Short

Brandon C. Short, Bellemont, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140277363	ENDOPROSTHESIS DELIVERY SYSTEMS WITH DEPLOYMENT AIDS - The present disclosure includes an endoprosthesis delivery system comprising an elongate member, such as a catheter, an endoprosthesis, a covering member disposed about the endoprosthesis, and at least one flexible element situated between the endoprosthesis and the covering member. The covering member can extend beyond an end of the endoprosthesis. In operation, as the covering member is removed, the flexible element can guide the covering member over the end of the endoprosthesis to prevent entanglement between the end of the endoprosthesis and the covering member.	09-18-2014
20160045349	ENDOPROSTHESIS DELIVERY SYSTEM WITH IMPROVED RETRACTION - The present disclosure includes an endoprosthesis delivery system comprising an elongate member, such as a catheter, an endoprosthesis, a covering member disposed about the endoprosthesis, a tip, and an end cap. The tip and end cap can be integral to each other. The covering member can extend beyond the distal end of the endoprosthesis and onto the end cap. The end cap can comprise a tapered profile, which may assist in retraction of the catheter tip and end cap into an outer sheath. The end cap can further comprise one or more fins.	02-18-2016

Brenton John Short, Felixstow AU

Patent application number	Description	Published
20160032248	COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR OBTAINING ENRICHED MESENCHYMAL STEM CELL CULTURES - The disclosure provides a method of culturing cells of the mesenchymal cell lineage, said method comprising contacting the cells with a culture media comprising a CSF1R kinase inhibitor. The disclosure also provides a method of culturing cells from bone marrow and/or compact bone to enrich the cells with cells of the mesenchymal cell lineage comprising contacting the cells with a culture media comprising a CSF1R kinase inhibitor. Cell culture media comprising a CSF1R kinase inhibitor and useful for culturing cells of the mesenchymal cell lineage and/or enriching cells of the mesenchymal cell lineage is also provided.	02-04-2016

Bruce Archibald Short, Auckland NZ

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100129145	CONNECTOR FOR EARTH MOVING IMPLEMENTS - A connector for connecting an implement to a digger or other prime mover is mountable on the digger and has a recess for receiving a connecting pin mounted on the implement. The connecting pin is retained in the recess by a retaining pin that is mounted on the connector. The retaining pin has a head that is seated on a face of the recess and a cylindrical tail portion that is received in a passage formed in the connector to secure the retaining pin on the connector with the head projecting into the recess adjacent the connecting pin. There is clearance between the head and the connecting pin and the head is shaped so that the clearance is reduced to a minimum when the retaining pin is rotated in the passage. The connector advantageously comprises spaced apart side walls joined together by across member in the form of a bent plate.	05-27-2010

Christopher M. Short, Cambridge CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140258802	METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ENHANCED DETECTION OF E-NAVIGATION MESSAGES - Methods and systems for enhancing the detectability of maritime e-Navigation messages are provided. Transmitters apply error protection encoding to the payload portion of messages to be transmitted, which are wrapped in a standard e-Navigation message format such as that used by the Automatic Identification System. Transmitted messages are received by a satellite or other surveillance platform employing a compatible radio frequency receiver to collect message signals over a large area or great distance. Candidate messages are identified and the error protection encoding decoded to recover messages.	09-11-2014
20150046776	Methods and Systems for Enhanced Detection of E-Navigation Messages - Methods and systems for enhancing the detectability of maritime e-Navigation messages are provided. Transmitters apply error protection encoding to the payload portion of messages to be transmitted, which are wrapped in a standard e-Navigation message format such as that used by the Automatic Identification System. Transmitted messages are received by a satellite or other surveillance platform employing a compatible radio frequency receiver to collect message signals over a large area or great distance. Candidate messages are identified and the error protection encoding decoded to recover messages.	02-12-2015
20150326350	METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ENHANCED DETECTION OF ELECTRONIC TRACKING MESSAGES - Methods and systems for enhancing the detectability of electronic tracking messages are provided. Transmitters apply error protection encoding to the payload portion of messages to be transmitted. Transmitted messages are received by a satellite or other surveillance platform employing a compatible radio frequency receiver to collect message signals over a large area or great distance. Candidate messages are identified and the error protection encoding decoded to recover messages.	11-12-2015

Daniel R. Short, Norfolk, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20160073716	Zippered Upper-Body Garment with Dual Purpose Pockets - An upper body garment having one or more pocket-like openings in an outer layer allowing access to an inner surface of the garment or an inside garment of a wearer of the upper body garment. Such access openings are referred to as “open bottom pockets”. These open bottom pockets are typically formed in addition to normal pockets, however, in some embodiments, the open bottom pockets may replace normal pockets. Representative examples of upper body garments with which the novel open bottom pockets may be useful include, but are not limited to, coats, jackets sweaters (particularly pullover style sweaters), sweatshirts, or any other similar upper body garments. When the upper body garment is an open front upper body garment, a zipper, preferably a nylon zipper may be included. A nylon zipper minimizes damage to a surface against which a wearer of the upper body garment may contact.	03-17-2016

David Short, Ancestor CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150076043	INTELLIGENT MAIL RECOVERY TOOL - A system and method for providing intelligent mail recovery are provided. A cart for receiving a bucket containing mail items provide a camera and scale on a frame for detecting movement of mail items and determining destination as well as an associated weight of the mail item. An indicator is provided to an operator of the system as to the destination of the mail item. The mail item can then be sorted to the appropriate sort location. The system provides the ability to efficiently sort mail in addition to being portable within a sorting facility.	03-19-2015

