Seymour, US
Adam Seymour, Longmont, CO US
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20110056515 | NF3 CHAMBER CLEAN ADDITIVE - Methods of cleaning a processing chamber with nitrogen trifluoride (NF | 03-10-2011 |
20110059617 | HIGH ASPECT RATIO SILICON OXIDE ETCH - Methods of etching high-aspect-ratio features in dielectric materials such as silicon oxide are described. The methods may include a concurrent introduction of a fluorocarbon precursor and an iodo-fluorocarbon precursor into a substrate processing system housing a substrate. The fluorocarbon precursor may have a F:C atomic ratio of about 2:1 or less, and the iodo-fluorocarbon may have a F:C ratio of about 1.75:1 to about 1.5:1. Exemplary precursors may include C | 03-10-2011 |
20110073136 | REMOVAL OF GALLIUM AND GALLIUM CONTAINING MATERIALS - Methods of removing gallium and gallium-containing materials from surfaces within a substrate processing chamber using a cleaning mixture are described. The cleaning mixture contains an iodine-containing compound and is introduced into the processing chamber. Iodine reacts with gallium resident within the chamber to produce thermally volatile Gal | 03-31-2011 |
Arthur Seymour, Wheeling, IL US
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20110143629 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL STRUCTURES WITH ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT PATHS AND SAFETY CIRCUITS - A three-dimensional electro-mechanical system for making mechanical structures using snap-together parts or building blocks that easily demonstrate the principles required in making three-dimensional electronic circuits incorporated in the mechanical structures. A reusable electronic module that contains batteries or other power sources and has means for attaching to other electronic modules to power these three-dimensional circuits and prevent and warn the user of excessive current. | 06-16-2011 |
Barbara Seymour, Natick, MA US
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20080276643 | Thermally Insulated Transport Container For Cell-Based Products and Related Methods - The present invention provides a temperature sensitive transport container ( | 11-13-2008 |
20120213745 | SERUM-FREE MEDIA AND THEIR USES FOR CHONDROCYTE EXPANSION - The present invention provides defined serum-free cell culture media useful in culturing fibroblasts, especially articular chondrocytes, that avoid problems inherent in the use of serum-containing media. The defined media comprise platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF), chemically defined lipids, oncostatin M (OSM), interleukin-6 (IL-6), leukemia inhibitory factor (LIF), or combinations of these compounds. In another aspect, the present invention also provides tissue culture methods that comprise incubating chondrocytes in the defined serum-free media. The methods enhance attachment and proliferative expansion of chondrocytes seeded at low density while maintaining their redifferentiation potential. | 08-23-2012 |
20130273010 | SERUM-FREE MEDIA AND THEIR USES FOR CHONDROCYTE EXPANSION - The present invention provides defined serum-free cell culture media useful in culturing fibroblasts, especially articular chondrocytes, that avoid problems inherent in the use of serum-containing media. The defined media comprise platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF), chemically defined lipids, oncostatin M (OSM), interleukin-6 (IL-6), leukemia inhibitory factor (LIF), or combinations of these compounds. In another aspect, the present invention also provides tissue culture methods that comprise incubating chondrocytes in the defined serum-free media. The methods enhance attachment and proliferative expansion of chondrocytes seeded at low density while maintaining their redifferentiation potential. | 10-17-2013 |
Benjamin Scott Seymour, Brick, NJ US
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20080314001 | Lunch-meat stacker pro. - The invention provides an improved collapsible food container made to save space in the refrigerator and time for the user. It consists of individual, sealable, collapsible plastic bag sections that can be made to be disposable or reusable to fit the needs of its owner. The frame includes spring-locking pivoting braces to provide stability when collapsing and expanding the machine. Each said sealable section can interlock with each other and the frame. An airflow control device is used on each of the plastic bag sections allowing air flow out but not in; similar to a check valve. By gently pushing down on the top of the machine, dispersing the air out of the section(s) creating a vacuum, will keep the machine collapsed until the section(s) is/are reopened. Each machine frame can also be stacked upon one another creating a versatile machine that will fit in a cooler or lunch pale and can go just about anywhere. | 12-25-2008 |
Brian Seymour, Oakland Twp, MI US
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20090230663 | DUAL DEPTH AIRBAG WITH ACTIVE VENTING - An inflatable airbag cushion assembly with a release device for electronic communication with a sensor in a vehicle. The cushion assumes two different configurations depending on the occupant's position. The configurations are achieved via tethers along with closeable vent(s) to control cushion pressure. | 09-17-2009 |
Brian T. Seymour, Oakland Township, MI US
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20080217887 | Airbag protection flap - An airbag assembly comprising an airbag cushion, a deployment flap and an extension flap attached to the deployment flap, is disclosed. The deployment flap is configured to protect the airbag cushion as it deploys from the module housing. The extension flap is configured to position the airbag cushion during deployment. In some embodiments, the airbag assembly may also include a cinch tube arrangement. | 09-11-2008 |
Bruce Seymour, Nee Haven, CT US
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20120184304 | SMART PHONE CROWD ENHANCEMENT - A system for displaying information on multiple mobile devices whereby the information displayed for each device is determined by the device's physical location in relation to other devices physical locations. The information may be graphic, text, numerical or audible. | 07-19-2012 |
Bruce David Seymour, Plainville, CT US
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20120154254 | INFORMATION DISPLAY - A method displaying information for viewing by a user characterised by the steps of: peripherally displaying primary information ( | 06-21-2012 |
20130104061 | DISPLAY CONTROL SYSTEM - A display control system for a multi-layer display system including at least one multi-layer display unit. A multi-layer display unit includes multiple stacked or overlapped display layers each adapted to render display elements thereon for viewing through the uppermost display layer. The level of difficulty for a user to view an overlapped image differs depending on the colour, brightness or type of images (for example text-on-text) being displayed and also the layer in which the image is being displayed and whether the image is currently active. At least any overlapping portion of display elements from different display layers are adjusted (automatically or by a user) in order to improve the viewing experience for a viewer. Types of adjustment possible include moving the images within their display layer or to an alternative display layer or altering their visual properties (such as colour, brightness, contrast, etc.). | 04-25-2013 |
20140232744 | INFORMATION DISPLAY - A method displaying information for viewing by a user characterized by the steps of: peripherally displaying primary information ( | 08-21-2014 |
Chris Seymour, Ames, IA US
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20100053746 | Reinforced Retractable Projection Screen with a Tab Tensioning System and a Border - Various embodiments of this invention disclose a retractable projection screen with a tab tensioning system, a textured textile border that is made from a different material as the screen, an adjustable coupling means, and a metal strip. | 03-04-2010 |
Daniel R. Seymour US
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20120148331 | Mechanical Carpenter's pencil - The instant invention is a mechanical pencil. The pencil consists of a body having a cavity and an engagement element. An engagement element is attached to the body and movable relative to the body from a first position to a second position, wherein when the engagement element is located at the first position the lead is able to move relative to the body and when the engagement element is located at the second position the lead is unable to move relative to the body. | 06-14-2012 |
Daniel R. Seymour, Plainville, CT US
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20110214350 | SLIDING DOOR WITH LARGE OPENING - A door assembly includes a track, a track header, a fixed door panel, at least two sliding door panels, a pivot mechanism, and a lock arrangement. The sliding door panels are slidably movable on the track between (1) a closed position wherein the sliding door panels are extended across the track, and (2) an open position wherein the sliding door panels are constructed and arranged to be in a compact, overlapping relationship with each other and the fixed door panel. The pivot mechanism is constructed and arranged to enable pivotal movement of the track with fixed door panel and the two sliding door panels mounted thereon about a pivot axis from a normal configuration to a breakaway configuration. The lock arrangement is constructed and arranged to releasably lock the track with respect to the track header to prevent pivotal movement of the track away from the normal configuration. | 09-08-2011 |
20120117881 | DOOR GLAZING ASSEMBLY - A door assembly includes a fixed door panel constructed and arranged to be fixed in a door opening and a sliding door panel constructed and arranged to be slidably movable relative to the fixed door panel between (1) a closed position and (2) an open position. Each door panel includes a glass panel, and a frame including a vertical frame member constructed and arranged to surround at least a portion of the vertical edge of the glass panel. At least one of the vertical frame members includes an end portion having an angled surface extending inwardly towards the glass panel. As a result of movement of the sliding door panel, the end portion of the at least one vertical frame member at least partially overlaps another of the vertical frame members. | 05-17-2012 |
20120159851 | BYPASS DOOR - A door assembly that includes a normally fixed door panel disposed between an ingress opening and an egress opening. The door assembly includes a first sliding door panel slidable between a 1) closed position wherein the first sliding door panel blocks the ingress opening and 2) an open position wherein the first sliding door panel is in an overlapping configuration with the normally fixed door panel so as to permit persons to egress through the egress opening. A second sliding door panel is slidable between a 1) closed position wherein the second sliding door panel blocks the egress opening and 2) an open position wherein the second sliding door panel is in an overlapping configuration with the normally fixed door panel so as to permit persons to ingress through the ingress opening. The normally fixed door panel is pivotable to a breakout open position upon receiving a pivoting actuation. | 06-28-2012 |
Daniel R. Seymour, Mooresville, NC US
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20080199271 | MOTORCYCLE TRANSPORT DEVICE - A motorcycle transport device comprising a base, a pair of first upright members attached to the base, and a pair of second members telescopically connected to the first upright members. A lower jaw is attached to each of the first upright members and an upper jaw is attached to each of the second members. A lock assembly is operatively associated with the first upright member and the second member. The lock assembly is adapted to hold the lower jaw and the upper jaw in a closed position. | 08-21-2008 |
20090255127 | UTILITY KNIFE MULTI-TOOL - A utility knife multi-tool carries a razor blade as a primary cutting blade. The tool has a handle and a blade. The blade has a flat body with an edge and a flat, each of which have grooves cut therein to provide file, rasp or saw functionality for the blade. The forward end of the blade is pointed and carries a razor blade. The multi-tool has a handle with a striking cap at an end thereof and can have a storage tray for holding at least one spare cutting blade and a folding blade with a blade lock mechanism in the handle to releasably lock the blade in operating position. | 10-15-2009 |
20090255132 | CARBIDE UTILITY SCORE - A carbide utility score tool has a carbide scoring blade as a primary cutting blade. The blade of the tool also has an edge file or saw and a flat file and the end of the tool handle has a striking cap for setting nails or the like. | 10-15-2009 |
20090256319 | QUICK CHANGE CHUCK WITH LED LIGHTING - A quick change tool chuck has a housing with an LED light source incorporated therein, the housing being coaxially located about a quick change driver bit chuck. The housing can have two LED lamps which are focused at the end of an associated bit. | 10-15-2009 |
