Shane

Shane Abbitt, Ankeny, IA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090007302	SEED-PREFERRED REGULATORY ELEMENT - The present invention provides compositions and methods for regulating expression of nucleotide sequences of interest in a plant. Compositions are novel nucleotide sequences for a seed-preferred promoter and terminator associated with the maize embryo abundant protein 2 coding region. A method for expressing a nucleotide sequence of interest in a plant using the regulatory sequence disclosed herein is provided.	01-01-2009
20090265806	PERICARP-PREFERRED REGULATORY ELEMENT - The present invention provides compositions and methods for regulating expression of heterologous nucleotide sequences in a plant. Compositions are novel nucleotide sequences for a pericarp-preferred promoter and terminator isolated from the maize lipid transfer protein 1 coding region. A method for expressing a heterologous nucleotide sequence in a plant using the regulatory sequences disclosed herein is provided. The method comprises transforming a plant cell to comprise a heterologous nucleotide sequence operably linked to one or more of the regulatory sequences of the present invention and regenerating a stably transformed plant from the transformed plant cell.	10-22-2009
20100281569	MAIZE 17KD OLEOSIN SEED-PREFERRED REGULATORY ELEMENT - The present invention provides compositions and methods for regulating expression of nucleotide sequences of interest in a plant. Compositions are novel nucleotide sequences for a seed-preferred promoter associated with the maize 17 KD OLE (17 kilodalton oleosin) coding region. A method for expressing a nucleotide sequence of interest in a plant using the regulatory sequence disclosed herein is provided.	11-04-2010
20100281570	MAIZE 18KD OLEOSIN SEED-PREFERRED REGULATORY ELEMENT - The present invention provides compositions and methods for regulating expression of nucleotide sequences of interest in a plant. Compositions are novel nucleotide sequences for a seed-preferred promoter associated with the maize 18 KD OLE (18 kilodalton oleosin) coding region. A method for expressing a nucleotide sequence of interest in a plant using the regulatory sequence disclosed herein is provided.	11-04-2010
20110010801	MAIZE CYSTATIN PROMOTER FOR PERICARP PREFERRED EXPRESSION - The present invention provides compositions and methods for regulating expression of nucleotide sequences of interest in a plant. Compositions are novel nucleotide sequences for a pericarp-preferred promoter associated with the maize cystatin coding region. A method for expressing a nucleotide sequence of interest in a plant using the regulatory sequence disclosed herein is provided.	01-13-2011

Shane Allbee, Houston, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100223075	System and method for integrating the health club and health insurance industries to reduce costs by providing financial incentives for health club members and health insured to improve and maintain their health - The invention described herein is a system and method whereby health club membership and its attendant health-promoting advantages is integrated with the health insurance industry to create a whole which reduces costs for both and provides financial incentives for individuals to improve and maintain their health. Individuals or employees participating in the integrated health club/health insurance program are motivated to improve their health by the rewards of one or more of subsidized health club dues or reduced health insurance premiums or deductibles for themselves or their employers. The invention achieves this goal in a way that is sustainable and profitable for all involved—individual, health club owner, employer, and health insurance provider.	09-02-2010

Shane Ambridge, Reading GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130046601	ENHANCED PRODUCT SEARCH SYSTEM AND METHOD - An enhanced product search system and method are disclosed. The system comprises a search query obtaining component that obtains a search query entered by a user, and an incentive searching component that compares the search query to an incentive database containing incentives associated with goods and services and retrieves information on any incentive relating to the search query. The system also has a security component that compares the search query to a security database containing security information on the safety of websites and retrieves any security information relating to the search query. A notifying component of the system notifies the user of any incentives found by the incentive searching component and any security information found by the security component.	02-21-2013

Shane Ardo, Pasadena, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130174896	TANDEM SOLAR CELL USING A SILICON MICROWIRE ARRAY AND AMORPHOUS SILICON PHOTOVOLTAIC LAYER - This invention relates to photovoltaic cells, devices, methods of making and using the same.	07-11-2013
20130269761	SEMICONDUCTOR STRUCTURES FOR FUEL GENERATION - This disclosure relates to photovoltaic and photoelectrosynthetic cells, devices, methods of making and using the same.	10-17-2013

Shane Barwood, Brighton AU

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110106252	TENODESIS SYSTEM - A tendon anchoring device may include an implant having a pair of spaced apart legs for straddling a tendon. A push rod removably attached to the implant may be utilized to guide and push a portion of the tendon into a pre-drilled bore in a bone. A fixation member may be slid along the push rod and threadably engage an inner surface of the pre-drilled bore to thereby anchor the tendon to the bone while a force is applied to the push rod. Once the fixation member has been installed, the push rod may be disengaged from the implant and removed from the bore. The implant may remain permanently straddled over the tendon inside of the bore.	05-05-2011
20110106253	TENODESIS FIXATION METHOD - A tendon anchoring device may include an implant having a pair of spaced apart legs for straddling a tendon. A push rod removably attached to the implant may be utilized to guide and push a portion of the tendon into a pre-drilled bore in a bone. A fixation member may be slid along the push rod and threadably engage an inner surface of the pre-drilled bore to thereby anchor the tendon to the bone while a force is applied to the push rod. Once the fixation member has been installed, the push rod may be disengaged from the implant and removed from the bore. The implant may remain permanently straddled over the tendon inside of the bore.	05-05-2011
20150018947	TENODESIS SYSTEM - A tendon anchoring device may include an implant having a pair of spaced apart legs for straddling a tendon. A push rod removably attached to the implant may be utilized to guide and push a portion of the tendon into a pre-drilled bore in a bone. A fixation member may be slid along the push rod and threadably engage an inner surface of the pre-drilled bore to thereby anchor the tendon to the bone while a force is applied to the push rod. Once the fixation member has been installed, the push rod may be disengaged from the implant and removed from the bore. The implant may remain permanently straddled over the tendon inside of the bore.	01-15-2015

Shane Bravard, Phoenix, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090196796	Breath Delivery System and Method - Some embodiments of the invention provide a mouthpiece for use with an electronic analyzer for breath analyte detection in an individual. The mouthpiece includes a biosensor and a hydration system. The biosensor includes a chemically active area where a chemical reaction takes place and the hydration system delivers a liquid to the chemically active area of the biosensor to at least one of enhance, enable, and facilitate the chemical reaction. The mouthpiece further includes hardware to transmit breath analyte data.	08-06-2009
20120071737	Breath Delivery System and Method - Some embodiments of the invention provide a mouthpiece for use with an electronic analyzer for breath analyte detection in an individual. The mouthpiece includes a biosensor and a hydration system. The biosensor includes a chemically active area where a chemical reaction takes place and the hydration system delivers a liquid to the chemically active area of the biosensor to at least one of enhance, enable, and facilitate the chemical reaction. The mouthpiece further includes hardware to transmit breath analyte data.	03-22-2012

Shane Broadberry, Dublin IE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080301127	Method and Apparatus for Providing an On-Line Directory Service - A method and apparatus for providing an on-line directory service is described. By providing search results in a graphical tapestry it is possible to provide more search results on a browser window, thereby minimising the requirement for a user to scroll through a sequential listing. The search results are provided in a graphical format, each of the resultant graphics being dimensioned appropriately depending on its ranking within the search results.	12-04-2008

Shane Bryzak, Daisy Hill Qld AU

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120096070	WEB APPLICATION FRAMEWORK REMOTING MODEL API - A client creates a client model for a persistence context based on first model data that is received from a server in a first operation between the client and the server, the client model being a representation of a model that resides on the server and comprising an initialized model property and an uninitialized model property. The client expands the client model by assigning a value to the uninitialized model property based on at least second model data that is received from the server in at least a second operation between the client and the server within the same persistence context.	04-19-2012

Shane Bunnag, Los Angeles, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110315789	EJECTOR PURGE OF CAVITY ADJACENT EXHAUST FLOWPATH - A gas turbine engine augmentor includes an inter-liner cavity including an axially extending annular gap separating augmentor and tailpipe liners. A purge flow cavity is in fluid communication with a fan bypass duct and with the cavity. An ejector in fluid communication with the bypass duct includes an ejector nozzle positioned and aimed to direct an ejector nozzle flow from inside the ejector nozzle across the cavity. The purge flow cavity may be bifurcated into forward and aft purge flow cavities which are in fluid communication with the ejector and inter-liner cavity respectively. An annular dividing wall having ejector metering apertures may be disposed between the forward purge flow cavity and an ejector plenum of the ejector. An annular trapped vortex cavity pilot may be located upstream of the annular gap. The aft purge flow cavity may be outwardly bounded by a seal having purge metering apertures disposed therethrough.	12-29-2011

