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Andrew Squires, Grandvilee, MI US
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20100141002 | BIASING MECHANISM - A biasing mechanism between two portions of a chair, such as the seat and back components, where the biasing mechanism can position the back component in an infinite number of recline positions between a first, or fully upright, position and a second, or fully reclined, position, where the biasing mechanism consists of a leaf spring and a cylinder in a parallel configuration. | 06-10-2010 |
Andrew Squires, Grandville, MI US
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20140312754 | WORKSURFACE ASSEMBLY HAVING CANTILEVERED, VERTICALLY ADJUSTABLE WORKSURFACES - A worksurface assembly includes a base having an interior, a first support column supported by the base, a first worksurface coupled to the first support column and cantilevered outwardly from the base, a second support column supported by the base and a second worksurface coupled to the second support column and cantilevered outwardly from the base. A cable guide including a plurality of links is also provided. | 10-23-2014 |
Andrew R. Squires, Grand Rapids, MI US
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20120123255 | APPARATUS FOR IMPLANTING A PRELOADED LOCALIZATION WIRE - An apparatus for percutaneously implanting a localization wire into a tissue mass comprises a cannula with a preloaded localization wire having a distal end and at least one anchor. An actuator is in operable communication with the cannula and is configured for operation between a charged condition and a discharged condition to retract the cannula toward a retracted position to expose the distal end and the at least one anchor of the localization wire to the tissue mass, without inducing movement of the localization wire, and with the cannula being removable from the localization wire in its entirety. | 05-17-2012 |
20150051486 | APPARATUS FOR IMPLANTING A PRELOADED LOCALIZATION WIRE - An apparatus for percutaneously implanting a localization wire into a tissue mass includes a handle having a grip portion and a base. The grip portion is slidably mounted to the base. The base has a keyway. A cannula is movable relative to the handle between an insertion position and a retracted position. A localization wire is positioned to extend from the handle and into the cannula lumen. An actuator is coupled to the cannula and is configured to operate between a charged condition and a discharged condition to retract the cannula. A collar is mounted to the cannula. The collar includes a key having a key projection. The key projection is not aligned with the keyway when the actuator is in the charged condition and the key projection is aligned with the keyway to facilitate retraction of the cannula toward the retracted position to effect the discharged condition. | 02-19-2015 |
Andrew Robert Squires, Wyoming, MI US
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20120248740 | Decontamination Transport / Wheelchair - A decontamination transport/wheelchair for use in conditions where a victim is contaminated not allowing acceptance to a medical facility, or where a backboard is not necessary. The chair's sections allow for full draining, cleaning and drying of the chair. The chair is comprised of chemical resistant materials and coatings. The chair has a seat and backrest with holes aiding in cleaning and security of the victim. The chair is vertically foldable minimizing storage size, and deployed in one movement. The chair has a integral forward stop and locking mechanism for the fully deployed position. The chair's brakes are operated by hand or foot. A one piece adjustable, stretchable, chemical resistant restraining strap is used to secure the victim in the chair. The chair has independent pivoting armrests. The chair has a pivoting footrest. The chair has carry handles. The chair has features for holding other medical devices. | 10-04-2012 |
Blake Squires, Akron, OH US
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20130073368 | INCENTIVIZING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY - Systems and methods that incentivize physical fitness of a user are discussed herein. In one embodiment, such a system can include a motion component and a control component. The motion component can monitor motion data associated with the user. The control component can provide one or more rewards to the user, wherein the rewards can be based at least in part on the user meeting a target associated with the motion data. | 03-21-2013 |
20140067494 | ACTIVITY MONITOR SYSTEM AND METHOD - Systems and methods that incentivize physical fitness of a user are discussed herein. In one embodiment, such a system can include a motion component and a control component. The motion component can monitor motion data associated with the user. The control component can provide one or more rewards to the user, wherein the rewards can be based at least in part on the user meeting a target associated with the motion data. | 03-06-2014 |
20150142689 | ACTIVITY MONITOR - Systems and methods that incentivize physical fitness of a user are discussed herein. A system can include a motion component and a control component. The motion component can monitor motion data associated with the user. The control component can provide one or more rewards to the user, wherein the rewards can be based at least in part on the user meeting a target associated with the motion data. | 05-21-2015 |
Bradley C. Squires, New London, WI US
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20080215190 | TURRET ENVELOPE CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A FIRE FIGHTING VEHICLE - A turret control system and method is disclosed. The turret control system includes one or more control modules, such as an envelope control module, turret targeting module, a turret pan module, a turret deploy module, a turret store module. The preferred turret control system also provides improved turret control flexibility and improved operator feedback. | 09-04-2008 |
20080215700 | FIREFIGHTING VEHICLE AND METHOD WITH NETWORK-ASSISTED SCENE MANAGEMENT - A method comprises acquiring information pertaining to a scene of a fire. The acquiring step is performed by a sensor connected to a first computer. The method further comprises transmitting the information from the first computer to a second computer by way of a wireless communication network. The second computer is mounted to a fire fighting vehicle and is connected to a display. The method further comprises displaying the information at the fire fighting vehicle using the display. | 09-04-2008 |
20080221741 | FIREFIGHTING VEHICLE AND METHOD WITH NETWORK-ASSISTED SCENE MANAGEMENT - A method comprises acquiring information pertaining to a scene of a fire. The acquiring step is performed by a sensor connected to a first computer. The method further comprises transmitting the information from the first computer to a second computer by way of a wireless communication network. The second computer is mounted to a fire fighting vehicle and is connected to a display. The method further comprises displaying the information at the fire fighting vehicle using the display. | 09-11-2008 |