David Patrick Short, Ancestor CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140305850	PACKAGE VISION SORT SYSTEM AND METHOD - The vision sort system provides a semi-automated sort system that requires no other action from the user other than picking up a box and placing on a skid. The vision sort system is most effective in a manual sort system. The vision sort system integrates various operational technologies in order to provide staff with information to ensure the packages are sorted to the correct destination. Validation feedback is provided to ensure no missorts occur. Information is collected on the package and final destination for tracking purposes. Benefits of the vision sort system include sort accuracy, package visibility, and reduced requirement for sort knowledge by operator and revenue recovery (cube and reweigh) on all packages. This application is perfect for pick and pack systems that are in-motion and any transportation sortation facility. This is applicable for any product including mail or non packaged items.	10-16-2014

Garry Andrew Short, Auckland NZ

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130305578	APPARATUS FOR HANGING A FRAMED PICTURE - An apparatus for hanging a framed picture is provided. The apparatus comprises a housing configured for fixing to a support surface; a channel through a length of the housing; at least one first engagement surface positioned along a surface of the housing adjacent the channel; at least one pair of opposing arms configured to be biased from each other and moved longitudinally within the channel, each pair of arms comprising: at least one second engagement surface configured to engage with the first engagement surface and a support portion configured to support an edge of a picture frame. The apparatus provides for improved ease of positioning a framed object such as a picture in situ after fixing the housing to a support surface by altering the position of the opposing arms relative to the housing.	11-21-2013

Gerard Short, New South Wales AU

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080207810	Paintable Primer System - A paintable primer composition comprising a dispersion, or chip is disclosed. The chip is produced from a dispersion comprising a thermoplastic polymer, a phthalate ester of a C	08-28-2008

Gregory Mark Short, Highett AU

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140360587	REDUCING FRICTION OF A VISCOUS FLUID FLOW IN A CONDUIT - A device for reducing friction of a viscous fluid flow in a conduit includes a body (	12-11-2014

Jerome Short, Land O' Lakes, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20160030800	ROCKER EXERCISE BOARD AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - Disclosed are devices, and methods for creating proportional instability on an exercise board. The disclosed devices and methods use curved rocker plates to define the rate of change for tilting on an exercise board.	02-04-2016

Jerry D. Short, Plano, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20160123691	APPARATUS FOR ENHANCED COUNTERBALANCING OF WEAPON MOUNT - An apparatus (	05-05-2016

J. Gordon Short, Salt Lake City, UT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140239680	CONVERTIBLE MULTIFUNCTION OVERBED TABLE AND CHAIR - The present invention is a convertible multifunction overbed table and chair, or more specifically, the present invention is a medical furnishing that serves as an adjustable overbed table in a first configuration and a wheeled transport chair in a second configuration. The present invention may also serve as a medical staff work station, provide storage of patient records and medical charts, storage for the patient's personal effects, personal mirror, IV stand, catheter bag stand, secure storage for portable oxygen, and serve as a patient walker.	08-28-2014

John Earl Short, Norwalk, IA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130214063	VARIABLE ANGLE MULTI-POINT INJECTION - A nozzle for injecting liquid includes a nozzle body defining a flow channel and a swirl ante-chamber in fluid communication with the flow channel. An injection point orifice is defined in the swirl ante-chamber. The flow channel feeds into the swirl ante-chamber to impart a tangential flow component on fluids entering the swirl ante-chamber to generate swirl on a spray issuing from the injection point orifice. A second flow channel can be included in fluid communication with the swirl ante-chamber. The second flow channel feeds into the swirl ante-chamber in cooperation with or in opposition to the first flow channel. The first flow channel, second flow channel, and swirl ante-chamber are configured and adapted to adjust spray angle of a spray issuing from the injection point orifice by varying flow apportionment among the first and second flow channels.	08-22-2013
20140239095	MULTIPOINT INJECTORS - A multipoint injector includes a nozzle body defining a fluid inlet in fluid communication with a plurality of feed bores. A plurality of swirl chambers is defined radially outward from the fluid inlet of the nozzle body in fluid communication with the fluid inlet through the feed bores. A plurality of injection orifices are respectively aligned in fluid communication with the swirl chambers for issuing a swirling spray of fluid passing from each swirl chamber through each injection orifice.	08-28-2014
20140361493	SEALING DEVICE - A sealing device is provided for use with an assembly having radially inner and outer parts in fluid communication and movable relative to one another. The sealing device includes a first annular lip which defines an opening for receiving the radially inner part, and an annular channel disposed radially outward of the opening. The first annular lip is configured and adapted for deformation and compressive sealed engagement with the radially inner part while permitting movement of the radially inner part relative thereto. An annular body integrally formed with the first annular lip of the sealing device defines an interior space in communication with the annular channel and the opening. The annular body extends radially outward of the first annular lip and is configured and adapted for sealed engagement with the radially outer part.	12-11-2014

John Norman Short, L'Isle Adam FR

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080256847	Gas Odorant - The present invention refers to the use as gas odorant of alkoxy alkynes of formula (I)	10-23-2008

John W. Short, Charlotte, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140244343	METRIC MANAGEMENT TOOL FOR DETERMINING ORGANIZATIONAL HEALTH - A metrics management module may be employed to determine organizational health based on data collected for control metrics of an organization. The metrics management module may determine a set of metric health ratings based on the control metric data collected and selects a subset of metric health ratings from the set of metric health ratings. The metrics management module may determine one or more aggregate health ratings based, at least in part, on the subset of selected metric health ratings. The aggregate health ratings may indicate the organizational health of at least a portion of the organization.	08-28-2014

John Wayne Short, Kitchener CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110229864	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRAINING - A system and method for training that includes: providing training to a user; testing the user on the training, wherein the testing is performed in short, frequent bursts and continues for a predetermined period of time; and rewarding the user based on results related to the training or testing. In particular, the provision of testing in short, frequent bursts or pulses over a continuous period of time and an iterative manner assists with knowledge retention and reinforcement. The use of a reward system reinforces knowledge and motivates acquisition and retention of knowledge. In a particular case, the rewarding may include providing the user with a chance to win a prize. This approach makes a game out of the reward process to encourage further participation.	09-22-2011