Shane Chen, Camas, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080272567	WHEEL SKATE DEVICE - Two skate wheel devices each with a foot placement platform, a frame and a wheel. The wheel rotates relative to the frame. The user inserts both feet into respective platforms within the skate wheel devices while the devices rest on pavement. After shifting weight to one of the wheel skate devices, the other raised so that the foot is generally horizontal as opposed to pointing to the pavement. The wheel skate device with the raised foot is then rolled to the side. The user then raises the other wheel skate device so that its foot also points generally horizontally and rolls that wheel skate device in the same direction as the other to build momentum. The platform may rock back and forth relative to the wheel. Grooved rollers may be sandwiched between spaced apart frame elements.	11-06-2008
20090120346	Self-propelled hydrofoil device with flexible steering assembly - A self-propelled hydrofoil device that includes a front foil, a rear foil, a user platform, a steering shaft and a frame that couples these components. The steering shaft preferably has a top section and a lower section, the top section being substantially rigid and the lower section being flexible relative to the top section. The top and lower sections may be formed of different materials or may be formed of the same material, integrally or non-integrally. The top and lower sections are preferably offset by an angle, α, to achieve more ready bending of the lower section.	05-14-2009
20100044981	Lean-to-Turn Wheeled Device - A wheeled device having pairs of wheels positioned on opposite sides (e.g. skateboard or “quad” skate) that includes a base and at least one turnable wheel assembly. A turnable wheel assembly includes two wheels having negative camber angle, and is configured such that the axles of the wheels can pivot about an axis disposed substantially perpendicular to the direction of travel. This configuration is conducive to the use of large wheels.	02-25-2010
20100050916	Wind-Powered Personal Hydrofoil Watercraft - A personal wind-powered hydrofoil watercraft having a sail supported by a mast coupled to a buoyant body, where the mast is tiltable forward and backward but not side to side, in order to prevent excessive rolling of the buoyant body when it is lifted clear of the water on the hydrofoils. Additionally, the buoyant body may be in the shape of a pontoon, the watercraft may be steerable by a steering mechanism actuated by a human operator's foot or feet, and the front hydrofoil may be associated with a surface tracking means in order to stabilize the altitude of the watercraft.	03-04-2010
20100133765	Sideways-Moving Ice Skate - An ice skate whose blade is disposed at an angle not parallel to the longitudinal axis of the boot. The blade may be fixed in this position, or it may be switchable between the nonparallel orientation of the present invention and the parallel orientation typical of traditional ice skates. A pair of sideways-moving skates may be propelled by moving them in an oscillating motion.	06-03-2010
20100171298	Torsionally Flexible Connecting Structure for Transportation Device - A twistable connecting structure for linking two wheeled assemblies (such as foot platforms) of a personal transportation device. This connecting structure has flexible elongated members linking the wheeled assemblies, and rigid support members bridging the gap between the elongated members. This configuration enables the connecting structure to twist without bending.	07-08-2010
20100201093	SIDE MOVEMENT PROPELLED SCOOTER DEVICE WITH FOOT PLATFORM - A scooter device propelled by side to side movement of a user that includes a frame structure through which at least a front wheel is coupled to two direction biased rear wheels. The frame structure may have a foot placement platform that extends laterally between the two rear wheels. The platform may extend over half of the distance between the rear wheels and/or be substantially continuous for that distance. Various platform embodiments and frame structures, including rigid and flexible, are disclosed, among other aspects.	08-12-2010
20110175319	Recumbant Style Powered Unicycle - A powered unicycle device having a single wheel, a wheel support frame and a seat mounted above the wheel. The unicycle may have laterally extending control members that provide both steering and desired resistance during turning. A foot support member or members may extend forward of the wheel's axle and be spaced from the axle to provide desired resistance during turning. The seat may be movably mounted to a track and that track may be curved. Various embodiments are disclosed.	07-21-2011
20110220427	Powered single-wheeled self-balancing vehicle for standing user - A powered, gyroscopically balanced unicycle device to be used while standing, having leg contact surfaces which are made of a yielding, slightly soft material whose mild friction against the user's legs allows stable, precise control of the device without restraining the legs in any way. In one embodiment a single hubless wheel is driven by a friction drive mechanism which transmits torque from a motor through a drive wheel positioned below the foot platforms and in contact with the inner rim of the wheel. Various structures are provided for supporting the wheel and keeping it in place as it spins; absorbing small vertical movements of the wheel to prevent them from being transmitted to the foot platforms; enabling folding of the foot platforms; and facilitating carrying of the device by hand. Other embodiments are described and shown.	09-15-2011
20110227305	Side movement propelled recreational device having extended rear support - A scooter device propelled by side to side movement of a user that includes a frame structure through which at least a front wheel is coupled to two direction biased rear wheels. The biased direction wheels include tilted caster and spring biased caster arrangements. The frame structure may have a rear support member or structure that extends between the two rear wheels. A user support platform of various configurations may be provided with the rear support member or structure. The scooter may have a three wheel configuration with the front wheel being larger than the rear two wheels.	09-22-2011
20110285105	Human powered personal transportation device and drive mechanism for same - A human-powered personal transportation device powered by pedals which are operated by the user with a stepping motion. The bottom surfaces of the pedals are curved, and serve to guide cable means which transfer the downward stepping force into torque on a rear drive wheel. The curvature of the bottom surface of the pedals is such that the rearmost point of contact between each pedal and its respective cable means is dependent upon the position of the pedal. This causes a variable distance between said rearmost point of contact and the axle of the drive wheel, which translates to variable torque. Thus the continuous transmission functionality is a natural result of the curved pedals.	11-24-2011
20120211956	Manually Driven Cart with Biased-Direction Rear Wheels - A cart having a platform and at least one forward located non-direction biased caster wheel and two rearward located direction biased caster wheels. A second forward located non-direction biased caster wheel may be provided. Various cart types are disclosed including lumber, flatbed, nursery, utility and luggage carts. An embodiment for converting between biased direction and non-biased direction rear wheels is also disclosed.	08-23-2012
20120223502	Three-Wheeled Scooter Device - A human-powered scooter propelled by side-to-side movement of the user. The scooter has a steering mechanism coupled to a front wheel, and two frame arms pivotably coupled to the steering mechanism and extending rearward, to which two rear wheels are respectively coupled. A novel linking piece coupled to the steering mechanism can engage the frame arms in order to restrict their pivoting to equal magnitude in opposite directions. The linking piece can also disengage from the frame arms to allow the frame arms to be folded up. The pivoting axes of the two frame arms are predetermined such that, when folded, the frame arms are as near as possible to being parallel to the main shaft of the steering mechanism. Means for enabling the steering mechanism to directly control the orientation of the rear wheels, and means for directly braking at least one of the rear wheels are also disclosed.	09-06-2012
20120318183	Paddle with attached sail for propelling watercraft - A paddle with attached sail, whereby a small personal watercraft can be propelled either by conventional paddling or by wind power. In one aspect of the invention, the sail has two ends which can be either both attached to the handle of the paddle, or both attached to the user's hands or wrists. In either case, the user holds the paddle generally upright against the side of the watercraft with the blade of the paddle in the water in order to resist downwind drift. In another aspect of the invention, the sail is connected along the length of one of its edges to the handle of the paddle, which thereby functions as a mast for the sail. In this case a boom means may be provided for holding the sail open and for operator control of the sail.	12-20-2012
20130032422	Two-wheeled self-balancing motorized personal vehicle with tilting wheels - A vehicle with two independently rotatable wheels arranged opposite from each other and bridged by a linking structure, having a driving motor for each wheel, and having electronic fore-and-aft self-balancing capabilities. The two wheels are capable of tilting side-to-side in unison to execute turns. The vehicle is operated by the rider leaning forward, backward, or sideways to direct travel in the direction of leaning. Further means are provided for producing advantages in stability and portability.	02-07-2013
20130032423	TWO-WHEELED SELF-BALANCING MOTORIZED PERSONAL VEHICLE WITH TILTING WHEELS - vehicle with two independently rotatable wheels arranged opposite from each other and bridged by a linking structure, having a driving motor for each wheel, and having electronic fore-and-aft self-balancing capabilities. The two wheels are capable of tilting side-to-side in unison to execute turns. The vehicle can carry a rider, who may stand on foot supports either between or outside of the wheels and operate the vehicle by leaning forward, backward, or sideways to direct travel in the direction of leaning. Further means are provided for producing advantages in stability and portability.	02-07-2013
20130161916	Wheel skate device with platform locking mechanism - A wheel skate device having a foot platform, a frame, and a ring-shaped wheel. The user operates a pair of the wheel skate devices while standing with one foot on each foot platform. The foot platform is movable between an in-use position and a stowage position, and means is provided for interlocking the foot platform with the frame in the in-use position, and for securing it in that position with a locking pin. A pair of the wheel skate devices in stowage position can be connected together as a single unit using a connecting piece, which may have an attached strap for carrying or hanging. A mechanism which limits the wheel to rolling in only one direction, and an elastic band linking two wheel skate devices together to prevent the user's feet from accidentally moving too far apart, are useful learning aids.	06-27-2013
20130228385	Low-Profile Two-Wheeled Self-Balancing Vehicle with Exterior Foot Platforms - A personal vehicle having two wheels that are arranged substantially side-by-side and connected by a linkage mechanism to one another. The linkage mechanism supports the wheels in a substantially parallel relationship as the two wheels tilt from side to side. A foot placement platform is associated with each wheel, as is a motor to drive the wheels. Gyroscopic sensors are used to in driving the wheels to maintain an upright position. Various embodiments are disclosed including folding platforms, a parallelogram linkage structure, handles and/or seats that may extend above the wheels, lower leg contact surface, and other features.	09-05-2013
20130238231	Two-Wheel, Self-Balancing Vehicle With Independently Movable Foot Placement Sections - A two-wheel, self-balancing personal vehicle having independently movable foot placement sections. The foot placement sections have an associated wheel, sensor and motor and are independently self-balancing which gives the user independent control over the movement of each platform section by the magnitude and direction of tilt a user induces in a given platform section. Various embodiments are disclosed including those with a continuous housing, discrete platform sections and/or tapering platform sections.	09-12-2013
20140291049	Foot-controlled powered vehicle - A motorized vehicle for a rider standing with one foot in front of the other, having at least one front wheel and at least one rear wheel. Load sensing means for sensing the amount of weight on each of the rider's feet are attached to or incorporated into the surfaces upon which the rider stands. An electronic control system detects when the distribution of weight between the rider's front and rear feet deviates from a certain ratio, and directs the motor to accelerate or decelerate in order to correct the change and restore the desired weight ratio. In this way the rider can control the speed of the vehicle by shifting her weight forward or backward. The front wheel is steerable by the rider's front foot. Leg contact surfaces facilitate stability as well as precision and control. Another control method is also described.	10-02-2014
20140327224	Unicycle with inner leg supports - A pedal-powered one-wheeled vehicle with apparatus coupled to the pedals for laterally stabilizing a user's legs. The user can apply inward pressure to the leg stabilizing apparatuses to achieve greater lateral stability and more precise control of the vehicle. Means may be provided for keeping the leg stabilizing apparatuses from moving too far apart, and for varying the distance between the pedals. Some embodiments may have an elliptical wheel.	11-06-2014
20140361992	Method and apparatus for inputting data packets into an electronic device - A condensed keyboard for mobile phones and other small electronic devices, having two sets of four character keys arrayed on the back of the device for the user's fingers, and one or two joysticks or similar radially movable components for one or both of the user's thumbs. The position of the joystick when a key is pressed determines which of a set of different characters associated with that key is inputted. The joysticks can also be used to input direction commands, for video games and other purposes.	12-11-2014
20150042061	Pedal propulsion system with lowered pedals - A rotary pedal system for propelling a one-wheeled vehicle, in which the pedals are disposed at a distance from their respective pivot shafts. The pivot shafts are pivotably independently of the rotation of the wheel, so that the pedals tend to remain downwardly displaced from their respective pivot shaft while in use. The lowered pedals increase the ease of riding, mounting, and dismounting the one wheeled vehicle, in both seated and standing embodiments.	02-12-2015