20090256500 | LED MINE LIGHT - An LED light device has a generally spherical body with a a plurality of projections radiating outwardly therefrom, each of said projections having a distal end and at least one of said projections has a magnet at its distal end. The body encloses a power source and carries at least one LED light aimed outwardly therefrom. The device has the appearance of a spiked military water mine. | 10-15-2009 |
David I. Seymour, Horseheads, NY US
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20110129784 | LOW THERMAL EXPANSION DOPED FUSED SILICA CRUCIBLES - The present disclosure relates to a silica-based crucible material that includes, before sintering or firing, selected amounts of a thermal expansion stabilizer component (B | 06-02-2011 |
Diane Seymour, Towanda, PA US
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20100157585 | Organic Lighting Device and Lighting Equipment - An organic luminous means and an illumination device comprising such a luminous means are described. An optical display apparatus, emergency lighting, motor vehicle interior lighting, an item of furniture, a construction material, a glazing and a display comprising such a luminous means and, respectively, comprising an illumination device having such a luminous means are also described. | 06-24-2010 |
20130168647 | Organic Lighting Device and Lighting Equipment - An organic luminous means and an illumination device comprising such a luminous means are specified. An optical display apparatus, emergency lighting, motor vehicle interior lighting, an item of furniture, a construction material, a glazing and a display comprising such a luminous means and, respectively, comprising an illumination device having such a luminous means are furthermore specified. | 07-04-2013 |
Douglas G. Seymour, York, PA US
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20080209782 | Illuminated sign and light source for use with said sign - An illuminable sign ( | 09-04-2008 |
20090307948 | Illuminated sign and light source for use with said sign - An illuminable sign ( | 12-17-2009 |
Edward M. Seymour, Round Rock, TX US
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20120017109 | PREVENTING CIRCUMVENTION OF FUNCTION DISABLEMENT IN AN INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEM - For disabling a first function in an information handling system, a dynamic signal is disabled. The first function is inoperable in response to the dynamic signal being disabled. At least a second function in the information handling system is operable irrespective of whether the dynamic signal is disabled. | 01-19-2012 |
Eugene George Seymour, Rooseveltown, NY US
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20110006533 | Hydro torque electric generator - The Hydro Torque Electric Generator produces electricity from flowing water. The devise has a drive shaft with paddles on the outer end which enter the flowing water causing the shaft to turn. This rotating motion is then transferred from the drive shaft to a flywheel shaft turning a large heavy flywheel on the shaft inner end. The flywheel then turns a power take off shaft connected to an electric generator producing electricity. | 01-13-2011 |
Fraser W. Seymour, Middletown, MD US
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20110281157 | ELECTRODE, RELATED MATERIAL, PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION, AND USE THEREOF - An electrode material is created by forming a thin conformal coating of metal oxide on a highly porous carbon meta-structure. The highly porous carbon meta-structure performs a role in the synthesis of the oxide coating and in providing a three-dimensional, electronically conductive substrate supporting the thin coating of metal oxide. The metal oxide includes one or more metal oxides. The electrode material, a process for producing said electrode material, an electrochemical capacitor and an electrochemical secondary (rechargeable) battery using said electrode material is disclosed. | 11-17-2011 |
20110281174 | MONOLITHIC ELECTRODE, RELATED MATERIAL, PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION, AND USE THEREOF - An electrode material is created by forming a thin conformal coating of metal oxide on a highly porous monolithic carbon structure. The highly porous carbon structure performs a role in the synthesis of the oxide coating and in providing a three-dimensional, electronically conductive substrate supporting the thin coating of metal oxide. The metal oxide includes one or more metal oxides. The electrode material, a process for producing said electrode material, an electrochemical capacitor and an electrochemical secondary (rechargeable) battery using said electrode material is disclosed. | 11-17-2011 |
20110281176 | NANOSCALE INTERCALATION MATERIALS ON CARBON POWDER, PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION, AND USE THEREOF - An electrode material is created by forming a thin coating or small deposits of metal oxide as an intercalation host on a carbon powder. The carbon powder performs a role in the synthesis of the oxide coating, in providing a three-dimensional, electronically conductive substrate supporting the metal oxide, and as an energy storage contribution material through ion adsorption or intercalation. The metal oxide includes one or more metal oxides. The electrode material, a process for producing said electrode material, an electrochemical capacitor and an electrochemical secondary (rechargeable) battery using said electrode material is disclosed. | 11-17-2011 |
Fraser Wade Seymour, Middletown, MD US
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20090185327 | Composite electrode comprising a carbon structure coated with a thin film of mixed metal oxides for electrochemical energy storage - A composite electrode is created by forming a thin conformal coating of mixed metal oxides on a highly porous carbon structure. The highly porous carbon structure performs a role in the synthesis of the mixed oxide coating and in providing a three-dimensional, electronically conductive substrate supporting the thin coating of mixed metal oxides. The metal oxide mixture shall include two or more metal oxides. The composite electrode, a process for producing said composite electrode, an electrochemical capacitor and an electrochemical secondary (rechargeable) battery using said composite electrode are disclosed. | 07-23-2009 |
20110136024 | Multifunctional material comprising a highly porous carbon structure with nanoscale mixed metal oxide deposits for catalysis - An oxygen electrode is created by forming a nanoscopic coating or nanoscopic deposits of mixed metal oxides as catalysts on a pre-formed, highly porous binder-free carbon structure. The highly porous carbon structure performs a role in the synthesis of the mixed oxide catalyst deposits as well as in providing a three-dimensional, electronically conductive support for the mixed metal oxide catalyst with a large surface area and desirable pore structure. The metal oxide mixture shall include two or more metal species. The multifunctional oxygen electrode materials, a process for producing the same and a metal oxygen battery using said oxygen electrode materials are disclosed. | 06-09-2011 |
Fred Seymour, Evergreen, CO US
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20090194165 | Ultra-high current density cadmium telluride photovoltaic modules - Solar photovoltaic (PV) modules have the highest possible conversion of photons to electrons in order to optimize their sunlight-to-electricity energy conversion efficiency. The electric current and sunlight-to-electricity conversion efficiency of CdTe modules is increased by about 20% with a new module design that (1) allows more light to pass through the glass and top layers to reach the PV junction area while (2) protecting the module against manufacturability pitfalls (shorts, shunts, and weak diodes) that have previously prevented the successful development of any equivalent module. | 08-06-2009 |
Frederick Harper Seymour, Evergreen, CO US
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20120060758 | DYNAMIC SYSTEM FOR VARIABLE HEATING OR COOLING OF LINEARLY CONVEYED SUBSTRATES - A system is provided for heating or cooling discrete, linearly conveyed substrates having a gap between a trailing edge of a first substrate and a leading edge of a following substrate in a conveyance direction. The system includes a chamber, and a conveyor operably configured within the chamber to move the substrates through at a conveyance rate. A plurality of individually controlled temperature control units, for example heating or cooling units, are disposed linearly within the chamber along the conveyance direction. A controller is in communication with each of the temperature control units to sequentially cycle output of the units from a steady-state temperature output along the conveyance direction as a function of position of the leading and trailing edges of the substrates within the chamber relative to the temperature control units so as to reduce edge-induced temperature variances in the substrates. | 03-15-2012 |
Fred Harper Seymour, Evergreen, CO US
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20130084668 | TEMPORARY ARC INDUCEMENT OF GLASS SUBSTRATE DURING DIFFUSIVE TRANSPORT DEPOSITION - Apparatus for vapor deposition of a sublimated source material as a thin film on a photovoltaic module substrate is generally provided. The apparatus can include a deposition head; a distribution plate disposed below said distribution manifold and above an upper surface of a substrate transported through said apparatus and defining a pattern of passages therethrough; and, a carrying mechanism configured to transport the substrate in a machine direction under the distribution plate such that an upper surface of the substrate defines an arc in a cross-direction that is substantially perpendicular to the machine direction. Processes are also generally provided for vapor deposition of a sublimated source material to form thin film on a photovoltaic module substrate. | 04-04-2013 |
20130133712 | Three Terminal Thin Film Photovoltaic Module and Their Methods of Manufacture - Thin film photovoltaic devices are generally provided having three terminals. In one embodiment, the thin film photovoltaic device can include a first submodule defined by a first plurality of photovoltaic cells between a first dead cell and a first terminal cell; a second submodule defined by a second plurality of photovoltaic cells between a second dead cell and a second terminal cell; and a joint bus bar electrically connected to the first dead cell and the second dead cell. The first dead cell is adjacent to the second dead cell, with the first dead cell being separated from the second dead cell via a separation scribe. Methods are also generally provided for forming a thin film photovoltaic device. | 05-30-2013 |
James Seymour, North Aurora, IL US
James D. Seymour, Hillsboro, OR US
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20100219808 | SYSTEM FOR INTELLIGENT AUTOMATED RESPONSE TO LINE FREQUENCY AND VOLTAGE DISTURBANCES BY A CENTRAL CONTROL POINT COMMUNICATION WITH A PLURALITY OF LOAD CONTROL DEVICES - Systems for intelligent automated response to line frequency and voltage disturbances by a central control point communication with a plurality of load control devices. The systems may include a load control device adapted to communicate with one or more energy consuming devices. The load control device may have a load control device firmware adapted to receive and process control directives to change the load of at least one energy consuming device. A central control point may be associated with the building and may be connected to the line power. The central control point may include a circuit adapted to monitor the line power and a central control point firmware adapted to detect the line disturbance. The central control point firmware may be in communication with the load control device firmware and may be adapted to transmit the control directives to the load control device firmware. | 09-02-2010 |
20140358308 | SYSTEM FOR INTELLIGENT AUTOMATED RESPONSE TO LINE FREQUENCY AND VOLTAGE DISTURBANCES BY A CENTRAL CONTROL POINT COMMUNICATION WITH A PLURALITY OF LOAD CONTROL DEVICES - Systems for intelligent automated response to line frequency and voltage disturbances by a central control point communication with a plurality of load control devices. The systems may include a load control device adapted to communicate with one or more energy consuming devices. The load control device may have a load control device firmware adapted to receive and process control directives to change the load of at least one energy consuming device. A central control point may be associated with the building and may be connected to the line power. The central control point may include a circuit adapted to monitor the line power and a central control point firmware adapted to detect the line disturbance. The central control point firmware may be in communication with the load control device firmware and may be adapted to transmit the control directives to the load control device firmware. | 12-04-2014 |
James M. Seymour, Johns Creek, GA US