20080221754 | CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AN EQUIPMENT SERVICE VEHICLE - A vehicle comprises a chassis, a mechanical system, and a control system configured to control the mechanical assembly. The mechanical system is mounted on the chassis and configured to be moved through a range of positions responsive to operator inputs from a human operator. The control system processing logic configured to generate output signals for the output devices based on input signals from the directional controller to thereby control movement of the boom assembly in accordance with the operator inputs. The communication system is configured to communicate signals, including the input signals and the output signals, between the directional controller, the processing logic, and the output devices, the communication system at least partially comprising a radio-frequency transmission medium. | 09-11-2008 |
20080284118 | Modular Metamorphic Vehicle - A vehicle comprising a vehicle body, a suspension system coupled to the vehicle body, and a plurality of wheels coupled to the suspension system comprising at least one pair of wheels, each wheel of the at least one pair of wheels being located on opposite sides of the vehicle. The suspension system comprises a changeable wheel track width for the at least one pair of wheels and the wheel track width is changeable between a narrow wheel track width setting and a wide wheel track width setting by pivoting a suspension link about a vertical axis. | 11-20-2008 |
20100301668 | CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE - An electric traction vehicle is described herein which may be used to provide power to off-board electric power-consuming systems or devices. The electric traction vehicle may provide 250 kilowatts or more of three phase AC power to an off-board electric power consuming system. The electric traction vehicle may also include an electrical power storage device which can be selectively discharged to allow the vehicle to be serviced. | 12-02-2010 |
Bruce Michael Squires, Naperville, IL US
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20110311700 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CHILLING A FOOD PRODUCT PROXIMATE TO AND IN A FOOD PROCESSING DEVICE - A system and method for chilling a food product in or proximate to a food processing device adapted to dice, slice, shred, chop, or cut the food product is disclosed. The disclosed system and method involves a two or three stage application of a liquid cryogen or carbon dioxide snow to cool the food product. The cooling stages include a first stage of cryogen application upstream of the entrance of the food processing device, a second stage of cryogen application or delivery into one or more zones within the food processing device, and a third stage of cryogen application to the region proximate to and downstream of the exit to the food processing device. | 12-22-2011 |
20140053697 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CHILLING A FOOD PRODUCT PROXIMATE TO AND IN A FOOD PROCESSING DEVICE - A system and method for chilling a food product in or proximate to a food processing device adapted to dice, slice, shred, chop, or cut the food product is disclosed. The disclosed system and method involves a two or three stage application of a liquid cryogen or carbon dioxide snow to cool the food product. The cooling stages include a first stage of cryogen application upstream of the entrance of the food processing device, a second stage of cryogen application or delivery into one or more zones within the food processing device, and a third stage of cryogen application to the region proximate to and downstream of the exit to the food processing device. | 02-27-2014 |
20140060272 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CHILLING A FOOD PRODUCT PROXIMATE TO AND IN A FOOD PROCESSING DEVICE - A system and method for chilling a food product in or proximate to a food processing device adapted to dice, slice, shred, chop, or cut the food product is disclosed. The disclosed system and method involves a two or three stage application of a liquid cryogen or carbon dioxide snow to cool the food product. The cooling stages include a first stage of cryogen application upstream of the entrance of the food processing device, a second stage of cryogen application or delivery into one or more zones within the food processing device, and a third stage of cryogen application to the region proximate to and downstream of the exit to the food processing device. | 03-06-2014 |
Charles Squires, Waltham, MA US
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20140140368 | NON-CONTACXT MEDICAL THERMOMETER WITH DISTANCE SENSING AND COMPENSATION - A non-contact medical thermometer is disclosed that includes an IR sensor assembly having an IR sensor for sensing IR radiation from a target, a distance sensor configured to determine a distance of the thermometer from the target, and a memory component operatively coupled at least to the IR sensor assembly and the distance sensor. The memory component contains predetermined compensation information that relates to predetermined temperatures of targets and to predetermined distances from at least one predetermined target. A microprocessor is operatively coupled to the memory component. The microprocessor is configured to perform temperature calculations based on the IR radiation from the target, the distance of the thermometer from the target, and the predetermined compensation information. | 05-22-2014 |
Charles Cluff Squires, Mckinney, TX US
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20080251486 | Nursing bottle - A nursing bottle comprising a fluid container having a cushiony exterior sidewall and an object disposed between the fluid container and the exterior sidewall to enable viewing of the object through the exterior sidewall. | 10-16-2008 |
Charles F. Squires, Waltham, MA US
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20140076884 | HEATER WITH ENERGY-SAVING OPERATIONS AND METHOD RELATED THERETO - A heater includes a heating unit that supports at least a high-power state, a low-power state and a stand-by state. A control circuitry of the heater implements a state machine to control the heating unit, with respective states in the state machine corresponding to power states in the heating unit. The transition from a first state to a second state in the state machine is determined by a comparison between a measured ambient temperature with a predetermined threshold temperature for transitioning from the first state to the second state. | 03-20-2014 |
Charles H. Squires, Poway, CA US
