas collection system; a second fuel source separate from the gas collection system; a second conduit and the valve assembly fluidly connected to the second fuel source; a combustion device configured to selectively receive gas from the gas collection system via the conduit and valve assembly and the second fuel source via the second conduit and a valve assembly and burn the gas and fuel; and a generator operatively connected to the combustion device, the generator configured to generate electricity. A method of converting a gas into electricity is also provided.	09-25-2014

James Rockwell, Bellville, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110203457	Filtration Device for use with a Fuel Vapor Recovery System - A filtration device	08-25-2011
20110240896	Three-Port Valve - A three-port valve includes a valve body including a first port, a second port, and a third port, the first port having a first valve orifice and the second port having a second valve orifice. The valve may also include a first valve closure member and a second valve closure member, the first and second valve closure members may be configured to selectively seal the first and second valve orifices, respectively. The valve may further include a solenoid including a first coil and a second coil, at least one of the first and second coils configured to actuate at least one of the first and second valve closure members when energized. Additionally, the valve may include an electrical connection configured to selectively and individually energize the first and second coils. The valve may be configured to operate in at least three different states of operation. For example, the three-port valve may have a first state (e.g., a default state) when neither coil is energized, a second state when first coil is energized to move only one of the valve closure members, and a third state when the second coil is energized to move both valve closure members.	10-06-2011

James L. Rockwell, Houston, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090301132	OPTIMIZED HEAVIES REMOVAL SYSTEM IN AN LNG FACILITY - An LNG facility employing an optimized heavies removal system. The optimized heavies removal system can comprise at least one distillation column and at least two separate heat exchangers. The heat exchangers can be operable to heat a liquid stream withdrawn from a distillation column to thereby provide predominantly vapor and/or liquid streams that can be reintroduced into the column.	12-10-2009

Jim Rockwell, Bellville, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090025693	Filtration Device for Use with a Fuel Vapor Recovery System - A filtration device for filtering air for use with a fuel vapor recovery system. According to one aspect, the device includes a housing defining a chamber having a rotational axis an upper end and a lower end, a cap closes the housing and includes at least one generally helical passageway helically extending generally toward the lower end of the chamber and includes at least one air inlet. According to another aspect, the device includes a non-circular filter element disposed between an air inlet and an air outlet.	01-29-2009

Jim L. Rockwell, Houston, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150300732	SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR LIQUEFYING NATURAL GAS - A process of liquefying a natural gas stream in a liquefied natural gas facility is provided. The process includes cooling the natural gas stream in a first refrigeration cycle to produce a cooled natural gas stream. The process also includes cooling the cooled natural gas stream in a first chiller of a second refrigeration cycle, the cooled natural gas stream exiting the first chiller at a first pressure. The process further includes cooling the cooled natural gas stream in a first core of a second chiller of the second refrigeration cycle. The process yet further includes cooling a refrigerant of a refrigerant recycle stream separate from the cooled natural gas stream in a second core of the second chiller of the second refrigeration cycle, wherein the refrigerant recycle stream enters the second chiller at a second pressure that is lower than the first pressure of the cooled natural gas stream.	10-22-2015

Julia P. Rockwell, Youngsville, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080243620	SELF-CHECKOUT COUPON SHARING - The present invention is directed to a system for processing coupons by a self checkout system, where the self checkout system includes at least one self checkout station coupled to a server. In a first aspect, a self checkout system includes a server for managing the self checkout system and at least one self checkout station coupled to the server, where the self checkout station includes a scanner for scanning at least one item for purchase by a customer, a coupon reader for receiving a coupon from the customer, and a coupon manager. The coupon manager attempts to validate the coupon against the at least one item scanned by the customer, and if the coupon fails to validate, the coupon manager stores the coupon in a coupon pool at the server such that the stored coupon can be utilized at a subsequent sales transaction.	10-02-2008