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20090109865 | Methods of Providing Digital Data Services Including Comparing Predicted and Measured Levels of Performance and Related Systems and Computer Program Products - A method of providing digital data services between a communications service provider and a customer site over a communications loop may include predicting a level of performance of the communications loop without coupling a modem to the communications loop at the customer site to provide a predicted level of performance of the communications loop. The communications loop may be qualified for an initial qualified level of digital data service based on the predicted level of performance of the communications loop. After qualifying the communications loop, digital data service may be provided over the communications loop at the initial qualified level using a modem coupled to the communications loop at the customer site, and a measured level of performance of the communications loop may be obtained based on data communicated between the communications service provider and the modem over the communications loop. The measured level of performance may then be compared with the predicted level of performance. Related systems and computer program products are also discussed. | 04-30-2009 |
James P. Seymour, North Aurora, IL US
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20120039175 | ENABLING A DISTRIBUTED POLICY ARCHITECTURE WITH EXTENDED SON (EXTENDED SELF ORGANIZING NETWORKS) - When performing load balancing in a wireless extended self-organizing network (extended SON), network health status is monitored by collecting network measurement data and identifying network nodes that require policy adjustment. Based on the network measurement data, network and/or user policies are automatically adjusted and policy updates are disseminated by a policy and charging rule function module to a packet gateway (PGW) as well as to one or more non-PGW network nodes (e.g., base stations, mobility management entity (MME) nodes, radio network controller (RNC) nodes, and the like). The automated policy updates are locally enforced at the nodes that receive the updates, rather than solely at the PGW node. | 02-16-2012 |
20130116011 | BASE STATION AND RADIO UNIT FOR CREATING OVERLAID SECTORS WITH CARRIER AGGREGATION - The embodiments relate to a base station and/or radio unit for creating overlaid sectors with carrier aggregation. The radio unit includes a first antenna array including a plurality of first antenna elements. The plurality of first antenna elements are arranged to provide wireless coverage for user equipments on a first frequency carrier in a first coverage area of a cell site. The radio unit also includes a second antenna array including a plurality of second antenna elements. The plurality of second antenna elements are arranged to create at least one sector for providing wireless coverage for the user equipments on a second frequency carrier in a second coverage area within the first coverage area. The radio unit also includes a central unit configured to dynamically adjust one of a location of the second coverage area within the first coverage area and a size of the second coverage area. | 05-09-2013 |
James Paul Seymour, North Auora, IL US
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20130044600 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING INCREASED SMALL CELL RESOURCE UTILIZATION - A method of determining a bias parameter for a heterogeneous network including a small cell, a macro cell, and one or more user equipment (UEs), the small cell being underlaid with respect to the macro cell, includes determining, at a base station of the small cell, a loading state of the macro cell; and setting, at the base station, the bias parameter based on the determined loading state. A method of determining a cell border window (CBW) for the small cell, the small cell being underlaid with respect to the macro cell, the small cell having a plurality of attached UEs which are divided into inner cell UEs and border cell UEs, includes determining, at the base station, a difference value based on utilization values of the inner cell UEs and the border cell UEs; and adjusting the CBW based on the difference value and a threshold value. | 02-21-2013 |
James Paul Seymour, North Aurora, IL US
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20110075579 | Method and apparatus for delay management in wireless communication - A method is provided for determining an allowed delay budget for the air interface portion of a communications link, the communications link comprising one or more air interface portions and a network portion. In particular, the method of the invention operates in a wireless communication system comprising an air interface portion and a network portion, and includes (1) determining a network delay for calls in the system on a per-call basis; and (2) apportioning an air-link delay budget for ones of calls in the system so as to maintain approximately equal total delay for all calls. | 03-31-2011 |
20120201205 | Method for improved robust header compression with low signal energy - A method is provided a wireless system for reliably transmitting context information in robust header compression at low signal energies. More particularly, the methodology of the invention provides an elongated virtual Transmission Time Interval (Super TTI) for the first few (in particular, the first) non-compressed packet (that includes upper layer headers) of a packet stream transmitted using ROHC compression. Improved reception reliability for the uncompressed packet, in particular to decode the headers, results by application to the Super TTI of a combination of TTI Bundling techniques, RLC segmentation and association with multiple HARQ processes and use of enough HARQ rounds. | 08-09-2012 |
Jefferey Thomas Seymour, Douglasville, GA US
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20090298470 | ADMINISTRATION OF ACCESS LISTS FOR FEMTOCELL SERVICE - System(s) and method(s) are provided for a femtocell account management service and access thereto. The account service management can be accessed through a broadband network and comprises two operational layers deployed within respective demarcation zones. A first layer includes a web tier that provides landing webpage and a legacy account manager that enables account management for mobility subscribers. A second layer includes an application layer associated with femtocell service, an application layer for legacy accounts, and a middleware component that provides functional connectivity application layers and backend service component. Account management service allows secure login to femtocell account and redirection amongst femtocell and legacy service components, and enables manipulation of access list(s) that regulate access to femto service. Manipulation of access list(s) includes addition, deletion, and edition of entries, which include unique identifier(s) for mobile devices and related control flags. A femtocell database retains account profile(s) that include access list(s). Access list(s) and updates thereof can be supplied to macrocell network. | 12-03-2009 |
20100027469 | POINT OF SALES AND CUSTOMER SUPPORT FOR FEMTOCELL SERVICE AND EQUIPMENT - System(s) and method(s) are provided for a femto cell service framework for purchase of femtocell equipment and service and customer support thereof. A point of sale (POS) platform enables purchase of femtocell equipment based on a set of eligibility criteria. POS also allows purchase of add-on services. Direct fulfillment and post-sale transactions such as returns and equipment replacement are also provided. An account management service enables femtocell equipment and service self-care or through customer representatives. Configuration of service account and monitoring of account status is provided. Customer care architecture also enables remote troubleshooting of purchased equipment. Remote troubleshooting includes diagnosis and related manipulation of purchased equipment. | 02-04-2010 |
20100041364 | FEMTOCELL SERVICE REGISTRATION, ACTIVATION, AND PROVISIONING - System(s) and method(s) are provided for a femto cell service framework for registration, activation, and provisioning of femtocell service. An account management service enables femtocell account creation, and registration thereof. Registration includes validation of wireless coverage for a location of operation of a femto AP, and validation of availability enhanced 911 (E911) service. As part of registration provisioning, record(s) are updated to indicate registration status. Connection of femto AP to a network interface triggers activation process; the femto AP delivers an activation request. A femto network validates registration of the connected femto AP and conducts a location tolerance check of a received actual location of the femto AP and a registered location. Upon tolerance validation, a cell identifier and radio frequency channel(s) are assigned to femto AP. When femto AP radiates wireless signal, network activation status indicators are provisioned. Handling of errors that arise during registration or activation is provided. | 02-18-2010 |
20100041365 | MEDIATION, RATING, AND BILLING ASSOCIATED WITH A FEMTOCELL SERVICE FRAMEWORK - System(s) and method(s) facilitating mediation of information relating to communication sessions, and rating of and billing for communication sessions, in relation to a communication network employing femtocells and base stations, are presented. Call detail records (CDRs) are created containing location information identifying origination or termination locations for communication sessions associated with a user equipment (UE). For data sessions, data event records (DERs) are created to track data usage and specific data services used by the UE. A mediation and rating component receives the CDRs and/or DERs and correlates the respective records to create an enhanced CDR containing information that facilitates determining whether a femtocell or base station served the UE at the origination or termination of a communication session and information relating to data usage when a data service is used. Predefined rating rules are used to facilitate billing the subscriber in accordance with a subscriber rate plan. | 02-18-2010 |
20130288678 | FEMTOCELL SERVICE REGISTRATION, ACTIVATION, AND PROVISIONING - A femto cell service framework is employed for registration, activation, and provisioning of femtocell service. An account management service enables femtocell account creation, and registration thereof. Registration includes validation of wireless coverage for a location of operation of a femto AP, and validation of availability enhanced 911 (E911) service. As part of registration provisioning, record(s) are updated to indicate registration status. Connection of femto AP to a network interface triggers activation process; the femto AP delivers an activation request. A femto network validates registration of the connected femto AP and conducts a location tolerance check of a received actual location of the femto AP and a registered location. Upon tolerance validation, a cell identifier and radio frequency channel(s) are assigned to femto AP. When femto AP radiates wireless signal, network activation status indicators are provisioned. Handling of errors that arise during registration or activation is provided. | 10-31-2013 |
20140213220 | ADMINISTRATION OF ACCESS LISTS FOR FEMTOCELL SERVICE - A subscriber account associated with a femtocell can be managed and access can be provided thereto. The account service management can be accessed through a broadband network and comprises two operational layers deployed within respective demarcation zones. A first layer includes a web tier that provides landing webpage and a legacy account manager that enables account management for mobility subscribers. A second layer includes an application layer associated with femtocell service, an application layer for legacy accounts, and a middleware component that provides functional connectivity application layers and backend service component. Account management service allows secure login to femtocell account and redirection amongst femtocell and legacy service components, and enables manipulation of access list(s) that regulate access to femto service. A femtocell database retains account profile(s) that include access list(s). Access list(s) and updates thereof can be supplied to macrocell network. | 07-31-2014 |
20140235201 | POINT OF SALES AND CUSTOMER SUPPORT FOR FEMTOCELL SERVICE AND EQUIPMENT - A femto cell service framework is utilized for purchase and service of femtocell equipment and customer support thereof. A point of sale (POS) platform enables purchase of femtocell equipment based on a set of eligibility criteria. POS also allows purchase of add-on services. Direct fulfillment and post-sale transactions such as returns and equipment replacement are also provided. An account management service enables femtocell equipment and service self-care or through customer representatives. Configuration of service account and monitoring of account status is provided. Customer care architecture also enables remote troubleshooting of purchased equipment. Remote troubleshooting includes diagnosis and related manipulation of purchased equipment. | 08-21-2014 |
Jennifer Seymour, Roswell, GA US