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20100137162 | Method for Rapidly Screening Microbial Hosts to Identify Certain Strains with Improved Yield and/or Quality in the Expression of Heterologous Proteins - The present invention provides an array for rapidly identifying a host cell population capable of producing heterologous protein with improved yield and/or quality. The array comprises one or more host cell populations that have been genetically modified to increase the expression of one or more target genes involved in protein production, decrease the expression of one or more target genes involved in protein degradation, or both. One or more of the strains in the array may express the heterologous protein of interest in a periplasm compartment, or may secrete the heterologous protein extracellularly through an outer cell wall. The strain arrays are useful for screening for improved expression of any protein of interest, including therapeutic proteins, hormones, a growth factors, extracellular receptors or ligands, proteases, kinases, blood proteins, chemokines, cytokines, antibodies and the like. | 06-03-2010 |
20110020830 | DESIGN FOR RAPIDLY CLONING ONE OR MORE POLYPEPTIDE CHAINS INTO AN EXPRESSION SYSTEM - The present invention provides methods and compositions for the generation and identification of expression constructs that can be used to express sufficient levels of a polypeptide of interest. The compositions include a population of expression vectors, wherein members of the population have a type IIS restriction enzyme recognition site adjacent to a regulatory sequence, and wherein the regulatory element is distinct in at least two members of the population of expression vectors. In various embodiments, the expression vectors further comprise a polynucleotide sequence encoding a polypeptide of interest, wherein the polynucleotide encoding the polypeptide, the polynucleotide of the regulatory sequence, or both, are distinct in at least two members of the population. The compositions are useful for identifying a combination of coding sequences and/or regulatory elements useful for the heterologous expression of the polypeptide of interest. | 01-27-2011 |
Charles H. Squires, Paway, CA US
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20140162279 | PROCESS FOR IMPROVED PROTEIN EXPRESSION BY STRAIN ENGINEERING - This invention is a process for improving the production levels of recombinant proteins or peptides or improving the level of active recombinant proteins or peptides expressed in host cells. The invention is a process of comparing two genetic profiles of a cell that expresses a recombinant protein and modifying the cell to change the expression of a gene product that is upregulated in response to the recombinant protein expression. The process can improve protein production or can improve protein quality, for example, by increasing solubility of a recombinant protein. | 06-12-2014 |
Charles S. Squires, Hartford, CT US
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20140108049 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FACILITATING CROSS ENTERPRISE DATA SHARING IN A HEALTH CARE SETTING - A method and system for sharing charts associated with a first patient among system entities within a networked system wherein different entities maintain different charts for the first patient, the method comprising the steps of at each of at least a subset of the entities and for the first patient, when a chart is generated, generating a release authorization (RA) token for the chart, maintaining an RA token list including all of tokens received for the first patient from any other system entities, when a token is received from another entity, using the received token to access a chart associated with the received token that is stored at another entity and when a requesting entity requests a chart associated with the first patient, providing the chart along with the RA token list associated with the first patient to the requesting entity. | 04-17-2014 |
Charles S. Squires, Madison, WI US
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20090012817 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FACILITATING CROSS ENTERPRISE DATA SHARING IN A HEALTHCARE SETTING - A method and system for sharing charts associated with a first patient among system entities within a networked system wherein different entities maintain different charts for the first patient, the method comprising the steps of at each of at least a subset of the entities and for the first patient, when a chart is generated, generating a release authorization (RA) token for the chart, maintaining an RA token list including all of tokens received for the first patient from any other system entities, when a token is received from another entity, using the received token to access a chart associated with the received token that is stored at another entity and when a requesting entity requests a chart associated with the first patient, providing the chart along with the RA token list associated with the first patient to the requesting entity. | 01-08-2009 |
Christoper Squires, Boulder, CO US
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20150154127 | NETWORK INTERFACE CONTROLLER EMULATION - Examples disclosed herein provide systems, methods, and software for network interface controller emulation. In one example, a method of operating a storage subsystem coupled with a host includes emulating, to a main processing system on the host, a network connection through an emulated network interface controller (NIC) to a storage volume. The method further includes receiving, over a bus between the main processing system and the storage subsystem, a data request originated by the main processing system and directed to the emulated NIC that requests access to the storage volume. The method also includes providing the main processing system with the access to the storage volume via the emulated NIC as if the storage volume were accessible over the network connection. | 06-04-2015 |
Christopher J. Squires, Westminster, CO US
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20080307456 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SEARCHING FORR AND FOR DISPLAYING MEDIA CONTENT - Systems and methods are provided for searching and for displaying media content on a display device, such as a television. A user may search for media content while viewing their display device. Further, a user may search multiple sources while viewing their display device to find media content to download, purchase, display, etc., on their display device. Search results are displayed on the display device, with various options available to the user. A user may then download, purchase, view and/or experience selected media content. Thus, users may then experience media content within a short period of time after deciding to acquire the media content. Further, users may view media content from a media server or media unit without preloading the media content on the media unit, and may experience a greater selection of media content. | 12-11-2008 |