Jonathan Short, Hamburg DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090314889	GALLEY AND METHOD OF CATERING FOR PASSENGERS ON AN AIRCRAFT - A galley including a galley body on a cabin floor for accommodating storage boxes, appliances and at least one service cart; storage boxes for storing goods, and a service cart. The galley body has a plurality of vertical levels that are substantially equidistant from each other, each of the vertical levels divided into a plurality of laterally adjacent compartments whose horizontal and vertical dimensions are equal to an integer multiple of the respective dimensions of a single one of the storage boxes. A transfer table is provided in front of the galley body for access to the compartments. A method includes catering for passengers on an aircraft.	12-24-2009

Justin Short, Tokyo JP

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120178535	INTERACTIVE PREDICTIVE GAMES FOR PLAY ON A DEVICE CONNECTED TO A COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK - Games for play on a device connected to a communications network are described. Each game allows players to make predictions about some future event or sequence of events by using their devices to enter information indicative of the players' predictions. For example, some games allow players to predict market behavior during a particular time frame with respect to particular products, services, commodities, etc. The players' predictions are scored and can be ranked for each game. All players are awarded zero or more payouts (e.g., points) that are placed into accounts for those players. A player can redeem accumulated payouts that are stored in his account for cash or other awards.	07-12-2012
20140106836	GAMES FOR EVALUATING FINANCIAL FORECASTING SKILL - A computer-implemented game system enables users to simulate the trading of financial instruments in a financial market. Among other things, the system simulates the purchasing of a financial instrument, the specification of conditions for holding or selling the financial instrument, and the selling of a financial instrument to realize simulated gains and losses. The performance of each user is tracked and displayed, such that users can compare their performance against other users. The performance of each user is used to determine a payout for that user.	04-17-2014

Kevin M. Short, Durham, NH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140079248	Systems and Methods for Source Signal Separation - A method of processing a signal, including taking a signal formed from a plurality of source signal emitters and expressed in an original domain, decomposing the signal into a mathematical representation of a plurality of constituent elements in an alternate domain, analyzing the plurality of constituent elements to associate at least a subset of the constituent elements with at least one of the plurality of source signal emitters, separating at least a subset of the constituent elements based on the association and reconstituting at least a subset of constituent elements to produce an output signal in at least one of the original domain, the alternate domain and another domain.	03-20-2014
20140163991	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SOURCE SIGNAL SEPARATION - A method of processing a signal, including taking a signal formed from a plurality of source signal emitters and expressed in an original domain, decomposing the signal into a mathematical representation of a plurality of constituent elements in an alternate domain, analyzing the plurality of constituent elements to associate at least a subset of the constituent elements with at least one of the plurality of source signal emitters, separating at least a subset of the constituent elements based on the association and reconstituting at least a subset of constituent elements to produce an output signal in at least one of the original domain, the alternate domain and another domain.	06-12-2014
20140316771	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SOURCE SIGNAL SEPARATION - A method includes receiving an input signal comprising an original domain signal and creating a first window data set and a second window data set from the signal, wherein an initiation of the second window data set is offset from an initiation of the first window data set, converting the first window data set and the second window data set to a frequency domain and storing the resulting data as data in a second domain different from the original domain, performing complex spectral phase evolution (CSPE) on the second domain data to estimate component frequencies of the first and second window data sets, using the component frequencies estimated in the CSPE, sampling a set of second-domain high resolution windows to select a mathematical representation comprising a second-domain high resolution window that fits at least one of the amplitude, phase, amplitude modulation and frequency modulation of a component of an underlying signal wherein the component comprises at least one oscillator peak, generating an output signal from the mathematical representation of the original signal as at least one of: an audio file; one or more audio signal components; and one or more speech vectors and outputting the output signal to an external system.	10-23-2014
20150025658	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CHAOTIC ENTANGLEMENT USING CUPOLETS - Systems, methods, apparatus, and techniques are presented for maintaining cupolets in a state of mutual stabilization. A first cupolet and a second cupolet are generated. A first control code is applied to the first cupolet for a first time to produce a first visitation code. The first visitation code is transformed based on an exchange function to produce a second control code. The second control code is applied to the second cupolet to produce a second visitation code. The second visitation code is transformed based on the exchange function to produce the first control code. The first control code is applied to the first cupolet for a second time.	01-22-2015
20150287422	METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR IMPROVED MEASUREMENT, ENTITY AND PARAMETER ESTIMATION, AND PATH PROPAGATION EFFECT MEASUREMENT AND MITIGATION IN SOURCE SIGNAL SEPARATION - A method of processing a signal includes taking a signal recorded by a plurality of signal recorders, applying at least one super-resolution technique to the signal to produce an oscillator peak representation of the signal comprising a plurality of frequency components for a plurality of oscillator peaks, computing at least one Cross Channel Complex Spectral Phase Evolution (XCSPE) attribute for the signal to produce a measure of a spatial evolution of the plurality of oscillator peaks between the signal, identifying a known predicted XCSPE curve (PXC) trace corresponding to the frequency components and at least one XCSPE attribute of the plurality of oscillator peaks and utilizing the identified PXC trace to determine a spatial attribute corresponding to an origin of the signal.	10-08-2015
20160071528	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SOURCE SIGNAL SEPARATION - A method includes receiving an input signal comprising an original domain signal and creating a first window data set and a second window data set from the signal, wherein an initiation of the second window data set is offset from an initiation of the first window data set, converting the first window data set and the second window data set to a frequency domain and storing the resulting data as data in a second domain different from the original domain, performing complex spectral phase evolution (CSPE) on the second domain data to estimate component frequencies of the first and second window data sets, using the component frequencies estimated in the CSPE, sampling a set of second-domain high resolution windows to select a mathematical representation comprising a second-domain high resolution window that fits at least one of the amplitude, phase, amplitude modulation and frequency modulation of a component of an underlying signal wherein the component comprises at least one oscillator peak, generating an output signal from the mathematical representation of the original signal as at least one of: an audio file; one or more audio signal components; and one or more speech vectors and outputting the output signal to an external system.	03-10-2016

