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Andrew Shea, Beaverton, OR US
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20140308977 | PASSIVE CHECK-IN - A system to effectuate passive check-in with respect to a user's mobile device is described. A server system may be configured to receive communications from a GPS-enabled mobile device (e.g., a mobile phone), extract a stream of locations from the received communications, and use the location information to determine whether a boundary-crossing event has occurred with respect to the mobile device. In response to detecting a boundary-crossing event, the server may communicate a message, such as a recommendation, to the mobile device. | 10-16-2014 |
Brian R. Shea, Windsor, CT US
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20140202663 | SUB FREEZING LOAD HEAT EXCHANGER BYPASS - An air-liquid heat exchanger assembly for an environmental control system of an aircraft is provided including a heat exchanger configured to transfer heat between air and a liquid. The heat exchanger includes a first chamber and a second chamber arranged generally in series relative to a flow of the liquid. A movable bypass valve is operably coupled to a controller. The bypass valve is positioned between and coupled to the first chamber and the second chamber. The bypass valve is configured to control the flow of the liquid through the second chamber and a bypass conduit in response to measured operating conditions of the assembly. | 07-24-2014 |
20140293540 | Heat Exchanger for Aircraft Application - A heat exchanger includes a plurality of mini-channel tubes. The mini-channel tubes extends for an axial length defined between two manifolds. The mini-channel tubes include a plurality of generally rectangular flow passages. The generally rectangular flow passages are aligned adjacent to each other to define a lateral dimension. A first lateral width of the generally rectangular passages is defined with a ratio of the axial length to the first lateral width being between 201.3 and 215.3. An aircraft system is also disclosed. | 10-02-2014 |
20140299303 | COOLING TUBE INCLUDED IN AIRCRAFT HEAT EXCHANGER - A channel tube includes a body having first and second surfaces extending between first and second opposing ends to define a tube width. The first and second surfaces are separated from each other by a distance defining a tube height. A plurality of ports extend through the body and between the first and second surfaces to define a fluid path extending in a direction of the tube width. Each port defines a plurality of walls and a plurality of ribs having a thermal conductive surface to transfer heat therethrough. A first wall extends in a direction of the tube width. The second wall extends in a direction of the tube width and is disposed opposite the first wall. At least one rib is integrally formed between the first and second walls and extends perpendicular thereto. | 10-09-2014 |
Chioe J.a. Shea, Cincinnati, OH US
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20160024551 | MULTI-TIERED, HIGH THROUGH-PUT SCREEN FOR COMPOUNDS EFFECTIVE AGAINST BACTERIAL BIOFILM COMPOUNDS EFFECTIVE FOR INHIBITING AND ERADICATING BACTERIAL BIOFILM - A high through-put screening method for identifying agents effective for inhibiting biofilm formation and/or killing established biofilm are disclosed. The method includes three tiers, and each tier includes three specific biological process assays. The tier levels are a primary screen, a confirmation screen, and a dose-response screen, and the biological process assays include as says for total bacterial growth, bacterial metabolic activity, and biofilm formation. | 01-28-2016 |
Daniel Patrick Shea, Richmond Hill CA
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20150054910 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING INCOMING CALLS - A system is provided that provides for the prioritization of incoming calls to a communications device based on respective caller profiles. Each profile may include a caller priority value. The system may prioritize an incoming call based on the priority value. The priority value may be updated manually or automatically in accordance with a variety of factors. While the communications device receive an incoming call while an existing call is active, the communications device may request a call management command at the communications device or provide a notification that an incoming call has been received and is pending in accordance with the respective caller profile. | 02-26-2015 |
David Glen Shea, Abbotsford CA
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20110166769 | Supplemental Vapor Fuel Injection System for Internal Combustion Engines - A supplemental vapor fuel injection system for internal combustion engines capable of utilizing numerous supplemental vapor type fuels such as propane, compressed natural gas (CNG), liquid natural gas (LNG), butane, ammonia, biogas, hydrogen, ammonia, and Hythane®. The system includes a vaporizer/pressure regulator that provides pressure regulated vapor fuel to two specially designed vapor fuel injectors and a controller unit capable of real-time control of the vapor fuel injectors. The injectors meter precise amounts of vapor fuel into a manifold that combines the vapor for delivery to a directional nozzle located in an airstream of the diesel engine. | 07-07-2011 |
Jacqueline Elizabeth Shea, Wokingham Berkshire GB