20080307462 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SEARCHING AND FOR DISPLAYING MEDIA CONTENT - Systems and methods are provided for searching and for displaying media content on a display device, such as a television. A user may search for media content while viewing their display device. Further, a user may search multiple sources while viewing their display device to find media content to download, purchase, display, etc., on their display device. Search results are displayed on the display device, with various options available to the user. A user may then download, purchase, view and/or experience selected media content. Thus, users may then experience media content within a short period of time after deciding to acquire the media content. Further, users may view media content from a media server or media unit without preloading the media content on the media unit, and may experience a greater selection of media content. | 12-11-2008 |
20080307463 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SEARCHING AND FOR DISPLAYING MEDIA CONTENT - Systems and methods are provided for searching and for displaying media content on a display device, such as a television. A user may search for media content while viewing their display device. Further, a user may search multiple sources while viewing their display device to find media content to download, purchase, display, etc., on their display device. Search results are displayed on the display device, with various options available to the user. A user may then download, purchase, view and/or experience selected media content. Thus, users may then experience media content within a short period of time after deciding to acquire the media content. Further, users may view media content from a media server or media unit without preloading the media content on the media unit, and may experience a greater selection of media content. | 12-11-2008 |
20090259914 | DIGITAL CONTENT PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - What is disclosed is a method of operating an integrated circuit which includes an input module, an output module, and a processing module coupled to the input module and the output module. The method includes, in the input module, receiving a first data segment; in the processing module, reading a hard coded identifier from an identifier module coupled to the processing module, processing the first data segment with the hard coded identifier to generate a first encoded data segment; and in the output module, transferring the first encoded data segment for storage on a storage system. | 10-15-2009 |
20090271587 | CONTENT CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS - What is disclosed is a control system which includes an interface configured to receive a content request from a request source wherein the content request identifies content stored on a storage medium. The control system also includes a processing system coupled to the interface and configured to process the content request to determine when the request source is a valid destination for the content based on a first identifier stored with the content on the storage medium and a second identifier provided with the content request. The interface is further configured to transfer the content to the request source when the request source is a valid destination. | 10-29-2009 |
20100011232 | DIGITAL COMPONENT POWER SAVINGS IN A HOST DEVICE AND METHOD - A control arrangement, for example, in a digital component that forms part of a system, draws an input current for its operation and is configured for monitoring an interface for any one of a group of commands and, upon detecting an issued one of the group of commands, operates the component for executing the issued command in an operational mode, and during an idle time on the interface, the control arrangement exclusively monitors the interface for any one of the group of commands such that the input current is limited to a leakage current. The component may draw less than 1 milliamp of current during the idle mode. | 01-14-2010 |
20130138990 | DIGITAL COMPONENT POWER SAVINGS IN A HOST DEVICE AND METHOD - A control arrangement, for example, in a digital component that forms part of a system, draws an input current for its operation and is configured for monitoring an interface for any one of a group of commands and, upon detecting an issued one of the group of commands, operates the component for executing the issued command in an operational mode, and during an idle time on the interface, the control arrangement exclusively monitors the interface for any one of the group of commands such that the input current is limited to a leakage current. The component may draw less than 1 milliamp of current during the idle mode. | 05-30-2013 |
Christopher Ross Squires, Greenville, SC US
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20120066286 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COUPLING A WIRELESS DEVICE TO SOCIAL NETWORKING SERVICES AND A MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A system enables digital appliances to couple to third party application services directly. The system includes a device regulation/support site configured to generate a script program and a data template, and a digital appliance that selectively couples to the device regulation/support site and receives the script program and data template from the device regulation/support site, the digital appliance executes the script program with reference to the data template to couple directly to a third party application service and query the third party application service for data. | 03-15-2012 |
20130275530 | Reduced Latency Messaging For Mobile Communication Devices - A mobile electronic communication device includes a controller, memory, wireless transceiver, and output device supported by a housing. The controller executes a program with instructions stored in the memory and suspends execution of the program. The controller resumes execution of the program to retrieve a communication message from an online data storage service with the wireless transceiver in response to receiving a notification message with the wireless transceiver. The controller executes the program to retrieve a communication message and outputs the communication message with the output device. The mobile electronic communication device outputs messages with a reduced delay between transmission of the communication message and output of the communication message. | 10-17-2013 |
Craig Squires, Cordova, TN US
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20100198270 | Multi-Axial Bone Screw Assembly - A bottom-loading multi-axial bone anchor apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a receiver member, a crown member, a bone anchor and a retaining member. The receiver member defines an upper opening and a lower opening, which may form part of the same opening, a channel, and a groove. The crown member and bone anchor are loaded into the lower opening of the receiver member, and the retaining member fits around the bone anchor and into the groove in the receiver member. The bone anchor is capable of multi-axial positioning with respect to the receiver member. An elongated member is placed in the channel of the receiver member, contacting the crown member, and a compression member is applied via the upper opening. The compression member presses down on the elongated member, which presses down on the crown member and locks the bone anchor between the crown member and the retaining member. | 08-05-2010 |