Lara Short, O'Fallon, MO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150357180	METHODS FOR CLEANING SEMICONDUCTOR SUBSTRATES - Methods for cleaning semiconductor substrates with cleaning baths including ammonium hydroxide, hydrogen peroxide and a non-ionic surfactant are disclosed. The methods may result in reduced re-adhesion of released particles during cleaning which produces cleaner substrates.	12-10-2015

Leonard Paul Short, Toronto CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140190775	BRAKE HAVING CUSTOM KINEMATICS AND WIDE RANGE ADJUSTABILITY FOR WIDE AND NARROW RIMS - The brake disclosed herein provides a linear brake kinematic over a wide range of wheel rim sizes. The brake provides for the same brake feel and response to the rider throughout actuation of the brake lever. Also, the brake feel and response may be designed to be the same even if a different wheel rim size is mounted to the bicycle. In an aspect of the brake, this is accomplished by forming a curved configuration, namely, a cam profile on upper portions of left and right brake arms. These upper portions of the left and right brake arms extend away from the wheel so that the cam profiles formed in the upper portions of the left and right brake arms may be made as long as necessary to accommodate the wide range of rim sizes.	07-10-2014

Lindsay Short, Erie, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20160114808	VEHICLE CONSUMPTION MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A monitoring system and method determine a consumption metric representative of one or more of an amount of fuel consumed or an amount of energy consumed by a vehicle during travel over a route. The consumption metric is independent of one or more of vehicle load or elevation change over the route. The system and method optionally can determine a route condition metric representative of a condition of a route traveled upon by a vehicle. The route condition metric is based on a comparison between an actual grade of the route at one or more locations along the route and an estimated grade of the route at the one or more locations.	04-28-2016

Matthew A. Short, Wilmington, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150210002	Ultrasonic Sonotrode for Transversely Aligned Transducer - For use with the technique of transversely aligning the transducer in an ultrasonic welding assembly, the presently disclosed principles provide a unique ultrasonic sonotrode for use in ultrasonic welding assemblies having such a transversely aligned transducer. In one embodiment, an exemplary ultrasonic sonotrode comprises a body having nodal and anti-nodal regions, and configured to propagate ultrasonic waves received at a nodal region along a first direction. Such an exemplary sonotrode may further comprise a plurality of redirecting features formed in the body and configured to cause received ultrasonic waves propagating along the first direction to propagate along a second direction, perpendicular to the first direction, upon encountering one or more of the redirecting features. In such embodiments, the body is further configured to stretch and compress along the second direction based on corresponding peaks and valleys of the waves propagating along the second direction. Such a sonotrode may also include at least one ultrasonic welding surface at an anti-nodal region of the body configured to oscillate based on the stretching and compressing.	07-30-2015
20150210003	Transverse Sonotrode Design for Ultrasonic Welding - The disclosed principles prevent damage to ultrasonic welding assemblies when a sonotrode assembly is subjected to rigorous work conditions. The disclosed principles “decouple” the transducer from the direction of working displacement, using a transverse mounting arrangement, and drive the welding assembly at the nodal region to take advantage of the Poisson Effect. In one embodiment, an exemplary system comprises an ultrasonic transducer configured to convert electricity to generate ultrasonic waves, wherein the waves propagate along a first direction from the transducer. In addition, such a system may comprise a sonotrode having at least one ultrasonic welding surface and configured to receive the generated waves. The sonotrode is configured to stretch and compress in a second direction, perpendicular to the first direction, based on corresponding peaks and valleys of the waves when propagating along the second direction thereby oscillating the welding surface for an ultrasonic welding process.	07-30-2015
20160001499	Ultrasonic Sealing of Packages - A method and apparatus for sealing films. In one embodiment the sealing device comprises a horn and an anvil. The film has a standard portion and an increased portion. Increased energy is applied to the film in the increased portion compared to the energy applied to the standard portion. Such a method allows for sealing of varying number of layers.	01-07-2016
20160067789	DEVICES FOR ISOLATING ACOUSTIC VIBRATIONS IN METALWORKING SYSTEMS - An ultrasonic machining module that includes an ultrasonic transducer, wherein the ultrasonic transducer is adapted to receive a machining tool and a vibration-isolating housing adapted to be both compatible with a machining system and to receive the ultrasonic transducer therein, wherein the housing further includes at least one modification for isolating all vibrations generated by the ultrasonic transducer when the device is in operation except axial vibrations transmitted to the machining tool, thereby preventing unwanted vibrations from traveling backward or upward into the machining system.	03-10-2016
20160067790	TOOL ATTACHMENT AND THROUGH SPINDLE COOLANT SYSTEMS FOR USE WITH ULTRASONIC MACHINING MODULES - An ultrasonic machining module that includes an ultrasonic transducer, wherein the ultrasonic transducer is adapted to receive a machining tool and a vibration-isolating housing adapted to be both compatible with a machining system and to receive the ultrasonic transducer therein, wherein the housing further includes at least one modification for isolating all vibrations generated by the ultrasonic transducer when the device is in operation except axial vibrations transmitted to the machining tool, thereby preventing unwanted vibrations from traveling backward or upward into the machining system. The ultrasonic machining module may also include an acoustically tuned collet and/or an acoustically tuned system for delivering coolant fluid through the module to a machining tool or target substrate.	03-10-2016
20160067791	HIGH-SPEED ROTARY ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR FOR USE IN ULTRASONICALLY ASSISTED MACHINING - An ultrasonic machining module that includes an ultrasonic transducer, wherein the ultrasonic transducer is adapted to receive a machining tool; a vibration-isolating housing adapted to be both compatible with a machining system and to receive the ultrasonic transducer therein, wherein the housing further includes at least one modification for isolating all vibrations generated by the ultrasonic transducer when the device is in operation except axial vibrations transmitted to the machining tool, thereby preventing unwanted vibrations from traveling backward or upward into the machining system; and a connector in electrical communication with the ultrasonic transducer, wherein the connector is operative to supply electrical energy to the ultrasonic transducer, and wherein the connector is adapted to rotate at a predetermined rate of speed.	03-10-2016