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20090143128 | PROVIDING CENTRALIZED SERVICES TO GAME OPERATORS - Some example embodiments of the present invention address growing demand by lottery customers for expanded gaming options and new gaming concepts. Example embodiments may include methods and systems for providing a shared centralized gaming host which implements software as a service concepts for lottery and other wagering games. | 06-04-2009 |
20090236417 | RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFIERS IN GAME TICKETS - Systems and methods of distributing, dispensing and validating game tickets provide for the use of radio frequency identifiers (RFIDS). Game ticket consumables may also be tracked with RFIDS. Ticket data such as game numbers, void if removed numbers, theme descriptions, place styles, price points and player account information can be stored to a memory of a game ticket, where the ticket is capable of transmitting the ticket data as an RF signal. Approaches also provide for the use of RFIDS in game sponsor/ticket printer facilities, ticket warehouse facilities and ticket destruction facilities. | 09-24-2009 |
20120031970 | RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFIERS IN GAME TICKETS - Systems and methods of distributing, dispensing and validating game tickets provide for the use of radio frequency identifiers (RFIDS). Game ticket consumables may also be tracked with RFIDS. Ticket data such as game numbers, void if removed numbers, theme descriptions, place styles, price points and player account information can be stored to a memory of a game ticket, where the ticket is capable of transmitting the ticket data as an RF signal. Approaches also provide for the use of RFIDS in game sponsor/ticket printer facilities, ticket warehouse facilities and ticket destruction facilities. | 02-09-2012 |
Jim Seymour, North Aurora, IL US
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20110252123 | Policy And Charging Rules Function In An Extended Self Optimizing Network - A policy and charging rules function (PCRF) includes an input port, a processor, and an output port. The input port receives near-real-time network state data. The processor makes optimization decisions based upon the near-real-time network state data. The processor also produces policy enforcement messages based upon the optimization decisions. The PCRF transmits the policy enforcement message via the output port. | 10-13-2011 |
20110252477 | Dynamic Load Balancing In An Extended Self Optimizing Network - A method for performing load balancing in a wireless network. Operating conditions are determined in the wireless network. Network policies are dynamically adjusted based upon the operating conditions. Users are offloaded from an overloaded site to another site based upon the operating conditions. | 10-13-2011 |
20130336110 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SUPPORTING IDLE MODE LOAD BALANCING - An idle mode load balancing capability enables balancing of idle mode wireless devices across wireless carriers in order to ensure that the possibility of congestion on any given wireless carrier is reduced or even minimized when idle mode wireless devices become active. The idle mode load balancing may be performed for wireless carriers by determining relative numbers of idle mode wireless devices on the wireless carriers and performing idle mode load balancing for the wireless carriers based on the relative numbers of idle mode wireless devices on the wireless carriers. The relative number of idle mode wireless devices on a wireless carrier may be determined based on a change in load on the wireless carrier during the observation period, which may be determined based on an observed change in load on the wireless carrier and a load correction associated with session terminations on the wireless carrier. | 12-19-2013 |
John Seymour, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20100145422 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AN IMPLANTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A method of manufacturing an implantable electronic device, including: providing a silicon wafer; building a plurality of layers coupled to the wafer including an oxide layer coupled to the silicon wafer; a first reactive parylene layer coupled to the oxide layer, an electrode layer coupled to the first reactive parylene layer, and a second reactive parylene layer, coupled to the electrode layer, that chemically bonds to the first reactive polymer layer, and a second polymer layer coupled to the second reactive parylene layer; coating the plurality of layers with an encapsulation, and modifying the encapsulation and at least one of the plurality of layers to expose an electrode site in the electrode layer. | 06-10-2010 |
20120323288 | HYBRID CLUSTERED NEURAL INTERFACE SYSTEM - An apparatus comprises a flexible substrate. The flexible substrate includes a first substrate surface, a surface electrode array that includes a plurality of electrodes disposed on the first substrate surface, one or more flexible neural probes substantially orthogonal to the first substrate surface and insertable into biological tissue, and a penetrating electrode array that includes a plurality of electrodes formed on the one or more flexible neural probes, wherein electrodes of the surface electrode array and the penetrating electrode array are configured to one or both of receive a neural signal from a neural signal source and provide electrical stimulation energy to a neural stimulation target. | 12-20-2012 |
20130090525 | NEURAL INTERFACE SYSTEM WITH AN EDGE ARRAY - The neural interface system of one embodiment includes a cylindrical shaft, a lateral extension longitudinally coupled to at least a portion of the shaft and having a thickness less than a diameter of the shaft, and an electrode array arranged on the lateral extension and radially offset from the shaft, including electrode sites that electrically interface with their surroundings. The method of one embodiment for making the neural interface system includes forming a planar polymer substrate with at least one metallization layer, patterning on at least one metallization layer an electrode array on a first end of the substrate, patterning conductive traces on at least one metallization layer, rolling a portion of the substrate toward the first end of the substrate, and securing the rolled substrate into a shaft having the first end of the substrate laterally extending from the shaft and the electrode array radially offset from the shaft. | 04-11-2013 |
20130144223 | NEURAL DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM WITH MICROVALVES - An apparatus comprises a tubular body having a lumen and a distal region, a plurality of ports at the distal region of the tubular body, and a plurality of independently gatable microvalves disposed at the plurality of ports. A port extends from internal to the lumen to outside the tubular body, and a gatable microvalve is controllable by a stimulus to provide and prevent fluidic transfer through the ports. | 06-06-2013 |
20140039589 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AN IMPLANTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A method of manufacturing an implantable electronic device, including: providing a silicon wafer; building a plurality of layers coupled to the wafer including an oxide layer coupled to the silicon wafer; a first reactive parylene layer coupled to the oxide layer, an electrode layer coupled to the first reactive parylene layer, and a second reactive parylene layer, coupled to the electrode layer, that chemically bonds to the first reactive polymer layer, and a second polymer layer coupled to the second reactive parylene layer; coating the plurality of layers with an encapsulation, and modifying the encapsulation and at least one of the plurality of layers to expose an electrode site in the electrode layer. | 02-06-2014 |
John Seymour, Harvard, MA US
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20090252603 | AIRFOIL FOR NOZZLE AND A METHOD OF FORMING THE MACHINED CONTOURED PASSAGE THEREIN - A nozzle in which an airfoil includes a pressure surface and a suction surface that join at substantially opposing chordal ends of the airfoil to form a leading edge of the airfoil and a trailing edge of the airfoil. A trailing edge passage is defined through the airfoil through which coolant flows. The trailing edge passage is proximate to the trailing edge of the airfoil and has a contoured shape that conforms to that of the trailing edge. | 10-08-2009 |
John C. Seymour, Milwaukee, WI US
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20100165118 | PRINT CONTROL SYSTEM WITH PREDICTIVE IMAGE - A print control system is provided. The print control system comprises an image capturing device configured to capture an image of at least a portion of a printed image on a printed product of a print device. The print control device further comprises a control system comprising an input device and a module. The input device is configured to allow a user to vary a print parameter. The module is configured to calculate a predictive image based on the print parameter variation from the input device. The predictive image is representative of a resultant image on the printed product following implementation of the print parameter variation on the print device. | 07-01-2010 |
20110286019 | PRINT IMAGING SYSTEM - A printing machine includes a high-speed print device configured to receive a print media and discharge a printed product that includes a printed image. An image capturing device is positioned adjacent the print device and is configured to capture an image of the printed image on the printed product. A computer includes a monitor, a processor, an input device, and a communication device configured to communicate with the print device. The monitor is configured to display the captured image, the input device is configured to allow a user to vary the displayed image, and the processor is configured to calculate an adjustment to the print device in response to the varied image. | 11-24-2011 |
20120300231 | PRINT IMAGING SYSTEM - Systems and methods for performing imaging on print devices are provided. One system comprises a processing circuit in communication with an image capturing device. The image capturing device is configured to capture an image of at least a portion of a printed product of a web or offset print device and output at least one signal representative of the captured image. The processing circuit is configured to receive the at least one signal representative of the captured image and an input signal representative of a print parameter change and to determine a change to the captured image representative of how the captured image would be printed on the web or offset print device with the print parameter change represented by the input signal. | 11-29-2012 |
20130301883 | REMOTE APPROVAL OF PRINT - Systems and methods for providing remote approval of an image for printing are provided. One system includes a processing circuit in communication with an image capturing device that is configured to capture an image of a printed product. The processing circuit is configured to process the captured image into a processed image accurate to within a tolerance in a color space to indicate the visual appearance of one or more colors. The color space is a standardized color space, such as sRGB or CIELAB. The processing circuit is further configured to transmit the processed image to a display located remote from the image capturing device and to receive an input signal from a remote input device to allow a user to approve or reject the displayed processed image for printing on a print device. | 11-14-2013 |
John C. Seymour, Grenesee Depot, WI US
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20110255137 | IMAGING AN IMPRINTED SUBSTRATE ON A PRINTING PRESS - A method of imaging an imprinted substrate on a printing press is provided. The method comprises sensing light reflected by the substrate using a contact image sensor to produce data representative of the imprinted substrate. The substrate has been imprinted with different colors at a plurality of printing units of the printing press. Each printing unit comprises a plate cylinder. The method further comprises storing the data representative of the imprinted substrate in a memory. | 10-20-2011 |
John C. Seymour, Genesee Depot, WI US
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20080289528 | INSPECTION SYSTEM FOR INSPECTING AN IMPRINTED SUBSTRATE ON A PRINTING PRESS - An inspection system for inspecting an imprinted substrate on a printing press has a light source, a contact image sensor, and a processor. The light source is configured to illuminate a portion of the substrate which has been imprinted with different colors at a plurality of printing units of the printing press. The contact image sensor has a plurality of sensing elements. Each sensing element senses light reflected by a corresponding region on the substrate to produce data representative of the corresponding region printed on the substrate. The processor is configured to receive the data representative of the imprinted substrate and to compare the data representative of the corresponding region printed on the substrate with stored reference data. | 11-27-2008 |
