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Ryan J. Andersen, Owasso, OK US
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20130287660 | THREE-WAY CATALYST HAVING AN UPSTREAM SINGLE-LAYER CATALYST - Disclosed herein is a layered three-way catalytic system being separated in a front and a rear portion having the capability of simultaneously catalyzing the oxidation of hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide and the reduction of nitrogen oxides. Provided is a catalyst composite comprising a single front catalytic layer and two rear catalytic layers in conjunction with a substrate, where the single font layer and the rear bottom layer comprise a Pd component, the rear top layer comprises a Rh component, and the rear bottom layer is substantially free of an oxygen storage component (OSC). | 10-31-2013 |
Ryan J. Bykowski, Milwaukee, WI US
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20150312696 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING AND USING OCCUPANT LOCATION IN A BUILDING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - Systems and methods for using occupant location in a building management system are provided. A plurality of wireless emitters are provided at various locations in a building. Each of the wireless emitters broadcasts a different emitter identifier. Mobile devices in the building run an application which causes the mobile devices to detect and report, to the building management system, an emitter identifier associated with a nearby wireless emitter. The building management system uses the reported emitter identifier to determine a building zone in which the mobile device is located. The building management system provides information to the mobile device based on the location of the mobile device in the building. In some embodiments, the information includes a user interface for monitoring and/or controlling the building zone in which the mobile device is located. | 10-29-2015 |
Ryan J. Carpenter, Portland, OR US
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20150107075 | WEAR ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION - A process and tool for installing and removing various kinds of wear parts used with earth working equipment. The process and tool allows the operator to remove and install the wear parts at a safe distance so that the operator is physically remote from the potential risks of the removal and installation process. The tool may be manually operated via an operator or the tool may be a semi-automated or fully automated. | 04-23-2015 |
Ryan J. Cummiskey, Clay, NY US
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20130069488 | PIEZOELECTRIC PRESSURE SENSITIVE TRANSDUCER APPARATUS AND METHOD - A sensor includes a first plate, a second plate, and a piezoelectric material portions. The piezoelectric material portions are positioned between the first plate and the second plate. The area of the piezoelectric material portions is less than the area of the plates. The plates can be supported with a center support structure. The width of the sensor is significantly greater than its height. The interstitial space is filled with a flexible material. An outside wall isolates the inside from the outside | 03-21-2013 |
Ryan J. Dotzenrod, Lakeville, MN US
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20100206882 | MULTI CHAMBER COOLANT TANK - A coolant tank for receiving a fluid from the cooling system of an internal combustion engine includes a pressurized tank having a pressurized reservoir configured to contain the fluid and an overflow tank integrated with the pressurized tank. The pressurized reservoir includes an inlet port configured to receive the fluid from the cooling system, an outlet port configured to direct the fluid from the pressurized reservoir to the cooling system, a fill neck in fluid communication with the pressurized reservoir, and a pressure cap removably coupled to the fill neck. The overflow tank includes an overflow reservoir maintained at atmospheric pressure and configured to receive overflow fluid from the pressurized reservoir when the liquid of the cooling system expands. At least a portion of the fill neck is positioned within the overflow reservoir. | 08-19-2010 |
20130121843 | COMPRESSOR DIGITAL CONTROL FAILURE SHUTDOWN ALGORITHM - A method of controlling the loading and unloading of a compressor includes selectively loading and unloading a compressor by engaging and disengaging, respectively, compressor members with the controller in response to system load data, monitoring at least one of the discharge pressure and the suction pressure at a predetermined time interval for a continuous time period, storing values based on the at least one of the discharge pressure and the suction pressure during the continuous time period, and determining a predetermined value indicative of compressor operation in which the compressor members are engaged. The method further includes comparing at least one of the stored values with the predetermined value and providing a signal to cease operation of the compressor when the comparison fails to indicate compressor operation in which the compressor members are engaged. | 05-16-2013 |
20150328953 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ENGINE POWER CONTROL FOR TRANSPORT REFRIGERATION SYSTEM - Systems and methods are directed to controlling the amount of power supplied by an engine for a transport refrigeration system (TRS). An engine load is estimated and compared with a maximum allowable power supply from an engine. The engine load can be automatically adjusted according to results of the comparison. An automatic adjustment of the amount of power supplied by the engine is provided, to ensure that the engine is operating within a preset window of operation and compliant with emission legislation. | 11-19-2015 |
20150354879 | METHOD OF REDUCING LIQUID FLOODING IN A TRANSPORT REFRIGERATION UNIT - A method to reduce/prevent liquid refrigerant flooding in the compressor is disclosed herein. The method may include closing down the ETV when there is a risk of compressor flooding. The method may include closing down the ETV to a desired value when there is a risk of the compressor flooding. A failure to provide the superheated refrigerant vapor in a desired superheat temperature by the compressor may indicate a risk of the compressor being flooded by liquid refrigerant. The method may include measuring a refrigerant discharge temperature of the compressor, and closing down the ETV when a difference between the refrigerant discharge temperature of the compressor and a refrigerant saturate temperature is below a desired temperature threshold. | 12-10-2015 |
Ryan J. Dunn, San Francisco, CA US
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20160057347 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CAMERA ACTUATOR DRIVER MODE CONTROL SYNCHRONIZED WITH IMAGING SENSOR FRAME - A sequence of digital images are produced using an imaging sensor circuit, wherein each of the digital images was a result of light capture by the imaging sensor circuit during a respective pixel integration phase followed by analog to digital conversion during a respective readout phase. A camera actuator is driven while producing the sequence of images, wherein during a part of every respective readout phase for the sequence of digital images the actuator is driven using a linear drive circuit, and wherein during a part of every respective pixel integration phase the actuator is driven using a switch mode drive circuit. Other embodiments are also described and claimed. | 02-25-2016 |
20160073028 | WIRE SUSPENSION MOUNTING APPROACH FOR REDUCED OPTICAL IMAGE STABILIZATION PACKAGE SIZE - Some embodiments include an optics assembly. In some embodiments, the optics assembly includes an optics component. In some embodiments, the optics assembly is configured to move within the apparatus on one or more axes orthogonal to an optical axis of the optics component. In some embodiments, the optics assembly is suspended by a plurality of wires on a base component of the apparatus, each wire of the plurality of wires being substantially parallel to the optical axis of the optics component. Some embodiments include a base assembly component or substrate having an upper surface plane and a lower surface plane. In some embodiments, one or more terminations are disposed around the plurality of wires. In some embodiments, the terminations are located beyond the upper surface plane of the base assembly component. | 03-10-2016 |
20160091768 | CAMERA LENS FILTER - An electrically activated lens filter with an electro-optic portion having a radially and circumferentially symmetric electric field gradient is disclosed. More particularly, embodiments of the lens filter include an electro-optic portion having one or more conductive plugs arranged around a center region such that an electric field within the electro-optic portion varies from a maximum at an outer rim to a minimum outside of the center region. The lens filter may include a plurality of front electrodes and rear electrodes accessible in an axial direction for electrically activating front and rear transparent conductive layers, respectively. | 03-31-2016 |