20110015744 | PROSTHETIC SPINAL DISC SYSTEM - A prosthetic spinal disc system is provided. The prosthetic disc system has a nucleus component having an upper surface configured to engage a superior vertebra and a lower surface configured to engage an inferior vertebra, an anchor configured to affix to an anterior surface of at least one of the superior vertebra or the inferior vertebra, and a tether tying the nucleus component to the anchor. In such embodiments, the nucleus component further has a perimeter situated substantially between the upper surface and the lower surface of the nucleus component and the tether is at least partially situated on the perimeter of the nucleus component. In certain embodiments, the upper surface and the lower surface of the nucleus component are configured to allow for implantation of the disc system such that after a discectomy, no preparation of at least one of the superior and inferior vertebrae is necessary. | 01-20-2011 |
20110071577 | Multi-Axial Bone Screw Assembly - A bottom-loading multi-axial bone anchor apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a receiver member, a crown member, a bone anchor and a retaining member. The receiver member defines an upper opening and a lower opening, which may form part of the same opening, a channel, and a groove. The crown member and bone anchor are loaded into the lower opening of the receiver member, and the retaining member fits around the bone anchor and into the groove in the receiver member. The bone anchor is capable of multi-axial positioning with respect to the receiver member. An elongated member is placed in the channel of the receiver member, contacting the crown member, and a compression member is applied via the upper opening. The compression member presses down on the elongated member, which presses down on the crown member and locks the bone anchor between the crown member and the retaining member. | 03-24-2011 |
Craig M. Squires, Cordova, TN US
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20110190889 | LORDOTIC INTERBODY DEVICE WITH DIFFERENT SIZES RAILS - A vertebral implant for installation in a disc space is disclosed that includes a body defining a first vertebral support rail and a second vertebral support rail extending along a vertical axis. Each vertebral support rail is separated by a channel running circumferentially around at least a portion of the body along a longitudinal axis of the body. The first vertebral support rail has a first height and the second vertebral support rail has a second height. The first height is smaller than the second height. The height or apex of each vertebral support rail is sized and configured to match the concave nature of the endplates of vertebra of the spine. | 08-04-2011 |
Daniel J. Squires, Amherst, OH US
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20120083323 | ELECTRONIC BASEBALL GAME AND METHOD FOR PLAYING ELECTRONIC BASEBALL GAME - A electronic baseball game played using an electronic game unit and an input value generator provided separately from the electronic game unit. The game is played by generating an input value from among a plurality of possible input values and inputting the input value into the electronic game unit. The electronic game unit uses the input value and game status information to determine a game consequence, and updates the game status information based on the determined game consequence. The electronic game unit also provides a display on which the game status information is graphically shown. | 04-05-2012 |
David Squires, Mebane, NC US
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20130152758 | ENTRY TOOL AND METHODS FOR USE FOR TUBES OR CABLES - Devices and methods are disclosed for gaining access to optical fibers contained within a fiber optic cable. Specifically, a cable entry tool can include a first jaw that can have a substantially V-shaped first channel formed therein, a first cutting element extending into the first channel and movable to any of a variety of depths, a second jaw positioned opposing the first jaw and that can have a substantially V-shaped second channel formed therein, and a second cutting element extending into the second channel and movable to any of a variety of depths. The first channel and the second channel can be movable with respect to each other for receiving therebetween a buffer tube having any of a variety of tube diameters. | 06-20-2013 |
Donovan L. Squires, Grand Rapids, MI US
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20110297844 | INDUCTIVELY COUPLED DIELECTRIC BARRIER DISCHARGE LAMP - A dielectric barrier discharge lamp assembly for a fluid treatment system. The lamp assembly can include an inductive secondary, first and second electrodes coupled to the inductive secondary, and a lamp including a dielectric barrier interposed between the first and second electrodes. The dielectric barrier can define a discharge chamber including a discharge gas, and one of the first and second electrodes can extend within the discharge chamber. The inductive secondary can be adapted to receive power from a nearby inductive primary to promote a dielectric barrier discharge in the discharge chamber. The resulting dielectric barrier discharge can generate ultraviolet light for the treatment of air or water, or for other applications. | 12-08-2011 |
Douglas A. Squires, Austin, TX US
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20130159169 | SYSTEM, APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SEGREGATING DATA IN TRANSACTIONS VIA DEDICATED INTERFACE ELEMENTS FOR ISOLATED LOGIC AND REPOSITORIES - Embodiments relate generally to computer software and computing devices, and more particularly, to a system, an apparatus and a method configured to segregate data at an interface of a computing device to facilitate on-line electronic payment transactions. In one embodiment, a method includes presenting fields configured to accept a first type of data and to accept a second type of data for an on-line electronic payment transaction. The method includes generating an initialization signal for transmission to an isolated data management system to initialize a portion of a memory associated with first type of data, responsive to an interaction with a field, receiving data from the field, and generating a save signal to save the data from the field in a portion of the memory. This can be responsive to a second interaction with the field. | 06-20-2013 |
Edward L. Squires, Nicholasville, KY US
Emily M. Squires, Littleton, MA US