20100264338 | INSPECTING AN IMPRINTED SUBSTRATE ON A PRINTING PRESS - A method of inspecting an imprinted substrate on a printing press comprises illuminating a portion of the substrate which has been imprinted with different colors at a plurality of printing units of the printing press. The method further comprises sensing light reflected by the substrate using a contact image sensor to produce data representative of the imprinted substrate, and comparing the data representative of the printed substrate with stored reference data. | 10-21-2010 |
20130021600 | IMAGING AN IMPRINTED SUBSTRATE ON A PRINTING PRESS - Systems and methods for imaging an imprinted substrate on a printing press is provided. One method comprises sensing light reflected by the substrate using a contact image sensor to produce data representative of the imprinted substrate. The substrate has been imprinted with different colors at a plurality of printing units of the printing press. Each printing unit comprises a plate cylinder. The data representative of the imprinted substrate is output by the contact image sensor as analog voltage signals. The method further comprises receiving the analog voltage signals from the contact image sensor at a sensor interface circuit and converting the analog voltage signals to digital signals using an analog-to-digital converter of the sensor interface circuit. The method further comprises processing the digital signals using the sensor interface circuit to produce corrected digital signals and storing data based on the corrected digital signals in a memory. | 01-24-2013 |
John P. Seymour, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20110112591 | Waveguide neural interface device - A waveguide neural interface device including: a neural device implantable in tissue and including an array of electrode sites that electrically communicate with their surroundings, in which the array of electrode sites includes at least one recording electrode site; and a waveguide, coupled to the neural device, that carries light along a longitudinal axis and includes a light directing element that redirects the carried light from the waveguide to illuminate selectively targeted tissue, in which at least a portion of the redirected light is directed laterally away from the longitudinal axis and the recording electrode site is configured to sample illuminated tissue. A method for assembling a waveguide neural interface device is also described. | 05-12-2011 |
20130030275 | OPTO-ELECTRICAL DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ARTIFACT REDUCTION - An optical electrode having a plurality of electrodes, including a recording electrode having a roughened surface and an optical light source configured to emit light, wherein at least a portion of the light impinges on the recording electrode. Also disclosed are methods of producing an optical electrode and an opto-electronic neural interface system. | 01-31-2013 |
20130030352 | NEUROMODULATION TRANSFECTION SYSTEM WITH ACTIVE FLUID DELIVERY - A neural interface array including an optical waveguide, a thin film electrode array associated with the optical waveguide, the thin film electrode array having a plurality of electrodes, and a fluid delivery channel attached to at least one of the optical waveguide and the thin film electrode array. Also disclosed are methods for optical stimulation and a neural interface system with active fluid delivery. | 01-31-2013 |
20130030353 | NEUROMODULATION TRANSFECTION SYSTEM WITH PASSIVE FLUID DELIVERY - An implantable optical electrode having a thin film electrode array including a plurality of electrodes, a light source associated with the thin film electrode array, and a passive bioactive agent delivery module associated with the thin film electrode array. Also disclosed are methods of manufacturing the array and a neural interface system with passive fluid delivery. | 01-31-2013 |
20130066182 | Methods for Forming an Electrode Device with Reduced Impedance - Improved low-cost, highly reliable methods for increasing the electrochemical surface area of neural electrodes are described. A mono-layer of polymeric nanospheres is first deposited on a metallization supported on a dielectric substrate. The nanospheres self-assemble into generally repeating lattice forms with interstitial space between them. Then, the geometric surface area of the metallization material is increased by either selectively etching part-way into its depth at the interstitial space between adjacent nanospheres. Another technique is to deposit addition metallization material into the interstitial space. The result is undulation surface features provided on the exposed surface of the metallization. This helps improve the electrochemical surface area when the treated metallizations are fabricated into electrodes. | 03-14-2013 |
20130184795 | Implantable Neural Interface Device with a Connector having a Slitted Deformable Section - An improved deformable carrier or connector for an implantable neural interface device is described. The neural interface device comprises a carrier supporting at least one electrode array. The carrier comprises a tubular sidewall extending from a proximal carrier portion to a distal carrier portion. At least one deformable segment is provided in the carrier sidewall. The deformable segment is more pliable than the remainder of the carrier sidewall to preferably move in response to forces imparted on the carrier and the electrode array by the shifting forces in body tissue. The deformable segment takes the form of a thinned sidewall segment or a slitted wall segment. | 07-18-2013 |
20130184799 | Implantable Neural Interface Device with a Deformable Carrier - An improved deformable carrier or connector for an implantable neural interface device is described. The neural interface device comprises a carrier supporting at least one electrode array. The carrier comprises a tubular sidewall extending from a proximal carrier portion to a distal carrier portion. At least one deformable segment is provided in the carrier sidewall.. The deformable segment is more pliable than the remainder of the carrier sidewall to preferably move in response to forces imparted on the carrier and the electrode array by the shifting forces in body tissue. The deformable segment takes the form of a thinned sidewall segment or a slitted wall segment. | 07-18-2013 |
20130229188 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TESTING ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS USING A PHOTOELECTROCHEMICAL EFFECT - A test system for medical devices that does not require physical contact with an electrical site along a conductive path is described. Not having to physical contact an electrical site while performing an electrical continuity test avoids potential damage to the site. The test system includes a fluidic channel that dispenses an electrolytic solution onto a first electrical site on the conductive path. A light source irradiates the first site to thereby induce a photoelectrochemical (PEC) effect at an interface thereof. The PEC effect produces a change in both the potential (i.e., voltage) and current carrying ability in the conductive path. That voltage or current is measured at a second site to determine whether there is electrical continuity or discontinuity between the sites on the conductive path. | 09-05-2013 |
20150047179 | WAVEGUIDE NEURAL INTERFACE DEVICE - A waveguide neural interface device including: a neural device implantable in tissue and including an array of electrode sites that electrically communicate with their surroundings, in which the array of electrode sites includes at least one recording electrode site; and a waveguide, coupled to the neural device, that carries light along a longitudinal axis and includes a light directing element that redirects the carried light from the waveguide to illuminate selectively targeted tissue, in which at least a portion of the redirected light is directed laterally away from the longitudinal axis and the recording electrode site is configured to sample illuminated tissue. A method for assembling a waveguide neural interface device is also described. | 02-19-2015 |
John P. Seymour, Toledo, OH US
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20090299167 | MICROELECTRODE WITH LATERALLY EXTENDING PLATFORM FOR REDUCTION OF TISSUE ENCAPSULATION - In some embodiments, an implantable microelectrode is provided with a shank comprised of a laterally extending platform whose thickness and/or configuration contributes to reduced tissue encapsulation, with at least one electrode site disposed at least partially on or in the laterally extending platform. Novel methods of designing, making, and using an implantable microelectrode or biosensor resulting in reduced tissue encapsulation are also disclosed. | 12-03-2009 |
20120323103 | MICROELECTRODE WITH LATERALLY EXTENDING PLATFORM FOR REDUCTION OF TISSUE ENCAPSULATION - In some embodiments, an implantable microelectrode is provided with a shank comprised of a laterally extending platform whose thickness and/or configuration contributes to reduced tissue encapsulation, with at least one electrode site disposed at least partially on or in the laterally extending platform. Novel methods of designing, making, and using an implantable microelectrode or biosensor resulting in reduced tissue encapsulation are also disclosed. | 12-20-2012 |
Justun C. Seymour, Menomonie, WI US
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20080257169 | Kitchen electrical appliance - A waffle baking appliance includes a waffle iron pivotally mounted to a stationary base, the waffle iron being pivotable between a first disposition and a second inverted disposition, baking heat being appliable to the waffle iron in both the first and the second dispositions. A method for baking a waffle is further included. | 10-23-2008 |
Kerry R. Seymour, Elko, GA US
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20120186276 | ICE AND CHILLED WATER PRODUCING AND DISPENSING MACHINE - An ice producing and dispensing machine for delivering ice on demand to a consumer with a housing containing an ice maker having a discharge outlet for discharging ice. An ice bin is disposed below the ice maker having an open top for receiving ice from the ice maker and a bottom opening for discharging ice therefrom; a substantially vertical tube in communication with the bottom opening for receiving discharged ice with an auger or the like in the tube for driving the ice directly vertically in the tube; and a discharge opening in communication with the tube for conveying the ice to the discharge outlet either in a bag or as free ice cubes. Melted water and ice chips from the ice production are recycled and used to cool the water that is fed to the ice maker. | 07-26-2012 |
Kristi Lee Seymour, Spencer, MA US
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20110214258 | SAFETY DEVICE FOR CORDED WINDOW TREATMENTS - Applicants have disclosed an apparatus and method for avoiding the strangulation of children by dangling cords from window treatments (e.g., window blinds). The preferred apparatus comprises: a substantially flat base; spool means (e.g., a notched spool), extending from an end portion of the base, for physically winding a set of dangling cords (or a looped dangling cord) around from the window treatment; and connection means (e.g., a slide), extending from another end portion of the base, for connecting the apparatus, with the wound cord, into an uncovered top bracket for the window treatment. The preferred connection means is a slide, which either slides or clips into the uncovered bracket. For instances where brackets are unavailable (e.g., Roman shades or some mini-blinds), a suction cup can be used to attach the apparatus to the window frame or window, adjacent the highest point of the window treatment. | 09-08-2011 |
Leroy H. Seymour, Acushnet, MA US
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20100225022 | PARTS COOLER - Methods for cooling golf ball cores are provided. The methods involve passing a matrix of hot golf ball cores through a die plate to separate individual golf ball cores from the matrix. The die plate has a plurality of holes and each hole is sized to allow a single golf ball core to pass there through. A post-cure unit is arranged to receive the hot cores for additional curing and cross-linking. The hot, cured golf ball cores are then passed through a cooling section where high velocity air is passed over the golf ball cores to achieve the desired level of cooling. The cooling section may contain a fan assembly including an air diffuser to provide sufficient air flow coverage. The cooled golf ball cores may be delivered to a pneumatic delivery system for additional processing. | 09-09-2010 |
Leslie G. Seymour, Barrington, IL US
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20080227067 | Method and Apparatus to Encourage Development of Long Term Recollections of Given Episodes - These teachings are applicable for use with an individual who faces problems with respect to forming new long term memories. Generally speaking, pursuant to these various embodiments, one automatically captures ( | 09-18-2008 |