Justin H. Rockwell, Longs, SC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120016746	Method And System For Computer-Based Network Advertising - A computer-based method of advertising products and services for communication to an electronic device user, the method includes the steps of receiving a message-value from an electronic device, matching the message-value to a staggered electronic marketing campaign, creating a subscriber data profile corresponding to the mobile electronic device associated with the staggered electronic marketing campaign, confirming receipt of the message value, and sending campaign advertisements to the electronic device.	01-19-2012

Karen Rockwell, Malden, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080279764	METHOD AND COMPOSITION FOR TREATING CANCER - A method for treating cancer, preventing cancer or delaying the progression of a cancer in an animal or a human comprising the step of: administering to the animal or the human having a cancer a composition in an amount effective to treat cancer, prevent cancer or delay the progression of cancer in the animal or the human. The composition comprises a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient, and ascorbate which is joined to a carrier structure containing an anti-cancer active agent, said carrier structure being capable of releasing the anti-cancer agent in the presence of a reactive oxygen species.	11-13-2008
20120164065	METHOD AND COMPOSITION FOR TREATING CANCER - A method for treating cancer, preventing cancer or delaying the progression of a cancer in an animal or human comprising the step of: administering to the animal or the human having a cancer a composition in an amount effective to treat cancer, prevent cancer or delay the progression of cancer in the animal or the human. The composition comprises a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient, and ascorbate which is joined to a carrier structure containing an anti-cancer active agent, said carrier structure being capable of releasing the anti-cancer agent in the presence of a reactive oxygen species.	06-28-2012
20150110713	METHOD AND COMPOSITION FOR TREATING CANCER - A method for treating cancer, preventing cancer or delaying the progression of a cancer in an animal or human comprising the step of: administering to the animal or the human having a cancer a composition in an amount effective to treat cancer, prevent cancer or delay the progression of cancer in the animal or the human. The composition comprises a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient, and ascorbate which is joined to a carrier structure containing an anti-cancer active agent, said carrier structure being capable of releasing the anti-cancer agent in the presence of a reactive oxygen species.	04-23-2015

Lynn H. Rockwell, Valders, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130026773	ERGONOMIC SCOOP - An apparatus for picking up material is disclosed that has a scoop section with a bottom, a leading edge, two spaced apart side walls extending up from opposed sides of the bottom, and a back between the two side walls extending up from the bottom opposite the leading edge. The scoop has a cavity formed within the bottom, the side walls, and the back, and having an open front end and extending rearward therefrom. The scoop has a handle connected to and extending rearward and downward from the back of the scoop section. The handle and back are fixedly or adjustably attached to one another. The scoop cavity has an extended cavity section disposed under the handle that is a contiguous part of the cavity. The scoop is ergonomically designed for reducing stress related fatigue, strain or injury to the upper or lower extremities, or shoulder or neck.	01-31-2013
20140096558	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SEALING A FOOD ZONE OF AN ICE MACHINE FROM EXTERNAL CONTAMINANTS - Disclosed are methods and devices for sealing components and areas of the food zone of an ice machine, including systems that transport fluids and devices used for the production and harvest of ice. Due to the form, fit, and function of food zone components, gaps or pathways may exist in that unwanted fluids or solids may enter the food zone. Pathways for contamination to enter a food zone include: refrigeration tubing, water supply, drain tubing, electrical connections, and devices for antimicrobial protection, automatic cleaning systems, ice harvest assist, and transportation of ice from the ice making surface to the storage bin. Methods and devices of creating contaminant-proof barriers are disclosed, including: sealing, trapping, gasketing and/or creating a positive pressure within the food zone, alone or in combination. The methods and devices can be used in a systematic arrangement to create an essentially contaminant-proof ice machine food zone.	04-10-2014
20150377538	WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM FOR ICE-MAKING MACHINE - The assembly of the present disclosure includes a one-piece, molded or formed water distribution tube and an evaporator component or top. The tube connects to the evaporator component without the use of any additional fasteners such as metal screws. A protrusion or tab formed in the tube effects the connection to the evaporator component. Water is introduced to the tuba via an inlet, where the water flow is evened out partially with a divider within the tube. The water exits through drainage holes in the tube, and passes over an evaporator to be frozen into ice.	12-31-2015

