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Roderick Abinet, Scottsdale, AZ US
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20130220939 | Method of Controlling Addition Rate of an Odor Control Chemical - The invention concerns a method of controlling addition rate of an odor control chemical to a wastewater line comprising means for adding odor control chemical to the wastewater. The method comprises measuring a level of dissolved sulfides in the wastewater line using a sulfide probe placed in said wastewater line, transferring data on the level of dissolved sulfides to a computing unit, determining a required odor control chemical addition rate in said computing unit based on said level of dissolved sulfides, and instructing the means for adding odor control chemical to add the odor control chemical at said required addition rate. The invention allows for accurate on-line control of the level of H | 08-29-2013 |
20150246834 | Method and system for control of an addition rate of a hexavalent chromium control chemical to water - The invention describes a method and system for controlling the addition rate of a contaminant control chemical to a water or wastewater line. The level of hexavalent chromium as a contaminant in the water or wastewater is measured using a spectro-photometric probe placed in the line. Data representative of the level of measured hexavalent chromium content is read into a computing unit, which determines a required contaminant control chemical addition rate based on said level of hexavalent chromium content. The contaminant control chemical is then added at the required addition rate to reduce the amount of hexavalent chromium to a predetermined level. | 09-03-2015 |
Roderick Augur, Hopewell Junction, NY US
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20110086445 | METHODS RELATING TO CAPACITIVE MONITORING OF LAYER CHARACTERISTICS DURING BACK END-OF-THE-LINE PROCESSING - Methods are provided that relate to the capacitive monitoring of characteristic pertaining to layer formed during the back end-of-the-line (BEOL) processing of a semiconductor device. In one embodiment, a method includes the steps of forming a first capacitor array including first and second overlying contacts each formed in a different one of the plurality of BEOL layers, measuring the interlayer capacitance between the first and second overlying contacts, and converting the measured interlayer capacitance to a distance between the first and second overlying contacts. | 04-14-2011 |
20110248263 | INTEGRATED CIRCUITS HAVING BACKSIDE TEST STRUCTURES AND METHODS FOR THE FABRICATION THEREOF - Embodiments of a method for fabricating an integrated circuit having a backside test structure are provided. In one embodiment, the method includes the steps of providing a semiconductor substrate, forming at least one Through-Silicon-Via (TSV) through the semiconductor substrate, forming a backside probe pad over the backside of the semiconductor substrate and electrically coupled to the at least one TSV, and forming a frontside bondpad over the frontside of the semiconductor substrate. The frontside bondpad is electrically coupled to the backside probe pad by the at least one TSV. | 10-13-2011 |
20150035052 | CONTACT POWER RAIL - A method for forming CA power rails using a three mask decomposition process and the resulting device are provided. Embodiments include forming a horizontal diffusion CA power rail in an active layer of a semiconductor substrate using a first color mask; forming a plurality of vertical CAs in the active layer using second and third color masks, the vertical CAs connecting the CA power rail to at least one diffusion region on the semiconductor substrate, spaced from the CA power rail, wherein each pair of CAs formed by one of the second and third color masks are separated by at least two pitches. | 02-05-2015 |
Roderick Barrett, Protea Valley ZA
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20150043776 | Timing System and Method - A timing system that includes a glyph associated with an object to be timed and at least one camera for capturing images of the glyph or associated object. A computer generates a virtual line, associates the virtual line with at least one of the images, and determines when the glyph or associated object intersects, crosses or has crossed the virtual line. A database records the identity of the glyph and the time that the glyph or associated object intersected or crossed the virtual line. The invention also relates to a related method for determining the time a glyph or object associated therewith passes a predetermined point or line. | 02-12-2015 |
Roderick Carter, Henderson, NV US
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20160081430 | Height Enhancing Assembly - A height enhancing assembly for increasing the apparent height of a user includes a pair of pads that may each be coupled to a shoe. The pads provide additional height for the user. A pair of adhesive layers is provided. Each of the adhesive layers is coupled to an associated one of the pads. The adhesive layers each engage the shoe. The pads are retained on the shoe. | 03-24-2016 |
Roderick Claybrooks, Franklin, MI US
