Rowan, US
Bryan S. Rowan, San Jose, CA US
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20090168239 | Adjustable voice coil motor driver - A method of configuring a signal for controlling a voice coil motor (VCM) is disclosed. A voltage at an error amplifier of a VCM driver is accessed. A target value at the error amplifier is accessed. A difference value between the target value and the voltage is determined. An impedance value of the variable compensation coupled with the error amplifier is adjusted, based on the difference value. | 07-02-2009 |
Charles L. Rowan, Houston, TX US
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20100065713 | Adjustable Support Apparatus for Machinery - A support has first and second members positioning between a machine and a foundation to support an axial load therebetween. Each member has one face bearing an axial force and has a spherical face on the other end. The two spherical face mate with one another to oppose the axial forces between the machine and the foundation. A shim holder positions between the support and the foundation and affixes to the foundation to hold one or more shims. One of the members can have two components with intermediate faces mating one another. The faces have spiraling surfaces so that the two components can be rotated relative to one another to change the axial dimension of the member. | 03-18-2010 |
Cheryl A. Rowan, Arlington, CA US
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20150033481 | Hygienic Body Washing Device - A hygienic body washing device. The device includes a handle region and an elongated region having an aperture configured to hold a washcloth. Also provided is a kit including the device, a washcloth, and soap. | 02-05-2015 |
Dana E. Rowan, Kingwood, TX US
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20110118983 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RESERVOIR ANALYSIS BACKGROUND - A system for and method of automatically evaluating similarity between a target geological region of interest and a plurality of known geological regions of interest includes selecting a plurality of quantitative parameters describing reservoir characteristics of the target geological region of interest and defining a graphical target line based on values of the selected parameters. Comparison lines are graphically constructed for at least some of the plurality of known geological regions of interest, respective comparison lines representing respective values of the quantitative parameters describing corresponding characteristics of respective regions among the known geological regions of interest. A similarity factor between each of the comparison lines and the target line is calculated based on the plotted target and comparison lines. The comparison lines are ranked based on the calculated similarity factors, and similarity factor versus similarity rank are graphically displayed. | 05-19-2011 |
Dana Edward Rowan, Kinwood, TX US
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20130268247 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RESERVOIR PRESSURE DATA ANALYSIS - A method of modeling pressure characteristics of a reservoir includes obtaining cumulative fluid production data for a plurality of wells in the reservoir for a selected time, obtaining reservoir pressure depletion values for an independent set of wells at the selected time, determining a well spacing value for each of the plurality of production wells, using the cumulative fluid production data and the well spacing values, calculating a cumulative fluid production per unit area value for each of the plurality of wells, calculating a relationship between the reservoir pressure depletion values and the cumulative fluid production per unit area values, using the calculated relationship, generating residual depletion pressure data, and using the calculated relationship and the residual depletion pressure data to transform cumulative fluid production data into predicted pressure values for reservoir flow units. | 10-10-2013 |
Daniel Rowan, Wauwatosa, WI US
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20140377246 | ENZYME REPLACEMENT THERAPY FOR TREATING MPS VII RELATED BONE LESIONS USING A CHEMICALLY MODIFIED ENZYME - The invention relates to a method of treating mucopolysaccharidoses using enzyme replacement therapy with chemically modified lysosomal enzymes. More specifically the method relates to administering chemically modified lysosomal enzymes intraperitoneal injection. In addition, the invention relates to treating type VII mucopolysaccharidoses or mucopolysaccharidoses type VII related bone lesions with a chemical modified β-glucuronidase, wherein the modified β-glucuronidase may be administered 5 weeks after birth, and or may be administered intraperitoneally. | 12-25-2014 |
Darrel Jeffrey Rowan, Dubuque, IA US
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20090223684 | Mounting console with visibility improvements - A steering wheel assembly for a construction vehicle, such as a motor grader, is provided. The steering wheel assembly includes a chamfer or defines a space for viewing a portion of a grader blade of the motor grader. | 09-10-2009 |
20120103717 | INPUT CONTROL PATTERN - A control system for a construction vehicle, such as a motor grader, is provided. The control system includes a plurality of joysticks supported by an operator seat assembly of the motor grader. | 05-03-2012 |
Darrell J. Rowan, Dubuque, IA US
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20080202111 | LOAD SENSE BOOST DEVICE - A vehicle is disclosed having a hydraulic system. The hydraulic system includes a pressure regulator that maintains the output pressure from a hydraulic pump above a predetermined minimum pressure. | 08-28-2008 |
Darrell Jeffrey Rowan, Dubuque, IA US
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20080307783 | LOAD SENSE BOOST DEVICE - A vehicle is disclosed having a hydraulic system. The hydraulic system includes a pressure regulator that maintains the output pressure from a hydraulic pump above a predetermined minimum pressure. | 12-18-2008 |
20120152574 | ARRANGEMENT OF STEERING WHEEL AND OPERATOR SEAT ASSEMBLY - A control system for a construction vehicle, such as a motor grader, is provided. The control system includes a plurality of joysticks supported by an operator seat assembly of the motor grader. | 06-21-2012 |
David Rowan, Bethlehem, PA US
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20080213483 | Ruled paper product - The invention includes an article for use in preparing a visual presentation having a paper or paper display item with ruled lines pre-printed thereon, and a reducing fluid source. The user can apply the reducing fluid from the reducing fluid source to the ruled lines to chemically reduce the ruled lines on at least a portion of the paper or paper display item to thereby render that portion free of visual ruled lines. Also included is a method of preparing a visual presentation comprising providing a paper or paper display item having ruled lines pre-printed thereon, writing on the paper or paper display using the pre-printed lines for guidance, and applying a reducing fluid to the lines to render the ruled lines substantially invisible without rendering invisible the writing disposed on the paper or paper display. | 09-04-2008 |