Mark Anthony Rockwell, Farmington Hills, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150339114	MODULE INTERFACE FOR VEHICLE UPDATES - A vehicle may include a processor of a vehicle configured to communicate with an update server hosting software updates; and a software update management module connected to the processor and vehicle modules over a vehicle bus and configured to send an update command over the vehicle bus to invoke a software update mode for one of the vehicle modules identified by a software update, and apply the software update to the one of the vehicle modules. A computing system of a vehicle may be configured to request consent from a user to install a software update, when consent is received, install the software updates using a software update management module configured to invoke software update mode for a vehicle module identified by the software update, and apply the software update to the vehicle module, and when consent is not received, display an indication that software updates are available.	11-26-2015

Mark Anthony Rockwell, Wyandotte, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20160098266	METHODS AND SYSTEMS TO UPDATE A VEHICLE COMPUTING SYSTEM - A vehicle computing system for a vehicle includes a first and second memory device (e.g., erasable programmable read only memory (EEPROM)). The system further includes a circuit that selectively switches between the first and second memory device. The system further includes a first vehicle control module configured to receive notification that a software update is available at the second memory device. The first vehicle control module controls the circuit to switch from the first memory device to the second memory device at an initialization event. The first vehicle control module executes the software update based on communication with the second memory device.	04-07-2016

Mark H. Rockwell, Erie, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140040159	COMMON DOCUMENT HEADER FOR A BUSINESS MANAGEMENT PLATFORM - Systems and methods of implementing a common document header for a business management platform are disclosed. An example method includes receiving data via a plurality of separate data entry points to a business management platform, the data describing at least some financial information and some operational information for a business. The method also includes generating a common document header (CDH) to organize and uniformly handle the data by the business management platform. The method also includes maintaining a current status of the data in the CDH. The method also includes driving a business action by the business management platform based on the current status of the data organized in the CDH. Other examples of implementing a common document header for a business management platform are also disclosed.	02-06-2014
20140279305	OPERATIONAL REPORTING FOR FINANCIAL SYSTEMS - Operational reporting for financial systems is disclosed. In an example, a computer-implemented method is embodied in computer-readable instructions stored on a non-transient computer-readable medium. When executed by a processor, the method includes receiving financial data via any of a plurality of different data entry windows. The method also includes organizing the financial data according to a plurality of segments, each segment identifying at least one attribute of the financial data. The method also includes reporting the financial data via a reporting engine according to any requested attribute by asserting the corresponding segment.	09-18-2014

Martin Rockwell, Sherwood, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20160033455	TRI-MODE PROBE WITH AUTOMATIC SKEW ADJUSTMENT - A probe, including a first input configured to receive a first input signal, a second input configured to receive a second input signal, a first cable connected to the first input, a second cable connected to the second input, an electronically adjustable delay connected to the first cable, the electronically adjustable delay configured to delay the first input signal to remove a skew between the first input signal and the second input signal, and an amplifier configured to receive the first input signal from the electronically adjustable delay and a second input signal.	02-04-2016

Martin Rockwell, Beaverton, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150114685	RELEASEABLE PROBE CONNECTION - A test and measurement probe connection system including an interposer, at least one probe tab connected to the interposer, and a connector that is releasably connectable to the at least one probe tab to measure signals from the interposer.	04-30-2015

Matthew Thomas Rockwell, Santa Cruz, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150274381	APPARATUS FOR STORAGE OF MATERIALS - An apparatus that allows a user to conveniently store and dispense materials and substances of high viscosity. A pair of lids are hingeably coupled to a storage structure at opposite ends of the storage structure. The storage structure defines a storage cavity that is adapted to receive highly viscous substances, oils and gels. The lids adapted to swing onto a storage position proximate to the storage cavity. Magnets and ferromagnetic materials are optionally included and positioned to maintain one or more flaps in a closed storage position and/or to maintain a relative coupling of the two or more storage structures. The storage structure may additionally comprise internal walls that define internal features for holding portions of a material or substance. The internal storage features may define a plurality of storage volumes of equally dimensioned shapes adapted for distributing stored material or substance in equal volumes.	10-01-2015