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20090252766 | ATTENUATED GRAM NEGATIVE BACTERIA - Disclosed and claimed are a mutant of a gram negative bacterium, wherein said bacterium has at least one mutation in a nucleotide sequence which codes for a polypeptide having an identity which is equal or more than 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, or 99% with an amino acid sequence coded by a nucleotide sequence selected from the group consisting of nucleotide sequences identified SEQ ID NO: 2, 6, 9, 12, 16, 19, 22, 25, 28, 31, 34, 37, 40, 43, 46, 49, 52, 55, 58, 61, 64, 67, 70, 75, 78, 81, 84, 87, 90, 93; said mutation resulting in attenuated virulence of the bacterium. Immunogenic compositions and vaccines containing such a mutant are also disclosed and claimed. | 10-08-2009 |
20120009218 | Attenuated Gram Negative Bacteria - Disclosed and claimed are a mutant of a gram negative bacterium, wherein said bacterium has at least one mutation in a nucleotide sequence which codes for a polypeptide having an identity which is equal or more than 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, or 99% with an amino acid sequence coded by a nucleotide sequence selected from the group consisting of nucleotide sequences identified SEQ ID NO: 2, 6, 9, 12, 16, 19, 22, 25, 28, 31, 34, 37, 40, 43, 46, 49, 52, 55, 58, 61, 64, 67, 70, 75, 78, 81, 84, 87, 90, 93; said mutation resulting in attenuated virulence of the bacterium. Immunogenic compositions and vaccines containing such a mutant are also disclosed and claimed. | 01-12-2012 |
Jacqueline Elizabeth Shea, Berkshire GB
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20080274139 | Attenuated microorganisms for the treatment of infection - The present invention pertains to a | 11-06-2008 |
Jing Ye Shea, Groveland, MA US
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20160084984 | Systems and Methods For The Automatic Detection of Lithium Batteries in Cargo, Baggage, Parcels, and Other Containers - The present specification discloses methods for scanning objects for the presence of lithium batteries. Normalized transmission X-ray data is used to generate organic, effective Z, and attenuation-based images. These images are then segmented using a combination of thresholding and region growing techniques to identify regions of interest. The regions are classified as lithium batteries or other objects, based on characteristics such as area of the region, its organic intensity, Z | 03-24-2016 |
Katharine Anne Shea, Providence, RI US
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20140164086 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ASSISTING AND INCENTIVIZING CONSUMERS - Systems and processes are disclosed for assisting and incentivizing a user to save money by avoiding impulsive purchases. In certain embodiments, disclosed embodiments may include mechanisms to receive a user-defined goal for saving money and to receive item identifying information relating to an item not purchased by the user in accomplishing the goal. The disclosed embodiments also include mechanisms that determine the price of the item based on the identifying information and determine the amount of savings based on the price of the item. The disclosed embodiments may also be configured to determine and offer a reward to the user based on the amount of savings and to provide to the user a history record of one or more items not purchased in accomplishing the user's goal. | 06-12-2014 |
20140164234 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SPLITTING A BILL ASSOCIATED WITH A RECEIPT - Systems and processes are disclosed for providing bill splitting processes for splitting a bill amount among a set of purchasers. In one example, the disclosed embodiments may receive receipt information reflecting a bill to be split among a group of purchasers. The disclosed embodiments may parse the receipt information to extract one or more items or services having monetary value and generate a list of the items or services included in the receipt. The disclosed embodiments may also identify the group of purchasers that will participate in paying a proportion of the bill associated with the receipt. Further, disclosed embodiments may be configured to determine a proportion of payment of the total amount of the bill for each purchaser in the group of purchasers. In addition, the disclosed embodiments may be configured to provide mechanisms that enable at least one purchaser to provide payment for the at least one purchaser's payment amount for the bill, such as providing interfaces that allow the user to pay electronically using e-commerce payment systems or financial service products. | 06-12-2014 |
Kevin Gerard Shea, Boise, ID US
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20140135641 | DEVICE FOR EVACUATING AND/OR MONITORING GAS LEAKING FROM A PATIENT DURING SURGERY OR ANESTHETIZATION - A system is described herein for evacuating gas as it is leaking from a patient's airway. The system comprises a gas evacuation flowpath configured for collecting a gas flow escaping from the patient when inserted into the patient's airway. A vacuum source is connected to the gas evacuation flowpath. Devices that may be employed as part of the system and a method for evacuating gas from a patient are also described. | 05-15-2014 |
Kiernan Shea, Brooks, NY US
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20150316347 | Hand Guard Installation Mechanism - A hand guard installation mechanism for securing a hand guard over the barrel of a firearm includes a tapered locking element that extends at least partially through the hand guard and interfaces with a surface of the barrel nut of the firearm. A fastener mates with the locking element, drawing the locking element at least farther into the hand guard and against the surface of the barrel nut. As the locking element is drawn against the barrel nut, the hand guard is tightened against the barrel nut such that the hand guard is secured in place against the receiver of the firearm. | 11-05-2015 |