Donald R. Rowan, Hastings, MN US
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20130167765 | DEVICE FOR ANCHORING A BOAT - A device for anchoring a boat includes a multi part anchor line adapted to attach to the boat; a lead line having a first end and a second end; a first hook attached to the first end of the lead line adapted to releasably attach to a bow eye of the boat; and a second hook attached to the second end of the lead line adapted releasably attach to the anchor line. The anchor line and lead line cooperate to anchor the boat. | 07-04-2013 |
Edward Rowan, Concord, MA US
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20150297137 | PATIENT INTERFACE FOR REUSABLE OPTICAL SENSOR - A patient interface for a reusable optical sensor, the patient interface including a compliant element defining a pocket having a lower wall defining an opening therethrough, the pocket being configured to removably receive the reusable optical sensor. The compliant element includes a first wing and a second wing configured for conformal placement on a patient's body. A condition of a patient may be monitored by inserting an optical sensor into a patient interface, applying the patient interface to the patient, obtaining a measurement with the optical sensor related to the condition of the patient, removing the patient interface from the patient, and removing the sensor from the patient interface. | 10-22-2015 |
Edward N. Rowan, Greenwood, AR US
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20150381099 | Six-Phase AC Induction Motor Drive System and Method Therefor - A drive system powers a six-phase AC induction motor having a plurality of poles and a stator with a plurality of teeth where the number of teeth divided by six times the number of poles equals an integer number. The stator core has first and second groups of three-phase stator windings. The second group of three-phase windings is separated spatially by 30 electrical degrees from the first group. A first power supply is connectable to the first group of three-phase windings. A second power supply is connectable to the second group of three-phase windings. The second power supply provides power to the second group of three-phase windings that is shifted by 30 electrical degrees in time with respect to the first power supply. The first and second power supplies receive signals from identical pulse width modulator generators. The respective first and second pulse width modulator generators receive commands from one controller. | 12-31-2015 |
James R. Rowan, Houston, TX US
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20090192854 | Method and apparatus for facilitating electronic acquisition and maintenence of goods and services via the internet - Internet acquisition of goods and services from multiple service providers is facilitated in a uniform, automated manner. Online service account facilitation systems and methods are contemplated that allow for intuitive, uniformly-structured representations of service offerings; straightforward, yet flexible, definition of service product markets; advantageous status designations for market offerings; flexible start date restriction rules; context sensitive information request forms, dynamic price determination on interactive comparison forms; flexible restriction rules for selection combinations of plans, packages, and features; creation of customized data elements; a powerfully advantageous ordering process; a discontinuation process; an inter-dependent order resolution feature; a hierarchical customization scheme; and/or centralized two-way communication between customers and service providers. In one embodiment, tenants of business or residential properties, may connect and disconnect utilities and/or purchase other goods and services electronically via the Internet from various service providers when moving into the property. | 07-30-2009 |
James Warren Rowan, Scottsdale, AZ US
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20110320529 | Content distribution system and method - An application displaying primary content, such as a webpage, may include unused space. The unused space may exist within the application displaying the primary content (e.g., within the browser window), or on other portions of the display (e.g., outside of the browser window). The unused space is identified and leveraged to display secondary content on the client display along with the primary content. The secondary content may be adaptable to conform to different sizes and/or configurations of the unused space. The secondary content may be updated as the user interacts with elements on the client display. | 12-29-2011 |
20130212499 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ADAPTIVE CONTENT DISTRIBUTION - An application displaying primary content, such as a webpage, may include unused space. The unused space may exist within the application displaying the primary content (e.g., within the browser window) or on other portions of the display (e.g., outside of the browser window). The unused space is identified and leveraged to display secondary content on the client display along with the primary content. The secondary content may be adaptable to conform to different sizes and/or configurations of the unused space. The secondary content may be updated as the user interacts with elements on the client display. | 08-15-2013 |
20150143231 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ADAPTIVE CONTENT DISTRIBUTION - An application displaying primary content, such as a webpage, may include unused space. The unused space may exist within the application displaying the primary content (e.g., within the browser window) or on other portions of the display (e.g., outside of the browser window). The unused space is identified and leveraged to display secondary content on the client display along with the primary content. The secondary content may be adaptable to conform to different sizes and/or configurations of the unused space. The secondary content may be updated as the user interacts with elements on the client display. | 05-21-2015 |
Jason Keith Rowan, San Jose, CA US
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20120057856 | Apparatus and Methods for Vacuum-Compatible Substrate Thermal Management - One embodiment relates to an apparatus for vacuum-compatible substrate thermal management. The apparatus includes a load-lock chamber coupled to a vacuum chamber, a light-emitting diode array, and a substrate stage. The load-lock chamber is configured to hold a substrate prior to the substrate being transferred into the vacuum chamber, and a substrate stage is configured to hold the substrate in the vacuum chamber. The light-emitting diode array is configured to warm the substrate while the substrate is in the load-lock chamber. Other features, aspects and embodiments are also disclosed. | 03-08-2012 |
John Rowan, Bensalem, PA US
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20090219823 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATING HUB AND SPOKE INTERNET PROTOCOL VIRTUAL PRIVATE NETWORK TROUBLE DIAGNOSTICS - A method and apparatus for automating hub and spoke network trouble diagnostics in a communication network are disclosed. For example, the method retrieves provisioning and configuration data, access interface alarm information, and network facility status data related to the communication network by a diagnostic system, and identifies at least one of: a network configuration error, an access interface error, or a configuration error associated with at least one hub router or at least one spoke router, as the root cause of the problem of the communication network. | 09-03-2009 |