20090182498 | Systems and Methods to Provide Navigational Assistance Using an Online Social Network - Systems and methods to provide navigation assistance and user content sharing via an online social network. In one embodiment, a method implemented in a data processing system, includes: receiving user data content tagged with navigational information, from a plurality of users of an online social network; receiving a request from a first user of the online social network to navigate between a starting location and an ending location; and in response to the request, calculating a navigation route between the starting location and an ending location using the user data content tagged with the navigational information. | 07-16-2009 |
Mark Seymour, Harrisburg, NC US
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20100318416 | ONLINE AUCTION AND METHOD - An online auction and method of conducting an online auction accessible over a communications network includes the step of providing a computer programmed to host the auction, the computer being accessible to a user through the communications network and adapted to provide a user interface to allow the user to bid on or sell an item on the auction. The method also including the steps of providing instructions to the computer through the user interface, the instructions providing parameters for the auction being conducted; and displaying the item for sale on the user interface with an initial sale price and prompting a bidder to bid on the item. The method further including the steps of allowing the bidder to bid on the item through the communications network, wherein in response to a bid by the bidder, the computer reduces the initial sale price by the bid value and displays a new sale price on the user interface; and using the computer to determine a winning bidder and shipping the item to the winning bidder. | 12-16-2010 |
20130254005 | ONLINE AUCTION AND METHOD - An online auction and method of conducting an online auction accessible over a communications network includes the step of providing a computer programmed to host the auction, the computer being accessible to a user through the communications network and adapted to provide a user interface to allow the user to bid on or sell an item on the auction. The method also including the steps of providing instructions to the computer through the user interface, the instructions providing parameters for the auction being conducted; and displaying the item for sale on the user interface with an initial sale price and prompting a bidder to bid on the item. The method further including the steps of allowing the bidder to bid on the item through the communications network, wherein in response to a bid by the bidder, the computer reduces the initial sale price by the bid value and displays a new sale price on the user interface; and using the computer to determine a winning bidder and shipping the item to the winning bidder. | 09-26-2013 |
Mark D. Seymour, Hillsboro, NH US
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20100213814 | RETAINING SLEEVE WITH RETENTION FEATURE - An automotive headlamp has a light source capsule including a seal area and a cup-shaped retainer affixed to the seal area. A plastic base includes a cavity arrayed about an axis and has a circumferential wall about the cavity. Axial slots are formed in the circumferential wall, the slots forming segments of a circle arching around the axis, the slots being further defined by a pair of oppositely disposed end stops. Metal inserts having base ends sized and shaped to closely fit the axial slots are positioned in the slots, each of the metal inserts having an extended resilient finger each having a retainer engager formed to engage the retainer. Retention features are formed with each of the base ends, the retention features engaging the circumferential wall and increasing the force necessary to remove the inserts. | 08-26-2010 |
Michael Alan Seymour, Katy, TX US
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20120000596 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO REPAIR FLEXIBLE FIBER-REINFORCED PIPE - Embodiments disclosed herein relate to one or more embodiments of and methods to repair a flexible pipe. A method to repair damaged flexible fiber-reinforced pipe which includes a plurality of helically-wrapped stacks of laminated strips of material is disclosed. The method includes removing a portion of existing stacks from a damage location, applying an adhesive to a surface of replacement stacks, installing the replacement stacks to the damage location, binding the replacement stacks to remaining existing stacks with the applied adhesive, and installing a replacement jacket over the replacement stacks. | 01-05-2012 |
20130312862 | SPOOLABLE PIPE WITH INCREASED COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - In one aspect, the present disclosure relates to a method to manufacture an armor layer of a spoolable pipe. The method includes forming one or more laminates and wrapping the one or more laminates onto an underlying layer of the pipe. At least one of the laminates is composed of at least one reinforcement tape and at least one fabric tape. The laminates may be bonded to an adjacent laminate, thereby forming a reinforcement stack. In another aspect, the present disclosure relates to a method to manufacture an armor layer of a spoolable pipe. The method includes providing a plurality of reinforcement tapes having fibers oriented in a first direction and disposing at least one fabric tape between at least two layers of the plurality of reinforcement tapes. The fibers of the at least one fabric tape may be oriented in at least a second direction. | 11-28-2013 |
Michael Dean Seymour, Corning, NY US
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20110204548 | Tray Assemblies And Methods For Manufacturing Ceramic Articles - Tray assemblies and methods for manufacturing ceramic articles are provided. In one embodiment, a tray assembly includes a tray body having a supporting surface operable to support a ceramic article for passage through a microwave drying apparatus during a microwave drying process and a microwave coupling cover associated with the tray body. The microwave coupling cover envelopes at least a portion of the ceramic article during the microwave drying process. The microwave coupling cover has a dielectric property such that a greater percentage of microwave energy is coupled into the ceramic article with the microwave coupling cover present during the microwave drying process than with the microwave coupling cover not present. Methods may include rotating the ceramic article when the ceramic article is about 40%-60 dry. | 08-25-2011 |
20130221578 | Tray Assemblies and Methods For Manufacturing Ceramic Articles - Tray assemblies and methods for manufacturing ceramic articles are provided. In one embodiment, a tray assembly includes a tray body having a supporting surface operable to support a ceramic article for passage through a microwave drying apparatus during a microwave drying process and a microwave coupling cover associated with the tray body. The microwave coupling cover envelopes at least a portion of the ceramic article during the microwave drying process. The microwave coupling cover has a dielectric property such that a greater percentage of microwave energy is coupled into the ceramic article with the microwave coupling cover present during the microwave drying process than with the microwave coupling cover not present. Methods may include rotating the ceramic article when the ceramic article is about 40%-60 dry. | 08-29-2013 |
Michael J. Seymour, Akron, OH US
Richard S. Seymour, Clinton, TN US
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20090101830 | DETECTION OF ALPHA-PARTICLE EMITTING ISOTOPES - A system and method for detection of alpha particles generated by a test material in proximity to a light atomic weight element. The system includes a neutron detector that is configured to detect a rate of generation of neutrons produced by an (alpha, n) reaction between the test material and the light atomic weight element. There is also at least one gamma-ray detector configured to measure a rate of generation of 511 keV gamma rays produced by an annihilation reaction triggered by a positron emission from a daughter product of the light atomic weight element. A comparator is configured to compare the rate of generation of neutrons and the rate of generation of 511 keV gamma rays. | 04-23-2009 |
20110298622 | Radiation Portal with Occupancy and Motion Sensing System - Disclosed is a radiation monitoring system that has a radiation detector for making radiation measurements within a monitored area. An occupancy sensor may be provided for detecting a presence of an entity in the monitored area, and a motion sensor may be provided for detecting a motion of the entity in the monitored area. In a typical embodiment, a radiation measurement collection system is provided which has a first program logic element for collecting the radiation measurements as collected radiation measurements when the presence of the entity is detected and the motion of the entity is detected. Also provided is a method for monitoring an area for intermittent sources of radiation. | 12-08-2011 |
Robert A. Seymour, Roanoke, VA US
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20090015339 | APPARATUS, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR TRACKING INFORMATION IN AN ELECTRIC GRID - An apparatus for rapidly tracking fundamental frequency information in the signal of an electric grid is a cross-coupled phase-lock loop filter (CCPLL) that includes the use of a phase-lock-loop (PLL) apparatus having a plurality individual filters, wherein an input for a first filter in the plurality of individual filters comprises the signal of the electric grid and an output signal from at least a second filter in the plurality of individual filters. A method for using the CCPLL includes applying a signal to the CCPLL and monitoring the output of the CCPLL. Use of the CCPLL may be accomplished or modeled via computer instructions stored on machine readable media. | 01-15-2009 |
20130176762 | Three Level Inverter Modulation - An apparatus, system, and method for providing three level inverter modulation. In one embodiment, control signals can be provided to control a three level inverter in a power converter based on at least one feedback signal. | 07-11-2013 |
Robert Allen Seymour, Salem, VA US
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20120029839 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ESTIMATING REMAINING LIFE FOR A DEVICE - A system and method for estimating a remaining life period for a device. The system includes a sensor coupled to the device, wherein the sensor is configured to facilitate measuring an operating parameter of the device and generate a measurement signal that is representative of the operating parameter. The system includes a database comprising an upper limit value, a lower limit value and a reference parameter. A processor of system includes circuitry coupled to the sensor and coupled to the database The processor is configured to correlate measurements of the operating parameter with the reference parameter to facilitate estimating a remaining life period of the device. | 02-02-2012 |
Robert Allen Seymour, Roanoke, VA US
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20100049486 | Systems and Methods for Simulating Plant Operations - Embodiments of methods and systems of a system for simulating a plant are provided. According to one exemplary embodiment of the invention, there is disclosed a system for simulating a plant. The system may include a controller including plant operation logic for executing control commands to the plant. The system may further include a simulator in communication with the controller, where the simulator may consist of high bandwidth hardware having at least one high bandwidth model of at least a first plant behavior. The simulator may also consist of at least one processor with at least one low bandwidth model of at least a second plant behavior. | 02-25-2010 |
20100156192 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD - A power generation system comprises at least two electrical systems connected at an electrical connection point. Each electrical system comprises a power conversion system comprising a converter including a plurality of switches for converting direct current power into alternating current power. The power generation system comprises a control system including at least two pulse width modulation (PWM) modulators, each PWM modulator for obtaining a fundamental waveform and a carrier signal, using the fundamental and carrier signals to generate a PWM pattern, and for providing the PWM pattern to a respective converter for driving the switches of the respective converter. The control system is configured to interleave carrier signals, fundamental waveforms, or a combination of carrier signals and fundamental waveforms of the at least two electrical systems to generate interleaved PWM patterns respectively for the at least two converters. | 06-24-2010 |