Ryan J. Fens, Dubuque, IA US
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20150105169 | BELT TIRE SWING - A belt swing comprises a belt having a front edge, a rear edge, a first end and a second end for attaching to suspension lines, a lower surface and an upper seating surface. A plurality of treads are on the upper seating surface. | 04-16-2015 |
Ryan J. Goedken, Lake Zurich, IL US
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20130077540 | COMMUNICATION DEVICE FOR SIMULTANEOUS TRANSMISSION BY MULTIPLE TRANSCEIVERS - A communication device reduces intermodulation interference in a simultaneous transmitter using a notch diplexing arrangement. The communication device has a radio front-end module with more than one transceiver for simultaneous transmission with opposing transmit (Tx) band notch filters in series with each duplexer output, and phase rotations into and out of the notch filters suitable for diplexing at the notch filter outputs. | 03-28-2013 |
20130187711 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RESOURCE BLOCK BASED TRANSMITTER OPTIMIZATION IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICES | 07-25-2013 |
20140051373 | METHOD FOR SIMULTANEOUS TRANSMITTER OPERATION - A method and system mitigates receiver desensitization caused by a reverse inter-modulation distortion (IMD) signal generated by a power amplifier associated with one of at least two concurrently operating transmitters. A power amplifier controller (PAC) determines whether at least one power amplifier operating in a first operating state generates a reverse IMD signal that can substantially interfere with at least one receive channel due to a concurrent operation of at least two concurrently operating transmitters. In response to determining that at least one power amplifier generates the reverse IMD signal when in the first operating state, the PAC initiates a second operating state of the power amplifier to increase the linearity of the at least one power amplifier in order to reduce the reverse IMD signal. The PAC initiates the second operating state by adjusting parameters of the power amplifier. | 02-20-2014 |
20140084996 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING OR MANAGING BANDWIDTH OF A FILTER CIRCUIT WITHIN A SYSTEM HAVING TWO INTEGRATED CIRCUITS - A method and apparatus for an adjustable filter system comprises a first integrated circuit generating a reference value that represents a corner frequency of a filter within the first integrated circuit; sending the reference value that represents the corner frequency of the filter across an interface to a second integrated circuit; receiving, across the interface from the second integrated circuit, a filter adjustment value; and changing the corner frequency of the filter using the filter adjustment value to adjust a passband and a stopband of the filter. The apparatus and method also comprises a second integrated circuit detecting a filter adjustment event, wherein the filter adjustment event comprises receipt of the reference value; calculating the filter adjustment value to change a corner frequency of the filter within a first integrated circuit; and sending the filter adjustment value across the interface to the first integrated circuit. | 03-27-2014 |
20140135050 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IMPROVING EFFICIENCY AND DISTORTION LEAKAGE IN AWIRELESS POWER AMPLIFIER - A wireless communication system ( | 05-15-2014 |
Ryan J. Goedken, Santa Clara, CA US
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20130165132 | SPECTRUM EMISSION LEVEL VARIATION IN SCHEDULABLE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION TERMINAL - A wireless communication entity schedulable in a wireless communication network, including a controller ( | 06-27-2013 |
20140199949 | METHOD FOR IMPROVING TX GAIN IN ENVELOPE TRACKING SYSTEMS - A method and system enhances the gain of a propagation path of a radio frequency (RF) signal while utilizing an envelope tracking (ET) mechanism to provide power to a power amplifier within the propagation path. An envelope tracking (ET) controller detects using the ET mechanism an RF envelope of the RF signal being propagated towards the power amplifier. The ET controller applies envelope pre-distortion to the RF signal. The ET controller initiates a function for shaping the supply voltage of the power amplifier by selecting a shaping table that can provide a specific level of increasing amplifier gain at higher signal drive level. The ET controller shapes the supply voltage for the power amplifier by adjusting values corresponding to the detected RF envelope. As a result, RF signals are propagated from the transceiver to the power amplifier output port across high and low transceiver drive levels with net constant gain. | 07-17-2014 |
20140266462 | LOW POWER CONSUMPTION ADAPTIVE POWER AMPLIFIER - An adaptive power amplifier that may be used in a wireless communication device is configured to adjust its load line or output impedance, the number of active amplifier cells in each amplification stage, the bias of the active amplifiers, and the supply voltage input capacitive load in accordance with a supply voltage modulation type provided to the power amplifier. The supply voltage modulation types include ET, APT, DC-DC, dual, multi-state or fixed voltage supply voltages. A supply voltage converter, signaled by a baseband processor, generates the selected type of supply voltage modulation for the adaptive power amplifier. The baseband processor may also provide a control interface signal to a controller within the adaptive power amplifier. The controller, based on the received control interface signal provides a configuration signal that configures the impedance, the number of active amplifier cells, the bias of the active amplifier cells, and the supply voltage capacitive load to optimize the adaptive power amplifier based on the supply voltage modulation type. | 09-18-2014 |
Ryan J. Grandidge, Westerly, RI US
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20120219258 | Field Termination Optical Fiber Connectors and Splicers - The present disclosure provides for improved field termination optical fiber connector members and/or splicers for use in terminating or fusing optical fibers. More particularly, the present disclosure provides for convenient, low-cost, accurate, and effective methods for terminating or fusing optical fibers utilizing advantageous field termination optical fiber connector members and/or splicers. Improved apparatus and methods are provided for use in terminating or fusing a broad variety of optical fibers. | 08-30-2012 |
20150247973 | Fusion Splice Device - The present disclosure provides for improved field termination optical fiber connector members and/or splicers for use in terminating or fusing optical fibers. More particularly, the present disclosure provides for convenient, low-cost, accurate, and effective methods for terminating or fusing optical fibers utilizing advantageous field termination optical fiber connector members and/or splicers. Improved apparatus and methods are provided for use in terminating or fusing a broad variety of optical fibers. | 09-03-2015 |
20150362092 | Modular Cable Management Spools - Improved cable management spools for patch panel assemblies/patching systems are provided. The present disclosure provides improved systems/methods for the design and use of modular cable management spool assemblies configured to mount with respect to media patching systems (e.g., to patch panel assemblies configured to support multiple media connections). The modular cable management spools are configured to mount with respect to media patching systems and/or to related supporting structures (e.g., to cable management plates, to racks, etc.) for cable management purposes. Disclosed herein is a patching system utilizing modular cable management spools for cable management purposes, the patching system (e.g., high density patching system) configured to support copper-based and/or fiber optic connections in the same patching system/enclosure. | 12-17-2015 |
20150362689 | Media Patching System With Door Assembly - Improved media patching systems and related methods of use are provided. The present disclosure provides improved systems/methods for the design and use of patching systems configured to support multiple media connections (e.g., high density, mixed media connections). The present disclosure provides advantageous systems/methods for the design and use of patching systems having one or more bracket members (e.g., Z-shaped bracket members) configured to facilitate cable management. In exemplary embodiments, the bracket members allow a panel assembly to move relative to the bracket members for cable management purposes. The improved systems/assemblies of the present disclosure provide users with the ability to install multiple media connections (e.g., copper-based and/or fiber optic connections) in the same patching system/enclosure. The present disclosure also provides media patching systems having a door assembly (e.g., mounted with respect to bracket members) that is configured to open, close, lock and unlock as desired by a user. | 12-17-2015 |