Michael Short, Coquitlam CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120089030	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CHARACTERIZATION OF ORAL, SYSTEMIC AND MUCOSAL TISSUE UTILIZING RAMAN SPECTROSCOPY - A method and system for characterizing tissue includes a probe connected to a red LASER source and a Raman spectroscope. The probe includes at least excitation fiber and one or more emission fibers that connect the probe with the LASER source and the Raman spectroscope. The excitation fiber is connected to the red LASER source and terminates in the first end of the probe adjacent the tip of the probe. The emission fibers are connected to the Raman spectroscope and terminate in the first end of the probe adjacent the tip of the probe. In one embodiment, the excitation fiber extends through the central portion of the probe and one or more emission fibers are arranged around the excitation fiber. The tip of the probe is intended to come in contact with the tissue to be examined. The tip includes a central opening to allow red LASER radiation to project out of the end of the red excitation fiber on to the tissue and to permit Raman spectra to enter the emission fiber(s) and travel to the Raman spectroscope. The tip is constructed to have a predefined focal length to position the first end of the probe a predefined distance from the surface of the tissue being examined. The tip can be removable and tips having different focal lengths can be used to accommodate different types of tissues and examinations. A detector can convert the Raman spectra into signals and data for analysis by a computer system. The Raman spectra for tissue in a predefined location can be profiled such that the system can distinguish between healthy and diseased tissue.	04-12-2012
20130231573	APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR CHARACTERIZATION OF LUNG TISSUE BY RAMAN SPECTROSCOPY - Near-infrared Raman spectroscopy can be applied to identify preneoplastic lesions of the bronchial tree. Real-time in vivo Raman spectra of lung tissues may be obtained with a fiber optic catheter passed down the instrument channel of a bronchoscope. Using prototype apparatus, preneoplastic lesions were detected with sensitivity and specificity of 96 and 91% respectively. The use of Raman spectroscopy apparatus and methods in conjunction with other bronchoscopy imaging modalities can substantially reduce the number of false positive results.	09-05-2013
20150366454	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OPTICAL MEASUREMENTS UNDER AMBIENT LIGHT CONDITIONS - Examples of a spectroscopy system with a specially design ambient illumination system are disclosed. The ambient illumination system comprises one or more light emitting diodes (LEDs) that provide illumination light in the wavelength of 400-785 nm. The ambient illumination system can further comprise a filter to block light above 785 nm. The filter can be placed directly in front of LED emitters. The LEDs can be white LEDs or RGB LEDs. The spectroscopy system can further comprise a control system that can receive a signal from the spectral probe when the spectral measurements commence and can instantaneously send a signal to automatically switch off the ambient illumination system and to receive a signal from the spectral probe when the spectral measurements are terminated and automatically switch on the ambient illumination system. Examples of methods of operating the spectroscopy system and the ambient illumination system are disclosed.	12-24-2015
20150377787	INTEGRATED SPECTRAL PROBE FOR RAMAN, REFLECTANCE AND FLUORESCENCE SPECTRAL MEASUREMENTS - Examples of a spectroscopy probe for performing measurements of Raman spectra, reflectance spectra and fluorescence spectra are disclosed. The integrated spectral probe can comprise one or more light sources to provide a white light illumination to generate reflectance spectra, an excitation light to generate an UV/visible fluorescence spectra and a narrow band NIR excitation to induce Raman spectra. The multiple modalities of spectral measurements can be performed within 2 seconds or less. Examples of methods of operating the integrated spectroscopy probe disclosed.	12-31-2015

Michael Short, Cambridge, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150228363	NUCLEAR REACTORS AND RELATED METHODS AND APPARATUS - Among other things, an apparatus includes a combination of a fissionable material, a molten salt, a moderator material, and ceramic cladding.	08-13-2015

Michael Philip Short, Cambridge, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130251087	SURFACE MODIFICATION OF CLADDING MATERIAL - Provided in one embodiment is a method comprising: disposing atoms of at least one non-metal element over a surface of a cladding material of a nuclear fuel element; and forming at least one product comprising the at least one non-metal element in, over, or both, a surface layer of the cladding material; wherein the at least one non-metal element has an electronegativity that is smaller than or equal to that of oxygen. Also provided is a nuclear fuel element comprising a modified surface layer adapted to mitigate formation of Chalk River Unidentified Deposits (CRUD) on the cladding material.	09-26-2013
20130251862	SPHERIFICATION/REVERSE SPHERIFICATION AUTOMATED AND INTEGRATED SYSTEM AND METHOD - An apparatus for producing gelled pearls includes: a housing with at least one opening into which a flavored liquid is provided; external components; and internal components. The external components include: a first ingress port through which a first refill pack is coupled; and a dispenser with tubing through which a processed solution is expelled into a gelling bath. The internal components include: a mixing tank for blending the flavored liquid with the first solution; a first flow valve fluidly coupled with the mixing tank and directing the flavored liquid into and out of the mixing tank; a second flow valve fluidly coupled with the mixing tank and directing flow of a proportional amount of the first solution into the mixing tank; and a microcontroller device.	09-26-2013