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20110103064 | SOLID STATE LIGHTING DEVICES INCLUDING QUANTUM CONFINED SEMICONDUCTOR NANOPARTICLES, AN OPTICAL COMPONENT FOR A SOLID STATE LIGHTING DEVICE, AND METHODS - A solid state lighting device including a light source capable of emitting white light including a blue spectral component and having a deficiency in a spectral region, and an optical component that is positioned to receive at least a portion of the light generated by the light source, the optical component comprising an optical material for converting at least a portion of the blue spectral component of the light to one or more predetermined wavelengths such that light emitted by the solid state lighting device includes light emission from the light source supplemented with light emission at one or more predetermined wavelengths, wherein the optical material comprises quantum confined semiconductor nanoparticles. Also disclosed is lighting fixture, a cover plate for a lighting fixture and a method. | 05-05-2011 |
20120189791 | OPTICAL MATERIALS, OPTICAL COMPONENTS, DEVICES, AND METHODS - An optical component including an optical material comprising quantum confined semiconductor nanoparticles, wherein the optical material has a solid state photoluminescent efficiency greater than or equal to 60%. Devices including optical materials and/or optical components and methods are also disclosed. | 07-26-2012 |
20120286238 | LIGHTING DEVICES, AN OPTICAL COMPONENT FOR A LIGHTING DEVICE, AND METHODS - A white-light emitting lighting device comprising one or more light emitting light sources (preferably solid state semiconductor light emitting diodes) that emit off-white light during operation, wherein the off-white light includes a spectral output including at least one spectral component in a first spectral region from about 360 nm to about 475 nm, at least one spectral component in a second spectral region from about 475 nm to about 575 nm, and at least one deficiency in at least one other spectral region, and an optical component comprising an optical material for converting at least a portion of the off-white light to one or more predetermined wavelengths, such that light emitted by the lighting device comprises white light, wherein the optical material comprises quantum confined semiconductor nanoparticles. Also disclosed is an optical component, lighting fixture, a cover plate for a lighting fixture, and methods. | 11-15-2012 |
20120313075 | OPTICAL COMPONENT, PRODUCTS INCLUDING SAME, AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME - An optical component is disclosed that comprises a first substrate, an optical material comprising quantum confined semiconductor nanoparticles disposed over a predetermined region of a first surface of the first substrate, a layer comprising an adhesive material disposed over the optical material and any portion of the first surface of the first substrate not covered by the optical material, and a second substrate disposed over the layer comprising an adhesive material, wherein the first and second substrates are sealed together. In certain embodiments, the optical component further includes a second optical material comprising quantum confined semiconductor nanoparticles disposed between the layer comprising the adhesive material and the second substrate. Method are also disclosed. Also disclosed are products including the optical component. | 12-13-2012 |
Gerald C. Squires, Clarence Center, NY US
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20130106073 | GAS CYLINDER CART | 05-02-2013 |
20140077110 | CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY FOR MEDICAL GAS APPLICATIONS - A connector assembly for connecting a medical gas cylinder with a medical gas delivery device is provided. The connector assembly includes a jacketed hose connected at one end to a gas delivery device adaptor and connected at the other end to a male quick coupling element that connects with a cylinder coupling valve assembly. The valve assembly includes a retainer body assembly and a retainer sleeve that define a female quick coupling portion adapted to receive the male type quick coupling element of the hose assembly. The gas delivery device adaptor is an elbow shaped body with an internally disposed 90 degree threaded bore from its distal end to its proximal end. An engagement stem projects from the distal end of elbow shaped body and is adapted to couple the gas delivery device to the jacketed hose via the 90 degree threaded bore. | 03-20-2014 |
Glenn Eldon Squires, North Fort Myers, FL US
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20090277759 | Toggle switch lock - A toggle switch lock includes a main body portion, a pair of switch lock mounting holes, and a switch position aperture. The main body portion is adapted to attach to a toggle switch faceplate having a pair of faceplate mounting holes, such that a first portion of the toggle switch that represents an off or on state abuts the main body portion so as to lock the switch in the state, a second portion of the toggle switch that represents the other state extends through the switch position aperture, and the switch lock mounting holes are aligned with the faceplate mounting holes. The switch lock can be attached in two different orientations relative to the toggle switch. The switch lock can also be embodied in a switch locking faceplate. | 11-12-2009 |
Gregory Alan Squires, St. Peters, MO US
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20130106150 | FAN-EQUIPPED CHAIR ASSEMBLY | 05-02-2013 |
20140368003 | VENTILATED CHAIR ASSEMBLY - A chair assembly comprising a backrest, a fan assembly, and an airflow guide associated with the backrest in a manner such that airflow emitted from the fan assembly exits the chair assembly through the backrest. The assembly in various embodiments is, for example, a collapsible lawn chair, a quad chair, a bleacher chair, or an accessory for a wheelchair. | 12-18-2014 |
Isaac Squires, Brighton, CO US
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20130344770 | INTERACTIVE TOY - A device comprising an outer material substantially encompassing an inner material and a cavity in the inner material. The device further comprises an opening in the outer material providing access to the cavity. The opening and the cavity are adapted to receive a computing device. The computing device comprises a computing device screen and a speaker. A bore is located in the outer material and inner material, with the computing device screen adapted to be viewed through the bore. | 12-26-2013 |
Jack J. Squires, Gig Harbor, WA US
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20090025150 | Systems and methods for hinged bedding assemblies - In many aspects, the systems and methods described herein include mattress having a top sleeping layer disposed on top of a support layer. The support layer includes polyurethane foam having channels comprising one or more slits on both sides of a surface to act as hinges for articulation. The channels may be aligned with the joints of the articulated sections of the foundation or frame of the adjustable bedding assembly. When the sections articulate about the joints, the channels allow the overlying top layer to conform to the sections while reducing wear and tear therein. | 01-29-2009 |
