Shipley, US
Adam Shipley, San Rafael, CA US
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20110098804 | STENTED TRANSCATHETER PROSTHETIC HEART VALVE DELIVERY SYSTEM AND METHOD - A percutaneous stented valve delivery device including an inner shaft, a sheath, and a delivery capsule. The sheath slidably receives the inner shaft. A capsule proximal zone is attached to the sheath. A capsule distal zone is configured to transition between normal and flared states. A diameter of the distal zone is greater in the flared state, and the capsule includes a shape memory component that naturally assumes the normal state. The device is operable to perform a reversible partial deployment procedure in which a portion of the prosthesis is exposed distal the capsule and allowed to radially expand. Subsequently, with distal advancement of the capsule, the distal zone transitions to the flared state and imparts a collapsing force onto the prosthesis, causing the prosthesis to radially collapse and become recaptured within the delivery capsule. The capsule can include a laser cut tube encapsulated by a polymer. | 04-28-2011 |
20110251681 | Transcatheter Prosthetic Heart Valve Delivery System with Recapturing Feature and Method - A delivery system for percutaneously deploying a prosthetic heart valve. The system includes an inner shaft assembly, a delivery sheath capsule and a handle maintaining a first actuator and a second actuator. The capsule is configured to compressively retain the prosthetic heart valve over the inner shaft assembly. The first actuator is operated to proximally retract the delivery sheath capsule and expose the prosthetic heart valve relative to the capsule. The second actuator is operated to proximally retract the prosthetic heart valve by transmitting forces to the inner shaft assembly. | 10-13-2011 |
20110264203 | Transcatheter Prosthetic Heart Valve Delivery Device With Passive Trigger Release - A delivery device for percutaneously deploying a prosthetic valve includes a sheath, an inner shaft, and a release assembly. The release assembly is disposed between the sheath and the inner shaft, and includes a retraction member, a release member, and a retention member. The retraction member can self-retract in length from an extended condition to a retracted condition. The release member can self-expand from a compressed condition to an expanded condition. The retention member is distal the release member. In a delivery state, the sheath end is distal the retention member, the release member is in the compressed condition and the retraction member in the extended condition to retain the prosthesis. In a deployment state, the sheath end is positioned to permit the release member to self-transition to the expanded condition, allowing the retraction member to self-transition to the retracted condition and release the prosthesis. | 10-27-2011 |
20120022628 | Attachment Mechanism for Stent Release - An attachment mechanism for coupling a stent to a delivery system is disclosed. The attachment mechanism is configured to pivot relative to an inner shaft assembly of the delivery system in order to release the stent from the delivery system. | 01-26-2012 |
20120303111 | Attachment Mechanism for Stent Release - An attachment mechanism for coupling a stent to a delivery system is disclosed. The attachment mechanism is configured to pivot relative to an inner shaft assembly of the delivery system in order to release the stent from the delivery system. | 11-29-2012 |
20130274855 | Transcatheter Prosthetic Heart Valve Delivery Device With Release Features - A delivery system for percutaneously delivering and deploying a stented prosthetic heart valve. The delivery device includes a delivery sheath slidably disposed over an inner shaft, and a capture assembly. The capture assembly includes at least one release feature for releasing the stented prosthetic heart valve from the delivery device. | 10-17-2013 |
20140277419 | Anti-Paravalvular Leakage Component for a Transcatheter Valve Prosthesis - A transcatheter valve prosthesis includes an expandable tubular stent, a prosthetic valve within the stent, and an anti-paravalvular leakage component coupled to and encircling the stent which includes a plurality of self-expanding struts and an annular sealing membrane. Each strut has a first end coupled to a distal end of the stent and a second end not coupled to the stent. Each anti-paravalvular leakage component is moveable between a compressed configuration and a deployed configuration. In the compressed configuration, each strut extends distally away from the distal end of the stent. In the deployed configuration, each strut extends proximally away from the distal end of the stent. In an embodiment hereof, the deployed strut has a C-shape and is twisted such that the C-shape lies in a plane substantially along or tangential with the outer surface of the stent. In another embodiment hereof, the deployed strut is rolled-up and extends radially away from the outer surface of the stent. | 09-18-2014 |
20150018930 | ATTACHMENT MECHANISM FOR STENT RELEASE - An attachment mechanism for coupling a stent to a delivery system is disclosed. The attachment mechanism is configured to pivot relative to an inner shaft assembly of the delivery system in order to release the stent from the delivery system. | 01-15-2015 |
20150025624 | TRANSCATHETER PROSTHETIC HEART VALVE DELIVERY DEVICE WITH PASSIVE TRIGGER RELEASE - A delivery device for percutaneously deploying a prosthetic valve includes a sheath, an inner shaft, and a release assembly. The release assembly is disposed between the sheath and the inner shaft, and includes a retraction member, a release member, and a retention member. The retraction member can self-retract in length from an extended condition to a retracted condition. The release member can self-expand from a compressed condition to an expanded condition. The retention member is distal the release member. In a delivery state, the sheath end is distal the retention member, the release member is in the compressed condition and the retraction member in the extended condition to retain the prosthesis. In a deployment state, the sheath end is positioned to permit the release member to self-transition to the expanded condition, allowing the retraction member to self-transition to the retracted condition and release the prosthesis. | 01-22-2015 |
20150148898 | Anti-Paravalvular Leakage Component for a Transcatheter Valve Prosthesis - A transcatheter valve prosthesis includes an expandable tubular stent, a prosthetic valve within the stent, and an anti-paravalvular leakage component coupled to and encircling the stent which includes a plurality of self-expanding struts and an annular sealing membrane. Each strut has a first end coupled to a distal end of the stent and a second end not coupled to the stent. Each anti-paravalvular leakage component is moveable between a compressed configuration and a deployed configuration. In the compressed configuration, each strut extends distally away from the distal end of the stent. In the deployed configuration, each strut extends proximally away from the distal end of the stent. In an embodiment hereof, the deployed strut has a C-shape and is twisted such that the C-shape lies in a plane substantially along or tangential with the outer surface of the stent. In another embodiment hereof, the deployed strut is rolled-up and extends radially away from the outer surface of the stent. | 05-28-2015 |
20150173895 | TRANSCATHETER PROSTHETIC HEART VALVE DELIVERY SYSTEM WITH RECAPTURING FEATURE AND METHOD - A delivery system for percutaneously deploying a prosthetic heart valve. The system includes an inner shaft assembly, a delivery sheath capsule and a handle maintaining a first actuator and a second actuator. The capsule is configured to compressively retain the prosthetic heart valve over the inner shaft assembly. The first actuator is operated to proximally retract the delivery sheath capsule and expose the prosthetic heart valve relative to the capsule. The second actuator is operated to proximally retract the prosthetic heart valve by transmitting forces to the inner shaft assembly. | 06-25-2015 |
Adam Shipley, Santa Rosa, CA US
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20110264198 | Transcatheter Prosthetic Heart Valve Delivery System and Method with Controlled Expansion of Prosthetic Heart Valve - A delivery system for use with a prosthetic heart valve having a stent frame to which a valve structure is attached includes a shaft assembly including a distal end, an intermediate portion, and a first coupling structure disposed near the distal end and configured to be coupled to a distal end of the prosthetic heart valve via a first tether. A sheath assembly defines a lumen sized to slidably receive the shaft assembly. The delivery system is configured to transition from a loaded state in which the sheath assembly encompasses the prosthetic heart valve to a deployed state in which the sheath assembly is withdrawn from the prosthetic heart valve. The first coupling structure is configured to be manipulated in a first direction to provide a controlled expansion or contraction of the distal end of the prosthetic heart valve. | 10-27-2011 |
20140046435 | STENTED TRANSCATHETER PROSTHETIC HEART VALVE DELIVERY SYSTEM AND METHOD - A percutaneous stented valve delivery device including an inner shaft, a sheath, and a delivery capsule. The sheath slidably receives the inner shaft. A capsule proximal zone is attached to the sheath. A capsule distal zone is configured to transition between normal and flared states. A diameter of the distal zone is greater in the flared state, and the capsule includes a shape memory component that naturally assumes the normal state. The device is operable to perform a reversible partial deployment procedure in which a portion of the prosthesis is exposed distal the capsule and allowed to radially expand. Subsequently, with distal advancement of the capsule, the distal zone transitions to the flared state and imparts a collapsing force onto the prosthesis, causing the prosthesis to radially collapse and become recaptured within the delivery capsule. The capsule can include a laser cut tube encapsulated by a polymer. | 02-13-2014 |