Shane Dans, Marshfield, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120132658	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CALIBRATING THERMOMETERS - A calibration device allows accurate and consistent creation of ice baths and aids in the calibration of food safety thermometers. Such devices include a calibration wrench on a cup lid for holding and calibrating a thermometer, a stem thermometer access hole on the cup lid, an insulated cup for holding a substance to be measured, and a liquid crystal reversible temperature label on the cup.	05-31-2012

Shane De Zilwa, Oakland, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090171756	Modeling Responsible Consumer Balance Attrition Behavior - A request to generate a balance attriter risk score that characterizes a likelihood of a change in a level of creditworthiness of an individual following balance attrition is received. Thereafter, one or more creditworthiness indicators such as future credit balance increases (a proxy for the responsibility of the individual) are estimated for the individual using a predictive model trained using historical creditworthiness data of a plurality of balance attriters. These estimated future balance increases are then associated with a balance attriter risk score so that such score can be provided. Related apparatus, systems, techniques, and articles are also described.	07-02-2009
20090171757	Modeling Responsible Consumer Debt Consolidation Behavior - A request to generate a consolidation risk score that characterizes a likelihood of a change in a level of creditworthiness of an individual following a consolidation of debt of the individual using a secured line of credit is received. Thereafter, future credit balance increases are estimated for the individual using a predictive model trained using historical creditworthiness data of a plurality of consolidators. These estimated future balance increases are then associated with a consolidation risk score so that such score can be provided. Related apparatus, systems, techniques, and articles are also described.	07-02-2009
20090271343	Automated entity identification for efficient profiling in an event probability prediction system - A computer-implemented method and system for automated entity identification for efficient profiling in an event probability prediction system. A first subset of entities belonging to one or more entity classes is defined. At least one historical profile is constructed for each entity in the subset of entities based on a set of possible outcomes of transaction behavior of each entity in the first subset of entities. Based on the historical profiles, a second subset of entities having transaction behavior associated with a transaction is selected, the transaction behavior being predictive of at least one targeted outcome from the set of possible outcomes. The first subset of entities is redefined with the second subset of entities.	10-29-2009
20100268639	Characterizing Creditworthiness Credit Score Migration - Data comprising a request to generate a migration score is received (for example, by a first computer system). The migration score characterizes a likelihood of a change in a level of creditworthiness of a consumer subsequent to generation of a current credit score. Thereafter, future credit score migration for the individual is estimated (for example, by the first computer system) using a predictive model trained using historical creditworthiness data derived from a plurality of individuals. The historical creditworthiness data includes, for each individual, a historical credit score and empirical performance data subsequent to a scoring date for the historical credit score. Thereafter, the estimated future credit score migration is associated (for example, by the first computer system) with a migration score. Provision of the migration score can then be initiated. Related apparatus, systems, techniques and articles are also described.	10-21-2010
20120072334	RESPONSIBILITY ANALYTICS - A request to generate a responsibility score is received that characterizes a likelihood of a change in a level of creditworthiness of an individual in response to at least one unknown financial event. Such responsibility score can provide useful insight into a consumer that is complementary to a credit score. Thereafter, a responsibility score is generated based on historical creditworthiness data for the individual using at least one predictive model. The at least one predictive model was trained using historical creditworthiness data of a plurality of consumers subjected to a plurality of financial events. In addition, the at least one predictive model associates the historical creditworthiness data of the individual with matching states for each of a plurality of pre-defined performance behaviors—with each pre-defined performance behavior having at least two corresponding states. The responsibility score can be later provided to a user (e.g., persisted, transmitted, displayed, etc.). Related apparatus, systems, techniques, and articles are also described.	03-22-2012
20120150779	Automated Entity Identification for Efficient Profiling in an Event Probability Prediction System - A computer-implemented method and system for automated entity identification for efficient profiling in an event probability prediction system. A first subset of entities belonging to one or more entity classes is defined. At least one historical profile is constructed for each entity in the subset of entities based on a set of possible outcomes of transaction behavior of each entity in the first subset of entities. Based on the historical profiles, a second subset of entities having transaction behavior associated with a transaction is selected, the transaction behavior being predictive of at least one targeted outcome from the set of possible outcomes. The first subset of entities is redefined with the second subset of entities.	06-14-2012
20130103629	Automated Entity Identification for Efficient Profiling in an Event Probability Prediction System - A computer-implemented method and system for automated entity identification for efficient profiling in an event probability prediction system. A first subset of entities belonging to one or more entity classes is defined. At least one historical profile is constructed for each entity in the subset of entities based on a set of possible outcomes of transaction behavior of each entity in the first subset of entities. Based on the historical profiles, a second subset of entities having transaction behavior associated with a transaction is selected, the transaction behavior being predictive of at least one targeted outcome from the set of possible outcomes. The first subset of entities is redefined with the second subset of entities.	04-25-2013

Shane Donohoo, New South Wales AU

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090093887	Implantable Joint Prosthesis - An implantable joint prosthesis configured such that it does not squeak during movements of a subject. The joint prosthesis includes a means to modify the dynamic response of parts of the prosthesis such the response is not audible to the human ear.	04-09-2009

Shane Dower, Dungarvan IE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100168786	SUPPORT FRAME FOR AN EMBOLIC PROTECTION DEVICE - An embolic filtering device includes a filter support frame which provides a freely articulating structure for deploying and maintaining a filter body in a deployed configuration. A filter body having an inlet end and an outlet end is coupled to the filter support frame. The filter support frame includes a plurality of arms, each arm having a first end and a second end. The first ends of the arms are generally coupled together, with each of the second ends of the arms having a support element coupled thereto. Each arm can articulate independently from another. Each support element can freely articulate on each arm. The free ends of each support element can be biased to an outwardly extending position so that a suitable force will be created to maintain the filter body firmly pressed against a vessel wall when deployed.	07-01-2010

Shane Eten, Boston, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100264079	WASTE RECOVERY, CONVERSION, AND UTILIZATION - Food waste streams may be managed efficiently with a waste-processing facility, which in some embodiments may be co-locating a food distribution facility. The waste processing facility includes a pulper fluidly connected to an input configured to receive a heterogeneous waste stream including biodegradable and non-biodegradable components, the pulper configured to mechanically de-fiber the biodegradable component and form a de-fibered biodegradable material, and an anaerobic membrane bioreactor fluidly connected downstream of the pulper and configured to produce biogas and anaerobic effluent from the de-fibered biodegradable material.	10-21-2010
20100267102	WASTE DISTRIBUTION, CONVERSION, AND UTILIZATION - Food wastes streams may be managed efficiently by co-locating a waste-processing facility including a pulper and an anaerobic bioreactor with a food distribution facility.	10-21-2010

Shane Fang, Newark, DE US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090017309	COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR CREATING ELECTRONIC CIRCUITRY - The present invention is directed to non-lithographic patterning by laser (or similar-type energy beam) ablation, where the ablation system ultimately results in circuitry features that are relative free from debris induced over-plating defects (debris relating to the ablation process) and fully additive plating induced over-plating defects. Compositions of the invention include a circuit board precursor having an insulating substrate and a cover layer. The insulating substrate is made from a dielectric material and also a metal oxide activatable filler. The cover layer can be sacrificial or non-sacrificial and is used to remediate unwanted debris arising from the ablation process.	01-15-2009
20100009173	COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR CREATING ELECTRONIC CIRCUITRY - The present invention is directed to non-lithographic patterning by laser (or similar-type energy beam) ablation, where the ablation system ultimately results in circuitry features that are relative free from debris induced over-plating defects (debris relating to the ablation process) and fully additive plating induced over-plating defects. Compositions of the invention include a circuit board precursor having an insulating substrate and a cover layer. The insulating substrate is made from a dielectric material and also a metal oxide activatable filler. The cover layer can be sacrificial or non-sacrificial and is used to remediate unwanted debris arising from the ablation process.	01-14-2010
20100181284	METHOD OF OBTAINING ELECTRONIC CIRCUITRY FEATURES - The present disclosure relates to a method of obtaining fine circuitry features by positioning a circuit board precursor, the circuit board precursor having a cover layer and an insulating substrate, in proximity to a source of laser radiation. Selectively laser ablating through the cover layer and into the underlying insulating substrate and then treating with water, dilute alkali solution or dilute acid solution to remove the cover layer to reveal one or more circuitry features on the insulating substrate that are smaller than if a cover layer is not used.	07-22-2010
20110302778	COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR CREATING ELECTRONIC CIRCUITRY - The present invention is directed to non-lithographic patterning by laser (or similar-type energy beam) ablation, where the ablation system ultimately results in circuitry features that are relative free from debris induced over-plating defects (debris relating to the ablation process) and fully additive plating induced over-plating defects. Compositions of the invention include a circuit board precursor having an insulating substrate and a cover layer. The insulating substrate is made from a dielectric material and also a metal oxide activatable filler. The cover layer can be sacrificial or non-sacrificial and is used to remediate unwanted debris arising from the ablation process.	12-15-2011

Shane Faulkhead, South Australia AU

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090102670	Atmospheric Safety Monitoring Device - An atmospheric safety monitoring device including a remote sensor unit adapted to sense two or more selected atmospheric contaminants and to communicate data from such sensing to a display unit, said display unit being adapted to display the results of said sensing and to determine if said results indicate that a level of an atmospheric contaminant is outside of an acceptable range and in that case to initiate selected alert behaviour.	04-23-2009

Shane Foister, Philadelphia, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090155202	DNA-BINDING POLYMERS - Methods and compositions are provided for forming complexes between dsDNA and novel DNA-binding polymers comprising N-terminal thiophene-containing moieties which exhibit selectivity for T-A base pairs. By appropriate choice of target sequences and DNA-binding polymers, complexes comprising polymer-DNA are obtained with high association constants. The formation of complexes can be used for identification of specific dsDNA sequences, for inhibiting gene transcription, and as a therapeutic for inhibiting proliferation of undesired cells or modulation of expression of specific genes.	06-18-2009