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20120083881 | Stand-Alone Anterior Fusion Device - Disclosed herein is a stand-alone anterior fusion device that is positioned in the space between adjacent vertebrae to be fused. The device comprises an annular cage having a thickness defined by an outer surface and an inner surface. The inner surface is defined by a cavity adapted to receive graft material. A top surface is in a spatial relationship to a bottom surface and may be further defined by a Lordosis angle. Ascending and descending guides extend through the wall, each guide has an axis defined by an attitude, where each guide directs a vertebral screw in a desired trajectory into the adjacent vertebrae whereby a bi-cortical screw purchase may be achieved. The device is a stand alone stabilizing device as well as a cage for containing graft material and maintaining the height of the space between the vertebrae to be fused. | 04-05-2012 |
Roderick Demus, Dallas, TX US
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20110277219 | I-Pocket for an Accessory Item - The present invention is a securing pocket for attachment to an accessory article that supports a small hands-free electronic device. The pocket further comprises an opening within the accessory article for supporting the pocket. The opening is dimensioned and contoured to support the electronic device. The pocket further comprises a first covering and a second covering dimensioned and contoured to support the electronic device. The second covering overlays the first covering and have a seamless attachment thereto with an edge being left unattached for receiving and removing the electronic device. Cut out openings extend through the base material of the accessory article and first covering | 11-17-2011 |
Roderick Habeshaw, Dundee GB
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20140187945 | Ultrasound Probe - An ultrasound probe ( | 07-03-2014 |
Roderick Hanson, Sacramento, CA US
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20150158710 | Collapsible and Reusable Funnel Apparatus - A funnel apparatus for storage inside of a container lid. The funnel apparatus includes a circular planar sheet having a centered circular shaped pop-out member with perforated lines therearound to facilitate the removal thereof. The funnel apparatus provides an inner edge and an outer edge, wherein the inner edge is formed after removal of the pop-out member. The device can be removed from a container lid by use of a pull tab that extends from the outer edge thereof. A slit that extends from the inner edge to the outer edge of the planar sheet, wherein the user can separate the device via separating the slit in order to form ends. The device can be formed into a conical shape having a flared open upper and a tapered open bottom, wherein the open bottom is placed into the open upper of a bottle to enable the pouring of liquids and powders therein. | 06-11-2015 |
Roderick Hausser, Kinnelon, NJ US
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20120191067 | Injection Device with Sealed Luer Fitting - The invention relates to an injection device ( | 07-26-2012 |
20150201880 | Integrated Injection System and Communication Device - An integrated system for injection including an injection device ( | 07-23-2015 |
Roderick Kempes, Calgary CA
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20140216067 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR HEATING A LIQUEFIED STREAM - In a closed circuit a heat transfer fluid is cycled from a first heat transfer zone to a second heat transfer zone via a downcomer, all arranged in an ambient. The first heat transfer zone, housed inside a first box, comprises a first heat transfer surface across which the liquefied stream is brought in a first indirect heat exchanging contact with the heat transfer fluid. The heat transfer fluid is allowed to condense, and a part of the condensed portion of the heat transfer fluid is allowed to accumulate within the first box thereby forming a liquid layer of the heat transfer fluid. Liquid is drawn from the liquid layer and passed through the downcomer to the second heat transfer zone. The second heat transfer zone comprises a second heat transfer surface across which the heat transfer fluid is brought in a second indirect heat exchanging contact with the ambient. | 08-07-2014 |
20150121904 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR HEATING A LIQUEFIED STREAM - In a heater for a liquefied stream, a first heat transfer zone has a box stretching longitudinally along an axis. A first heat transfer surface is arranged inside the box, across which a first indirect heat exchanging contact is established between a liquefied stream that is to be heated and a heat transfer fluid. A second heat transfer zone is located gravitationally lower and includes a second heat transfer surface across which the heat transfer fluid is brought in a second indirect heat exchanging contact with the ambient. A downcomer fluidly connects the first heat transfer zone with the second heat transfer zone and has a first transverse portion and a first downward portion that are fluidly connected to each other via a connecting elbow portion. The connecting elbow portion, when viewed in a vertical projection on a horizontal plane, is located external to the box compared to the axis. | 05-07-2015 |
Roderick Lee, Markham CA