Kael Rowan, Kenmore, WA US
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20120127177 | CONTROLLING EDGE ROUTING USING LAYOUT CONSTRAINTS - A system and method for creating or editing a graph diagram. A system provides a mechanism to specify constraints on edge way points. Constraints may specify alignment with other way points, distribution of way points, spacing from other way points or nodes, or other types of constraints. A system may automatically determine edge way point constraints based on edge direction, edge type, target nodes or regions of nodes, or other characteristics of edges. The system enables a combination of constraints specified by a user and automatically determined by the system. Way points are positioned based on associated constraints, and edges are routed based on their associated way points. | 05-24-2012 |
20130205280 | DEBUGGING CODE VISUALLY ON A CANVAS - A debugger session is initiated to monitor application execution. A debugger canvas corresponding to the debugger session is identified and displayed. The displayed debugger canvas includes one or more code bubbles created during a prior debugger session. The one or more code bubbles already present on the displayed debugger canvas are reused during the current debugger session. Accordingly, existing code bubbles and bubble sets are reused on a debugger canvas when entering a debug session, thus providing a more stable and manageable view for debugging an application in an integrated development environment. The code fragments in code bubbles on a debugger canvas can be analyzed, inspected, and edited during or after a debug session. Notations can also be added to a debugger canvas in the form of note bubbles and context data bubbles. | 08-08-2013 |
Kael R. Rowan, Kenmore, WA US
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20110134926 | EDGE ROUTING USING CONNECTION REGIONS - A computer system identifies a source node that is to be connected to a target node, where the target node is connected to the source node using an edge that links a connection region associated with the source node to a candidate connection region of the target node. The computer system identifies candidate connection region constraints that place restrictions on where the candidate connection regions can be positioned on the target node and determines, based on the identified candidate connection region constraints, the position of each candidate connection region relative to the target node. At least two of the candidate connection regions are disconnected so that an edge's connection to the target node can change between the disconnected connection regions. The computer system also visually represents the position of each of the candidate connection regions of the target node. | 06-09-2011 |
20110154234 | LAYOUT PROJECTION USING NON-LINEAR CONSTRAINTS - In an embodiment, a computer system instantiates an interactive layout system that is configured to display a layout with various diagram portions, where each diagram portion includes layout parts and corresponding constraints identifying how the layout parts of the diagram portion are to be displayed. The computer system receives input from a user indicating that at least one of the diagram portions is to be moved. The computer system determines the manner in which each diagram portion is to be moved based on the received user input. The moving includes rotating and/or scaling the diagram portions of the layout according to the received user input, such that the layout parts remain fixed in position relative to one another, but are scaled and/or rotated to fit the surrounding layout according to the corresponding constraints. The computer system dynamically moves the layout parts of the diagram portions according to the determination. | 06-23-2011 |
20150140527 | Providing Interventions by Leveraging Popular Computer Resources - A computer system is described for providing intervention suggestion information to a user, for the purpose of changing a psychological state of the user. The information suggestion information identifies at least one recommended intervention, selected from a pool of candidate interventions. Each candidate intervention, in turn, involves a type of computer-related activity with which the user is likely already familiar. The computer system formulates the intervention suggestion information in the form of one or more messages, delivered to one or more user devices, such as a mobile user device, or a mobile user device in conjunction with an ambient presentation device. According to one optional aspect, the computer system chooses the recommended interventions based on context information. According to another aspect, the computer system selects interventions by adopting a particular balance between an exploitation mode and an exploration mode. | 05-21-2015 |
Kael R. Rowan, Redmond, WA US
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20100318959 | Source Code Semantic Zoom and Spatial Layout - The present disclosure describes an apparatus and a method for contemporaneously viewing code structure in a diagram as well as source code facilitated by a semantic zoom and pan feature and enabled via use of advanced rendering engines. The apparatus and method support in-place editing where edits are represented on the diagram in real-time. One example system includes a diagramming surface, an advanced rendering engine, viewers with controls and data retrieval modules, a data store with data loaded from source code well as external sources, and workers possibly implemented as background threads to monitor changes. One example method enables layers where a subset of data is viewed and a corresponding control is used to manipulate the data. An advanced rendering engine enables a wide range of user interface techniques, including but not limited to semantic zoom and pan and in-place editing. | 12-16-2010 |
20110173530 | LAYOUT CONSTRAINT MANIPULATION VIA USER GESTURE RECOGNITION - Systems and methods are described herein for enabling a user of a diagramming system to select elements of a diagram and apply a layout constraint thereto. In accordance with certain embodiments described herein, the systems and methods provide the user with a means to perform these tasks in a manner that is faster, easier and more intuitive than interfaces provided by conventional diagramming systems. For example, in accordance with at least one embodiment described herein, a single user gesture is obtained and the steps of selecting elements of a diagram to which a layout constraint is to be applied and selecting the layout constraint are both performed based on the single user gesture. | 07-14-2011 |
Kinkel Rowan, San Francisco, CA US
Marian Rowan, Houston, TX US