20140148889 | Distal Tip for a Delivery Catheter - Distal tips for use with delivery catheters are disclosed that are configured to maintain complete engagement between the distal tip and a distal opening of a sheath component of the delivery catheter so as to prevent separation therebetween and/or to prevent fish-mouthing of a distal leading edge of the sheath component during in vivo use. Distal tips so configured realize one or more of the objectives of safer tracking of the delivery catheter through the vasculature, safe crossing of the delivery catheter through structural components of the vasculature and heart, such as through native valves, and safe removal of the delivery catheter post deployment. | 05-29-2014 |
20140172075 | Transcatheter Prosthetic Heart Valve Delivery System and Method with Controlled Expansion of Prosthetic Heart Valve - A delivery system for use with a prosthetic heart valve having a stent frame to which a valve structure is attached includes a shaft assembly including a distal end, an intermediate portion, and a first coupling structure disposed near the distal end and configured to be coupled to a distal end of the prosthetic heart valve via a first tether. A sheath assembly defines a lumen sized to slidably receive the shaft assembly. The delivery system is configured to transition from a loaded state in which the sheath assembly encompasses the prosthetic heart valve to a deployed state in which the sheath assembly is withdrawn from the prosthetic heart valve. The first coupling structure is configured to be manipulated in a first direction to provide a controlled expansion or contraction of the distal end of the prosthetic heart valve. | 06-19-2014 |
20140236287 | Transcatheter Valve Prosthesis and a Concurrently Delivered Sealing Component - A method of preventing paravalvular leakage includes concurrent delivery of a heart valve prosthesis and an annular sealing component. During delivery, the sealing component is moved from a first position to a second position of the heart valve prosthesis which is longitudinally spaced apart from the first position of the heart valve prosthesis. The sealing component is secured around the heart valve prosthesis at the second position by a contoured outer surface of the heart valve prosthesis. The sealing component may be a flexible ring or may be a cylindrical flexible sleeve having a plurality of ribs longitudinally extending over the cylindrical sleeve. The ribs operate to deploy the sealing component such that at least a portion of the cylindrical sleeve buckles outwardly away from the outer surface of the heart valve prosthesis. | 08-21-2014 |
Adam J. Shipley, San Rafael, CA US
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20140364939 | Delivery System with Inline Sheath - Systems and methods for delivering and implanting heart valves are disclosed. The delivery systems can include an integrated introducer. The integrated introducer can include a sheath having an inner diameter that is smaller than the outer diameter of a delivery capsule of the delivery system and an outer diameter that is approximately equal to the outer diameter of the delivery capsule. The integrated introducer can include a hub having a hemostatic seal. The hub can have a locking mechanism configured to fix the integrated introducer in place on the delivery system. | 12-11-2014 |
Aric Shipley, Redwood Valley, CA US
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20140248853 | System And Method for Smart Card Based Hardware Root of Trust on Mobile Platforms Using Near Field Communications - The exemplary embodiments described herein relate to systems and methods for identifying and authenticating a mobile platform. One embodiment relates to a method comprising receiving, by a mobile platform, a digital certificate from an integrated circuit card (“ICC”) via close-proximity radio communication, verifying the digital certificate with a digital signature stored on the mobile platform, and booting the mobile platform upon verification of the digital certificate of the ICC. A further embodiment relates to a mobile platform, comprising a non-transitory computer readable storage medium storing a digital signature, and a processor receiving a digital certificate from an integrated circuit card (“ICC”) via close- proximity radio communication between the ICC and the mobile platform, verifying the digital certificate with the digital signature, booting the mobile platform upon verification of the digital certificate of the ICC. | 09-04-2014 |
Blake Shipley, Cincinnati, OH US
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20140156371 | Dynamic Delivery and Use of Electronic Incentives - A host system for a merchant to distributing and redeeming incentives to a consumer is provided. The merchant may create an incentive with specifications that determine the value of the incentive and to which consumers the incentive is available. The consumer may create a list of products, which the host system matches to a database of created incentives. The consumer may select and use one of more of the incentives and also may share incentives with other consumers. The host system also provides for the verification and confirmation of incentive use, thus allowing the issuer and the host system to track incentive efficiency. The host system also allows for dynamic incentive value determination based on consumer activity, such as sharing the incentive, incentive usage, reviewing products, or posting in a forum. | 06-05-2014 |
Blake A. Shipley, Cincinnati, OH US
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20150025971 | USER INITIATED PROMOTIONS USING SOCIAL NETWORKS - Systems and methods are provided for using social media to petition a company for a promotional offer. A user generates a petition that includes a request for a promotional offer from the company. The user can invite other users to join the petition using social media. The user can post the petition to social media. Other users can join the petition. The company can determine whether to offer the promotional offer based on the number of users that join the petition. The terms of the promotional offer can be based on the level of consumer interest and the number of users that join the petition. The company can offer the promotion using social media. | 01-22-2015 |
Blake Alan Shipley, Cincinnati, OH US
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20120316948 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SHARING AND VERIFICATION OF PROMOTIONAL OFFERS - Systems and methods are provided for displaying promotions within an electronic social networking environment. Coupons or vouchers can be claimed by users of the social network. Upon redemption of the coupon or voucher, the systems and methods described herein can validate the coupon or voucher. | 12-13-2012 |
Bruce Shipley, Albuquerque, NM US
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20080205129 | NON-VOLATILE MAGNETIC MEMORY DEVICE - A non-volatile magnetic memory cell having a magnetic element with multiple segments which are not co-linear. Each of the segments is magnetized with a remnant magnetic field using a single write line. The segments can be magnetized in a first direction or a second direction, corresponding to first and second orientations of the memory cell. A sensor is provided to determine the direction in which the segments are magnetized and thereby the orientation of the cell. The segments are oriented such that the magnetic flux fields created by their respective remnant magnetic fields have a cumulative effect at a sensing region of the sensor. The cumulative effect allows a less sensitive sensor to be used than in known device. In various embodiments, the magnetic element can have a number of linear segments or a curved profile. In another embodiment, multiple magnetic elements are magnetized by a single write line. The multiple magnetic elements are arranged such that remnant magnetic field stored in them can be cumulatively sensed. In another embodiment, the magnetic element is arranged to be magnetized in a single general direction, but is shaped such that magnetic flux lines emanate from it in different directions. The different directions are arranged to direct flux lines through the sensing region of a sensor, which measures their cumulative effect. | 08-28-2008 |
Bruce Shipley, Lee'S Summit, MO US
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20100020596 | NON-VOLATILE MAGNETIC MEMORY DEVICE - A non-volatile magnetic memory cell having a magnetic element with multiple segments which are not co-linear. Each of the segments is magnetized with a remnant magnetic field using a single write line. The segments can be magnetized in a first direction or a second direction, corresponding to first and second orientations of the memory cell. A sensor is provided to determine the direction in which the segments are magnetized and thereby the orientation of the cell. The segments are oriented such that the magnetic flux fields created by their respective remnant magnetic fields have a cumulative effect at a sensing region of the sensor. The cumulative effect allows a less sensitive sensor to be used than in known device. In various embodiments, the magnetic element can have a number of linear segments or a curved profile. In another embodiment, multiple magnetic elements are magnetized by a single write line. The multiple magnetic elements are arranged such that remnant magnetic field stored in them can be cumulatively sensed. In another embodiment, the magnetic element is arranged to be magnetized in a single general direction, but is shaped such that magnetic flux lines emanate from it in different directions. The different directions are arranged to direct flux lines through the sensing region of a sensor, which measures their cumulative effect. | 01-28-2010 |
Carrie Shipley, Davenport, IA US
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20140079786 | Fiber Spheres - The disclosure pertains generally to spheres made from a fiber source. These spheres may be used as cores for carrying other ingredients or may be used alone for applications in the food, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, personal care, and industrial industries. In many embodiments the ingredients used in this invention are derived from a natural resource, and are safe to ingest. In some embodiments, the spheres are formed using a centrifugal tumbling-granulating-coating apparatus. | 03-20-2014 |
Carrie Shipley, Muscatine, IA US