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20110282619 | MEASUREMENT DEVICE FOR HEAT EXCHANGER AND PROCESS FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE OF A HEAT EXCHANGER - A temperature measurement device in combination with a furnace heat exchanger is disclosed and claimed. An instrumented heat tracer sensor is launched into the heat exchanger which records the temperature of the fluid and performance at data points along the length of the heat exchanger. If a spike in the temperature as measured and recorded, since the speed of the heat tracer sensor is known, the location of the temperature increase is known which infers a burn through in the furnace. A three way valve includes a retrieve port, a chamber port, and a launch port. A small sensor control pump and a large heat exchanger flow pump propel the heat tracer sensor through the system. A plastic chamber retains the heat tracer sensor for interrogation and downloading information when the sensor is not in use in the heat exchanger. A control station communicates with the heat tracer sensor and extracts the stored temperature data therefrom. | 11-17-2011 |
20120013330 | CONDUIT SENSOR DEVICE WITH MAGNETIC SHUNT AND PROCESS FOR MODIFYING A MAGNETIC FIELD - A conduit sensor device includes first and second pairs of permanent magnets. First and second rotor shunts include first and second rotatable magnets and interposed between the first and second pairs of permanent magnets, respectively. A shunt shaft includes a first helical worm gear and a second helical worm gear mounted thereon. The first rotor shunt includes a first rotatable magnet and a first rotor gear locked together. The first helical worm gear meshing with the first rotor gear driving the first rotor gear and the first rotatable magnet. The second rotor shunt includes a second rotatable magnet and a second rotor gear locked together. The second helical worm gear meshes with the second rotor gear driving the second rotor gear and the second rotatable magnet. The surface areas of the first and second pairs of permanent magnets equals the surface area of the first and second rotatable magnets. | 01-19-2012 |
20120293289 | CONDUIT SENSOR DEVICE WITH MAGNETIC SHUNT AND PROCESS FOR MODIFYING A MAGNETIC FIELD - A conduit sensor device includes first and second pairs of permanent magnets. First and second rotor shunts include first and second rotatable magnets and interposed between the first and second pairs of permanent magnets, respectively. A shunt shaft includes a first helical worm gear and a second helical worm gear mounted thereon. The first rotor shunt includes a first rotatable magnet and a first rotor gear locked together. The first helical worm gear meshing with the first rotor gear driving the first rotor gear and the first rotatable magnet. The second rotor shunt includes a second rotatable magnet and a second rotor gear locked together. The second helical worm gear meshes with the second rotor gear driving the second rotor gear and the second rotatable magnet. The surface areas of the first and second pairs of permanent magnets equals the surface area of the first and second rotatable magnets. | 11-22-2012 |
Roderick Lim, Riehen/basel CH
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20140007309 | METHOD FOR STAGING CANCER PROGRESSION BY AFM | 01-02-2014 |
20150369838 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING A SCANNING PROBE MICROSCOPE - The present invention relates to a method for controlling a scanning probe microscope having a probe ( | 12-24-2015 |
Roderick Manuzon, Frontenac, MO US
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20150086435 | Wet Scrubber Apparatus For Ammonia Capture - A device for removing ammonia from a gas stream has a plurality of conduits that divide the gas steam into a plurality of separate gas streams. Spray nozzles located in each of said conduits spray a dilute acid solution into the streams. The acid solution is aqueous sulfuric acid and ammonium sulfate is produced. The conduits are substantially unobstructed enabling the device to create less than 10 Pa back pressure to the gas stream. | 03-26-2015 |
Roderick Mcbrien, Leamington Spa GB
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20120325262 | HAIR CARE APPARATUS - An apparatus for dreadlocking hair comprising a motor and a means for holding or engaging a strand of hair. The holding means is rotated by the motor, so that the strand of hair is twisted into a dreadlock, that is, a twisted bundle of hair where hair on the surface of the bundle describes a purely helical path, at least in a newly dreadlocked part of the strand. | 12-27-2012 |
Roderick Mcmullin, Kanata CA
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20100303014 | PEER TO PEER WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A wireless communication system includes a plurality of headsets, each embodying a wireless transceiver, and wherein communication can be established between the headsets via the wireless transceivers over a network in which the headsets act as nodes. | 12-02-2010 |
Roderick Miller, Mechanicville, NY US
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20140191367 | SANDWICH DAMASCENE RESISTOR - A method is provided for forming sandwich damascene resistors in MOL processes and the resulting devices. Embodiments include forming on a substrate a film stack including an interlayer dielectric (ILD), a first dielectric layer, and a sacrifice layer (SL); removing a portion of the SL and the first dielectric layer, forming a first cavity; conformally forming a layer of resistive material in the first cavity and over the SL; depositing a second dielectric layer over the layer of resistive material and filling the first cavity; and removing the second dielectric layer, the layer of resistive material not in the first cavity, and at least a partial depth of the SL. | 07-10-2014 |