Lonnie D. Shea, Evanston, IL US
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20150190485 | PEPTIDE CONJUGATED PARTICLES - The present invention provides compositions comprising peptide-coupled biodegradable poly(lactide-co-glycolide) (PLG) particles In particular, PLG particles are surface-functionalized to allow for coupling of peptide molecules to the surface of the particles (e.g., for use in eliciting induction of immunological tolerance). | 07-09-2015 |
20150209293 | PEPTIDE CONJUGATED PARTICLES - The present invention provides compositions comprising peptide-coupled biodegradable poly(lactide-co-glycolide) (PLG) particles In particular, PLG particles are surface-functionalized to allow for coupling of peptide molecules to the surface of the particles (e.g., for use in eliciting induction of immunological tolerance). | 07-30-2015 |
20150283218 | PEPTIDE CONJUGATED PARTICLES - The present invention provides compositions comprising peptide-coupled biodegradable poly(lactide-co-glycolide) (PLG) particles In particular, PLG particles are surface-functionalized to allow for coupling of peptide molecules to the surface of the particles (e.g., for use in eliciting induction of immunological tolerance). | 10-08-2015 |
Matt Shea, Cambridge, MA US
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20150179609 | METHOD FOR INTERCONNECTING DIE AND SUBSTRATE IN AN ELECTRONIC PACKAGE - A method for interconnecting a die on a substrate of an electronic package. The method includes the steps of forming a plurality of free-end wire bonds on the die, wherein the free-end wire bonds are upstanding from the die, and encapsulating the free-end wire bonds in an encapsulation layer. Planarizing the encapsulation layer is performed so that the free-end wire bonds are exposed for electrical connection. Interconnecting the free-end wire bonds is provided by applying an interconnection layer on the encapsulation layer. | 06-25-2015 |
Michael Joseph Shea, Green Bay, WI US
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20140265131 | SHOOTING RANGE TARGET ASSEMBLY - A shooting range target assembly and a method for moving and positioning the target in a controlled manner are disclosed. The assembly includes a conveyor line containing a carriage, a drive, a target assembly, a turning and positioning mechanism and a programmable logic for setting and controlling the movement of the carriage. Controlling the movement, positioning of the target and maintaining target position are accomplished by properly balancing a torque force applied onto a pulley wheel, a drag force applied by a detent assembly and a force applied by a brake. The assembly is configured for moving the target along the conveyor and turning it such that the front side, the back side or an edge faces the shooter. | 09-18-2014 |
Ming-Ho Shea, Tanen Wan CN
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20090211498 | Pallet and Pallet Support Thereof - The present invention provides a pallet and a pallet support. The pallet comprises a carrier and a plurality of pallet supports. Each pallet support comprises: a cover member, a retaining board, a retaining wall, a cannular piece, and a base member. The retaining board comprises a first hole; the cover member comprises a second hole, and the base member comprises a third hole. The retaining wall and the cannular piece are located on the base member, wherein the retaining board is located above the retaining wall; the cannular piece is connected to the cover member by passing through the first hole, such that the carrier can be supported between the cover member and the retaining board. The retaining board and the retaining wall are both made of paper material. | 08-27-2009 |
Nick Shea, Auckland NZ
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20140348992 | JUICE PROCESSING - Method and system are provided for processing a fruit product that has been impacted by a disease. The fruit product yields a higher than normal acidity and bitterness due to the disease. The fruit product also yields a higher cloudiness than a fruit product that is not impacted by the disease. The fruit product is processed to yield a consumable product. | 11-27-2014 |
Patrick James Shea, Boston, MA US
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20160086257 | Interactive Sale Generation And Purchase Coordination Digital Media - A computer implemented method and a sales management system (SMS) for generating sales through interactive digital content (IDC) integrate multiple electronic commerce service providers (ECSPs) for facilitating purchase of multiple sale items from within digital media. The SMS preferably inserts an indicator element at a predefined location within the IDC in the digital media that, when activated, invokes a display of multiple sale item indicators. When a sale item indicator is activated, the SMS retrieves sale item information associated with the sale item, and selects an ECSP for completing the purchase of the sale item. The SMS displays a dynamic interactive display element (DIDE) linked to the activated sale item indicator. The DIDE displays sale item information and provides direct purchasing options. The SMS renders a content display interface associated with the selected ECSP based on a selection of one of the purchasing options for initiating purchase of the sale item. | 03-24-2016 |
Peter John Shea, Scituate, MA US