20150362691 | Modularly Mountable Cable Management Systems and Associated Methods - Exemplary embodiments are directed to modular cable management systems for a rack, the rack including frame members. The systems can include a first support plate and a second support plate. The first and second support plates can be mountable in a horizontal orientation relative to the frame members of the rack. The systems can include a media patching assembly mountable in a vertical orientation relative to the rack. Embodiments are also directed to methods of mounting cable management systems to a support structure or a rack. | 12-17-2015 |
20150362692 | Cable Management Plate Assembly and Associated Systems and Methods - Exemplary embodiments are directed to cable management plate assemblies for a media patching system or a rack. The cable management plate assemblies include a lower cable management plate and an upper cable management plate. The upper cable management plate can be slidably secured to the lower cable management plate. In a first configuration, the upper cable management plate is disposed in a retracted position relative to the lower cable management plate. In a second configuration, the upper cable management plate is disposed in an extended position relative to the lower cable management plate. Embodiments are also directed to methods of supporting one or more cables in a media patching system or a rack, and associated media patching systems. | 12-17-2015 |
20150364876 | Patch Panel Assembly for Media Patching Systems - Improved patch panel assemblies/patching systems and related methods of use are provided. The present disclosure provides improved systems/methods for the design and use of patching systems configured to support multiple media connections (e.g., high density, mixed media connections). The present disclosure provides advantageous systems/methods for the design and use of media patching systems having one or more movable panel assemblies (e.g., U-shaped patch panel assemblies) that facilitate cable management. In exemplary embodiments, the panel assemblies are configured to move relative to bracket members for cable management purposes. The improved systems of the present disclosure provide users with the ability to install multiple media connections (e.g., copper-based and/or fiber optic connections) in the same patching system/enclosure. | 12-17-2015 |
20150366092 | Media Patching System - Improved media patching systems and related methods of use are provided. The present disclosure provides improved systems/methods for the design and use of patching systems configured to support multiple media connections (e.g., high density, mixed media connections). The present disclosure provides advantageous systems/methods for the design and use of patching systems having one or more bracket members (e.g., Z-shaped bracket members) configured to facilitate cable management. In exemplary embodiments, the bracket members allow a panel assembly to move relative to the bracket members for cable management purposes. The improved systems/assemblies of the present disclosure provide users with the ability to install multiple media connections (e.g., copper-based and/or fiber optic connections) in the same patching system/enclosure. | 12-17-2015 |
Ryan J. Hanford, Houston, TX US
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20120255784 | Apparatus for Controlling Drill Bit Depth of Cut Using Thermally Expandable Materials - In an aspect, drill bit for use in drilling a borehole is provided that includes a body including a side, face section and a passage in the body. The drill bit further includes a rubbing member disposed in the face section and configured to control a depth of cut for the drill bit, wherein the rubbing member comprises a thermally responsive material in thermal communication with the passage configured to control a position of the rubbing member with respect to the face section | 10-11-2012 |
Ryan J. Holoweiko, Powell, OH US
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20090000841 | Battery boxes having aperture and vehicles including same - Vehicles, such as all terrain vehicles, can be provided with a battery box. The battery box comprises a bottom wall, a top wall, a first side wall, and a second side wall which together define a battery retention chamber having a front opening configured for passage of a battery. Vehicles having a battery box are also provided. | 01-01-2009 |
20090004554 | Battery boxes and vehicles including same - Vehicles, such as all terrain vehicles, can be provided with a battery box. The battery box comprises a bottom wall, a top wall, a first side wall, and a second side wall which together define a battery retention chamber having a front opening configured for passage of a battery. Vehicles having a battery box are also provided. | 01-01-2009 |
20110017540 | DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY INCLUDING DIFFERENTIAL LOCK AND BLOCKING MEMBER - A differential assembly includes an axle, a differential, a differential lock, a blocking member, and a pump. The differential is coupled with the axle and configured to facilitate operation of the axle at an axle speed. The differential lock is associated with the differential and movable between a locked position and an unlocked position. The blocking member is associated with the differential lock and is movable between a blocking position and a non-blocking position. When the blocking member is in the blocking position, the differential lock is inhibited from moving to the locked position. The pump includes an outlet in fluid communication with the blocking member. The pump is operably coupled with the axle and is configured to facilitate movement of the blocking member into the blocking position when the axle speed is above a threshold speed. Vehicles including a differential assembly are also provided. | 01-27-2011 |
20110241325 | NET STRUCTURE FOR A VEHICLE - A vehicle includes a roll cage and a net structure attached to the roll cage. The roll cage at least partially defines a protected area and at least partially defines an access opening communicating with the protected area. The net structure is selectively configurable in a lowered, closed configuration to at least inhibit passage of an operator of the vehicle through the access opening, and is further selectively configurable in a generally rolled-up, open configuration to facilitate passage of an operator of the vehicle through the access opening. | 10-06-2011 |
Ryan J. Holoweiko, Delaware, OH US
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20140216843 | VEHICLE INCLUDING EXHAUST SYSTEM ATTACHED TO SUB-FRAME - A vehicle includes a frame, an engine, and an exhaust system. The frame includes a main frame and a sub-frame movably attached to the main frame. The sub-frame includes an exhaust bracket that includes a hollow collar. The engine includes an engine casing and an exhaust port. The engine is releasably attached to the sub-frame. The exhaust system includes a conduit, a conduit bracket, and a muffler. The conduit includes an upstream end and a downstream end. The upstream end is connected to the exhaust port. The conduit bracket includes a first end and a second end. The first end is attached to the conduit at a location intermediate the upstream end of the conduit and the downstream end of the conduit. The second end of the conduit bracket is movably attached to the hollow collar. The muffler is attached to the downstream end of the conduit. | 08-07-2014 |
Ryan J. Hughes, Thief River Falls, MN US
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20130319784 | VEHICLE CONFIGURATION - A vehicle configuration wherein the center of mass of the vehicle is approximately superimposed upon the passenger and driver centers of mass when seated within the vehicle. An occupant's center of mass can be approximated using a standard center of mass position approximation, or a combination of any number of standard center of mass position approximations. The vehicle's center of mass can be approximately superimposed upon the occupant's center of mass in at least the longitudinal and vertical directions. | 12-05-2013 |
Ryan J. Jwanouskos, Marshalltown, IA US
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20120061594 | Volume Booster with Stabilized Trim - A fluid flow control device includes a body having an inlet connection, an outlet connection, and a discharge port. A supply path extends between the inlet connection and the outlet connection and a booster module is disposed within the body. The booster module includes a control element and an actuator element and defines an exhaust path extending between the outlet connection and the discharge port. A supply port is disposed within the booster module along the supply path between the inlet connection and the outlet connection and at least a first damping means operatively connected to the booster module. | 03-15-2012 |