20120066838 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HINGED BEDDING ASSEMBLIES - In many aspects, the systems and methods described herein include mattress having a top sleeping layer disposed on top of a support layer. The support layer includes polyurethane foam having channels aligned with the joints of the articulated sections of the foundation or frame of the adjustable bedding assembly. When the sections articulate about the joints, the channels allow the overlying top layer to conform to the sections while reducing wear and tear therein. | 03-22-2012 |
James Allen Squires, Big Lake, MN US
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20140259824 | DISPLAY DEVICES - A display device includes a base structure with a plurality of modules coupled to the base structure. Each of the modules includes a plurality of actuator assemblies, with each of the actuator assemblies being individually controllable to move the actuator assemblies between a retracted state and a plurality of extended states. A controller is coupled to each of the modules. The controller is programmed to control the actuator assemblies to move the actuator assemblies between the retracted state and the plurality of extended states. | 09-18-2014 |
20140267457 | DISPLAY DEVICES - A display device includes a base structure, a plurality of modules coupled to the base structure, where each of the modules include a plurality of actuator assemblies. Each of the actuator assemblies is individually controllable to move the actuator assemblies between a retracted state and a plurality of extended states. A controller is coupled to each of the modules and is programmed to control the actuator assemblies to move the actuator assemblies between the retracted state and the plurality of extended states. | 09-18-2014 |
John Squires, Elkton, MD US
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20090299193 | REAL TIME ULTRASOUND PROBE - An external ultrasound transducer probe assembly capable of scanning a three-dimensional volume is provided. The ultrasound transducer probe assembly contains a plurality of ultrasonic transducers disposed along a longitudinal axis of the probe assembly. The plurality of ultrasonic transducers is disposed on a mechanism operable to reciprocally pivot the plurality of ultrasonic transducers enabling the plurality of ultrasonic transducers to scan the entire three-dimensional volume. A helically disposed electrical interconnection member may be disposed about a pivot axis of the plurality of ultrasonic transducers and may electrically interconnect the plurality of ultrasonic transducers to an ultrasound imaging system. The ultrasound transducer probe assembly may be fluid filled and contain bubble position control and fluid expansion compensation features. | 12-03-2009 |
John J. Squires, Elkton, MD US
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20100177015 | Antenna and an antenna feed structure - A dielectrically-loaded helical antenna has a cylindrical ceramic core bearing metallised helical antenna elements which are coupled to a coaxial feeder structure passing axially through the core. Secured to the end face of the core is an impedance matching section in the form of a laminate board. The matching section embodies a shunt capacitance and a series inductance. | 07-15-2010 |
20110105907 | Real Time Ultrasound Probe - An external ultrasound probe assembly capable of scanning a three-dimensional volume is provided. The ultrasound probe assembly contains a plurality of ultrasonic transducers disposed along a longitudinal axis of the probe assembly. The plurality of ultrasonic transducers is disposed on a mechanism operable to reciprocally pivot the plurality of ultrasonic transducers enabling the plurality of ultrasonic transducers to scan the entire three-dimensional volume. A helically disposed electrical interconnection member may be disposed about a pivot axis of the plurality of ultrasonic transducers and may electrically interconnect the plurality of ultrasonic transducers to an ultrasound imaging system. The ultrasound probe assembly may be fluid filled and contain bubble position control and fluid expansion compensation features. | 05-05-2011 |
20120032871 | Antenna and an antenna feed structure - A dielectrically-loaded helical antenna has a cylindrical ceramic core bearing metallised helical antenna elements which are coupled to a coaxial feeder structure passing axially through the core. Secured to the end face of the core is an impedance matching section in the form of a laminate board. The matching section embodies a shunt capacitance and a series inductance. | 02-09-2012 |
Jonathan Squires, Keller, TX US
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20090146897 | MICROWAVE DEMULSIFICATION OF HYDROCARBON EMULSION - Recovery of hydrocarbons, such as petroleum products, from a liquid or solid substrate is facilitated by the use of microwave energy to energize and separate molecular bonds between the hydrocarbons and the substrate. A radio frequency (RF) applicator delivers microwave energy to a treatment volume containing an emulsion of a hydrocarbon and a substrate. Delivering the microwave energy to the emulsion facilitates separation of the hydrocarbon and substrate molecules into layers. Hydrocarbons and other products can then be recovered from their respective layers. The treatment volume may be located either above or below ground. The RF applicator may include an antenna body with slots formed substantially parallel to one another in a substantially horizontal orientation. The RF applicator efficiently delivers microwave energy into the treatment volume. Substantially all of the power supplied to the RF applicator is radiated, with very little power reflected internally within the RF applicator. | 06-11-2009 |
20110128203 | Microwave Demulsification of Hydrocarbon Emulsion - Recovery of hydrocarbons, such as petroleum products, from a liquid or solid substrate is facilitated by the use of microwave energy to energize and separate molecular bonds between the hydrocarbons and the substrate. A radio frequency (RF) applicator delivers microwave energy to a treatment volume containing an emulsion of a hydrocarbon and a substrate. Delivering the microwave energy to the emulsion facilitates separation of the hydrocarbon and substrate molecules into layers. Hydrocarbons and other products can then be recovered from their respective layers. The treatment volume may be located either above or below ground. The RF applicator may include an antenna body with slots formed substantially parallel to one another in a substantially horizontal orientation. The RF applicator efficiently delivers microwave energy into the treatment volume. Substantially all of the power supplied to the RF applicator is radiated, with very little power reflected internally within the RF applicator. | 06-02-2011 |