Shane Harriden, New South Wales AU

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090302518	Portable Clamp - There is provided a portable clamp suitable for clamping workpieces together, the portable clamp including: a mounting member; a pivoting clamping member pivotally connected to the mounting member at a pivot; a reaction member mounted to the mounting member at a region distal the pivot; and a locking means to lock the pivoting clamping member to inhibit rotation of the pivoting clamping member relative to the mounting member so that, when in use, one or more workpieces are clamped between the pivoting clamping member and the reaction member. The locking means is an overcentre mechanism.	12-10-2009

Shane Hebard-Massey, San Diego, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120197816	PRODUCT REVIEW BIAS IDENTIFICATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS - Review bias identification systems and methods are presented. A bias in one or more review elements can be identified by deriving a measure of how a review outlet's product review deviates from an industry average or composite review of the product. A bias engine generates a bias vector for a review outlet where the vector can include multiple bias metrics associated with one or more product properties. The bias engine can further present one or more recommendations of associating the product with a review outlet based on the bias vector.	08-02-2012

Shane Hollmer, Grass Valley, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090140774	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMMUNICATING DATA AMONG CHAINED CIRCUITS - A system and method are provided for communicating data among chained circuits. In operation, a period of a signal communicated between a chain of circuits is identified. Additionally, a state of the signal is determined, based on the period of the signal.	06-04-2009
20090309633	CHARGE PUMP FOR SWITCHED CAPACITOR CIRCUITS WITH SLEW-RATE CONTROL OF IN-RUSH CURRENT - A ramp-up circuit for switched capacitor circuits with negative feedback to control the slew rate of in-rush current. Other embodiments are described and claimed.	12-17-2009

Shane Huntington, Sydenham AU

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090050824	METHOD OF FABRICATING A STRUCTURE FROM DIAMOND MATERIAL OR DIAMOND-LIKE CARBON MATERIAL - A method of fabricating a structure from diamond material or diamond-like carbon material, and a structure according to the method, the method comprising the steps of imposing a structural transformation on the crystallographic structure of the material in a first region located at a first depth below a surface of the material; imposing a structural transformation on the crystallographic structure of the material in a second region located at a second depth below the surface of the material and above of the first region, the second depth being selected so that the first region is separated from the second region by a third region; and removing at least a portion of the material of the first and second regions; wherein the structural transformations are imposed so that the crystallographic structure of the third region is largely unaffected and the third region has opposite surface portions from which material of the first and second regions has been removed.	02-26-2009

Shane Jewitt, Rochester, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090031235	Exception page programming system - The present disclosure relates to exception page programming, and, in particular, to a system and method for providing an exception page programming tool for use with a page description language file where the exception page programming tool can display exception page programming within the context of a print job.	01-29-2009

Shane Jimmerson, Arlington, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090064135	Bootstrapper and software download manager - The present invention provides a bootstrapper and download manager for handling the download and installation of one or more software products to a computer. The invention determines system requirements and whether any prerequisite software is required by a software product to be downloaded. Any necessary prerequisite software is installed on the computer and if more than one software product has a shared prerequisite, then the invention recognizes that and prevents downloading multiple ones of the shared prerequisites. Also, in the event of an interruption or error during download, the invention can resume downloading or installation based on the download successfully stored on the local machine without requiring the download all over again. This saves considerable time during the download and install process and enhances user productivity and experience. A download manager provides a user interface to efficiently select from multiple software products for download and negotiate issues such as multiple and different product licenses.	03-05-2009

Shane Johnson, Rosalia, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130119769	Energy Systems And Energy Storage System Charging Methods - Energy systems and energy storage system charging methods are described. In one aspect, an energy storage system charging method includes applying an excitation signal to a stator of an induction machine, outputting electrical energy from the stator of the induction machine during the applying, and charging an energy storage system using the electrical energy outputted from the stator.	05-16-2013
20130147272	Energy Systems And Energy Supply Methods - Energy systems and energy supply methods are described. In one aspect, an energy system includes a bus system configured to conduct electrical energy, a plurality of input adapters electrically coupled with the bus system and configured to electrically couple with a plurality of respective source entities which are individually configured to provide electrical energy, a plurality of output adapters electrically coupled with the bus system and configured to electrically couple with a plurality of respective consuming entities which are individually configured to consume electrical energy, and control circuitry configured to control individual ones of the input adapters to provide electrical energy from respective ones of the source entities to the bus system and to control individual ones of the output adapters to provide electrical energy from the bus system to respective ones of the consuming entities.	06-13-2013
20130189547	Battery Banks, Connector Assemblies, and Battery Connecting Methods - Methods for controlling the usage of individual and/or groups of batteries within a bank of batteries are provided. Methods for connecting batteries are also provided. Battery connector boards are provided. Battery banks are also provided. Battery connector assemblies are provided.	07-25-2013

Shane Jones, Lewisville, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100106629	AUTOMATIC DELINQUENCY ITEM PROCESSING WITH CUSTOMIZATION FOR LENDERS - A method of processing delinquency items associated with taxes on properties may include receiving preferences from two or more lenders. Delinquency items may be automatically processed according to the preferences of each lender for their respective loans. The preferences may include business rules for whether to process a delinquency item. A lender preference may include specific criteria for a determination process (e.g., criteria for when to act on delinquencies with respect to particular states).	04-29-2010

Shane Korthuis, Aurora, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120091244	Kitchen shredder - An apparatus for pre-composting organic material, comprising: a housing with two openings and a pre-composting means between the two openings wherein kitchen scraps may be fed in the first opening and the pre-composted scraps exit the second opening. In an embodiment of the present invention the pre-composter includes: a lid assembly which may facilitate feeding scraps into the pre-composter; a hopper and blade assembly for pre-composting or cutting and shredding the scraps; a component tray for securing the housing to the hopper; a bin for collecting the pre-composted scraps; and a crank assembly which delivers rotational power to the blade assembly.	04-19-2012

Shane Lathrom, San Bernardino, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130282714	Personalized Redirection Identifiers - Personalized redirection identifiers are described. The personalized redirection identifiers allow Internet users to access information on the Internet by using simple text description without remember a web page address. A method comprises receiving an identification term, receiving a target, receiving a long description for the target, and creating a redirection identifier by combining the identification term and the target. A database record based on the target, the long description and the redirection identifier is stored for later searching and retrieval. The method may be performed on a server and accessed by a computing device.	10-24-2013

Shane Ledwidth, Galway IE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100152810	Facial stimulation apparatus - The invention relates to facial stimulation apparatus configured to be worn in a generally horizontal orientation on a user's head, and which uses the ear (	06-17-2010

Shane Libunao, Hanover, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130061777	System and Method for the Production of Gypsum Board Using Starch Pellets - The present invention relates to a system and method for the production of gypsum board using starch pellets. In accordance with the present disclosure, the starch necessary for board formation is provided in the form of starch pellets. These pellets are mixed with a gypsum slurry in a mixer. The pellets are initially insoluble and do not dissolve. However, during subsequent drying stages, the pellets become soluble and dissolve into the gypsum phase. This both provides the desired starch component and also results in the formation of voids within the set gypsum.	03-14-2013

Shane Lovett, Somerset GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130031795	Rod End Wear Detection Device - The Rod End Wear Detection Device (REWDD) is a fully portable light weight apparatus that precisely measures bearings in two axis. When employed for the purpose of assessing rod end bearings, the invention is capable of obtaining the measurement in confined spaces, without the need to remove the rod end from its fully installed position or reorient the rod end to facilitate both measurements. By using the disclosed apparatus, a user may ascertain the serviceability of a bearing by detecting the level of wear in the bearing allowing timely replacement and/or repair.	02-07-2013
20140190394	BEARING WEAR DETECTION DEVICE - Devices to measure bearing wear are known for bearings such as rod-ends, wherein the rod-end must either be removed completely from its installed position or relocated relative to the device each time wear in a different axis is to be measured. Such devices also tend to be relatively large and cumbersome. The present invention provides a device	07-10-2014

Shane Mangrum, Ammon, ID US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090030435	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ANCHORING CARDIOVASCULAR IMPLANTS - Methods, devices and systems facilitate retention of a variety of therapeutic devices. Devices generally include an anchoring element, which has been designed to promote fibrotic ingrowth, and an anchored device, which has been designed to firmly engage the complementary region of the anchoring element. The anchoring element may be placed in a minimally invasive procedure temporally separated from the deployment of the anchored device. Once enough time has passed to ensure appropriate fixation of the anchoring element by tissue and cellular ingrowth at the site of placement, the anchored device may then be deployed during which it firmly engages the complementary region of the anchoring element. In this manner, a firm attachment to the implantation site may be made with a minimum of required hardware. Some embodiments are delivered through a delivery tube or catheter and while some embodiments may require laparoscopy or open surgery for one or more of the placement procedures. Some embodiments anchor devices within the cardiovascular tree while others may anchor devices within the gastrointestinal, peritoneal, pleural, pulmonary, urogynecologic, nasopharyngeal or dermatologic regions of the body. An alternative embodiment provides for the placement of the anchoring element and anchored device simultaneously, but allows for their removal separately. This embodiment allows the device, which may be placed only temporarily and be designed to be removed, to experience significant fibrotic ingrowth, but then to be easily detached from the ingrowth-anchored region to allow for simple and quick device removal.	01-29-2009
20110295168	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR NEGATIVE PRESSURE THERAPY - Devices that employ external compression stocking-type garments in the treatment of edema, chronic wounds, deep venous thrombosis prevention or claudication all share a number of significant limitations. These include the frequent need for custom fitting to assure an appropriate fit, vigilant maintenance to assure a continued “good fit,” limited compliance with proper use by patients and difficulty of application. There is a large body of evidence demonstrating that patients often decline to wear the compressive stockings as prescribed or in the form that would be most beneficial because they find these devices to be difficult to put on and take off. Building on the limitations of existing therapies, and distilled lessons learned from the field of prosthetics and wound healing, the present invention employs vacuum-assisted negative pressure to provide compression and help pump fluid from the tissues of affected limbs. The device is embodied in the form of a flexible stocking-like garment that will utilize a pumping mechanism to generate negative pressure around the limb and thus create vacuum compression that will mobilize fluid in a limb and increase venous return to the heart. Through the use of a circumferential wrap, the present invention provides a major advance in both the distribution of vacuum and the securing of the device over the limb.	12-01-2011