Nathaniel Jackson Short, Crofton, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140090042	USER AUTHENTICATED SECURE COMMUNICATION LINK - Systems and methods are provided for establishing a secure communication link between a first client and a second client. One exemplary computer-implemented method for establishing a secure communication link between a first client and a second client includes accessing, from a storage, identification information of a user of the first client. The method further includes receiving a Domain Name Service (DNS) request from the first client requesting a secure network address corresponding to a secure domain name associated with the second client. The method further includes authenticating the user based on the user identification information. The method also includes transmitting the secure computer network address in response to the DNS request based on a determination that the user has been authenticated. A secure communication link between the first client and the second client is established based on the secure computer network address.	03-27-2014

Pat Short, Troy, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140354013	HYDRO-FORM BONDED BOLSTER - A vehicle front end load bearing bolster is provided with improved structural performance and a lower component weight, while also minimizing material, tooling, and production costs. The front end assembly is formed with a hydro-formed cross car reinforcement tube secured or bonded with mechanical fasteners and room temperature adhesive to a bolster, thereby improving stress distribution and increasing cross car system stiffness. The bonded hydro-form tube/bolster assembly provides increased torsion stiffness and dimensional stability to the vehicle frame. The hydro-formed cross car reinforcement tube have flattened terminal ends with apertures for integrated attachment to a bolster. The hydro-formed cross car reinforcement tube is formed of aluminum, brass, carbon, steel, stainless steel, copper and high strength alloys. The bolster is formed of high strength plastics and composites including sheet molding compounds (SMC), bulk molding compounds (BMC), and thermoplastic compounds such as glass mat thermoplastic (GMT) and direct long fiber thermoplastic (DLFT).	12-04-2014

Philip R. Short, Vineland Station CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130206784	CONTAINER WITH RECESSED HANDLE CAVITIES - A container comprises a base and a container sidewall extending from one side of the base about a perimeter thereof to define an interior volume of the container. Opposed outward protrusions are formed in the container sidewall adjacent and spaced from the distal edge thereof. Opposed receiving slots are defined through the container sidewall for receiving and retaining T-shaped handle ends, with the receiving slots being at least partly defined in the outward protrusions. The outward protrusions each form a cavity recessed from the inside surface of the container sidewall to accommodate the T-shaped handle ends and limit protrusion thereof beyond the inside surface of the container sidewall to limit damage to the container contents caused by contact of the T-shaped handle ends with the container contents.	08-15-2013
20140241847	PRODUCE PACKAGE AND METHOD FOR DISPLAYING PRODUCE FOR SALE - A produce package comprises a bag and a quantity of fresh, unfrozen produce. The bag comprises a handle for carrying the bag, a base opposite the handle for supporting the bag on a surface when the bag is full, and at least one sidewall distinct from the base and extending between the base and the handle. The base and the at least one sidewall cooperate to form an interior volume of the bag and the produce is disposed within the interior volume of the bag. At least a portion of the bag is transparent for viewing the produce. Such produce packages may form part of a produce display comprising a plurality of the produce packages arranged in a single layer on a display surface with each produce package in an upright position in which the handle of the bag is at an upper end of the produce package.	08-28-2014

Philip Raymond Short, Vineland Station CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100127010	NESTABLE PRODUCE CONTAINER - A produce container comprises a basket portion and a closure portion, which are hingedly secured to one another to be relatively movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration. The container can be secured in the closed configuration by way of at least one tab projecting upwardly from a front edge of a basket portion peripheral lip, which is received within a corresponding slot defined inwardly of the front edge of a closure portion peripheral lip. Each slot extends into a collocated recess in the outer surface of the closure portion peripheral lip, and each tab has an outwardly extending locking projection which, in the closed configuration, engages a corresponding recess engagement surface. Each locking projection terminates inwardly of the outer surface of the front edge of the closure portion peripheral lip and each tab terminates below the upper surface of the closure portion peripheral lip.	05-27-2010
20130101708	NESTABLE PRODUCE CONTAINER - A produce container comprises a basket portion and a closure portion, which are hingedly secured to one another to be relatively movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration. The container can be secured in the closed configuration by at least one tab projecting distally from a front edge of a basket portion peripheral lip or closure portion peripheral lip, which tab is received within a corresponding slot defined inwardly of the front edge of the other peripheral lip. Each slot extends into a collocated recess in the outer surface of that peripheral lip, and each tab has an outwardly extending locking projection which, in the closed configuration, engages a corresponding recess engagement surface. Each locking projection terminates inwardly of the outer surface of the front edge of the respective peripheral lip and each tab terminates below the upper surface of the respective peripheral lip.	04-25-2013
20140335233	ASPARAGUS CONTAINERS AND RELATED METHODS - Asparagus spears may be stored and displayed for sale, and sold, in individual containers having a reservoir containing a volume of water, with a group of asparagus spears arranged in the container such that their white tips are in contact with the volume of water. This allows the asparagus spears to be moved from a retail display, to a shopping cart, to a shopping bag, and eventually to a customer's home, without having to remove the white tips of the asparagus from contact with the water. One exemplary container has a waist between the first end and the second end of the container and tapers inwardly from the waist toward the first end and toward the second end. This tapering shape permits air to flow between adjacent containers when the containers are packed together for shipping.	11-13-2014