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20140129307 | System and Method for Facilitating Commercial Interactions via a Physical Insignia - According to aspects of the present invention, a system, method, and device utilizes insignia such as electronic near field communication (e.g., NFC or RFID) tags or preprogrammed visual insignia (e.g., QR code or bar code) attached to or associated with physical products or service offerings and linked to an Internet-based user interface with a supporting database. In different embodiments, the present invention includes: a registration management component; an offer management component; a loyalty program management component, a referral management component; a purchase and service management component; a customer feedback component; and an interaction tracking component. | 05-08-2014 |
Richard Shea, Kenmore, WA US
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20140330309 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATING FISTULAS IN THE LUNG AND TRACHEA - In certain embodiments, a device is configured to be compressed and inserted into the distal end of an endoscope. The delivery device can be configured to deliver the delivery catheter to the site of one or more fistulas in the wall of a body cavity or lumen within a patient. The delivery catheter is configured to deliver the device to the site of the one or more fistulas. The device is configured to expand at the site of the one or more fistulas and substantially seal the fistula in one or more directions. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the device is coated with and/or constructed of biocompatible material. In some configurations, the device is configured to be implanted for an extended period of time or even permanently. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the device is constructed of biodegradable, dissolvable and/or bioabsorbable material. | 11-06-2014 |
Roy S. Shea, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20160077204 | MEASUREMENT ACCURACY CLASSIFIER FOR HIGH-RESOLUTION RANGING - A system is provided with a ranging transmitter and receiver pair or a transceiver pair. The system classifies a group of radio frequency (RF) channels between ranging transmitter and receiver pairs. In a first scenario, a ranging transmitter transmits at least three channels to an active reflecting receiver. A ranging receiver then receives reflected instances of the at least three transmitted channels from the active reflecting receiver. A processor of the system then determines a ranging measurement between the ranging transmitter and the active reflecting receiver based on measured phase changes and received signal strength and assigns a classification to the determined ranging measurement indicating a relative level of accuracy for the determined ranging measurement. The classification may be a general classification, a linearity classification, a multipath classification, or a combination classification that is based on both a linearity classification and a multipath classification. | 03-17-2016 |
Ryan P. Shea, Wamego, KS US
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20150292171 | Snow Wing Hard Link With Adjustable Float Capability - A hard link, which is connected to a moldboard of a machine, includes a first range of float capability and a second range of float capability. The second range of float capability may provide a greater float height to the moldboard than the first range of float capability. In another embodiment, a machine includes a moldboard, a jib arm operatively configured to raise and lower the moldboard, and a link attaching the jib arm to the moldboard. The link includes two discrete float capabilities. | 10-15-2015 |
Shu Kei Shea, Hongkong CN
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20120043892 | LED TUBE SYSTEM - The invention relates to an LED tube system for driving at least one LED assembly comprising: an LED tube housing for containing the at least one LED assembly, two pairs of mains input terminals (A, B) provided at ends of the LED tube housing for receiving a mains supply voltage (V | 02-23-2012 |
Tim Shea, Parsippany, NJ US
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20150231063 | Pharmaceutical Compositions Comprising Flurbiprofen - The present invention provides an NSAID such as ibuprofen or flurbiprofen, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof for use in the topical treatment of coughs, especially dry coughs. | 08-20-2015 |
Timothy M. Shea, Fairfax Station, VA US
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20150255971 | OVERHEAD-MOUNTED CABLE AND BUSWAY SUPPORT SYSTEM - An overhead-mounted cable tray and busway support system is provided for supporting communication cables and power busways that are connected to computer equipment housed within a data center. The system includes a plurality of brackets, and a roof mounting assembly. Each of the brackets is formed by a vertical member, a horizontal mounting member having a central portion affixed to a top end of the vertical member that is mountable directly or indirectly to a building roof, two cable tray supports connected to the vertical member at different points, and a busway support. The tray supports and the busway support are cantilevered from a same side of the vertical member so that all of the cables and busways may be conveniently installed from the front side of the cabinets housing the computer equipment. The horizontal mounting member is parallel to the tray supports to resist the torque applied to the brackets from the one-sided weight load of the cables and busways. The busway support mounts two or more horizontal busways at different heights and vertically-staggered with respect to each other to facilitate the installation of busplugs that provide power to the computer equipment. | 09-10-2015 |