Shane Marine, Perkiomenville, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120289481	COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING CANCER - The instant invention provides a method of treating a cancer selected from the group consisting of non-small cell lung cancer and breast cancer with an mTOR inhibitor and an αvβ3 integrin antagonist, wherein the mTOR inhibitor is ridaforolimus, everolimus, temsirolimus or a combination thereof.	11-15-2012

Shane Mcassey, Ardrossan CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130032326	ISOLATED SHEARING MECHANISM FOR DOWNHOLE TOOLS - A shearing mechanism in which a male component mates into a female component, the male component having a first groove extending around the male component and the female component having a second groove extending around the female component, the first groove and the second groove cooperating when the male component is inserted into the female component to define an annular recess. A shearing component is provided within the annular recess, the shearing component having a shear load that is controlled by the material and size of the shearing component. An opening is provided within one or both of the male component and female component, the opening being aligned with the annular recess. Stress relief is provided.	02-07-2013
20150030374	ISOLATED SHEARING MECHANISM FOR DOWNHOLE TOOLS - A shearing mechanism in which a male component mates into a female component, the male component having a first groove extending around the male component and the female component having a second groove extending around the female component, the first groove and the second groove cooperating when the male component is inserted into the female component to define an annular recess. A shearing component is provided within the annular recess, the shearing component having a shear load that is controlled by the material and size of the shearing component. An opening is provided within one or both of the male component and female component, the opening being aligned with the annular recess. Stress relief is provided.	01-29-2015

Shane Moynihan, Blackrock IE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130129580	FLOW CONTROL DEVICE FOR ASSAYS - The present disclosure relates to devices and methods for detecting the presence of a target analyte in a fluid sample using an assay. A fluidic device for flow control in an assay is disclosed comprising a water impermeable substrate (	05-23-2013

Shane Murnaghan, Co Wicklow IE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110054372	CERVICAL SPINE AND NECK SUPPORT DEVICE - The present invention relates to a cervical spine and neck supporting device for stabilising the spinal symmetry of a user when seated, comprising, a head garment comprising a band of material for surrounding a user's head, and a back flap comprising a head garment-cooperating end attachable to the head garment and a free end on which the user sits; wherein in use with the band of material surrounding the user's head and the head garment-cooperating end of the back flap attached to the head garment, the back flap is of sufficient length to allow the user to sit on the free end, in order to put the back flap under tension thereby restricting movement of the user's head and neck to stabilise the user's spine.	03-03-2011

Shane Nevil, Livermore, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090294101	FAST SUBSTRATE SUPPORT TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Methods and apparatus for controlling the temperature of a substrate support are provided herein. In some embodiments, an apparatus for controlling the temperature of a substrate support may include a first heat transfer loop and a second heat transfer loop. The first heat transfer loop may have a first bath with a first heat transfer fluid at a first temperature. The second heat transfer loop may have a second bath with a second heat transfer fluid at a second temperature. The first and second temperatures may be the same or different. First and second flow controllers may be provided for respectively providing the first and second heat transfer fluids to a substrate support. One or more return lines may couple one or more outlets of the substrate support to the first and second baths for returning the first and second heat transfer fluids to the first and second baths.	12-03-2009
20130240144	FAST RESPONSE FLUID TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM - A plasma processing apparatus and method to control a temperature of a chamber component therein. A process chamber may include a temperature controlled chamber component and at least one remote heat transfer fluid loop comprising a first heat exchanger having a primary side in fluid communication with a heat sink or heat source, and a local heat transfer fluid loop placing the chamber component in fluid communication with a secondary side of the first heat exchanger. The local loop may be of significantly smaller fluid volume than the remote loop(s) and circulated to provide thermal load of uniform temperature. Temperature control of heat transfer fluid in the local loop and temperature control of the chamber component may be implemented with a cascaded control algorithm.	09-19-2013

Shane Norval, Cambridge GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090232969	ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A method of producing an electronic device including the steps of: (i) providing a body including a first, conductive element separated from a first surface of said body by a portion of said body; (ii) removing a selected portion of said body to define a recess in said body extending from said first surface and via which a portion of said first element is exposed; and (iii) putting into said recess a liquid medium carrying a first material; wherein said first material is preferentially deposited on the exposed inner surface of said body defining said recess, and wherein the deposited first material is used to provide a connection between said first element and a second conductive element located within said body or later deposited over said first surface of said body.	09-17-2009
20130143416	LASER ABLATION WITH EXTRACTION OF THE ABLATED MATERIAL - A technique comprising: using a laser beam to ablate a target surface (	06-06-2013
20140057433	PIXEL CAPACITORS - A technique comprising: forming laterally-extending switching circuitry of a device for controlling an overlying laterally-extending array of pixel conductors of said device; forming an electrically conductive laterally-extending patterned screen over said switching circuitry via a first insulating region, said patterned screen defining holes for receiving conductive interlayer connects between said switching circuitry and said array of pixel conductors; and thereafter: forming a second insulating region over said patterned screen, forming said array of pixel conductors over said patterned screen via said second insulating region for capacitative coupling with said patterned screen, forming through holes through at least said first and second insulating regions at the locations of said holes defined in said patterned screen, and forming said interlayer connects in said through holes; and wherein said patterned screen is configured such that the area of overlap between the array of pixel conductors and underlying conductive elements is substantially constant within a range of lateral positions of the pixel conductors relative to the switching circuitry, which range is greater in a first direction than 40% of the pitch of the pixel conductors in said first direction.	02-27-2014