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20130071479 | Microspheres - The disclosure relates to substantially uniform, high density microspheres and methods of making the microspheres. The microspheres can be made to be small in size with a narrow range of particle size distribution and a high sphericity. In one aspect, the microspheres provided herein are provided in the form of spherical cores comprising maltodextrin or maltodextrin and starch and are prepared using a centrifugal tumbling-granulating-coating apparatus. In another aspect, the spherical cores can be powder-coated with one or more layers of small particles, such as starch particles. The microspheres provided herein can be used as cores for multi-particulate solid dosage delivery systems as well as other pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, food, personal care, and other applications. | 03-21-2013 |
Charles A. Shipley, Woodland Hills, CA US
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20130002474 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR NEAR FIELD TARGET SIMULATION - A simulation device and a system and method for using the simulation device are disclosed. The simulation device may contain a plurality of antenna elements positionable on or near a radar or other sensing device. The simulation device may be configured to control the plurality of antenna elements to transmit signals that simulate a reflection of an electromagnetic signal off of one or more targets of particular sizes at particular azimuths, elevations, distances, trajectories, and/or velocities. | 01-03-2013 |
20150369905 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR NEAR FIELD TARGET SIMULATION - A simulation device and a system and method for using the simulation device are disclosed. The simulation device may contain a plurality of antenna elements positionable on or near a radar or other sensing device. The simulation device may be configured to control the plurality of antenna elements to transmit signals that simulate a reflection of an electromagnetic signal off of one or more targets of particular sizes at particular azimuths, elevations, distances, trajectories, and/or velocities. | 12-24-2015 |
Craig Robert Shipley, Frisco, TX US
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20140239804 | DEVICES AND METHODS RELATED TO FLAT GAS DISCHARGE TUBES - Disclosed are devices and methods related to flat gas discharge tubes (GDTs). In some embodiments, a plurality of GDTs can be fabricated from an insulator plate having a first side and a second side, with the insulator plate defining a plurality of openings. Each opening can be covered by first and second electrodes on the first and second sides of the insulator plate to thereby define an enclosed gas volume configured for GDT operation. Various examples related to such GDTs, including electrode configurations, opening configurations, pre-ionization features, grouping of a GDT with another GDT or device, and packaging configurations, are disclosed. | 08-28-2014 |
Dan S. Shipley, Murfreesboro, TN US
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20080264542 | Method and apparatus for protecting innerliner splice of a green tire - A method of creating an air barrier on both sides of an innerliner splice on the inside surface of a green tire when a bladder release lubricant is being applied thereto to prevent contamination of the splice. High pressure air is directed through air nozzles on both sides of the innerliner splice just prior to and during the application of the lubricant. A pressure sensor detects high or low air pressure during the creation of the air barriers to stop the spray of lubricant should either situation be detected. | 10-30-2008 |
Erica Shipley, Scotia, NY US
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20140339136 | METHODS FOR UPGRADING OF CONTAMINATED HYDROCARBON STREAMS - A method of upgrading a heteroatom-containing hydrocarbon feed by removing oxidized-heteroatom contaminants is disclosed. The method includes contacting the oxidized-heteroatom-containing hydrocarbon feed with a caustic and a selectivity promoter, and removing the heteroatom contaminants from the heteroatom-containing hydrocarbon feed. | 11-20-2014 |
Fran A Shipley, Eagle Nest, NM US
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20130109801 | Adhesive Compositions and Methods | 05-02-2013 |
Fran A. Shipley, Crosby, TX US
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20090306281 | Polyolefin Adhesive Compositions and Articles Made Therefrom - Provided are adhesive compositions composed of a polyolefin composition comprising at least about 50 wt. % polypropylene and at least one wax. The polymer compositions have a Dot T-Peel of about 1 Newton or more, a branching index (g′) of 0.95 or less measured at the Mz of the polymer, a molecular weight of 100,000 or less, and the adhesive compositions has a fast set time. The packaging industry desires adhesive compositions having a fast set time, such as those setting in less than five seconds from a molten state at conventional packaging operating temperatures to a solid or quasi solid having favorable Dot T-Peel, set time, and or fiber tear adhesion properties. Polymer based adhesives performing within this window are a favorable alternative to conventional formulated adhesives. The provided adhesive compositions exhibit a favorable balance of properties such as high adhesive strength, wide temperature operating window, and fast set time. | 12-10-2009 |
20100059178 | Polyolefin Adhesive Compositions - An adhesive and method for hot melt application. The adhesive comprises polyolefin base polymer, from 1 to 10 wt % of at least one functionalized polyolefin, and from 1 to 15 wt % of a wax, based on the total weight of the polyolefin base polymer, functionalized polyolefin and wax, wherein the wax has a weight average molecular weight at least 8% of the weight average molecular weight of the polyolefin base polymer, viscosity at 190° C. of 60 mPa·s or more, and a crystallization temperature greater than the polyolefin base polymer and greater than 100° C., and wherein the adhesive has at least 5% fiber tear at 2° C., at least 50% fiber tear at 25° C., and a characteristic set time of less than 3 seconds. | 03-11-2010 |
20100132886 | Polyolefin Adhesive Compositions - An adhesive and method for hot melt adhesive application. The adhesive comprises polyolefin base polymer and from 1 to 15 wt % of a at least two wax components, based on the total weight of the polyolefin base polymer and the at least two wax components, wherein the at least two wax components comprise a first wax component having a relatively low weight average molecular weight at least 1000 g/mole less than a second wax component having a relatively high weight average molecular weight. The adhesive may have at least 50% fiber tear at 25° C., and a characteristic set time of less than 3 seconds. The adhesive may also include from 1 to 10 wt % of at least one functionalized polyolefin. | 06-03-2010 |
20100305259 | Polyolefin Adhesive Compositions And Method of Making Thereof - The packaging industry desires adhesive compositions having a fast set time, such as those setting in less than five seconds from a molten state at conventional packaging operating temperatures to a solid or quasi solid having favorable Dot T-Peel, set time, and/or fiber tear adhesion properties. Polymer based adhesives performing within this window are a favorable alternative to conventional formulated adhesives. The provided adhesive compositions exhibit a favorable balance of properties such as high adhesive strength, wide temperature operating window, and fast set time. Provided are adhesive compositions composed of a polyolefin composition comprising at least about 50 mol % polypropylene, at least one wax and at least one wax modifier. | 12-02-2010 |
Gale Shipley, Mooresville, NC US
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20100081354 | Nonwoven Multilayered Fibrous Batts And Multi-Density Molded Articles Made With Same And Processes Of Making Thereof - Thermal compression moldable nonwoven multilayered fibrous batts having substantially uniform density are provided, which are useful, for example, for fabrication of multi-density molded parts, such as multi-density molded vehicle liners. The nonwoven multilayered fibrous batts of uniform density comprising needle-punched first and second (and optionally third and/or fourth) fibrous batt layers formed with different fiber blends, wherein the multilayered batt can be molded into acoustical parts having multi-densities. | 04-01-2010 |
Gary Shipley, Portland, OR US
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20130040304 | Compositions and Methods for Engineering Cells - The disclosure relates generally to genetic manipulation of stem and primary cells and to reprogramming of somatic cells, more specifically, human cells. In particular, compositions and methods are disclosed for the generation and maintenance of such engineered cells. | 02-14-2013 |
Gary Shipley, Eugene, OR US
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20110263001 | Compositions and Methods for Engineering Cells - The disclosure relates generally to genetic manipulation of stem and primary cells and to reprogramming of somatic cells, more specifically, human cells. In particular, compositions and methods are disclosed for the generation and maintenance of such engineered cells. | 10-27-2011 |
Glen Curtis Shipley, Portland, OR US
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20090049185 | System and methods of streamlining media files from a dispersed peer network to maintain quality of service - Media content, including content suitable for streaming, is distributed to and accessible over a communications network by computer nodes within a peer storage network of computer nodes hosting respective content stores. Discrete portions of a content file are multiply distributed to and persisted in a distributed set of the content stores existing within the storage network such that various content stores persist subsets of the content file portions. A computer node retrieves the discrete portions of the content file from the various distributed content stores, depending on node availability, the particular discrete portions there available, and node and network performance factors sufficient to maintain a minimum quality of service, thereby enabling streaming presentation of the content file on the requesting computer node. | 02-19-2009 |