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20110042246 | STORAGE STRUCTURE USED AS A TARGET AND A BOUNCE BACK FOR PROJECTILES - A storage structure can be used as a target and bounce back for projectiles. The storage structure can include a fixed slightly angled wall (relative to the ground) or may include an adjustable angled wall. The face of the target may include markers to indicate desired projectile strike locations for one or more sports. These markers may be painted on, supplied as a tarp to place over a surface, or provided as colored building materials. For example, an 8 foot by 24 foot box may be indicated on the face of the target to mimic a soccer net. The storage structure may provide not only a storage facility, but also an invitation for users to play, practice and perfect their coordination, reaction time, and skill at various sports. | 02-24-2011 |
Marian Rowan, Charlotte, NC US
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20110209735 | SHELTER BUILDING - Housing for emergencies or for those in need could be a short-term solution or may be set up as a longer-term shelter. The shelter may be flexible to grow and change enough to accommodate the individual, the family and the community. The shelter is more substantial than a tent and easier to assemble and transport as compared to conventional shelters. The shelter can be transported in a standard size truck bed (for example, 4 feet by 8 feet) and erected by two individuals in a minimal amount of time, typically less than an hour. The walls of the shelter may include various features, including shelving, bathing facilities, sinks, beds, lighting, and the like. The shelters may be designed to be connected to external electric and water supplies. Optionally, the shelters may be designed as stand-alone, “off-the-grid” units. The ceiling of the shelter may include one or more solar panels to provide power for the shelter. The shelter's container provides the essentials needed to sustain life. This takes away the need for standing in multiple lines and gives the much needed immediate help. | 09-01-2011 |
Marian G. Rowan, Houston, TX US
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20080252017 | Sports targeting system - The multidimensional interchangeable modular ball game apparatus/sports targeting system is used for building game playing skills, such as hand-to-eye and foot-to-eye coordination. The apparatus can be used for throwing, kicking or hitting any type of sports ball or projectile and can help with practicing all types of sports, as well as with early childhood development and rehabilitation. The apparatus includes a base with a stem extending from the base. Multiple stems and/or bases may be joined for use with hoops and targets of various sizes, shapes and colors, made of open or closed nets, hard or soft backboard(s). Arms of different lengths are supported on the stem. The arms may also be placed at different heights on the stem. | 10-16-2008 |
Mark D. Rowan, Wilsonville, OR US
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20130135111 | SELF-CALIBRATING CURRENT SWITCH WITH DISPLAY - A current switch self-calibrates when a reset control is actuated and displays an expected current in the monitored conductor, one or more trip points of the current switch and the last known current in the monitored conductor. | 05-30-2013 |
20150054609 | SPLIT CORE TRANSFORMER WITH SELF-ALIGNING CORES - A first housing portion of a split core sensing transformer includes a guide element arranged to engage a guide surface of a separable second housing portion and to control rotation and translation of the housing portions to align the housing portions during joining. | 02-26-2015 |
20150054610 | SENSING TRANSFORMER WITH PIVOTABLE AND ROTATABLE SPLIT CORES - A split core sensing transformer comprises a first core portion and a second core portion joined to the first core portion for pivoting relative to the first core portion about a first axis and for rotation relative to the first core portion about a second axis substantially normal to said first axis. | 02-26-2015 |
Mark David Rowan, Franklin, TN US
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20090121905 | Cylindrical Remote Control - A remote control for an electronic device has a cylindrical body that can be rotated to control a function of the device. An outer circumference of the cylindrical body can rotate or an orientation sensor can be used to detect rotation of the remote body itself. A mounting portion allows the remote to be securely mounted on a mounting surface. Transport controls for the device are positioned on an upper face of the cylindrical body. A radio frequency transmitter in the cylindrical body communicates control signals to the device or an accessory coupled to the device. The remote is powered by a rechargeable power supply that can be recharged by coupling the remote to a charger or docking the remote with a base station. | 05-14-2009 |
20100033127 | MODULAR POWER SUPPLY - A modular power supply that can be adapted to receive and charge practically any type or number of portable electronic devices includes a power converter that receives an AC wall voltage and converts the wall voltage to DC bus voltage. Each charging module has a pair of conductive rails and magnets positioned around the exterior of the module. The power converter has a connector that is physically and electrically coupled to a charging module through a pair of magnets and conductive rails such that the DC bus voltage is applied to the conductive rails of the module. Each charging module has a dock that physically couples to a portable electronic device and supplies a charging voltage produced from the DC bus voltage to the device. Additional charging modules can be physically and electrically coupled together by simply placing the modules adjacent one another through the interaction of the module's conductive rails and magnets. Adapters can be inserted into the docks of the charging modules to reconfigure the docks stations to mate with different types of devices. An FM transmitter can be included in one of the modules to transmit audio from the charging device to a remote FM receiver. | 02-11-2010 |
20100146307 | Power Hub - A USB hub utilizes an external power supply connection and rechargeable battery to provide a fully functional USB hub that provides portable backup power for USB devices. The hub includes a housing with a host connector that is adapted to be coupled to a host. Device connectors are also positioned on the housing that are adapted to be coupled to electronic devices. A hub circuit enables USB communications between the devices and host connected to the hub. The rechargeable battery is selectively charged from the host or external power supply connection. A microcontroller controls the hub circuitry such that power is provided to the hub circuit and the device connectors from an external power source or host if available or the rechargeable battery if they are not. | 06-10-2010 |
Matthew I. Rowan, Chillicothe, IL US
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20160138517 | Engine Piston - A piston for an internal combustion engine includes a piston body forming a crown portion and a skirt portion. The skirt portion includes a bore that is arranged to receive a pin for connecting the piston to a connecting rod. The crown portion forms a bowl surrounded by a flat crown surface having an annular shape. The bowl and flat crown surface meet along a circular edge surrounding a rim of the bowl. The piston further includes an annular protrusion disposed within the bowl adjacent the rim. The annular protrusion has a generally convex shape in cross section that is created by an upper, inwardly extending surface and a lower, inwardly extending surface, which meet along a convex apex. | 05-19-2016 |