Shane Obitts, Elyria, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080258515	Chair for mechanics	10-23-2008
20080309035	Upholstered creeper - A creeper includes an inner framework having longitudinally extending, laterally spaced side rails interconnected by one or more cross members extending therebetween. A support plate is secured to the inner framework. A pad is positioned on the support plate and a cover encompasses the pad and at least a portion of the inner framework therein. A plurality of caster assemblies are secured to the inner framework.	12-18-2008
20090152293	Counter-mounted solution dispenser with counter-protective platform - A dispensing station is mounted to a counter and includes a container that is retained under the counter to hold a volume of no-rinse hand-treatment product. A protective platform is positioned on the top surface of the counter, and a faucet structure has an outlet positioned over the protective platform. A pump communicates with the volume of no-rinse hand-treatment product in the container, and a dispensing conduit extends through the faucet structure, communicating between the pump and the outlet of the faucet structure such that actuation of the pump causes no-rinse hand-treatment product to be dispensed at the outlet and directed toward the protective platform. This dispensing station will encourage the use of no-rinse hand-treatment products by providing a well-defined station, similar to the stations defined by common sinks.	06-18-2009
20100175729	FOLDABLE DURABLE PRODUCT, SUCH AS A PATIENT AID DEVICE OR WALKER, AND METHOD OF FORMING SAME - A method of manufacturing a patient aid device, such as a walker (W), includes the steps of molding a polymer or plastic connector (	07-15-2010
20120062380	"INVISI WALL" ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM - A system which monitors a display of products includes a motion detection unit. The motion detection unit is configured to receive an electromagnetic signal from a sensor concerning a portion of a plane disposed between at least one product held in a display and an individual. Further, the motion detection unit determines whether the portion of the plane is breached based on temporal deviations in the electromagnetic signal and, in response to determining a breach, generates a notification of the breach.	03-15-2012
20120067917	LOSS PREVENTION MERCHANDISER - A merchandise dispensing apparatus for providing theft deterrence includes a housing defining an interior space adapted to hold a plurality of associated products. A vending door is mounted to the housing for selectively allowing access to the interior space. A bar is provided on which the associated products are supported, the bar extending in the interior space of the housing. An advancing assembly is disposed in the housing for urging product supported on the bar in a direction towards the vending door.	03-22-2012
20120103922	PRODUCT MERCHANDISER - A shelf security system in the form of a merchandising shelf having a support member for supporting at least one associated object for display and/or dispensing. The support member defines longitudinal pathway along which the associated at least one object can travel from a rear position to a front position. A moveable retainer is operatively connected to the support member. The retainer is moveable between a first position at least partially obstructing the pathway thereby restricting forward movement of the at least one associated object beyond the front position, to a second position allowing further forward movement of the at least one associated object for removal of same from the support member. The retainer extends substantially across a width of the pathway.	05-03-2012
20120285906	MERCHANDISE SECURITY SYSTEM - A merchandising system includes a support adapted to be secured to a first associated merchandising structure and a tile mounted to the support. The tile extends away from the support so as to approach a second associated merchandising structure spaced from the first associated merchandising structure. The tile includes a first portion and a second portion connected to the first portion and selectively slidable in relation to the first portion to change a size of the tile. A protrusion extends from the first portion. The protrusion is connected to the support to enable a movement of the tile in relation to the support thereby allowing selective access to any desired portion of at least one of the first and second associated merchandising structures. The tile front face can include a cut out section or a slot.	11-15-2012
20130061500	LABEL HOLDER - A single panel label holder for a product display supports a label for display to shoppers. The single panel traps the label against an adjacent surface of a corresponding shelf. The label holder includes a member for securing the label holder to the shelf. The securing member can include a clip for selectively mounting the label holder to a return flange of a shelf. Alternatively, an adhesive portion is employed to adhere the label holder to the shelf. The securing member could include an end wall joined to a lower wall via a hinge with the end wall extending over a distal end of a return flange of the shelf. Or, the securing member could include at least one flexible fin which engages a return flange of the shelf. A rear surface of the single panel can be textured or provided with protrusions, nubs, etc.	03-14-2013
20130213906	MERCHANDISE SECURITY SYSTEM - A merchandising system includes a support adapted to be secured to a first associated merchandising structure and a tile mounted to the support. The tile extends away from the support so as to approach a second associated merchandising structure spaced from the first associated merchandising structure. The tile includes a first portion and a second portion connected to the first portion and selectively slidable in relation to the first portion to change a size of the tile. A protrusion extends from the first portion. The protrusion is connected to the support to enable a movement of the tile in relation to the support thereby allowing selective access to any desired portion of at least one of the first and second associated merchandising structures. The tile front face can include a cut out section or a slot.	08-22-2013
20140034590	SLIDING AND PIVOTING RETAINER - A merchandising security system includes a support adapted to be secured to a first associated merchandising structure and at least one product barrier movably mounted to the support. The at least one product barrier extends away from the support so as to approach a second associated merchandising structure spaced from the first associated merchandising structure. The product barrier is at least one of slidably mounted in relation to the support and pivotably mounted in relation to the support, wherein the product barrier includes first and second members which cooperate to retard a forward movement of an associated object supported on the first associated merchandising structure. At least one of the first and second members is mounted in relation to the support via a hinge.	02-06-2014
20140034591	ADJUSTABLE MOUNTING STRUCTURE FOR A SHELVING SYSTEM - A shelf system includes a support member that accommodates an associated object for display and dispensing. The support member includes a front end and a rear end. A mounting portion is disposed adjacent the support member rear end. The mounting portion includes a first member which connects to an associated upright and a second member which is operatively connected to the support member. A pin is connected to one of the first and second members and a sleeve is connected to the other of the first and second members, wherein the sleeve selectively accommodates the pin. A fastener is provided for selectively securing the pin in the sleeve.	02-06-2014
20140166598	MERCHANDISE SECURITY SYSTEM - A merchandising system includes a support adapted to be secured to a first associated merchandising structure and a tile mounted to the support. The tile extends away from the support so as to approach a second associated merchandising structure spaced from the first associated merchandising structure. The tile includes a first portion and a second portion connected to the first portion and selectively slidable in relation to the first portion to change a size of the tile. A protrusion extends from the first portion. The protrusion is connected to the support to enable a movement of the tile in relation to the support thereby allowing selective access to any desired portion of at least one of the first and second associated merchandising structures. The tile front face can include a cut out section or a slot.	06-19-2014
20140190917	LATCHING SYSTEM FOR A MERCHANDISING APPARATUS - A latching system for a gravity fed merchandising apparatus includes a shelf slidably mounted between a first and a second side bracket, the shelf being adapted to move between a vending position and a stocking position. A first latch member is operably mounted to one of the shelf and the first side bracket and a second latch member is operably mounted to one of the shelf and the second side bracket. The first and second latch members are located adjacent opposed side edges of the shelf. Each of the first and second latch members is resiliently biased to an extended position. An actuating device is provided for moving the first and second latch members to a respective retracted position allowing the shelf to slide from the vending position to the stocking position.	07-10-2014
20140232075	MECHANIC'S CREEPER - A creeper (	08-21-2014
20140263112	PRODUCT MERCHANDISER - A retainer assembly for an associated merchandising structure includes a planar divider mounted to the associated merchandising structure with the divider including a first side, a second side, a front end and a rear end. A first retainer is pivotally mounted to a first side of the divider adjacent the front end thereof. A second retainer is pivotally mounted to the second side of the divider adjacent the front end thereof. The first and second retainers are biased into an orientation normal to the plane of the divider. Each of the first and second retainers is adapted to pivot omnidirectionally in relation to the plane of the divider.	09-18-2014
20140263133	ADAPTER CLIP - The present disclosure pertains to a divider including an elongated base member having a first surface configured to abut a shelf and an opposite second surface. A divider wall extends from the second surface of the elongated base member. A recess portion is located along the first surface and is configured to be connectable to a first type of associated rail. An adapter clip is configured to be selectively inserted within the recess portion to allow the divider assembly to be connectable to a second type of associated rail. The adapter clip includes a base member having a first end and an opposing second end. A first support arm extends from the first end and a second support arm extends from the second end. A ridge profile of the clip is configured to be selectively received within a lip of the recess portion of the elongated base member.	09-18-2014
20140263134	DUAL END DIVIDER - A dual ended or reversible divider includes an elongated base member with a first end and an opposite second end. A divider wall extends away from the elongated base member. A first profile portion is positioned adjacent the first end of the elongated base member and is adapted to engage a first type of rail which can be mounted on a shelf. A second profile portion is positioned adjacent the opposite second end of the elongated base member and is adapted to engage a second type of rail which can be mounted on the shelf.	09-18-2014
20140299559	ANTI-TIP GUIDE FOR PRODUCT MERCHANDISER - An anti-tip guide for a merchandising shelf including an associated support member for supporting at least one associated object for display and/or dispensing, and a pair of associated dividers mounted to the support member and spaced from each other. The pair of spaced dividers define between them a longitudinal pathway along which the associated at least one object can travel from a rear position to a front position on the associated support member. The anti-tip guide includes a first section mounted to one of the pair of associated dividers and extending along a plane of the one of the pair of associated dividers. A second section of the anti-tip guide protrudes away from the first section. A third section extends from the second section. At least one of the second and third sections includes a material which is more resilient than is a material of the first section.	10-09-2014
20140305895	LATCH ASSEMBLY FOR SECURING TRACKS AND DIVIDERS TO A FRONT RAIL - The present disclosure pertains to a latch or connector assembly that is adapted to attach a track to a rail along a platform of a merchandising shelf assembly. The connector assembly includes an adapter having a first end and an opposite second end such that the first end is adapted to be attached to the track and the second end is configured to be selectively attached to the rail. The adapter includes a first arm and a second arm, the first arm is spaced from a second arm such that the first arm can be resiliently biased relative to the second arm. An attachment member extends from the first arm and is configured to selectively connect to the rail. A press surface is configured to be pressed by a user to bias the first arm relative to the second arm to selectively connect the attachment member to the rail.	10-16-2014
20150041418	TRACKLESS PUSHER FOR LARGE ITEMS - A trackless pusher system for a shelf defining a top surface includes a pusher having a base that is supported by the shelf top surface. A coiled spring includes a first end that is mounted to the shelf and a second end which is supported on the pusher base. A divider is mounted to the shelf, wherein the divider includes a base wall which is spaced from the shelf top surface so as to define a slot therebetween. An adjustable protrusion is mounted to the pusher for lateral extension in relation to the base of the pusher, wherein the arm extends into the slot and rides in the slot as the pusher moves forwardly and rearwardly on the shelf such that the pusher body is stabilized by the divider.	02-12-2015

Shane Pastour, Ankeny, IA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130292145	SLEEVE HITCH MOUNT CORE AERATOR - A tow behind aerator is provided for connected with a hitch of a garden tractor. The aerator includes a connection, a float, a pivot, and an aerator body. The float allows for the aerator to ride on variations of terrain and elevation. The pivot allows the aerator body to pivot or rotate relative to the tractor such that the aerator is able to turn around objects. The pivot may be engaged or disengaged to control the amount of pivot. Further, the aerator includes a self-centering function for centering the aerator when raising the aerator to a non-aerating configuration. A universal sleeve hitch may be used to connect the aerator to the tractor and can be operated to raise and lower the aerator.	11-07-2013

Shane Patelakis, Cornwall CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090092641	USES OF NATURAL IMMUNOBIOTIC EXTRACT - The present invention provides a method of improving disease management in an animal by administering an effective amount of β-glucan composition to the animal. The β-glucan composition comprises at least about 70% β-(1,3/1,6)-D-glucan by dry weight and a biological activity of at least 20 μg Bb released per mg of β-(1,3/1,6)-D-glucan. The method may also result in beneficial secondary effects including an increase in growth efficiency of the animal; an increase in the survival rate of the animal; an increase in the colostrum quality of the animal; and any combination thereof. The β-glucan composition may also be administered in combination with or prior to a vaccine, leading to an increase in antibody formation; the negative growth responses associated with administration of a vaccine may also be reduced. In the present method, the β-glucan composition may be administered in combination with an animal feed.	04-09-2009

Shane Patella, Clayton AU

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100221746	COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE TREATMENT OF DISEASE - The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of disease associated with fibrosis in a vertebrate, said composition comprising at least one activin antagonist, and optionally a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, adjuvant and/or diluent. The invention also relates to methods of treatment of disease associated with fibrosis in a vertebrate, as well as methods for diagnosing such conditions, and kits therefor.	09-02-2010

Shane Ramodien, Wahroonga AU

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110216503	ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT HOUSING - An electronic equipment housing (	09-08-2011

Shane Regunath, Sheffield GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090064655	Actuator Arrangement and a Method of Operating an Actuator - Interruption in supervisory position control signals can cause problems with respect to actuators which upon loss of such control signals for the actuator will generally slew to a fixed idle position. In such circumstances a machine such as a gas turbine engine in which an actuator is associated will not sustain performance even though there is continued local power supply to the actuator. By utilising a local controller which stores actuator response profiles for certain machine status stages through perturbation or marginal activation of the actuator an appropriate actuator response profile can be chosen and therefore sustaining control signals presented to the actuator to maintain machine operation.	03-12-2009

Shane Rigney, Tuggerah AU

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090259575	ACKNOWLEDGMENT DELIVERY SYSTEM - An acknowledgement delivery system is provided that is associated with at least one transaction between a transaction initiating party and a transaction fulfilling party. The transaction is given effect by the transaction fulfilling party. The transaction is initiated by a transaction instigation event and completed by a transaction fulfilment event. Each transaction is defined by a unique transaction identifier. The system transmits events associated with the transaction fulfilment event to the transaction initiating party by way of preset data sequences defined with reference to the unique transaction identifier. The preset data sequence is transmitted to a translate and relay mechanism when initiated. The preset data sequence is mapped to a corresponding first mapped data sequence by the translate and relay mechanism and then transmitted to said transaction initiating party.	10-15-2009

Shane Saraeli, San Francisco, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120078394	APPARATUSES, METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR A VIRTUAL SECURITY CAMERA - A method for detecting suspicious behavior in an online gaming application is provided. The method initiates with providing an online gaming application to a user. Gaming activity and social network activity of the user is analyzed. In response to detecting a suspicious activity based on the analyzed gaming activity and social network activity, a constraint of service order is generated which defines an action to be taken in response to the detected suspicious activity.	03-29-2012
20120078395	APPARATUSES, METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR A VIRTUAL SECURITY CAMERA - A method for detecting suspicious behavior in an online gaming application is provided. The method initiates with providing an online gaming application to a user. Current gaming activity and social network activity of the user is analyzed. Prior gaming activity and social network activity of the user is also analyzed. A suspicious activity is detected based on the analyzed current gaming activity and social network activity and the analyzed prior gaming activity and social network activity. A constraint of service order is generated which defines an action to be taken in response to the detected suspicious activity.	03-29-2012