20090055506 | Centralized selection of peers as media data sources in a dispersed peer network - A hierarchical content distribution system includes a seeding server, a plurality of geographically distributed content platforms, and a distribution controller, all interconnected by a communications network. The seeding server initially receives content files for distribution to various content platforms that provide for the persistent storage of the content files. Each content platform includes a content file server responsive on-demand to requests for the transfer of content files. The distribution controller autonomously monitors the transfers of content files and selectively issues transfer directives to the content platforms to modify the distribution of content files among the content platforms. The content file servers respond to received transfer directives by issuing requests for the transfer of the directive identified content files, thereby conforming the specific distribution of content files to an optimal distribution pattern as determined by the distribution controller based on usage patterns. | 02-26-2009 |
20090055547 | Mediated multi-source peer content delivery network architecture - A hierarchical content distribution system includes a seeding server, a plurality of geographically distributed content platforms, and a distribution controller, all interconnected by a communications network. The seeding server initially receives content files for distribution to various content platforms that provide for the persistent storage of the content files. Each content platform includes a content file server responsive on-demand to requests for the transfer of content files. The distribution controller autonomously monitors the transfers of content files and selectively issues transfer directives to the content platforms to modify the distribution of content files among the content platforms. The content file servers respond to received transfer directives by issuing requests for the transfer of the directive identified content files, thereby conforming the specific distribution of content files to an optimal distribution pattern as determined by the distribution controller based on usage patterns. | 02-26-2009 |
20090210549 | System and methods of streamlining media files from a dispersed peer network to maintain quality of service - Media content, including content suitable for streaming, is distributed to and accessible over a communications network by computer nodes within a peer storage network of computer nodes hosting respective content stores. Discrete portions of a content file are multiply distributed to and persisted in a distributed set of the content stores existing within the storage network such that various content stores persist subsets of the content file portions. A computer node retrieves the discrete portions of the content file from the various distributed content stores, depending on node availability, the particular discrete portions there available, and node and network performance factors sufficient to maintain a minimum quality of service, thereby enabling streaming presentation of the content file on the requesting computer node. | 08-20-2009 |
20100011061 | CENTRALIZED SELECTION OF PEERS AS MEDIA DATA SOURCES IN A DISPERSED PEER NETWORK - A multi-source peer content distribution system transfers content files from multiple, distributed peer computers to any requesting computer. The content distribution network coordinates file transfers through a mediation system including s content catalog and a host broker system. The content catalog contains an identification of each content file, the segmented subunits of each file, and the peer caches to which the subunits have been distributed. The host broker system receives content file requests issued over a network from requesting computers. In response, manifest files identifying the request corresponding content subunits and distributed cache locations are returned. The requesting computers can then retrieve and assemble the corresponding content subunits from the peer computers to obtain the requested content file. | 01-14-2010 |
20150106437 | CENTRALIZED SELECTION OF PEERS AS MEDIA DATA SOURCES IN A DISPERSED PEER NETWORK - A multi-source peer content distribution system transfers content files from multiple, distributed peer computers to any requesting computer. The content distribution network coordinates file transfers through a mediation system including a content catalog and a host broker system. The content catalog contains an identification of each content file, the segmented subunits of each file, and the peer caches to which the subunits have been distributed. The host broker system receives content file requests issued over a network from requesting computers. In response, manifest files identifying the request corresponding content subunits and distributed cache locations are returned. The requesting computers can then retrieve and assemble the corresponding content subunits from the peer computers to obtain the requested content file. | 04-16-2015 |
James Shipley, Monroe, WA US
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20130234627 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ASYMMETRICAL COAST CONTROL OF AN ENDODONTIC MOTOR - An apparatus for controlling asymmetrical coasting of an endodontic reciprocating motor includes a controller operatively connected to the endodontic motor. The controller may include a processing unit that is configured to direct the rotation of the endodontic motor in the forward direction for a coast time and configured to direct the rotation of the endodontic motor in the reverse direction for a coast time. The forward coast time is separately calculated from the reverse coast time. A method for asymmetrically coasting a reciprocating endodontic motor includes rotating an endodontic motor in a forward direction and calculating a forward coast time for the forward direction and coasting the endodontic motor in the forward direction for the calculated forward coast time. After coasting the endodontic motor in the forward direction, the endodontic motor is rotated in a reverse direction. The reverse coast time is different than the forward coast time. | 09-12-2013 |
20150125807 | METHOD FOR CUTTING OR ABRADING WITH A TOOL, AND RELATED DRIVERS AND SYSTEMS - A method for cutting with a tool comprises rotating the tool in a first direction. Then, at a predetermined moment, quit rotating the tool and allow the tool to coast in the first direction. While the tool coasts, a parameter is determined that represents drag experienced by the tool as the tool coasts. If the determined parameter does not exceed a predetermined limit then the tool is rotated in the first direction. If the determined parameter exceeds the predetermined limit, then the tool is rotated in another direction opposite the first direction. The predetermined moment when the tool begins to coast may be any desired moment, such as when the tool rotates through a specific distance or for a specific period of time. | 05-07-2015 |
20150223909 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ASYMMETRICAL COAST CONTROL OF AN ENDODONTIC MOTOR - An apparatus for controlling asymmetrical coasting of an endodontic reciprocating motor includes a controller operatively connected to the endodontic motor. The controller may include a processing unit that is configured to direct the rotation of the endodontic motor in the forward direction for a coast time and configured to direct the rotation of the endodontic motor in the reverse direction for a coast time. The forward coast time is separately calculated from the reverse coast time. A method for asymmetrically coasting a reciprocating endodontic motor includes rotating an endodontic motor in a forward direction and calculating a forward coast time for the forward direction and coasting the endodontic motor in the forward direction for the calculated forward coast time. After coasting the endodontic motor in the forward direction, the endodontic motor is rotated in a reverse direction. The reverse coast time is different than the forward coast time. | 08-13-2015 |
James C. Shipley, Gilbert, AZ US
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20080302783 | Actively controlled embedded burn-in board thermal heaters - In one embodiment, a test board includes a plurality of socket locations each to receive a corresponding burn-in socket which in turn is to receive a semiconductor device under test (DUT). Each of the socket locations includes a heating element embedded within the test board, which may be used to provide thermal conduction to the DUT during a burn-in test. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 12-11-2008 |
20090002010 | Active thermal control using a burn-in socket heating element - In one embodiment, the present invention includes a burn-socket for insertion into a test board, where the burn-in socket is coupled to receive a semiconductor device under test (DUT). The burn-in socket includes a substrate to support the semiconductor DUT, which includes a heating element embedded in a layer of the substrate. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 01-01-2009 |
20100118490 | AIRFLOW CONTROL SYSTEM - A method according to one embodiment may include providing a baffle assembly comprising at least one airflow control zone with an airflow resistance. The method of this embodiment may also include positioning said baffle assembly in a flow of air through a chassis. Of course, many alternatives, variations, and modifications are possible without departing from this embodiment. | 05-13-2010 |
20110109335 | Direct liquid-contact micro-channel heat transfer devices, methods of temperature control for semiconductive devices, and processes of forming same - An apparatus to test a semiconductive device includes a base plane that holds at least one heat-transfer fluid unit cell. The at least one heat-transfer fluid unit cell includes a fluid supply structure including a supply-orifice cross section as well as a fluid return structure including a return-orifice cross section. The supply-orifice cross section is greater than the return-orifice cross section. A die interface is also included to be a liquid-impermeable material. | 05-12-2011 |
20150285857 | DIRECT LIQUID-CONTACT MICRO-CHANNEL HEAT TRANSFER DEVICES, METHODS OF TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SEMICONDUCTIVE DEVICES, AND PROCESSES OF FORMING SAME - An apparatus to test a semiconductive device includes a base plane that holds at least one heat-transfer fluid unit cell. The at least one heat-transfer fluid unit cell includes a fluid supply structure including a supply-orifice cross section as well as a fluid return structure including a return-orifice cross section. The supply-orifice cross section is greater than the return-orifice cross section. A die interface is also included to be a liquid-impermeable material. | 10-08-2015 |
James E. Shipley, Lexington, MA US
James R. Shipley, San Antonio, TX US