Michael Rockwell, Palo Alto, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120301115	PROCESSING OF SCALABLE COMPRESSED VIDEO DATA FORMATS FOR NONLINEAR VIDEO EDITING SYSTEMS - Accessing only the lower bandwidth data in video data stored in a scalable format requires skipping around within a data file to locate the desired data for a specified progression dimension for each image. This causes seek and rotational latency to occur for each image, increasing access time per image and lowering the available bandwidth for reading motion video from the storage system. Such increases in access time significantly degrade performance of local and shared storage systems, particularly for video editing and other video playback systems used in production, post-production and broadcast operations. To improve the performance of such systems, motion video data stored in a scalable format is processed so as to copy the lower bandwidth data into a separate file. These separate files can be accessed by video editing systems, media management systems and other devices or computer programs that use the lower bandwidth data.	11-29-2012
20130315505	Content Creation Using Interpolation Between Content Versions - One or more derived versions of image content may be obtained by interpolating two or more source versions of the same image content. A derived version may be targeted for a class of displays that differs from classes of displays targeted by the source versions. Source images in a source version may have been color graded in a creative process by a content creator/colorist. Interpolation of the source versions may be performed with interpolation parameters having two or more different values in two or more different clusters in at least one of the source images. A normalized version may be used to allow efficient distribution of multiple versions of the same content to a variety of downstream media processing devices, and to preserve or restore image details otherwise lost in one or more of the source versions.	11-28-2013
20140119551	Audio Playback System Monitoring - In some embodiments, a method for monitoring speakers within an audio playback system (e.g., movie theater) environment. In typical embodiments, the monitoring method assumes that initial characteristics of the speakers (e.g., a room response for each of the speakers) have been determined at an initial time, and relies on one or more microphones positioned in the environment to perform a status check on each of the speakers to identify whether a change to at least one characteristic of any of the speakers has occurred since the initial time. In other embodiments, the method processes data indicative of output of a microphone to monitor audience reaction to an audiovisual program. Other aspects include a system configured (e.g., programmed) to perform any embodiment of the inventive method, and a computer readable medium (e.g., a disc) which stores code for implementing any embodiment of the inventive method.	05-01-2014

Michael Rockwell, Virginia Beach, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20160038809	Multi-Tiered Toss Target Game - The invention provides a multi-tiered toss target game. The multi-tiered toss target game may include a plurality of vertically extending tiers having a face surface, wherein the face surface of one or more of the plurality of tiers may be sloped; a plurality of tier front faces, wherein the tier front faces may be disposed between the plurality of tiers; a plurality of target openings arranged in the face surfaces of the plurality of tiers; a base structure including walls configured to support the plurality of tiers; and wherein the walls of the base structure and the tier front faces are sloped.	02-11-2016

Michael Rockwell, Huntersville, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100231687	System and method for capturing, combining and displaying 360-degree "panoramic" or "spherical" digital pictures, images and/or videos, along with traditional directional digital images and videos of a site, including a site audit, or a location, building complex, room, object or event - One embodiment of a system and method for using a 360-degree panoramic camera or 360-degree panoramic video camera for capturing images of a site, location or object, including site audits, may include using such camera at various prescribed heights and locations in conjunction with a processing unit configured to display information and images of the subject site location or object. The processing unit may be configured with a software viewer to display images and information of interest and incorporating icons for purposes of selecting a corresponding point of view or information portal. A compressor unit may be used to receive photographic data from the camera system and interface with the processor. A storage unit may be configured to store captured and combined images of the site, location or object.	09-16-2010

Pamela O. Rockwell, Longs, SC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120016746	Method And System For Computer-Based Network Advertising - A computer-based method of advertising products and services for communication to an electronic device user, the method includes the steps of receiving a message-value from an electronic device, matching the message-value to a staggered electronic marketing campaign, creating a subscriber data profile corresponding to the mobile electronic device associated with the staggered electronic marketing campaign, confirming receipt of the message value, and sending campaign advertisements to the electronic device.	01-19-2012