Phillip R. Short, Vineland Station CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100326998	LID, LID AND CONTAINER ASSEMBLY, AND METHOD OF SECURING A LID TO A CONTAINER - A container and lid assembly includes a container and a lid. The container has bottom and a container sidewall extending generally upwardly from the bottom about a perimeter thereof. The container sidewall has an upper edge structure defining an inwardly inclined, inwardly facing lid engagement surface. The lid has a top and a lid sidewall depending from the top about a perimeter thereof. The lid sidewall has an upturned lower edge structure defining an outwardly extending lid shoulder and an inwardly inclined, outwardly facing container engagement surface. The lower edge structure of the lid sidewall corresponds in size and shape to the upper edge structure of the container sidewall, and the lid is securable to the container by an interference fit with the lid engagement surface engaging the container engagement surface about the respective perimeters of the container and the lid.	12-30-2010

Rebecca Yvonne Short, Kitchener CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110229864	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRAINING - A system and method for training that includes: providing training to a user; testing the user on the training, wherein the testing is performed in short, frequent bursts and continues for a predetermined period of time; and rewarding the user based on results related to the training or testing. In particular, the provision of testing in short, frequent bursts or pulses over a continuous period of time and an iterative manner assists with knowledge retention and reinforcement. The use of a reward system reinforces knowledge and motivates acquisition and retention of knowledge. In a particular case, the rewarding may include providing the user with a chance to win a prize. This approach makes a game out of the reward process to encourage further participation.	09-22-2011

Robert Short, West Lakes Shore AU

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130023003	KIT INCLUDING SUBSTRATES WITH VARIOUS SURFACE CHEMISTRIES - In one embodiment of the invention, there is provided a kit including: (i) a plasma polymerized surface having first and second regions, said first region including a first concentration of carboxylic acid groups on said plasma polymerized surface and said second region including a second concentration of carboxylic acid groups on said plasma polymerized surface, wherein said first concentration and said second concentration are different; (ii) a first plasma polymerized secondary substrate having carboxylic acid groups disposed consistently thereacross at a concentration equal to said first concentration; and, (iii) a second plasma polymerized secondary substrate having carboxylic acid groups disposed consistently thereacross at a concentration equal to said second concentration.	01-24-2013
20130309654	METHOD OF SELECTING A SURFACE CHEMISTRY FOR CULTURING A GIVEN CELL LINE - In one embodiment of the invention, there is provided a method of selecting a surface chemistry for culturing a given cell line, including the steps of: (i) providing a first substrate having a plasma polymerized surface with first and second regions, said first region having a first concentration of carboxylic acid groups on said plasma polymerized surface and said second region having a second concentration of carboxylic acid groups on said plasma polymerized surface, wherein said first and second concentrations are different; (ii) culturing cells from said cell line on said plasma polymerized surface in each said region; (iii) observing activity of said cultured cells in each said region, said activity selected from the group consisting of alkaline phosphatase activity of the cultured cells, cell growth of the cultured cells, attachment of the cultured cells, and cell spreading of the cultured cells; and iv) selecting, based on a particular observed activity, a secondary substrate for culturing said cells wherein the secondary substrate has a plasma polymerized surface having a constant concentration of carboxylic acid groups thereon which is equal to the concentration of carboxylic acid groups in the region on said first substrate wherein the cells exhibit said particular observed activity.	11-21-2013

Robert Short, South Australia AU

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090075322	METHOD OF ANALYZING VARIOUS SURFACE CHEMISTRIES FOR CULTURING A GIVEN CELL LINE - In one embodiment of the invention, there is provided a method of analyzing various surface chemistries for culturing a particular cell line, which includes the steps of: (1) providing a plasma polymerized surface having first and second regions, the first region including a first concentration of carboxylic acid groups in the plasma polymerized surface and the second region including a second concentration of carboxylic acid groups in the plasma polymerized surface, wherein the first and second concentrations are different; (2) culturing cells from the cell line on the plasma polymerized surface in each the region; (3) observing activity of the cultured cells in each the region; and (4) analyzing the activity of the cultured cells in each region.	03-19-2009
20090305417	CELL CULTURE - A cell culture surface comprising a substrate and a polymer comprising a carboxylic acid monomer, wherein the carboxylic acid concentration of the polymer is from	12-10-2009

Robert A. Short, Goodrich, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150290398	SHARP EXTRACTOR AND METHOD OF EXTRACTING A SHARP FROM A MEDICAL DEVICE - A sharp extractor has a ram that is actuatable to move from a disengaged position to an engaged position to dislodge a sharp from a medical device, and then return back to the disengaged position. With the medical device secured in axial alignment with the ram, the actuator is actuated to move to its engaged position, whereupon the sharp is detached from the medical device. The dislodged sharp is channeled directly into a medical waste container. Upon removing the sharp from the medical device, the medical device can be treated as standard medical waste, thereby reducing the cost associated with disposal of the medical device. With the volume of the sharp being greatly reduced as a result of removal from the relatively bulky medical device, the frequency of having to dispose the sharps can be greatly reduced, thereby further reducing cost associated with the disposal of the sharps.	10-15-2015

Robert D. Short, Burnside AU

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140303037	PATTERNING METHOD - A method of patterning a surface of a substrate comprising: (a) applying a coating to the surface to form a coated surface, and (b) treating the coated surface with a patterned microplasma comprising a plurality of localised microplasma discharges such that localised regions of the coated surface are selectively exposed to the localised microplasma discharges to form exposed localised regions and unexposed regions that have not been substantially exposed to a microplasma discharge; wherein the coating at the exposed localised regions is modified by the patterned microplasma and the coating at the unexposed regions is substantially unmodified to form a patterned surface on the substrate.	10-09-2014