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20140142576 | STERNUM FIXATION SYSTEM - A sternum fixation assembly is disclosed for fixing the sternum following a modified median sternotomy. The sternotomy divides a median into left and right median facing walls. A pair of left and right opposing excavations are made in the walls. The assembly comprises an implantable bio-absorbable transverse member configured for enclosure into the excavations of the left and right halves of the vertically divided sternum. An elongated coupleable adjustable compression member is dimensioned for receipt about the inter-rib spaces about the sternum and adapted to apply compression to the outer ridges of the sternum to help maintain the sternum enclosure. | 05-22-2014 |
James Richard Shipley, Mason City, IA US
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20150040357 | FOLDABLE CLIP - A clip for attaching sheeting and trim to a grain bin includes a plate having a strip that is foldable over the plate along a fold line. A pair of slots are positioned at opposite ends between the plate and the strip and extend inwardly from the ends. The strip has four corners that alternate from a 90° corner to a rounded corner. | 02-12-2015 |
John L. Shipley, Tremonton, UT US
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20100131211 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR VERIFYING SENSOR BOND INTEGRITY AND STRUCTURES EMPLOYING SUCH SYSTEMS - Methods and systems are disclosed for determining an amount of bond between a structure and sensor. A method may include performing a process associated with a sensor bonded to a structure and generating measured data in response to the process. The method may further include comparing the measured data to known reference data to determine integrity of a bond between the sensor and the structure. A system may include a sensor system including at least one sensor bonded to a structure. The system may further include a sensing system configured to initiate an application of one or more stimuli to the at least one sensor and monitor a property associated with the at least one sensor. The sensing system may further be configured to determine an amount of bond between the at least one sensor and the structure based on the monitored property. Structures having one or more sensors bonded thereto and an associated sensing system for determining bond integrity between the one or more sensors and the structure are also disclosed. | 05-27-2010 |
20120006124 | METHODS, DEVICES, AND SYSTEMS RELATING TO A SENSING DEVICE - Methods, devices, and systems relating to a sensing device are disclosed. A device may comprise a structure including a first surface and a second, opposite surface, wherein the structure comprises one or more segments. Further, the device may include a plurality of sensors disposed on the structure, wherein each segment of the one or more segments comprises a first sensor of the plurality of sensors coupled to the first surface and an associated second sensor of the plurality of sensors coupled to the second surface. Moreover, each sensor of the plurality of sensors may be configured to measure a strain exhibited on an adjacent surface of the structure at an associated segment of the one or more segments. | 01-12-2012 |
20140130480 | STRAIN MEASUREMENT DEVICE, A SOLID ROCKET MOTOR INCLUDING SAME, AND RELATED METHODS - A strain measurement device includes a reference material, and a displacement sensor configured to detect relative changes in distance between the sensor and the reference material. At least one of the displacement sensor and the reference material is coupled with a pre-cured elastomeric material. The displacement sensor generates a data signal to a processor that is configured to determine a strain of another elastomeric material based at least in part on the data signal received from the sensor. A displacement sensor and a reference material may be positioned within an elastomeric material within a casing of a solid rocket motor for determining strain experienced by the elastomeric material, such as the propellant of the solid rocket motor. A method includes installing a sensor of an elastomeric material. Another method includes determining strain of an elastomeric material of a solid rocket motor. | 05-15-2014 |
20140130603 | DEVICE AND METHOD RELATING TO A SENSING DEVICE - Methods, devices, and systems relating to a sensing device are disclosed. A device may comprise a structure including a first surface and a second, opposite surface, wherein the structure comprises one or more segments. Further, the device may include a plurality of sensors disposed on the structure, wherein each segment of the one or more segments comprises a first sensor of the plurality of sensors coupled to the first surface and an associated second sensor of the plurality of sensors coupled to the second surface. Moreover, each sensor of the plurality of sensors may be configured to measure a strain exhibited on an adjacent surface of the structure at an associated segment of the one or more segments. | 05-15-2014 |
John Warner Shipley, Sebastian, FL US
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20140159936 | METHOD AND SYSTEM USING COORDINATED AIRBORNE AND GROUND PLATFORMS FOR DETECTING OIL COVERED BY ICE - A method for detecting an oil mass covered by ice includes collecting alert data at a first probability of detection using an airborne platform moved about a search area above the ice. An alert area having a likelihood of an oil mass covered by the ice is determined based upon the alert data. Confirmation data is collected at a second probability of detection higher than the first probability of detection using a ground platform moved over the alert area. An oil mass covered by the ice is detected based upon the confirmation data. | 06-12-2014 |
20140159937 | METHOD AND SYSTEM USING A POLARIMETRIC FEATURE FOR DETECTING OIL COVERED BY ICE - A method for detecting an oil mass covered by ice includes collecting polarimetric radar data at different depths into the ice using at least one airborne platform moved about a search area above the ice so that the polarimetric radar data defines polarimetric volumetric radar data. The polarimetric volumetric radar data is processed based upon at least one polarimetric feature to thereby detect an oil mass covered by the ice. | 06-12-2014 |
20140159938 | METHOD AND SYSTEM USING RADIOMETRIC VOLUMETRIC DATA FOR DETECTING OIL COVERED BY ICE - A method for detecting an oil mass covered by ice includes collecting radiometric data different frequencies, corresponding to respective different depths into the ice, using at least one airborne platform moved about a search area above the ice so that the radiometric data defines radiometric volumetric data. The radiometric volumetric data is processed to thereby detect an oil mass covered by the ice. | 06-12-2014 |
Katherine M. Shipley, Mason, MI US
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20140163154 | Polypropylene compounds with enhanced haptics and methods of making same - Polypropylene compositions with enhanced haptics and a process for making the same are disclosed comprising a blend of reactor TPO, and filler. The compositions may further comprise homopolymer polypropylene, random copolymer polypropylene, polyamide 6, ethylene-C | 06-12-2014 |
20140288225 | POLYPROPYLENE COMPOUNDS WITH ENHANCED HAPTICS - A polymeric composition is a blend of one or more heterophasic copolymers of propylene and ethylene produced by a multistep polymerization, wherein the heterophasic copolymers comprise a low crystalline matrix component and a soft amorphous elastomeric component, in which both the matrix component and the soft amorphous elastomeric component contain greater than 55% by weight propylene; one or more additional elastomeric components selected from the group of an ethylene/α-olefin C | 09-25-2014 |
Kent Shipley, Seattle, WA US
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20160034058 | Mobile Device Input Controller For Secondary Display - Example apparatus and methods concern a first device (e.g., phone, tablet) controlling what is displayed on both the first device and on a second device (e.g., television, computer). The first device may detect the second device and establish a communication link and a context (e.g. control relationship) between the first and second device. The first device may provide an output (e.g., browser, movie) to be displayed on the second device. The first device may also provide a cursor to be displayed on the second device. In response to an action (e.g., touch, gesture) on the first device, an application running on the first device may be controlled, which may in turn determine what is displayed on the second display. The action on the first device may be related to positioning or responding to the cursor in relation to the output displayed on the second device. | 02-04-2016 |
Kenton A. Shipley, Woodinville, WA US
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20130065526 | Platform-Enabled Proximity Service - Embodiments include processes, systems, and devices for initiating proximity actions upon the activation of a proximity connection. A proximity service receives an indication from a proximity provider that a proximity connection is established, and then determines a joint proximity context of the proximity connection. The proximity service then initiates a proximity action to facilitate a proximity function indicated by the joint proximity context. Joint proximity contexts include indications that an application has queued content to be shared with a proximity device, that an application has registered to publish messages on a namespace, that an application has subscribed to messages on a namespace, that an application has registered to find a peer application on a proximity device to enable multi-user collaboration, and that a device seeks to pair with another device. | 03-14-2013 |
20140359475 | Dynamic Panel of Inlined Control Settings - The techniques and systems described herein present various examples of a settings analytics component which provides for different ways to create a customized control settings panel for a user to modify system or application control settings. For example, in an environment where a user of a computing device with an operating system allows user configuration of system control settings, the settings analytics component may track and store user behaviors in regard to the modification of system control settings. The settings analytics component may then base the creation of a customized control settings panel on the tracked and stored user behaviors in regard to the modification of system control settings. | 12-04-2014 |