Patricia Rockwell, West Redding, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090022714	Combination methods of inhibiting tumor growth with a vascular endothelial growth factor receptor antagonist - The present invention provides a method of reducing or inhibiting tumor growth in a mammal comprising treating the mammal with an effective amount of a combination of a VEGFR antagonist and an EGFR antagonist.	01-22-2009
20090022716	COMBINATION METHODS OF INHIBITING TUMOR GROWTH WITH A VASCULAR ENDOTHELIAL GROWTH FACTOR RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST - The present invention provides a method of reducing or inhibiting tumor growth in a mammal comprising treating the mammal with an effective amount of a combination of a VEGF receptor antagonist and radiation, chemotherapy, and/or an additional receptor antagonist.	01-22-2009

Paul Rockwell, Sunnyvale, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130276078	TWO FACTOR AUTHENTICATION USING A ONE-TIME PASSWORD - Methods and systems for online authentication eliminate the common username plus password combination, using instead a novel two-factor authentication that employs a mobile phone number and a one-time, limited life password. The user provides the mobile phone number to a login dialog and receives, from a service provider, the one-time password, e.g., via a text message, at the mobile device to which the phone number belongs. If the user enters the one-time password before it expires, the user is authenticated and logged in. A method for authentication or authorization to a website includes: receiving a phone number from a user via a communication network in response to a login prompt displayed to the user; transmitting a one-time password to the phone number using text messaging; and in response to receiving the one-time password back from the user, authenticating the user for transactions with the website.	10-17-2013

Paul Gilbert Rockwell, Chesterfield, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080197044	BLISTER PACKAGES WITH FRAMES FOR DRY POWDER DRUG CONTAINMENT - Dry powder blister packages include sealed blisters with a piezoelectric active layer that flexes to vibrate the dry powder in a blister to facilitate active dispersion.	08-21-2008

Richard Dennis Rockwell, Concord, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100040062	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FORWARDING DATA UNITS IN A COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK - A network device (	02-18-2010

Rick Rockwell, Wooster, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20160090831	Auger Boring Machine - An electric auger-boring machine. The machine has electric motors for auger rotation and thrust. The electric rotation motor rotates the auger at a constant rate when the current provided is constant. The motor may slow or stop in response to changes in torque due to obstructions to auger rotation. Electric motors allow for auger thrusters and actuators to precisely operate. A wireless remote control controls motor and auger rotation and thrust from a distance away from a launch pit. Multiple sizes of product casings may be utilized and the auger-boring machine comprises an adjustable adaptor and saddle for use with a plurality of casing sizes.	03-31-2016

Ronald M. Rockwell, Rochester, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080294423	Informing troubleshooting sessions with device data - A method for troubleshooting a problem with a device includes acquiring device data for the device, receiving a user's query concerning a device in a natural language, presenting possible refinements to at least a portion of the user's query for defining a problem statement, presenting candidate solutions that are associated with the defined problem statement in a knowledge base, at least one of the presentation of possible refinements and the presentation of candidate solutions being informed by device data that is linked through a diagnostic model of the device to at least one of the problem statements and candidate solutions.	11-27-2008

Ronald M. Rockwell, Rocheter, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120092727	APPARATUS FOR LOW COST EMBEDDED PLATFORM FOR DEVICE-SIDE, DISTRIBUTED SERVICES ENABLEMENT - A class of add-on system components providing functionality of devices, management of self-help, customization and enhancement of services for devices, and remote monitoring at significantly reduced cost. It reduces the cost of UI and greatly enhances ease-of-use by realizing that the networked system can be headless and use a browser-based UI for its platform. It embeds a Device Model Agent (DMA) and connects to the Device-Centric Services platform to offer services. Additionally, it offers customized diagnostic access for customer representatives to enable self-help service actions to be performed, unifies and manages multiple access needs to several disparate data access mechanisms, and uses largely COTS PC hardware rather than customized PWBs.	04-19-2012