20140026746 | VOLUME BOOSTER WITH STABILIZED TRIM - A fluid flow control device includes a body having an inlet connection, an outlet connection, and a discharge port. A supply path extends between the inlet connection and the outlet connection and a booster module is disposed within the body. The booster module includes a control element and an actuator element and defines an exhaust path extending between the outlet connection and the discharge port. A supply port is disposed within the booster module along the supply path between the inlet connection and the outlet connection and at least a first damping means operatively connected to the booster module. | 01-30-2014 |
Ryan J. Jwanouskos, White Bear Lake, IA US
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20120060952 | VOLUME BOOSTER WITH DISCRETE CAPACITY ADJUSTMENT - A volume booster for an actuator system advantageously includes an adjustable restrictor, such that the exhaust capacity of the device can be adjusted for specific applications. The device comprises a body, a supply path, an exhaust path, and the restrictor. The supply path operates to provide a supply of fluid to boost a stroke time of an actuator in the actuator system, e.g., in an opening direction. The exhaust path operates to accommodate backpressure relief when the actuator system operates the actuator in a closing direction, for example. The restrictor is disposed within the exhaust path and is selectively manipulable between a plurality of positions to define a plurality of distinct exhaust capacities, thereby eliminating any requirement to change the entire volume booster to achieve a different exhaust capacity. | 03-15-2012 |
20120061606 | VOLUME BOOSTER WITH VARIABLE ASYMMETRY - A volume booster for a fluid flow control device comprises a supply path for supplying a fluid boost to facilitate actuation of an actuator in a first direction, and an exhaust path for enabling controlled exhaust to facilitate actuation of the actuator in a second direction. The supply path defines a supply resistance that is set by the geometry of a supply trim component. The exhaust path includes an exhaust resistance that is set by the geometry of an exhaust trim component. The supply and exhaust trim components are independently removable and replaceable with replacement components to customize the exhaust and supply resistances, and therefore, the exhaust and supply capacities for specific applications. | 03-15-2012 |
20140042993 | Method and Apparatus of Shunt Control for Multiple Power Converters on a Shared DC Bus - A system for managing shunt utilization among multiple power converters sharing a common DC bus is disclosed. Each power converter includes a shunt device, typically one or more power resistors, configured to dissipate power from the DC bus. The power converter is configured according to an initial set of configuration parameters to selectively connect the shunt device to the DC bus. Each power converter monitors the amount of power being dissipated from the DC bus via the shunt device connected to that power converter and determines a utilization rate for the shunt device. As the utilization rate increases, the configuration parameters are modified to less frequently connect the shunt device to the DC bus. As the utilization rate decreases, the configuration parameters are modified to more frequently connect the shunt device to the DC bus. | 02-13-2014 |
Ryan J. Kottenstette, Stanford, CA US
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20090295190 | Aerodynamically activated front skirt for a vehicle - An active front skirt for a vehicle includes an airfoil positioned in an air stream existing when the vehicle is moving forward. An airfoil positioning mechanism attached to the vehicle and the airfoil allows the airfoil to move between a first position when the vehicle is at rest and a second position when the vehicle has attained an upper limit velocity, the airfoil being moved to the second position through interaction with the air stream. A retracting mechanism returns the airfoil to the first position. A movable front skirt connected to the airfoil correspondingly moves with the airfoil between raised and lowered positions. In the raised position, ground clearance of the skirt is increased. In the lowered position, the skirt deflects an increased portion of the air stream to lower aerodynamic drag on the vehicle. | 12-03-2009 |
Ryan J. Kottenstette, San Francisco, CA US
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20110171502 | VARIABLE CAPACITY CELL ASSEMBLY - Electrochemical cells containing nanostructured negative active materials and composite positive active materials and methods of fabricating such electrochemical cells are provided. Positive active materials may have inactive components and active components. Inactive components may be activated and release additional lithium ions, which may offset some irreversible capacity losses in the electrochemical cells. In certain embodiments, the activation releases lithium ion having a columbic content of at least about 400 mAh/g based on the weight of the activated material. | 07-14-2011 |
Ryan J. Laurent, Iv, Loveland, OH US
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20150374363 | LOCKOUT ENGAGEMENT FEATURES FOR SURGICAL STAPLER - A surgical instrument comprises a body, shaft, and end effector. The shaft couples the end effector and body together. The end effector comprises an anvil and lower jaw configured to receive a surgical staple cartridge. The anvil is configured to pivot toward and away from the staple cartridge and lower jaw. The shaft assembly comprises a knife member configured to longitudinally translate to thereby substantially simultaneously cut clamped tissue and staple the severed tissue. The end effector may comprise lockout features configure to prevent longitudinal translation of the knife member. The end effector or staple cartridge may comprise lockout bypass features configured to prevent lockout of the knife member. | 12-31-2015 |
Ryan J. Majkut, Charlotte, NC US
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20150139782 | AIR SEPARATOR FOR GAS TURBINE ENGINE - An air separator in a gas turbine engine includes a cylindrical member and a seal flange having a flange body extending radially outward at a rearward end of the cylindrical member. A head portion is located at a radially outer free end of the flange body and includes an axial flange located axially rearward of the flange body and defining a rearward seal face for engagement with a blade disc forward face, and a forward cantilevered head mass extending axially forward from the flange body. An axial dimension of the head mass, from a connection with the forward side of flange body to an axially forward face of the head mass, is greater than a maximum radial dimension of the head mass, from a radially inner side of the head mass to a radially outermost side of the head mass. | 05-21-2015 |
Ryan J. Mcclymonds, Holland, MI US
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20130329136 | VIDEO SWITCH - A video switch system providing a collaborative environment for one or more users to share information. In the current embodiment, the video switch system enables users to quickly connect to the system, present information, have a video conference, or have a multi-user wireless video session, or a combination thereof, in a collaborative manner. | 12-12-2013 |
20150222853 | VIDEO SWITCH - A video switch system providing a collaborative environment for one or more users to share information. In the current embodiment, the video switch system enables users to quickly connect to the system, present information, have a video conference, or have a multi-user wireless video session, or a combination thereof, in a collaborative manner. | 08-06-2015 |
Ryan J. Mceneany, Neenah, WI US
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20140066300 | Oil Absorbing Material and Processes of Recycling Absorbent Articles to Produce the Same - An oil absorbing material is generally provided. The oil absorbing material can includes sorbent particles having an average aspect ratio of about 5 to about 500 and a mean average particle diameter of about 10 μm to about 1 millimeter. The oil absorbing material comprises polypropylene, polyethylene, inorganic filler particles, and absorbent core material. In one embodiment, the sorbent particles can have an average specific surface area of about 0.25 to about 5.0 m | 03-06-2014 |
Ryan J. Mceneany, Appleton, WI US
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20110065573 | POLYLACTIC ACID FIBERS - A biodegradable fiber that is formed from a thermoplastic composition that contains polylactic acid, a plasticizer, and a compatibilizer is provided. The compatibilizer includes a polymer that is modified with a polar compound that is compatible with the plasticizer and a non-polar component provided by the polymer backbone that is compatible with polylactic acid. Such functionalized polymers may thus stabilize each of the polymer phases and reduce plasticizer migration. By reducing the plasticizer migration, the composition may remain ductile and soft. Further, addition of the functionalized polymer may also promote improved bonding and initiate crystallization faster than conventional polylactic acid fibers. The polar compound includes an organic acid, an anhydride of an organic acid, an amide of an organic acid, or a combination thereof. Such compounds are believed to be more compatible with the generally acidic nature of the polylactic acid fibers. | 03-17-2011 |