20150028447 | METHODS OF FORMING AN E-FUSE FOR AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT PRODUCT AND THE RESULTING E-FUSE STRUCTURE - An e-fuse device disclosed herein includes an anode and a cathode that are conductively coupled to the doped region formed in a substrate, wherein the anode includes a first metal silicide region positioned on the doped region and a first conductive metal-containing contact that is positioned above and coupled to the first metal silicide region, and the cathode includes a second metal silicide region positioned on the doped region and a second conductive metal-containing contact that is positioned above and conductively coupled to the second metal silicide region. A method disclosed herein includes forming a doped region in a substrate for an e-fuse device and performing at least one common process operation to form a first conductive structure on the doped region of the e-fuse device and a second conductive structure on a source/drain region of a transistor. | 01-29-2015 |
20150108580 | METHODS OF FORMING BIPOLAR DEVICES AND AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT PRODUCT CONTAINING SUCH BIPOLAR DEVICES - One method disclosed herein includes performing at least one common process operation to form a plurality of first gate structures for each of a plurality of field effect transistors and a plurality of second gate structures above a region where a bipolar transistor will be formed and performing an ion implantation process and a heating process to form a continuous doped emitter region that extends under all of the second gate structures. A device disclosed herein includes a first plurality of field effect transistors with first gate structures, a bipolar transistor that has an emitter region and a plurality of second gate structures positioned above the emitter region, wherein the bipolar transistor comprises a continuous doped emitter region that extends laterally under all of the plurality of second gate structures. | 04-23-2015 |
20150179729 | SANDWICH DAMASCENE RESISTOR - A method is provided for forming sandwich damascene resistors in MOL processes and the resulting devices. Embodiments include forming on a substrate a film stack including an interlayer dielectric (ILD), a first dielectric layer, and a sacrifice layer (SL); removing a portion of the SL and the first dielectric layer, forming a first cavity; conformally forming a layer of resistive material in the first cavity and over the SL; depositing a second dielectric layer over the layer of resistive material and filling the first cavity; and removing the second dielectric layer, the layer of resistive material not in the first cavity, and at least a partial depth of the SL | 06-25-2015 |
20150340319 | E-FUSE STRUCTURE FOR AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT PRODUCT - An e-fuse device disclosed herein includes an anode and a cathode that are conductively coupled to the doped region formed in a substrate, wherein the anode includes a first metal silicide region positioned on the doped region and a first conductive metal-containing contact that is positioned above and coupled to the first metal silicide region, and the cathode includes a second metal silicide region positioned on the doped region and a second conductive metal-containing contact that is positioned above and conductively coupled to the second metal silicide region. A method disclosed herein includes forming a doped region in a substrate for an e-fuse device and performing at least one common process operation to form a first conductive structure on the doped region of the e-fuse device and a second conductive structure on a source/drain region of a transistor. | 11-26-2015 |
Roderick Pernites, Houston, TX US
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20090233077 | Anti-reflection coatings and methods of preparing and using same - Three dimensional anti-reflection porous films or coated substrates and method for forming the films or coated substrates are disclosed, where the films or coatings have optical transmittances of at least 86% or a reflectance of at most 4%. The 3D anti-reflection porous film or coating compositions (a) one polymer or a plurality of network polymers, (b) one particles and/or a plurality particles, (c) optionally one crosslinking agent or a plurality of crosslinking agents, (d) optionally one oligomer or a plurality of oligomers, (e) optionally one polymerized monomer or a plurality of polymerized monomers, and (f) optionally void spaces, where the composition has a transmittance value of at least 86% or a reflectance value of at most 4%. | 09-17-2009 |
Roderick Phillips, San Francisco, CA US
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20090131312 | Non-natural chemokine receptor ligands and methods of use thereof - The present invention provides non-natural CXCR3 ligands comprising the N-loop region of the iTAC and polynucleotide encoding such non-natural CXCR3 ligands. The invention additionally provides methods of treating fĂbrotic disorders, angiogenic disorders, and cancer. The methods generally involve administering to an individual in need thereof an effective amount of a non-natural CXCR3 ligand of the invention. | 05-21-2009 |