Sara Rockwell, Madison, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140037757	DRUG THERAPY TO INHIBIT CHEMOTHERAPY-INDUCED ADVERSE EFFECTS AND RELATED PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS, DIAGNOSTICS, SCREENING TECHNIQUES AND KITS - The invention provides a method of treatment comprising reducing therapy-induced adverse effects (TIAE), including chemotherapy-induced adverse effects (CIAE), such as chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) and/or chemotherapy-induced cardiovascular adverse effects (CICAE) in a subject being treated with a CIAE-inducing anti-cancer active ingredient by co-administering to the subject a pharmaceutically effective amount of a NCS-1-protective composition. Related pharmaceutical compositions, diagnostics and screening techniques are also provided.	02-06-2014

Scott Rockwell, Worcester, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110209541	SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MEASURING 2- AND 3-DIMENSIONAL VELOCITY VECTOR USING CROSS-CORRELATION VELOCIMETRY - A velocity probe capable of measuring all the three components of a velocity vector simultaneously by correlating data from three or more thermocouples is shown and described.	09-01-2011

Scott M. Rockwell, Centennial, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090271556	CONNECTING MULTIPLE PERIPHERAL INTERFACES INTO ONE ATTACHMENT POINT - An interconnect apparatus is provided for connecting at least one peripheral device to a multi-channel interface. The apparatus includes an incoming connector having a first incoming channel connector and at least one second incoming channel connector, wherein the incoming connector is operable to detachably connect to an interface cable, a first outgoing connector having a first outgoing channel connector, at least one second outgoing connector having at least one second outgoing channel connector, and routing logic operable to propagate a first signal between the first incoming channel connector and the first outgoing channel connector, and to propagate at least one second signal between the at least one second incoming channel connector and the at least one second outgoing channel connector; wherein a position of the first outgoing channel connector in the first outgoing connector corresponds to a position of the at least one second outgoing channel connector in the at least one second outgoing connector.	10-29-2009

Stephen K. Rockwell, Mesa, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090149137	INTEGRATED BIDIRECTIONAL JUNCTION ENGINEERED DUAL INSULATOR TRANSCEIVER - A bi-directional transceiver (	06-11-2009
20090163160	ADAPTIVE RESPONSIVITY RF RECEIVER DETECTOR SYSTEM - A variable responsivity adaptive detector system (	06-25-2009

Thomas Rockwell, Rochester, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150089633	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ASSET ASSIGNMENT AND REPLACEMENT - A file cabinet drawer includes support rails supporting asset panels each with a plurality of asset positions to support respective assets and associated asset indicators. A controller activates panel, drawer, and asset indicators to locate assigned assets. A recipient can be reauthenticated and assigned a duplicate asset if the assigned asset becomes unavailable. An administrator can be authenticated to conduct assignment of duplicate assets. Where asset(s) include electronic identification tags, the panels can include contacts in electrical communication with support rails in respective drawers coupled to the controller to read an asset identifier from each tag.	03-26-2015
20150325069	SECURITY ASSET MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, METHOD, AND RECEPTACLE THEREFOR - An asset management system can receive and track an asset with preexisting identification circuitry, such as a car fob. In embodiments, the car fob can be received by a receptacle and a sensor, such as an antenna, can be used to receive an identifier from the fob. A lockable drawer can be sized to receive the fob and can bring the fob into proximity with the antenna.	11-12-2015
20150356846	SECURITY ASSET MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, METHOD, AND FOB RETENTION ARRANGEMENT THEREFOR - An asset management system can receive and track an asset with preexisting identification circuitry, such as a car fob. In embodiments, the car fob can be received by a receptacle and a sensor, such as an antenna, can be used to receive an identifier from the fob. A lockable bin can be sized to receive the fob and can bring the fob into proximity with the antenna.	12-10-2015
20150370745	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMMUNICATION PORT BASED ASSET MANAGEMENT - An identifier of an asset is retrieved using a first communication protocol and is converted to a form compatible with a second communication protocol. Translation circuitry can convert the identifier and can transmit the converted identifier to a communication bus that uses the second communication protocol. An identifier from a USB device can be converted to a Dallas Semiconductor/Maxim Integrated 1-Wire protocol format in an example, and an RFID identifier can be converted to 1-Wire protocol format in another example.	12-24-2015