20160138518 | Engine Piston - A piston for an internal combustion engine includes a piston body forming a crown portion and a skirt portion, the skirt portion including a bore that is arranged to receive a pin for connecting the piston to a connecting rod, the crown portion forming a bowl surrounded by a flat crown surface having an annular shape and disposed along a plane, the bowl and the flat crown surface meeting along a circular edge surrounding a rim of the bowl, and an airfoil surface formed in the flat crown surface, the airfoil surface having a convex shape and extending annularly around the rim of the bowl. | 05-19-2016 |
20160138519 | Engine Piston - A piston for an internal combustion engine includes a piston body forming a crown portion and a skirt portion. The skirt portion includes a bore that is arranged to receive a pin for connecting the piston to a connecting rod. The crown portion forms a bowl surrounded by a flat crown surface having an annular shape. The bowl and the flat crown surface meet along a circular edge surrounding a rim of the bowl. The piston further includes an annular protrusion disposed within the bowl adjacent the rim. The annular protrusion has a generally convex shape in cross section created by an upper, inwardly extending surface and a lower, inwardly extending surface that meet along a convex apex. The piston further includes a recirculation surface formed within the bowl adjacent the annular protrusion. The recirculation surface meets the lower, inwardly extending surface along an inflection edge. | 05-19-2016 |
20160138520 | Engine Piston - A piston for an internal combustion engine includes a piston body forming a crown portion and a skirt portion. The skirt portion includes a bore that receives a pin for connecting the piston to a connecting rod, and the crown portion forms a bowl surrounded by a flat crown surface having an annular shape and disposed along a plane. The bowl and the flat crown surface meet along a circular edge surrounding a rim of the bowl. The piston further includes an annular protrusion disposed within the bowl adjacent the rim. The annular protrusion has a generally convex shape in cross section created by an upper, inwardly extending surface and a lower, inwardly extending surface that meet along a convex apex. The piston further includes an airfoil surface formed in the flat crown surface. The airfoil surface has a convex shape and extends annularly around the rim of the bowl. | 05-19-2016 |
Michael Rowan, Amesbury, MA US
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20090019459 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A MODIFICATION HISTORY FOR A LOCATION WITHIN A DATA STORE - A storage management device can receive a request for a modification history for a location within a data store, determine one or more times at which at least a portion of data stored at the location was modified, and transmit the one or more determined times. | 01-15-2009 |
20110004585 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BACKING UP A COMPUTER SYSTEM - A backup computer storage system that protects and/or recovers data on a primary computer storage system is disclosed. The backup computer system may be used to backup databases, files, and/or applications. The backup system may be used to backup an image of the primary computer system. The backup system may also be used to backup one or more databases. The backup system may replicate an image of data that is on a primary computer system. The backup system may also be used to restore data from the backup system to the primary computer system. The backup system may restore data to a database while non-affected portions of the database are available and can be used. The backup system may record all transactions in real time without overwriting any previously stored backup data. The backup system may maintain historical and/or chronological information related to the backed up data. | 01-06-2011 |
Michael J. Rowan, Wakefield, RI US
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20090210444 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COLLECTING BONAFIDE REVIEWS OF RATABLE OBJECTS - A method for providing a computer-based service to automatically evaluate and determine authenticity of a rating. The computer system receives (a) input with rating information that includes a rating and identification data for a specified ratable object and (b) rater profile information including identification information and usage information associated with a user of the computer based service. At least one evaluation step is performed to determine a risk level associated with the rating information, the rater profile information, and an associated time frame. Based on the risk level, an evaluation outcome message is communicated to the user. The evaluation outcome message may include an acceptance message, an information request message, and a rejection message. With the acceptance message, the service accepts the rating for storage in a rating information database. With the information request message, the service implements a verification process. With the rejection message, the service rejects the rating. | 08-20-2009 |
Michael T. Rowan, Amesbury, MA US
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20110016342 | TECHNIQUES FOR POWER ANALYSIS - Techniques for power analysis for data centers are disclosed. In one particular exemplary embodiment, the techniques may be realized as a method for power analysis for a plurality of computing platform components comprising receiving information associated with a component, retrieving, using a computer processor, electronically stored data associated with the component, estimating power usage of the component based at least in part on the stored data, and outputting an indicator of power usage. | 01-20-2011 |
20150350663 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STORING AND MOVING GRAPHICAL IMAGE DATA SETS WITH REDUCED DATA SIZE REQUIREMENTS - A method for reducing data size of digital images is provided. The method includes receiving a Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG) encoded image, and performing an entropy decode on the image. The method also includes generating a fingerprint for each JPEG coefficient block, and processing the fingerprints to determine the identity of any duplicate or similar JPEG coefficient blocks. The method further includes generating metadata identifying the duplicate or similar JPEG coefficient blocks, and compressing non-duplicate and/or non-similar JPEG coefficient blocks. The method also includes transferring the metadata and the non-duplicate and/or non-similar JPEG coefficient blocks to a remote system. | 12-03-2015 |
Mike Rowan, Houston, TX US