20120040185 | Toughened Polylactic Acid Fibers - Polylactic acid fibers formed from a thermoplastic composition that contains polylactic acid and a polymeric toughening additive are provided. The present inventors have discovered that the specific nature of the components and process by which they are blended may be carefully controlled to achieve a composition having desirable morphological features. More particularly, the toughening additive can be dispersed as discrete physical domains within a continuous phase of the polylactic acid. These domains have a particular size, shape, and distribution such that upon fiber drawing, they absorb energy and become elongated. This allows the resulting composition to exhibit a more pliable and softer behavior than the otherwise rigid polylactic acid. Through selective control over the components and method employed, the present inventors have discovered that the resulting fibers may thus exhibit good mechanical properties, both during and after melt spinning. | 02-16-2012 |
20120040582 | Modified Polylactic Acid Fibers - A method for forming biodegradable fibers is provided. The method includes blending polylactic acid with a polyepoxide modifier to form a thermoplastic composition, extruding the thermoplastic composition through a die, and thereafter passing the extruded composition through a die to form a fiber. Without intending to be limited by theory, it is believed that the polyepoxide modifier reacts with the polylactic acid and results in branching of its polymer backbone, thereby improving its melt strength and stability during fiber spinning without significantly reducing glass transition temperature. The reaction-induced branching can also increase molecular weight, which may lead to improved fiber ductility and the ability to better dissipate energy when subjected to an elongation force. To minimize premature reaction, the polylactic acid and polyepoxide modifier are first blended together at a relatively low temperature(s). Nevertheless, a relatively high shear rate may be employed during blending to induce chain scission of the polylactic acid backbone, thereby making more hydroxyl and/or carboxyl groups available for subsequent reaction with the polyepoxide modifier. Once blended, the temperature(s) employed during extrusion of the blended composition can be selected to both melt the composition and initiate a reaction of the polyepoxide modifier with hydroxyl and/or carboxyl groups of the polylactic acid. Through selective control over this method, the present inventors have discovered that the resulting fibers may exhibit good mechanical properties, both during and after melt spinning. | 02-16-2012 |
20120164905 | Modified Polylactic Acid Fibers - A multi-component fiber that includes a core component surrounded by a distinct sheath component is provided. The core component is formed primarily from polylactic acid and the sheath component is formed primarily from a polymeric toughening additive. | 06-28-2012 |
20120165187 | Oil Absorbing Material and Processes of Recycling Absorbent Articles to Produce the Same - An oil absorbing material is generally provided. The oil absorbing material can includes sorbent particles having an average aspect ratio of about 5 to about 500 and a mean average particle diameter of about 10 μm to about 1 millimeter. The oil absorbing material comprises polypropylene, polyethylene, inorganic filler particles, and absorbent core material. In one embodiment, the sorbent particles can have an average specific surface area of about 0.25 to about 5.0 m | 06-28-2012 |
20120289658 | Polylactic Acid Fibers - A biodegradable fiber that is formed from a thermoplastic composition that contains polylactic acid, a plasticizer, and a compatibilizer is provided. The compatibilizer includes a polymer that is modified with a polar compound that is compatible with the plasticizer and a non-polar component provided by the polymer backbone that is compatible with polylactic acid. Such functionalized polymers may thus stabilize each of the polymer phases and reduce plasticizer migration. By reducing the plasticizer migration, the composition may remain ductile and soft. Further, addition of the functionalized polymer may also promote improved bonding and initiate crystallization faster than conventional polylactic acid fibers. The polar compound includes an organic acid, an anhydride of an organic acid, an amide of an organic acid, or a combination thereof. Such compounds are believed to be more compatible with the generally acidic nature of the polylactic acid fibers. | 11-15-2012 |
20130099160 | Materials from Post-Industrial Absorbent Product Waste - The present invention relates to plastic composites that have been manufactured from post-industrial absorbent waste material. The waste material is transformed into densified particles that comprises from about 0% to about 65% of an absorbent core material, about 20% to about 45% of thermoplastic polymer, about 0% to about 10% inorganic filler particles, about 0% to about 10% elastics, and about 0% to about 10% adhesives. Also provided is a method for manufacturing a plastic composite by extruding or injection molding densified particles that have been formed from the post-industrial absorbent waste material. | 04-25-2013 |
20130209770 | Renewable Polyester Film having a Low Modulus and High Tensile Elongation - A film that is formed from a thermoplastic composition is provided. The thermoplastic composition contains a rigid renewable polyester and a polymeric toughening additive. The toughening additive can be dispersed as discrete physical domains within a continuous matrix of the renewable polyester. An increase in deformation force and elongational strain causes debonding to occur in the renewable polyester matrix at those areas located adjacent to the discrete domains. This can result in the formation of a plurality of voids adjacent to the discrete domains that can help to dissipate energy under load and increase tensile elongation. To even further increase the ability of the film to dissipate energy in this manner, the present inventors have discovered that an interphase modifier may be employed that reduces the degree of friction between the toughening additive and renewable polyester and thus reduces the stiffness (tensile modulus) of the film. | 08-15-2013 |
20130210308 | Renewable Polyester Fibers having a Low Density - Fibers that are formed from a thermoplastic composition that contains a rigid renewable polyester and has a voided structure and low density are provided. To achieve such a structure, the renewable polyester is blended with a polymeric toughening additive in which the toughening additive can be dispersed as discrete physical domains within a continuous matrix of the renewable polyester. Fibers are thereafter formed and then stretched or drawn at a temperature below the glass transition temperature of the polyester (i.e., “cold drawn”). | 08-15-2013 |
20130210621 | Breathable Film Formed from a Renewable Polyester - A breathable film formed from a thermoplastic composition that contains a rigid renewable polyester and has a voided structure is provided. To achieve such a structure, a thermoplastic composition that contains a renewable polyester and polymeric toughening additive is extruded onto a surface to form a precursor film in which the toughening additive can be dispersed as discrete physical domains within a continuous matrix of the renewable polyester. The precursor film is thereafter stretched or drawn at a temperature below the glass transition temperature of the polyester (i.e., “cold drawn”). Without intending to be limited by theory, the present inventors believe that the deformation force and elongational strain of the drawing process causes debonding to occur in the renewable polyester matrix at those areas located adjacent to the discrete domains. This creates a network of voids located adjacent to the discrete domains. | 08-15-2013 |
20130210949 | Renewable Polyester Compositions having a Low Density - A thermoplastic composition that contains a rigid renewable polyester and has a voided structure and low density is provided. To achieve such a structure, the renewable polyester is blended with a polymeric toughening additive to form a precursor material in which the toughening additive can be dispersed as discrete physical domains within a continuous matrix of the renewable polyester. The precursor material is thereafter stretched or drawn at a temperature below the glass transition temperature of the polyester (i.e., “cold drawn”). This creates a network of voids located adjacent to the discrete domains, which as a result of their proximal location, can form a bridge between the boundaries of the voids and act as internal structural “hinges” that help stabilize the network and increase its ability to dissipate energy. The present inventors have also discovered that the voids can be distributed in a substantially homogeneous fashion throughout the composition. | 08-15-2013 |