Kevin Shipley, Arlington, TX US
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20100000036 | Game Feeder Cleaning Device - A game feeder cleaning device to clean a game feeder may include a shaft member including a spiral channel and a spiral projection member to clean the game feeder, and a base member to connect to the shaft member and to cooperate with the game feeder in order to prevent game feed from leaving the gamefeeder. The shaft member may include a substantially smooth surface at a proximal end of the shaft member, and the base member may include a side member. The side member may include a curved edge, and the shaft member may include a traverse arm member. The traverse arm member may be positioned at a distal end of the shaft member. | 01-07-2010 |
Kevin A. Shipley, Howell, MI US
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20090020355 | Self-Aligning Detent Spring Assembly - An automatic transmission has a park system with a shaft and a parking pawl. The shaft rotates in response to a gear shift lever, and a detent lever positions the parking pawl in response to rotation of the shaft. A detent spring assembly biases the detent lever and has a detent spring, cage, and roller assembly. The cage aligns the roller assembly, while the detent spring is connected to the cage at one end and has a flat reaction surface formed at a second end. A cage notch portion aligns the cage with the detent lever, and the roller assembly into a perpendicular orientation with detent lever teeth. The notch portion engages either a detent tooth or a stationary portion of an internal mode switch (IMS). A shaft inserts into a roller through a side hole in the cage to retain the roller assembly therewithin. | 01-22-2009 |
20130038319 | PLASTIC SPEED TARGET WHEEL AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A speed target wheel includes an annular body portion and a plurality of gear teeth. The annular body portion consists of a plastic material and the plurality of gear teeth project from the annular body portion. Each of the plurality of gear teeth includes a base portion adjacent the annular body portion and a tip portion, where the base portion is integrally formed with the annular body portion and substantially comprises the plastic material, and where the tip portion includes a ferrous region integrally encompassed by the plastic material. | 02-14-2013 |
Larry W. Shipley, Fairbury, NE US
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20100092365 | PROCESS FOR RECOVERING USEFUL PRODUCTS AND ENERGY FROM SILICEOUS PLANT MATTER - In the process disclosed herein, siliceous plant matter is steeped in water, soaked in an aqueous solution containing a solute which solubilizes inorganic oxides, soaked in an aqueous solution containing an oxidizing solute, rinsed, dried and thermally pyrolyzed to produce amorphous silica with of low carbon content, low water content, low inorganic impurity content and is of high porosity. Practice of the invention yields usable energy, does not produce carbonization of the atmosphere and is of lower nitrogen oxide and sulphur emission than currently used processes. By varying steps of the process herein disclosed, the carbon content, inorganic impurities and porosity of the resulting amorphous silica may be selectively controlled. | 04-15-2010 |
Lisa A. Shipley, Harleysville, PA US
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20130324610 | CATHEPSIN CYSTEINE PROTEASE INHIBITORS - This invention relates to deuterated compounds which are useful for treating diseases in which inhibition of bone resorption is indicated, such as osteoporosis. | 12-05-2013 |
Mark Shipley, Minnetonka, MN US
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20120185318 | System and Method for Providing a Rebate Card From a Kiosk - Disclosed is a method for providing a rebate card to a consumer using an electronic kiosk, including receiving, into the kiosk, consumer information and rebate information; transmitting, from the kiosk, the consumer information and the rebate information, via an electronic network, to a rebate processor; and dispensing, from the kiosk, the rebate card to the consumer, wherein, upon receiving the consumer information and the rebate information, the rebate processor validates the information and directs a rebate card account manager to add a value to the rebate card. Disclosed is a system for providing a rebate card to a consumer, including: an electronic kiosk, the kiosk including: an electronic data input means; an electronic data transmission means; and a rebate card dispensing means; and a rebate card configured to be stored within and dispensed from the kiosk, wherein the kiosk is configured to receive rebate information and consumer information from a consumer through the data input means, transmit the rebate and consumer information to a rebate processor via the data transmission means, and dispense a rebate card to the consumer via the rebate processing means. Variations of the method and system are also disclosed. | 07-19-2012 |
20120185322 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A REBATE CARD FROM A KIOSK - Disclosed is a method for providing a rebate card to a consumer using an electronic kiosk, including receiving, into the kiosk, consumer information and rebate information; transmitting, from the kiosk, the consumer information and the rebate information, via an electronic network, to a rebate processor; and dispensing, from the kiosk, the rebate card to the consumer, wherein, upon receiving the consumer information and the rebate information, the rebate processor validates the information and directs a rebate card account manager to add a value to the rebate card. Disclosed is a system for providing a rebate card to a consumer, including: an electronic kiosk, the kiosk including: an electronic data input means; an electronic data transmission means; and a rebate card dispensing means; and a rebate card configured to be stored within and dispensed from the kiosk, wherein the kiosk is configured to receive rebate information and consumer information from a consumer through the data input means, transmit the rebate and consumer information to a rebate processor via the data transmission means, and dispense a rebate card to the consumer via the rebate processing means. Variations of the method and system are also disclosed. | 07-19-2012 |
Mark Lynn Shipley, Richardson, TX US
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20150022956 | Electronic Pull Tab for Battery Protection - A battery powered device is configured to allow the device to be stored for extended periods of time with a lithium battery installed and operable. An electronic switch is coupled between the battery and processing logic of the device and is biased off to block all current flow to the processing logic while the device is in a storage state. A user may perform a simple action to overcome the bias such that the electronic switch is turned on and allows current to flow to the processing logic in an operational state. Later, the user may perform another simple action to restore the bias such that the electronic switch is turned off to return the device to the storage state in which essentially no current is drained from the battery. | 01-22-2015 |
Nicholas Shipley, Tucson, AZ US
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20130036522 | PROSOPIS HYBRID 'LESLIE ROY' - A new and distinct hybrid mesquite tree, | 02-07-2013 |
20140298555 | Gaura plant named 'Mr. Liko' - A new and distinct | 10-02-2014 |
20140345013 | Pedilanthus plant named Chilly Willy - A new and distinct | 11-20-2014 |
20150366119 | Oak Tree Named Joan Lionetti - A new and distinct | 12-17-2015 |
Nicholas Benoit Shipley, Tucson, AZ US
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20150067939 | Salvia greggii plant named 'Ruby Slippers' - A new and distinct | 03-05-2015 |
Patrick Shipley, Sun Praire, WI US
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20100053540 | Laser Filtering Optical System - An optical loupe includes a housing, an eyepiece lens supported in the housing, and an objective lens supported in the housing. The optical loupe further includes a filter lens supported in the housing and adapted to prevent the transmission of electromagnetic radiation of at least a predetermined wavelength. In another embodiment, a user-wearable optical system includes a user-wearable device and an optical loupe having an objective lens, an eyepiece lens, and a filter lens supported in a housing. The filter lens is adapted to prevent the transmission of electromagnetic radiation of at least a predetermined wavelength. | 03-04-2010 |
Paul A. Shipley, Millers, MD US
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20160003585 | BALLISTIC SEALING, COMPONENT RETENTION, AND PROJECTILE LAUNCH CONTROL FOR AN AMMUNITION CARTRIDGE ASSEMBLY - An ammunition cartridge assembly including a case and a projectile positioned along a longitudinal axis towards the front end of the case. An endcap coupled to the front end of the case is adapted to retain the projectile entirely within the case. A primer is positioned along the longitudinal axis towards the base end of the case. A primer support is coupled to the base end of the case and is adapted to support the primer within the case. A groove is located on the interior surface of the primer support into which the primer expands under pressure during firing. Under firing pressure, the primer is deformed to create a retaining ring that locks the primer to the primer support after the pressure is released. The cartridge assembly includes at least one obturating lip seal to seal at least one of the endcap or the primer support to the case. | 01-07-2016 |
Paul Andrew Shipley, Millers, MD US
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20140000471 | BALLISTIC SEALING, COMPONENT RETENTION, AND PROJECTILE LAUNCH CONTROL FOR AN AMMUNITION CARTRIDGE ASSEMBLY | 01-02-2014 |
Randall L. Shipley, Sherwood, OR US
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20120167667 | GLOVE TESTING DEVICE AND METHOD - The present invention relates to a glove testing device and method for air testing of gloves particularly of the insulative type used by linemen and electricians. The device may be moved relative to the lengthwise direction of the glove to successively seal shut securely each portion of the glove passed by the device so that air trapped in the glove progressively inflates the glove. In particular, the glove may be rolled about the testing or spool device starting adjacent the glove's open mouth either by rotating the device or wrapping the glove or by a combination of these movements. The device may include cantilevered arms forming a lateral gap for lateral insertion of the glove's end portion and may have rounded outer surfaces that avoid placing sharp folds in the glove during the rolling operation. | 07-05-2012 |