20110218169 | Pirfenidone/Toll-Like Receptor (TLR) Agonist Compounds and Methods of Treating Neutropenia - The invention disclosed herein relates to compositions and methods for treating subjects suffering from or at risk of developing neutropenia. In some embodiments, the methods comprise administering to a subject suffering from or at risk of developing neutropenia, an effective amount of pirfenidone and one or more toll-like receptor (TLR) agonists. | 09-08-2011 |
Roderick Phillips, San Fransisco, CA US
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20090170804 | PIRFENIDONE/TOLL-LIKE RECEPTOR (TLR) AGONIST COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR USING THEM TO STIMULATE PRODUCTION OF GRANULOCYTE COLONIZING STIMULATING FACTOR (G-CSF) - The invention disclosed herein relates to compositions and methods for treating subjects suffering from or at risk of developing neutropenia. In some embodiments, the methods comprise administering to a subject suffering from or at risk of developing neutropenia, an effective amount of pirfenidone and one or more toll-like receptor (TLR) agonists. | 07-02-2009 |
Roderick Ragland, Silver Spring, MD US
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20110075772 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DYNAMIC OUTPUT BACK-OFF - A device is provided for use with an input signal including a first packet of a first modulation type in series with a second packet of a second modulation type. The device includes a gain adjustment portion and a gain portion. The gain adjustment portion can output a first gain adjustment signal based on the first packet or can output a second gain adjustment signal based on the second packet. The gain portion can output a first signal corresponding to the first packet and can output a second signal corresponding to the second packet. The first signal is based on the input signal and a first gain factor. The second signal is based on the input signal and a second gain factor. The first gain factor is based on the first gain adjustment signal. The second gain factor is based on the second gain adjustment signal. | 03-31-2011 |
20120093072 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR HIGH SYMBOL RATE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM WITH REDUCED OVERHEAD BANDWIDTH - A method of providing a high symbol rate communication system with reduced overhead bandwidth includes calculating a minimum feasible aperture length at a network operations center, setting a hub demodulator subsystem to use an aperture length calculated from the minimum feasible aperture length, broadcasting the aperture length to a VSAT, and receiving an inroute data stream from the VSAT utilizing the aperture length. | 04-19-2012 |
20140355594 | VIRTUAL DATA FRAMING FOR DATA PACKET TRANSMISSION OVER CHANNELS OF A COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK - An approach for transmission of data packets, based on virtual frame timing, over a communications channel is provided. A remote terminal receives a first stream of data packets at periodic time intervals. The terminal receives an allocation of time slots within a sequence of TDMA transmission frames, for transmission of the data packets over the channel. The timing structure of the allocated time slots is based on a virtual frame size relative to the interval timing of the first data packet stream, and independent of the frame size/timing of the TDMA transmission frames. The remote terminal may receive a second stream of data packets at periodic time intervals that differ from the time intervals of the first stream. In a multi-stream scenario, the virtual frame size for the time slot allocation is based on the greatest common denominator of the interval timings of the first and second data streams. | 12-04-2014 |
Roderick Sedliacik, Pasadena, CA US
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20140090282 | SPOKE FLAG - A spoke flag made of weather-resistant and tear-resistant material may be wrapped around a single spoke such as a bicycle spoke. The spoke flag may wrap around the spoke on one end of the spoke flag and may be secured thereto by means of a single strip of double-sided tape which sticks to both the spoke and spoke flag, or by a clip or clamps. The length of the flag may be sufficient to flutter when in motion. The spoke flag may include various artistic designs and may include advertising. | 04-03-2014 |
Roderick Seton-Anderson, Bradford GB
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20100025986 | HOSE FITTING - A hose end fitting in which a connection body ( | 02-04-2010 |
Roderick Slavcev, Waterloo CA
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20150031583 | PHAGE DISPLAY SYSTEM - A phage display system is provided comprising a mutant phage-infected host cell adapted to express a peptide of interest fused to a phage capsid protein, wherein the mutant phage includes a nonsense mutation which prevents expression of the capsid protein as a functional protein, and wherein expression of the peptide of interest is controlled by an inducible repressor and by a suppressor that suppresses the nonsense mutation. | 01-29-2015 |