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20150339948 | Interactive Systems for Providing Work Details for a User in Oil and Gas Operations - A knowledge system is provided that is operable for producing how-to segments of information for use with a maintenance system, an equipment and asset tracking system, and a job function competency system to utilize a plurality of types of display devices for maintaining a plurality of types of industrial assets located at a plurality of locations. In one embodiment, a low energy communicator is mounted to said each of said plurality of industrial equipment assets and operable for providing more precise location information of a selected industrial equipment asset. | 11-26-2015 |
Paul John Rowan, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20100295304 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GRID LOSS RIDE-THROUGH FOR WIND TURBINE PITCH CONTROL SYSTEM - In a wind turbine/generator having a rotatable hub, at least one blade rotatably secured to the hub, a pitch control system for adjusting pitch of each blade, the pitch control system located within the rotatable hub, a stationary nacelle, and a slip ring assembly at a junction of an electrical circuit between the rotatable hub and the stationary nacelle, the slip ring assembly operatively arranged for transmission of electrical signals between equipment located within the rotating hub and equipment located within the stationary nacelle, an apparatus for grid loss ride-through for the pitch control system, comprising means for sensing and monitoring power on the rotating side of the slip ring assembly, and, means for supplying power to the pitch control system from a backup power source when the sensed power drops to a predetermined level. | 11-25-2010 |
20110046802 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A TURBINE BLADE - A control system for a turbine blade, including: an operational control element for generating and outputting an operational control signal, the operational control signal for non-emergency operation of a motor for controlling pitch of the turbine blade; an emergency control element, separate from and different from the operational control element, for generating and outputting an emergency control signal for emergency operation of the motor; and, an output stage element for receiving the operational and emergency control signals and for selecting one of the operational or emergency control signals, and with a means for receiving power for operation of the motor and with a means for providing the received power to the motor according to the selected operational or emergency control signal. | 02-24-2011 |
Richard R. Rowan, Fort Wayne, IN US
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20090095587 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ATTAINING AND MAINTAINING HYDRAULIC PRESSURE FOR LOCKING A VEHICLE'S WHEELS - Hydraulic pressure for wheel lock is kept by trapping suitably pressurized brake fluid between a brake power unit ( | 04-16-2009 |
20090096281 | LOCKING A VEHICLE'S WHEELS USING THE VEHICLE'S HYDRAULIC-ACTUATED SERVICE BRAKES - Hydraulic pressure for wheel lock is kept by trapping suitably pressurized brake fluid between a brake power unit ( | 04-16-2009 |
Richard Randall Rowan, Naperville, IL US
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20130069423 | HYDRAULIC POWERED PARK BRAKE SYSTEM - A hydraulic circuit for a motor vehicle supports operation of a power steering gear and a power assisted park brake unit incorporating a spring actuated hydraulic release (SAHR) chamber. The hydraulic circuit includes a pump with the power steering gear being connected to receive hydraulic fluid under pressure from the pump. Hydraulic fluid from the pump is delivered to first and second valves, the first or release control valve being connected to the SAHR chamber and the second or recirculation valve being coupled to return hydraulic fluid to a pump inlet. | 03-21-2013 |
Richard Thames Rowan, Redmond, WA US
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20080277877 | Progressive stall timer - A progressive stall timer is disclosed. For example, in one disclosed embodiment, a participant in an online turn-based social experience is provided with a time interval in which to take an action in a current turn. If the participant does not take an action in the current turn during the time interval, then the participant is provided a shortened time interval during which to take an action in a later turn. In this manner, the negative impact a stalling participant has on the experience is reduced each time the participant stalls. | 11-13-2008 |
Robert L. Rowan, Lincoln University, PA US
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20150080823 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE COMPRISING POLYMERIC FOAM AND INTERMEDIATES - Absorbent articles are described comprising an absorbent composite. The absorbent composite comprises a first absorbent layer comprising a polymeric foam having an average cell size of at least 100 microns. The polymeric foam has at least one property selected from a) an indentation force deflection of less than 75 N at 50%; or b) a constant deflection compression set of less than 25% for a deflection of 50%; or a combination of a) and b); and a second absorbent layer in fluid communication with the fluid transport layer. In another embodiment, the a second absorbent layer has an average absorption capacity of at least 20 g/g. In another embodiment, a polyurethane foam is described having an average cell size of at least 100 microns. The polyurethane foam comprises the reaction product of at least one polyol component having polyethylene oxide units and a polyisocyanate component that comprises at least 75 wt-% of at least one polymeric polyisocyanate that lacks urethane linkages. In some embodiments, the polyurethane foam is free of superabsorbent polymer. In some embodiments, the polyurethane foam has an average cell size up to 500 microns. In some embodiments, the polyurethane foam comprises at least 12 wt-% ethylene oxide units. Also described are various composites comprising the polyurethane foam described herein in combination with another substrate such as a second absorbent layer, a fluid impervious backsheet, and/or a fluid pervious topsheet. | 03-19-2015 |
20150119837 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE COMPRISING POLYMERIC FOAM WITH SUPERABSORBENT AND INTERMEDIATES - Absorbent articles are described comprising an absorbent composite. The absorbent composite comprises a first absorbent layer comprising a polymeric foam having an average cell size of at least 100 microns and discrete pieces of superabsorbent polymer dispersed within the polymeric foam; and a second absorbent layer in fluid communication with the first absorbent layer. Favored articles include disposable diapers, feminine hygiene articles, and adult incontinence articles. Also described is a polyurethane foam is described having an average cell size of at least 100 microns. The polyurethane foam is the reaction product of a polyether polyol having polyethylene oxide units and at least one polymeric polyisocyanate that lacks urethane linkages. The polyureth ane foam comprises at least 5 wt-% of discrete pieces of superabsorbent polymer. Also described are various composites comprising the polyurethane foam described herein in combination with another substrate such as a second absorbent layer, a fluid impervious backsheet, and/or a fluid pervious topsheet. | 04-30-2015 |
Robert William Rowan, Portland, ME US