Robert D. Shipley, Woodbury, MN US
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20090024047 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR RESPIRATION THERAPY - Embodiments of the invention are related to devices and methods for respiration therapy, amongst other things. In an embodiment, the invention includes a system for providing respiration therapy to a patient, including an implantable device comprising a chronically implanted respiration sensor, the respiration sensor configured to generate a signal indicative of respiration rate of the patient; and an external interface device in communication with the implantable device, the external interface device comprising an output device and configured to deliver respiration therapy to the patient, the respiration therapy comprising one or more breathing prompts generated by the output device. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method for providing respiration therapy to a patient. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method of monitoring a heart failure patient for decompensation events. Other aspects and embodiments are provided herein. | 01-22-2009 |
Ronny R. Shipley, Pleasant Valley, NY US
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20140111931 | MULTIPLE EXPANSION CARD INSERTION AND EXTRACTION TOOL - A device comprises a rail configured to span and detachably couple to a housing. The device includes a plate that engages the housing and a mechanism securing the tool to the housing. The housing contains a printed circuit board configured with at least one row of slots, each slot configured with a retainer mechanism. A jaw assembly slides along the rail over more than one card positioned in the row of slots. The assembly includes a pair of inserts that perform either seating or extracting more than one card positioned in more than one slot. The device includes a lever for biasing the jaw assembly, where the inserts engage a selected one of more than one card positioned in more than one slot and the retainer mechanism for performing either simultaneously seating more than one card into or simultaneously extracting more than one card from more than slot. | 04-24-2014 |
20160029522 | Multiple expansion card insertion and extraction tool - A device comprises a rail configured to span and detachably couple to a housing. The device includes a plate that engages the housing and a mechanism securing the tool to the housing. The housing contains a printed circuit board configured with at least one row of slots, each slot configured with a retainer mechanism. A jaw assembly slides along the rail over more than one card positioned in the row of slots. The assembly includes a pair of inserts that perform either seating or extracting more than one card positioned in more than one slot. The device includes a lever for biasing the jaw assembly, where the inserts engage a selected one of more than one card positioned in more than one slot and the retainer mechanism for performing either simultaneously seating more than one card into or simultaneously extracting more than one card from more than slot. | 01-28-2016 |
Samuel E. Shipley, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20090187478 | ITEM-BASED SELLER SALES INCENTIVE METHOD - A manufacturer to dealer incentive program allows the manufacturer to incentivize sales of the dealer. The manufacturer allocates credits to the dealer for vehicles sold by the dealer, and the dealer assigns the credits to individual vehicles in the dealer's inventory. When a sales person of the dealer sells a particular vehicle having credits assigned to it, the manufacturer provides an incentive to the sales person as a function of the number of credits assigned to the particular vehicle. | 07-23-2009 |
Sara Jon Shipley, Columbus, OH US
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20130310798 | Absorbent Article Having Multiple Graphic Zones - An absorbent article includes a first waist region, a second waist region, and a crotch region, wherein the first waist region and second waist region are joined with each other such that a pair of side seams are formed and the absorbent article has two leg openings and a waist opening. At least one of the first waist region or the second waist region include a first graphic zone, a second graphic zone, and a third graphic zone, wherein the first graphic zone, the second graphic zone, and the third graphic zone are disposed at a side seam of the absorbent article. | 11-21-2013 |
Scott Shipley, Satellite Beach, FL US
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20140266856 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FILLING GAPS IN RADAR COVERAGE - A method of positioning a plurality of radar units in a defined area amongst one or more legacy radar units that provide legacy radar coverage in the defined area is disclosed. The steps of identifying a location of each legacy radar unit, setting a threshold altitude, and determining a legacy occultation of each legacy radar unit from a landscape level up to the threshold altitude are also disclosed. Mapping the legacy occultation of the legacy radar units to provide a three dimensional occultation map in the defined area and locating gaps below the threshold altitude in the legacy radar coverage as a function of the occultation map are also disclosed. Identifying a plurality of sites as a function of the gaps where the sites are accessible to receive a radar unit is also disclosed. Determining an anticipated radar coverage of a radar unit positioned at each of the sites and determining a reduction in the gaps as a function of the anticipated radar coverage are also disclosed. Selecting sites as a function of the reduced gaps is also disclosed. X band, C band or S band radar units can be positioned at the selected sites. The threshold altitude can be 10,000 or 15,000 feet. Affected populations and costs can also be considered in radar placement. | 09-18-2014 |
Scott Richmond Shipley, Lyons, CO US
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20090280915 | WHITEWATER TERRAIN PARK SYSTEMS - Disclosed is a whitewater park and whitewater park systems. A recreational waterfall system for traversal by watercraft that includes at least one headgate to produce a surge of water over a waterfall and to limit access to the waterfall by watercraft. A recreational watercraft launch that accelerates a watercraft while traversing said waterfall and a downstream crest a variable exit geometry causes the watercraft to be directed in an upward direction. A recreational waterfall has water flowing over a crest with variable cantilever determining a distance from the edge that the water flowing over the crest impacts water in the pool. A whitewater park has multiple routes of varying difficulties between pools. | 11-12-2009 |
20100260548 | RECONFIGURABLE OBSTACLE SYSTEM FOR A RIVER CHANNEL - Disclosed is a reconfigurable obstacle system for a river channel in a river park. Each obstacle assembly includes a plurality of obstacles. Obstacles may include a hollow structural box, a strut channel frame and a plurality of connectors that cooperate to divert water when installed in a river channel. A plurality of connectors pass through the hollow structural box when holding the obstacle in position. The obstacle assemblies can be reconfigured as desired, e.g. increase amplitude of a wave, speed up water flow, change depth, etc. | 10-14-2010 |
Scott T. Shipley, Fairfax, VA US
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20110016433 | Transparent interface used to independently manipulate and interrogate N-dimensional focus objects in virtual and real visualization systems - Method, system, and software for performing independent operations with and upon N-Dimensional spatial and temporal objects displayed in virtual and real visualization systems. The technique applies user selected points or regions of interest in the visualization system to identify corresponding points or regions on transparent focus objects which describe the visualized objects, and which intersect the user's topological line of sight. The resulting set of points or regions are then used to extract information from the focus objects, which provide additional information on object content or location of related file systems. The transparent interface provides intrinsic operations which can be applied directly to the focus objects, or coupling mechanisms to external user applications, to process, manipulate or transform focus objects in either the transparent interface or the visualization system. | 01-20-2011 |
20130139114 | TRANSPARENT INTERFACE USED TO INDEPENDENTLY MANIPULATE AND INTERRROGATE N-DIMENSIONAL FOCUS OBJECTS IN VIRTUAL AND REAL VISUALIZATION SYSTEMS - Method, system, and software for performing independent operations with and upon N-Dimensional spatial and temporal objects displayed in virtual and real visualization systems. The technique applies user selected points or regions of interest in the visualization system to identify corresponding points or regions on transparent focus objects which describe the visualized objects, and which intersect the user's topological line of sight. The resulting set of points or regions are then used to extract information from the focus objects, which provide additional information on object content or location of related file systems. The transparent interface provides intrinsic operations which can be applied directly to the focus objects, or coupling mechanisms to external user applications, to process, manipulate or transform focus objects in either the transparent interface or the visualization system. | 05-30-2013 |
20140047356 | REMOTE GEOBROWSER CONTROL FOR COLLABORATIVE DECISION MAKING - A system for collaborative decision-making and more efficient disaster management, in which multiple geobrowsers can communicate over local networks and/or the Internet to create a real collaborative experience when dealing with geospatial information, distributed using Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) compliant KML/KMZ formats, WMS (Web Mapping Service), or and geospatial data files. All manipulation functions (dataset loading, layer stacking, layer visibility changes, Point of View (POV) changes, map extent changes, looping and animation settings, geospatial file creation and annotation drawing, and other functions) are replicated across all connected geobrowsers to create a true collaborative geospatial Common Operating Picture (COP). The leadership role can be handed over to other users if desired to build upon all the datasets and annotations sent by previous leads. Additionally the designated lead user can record the current state of the map and reproduce this on demand or automatically on other geobrowsers. | 02-13-2014 |