Shane Sareli, San Francisco, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110212770	Apparatuses, Methods and Systems for a Virtual Security Camera - The APPARATUSES, METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR AN ONLINE BEHAVIOR MONITOR (“OBM”) transform user social-gaming behavioral pattern data via various OBM components into online social-gaming experience customizations. In one embodiment, to process a virtual security clearance request, the OBM may obtain user online gaming pattern data including gaming actions and their associated timestamps, user online social activities and their associated timestamps; and virtual security clearance evaluation rules. The OBM may generate a social-gaming activity timeline using the gaming actions, social activities and timestamps. By applying the virtual security clearance evaluation rules to the social-gaming activity timeline, the OBM may calculate evaluation scores. The OBM may compare the evaluation scores to the evaluation score thresholds to generate virtual security clearance flags, and may determine whether any virtual security clearance flags were generated based on the comparison. The OBM may, upon determining that no virtual security clearance flags were generated, obtain user online gaming action input and user gaming environment data, and generate updated user gaming environment data using the user online gaming action input.	09-01-2011
20130123018	INTEGRATION OF MULTIPLE GAMES - Methods, systems, and computer programs are presented for providing online games. One method includes operations for providing access to a plurality of online games and to a wrapper game, where each of the online games, as well as the wrapper game, are directly accessible utilizing a corresponding internet address which is different for each online game. A virtual currency is shared by the plurality of online games. Additionally, a shared navigation bar is provided, and each of the online games includes the shared navigation bar in a graphic user interface (GUI) of the game.	05-16-2013
20140038726	Integration of Multiple Games - Methods, systems, and computer programs are presented for providing online games that are non-monolithic programs. One method includes an operation for providing access to a plurality of online games and to a wrapper game. Each of the online games and the wrapper game is directly accessible to be loaded utilizing a corresponding internet address, which is different for each online game. The wrapper game includes options to load any of the plurality of online games. In addition, the method includes another operation for providing a chat interface in the plurality of online games and in the wrapper game. The chat interface allows users accessing any of the online games to exchange messages with other users accessing any of the online games, and the chat interface is unavailable to users currently absent from the online games and absent from the wrapper game.	02-06-2014
20140121027	INTEGRATION OF MULTIPLE GAMES - Methods, systems, and computer programs are presented for providing online games that are non-monolithic programs. One method includes an operation for providing a shared navigation interface in a plurality of game applications to be rendered on a mobile device. The shared navigation interface includes options for loading and executing each of the game applications from the plurality of game applications, and progress made in each game application is independent from progress made in other game applications from the plurality of game applications. Further, the method includes operations for loading and executing a first game application from the plurality of game applications on the mobile device, and for detecting a selection, made by a user playing the first game, of a second game application in the shared navigation interface. The second game application is loaded and executed in response to the detecting.	05-01-2014

Shane Saunderson, Montreal CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080300722	AMPHIBIOUS ROBOTIC DEVICE - A robotic device for navigating in at least a liquid medium, includes a legged propulsion system having a series of legs external of a body of the robotic device, each of the legs being independently driven and mounted to the body for pivotal movement about a respective transverse axis. The legs oscillating relative to the body about the respective transverse axis such that interaction between the legs and the liquid medium produces propulsive forces that displace the robotic device within the liquid medium. A control system is operatively connected to the legged propulsion system for autonomous control and operation of the robotic device based on information received from at least one sensor providing data about an environment of the device.	12-04-2008

Shane Siebanaler, San Antonio, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100038076	EXPANDABLE TUBULARS FOR USE IN GEOLOGIC STRUCTURES - An expandable tubular includes a plurality of leaves formed from sheet material that have curved surfaces. The leaves extend around a portion or fully around the diameter of the tubular structure. Some of the adjacent leaves of the tubular are coupled together. The tubular is compressed to a smaller diameter so that it can be inserted through previously deployed tubular assemblies. Once the tubular is properly positioned, it is deployed and coupled or not coupled to a previously deployed tubular assembly. The inventive tubular is useful for all types of wells and boreholes.	02-18-2010

Shane Sincich, Toronto CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090192869	Marketing Control Center - A computer system is configured to implement efficient marketing campaigns across a plurality of platforms to a plurality of consumers. The computer comprising memory and a processor for storing an executing instructions for implementing the marketing campaign. The memory includes a community manager, campaign manager, content management system and rules engine. The community manager is configured to allow a user to manage and dynamically segment the plurality consumers. The campaign manager is configured to allow the user to establish a plurality of marketing campaigns for targeting at least a predefined segment of the plurality of consumers, each of the marketing campaigns including a plurality of different tactics. The content management system is configured to allow the user to create, host and manage content in real-time for the marketing campaign. The rules engine is configured to implement one or both of different tactics or different campaigns in accordance a predefined set of rules, each rule defining a trigger event and corresponding rule criteria. The processor is further configured to implement the rules when the trigger event is detected and the rules criteria are met, thereby facilitating cross-platform integration.	07-30-2009

Shane Skikne, Middleton, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110302718	WEIGHT-STABILIZING STRETCHER - A flat backboard for an injured person to lie upon is supported between two rigid support poles. The support poles are connected at each end of the stretcher to each other by an elevated support assembly. The support assembly has a handlebar structure and a mount assembly; this mount assembly has a central axle, around which the handlebar assembly fits, allowing for the handlebars to rotate without the mount assembly or the backboard rotating. When the holder of the handlebars generates a rocking motion, the central shaft rotates in the mount assembly, such that the weight of the injured person is supported by the mount assembly, but the rocking motion is not communicated to the mount assembly or the backboard.	12-15-2011
20140007350	WEIGHT-STABILIZING STRETCHER - A flat backboard for an injured person to lie upon is supported between two rigid support poles. The support poles are connected at each end of the stretcher to each other by an elevated support assembly. The support assembly has a handlebar structure and a mount assembly; this mount assembly has a central axle, around which the handlebar assembly fits, allowing for the handlebars to rotate without the mount assembly or the backboard rotating. When the holder of the handlebars generates a rocking motion, the central shaft rotates in the mount assembly, such that the weight of the injured person is supported by the mount assembly, but the rocking motion is not communicated to the mount assembly or the backboard.	01-09-2014

Shane Smith, Los Angeles, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120198639	Combination Brush and Jag - A combination brush and jag comprising a stem, a set of short bristles having first longitudinal length and a first transverse diameter; a set of long bristles having a second longitudinal length and a second transverse diameter; the set of short bristles and long bristles positioned adjacent to each other and secured in between the stem, wherein the first transverse diameter is smaller than the second transverse diameter and a bore diameter and the first longitudinal length is approximately the same as or shorter than the second longitudinal length.	08-09-2012

Shane Smith, Malibu, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100225080	Articulated Two-piece Wheeled Sport Board with Rigid Flexible Connector - A two-piece articulated skateboard includes two sections connected by a connector. Standard skateboard trucks and wheels are attached to the sections at opposite ends of the articulated skateboard and swiveling casters are attached to the bottom of each section and positioned towards the connector. When riding like a one-piece skateboard, the rider's feet are placed over the trucks and the swiveling casters do not touch the ground. The connector only allows enough vertical movement around the lateral axis so that when the rider shifts his weight towards the connector, the swiveling casters are lowered to the ground and engaged, enabling the two-piece articulated skateboard to slide sideways. The connector provides for a small amount of left-to-right motion around the vertical axis, providing the ability to bend the board while in a slide and to facilitate turns and stops.	09-09-2010
20110148074	Articulated Two-piece Snowboard With Rigid, Flexible Connector - A two-piece snowboard includes an improved bottom shape and connector. The bottom surface of each snowboard section facilitates three primary functions: riding in a straight line, turning, and stopping. The bottom surfaces are concave or substantially flat, and grooves or ribs are provided along bottom edges of the sections to provide for turning and/or braking. Thus placed, the grooves and/or ribs do not interfere with straight line riding. The connector is somewhat stiff, and resists twisting. An example of a suitable connector is a length of reinforced hydraulic hose. The connector allows both vertical and horizontal flexing to facilitate riding over irregular terrain, while resisting twisting between sections to facilitate control. In one embodiment, the two-piece snowboard is constructed from sandwiching upper platforms provided by a donor snowboard between a connector assembly and bottom platforms according to the present invention.	06-23-2011

Shane Spruill, Silver Spring, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110297247	Vent Seal for Inflatable Devices - A seal for vent openings of inflatable structures is provided that includes an interior and an exterior component that can be affixed to each other and to the inflatable structure and allows for higher pressures to be maintained within the inflatable structure.	12-08-2011

Shane Steagall, Houston, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110245428	Polystyrene Blends - A method of preparing a polystyrene blend that includes combining a first polystyrene composition having a first melt flow index with a second polystyrene composition having a second melt flow index and forming a polystyrene blend, the second melt flow index being at least 2 dg/min higher that the first melt flow index. The polystyrene blend has an observed tensile strength value greater than 3% above the expected tensile strength value. The second polystyrene composition can include a recycled polystyrene material, which can include expanded polystyrene. An alternate method of preparing the polystyrene blend includes combining a polystyrene composition with a styrene monomer to form a reaction mixture, polymerizing the reaction mixture and obtaining a polystyrene blend, where the polystyrene containing composition has a melt flow index at least 2 dg/min higher than the melt flow index of the styrene monomer after it has been polymerized.	10-06-2011
20110267920	Method and Apparatus for Controlling Residence Time Distribution in Continuous Stirred-Tank Reactors - The present invention includes an apparatus and method for narrowing the residence time distribution of a continuous stirred-tank reactor, or CSTR, which includes the optional procedures of: decreasing the vertical cross-sectional area of the reactor's agitator blades; decreasing the RPM of the agitator blades; and increasing the reactor's L/D ratio. The CSTR can be used in the production of monovinylidene aromatic polymers, such as high impact polystyrene.	11-03-2011
20120259071	Polystyrene Blends - A method of preparing a polystyrene blend that includes combining a first polystyrene composition having a first melt flow index with a second polystyrene composition having a second melt flow index and forming a polystyrene blend, the second melt flow index being at least 2 dg/min higher that the first melt flow index. The polystyrene blend has an observed tensile strength value greater than 3% above the expected tensile strength value. The second polystyrene composition can include a recycled polystyrene material, which can include expanded polystyrene. An alternate method of preparing the polystyrene blend includes combining a polystyrene composition with a styrene monomer to form a reaction mixture, polymerizing the reaction mixture and obtaining a polystyrene blend, where the polystyrene containing composition has a melt flow index at least 2 dg/min higher than the melt flow index of the styrene monomer after it has been polymerized.	10-11-2012
20130210948	Polystyrene Blends - A method of preparing a polystyrene blend that includes combining a first polystyrene composition having a first melt flow index with a second polystyrene composition having a second melt flow index and forming a polystyrene blend, the second melt flow index being at least 2 dg/min higher that the first melt flow index. The polystyrene blend has an observed tensile strength value greater than 3% above the expected tensile strength value. The second polystyrene composition can include a recycled polystyrene material, which can include expanded polystyrene. An alternate method of preparing the polystyrene blend includes combining a polystyrene composition with a styrene monomer to form a reaction mixture, polymerizing the reaction mixture and obtaining a polystyrene blend, where the polystyrene containing composition has a melt flow index at least 2 dg/min higher than the melt flow index of the styrene monomer after it has been polymerized.	08-15-2013