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20100169214 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO INITIATE FUNDING OF MULTIPLE MERCHANT ACCOUNTS - A system to initiate funding of a plurality of merchant accounts may include one or more computers configured to receive input specifying at least one payment item having a payment amount, determine a convenience fee based on the at least one payment amount, select a first merchant account based on the at least one specified payment item, and select a second merchant account associated with the convenience fee. The one or more computers may also be configured to receive a single input specifying credit card information, link the payment amount, received credit card information and the first merchant account to form a first transaction, and link the convenience fee, received credit card information and second merchant account to form a second transaction. The one or more computers may further be configured to submit the first and second transactions to a credit card authorization network, receive response data from the credit card authorization network for the first and second transactions indicating whether the first and second transactions are authorized, and generate output representing a receipt for the first and second transactions if the first and second transactions are authorized. | 07-01-2010 |
20140032416 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO INITIATE FUNDING OF MULTIPLE MERCHANT ACCOUNTS - A system to initiate funding of a plurality of merchant accounts may include one or more computers configured to receive input specifying at least one payment item having a payment amount, determine a convenience fee based on the at least one payment amount, select a first merchant account based on the at least one specified payment item, and select a second merchant account associated with the convenience fee. The one or more computers may also be configured to receive a single input specifying credit card information, link the payment amount, received credit card information and the first merchant account to form a first transaction, and link the convenience fee, received credit card information and second merchant account to form a second transaction. The one or more computers may further be configured to submit the first and second transactions to a credit card authorization network, receive response data from the credit card authorization network for the first and second transactions indicating whether the first and second transactions are authorized, and generate output representing a receipt for the first and second transactions if the first and second transactions are authorized. | 01-30-2014 |
Rose Rowan, Mantua, NJ US
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20150282734 | MEDICAL DEVICE PLACEMENT SYSTEM AND A METHOD FOR ITS USE - A system and method for locating a medical device within a body uses wireless technology to transmit the information obtained from the sensors to a mobile device or other computing system. A software application on the mobile device or computing system can be used to display the information, wherein the user can control the display without needing to contact any items that are not sterile. | 10-08-2015 |
Shawn P. Rowan, Glendale, MO US
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20130312863 | ENVIRONMENTALLY PROTECTED TUBING AND METHOD OF MAKING IT - A highly corrosion and abrasion resistant coating combination for high precision metal tubing comprises a passivation layer applied to the tubing and a thermoplastic jacket extruded onto the passivated tubing. In an embodiment, the passivation layer is formed by electropolishing the exterior surface of the tube to remove impurities in an upper layer of the tube. | 11-28-2013 |
Shawn R. Rowan, Dansville, NY US
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20110102491 | Cooler For A Printer - An inkjet printer has been developed that reduces the effects of show-through by depositing ink onto a cooled print medium. The inkjet printer includes a printhead and a cooler. The printhead is configured to eject ink onto an ink receiving member as the ink receiving member is transported along a portion of a media path through the inkjet printer. The cooler is positioned proximate the media path to cool the ink receiving member prior to the printhead ejecting ink onto the ink receiving member. | 05-05-2011 |
Stuart Rowan, Shaker Heights, OH US
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20160032073 | POLYMER CELLULOSE NANOCRYSTAL COMPOSITE AEROGELS - Composite materials including cellulose nanocrystals incorporated into a polymer aerogel scaffold, wherein the cellulose nanocrystals serve as a reinforcement agent to result in the formation of less dense aerogels, improve the tensile mechanical properties of aerogel films, and reduce aerogel shrinkage upon thermal exposure. After gelation, the gel is dried via a suitable method such as supercritical CO | 02-04-2016 |
Stuart J. Rowan, Cleveland Heights, OH US
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20090318590 | Dynamic mechanical polymer nanocomposites - Polymer nanocomposites exhibit a reversible change in stiffness and strength in response to a stimulus. The polymer nanocomposites include a matrix polymer with a comparably low modulus and strength and nanoparticles that have a comparably high modulus and strength. The particle-particle interactions are switched by the stimulus, to change the overall material's mechanical properties. In a preferred embodiment, a chemical regulator is used to facilitate changes of the mechanical properties. Methods for inducing modulus changes in polymer nanocomposites are also disclosed. | 12-24-2009 |
20130165554 | Dynamic Mechanical Polymer Nanocomposites - Polymer nanocomposites exhibit a reversible change in stiffness and strength in response to a stimulus. The polymer nanocomposites include a matrix polymer with a comparably low modulus and strength and nanoparticles that have a comparably high modulus and strength. The particle-particle interactions are switched by the stimulus, to change the overall material's mechanical properties. In a preferred embodiment, a chemical regulator Is used to facilitate changes of the mechanical properties. Methods for inducing modulus changes in polymer nanocomposites are also disclosed. | 06-27-2013 |
Stuart J. Rowan, Cleveland, OH US
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20150353699 | METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF HIGH INTERNAL PHASE EMULSION FOAMS - A method for producing a High Internal Phase Emulsion foam is provided that comprises forming a first High Internal Phase Emulsion from an oil phase comprising monomer, crosslinking agent, emulsifier; and an aqueous phase. The High Internal Phase Emulsion is pumped into a water bath. The High Internal Phase Emulsion cures in the bath. | 12-10-2015 |
Taylor S. Rowan, Melbourne, FL US