20130210983 | Rigid Renewable Polyester Compositions having a High Impact Strength and Tensile Elongation - A thermoplastic composition that contains a rigid renewable polyester and a polymeric toughening additive is provided. The toughening additive can be dispersed as discrete physical domains within a continuous matrix of the renewable polyester. An increase in the deformation force and elongational strain causes debonding to occur in the renewable polyester matrix at those areas located adjacent to the discrete domains. This can result in the formation of a plurality of voids adjacent to the discrete domains that can help to dissipate energy under load and increase impact strength. To even further increase the ability of the composition to dissipate energy in this manner, an interphase modifier may be employed that reduces the degree of friction between the toughening additive and renewable polyester and thus enhances the degree and uniformity of debonding. | 08-15-2013 |
20140170922 | Low Density Fibers and Methods for Forming Same - Fibers that are formed from a thermoplastic composition that contains a polymer and high surface area nanostructures are provided. The fibers have a voided structure and low density while maintaining good strength characteristics. To achieve such a structure, a blowing agent in the thermoplastic composition is activated during extrusion to form bubbles in the fibers. The high surface area nanostructures in the formed fibers can be formed of or carry the blowing agent and can enhance the strength of the fibers and compensate for the non-load bearing voids of the fibers. | 06-19-2014 |
20150044929 | Modified Polylactic Acid Fibers - A method for forming biodegradable fibers is provided. The method includes blending polylactic acid with a polyepoxide modifier to form a thermoplastic composition, extruding the thermoplastic composition through a die, and thereafter passing the extruded composition through a die to form a fiber. Without intending to be limited by theory, it is believed that the polyepoxide modifier reacts with the polylactic acid and results in branching of its polymer backbone, thereby improving its melt strength and stability during fiber spinning without significantly reducing glass transition temperature. The reaction-induced branching can also increase molecular weight, which may lead to improved fiber ductility and the ability to better dissipate energy when subjected to an elongation force. Through selective control over this method, the present inventors have discovered that the resulting fibers may exhibit good mechanical properties, both during and after melt spinning. | 02-12-2015 |
20150152261 | Rigid Renewable Polyester Compositions having a High Impact Strength and Tensile Elongation - A thermoplastic composition that contains a rigid renewable polyester and a polymeric toughening additive is provided. The toughening additive can be dispersed as discrete physical domains within a continuous matrix of the renewable polyester. An increase in the deformation force and elongational strain causes debonding to occur in the renewable polyester matrix at those areas located adjacent to the discrete domains. This can result in the formation of a plurality of voids adjacent to the discrete domains that can help to dissipate energy under load and increase impact strength. To even further increase the ability of the composition to dissipate energy in this manner, an interphase modifier may be employed that reduces the degree of friction between the toughening additive and renewable polyester and thus enhances the degree and uniformity of debonding. | 06-04-2015 |
20150159012 | Renewable Polyester Film having a Low Modulus and High Tensile Elongation - A film that is formed from a thermoplastic composition is provided. The thermoplastic composition contains a rigid renewable polyester and a polymeric toughening additive. The toughening additive can be dispersed as discrete physical domains within a continuous matrix of the renewable polyester. An increase in deformation force and elongational strain causes debonding to occur in the renewable polyester matrix at those areas located adjacent to the discrete domains. This can result in the formation of a plurality of voids adjacent to the discrete domains that can help to dissipate energy under load and increase tensile elongation. To even further increase the ability of the film to dissipate energy in this manner, the present inventors have discovered that an interphase modifier may be employed that reduces the degree of friction between the toughening additive and renewable polyester and thus reduces the stiffness (tensile modulus) of the film. | 06-11-2015 |
20150225565 | Renewable Polyester Compositions having a Low Density - A thermoplastic composition that contains a rigid renewable polyester and has a voided structure and low density is provided. To achieve such a structure, the renewable polyester is blended with a polymeric toughening additive to form a precursor material in which the toughening additive can be dispersed as discrete physical domains within a continuous matrix of the renewable polyester. The precursor material is thereafter stretched or drawn at a temperature below the glass transition temperature of the polyester (i.e., “cold drawn”). This creates a network of voids located adjacent to the discrete domains, which as a result of their proximal location, can form a bridge between the boundaries of the voids and act as internal structural “hinges” that help stabilize the network and increase its ability to dissipate energy. The present inventors have also discovered that the voids can be distributed in a substantially homogeneous fashion throughout the composition. | 08-13-2015 |
20160101208 | Absorbent Article Containing a Nonwoven Web Formed from a Porous Polyolefin Fibers - An absorbent article containing a nonwoven web that includes a plurality of polyolefin fibers is provided. The polyolefin fibers are formed by a thermoplastic composition containing a continuous phase that includes a polyolefin matrix polymer and nanoinclusion additive is provided. The nanoinclusion additive is dispersed within the continuous phase as discrete nano-scale phase domains. When drawn, the nano-scale phase domains are able to interact with the matrix in a unique manner to create a network of nanopores. | 04-14-2016 |
20160102185 | Polymeric Material with a Multimodal Pore Size Distribution - A polymeric material having a multimodal pore size distribution is provided. The material is formed by applying a stress to a thermoplastic composition that contains first and second inclusion additives dispersed within a continuous phase that includes a matrix polymer. Through the use of particular types of inclusion additives and careful control over the manner in which such additives are dispersed within the polymer matrix, the present inventors have discovered that a unique, multimodal porous structure can be achieved. | 04-14-2016 |
Ryan J. Minniear, Folsom, CA US
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20130110787 | VIRTUAL FILE SYSTEM INTERFACE FOR COMMUNICATING CHANGES OF METADATA IN A DATA STORAGE SYSTEM | 05-02-2013 |
20130151476 | PROCESSING ARCHIVE CONTENT BASED ON HIERARCHICAL CLASSIFICATION LEVELS - Processing archive content based on hierarchical classification levels is performed by indexing a first newly archived file of a current set of archive content at a first classification level defining a plurality of types of metadata to be derived, wherein the first classification level is selected from a hierarchy of classification levels having at least two classification levels, indexing a second newly archived file of the current set of archive content at a second classification level, wherein the second classification level includes fewer types of metadata than the first class of metadata, and flagging the second newly archived file of the current set of archive content. By classifying and flagging the second newly archived file differently than the first newly archived file, the system can easily retrieve such data at a later instance to update and/or change the data, re-index the data, and the like. | 06-13-2013 |
Ryan J. Nelson, Maple Grove, MN US
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20090272591 | Force assist arrangement for a slidable coupling - A force assist arrangement for a slidable coupling, a slidable coupling including the force assist arrangement, and a machine including respectively slidable portions, the slidable coupling, and the force assist arrangement. The force assist arrangement includes at least first and second links pivotably coupled together at one end and to the respectively slidable portions at the other ends, and a force assist device pivotably coupled to the links along their respective lengths. | 11-05-2009 |