Shane Stilson, Bountiful, UT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130011220	System and Method For Controlling A Teleoperated Robotic Agile Lift System - A method for controlling a tele-operated robot agile lift system is disclosed. The method comprises manipulating a human-machine interface of a master robot located on a mobile platform. The human machine interface is kinematically equivalent to a user's arm with a plurality of support members. A position value and a torque value is measured for each support member. The position value and torque value are communicated to support members of a kinematically equivalent slave arm to position the support members to correspond with a position of the human-machine interface.	01-10-2013

Shane Storman, Binghamton, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100250073	System And Method For Dynamically Maintaining The Stability Of A Material Handling Vehicle Having A Vertical Lift - A system and method that maintains the dynamic stability of a material handling vehicle having a vertical lift. The method allows static vehicle properties, such as vehicle weight, wheelbase length, and wheel configuration, and dynamic operating parameters, such as vehicle velocity, floor grade, lift position, and load weight, to be accounted for when maintaining the dynamic stability of a moving material handling vehicle. The method may include calculating and predicting center-of-gravity parameters, wheel loads, and projected force vectors multiple times a second and adjusting vehicle operating parameters in response thereto to maintain vehicle stability.	09-30-2010

Shane Taghavi, Woodland Hills, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120285058	PRINTABLE WRISTBAND FORM - A printable wristband form includes a plurality of wristbands cut into a multi-layer sheet of the form. Each wristband includes a release tab formed at an end thereof. A release liner is disposed between layers of the sheet in a single region defined by the release tabs. The form preferably includes adult sized wristbands and infant sized wristbands arranged on the same sheet for use in hospital maternity settings.	11-15-2012
20130101758	IDENTIFICATION DEVICE HAVING ANTIMICROBIAL PROPERTIES - An identification device, preferably a wristband or adhesive label, is configured to receive identifying indicia by means of a direct thermal printer. A direct thermal layer includes antimicrobial particles embedded therein and is exposed, i.e., does not have a protective overcoat or varnish covering the direct thermal layer. The antimicrobial particles increase the surface available silver ions and are preferably formed of an aqueous dispersion of silver chloride-coated titanium dioxide particles. The antimicrobial particles may also be formed of an inorganic silver-containing compound such as silver zirconium phosphates or a silver substituted zeolite.	04-25-2013
20140141182	IDENTIFICATION DEVICE HAVING ANTIMICROBIAL PROPERTIES - An identification device, preferably a wristband or adhesive label, is configured to receive identifying indicia by means of a direct thermal printer. A direct thermal layer includes antimicrobial particles embedded therein and is exposed, i.e., does not have a protective overcoat or varnish covering the direct thermal layer. The antimicrobial particles increase the surface available silver ions and are preferably formed of an aqueous dispersion of silver chloride-coated titanium dioxide particles. The antimicrobial particles may also be formed of an inorganic silver-containing compound such as silver zirconium phosphates or a silver substituted zeolite.	05-22-2014

Shane Taghavi, San Fernando, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090286033	PRINTABLE FORM HAVING DURABLE RESISTANT WRISTBAND AND LABELS - A printable identification medium, namely wristbands, labels, tags, or sheets including combinations thereof comprises a polymeric substrate bonded to a printed media layer. The printable media layer includes a core layer with an image receiving layer on one side and an adhesive layer on an opposite side. The media layer is constructed such that the identification medium and printed indicia is durable against abrasions, water, soap, hand sanitizers and other solvents in the environment. The core layer may be constructed of polymeric compounds, synthetic paper compounds, or cellulose paper. The image receiving layer is optimized to receive printable identification information thereon from a standard printer.	11-19-2009

Shane Thomas, San Luis Obispo, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090187481	AUTOMATIC GENERATION OF ELECTRONIC ADVERTISING MESSAGES - A facility for generating an advertising message is described. The facility extracts visual content from a model web page. The facility then constructs an advertising message that contains the extracted visual content.	07-23-2009

Shane Thornwall, San Diego, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090135087	Metamaterial Structures with Multilayer Metallization and Via - Techniques and apparatus based on metamaterial structures are provided for antenna and transmission line devices, including multilayer metallization metamaterial structures with one or more conductive vias connecting conductive parts in two different metallization layers.	05-28-2009
20100033394	OPTIMIZED CAPACITIVE DIPOLE ANTENNA - A capacitively coupled dipole antenna is coupled to a substrate such that a capacitative portion of the antenna spans a void in the substrate.	02-11-2010
20100109971	METAMATERIAL STRUCTURES WITH MULTILAYER METALLIZATION AND VIA - Techniques and apparatus based on metamaterial structures are provided for antenna and transmission line devices, including multilayer metallization metamaterial structures with one or more conductive vias connecting conductive parts in two different metallization layers.	05-06-2010
20110241946	HOLLOW CELL CRLH ANTENNA DEVICES - A CRLH antenna device is presented having a hollow cell patch structure.	10-06-2011
20120001804	CRLH ANTENNA STRUCTURES - A variety of configurations for a CRLH structured antenna in a wireless device are presented. An antenna having portions of the CRLH structure positioned on different layers provides an elevated structure. An antenna is presented having a double folded antenna structure, wherein a cell patch includes extensions on multiple layers of a substrate.	01-05-2012

Shane Vorac, Kalamazoo, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100187851	REMOVABLE VISOR - A removable visor and method for installing a removable visor is provided. The removable visor includes a cover having a slot, a bracket, positioned inside the cover, having a flexible snap configured to be inserted into the slot, an elbow, attached to the bracket through an opening in the cover, an arm extending from the elbow and a visor attached to the arm. The top of the bracket of the assembled visor, having at least one lobe, is inserted through an opening in the interior ceiling of the vehicle. The bracket is rotated inside the cover so that the flexible snap engages the slot and locks the bracket to the cover, wherein the at least one lobe pinches down on the interior ceiling, connecting the removable visor to the interior ceiling.	07-29-2010

Shane Weckerly, Bowling Green, KY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120294731	Pump System and Method of Use - A multi-pump assembly and method of use including a housing and at least two pumps contained within the housing is described, wherein each pump has a performance level. In an embodiment, the performance level of each pump is the same. In another embodiment, the performance level of each pump is different. The assembly may also include a common electrical inlet, a common fuel inlet connection, a common fuel outlet connection, a pressure regulator, a final filter, an outlet check valve connected to each pump, a plurality of over pressure relief valves connected to each pump and an over pressure relief passage formed around the pumps in the housing, an electronic controller capable of operating each pump independently, a fuel filter and a pressure regulator in the housing to form a returnless fuel supply, and/or a final filter. The assembly may be used in a multiple carburetor or fuel injection applications.	11-22-2012
20120294732	Pump System and Method of Use - A pump assembly and method of use is described, wherein the pump assembly includes a housing and a pump contained in the housing, wherein the pump has a performance level. The assembly may also include an electrical inlet, a fuel inlet connection, a fuel outlet connection, a pressure regulator, a final filter, an outlet check valve connected to each pump, at least one over pressure relief valve connected to the pump and an over pressure relief passage formed around the pump in the housing, an electronic controller capable of controlling the pump, a fuel filter and a pressure regulator in the housing to form a returnless fuel supply, and/or a final filter. The assembly may be used in a multiple carburetor or fuel injector applications.	11-22-2012

Shane Wiercinski, Wausau, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120223020	COMPOSITE MEDIA FOR WATER TREATMENT PROCESSES AND METHODS OF USING SAME - Systems and methods for treating a stream comprising a hydrocarbon liquid and an aqueous-based liquid are provided. The systems and methods may utilize a media composite comprising a mixture of a cellulose-based material and a polymer. In certain systems and methods, the media composite is capable of being backwashed. The stream comprising the hydrocarbon liquid and aqueous-based liquid may be separated by contacting the stream with the media composite. In certain system and methods, the stream comprising the hydrocarbon liquid and aqueous-based liquid may be coalesced by contacting the stream with the media composite.	09-06-2012
20140291249	COMPOSITE MEDIA FOR WATER TREATMENT PROCESSES AND METHODS OF USING SAME - Systems and methods for treating a stream comprising hydrocarbons and an aqueous-based liquid are provided. The systems and methods may utilize a media composite comprising a mixture of a cellulose-based material and a polymer. In certain systems and methods, the media composite is capable of being backwashed. The stream comprising the hydrocarbons and aqueous-based liquid may be separated by contacting the stream with the media composite. In certain system and methods, the stream comprising the hydrocarbons and aqueous-based liquid may be coalesced by contacting the stream with the media composite.	10-02-2014

Shane Wilson, Buckinghamshire GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110035610	ENERGY SAVING METHOD AND SYSTEM - A method for controlling the power consumption in a peer-to-peer (P2P) network of content delivery devices is provided. The method comprises the steps of: determining the capacity of the network to deliver each content unit stored on a device; determining the demand of the network for each content unit stored on the device; comparing the capacity with the demand for each content unit stored on the device; and controlling the power supplied to said device based on said comparison.	02-10-2011

Shane Zwezdaryk, Toronto CA