20110074474 | PHASE-LOCKED-LOOP CIRCUIT - A phase-locked loop circuit comprises a phase error detector for receiving a multi-phase reference signal and a synchronized phase signal of the phase-locked-loop circuit, and for performing a rotational transformation to convert the multi-phase reference signal into two-phase quantities at a synchronous rotation d-q reference frame. A monotonic transfer module receives the two-phase quantities, and generates a monotonic phase error signal which is monotonic when a phase difference between the multi-phase reference signal and the synchronized phase signal ranges from −180 degrees to 180 degrees. A regulator receives the monotonic phase error signal, and generates a synchronized rotation frequency. An integrator receives the synchronized rotation frequency, and generates the synchronized phase signal. | 03-31-2011 |
20110260547 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD - A method of controlling electrical power systems coupled to an electrical connection point includes obtaining carrier signals and fundamental waveforms from electrical power systems coupled to at least two renewable energy sources, generating pulse width modulation (PWM) signals using the carrier signals and the fundamental waveforms while interleaving carrier signals, fundamental waveforms, or a combination of carrier signals and fundamental waveforms of the electrical power systems, and driving grid side converters of the electrical power systems with the PWM signals. | 10-27-2011 |
20120169259 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR POWER CONVERSION - A method and system for a commutation control circuit are provided. The system includes an integrating voltage counter electrically coupled to an electrical power bus, wherein the integrating voltage counter is configured to integrate over time a voltage signal received from the power bus and to generate a trigger signal when the integrated voltage signal equals a predetermined count. The system also includes a plurality of transistor pairs configured to receive a trigger signal generated by the integrating voltage counter and electrically coupled to respective windings of a motor. | 07-05-2012 |
20130128632 | NEUTRAL POINT CLAMPED CONVERTER CONTROL SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD AND COMPENSATION UNIT - A control system includes a fundamental control unit, first and second compensation control units, a switch control unit, and a switch implementation unit. The fundamental control unit generates fundamental commands to implement fundamental power conversion operation for a converter. The first compensation control unit generates a first compensation signal for injection into the fundamental command to balance neutral point voltage when the converter is in operation in a first state. The second compensation control unit generates a second compensation signal for injection into the fundamental command to balance neutral point voltage when the converter is in operation in a second state. The switch control unit detects first and second states of the converter and provides first and second switch signals respectively. The switch implementation unit switches the fundamental control unit to communicate with the first and second compensation control units according to the first and second switch signals respectively. | 05-23-2013 |
20140030984 | METHOD, SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR GALVANIC ISOLATION OF GATE-CONTROLLED DEVICES - In one aspect, a method of galvanic isolation for a gate-controlled device is described. One embodiment of the method comprises receiving, by a gate-controlled device, wireless receive signals, wherein said wireless receive signals are received by a wireless receiver associated with the gate-controlled device. | 01-30-2014 |
20140078800 | CURRENT BALANCE CONTROL IN CONVERTER FOR DOUBLY FED INDUCTION GENERATOR WIND TURBINE SYSTEM - Systems and methods for reducing current imbalance between parallel bridge circuits used in a power converter of a doubly fed induction generator (DFIG) system are provided. A control system can monitor the bridge current of each of the bridge circuits coupled in parallel and generate a feedback signal indicative of the difference in bridge current between the parallel bridge circuits. Command signals for controlling the bridge circuits can then be developed based on the feedback signal to reduce current imbalance between the bridge circuits. For instance, the pulse width modulation of switching devices (e.g. IGBTs) used in the bridge circuits can be modified to reduce current imbalance between the parallel bridge circuits. | 03-20-2014 |
20140203559 | CONNECTION FOR IMPROVED CURRENT BALANCING BETWEEN PARALLEL BRIDGE CIRCUITS - A connection for parallel bridge circuits in a power converter is provided. In particular, a power converter can be used to provide a desired power to a load, such as a generator, motor, electrical grid, or other suitable load. The power converter can include a plurality of bridge circuits coupled in parallel. A bridge output of each of the parallel bridge circuits can be coupled together at the load instead of at the power converter. In particular, the parallel bridge circuits can be coupled together at a location that is physically proximate the physical location of the load, such as at a plurality of terminals associated with the load. By doing so, stray inductance associated with conductors used to couple the bridge outputs of the parallel bridge circuits to the load can be effectively coupled between the parallel bridge circuits. | 07-24-2014 |
20140268960 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR POWER CONVERSION - A method and system for a control circuit are provided. The circuit includes an integrating counter coupled to a process wherein the integrating counter is configured to integrate over time a process parameter signal received from the process and to generate a trigger signal when the integrated signal equals a predetermined count. The control circuit also includes a transition controller electrically coupled to a respective control element and configured to receive the trigger signal generated by the integrating counter. | 09-18-2014 |
Robert E. Seymour, Tucson, AZ US
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20120105265 | Low power bit switches and method for high-voltage input SAR ADC - A switched capacitor circuit, which may be an SAR ADC, includes a plurality of bit switching circuits ( | 05-03-2012 |
20120218133 | HIGH SPEED, HIGH VOLTAGE MULTIPLEXER - A method for digitizing at least a portion of a selected analog input signal of a plurality of analog input signals by using a multiplexer having a plurality of channels is provided. Each channel for the multiplexer is associated with at least one of the analog input signals and is associated with a pair of select signals, and wherein each channel includes a cell having an input terminal, an output terminal, and a boosted NMOS switch. According to the method, a first select signal from each pair of select signals is asserted to decouple the input and output terminals for each cell. A boost capacitor is also charged during the non-sampling or conversion phase while the first select signal from each pair of select signals is asserted. A second select signal that is associated with the selected analog input signal is then asserted so as to couple together the input and output terminals for the cell associated with the selected analog input signal and to provide a voltage stored on the boost capacitor to the associated boosted NMOS switch. The portion of the selected analog input signal is then digitized. | 08-30-2012 |
Robert William Seymour, Kingsport, TN US
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20130041053 | Process for the Preparation of Polyesters with High Recycle Content - Disclosed is a process for producing copolyesters with high levels of recycled content. Scrap or post-consumer poly(ethylene terephthalate) is depolymerized by methanolysis or glycolysis to produce a purified, recycled dimethyl terephthalate which can be repolymerized with 2 or more diols. The polyesters of this invention have physical properties and an appearance that is similar to polyesters prepared from virgin monomers. In addition to dimethyl terephthalate, the polyesters can be prepared from recycled ethylene glycol recovered from depolymerization of poly(ethylene terephthalate) and/or 1,4-cyclo-hexanedimethanol prepared by hydrogenation of recycled dimethyl terephthalate or recovered from depolymerized polyester mixtures. | 02-14-2013 |
Shafer Seymour, Bartlett, IL US
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20100159868 | System and Method For Emergency Reporting - A determination is made as to whether a first channel is communicatively coupled to a communication network. The first communication channel is configured to preferentially transmit emergency messages to the communication network. When the first communication channel is not communicatively coupled to the communication network, a second communication channel and at least one configuration parameter to configure the second communication channel are determined. The second communication channel is configured with the determined at least one parameter. An emergency message is transmitted over the configured second communication channel. | 06-24-2010 |
20110055133 | Systems and Methods for Analyzing Communication Options - Methods and systems for analyzing communication options, including determining one or more states of one or more communication-related conditions, and analyzing the one or more states and one or more communication options to determine an optimum communication option. | 03-03-2011 |
20110169750 | MULTI-TOUCHPAD MULTI-TOUCH USER INTERFACE - A user interface assembly includes a first touch sensitive pad and a second touch sensitive pad spaced apart from each other that both sense a position of corresponding objects on each touch sensitive pad and synchronizes those positions into an output that relates the sensed positions to corresponding positions on a mapped device. | 07-14-2011 |
20110276156 | 4D Vehicle Entertainment System - Methods and systems for analyzing communication options, including providing one or more 4D entertainment signals, the one or more entertainment signals being associated with one or more 4D entertainment effects, providing one or more vehicle systems; and interfacing the one or more signals with the one or more vehicle systems, the one or more vehicle systems being configured to implement the one or more 4D entertainment effects. | 11-10-2011 |
20120116605 | ELECTRONIC VEHICLE SECURITY KEY - An electronic vehicle security key for vehicles stores vehicle data and user data in separate, protected memories that are coupled to a processor. Information in the protected memories is exchanged with a processor in a vehicle. The information in the vehicle security key instructs the processor in a vehicle whether to enable the vehicle to operate and if so, when and how the vehicle should be operated. | 05-10-2012 |
20120197460 | FUEL-FILL AREA DATA PORT - Near field communications devices provide wireless connectivity between vehicles and fueling stations by which vehicle fuel-related information can be exchanged. The exchanged information can include the type of fuel required by the vehicle and thus reduce the likelihood of an improper fuel being introduced to the vehicle. Vehicle fuel related information also includes an amount of fuel required to fill the vehicle's fuel reservoir, an amount of fuel required for the vehicle to travel to a particular location or distance, an amount of fuel received during previous refueling sessions, the identity of the vehicle, and vehicle operator fueling preferences. It can also include the location of the vehicle relative to a fueling station or fuel pump. | 08-02-2012 |
20120215411 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ASSISTING THE BRAKING SYSTEM OF A VEHICLE - A system for assisting the braking system of a vehicle includes a processor, a global position system receiver in communication with the processor, and an antenna for receiving global positioning system signals. The processor may be configured to determine the braking efficiency of the vehicle, collecting global positioning system information from the global position system receiver, determine a distance to an end of a grade of a road the vehicle is traveling based on the global positioning system information, determine if there is a possibility of failure of the braking system of the vehicle based on the braking efficiency of the vehicle and the distance to the end of the grade of the road the vehicle is traveling on, and execute a mitigating action to prevent braking failure. | 08-23-2012 |
20120215412 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING A SAFE MAXIMUM SPEED OF A VEHICLE - A system for determining a safe maximum speed of an vehicle has a processor and a global positioning system receiver in communication with the processor. The processor is configured to determine a grade and distance to an end of an upcoming or a current road segment the vehicle is traveling on based on the global positioning system information received from the global positioning system receiver. The processor is further configured to determine the safe maximum speed of the vehicle based on the distance to the end and pitch of the grade of the upcoming or current road segment the vehicle is traveling on and the braking efficiency of the vehicle. | 08-23-2012 |