Thomas C. Rockwell, White Pigeon, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20160025393	Refrigeration Purger Monitor - An industrial refrigeration system has a purger for removing non-condensable content extracted from a volume of refrigerant. The purger separates a quantity of refrigerant from a mixture of refrigerant and air and purges the air and a portion of the refrigerant. The purger includes a control unit and an algorithm that estimates the purged quantity of refrigerant from measured and stored refrigeration and purger operating parameters.	01-28-2016

Thomas L. Rockwell, Rochester, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120140233	APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETECTING THE PRESENCE OF WATER ON A REMOTE SURFACE - An apparatus is provided having a source for illuminating a remote surface with at least one wavelength of light (e.g., in the range of 940 to 970 nm), a detector for receiving returned illumination from the surface and providing an analog signal representative of the returned illumination, and a controller which samples the analog signal to obtain sample data representative of amplitude of light of the source returned from the surface by the detector. The controller determines the presence of water (or moisture, liquid, ice, vapor or heavy gases) on the surface in accordance with the sample data. An audible alarm is activatable by the controller. The source and detector are in a housing in perpendicular or non-perpendicular orientations with respect to the surface. Such housing being mountable at a distance from the surface where water detection is desired.	06-07-2012

Thomas Lawrence Rockwell, Rochester, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090135031	Armored Capacitive Keypad - An apparatus and method for detecting a key press using an armored capacitive keypad device. The device consists of two interdigitated electrodes, located behind a protective metal plate, and separated by an insulating gap or material. An electronic driver circuit sends a signal to one of the electrodes and senses the change in signal with the proximity of a finger to the key. The driver is calibrated with the metal plate in place such that the finger can be sensed through the metal plate. The device is tamper resistant and provides some immunity to external electromagnetic interference as well.	05-28-2009

Tyler Rockwell, Wakefield, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090078883	TECHNIQUES FOR OPTICAL ION BEAM METROLOGY - Techniques for providing optical ion beam metrology are disclosed. In one particular exemplary embodiment, the techniques may be realized as an apparatus for controlling beam density profile, the apparatus may include one or more camera systems to capture at least one image of an ion beam and a control system coupled to the one or more camera systems to control a beam density profile of the ion beam. The control system may further include a dose profiler to provide information to one or more ion implantation components in at least one of a feedback loop and a feedforward loop to improve dose and angle uniformity.	03-26-2009
20140265853	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PLASMA CONTROL USING BOUNDARY ELECTRODE - An ion source may include a chamber configured to house a plasma comprising ions to be directed to a substrate and an extraction power supply configured to apply an extraction terminal voltage to the plasma chamber with respect to a voltage of a substrate positioned downstream of the chamber. The system may further include a boundary electrode voltage supply configured to generate a boundary electrode voltage different than the extraction terminal voltage, and a boundary electrode disposed within the chamber and electrically coupled to the boundary electrode voltage supply, the boundary electrode configured to alter plasma potential of the plasma when the boundary electrode voltage is received.	09-18-2014
20160071693	CONTROL OF ION ANGULAR DISTRIBUTION OF ION BEAMS WITH HIDDEN DEFLECTION ELECTRODE - A processing apparatus may include: an extraction plate disposed along a side of a plasma chamber, the extraction plate having a first and second aperture, and middle portion between the first and second aperture, the first and second aperture being configured to define a first and second ion beam when the plasma is present in the plasma chamber and an extraction voltage is applied between the extraction plate and a substrate; a hidden deflection electrode disposed adjacent the middle portion outside of the plasma chamber, and electrically isolated from the extraction plate; and a hidden deflection electrode power supply to apply a bias voltage to the hidden deflection electrode, wherein the bias voltage is configured to modify a mean angle of incidence of ions and/or a range of angles of incidence centered around the mean angle of incidence in the first and second ion beam.	03-10-2016