20100086353 | COMPACTOR WITH SMOOTH HOSE ROUTING - A compactor with a hose routing includes a drum connected to a frame with a support. The frame defines an interior space of the compactor and includes a plate through which an opening extends to the interior space. A hose assembly extends from an end of the drum through the opening to the interior space without the use of bulkheads. | 04-08-2010 |
20100086354 | EXTENSION PLATE FOR A COMPACTOR AND METHOD - An extension plate for use in a compactor includes an elongate body extending between a first surface configured to be coupled to the compactor frame and a second surface configured to be coupled to a support of the compactor. The first surface includes a first opening aligning with an opening into an interior of the compactor. A second opening in at least one of the elongate body or the second surface communicates with the first opening to allow passage of a hose through the extension plate and through the opening in the frame into the interior space. | 04-08-2010 |
20110052319 | EXTENSION PLATE FOR A COMPACTOR AND METHOD - An extension plate for use in a compactor includes an elongate body extending between a first surface configured to be coupled to the compactor frame and a second surface configured to be coupled to a support of the compactor. The first surface includes a first opening aligning with an opening into an interior of the compactor. A second opening in at least one of the elongate body or the second surface communicates with the first opening to allow passage of a hose through the extension plate and through the opening in the frame into the interior space. | 03-03-2011 |
20130006483 | Vibratory Frequency Selection System - A controller for use in a vibratory work machine may include a vibratory frequency selection system having a user interface with a discrete amplitude selection input device and a discrete frequency selection input device. The controller may receive a frequency selection signal from the frequency input device and generate a frequency control signal having a characteristic corresponding to the frequency setting of the input device. The controller may also receive an amplitude selection signal from the amplitude input device and output at least the frequency control signal to cause a vibrator mechanism of the machine to generate vibrations having a frequency and amplitude corresponding to the settings of the input devices | 01-03-2013 |
Ryan J. Nielsen, Brookings, SD US
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20140003050 | DISPLAY MODULE MOUNTING | 01-02-2014 |
20140003052 | DISPLAY MODULE MOUNTING | 01-02-2014 |
20140160363 | ENCAPSULATION OF LIGHT-EMITTING ELEMENTS ON A DISPLAY MODULE - A video display module comprises a circuit board having a front face, a plurality of light-emitting elements electrically coupled to the front face of the circuit board, and a polymer encapsulating member adhered to the front face of the circuit board, the polymer encapsulating member substantially covering at least a portion of the circuit board and a portion of the plurality of light-emitting elements, the polymer encapsulating member substantially sealing the portion of the circuit board and the portion of the plurality of light-emitting elements. | 06-12-2014 |
Ryan J. Perkofski, Phoenix, AZ US
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20100324711 | FREQUENCY NORMALIZATION OF AUDIO SIGNALS - A system and method is provided to produce a flatter frequency response from an audio source that has a non-flat frequency response and, as such, has missing spectral content. The system and method achieves a flatter frequency response by characterizing the frequency response of the audio source based upon a reference input signal. This reference input signal is used to establish a reference frequency response, which is stored in a memory and used to select equalizer settings. The system restores missing spectral content by way of summing multiple input signals from the audio source. The system then normalizes the frequency response based on characterizations of the signal by utilizing equalizer settings from memory. | 12-23-2010 |
Ryan J. Romanchuk, Santa Clara, CA US
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20080294663 | Creation and management of visual timelines - In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for the management and creation of timelines. The timelines may be automatically created based on a user query for information. The query may access a database that contains links to external information sources. The timeline may be accessed through a social network. The timeline may be automatically updated. The timeline may include visual and audio events that may provide additional information to the user. | 11-27-2008 |
Ryan J. Schexnaydre, Richmond, CA US
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20100077842 | METHOD FOR PREDICTING A PROPERTY OF A BASE OIL - A method for predicting a property of a base oil, and a blend chart, are provided. The method for predicting a property of a base oil includes selecting two base stocks, and preparing a chart having the viscometric property under low temperature and the volatility of both base stocks and curves between them that is used to predict whether blends of two base stocks will meet requirements for a finished lubricant. | 04-01-2010 |
20100078353 | PROCESS TO MAKE A 110 NEUTRAL BASE OIL WITH IMPROVED PROPERTIES - A process to manufacture a base oil, comprising selecting an original base oil having an original VI, an original volatility, and an original CCS VIS; and removing a lower boiling fraction, whereby the base oil is made having a kinematic viscosity at 100° C. from 4.2 to 4.6 mm | 04-01-2010 |
20100078354 | 170 NEUTRAL BASE OIL WITH IMPROVED PROPERTIES - We provide a base stock comprising hydrocarbons with consecutive numbers of carbon atoms, wherein the base stock has a boiling range from 388 to 538° C., a VI from 105 to less than 120, and a Noack volatility from 6.6 to 11.5 wt % or a CCS VIS at −25° C. from 2500 to 4500 mPa·s. We also provide a base stock slate comprising the base stock and an additional base stock having an additional boiling range from 371 to 496° C., and other properties. | 04-01-2010 |
20100078355 | PROCESS TO MANUFACTURE A BASE STOCK AND A BASE OIL MANUFACTURING PLANT - We provide a process to manufacture a base stock, comprising hydrocracking, separating, and dewaxing, wherein the base stock has a ratio of Noack volatility to CCS VIS at −25° C. multiplied by 100 from 0.15 to 0.40. We also provide a base stock made by a process, and a base oil manufacturing plant that produces the base stock. | 04-01-2010 |
20100081590 | 110 NEUTRAL BASE OIL WITH IMPROVED PROPERTIES - We provide a base oil comprising hydrocarbons with consecutive numbers of carbon atoms. The base oil has a boiling range from 700 to 925° F. (371 to 496° C.), a VI from 105 to 119, and either a Noack volatility less than 18 wt % or a CCS VIS at −25° C. less than 1500 mPa·s. The base oil may have a ratio of Noack Volatility to CCS VIS at −25° C. multiplied by 100 from 0.80 to 1.55. | 04-01-2010 |
20100105591 | FINISHED LUBRICANT WITH IMPROVED RUST INHIBITION MADE USING FISCHER-TROPSCH BASE OIL - There is provided a finished lubricant, comprising: | 04-29-2010 |
20120161085 | High Fire-Point Esters as Electrical Insulating Oils - Provided is an electrical insulating oil formulation comprising at least one diester or triester species having ester links on adjacent carbons, and an anti-oxidant additive. The formulation exhibits an excellent balance of the pour point, viscosity and fire point properties, and is imminently suitable for use as a transformer oil. | 06-28-2012 |
20120164506 | Ester Based Heat Transfer Fluid Useful as a Coolant for Electric Vehicles - Provided is a heat transfer fluid formulation comprising at least one diester or triester species having ester links on adjacent carbons. The formulation exhibits an excellent balance of dielectric and heat transfer properties, and is useful as a coolant for electric vehicles. | 06-28-2012 |
Ryan J. Schliehting, Rochester, MN US
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20080234966 | Acquiring Test Data From An Electronic Circuit - Methods, systems, and computer program products are disclosed for acquiring test data from an electronic circuit by mounting a probe adjacent to a capture point on an electronic circuit board, capturing by the probe an electronic signal of the electronic circuit, digitizing by the probe the captured signal, and transmitting by the probe the digitized signal from the probe through a data communications connection to a remote device. Acquiring test data from an electronic circuit also includes storing by the probe the digitized signal in the probe. Acquiring test data from an electronic circuit may include processing by the probe the digitized signal. Acquiring test data from an electronic circuit also may include synchronizing acquisition of test data by the probe with acquisition of test data by one or more other probes. | 09-25-2008 |
Ryan J. Shaw, Carmel, IN US