20120221196 | ACTIVE TIRE CONTROLLER DEVICE - A control system and method for enhancing motor vehicle fuel economy. The system and method establishes a vehicle operating in either a city operating condition or highway operating condition. Once a highway operating condition is established, an on-board motor vehicle tire pressure pneumatic controller may be commanded set a relatively higher tire inflation pressure optimizing the tires for minimizing rolling resistance and thereby enhancing fuel economy. In a city operating condition, tire inflation pressure may be returned to nominal values optimizing inflation pressure for vehicle dynamic capabilities for maneuvering, braking, or traction. Distinguishing between the operating conditions may be based on one or more of a number of parameters of the motor vehicle. | 08-30-2012 |
20120225634 | SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING PROFILE INFORMATION - A system and method for providing profile information for occupants of a vehicle to a service provider. The system may communicate with at least one mobile device to receive an identification from each mobile device. The system may store profile information of an occupant associated with each identification. The system may communicate with the service provider to transmit the profile information associated with the mobile devices if a crash condition is identified and communication with the mobile device occurred during a time period just prior to the crash condition. | 09-06-2012 |
20120252431 | SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING VOICE COMMUNICATION - A system and method for providing voice communication to an occupant of a vehicle through a mobile device. The system communicates with a mobile device with an occupant of the vehicle, for example using a telematics controller or network access device. The system receives an identification from the mobile device and transmits a request, as well as, the identification to a service provider. The service provider then initiates a communication to the mobile device based on the request and identification. | 10-04-2012 |
20120257766 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MEDIA PRESENTATION - A user who desires to use a media application at a vehicle is identified. A stop mark associated with the user is created and the stop mark is configured to uniquely identify the user compared to other users. The media application is presented to the user at the vehicle. The operation of the media application is halted at a stopping point when the user is using the media application and according to instructions from the user. The stopping point on the media is marked with the stop mark. Subsequently, the media application is restarted according to the stop mark when the user wishes to restart the media application. | 10-11-2012 |
20120269358 | ACTIVE SOUND CONTROL - An apparatus for controlling sound within a vehicle includes an acoustical damping device operable to determine a measured sound. The acoustical damping device is operable to output a noise canceling signal to a vehicle audio system to dampen the measured sound. A sound controller is operably coupled to the acoustical damping device and is configured to automatically receive an environment signal from an environment sensor. The sound controller is configured to determine an operating mode of the vehicle based on the environment signal. The operating mode is selectable from an operating mode list that includes a stress operating mode and a calm operating mode. The sound controller is configured to cause alteration of the noise canceling signal and reduction in damping in the stress operating mode with respect to the calm operating mode. | 10-25-2012 |
20120271510 | NAVIGATION SYSTEM CONTROLLED TURN SIGNALS - A turn signal control system for use with a right turn signal and a left turn signal of a motor vehicle and a vehicle navigation system is provided. The turn signal system includes a processor configured to be operably coupled to the vehicle navigation system. The processor is configured to receive map data and route data from the vehicle navigation system. The processor is configured to determine a turn zone of the vehicle based on a set of criteria. A turn signal controller is operably coupled to the processor and configured to activate one of the right and left turn signals when the vehicle is in the turn zone. A method of controlling a right and left turn signal is also provided. | 10-25-2012 |
20120273289 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SELF-DETECTING VEHICLE THEFT - A system and method for self-detecting vehicle theft is provided that includes a first antenna and a second antenna, both located on a vehicle. The first antenna transmits the signal and the second antenna receives the signal. A monitoring module in communication with the second antenna is configured to determine whether the signal has changed. A vehicle security system is configured to activate based on a change in the signal. | 11-01-2012 |
20120282885 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT DETECTION - A system and method for airbag deployment sensing with a mobile device is provided. The system senses an effluent indicative of airbag deployment with a chemical sensor and determines if an airbag deployment condition exists based on the sensing of the chemical sensor. The system may then initiate an emergency communication if it is determined that the airbag deployment condition exists. | 11-08-2012 |
20130054048 | VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM - A vehicle control system comprising a control device having a plurality of positions, a processing device, and a display device. The control device is configured to transmit data regarding a position of the control device when an object is proximate to the control device. The processing device is configured to receive the data from the control device, identify the control device transmitting the data, and transmit data regarding the first position and identity of the control device. The display device is configured to receive the data from the processing device, visually display a virtual control having a plurality of positions, and allow adjustment of the plurality of positions of the virtual control to at least a second position of the virtual control, wherein the second position is different from the first position. | 02-28-2013 |
20130158746 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SELF-DETECTING VEHICLE THEFT - A system and method for self-detecting vehicle theft is provided that includes a first antenna and a second antenna, both located on a vehicle. The first antenna transmits the signal and the second antenna receives the signal. A monitoring module in communication with the second antenna is configured to determine whether the signal has changed. A vehicle security system is configured to activate based on a change in the signal. | 06-20-2013 |
20140018000 | BLUETOOTH PHONE RECONNECTION STRATEGY - When a wireless communications module, such as a Bluetooth transceiver in a vehicle, is confronted with numerous devices that it can choose to connect to, one particular device of many is chosen by the Bluetooth transceiver by determining a connection priority for each available, connectible device. Priority can be determined by factors that change over time and for different users and different devices. Examples include time of day, day of the week, direction, who is driving a vehicle, where a vehicle is going, and where a vehicle has been. The importance of any given factor can be user-specified or programmed into the Bluetooth transceiver. | 01-16-2014 |
Stephen M. Seymour, Yukon, OK US
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20100087108 | Concentricity spacer for a catalyst device of a marine engine - The exhaust system for a marine engine provides a concentricity spacer located between an outer surface of a generally tubular member of a catalyst device and an inner surface of a generally tubular cavity formed within a catalyst housing structure. The concentricity spacer is shaped to allow fluid to pass through the spacer in a direction generally parallel to a central axis of the tubular member. | 04-08-2010 |
20100112878 | Catalyst device for a marine engine which is generally tubular with a rim portion - A catalyst system for a marine engine incorporates a catalyst device within a housing structure. The catalyst device has a rim portion that is disposed within first and second flange surfaces of first and second housing structures. A gasket is provided which is configured to have an opening that allows the rim portion of the catalyst device to be constrained between the first and second flange portions but not between the gasket and either of the first and second flange surfaces. | 05-06-2010 |
Sydney Seymour, Summerville, SC US
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20100273264 | APPARATUS FOR AND METHOD OF PREPARING PLANT TISSUE FOR PLANT PRODUCTION - An apparatus for preparing plant tissue (e.g., somatic embryos, embryogenic tissue, organogenic tissue, vegetative tissue, seeds, etc.) for plant production includes a first station having a first rack system configured to support at least one culture vessel, a second station having an automated member configured to manipulate the at least one culture vessel and a third station having a second rack system configured to support the at least one culture vessel after being manipulated by the automated member. The second station can be selectively adjusted to perform more than one operation required in the plant development. According to exemplary embodiments, the apparatus may include more than one second station (e.g., operational stations, etc.). | 10-28-2010 |
Sydney Keith Seymour, Summerville, SC US
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20100024081 | SOMATIC EMBRYOGENESIS AND EMBRYO HARVESTING AND METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PREPARING PLANT EMBRYOS FOR PLANT PRODUCTION - Described herein are methods and media for facilitating somatic embryogenesis and for collecting, conditioning, and transferring the washed embryos onto a substrate and into an environment suitable for conditioning the embryos for a desired period of time so they become germination-competent for plant production. The described plant embryo cleaning apparatus and method are used for preparing multiple plant embryos for plant production. The apparatus and method can use a cleaning fluid source, a fluid-conditioning system, a fluid-delivery structure, a cleaning station, an outlet mechanism, a negative pressure source, and a controller. | 01-28-2010 |
Sydney Keith Seymour, Ridgeville, SC US
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20120276634 | SOMATIC EMBRYOGENESIS AND EMBRYO HARVESTING AND METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PREPARING PLANT EMBRYOS FOR PLANT PRODUCTION - Described herein are methods and media for facilitating somatic embryogenesis and for collecting, conditioning, and transferring the washed embryos onto a substrate and into an environment suitable for conditioning the embryos for a desired period of time so they become germination-competent for plant production. The described plant embryo cleaning apparatus and method are used for preparing multiple plant embryos for plant production. The apparatus and method can use a cleaning fluid source, a fluid-conditioning system, a fluid-delivery structure, a cleaning station, an outlet mechanism, a negative pressure source, and a controller. | 11-01-2012 |
Thaddeus Seymour, Lake Mary, FL US
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20090319294 | Managed distribution solution and methods thereof - The managed distribution solution (“MDS”) of the present invention includes systems and methods for giving the point-of-service provider (“POS”) (i.e., physicians, home infusion, clinics, long term care, etc.) an alternative to the traditional buy and bill model. In one exemplary embodiment in accordance with the present invention, a processing site is configured for communicating with a distributor, a Client and a POS to facilitate delivery of a Product from a distributor to the POS. In another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a billing system is associated with the processing site for facilitating billing for Products delivered to POS to a Client, when a patient of the Client receives the Product from the POS. | 12-24-2009 |
Todd Michael Seymour, Arvada, CO US
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20080248863 | Method and Device for Providing a Game of Chance - The game may be played with game pieces, such as cards, e.g., in poker, balls or numbers, e.g., in Bingo or Keno, The game randomly draws a first set of game pieces for a programmed number of game pieces. In one aspect of the game, the player may be given an opportunity to purchase, for an additional wager, i.e., the cost of the opportunity, additional game pieces. The cost of the opportunity is based on the potential payout and the odds of winning. The cost to the player of an additional game piece or card is a function of the potential amount of the payout if the player achieves a winning combination, and the odds of the player achieving the winning results, which is a function of the game piece needed and the game pieces remaining in the programmed number of game pieces. | 10-09-2008 |