Roger Short, Victoria AU

Ryan M. Short, Somerset, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150114857	CONTAINER FOR DISPENSING A COMBINATION PRODUCT - A container assembly comprising first and second compartments. The first compartment includes a base web having a formed portion and a flat portion, a lidding material joined to the flat portion and a frangible seal positioned between the base web and the lidding material. The second compartment includes first and second barriers that are sealed to one another at peripheral edges. The first barrier has an aperture through which the formed portion of the base web extends. An upper surface of the flat portion of the base web is joined to an interior surface of the first barrier, thereby encapsulating the frangible seal within the second compartment. When the frangible seal is broken, a passageway is provided for transferring material from the first compartment into the second compartment for mixing with a second material. The second compartment may then be opened to dispense the mixture.	04-30-2015

Stephen A. Short, Mount Ousley AU

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140041485	PROCESS FOR MAGNESIUM PRODUCTION - The invention relates to a process for conditioning material for pyrometallurgical conversion to magnesium, the process comprising carrying out de-su'fation of the material in a slurry to reduce sulfur content of the material; and carrying out de-ferration of the de-sulfated material in a slurry to reduce iron content of the material to produce a conditioned material suitable for pyrometallurgical conversion to magnesium.	02-13-2014

Steven Short, Hartfield, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140243789	Subcutaneous Dialysis Catheter with Ultrasound Agitation - A subcutaneous, venous catheter is provided in conjunction with a method of installation in hemodialysis treatments. The catheter has an implantable hub attached to a first end of the primary lumen. An anchoring back plate is pivottably secured to the catheter hub and surgically anchored to underlying musculature. Once the device is implanted, the hub can be arcuately translated underneath the skin by applying gentle pressure to either side of the hub. To reduce fluid stagnation within and around the lumen, a series of piezo-electric elements are integrated therein. A vibration processor is electrically connected to the piezo-electric elements such that the initiation of electrical current by the vibration processor results in contraction of the piezo-electric elements. Expansion and contraction of these elements propagates low-energy acoustic waves through the lumen, agitating liquid contained therein and improving flow of same through the catheter lumen.	08-28-2014

Steven Lewis Short, Swindon, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140134277	STABILIZED HYPOHALOUS ACID SOLUTIONS - The present invention provides a stabilized hypohalous acid solution (or formulation thereof), which may be conveniently packaged for sale, or stored for later use on demand. The invention further provides methods of making the stabilized hypohalous acid solution, as well as methods of use for disinfecting mammalian tissue, including wounds and burns, disinfecting or cleansing surfaces, or treating and/or preserving food products and cut flowers, among other uses.	05-15-2014

Stuart Short, Valbonne FR

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120246122	INTEGRATING DATA-HANDLING POLICIES INTO A WORKFLOW MODEL - A method and system for integrating data-handling policies into a computer-implemented workflow model is provided. In one embodiment, a workflow editor implemented using one or more processors may include a privacy manager module configured to permit a business process designer to integrate data handling policies into a workflow model. A privacy manager module, or simply a privacy manager, may also be configured to execute a consistency check with respect to newly-created and existing data handling policies to determine whether there is a conflict among any of the data-handling policies associated with tasks and data objects of the workflow model.	09-27-2012

Stuart Short, Mougins FR

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110087880	REVOCATION OF CREDENTIALS IN SECRET HANDSHAKE PROTOCOLS - According to a general aspect, a computer-implemented method for a first user to verify an association with a second user through a secret handshake protocol includes maintaining information about a reusable identification handle for the first user, where the information about the reusable identification handle is provided by a trusted third party, maintaining information about a reusable credential for the first user, where the information about the reusable credential is provided by a trusted third party, and maintaining information about a matching reference for verifying an association with another user, where the information about the matching reference is provided by a trusted third party. Information based on the reusable identification handle and based on the reusable credential is transmitted to a potential peer. First information based on a reusable identification handle for the second user is received, and second information based on a reusable credential for the second user is received. A first comparison of a combination of the first information and the second information is performed with the matching reference to determine whether the second user's credentials match the first users matching reference. A second comparison of the first information with information published on a revocation list is performed to determine whether the second user's credentials have been revoked from usage. Based on the first comparison and the second comparison, a determination is made whether or not to verify the association of second user with the first user.	04-14-2011

Troy Short, Madras, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140183004	Wear Strip Assembly For Reciprocating Conveyor - A wear strip assembly for a slat in a reciprocating conveyor system. The wear strip assembly includes a wear block underneath the end of the slat and wear strip member that covers the end of the slat. The slat is sandwiched between these two members, thus providing the end of the slat with protection as it reciprocates back and forth on the exit or off-load end of the conveyor system.	07-03-2014

William D. Short, Litchfield, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140234507	METHODS AND DEVICES FOR HEATING OR COOLING VISCOUS MATERIALS - The invention provides methods and devices for heating or cooling viscous materials such as meat emulsions useful for producing food and other products. The devices include a heat exchanger comprising a first plate, a second plate attached to the first plate, and a first spacer and a second spacer arranged between the first plate and the second plate. The first plate, the second plate, the first spacer, and the second spacer define at least one temperature controlled passage for a product to pass through the heat exchanger.	08-21-2014

W. Spilman Short, Richmond, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20160074884	DUAL RAIN SHOWER SYSTEM - A dual shower system that enables installation or conversion of a single showerhead system to a two-showerhead system in which a user can direct flow to a selected one of the two showerheads or to both showerheads as desired. The dual rain shower system includes a first supply line for connecting to an existing water supply, a three-way diverter valve, a second supply line including a tee, a distal end connector, and a first and second showerhead. The showerheads include a water-dispersing plate with a plurality of nozzles therein. A ball and socket arrangement on the showerheads enables adjustment of the water-dispersing plate to a horizontal orientation or to various angles with respect to the supply lines. The first supply line may be a horizontal or an elevated supply line in order to adjust the height of the dual shower system.	03-17-2016