Timothy Shipley, Madison, WI US
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20090017527 | ADVANCED GENETIC VACCINES - Reagents useful in nucleic acid immunization techniques are described. More particularly, adjuvanted genetic vaccine compositions are described, as are methods of using those compositions for inducing an enhanced immune response against a selected antigen. | 01-15-2009 |
Timothy J. Shipley, Bensenville, IL US
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20100289203 | PARALLEL CLAMP AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR - An apparatus for securing a workpiece is provided. In one form, the apparatus is configured such that the clamping jaws of the apparatus lie flush against the workpiece and the pressure from the pressure application mechanism is distributed substantially equally over the surface of the workpiece in contact with the jaws of the apparatus. Additionally, the apparatus is provided with a brake mechanism which allows at least one of the clamping jaw members to be secured in a desired position on the elongated member without having to tilt the jaw member connected thereto. In another form, the apparatus may have two brake release mechanisms to account for the various positions the apparatus may be placed in with respect to a workpiece. The apparatus may also have mating structures which allow the apparatus to be connected to a work surface. In addition, the apparatus may also include a pivoting pressure application member handle to assist the user in applying or removing pressure to the workpiece. | 11-18-2010 |
Todd G. Shipley, Reno, NV US
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20090089361 | ONLINE EVIDENCE COLLECTION - Collecting and preserving evidence developed during an on-line investigation. Evidence gathered on-line is hashed with a time stamp from an external time source and stored. Other data pertinent to an investigation is also stored and may also be hashed. The evidence may be presented later in a report that demonstrates the authenticity of the evidence. A computer system for on-line investigations includes a CPU, memory, input/output facilities, a communication element, and a security element such as a dongle. Communication software enables the investigator to communicate over the Internet and gather evidence. Investigation software enables the computer system to store and hash the evidence; this may be done automatically. A database structure includes tables for investigator and suspect data, cases, evidence, and provision for storing a time stamp indicating when the evidence was collected. | 04-02-2009 |
Tony L. Shipley, Cincinnati, OH US
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Trevor D. Shipley, Olathe, KS US
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20140047548 | Systems and Methods for Provisioning and Using Multiple Trusted Security Zones on an Electronic Device - A method of provisioning a subordinate trusted security zone in a processor having a trusted security zone. The method comprises receiving by a master trusted application executing in a master trusted security zone of the processor a request to provision a subordinate trusted security zone in the processor, wherein the request comprises a master trusted security zone key, wherein the request designates the subordinate trusted security zone, and wherein the request defines an independent key. The method further comprises provisioning by the master trusted application the subordinate trusted security zone to be accessible based on the independent key. | 02-13-2014 |
20160004876 | Systems and Methods for Provisioning and Using Multiple Trusted Security Zones on an Electronic Device - A method of provisioning a subordinate trusted security zone in a processor having a trusted security zone. The method comprises receiving by a master trusted application executing in a master trusted security zone of the processor a request to provision a subordinate trusted security zone in the processor, wherein the request comprises a master trusted security zone key, wherein the request designates the subordinate trusted security zone, and wherein the request defines an independent key. The method further comprises provisioning by the master trusted application the subordinate trusted security zone to be accessible based on the independent key. | 01-07-2016 |
Trevor Daniel Shipley, Olathe, KS US
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20110225418 | SECURE STORAGE OF PROTECTED DATA IN A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A wireless communication device comprises first processing circuitry configured to execute an RF operating system and second processing circuitry configured to execute an open operating system, wherein the first processing circuitry is linked to a secure memory device inaccessible to the second processing circuitry. The RF operating system is configured to receive protected data and store the protected data in the secure memory device. The open operating system is configured to receive a request for the protected data from one of a plurality of user applications and transfer the request to the RF operating system. In response to the request for the protected data, the RF operating system is configured to retrieve the protected data from the secure memory device, encrypt the protected data, and transfer the encrypted protected data to the open operating system for delivery to the one of the user applications associated with the request. | 09-15-2011 |
20140153543 | WIRELESS WIDE AREA NETWORK CHARACTERISTICS INDICATED OVER A WIRELESS LOCAL AREA NETWORK - What is disclosed is a method of operating a communications system. The method includes transferring a wireless local area network (WLAN) beacon signal from a wireless transceiver, where the WLAN beacon signal comprises packets identifying the WLAN. The method further provides receiving wireless wide area network (WWAN) signals into the wireless transceiver and determining WWAN characteristics. The WWAN characteristics comprise at least one of signal strength, data rate, and transceiver battery status. The method further includes, in the wireless transceiver, inserting a characteristic indicator into the packet headers of the WLAN beacon signal indicating the WWAN characteristics. | 06-05-2014 |
20140274032 | System for Activating and Customizing a Mobile Device via Near Field Communication - Embodiments of the disclosure relate generally to systems and methods for customizing the service for a mobile device via near field communication (NFC). A mobile device may comprise an activation application operable to complete a provisioning process on the mobile device to enable the device for service. The activation application may require provisioning data to be input by a user or operator of the mobile device, where provisioning data may comprise service provider information, service preference information, branding information, technical parameters, user credentials, and/or other parameters needed to customize service enablement of the mobile device, and may be communicated to the mobile device via near field communication. | 09-18-2014 |
20150127839 | SESSION QUALITY DISPLAY IN A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - Wireless communication systems may transfer communication status to a session icon that is displayed on a wireless communication device such as a smart phone, a tablet, a personal computer, a game console, a hand-held or wearable console, or other software processing device that has a wireless transceiver. A session quality server system obtains communication status data for a set of communication contacts. The session quality server system transfers the communication status data of the contact set over to the wireless communication device. Before a media session such as a voice call is established with a communication contact, the wireless communication device displays a session icon for that communication contact. The communication status of that contact is visually indicated in the session icon. | 05-07-2015 |
20150146012 | VIDEO PRESENTATION QUALITY DISPLAY IN A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A wireless communication device displays video presentation quality for an identified video. The wireless communication device processes its device configuration data and wireless network performance data to estimate presentation quality of the identified video. The wireless communication device displays a video presentation activator that graphically indicates the estimated presentation quality for the identified video. If the video presentation activator is activated by a user, then the wireless communication device initiates a download and display of the identified video. | 05-28-2015 |
Walker Gambill Shipley, San Diego, CA US
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20120175332 | Holding device - A holding device for objects with rocker such as a surfboard, comprising a holder with at least two support arms wherein one end of each support arm is connected to at least one other support arm by a crossbar. The holder is attachable to a surface such that it can rotate about an axis adjacent and parallel to the plane of the surface, such that the object with rocker will rest with at least one end touching the surface when inserted between the crossbar and the surface. | 07-12-2012 |
William Shipley, Greenville, TX US
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20090095667 | STEEL DRAIN WITH AUTOMATIC CLOSER - Cleaning operations involving steam and flushing with water produce runoff that flows into drains installed in factory floors. Allowing bulky materials to flow into and plugging factory drains creates floor flooding conditions, production line shutdown and loss of time and money. These conditions can occur when strainer baskets are removed from drains. A drain facilitated with a drain closer prevents flow of bulky materials into drains and subsequent plugging. The drain closer is activated with a modified strainer basket such that removal of the basket closes the drain preventing inflow of bulky materials. | 04-16-2009 |