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20140338118 | FAUCET HANDLE WITH ANGLED INTERFACE - A faucet assembly including a handle that rotates about a rotational axis extending perpendicular to an angled interface for adjusting a water parameter. | 11-20-2014 |
Ryan J. Smith, Midland, MI US
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20160066662 | DECORATIVE ARTICLES - The present application discloses new decorative articles. The decorative articles may have a base having a reflective upper surface. The decorative articles may include at least one an aesthetic item located at least proximal the reflective upper surface of the base. The decorative articles may include an affixing material disposed on the reflective upper surface of the base, wherein the affixing material fixes the aesthetic item in a predetermined orientation relative to the reflective upper surface. | 03-10-2016 |
Ryan J. Traxinger, Racine, WI US
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20100011847 | Dual Application Compression Tester Adapter Assembly and Method - A compression tester adapter assembly is provided for use with both 12 millimeter and 16 millimeter spark plug sockets in an internal combustion engine cylinder head. An adapter has a leading cylindrical portion including one set of external threads configured with a nominal diameter of 12 millimeters, and a trailing cylindrical portion spaced from the leading cylindrical portion and including another set of external threads configured with a nominal diameter of 16 millimeters. The axial spacing between a first leading full thread on the 12 millimeter threads and a first leading full thread on the 16 millimeter threads lies in the critical range of 0.636″-0.737″. A hose has opposite ends attached to the adapter and a connector. | 01-21-2010 |
Ryan J. Volovsek, Inver Grove Heights, MN US
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20160083009 | LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM AND VEHICLE INCORPORATING SAME - A linkage adjustment system adapted to adjust a linkage, and a vehicle incorporating the same. In one embodiment, the linkage adjustment system adjusts a linkage operatively connecting an input (e.g., operator control lever of a lawn mower) to an output (e.g., drive system of a first drive wheel associated with a first (e.g., left) side of the mower). An adjustment device may adjust the linkage so that the first drive wheel rotates at the same speed as a second drive wheel (e.g., on the right side of the mower) when the control levers associated with both drive wheels are in a maximum forward position. A range setting arm of the system may adjust the total output of the first drive wheel (total forward and reverse output) to match the total output of the second drive wheel. | 03-24-2016 |
Ryan J. Volovsek, Belle Plaine, MN US
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20130139485 | DUAL BLADED WALK POWER MOWER WITH REAR BAGGING MODE - A walk power mower has a mower deck that encloses a pair of rotary cutting blades with the grass clippings from the blades being discharged through a rearwardly extending grass discharge tunnel in a rear bagging mode of operation. The blades are powered by a timed drive system that is carried by a horizontal apron that is part of a cast aluminum engine mount. The engine mount and the apron are bolted to a stamped steel deck shell that forms the cutting chamber in which the blades rotate. The mower has a side discharge mode in which a side discharge chute is releasably mounted over a side discharge opening. The chute carries a flow cutoff baffle having an inwardly protruding inner end that sticks through the side discharge opening to intercept and direct the clippings out through the side discharge opening and through the chute in the side discharge mode. | 06-06-2013 |
20140116018 | DUAL BLADED WALK POWER MOWER WITH TIMED BLADE DRIVE SYSTEM CARRIED ON AN APRON OF A POWER SOURCE MOUNT - A walk power mower has a mower deck that encloses a pair of rotary cutting blades with the grass clippings from the blades being discharged through a rearwardly extending grass discharge tunnel in a rear bagging mode of operation. The blades are powered by a timed drive system that is carried by a horizontal apron that is part of a cast aluminum engine mount. The engine mount and the apron are bolted to a stamped steel deck shell that forms the cutting chamber in which the blades rotate. The mower has a side discharge mode in which a side discharge chute is releasably mounted over a side discharge opening. The chute carries a flow cutoff baffle having an inwardly protruding inner end that sticks through the side discharge opening to intercept and direct the clippings out through the side discharge opening and through the chute in the side discharge mode. | 05-01-2014 |
20140123615 | WALK POWER MOWER WITH FLOW CUTOFF BAFFLE CARRIED BY A SIDE DISCHARGE CHUTE - A walk power mower has a mower deck that encloses a pair of rotary cutting blades with the grass clippings from the blades being discharged through a rearwardly extending grass discharge tunnel in a rear bagging mode of operation. The blades are powered by a timed drive system that is carried by a horizontal apron that is part of a cast aluminum engine mount. The engine mount and the apron are bolted to a stamped steel deck shell that forms the cutting chamber in which the blades rotate. The mower has a side discharge mode in which a side discharge chute is releasably mounted over a side discharge opening. The chute carries a flow cutoff baffle having an inwardly protruding inner end that sticks through the side discharge opening to intercept and direct the clippings out through the side discharge opening and through the chute in the side discharge mode. | 05-08-2014 |
Ryan J. White, Santa Barbara, CA US
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20090175765 | Surfaces Resistant to Non-Specific Protein Adsorption and Methods of Producing the Same - A method of preventing non-specific adsorption of proteins onto a surface can include providing a substrate that has a surface on which surface groups are attached. A solution can be applied to the surface that includes a protective reagent having a terminal functional group exhibiting a dipole moment. A monolayer comprising the protective reagent is assembled on the surface by reacting the protective reagent with the surface groups, thereby creating a protected surface. The protective reagent alone is sufficient to confer to the protected surface an increased resistance to adsorption of proteins. | 07-09-2009 |
20100038243 | NANOPORE BASED ION-SELECTIVE ELECTRODES - Nanopore based ion-selective electrodes and methods of their manufacture as well as methods for their use are disclosed and described. The nanopore based ion-selective electrode can include a pore being present in a solid material and having a nanosize opening in the solid material, a metal conductor disposed inside the pore opposite the opening in the solid material, a reference electrode material contacting said metal conductor and disposed inside the pore, a conductive composition in contact with the reference electrode and disposed in the pore, and an ion-selective membrane. The ion-selective membrane can be configured to isolate the metal conductor, reference electrode material, and conductive composition together within the pore. | 02-18-2010 |
Ryan J. Willicombe, Bright CA
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20140102261 | SOCKET TOOL WITH ADJUSTABLE DEPTH - An adjustable socket tool with a selectively adjustable depth includes a housing having an elongated passage. A fastener socket is attached to a proximal end of the housing for concurrent rotation therewith and includes an interior region in communication with the elongated passage. The adjustable socket further includes an elongated stop pin slidably disposed within the elongated passage and fixed to the housing for concurrent rotation therewith about a longitudinal axis of the stop pin. The stop pin includes a proximal end arranged proximate the fastener socket so as to operably engage a bolt received within the fastener socket. | 04-17-2014 |
Ryan J. Zitzka, Lockport, NY US
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20080230039 | Continuous liquid fuel vaporizer - A tubular vaporizer for vaporizing volatile liquids, and especially hydrocarbon fuels. Liquid fuel is passed into the vaporizer tube, is vaporized by heat transferred through fuel contact with the hot walls, and vaporized fuel exits the vaporizer tube. A hot carrier air stream is passed through the vaporizer with the vaporized fuel, greatly reducing the rate of buildup of deposits on the vaporizer walls; however, fueling of the vaporizer eventually must be shut down to remove the deposits. The deposits are easily removed, and the vaporizer tube completely regenerated, by passing hot air alone through the tube for a period of time. In a preferred embodiment, two parallel-path vaporization tubes and switching means therebetween are provided for alternate use and regeneration cycles, affording a continuous flow of vaporized fuel from the apparatus. The vaporizer is especially useful in providing gaseous fuel for a catalytic hydrocarbon reformer. | 09-25-2008 |