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20080287222 | Kicker training device - A field training device for the development of the special characteristic required from a competitive kicker to inculcate and instill upon his mind the discipline of a sound professional, and more in particular, for attaining the special art form required to airborne a foot or soccer ball until the required objective is reached and the ball is put in flight for an extended period of in flight time or the typical hang time to maximum distances. The special training apparatus is designed for the enhancement of quality personnel possessing attributes demanded of this profession as well as the beginners at the early grade levels including schools, institutions for special educations and vocational training. The simplicity of the apparatus will invite the most demanding coaches at the international level to reap and capitalize from it benefits immediately. It consist of a base support, two contoured side supporting upright members and a soft flexible sponge rubber cross over member that will disengage from the apparatus whenever a kicker makes foot or other contact with it. The device, in its totality, has the most economically feasible applicability and probable profile of today's training devices. Production, marketing and purchasing will not set back grade, junior and high schools, including colleges and professional applications. The device is presently undergoing the most strenuous testing application and continues to surpass expected results. | 11-20-2008 |
Thomas Rowan, Holden, MA US
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20150365041 | MOTOR CONTROL SYSTEM AND INTERFACE - A motor control system is presented. The motor control system includes a motor controller and a motor driver. The motor controller and motor driver are coupled by an interface which includes a conductor configured to carry both a motor speed control signal from the motor controller to the motor driver and a motor feedback signal from the motor driver to the motor controller. The motor controller provides a motor speed control signal to the motor driver and the motor driver provides a motor feedback signal to the motor controller. | 12-17-2015 |
Timothy Rowan, Wauwatosa, WI US
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20140254217 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RIPPLE AND PHASE LOSS DETECTION - Methods and apparatus are presented for detecting phase loss and/or excessive ripple in a power converter, in which bandpass filters are used to obtain harmonic voltage amplitudes associated with the power converter DC bus, and phase loss is detected if a ratio of the second harmonic to the sixth harmonic and/or a ratio of the fourth harmonic to the sixth harmonic exceed predetermined threshold values. | 09-11-2014 |
Timothy M. Rowan, Wauwatosa, WI US
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20160126861 | ADJUSTABLE PWM METHOD TO INCREASE LOW SPEED STARTING TORQUE AND INVERTER VOLTAGE MEASUREMENT ACCURACY - Methods, control apparatus and computer readable mediums are presented for controlling a switching inverter in which a controller selectively suspends PWM carrier signals to provide inverter switching control signals using zero vectors in response to a maximal pulse width value for a present PWM half cycle being greater than a threshold value, and accumulates a present output control value for individual output phases for use in a subsequent PWM half cycle for selective effective reduction in switching frequency for low-speed operation while maintaining high frequency control loop sampling. | 05-05-2016 |
William Rowan, Huntsville, AL US
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20150332229 | Prepaid Check System - The disclosed system integrates an electronic payment system with the ability to generate, accept, and/or track paper checks as well as electronic payments. One embodiment of the system includes software enabled to open an electronic account and accept funds into that account. Then, the user of that account may select either to generate an electronic payment, or alternatively, to print off a paper check from that account, using the account number of the electronic account and the name of the recipient for whom the check was intended. | 11-19-2015 |
William S. Rowan, South Bend, IN US
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20090031990 | FUEL METERING SYSTEM WITH MINIMAL HEAT INPUT - A fuel metering system for supplying fuel to a plurality of loads includes a variable displacement piston pump having an adjustable hanger that is movable to a plurality of positions. The variable displacement piston pump is configured to receive a drive torque and, upon receipt of the drive torque, to supply fuel to the plurality of loads at a flow rate dependent on the position of the adjustable hanger. A hanger actuator is coupled to receive hanger position commands and is operable, in response thereto, to move the adjustable hanger to the commanded position. A pump control mechanism is coupled to receive the fuel flow commands supplied by the gas turbine engine controller and is operable, in response thereto, to supply the hanger position commands. | 02-05-2009 |
William Scott Rowan, South Bend, IN US
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20090031821 | DUAL MODE COMPENSATION FOR VARIABLE DISPLACEMENT PUMP FLUID METERING SYSTEM - A system and method is provided for controlling a variable displacement piston pump that supplies fluid to one or more loads. If fluid is being supplied through a metering valve to a load, then the variable displacement piston pump is controlled to operate in accordance with a variable flow/variable discharge pressure scheme. However, if fluid is not being supplied through the metering valve to the load, then the variable displacement piston pump is controlled to operate in accordance with a variable flow/constant discharge pressure scheme. | 02-05-2009 |
20120199206 | DIRECT METERING FUEL SYSTEM WITH CONSTANT SERVO FLOW - A direct metering fuel supply system includes a fuel pump, a burn flow fuel line, a servo flow fuel line, and a servo regulator. The fuel pump is adapted receive pump commands representative of a commanded fuel flow rate and is configured, in response to the pump commands, to discharge fuel at the commanded fuel flow rate. The burn flow fuel line is in fluid communication with the pump to receive a first portion of the fuel discharged therefrom. The servo flow fuel line is in fluid communication with the pump to receive a second portion of the fuel discharged therefrom. The servo regulator is mounted on the servo flow fuel line and configured to maintain fuel flow rate in the servo flow fuel line at a substantially constant fuel flow rate regardless of fuel flow rate in the burn flow fuel line. | 08-09-2012 |
20120210867 | PISTON-TO-SHOE INTERFACE LUBRICATION METHOD - Methods and apparatus are provided for lubricating a piston-to-shoe interface in a hydraulic motor or pump. Piston assemblies are installed in a housing that are each adapted to receive a reciprocating drive force and are each configured, in response thereto, to cyclically move between an intake direction and a discharge direction. Each piston assembly includes a piston and a piston shoe, and the piston, the piston shoe, or both have a plurality of pockets formed in a surface that defines a piston-to-shoe interface. When the pistons cyclically move, liquid is supplied to each piston-to-shoe interface to form a hydrostatic bearing at each piston-to-shoe interface. A portion of the liquid that is supplied to each piston-to-shoe interface is selectively supplied to and from one or more of the plurality of pockets. | 08-23-2012 |