Jonathan Squires, Ooltewah, TN US
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20130022435 | LOW PROFILE WHEEL LIFT - A low profile wheel lift having a new crossbar/boom pivot connection enabling a recovery vehicle to quickly engage a disabled vehicle to facilitate damage-free towing to a degree not previously possible. | 01-24-2013 |
Keith D. Squires, Morgan, UT US
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20090102271 | PRISONER SEAT SECURITY DEVICE - A prisoner seat security device includes a retractable strap which attaches to a prisoner, preferably by a restraint device on the prisoner, such as hand-cuffs. As the prisoner sits in the seat, the strap retracts. The officer can then lock the retraction mechanism so that the strap will not extend and the prisoner is held in place. When it is desired for the prisoner to get out of the chair, the lock is released, allowing the prisoner to stand and the strap to be disconnected. | 04-23-2009 |
20100117413 | Prisoner Safety Seat and Method of Use - A prisoner seat security device includes a retractable strap which hooks or clasps onto a prisoner, preferably by a restraint device on the prisoner, such as hand-cuffs. As the prison seats in the seat, the strap retracts. The officer can then lock the retraction mechanism so that the strap will not extend and the prisoner is held in place. When it is desired for the prisoner to get out of the chair, the lock is released, allowing the prisoner to stand the strap to be disconnected. | 05-13-2010 |
20130292978 | PRISONER SAFETY SEAT AND METHOD OF USE - A prisoner seat security device includes a retractable strap which hooks or clasps onto a prisoner, preferably by a restraint device on the prisoner, such as hand-cuffs. As the prison seats in the seat, the strap retracts. The officer can then lock the retraction mechanism so that the strap will not extend and the prisoner is held in place. When it is desired for the prisoner to get out of the chair, the lock is released, allowing the prisoner to stand the strap to be disconnected. | 11-07-2013 |
20150145311 | PRISONER SAFETY SEAT AND METHOD OF USE - A prisoner seat security device includes a retractable strap which hooks or clasps onto a prisoner, preferably by a restraint device on the prisoner, such as hand-cuffs. As the prison seats in the seat, the strap retracts. The officer can then lock the retraction mechanism so that the strap will not extend and the prisoner is held in place. When it is desired for the prisoner to get out of the chair, the lock is released, allowing the prisoner to stand the strap to be disconnected. | 05-28-2015 |
Mackenzie Squires, Dallas, TX US
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20110055049 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CREATING AN AUGMENTED REALITY EXPERIENCE IN CONNECTION WITH A STORED VALUE TOKEN - A method and system for creating an augmented reality experience in connection with a stored value token comprises augmented reality software which can be loaded on a general purpose computer. This augmented reality software can be downloaded from an external source, such as the Internet. The augmented reality software may monitor camera signals in order to detect a marker on a stored value token. The augmented reality software tracks the position of this marker relative to camera. The augmented reality software can produce an object which is projected on the image captured by the camera and adjacent to the image of the marker. The projected object can have three dimensions as it is projected on a two dimensional display. In response to certain conditions, the projected object may later be changed so that it contains a graphical item related to the value associated with the stored value token. | 03-03-2011 |
20120022924 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CREATING A PERSONALIZED EXPERIENCE WITH VIDEO IN CONNECTION WITH A STORED VALUE TOKEN - A method and system for creating an augmented reality experience with video in connection with a stored value token comprises augmented reality software which can be loaded on a general purpose computer. The augmented reality software may monitor camera signals in order to detect a marker on a stored value token. The augmented reality software tracks the position of this marker relative to camera. The augmented reality software can display video that is projected on the image captured by the camera and adjacent to the image of the marker. The software may also display an object that is projected on the image after the video is displayed. The projected object can have three dimensions as it is projected on a two-dimensional display. In another exemplary embodiment, an electronic-token can be created and which is associated with customized video and without any augmented reality components. | 01-26-2012 |
Mark Russell Squires, Davenport, IA US
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20110114366 | Spring with Multiple Conducting Coils - An electrically conductive spring having first and second coils defining first and second electrical pathways for completing an electric circuit between two components which may move relative to each other. In one embodiment, the spring is a double start helical spring with first and second coils extending between respective, electrically insulated ends with the coils extending in alternating, spaced relation to each other. | 05-19-2011 |
20130139381 | Spring with Multiple Conducting Coils - An electrically conductive spring having first and second coils defining first and second electrical pathways for completing an electric circuit between two components which may move relative to each other. In one embodiment, the spring is a double start helical spring with first and second coils extending between respective, electrically insulated ends with the coils extending in alternating, spaced relation to each other. | 06-06-2013 |
Matthew Squires, Tewksbury, MA US
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20100200739 | Ultracold-Matter Systems - Cold-atom systems and methods of handling cold atoms are disclosed. A cold-atom system has multiple chambers and a fluidic connection between two of the chambers. One of these two chambers includes an atom source and the other includes an atom chip. | 08-12-2010 |
20100207016 | Channel Cell System - A cold-atom system has multiple vacuum chambers. One vacuum chamber includes an atom source. A fluidic connection is provided between that vacuum chamber and another vacuum chamber. The fluidic connection includes a microchannel formed as a groove in a substantially flat surface and covered by a layer of material. | 08-19-2010 |
Matthew B. Squires, Tewksbury, MA US
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20090013826 | Alkali Metal Dispenser and Uses for Same - The present invention provides an improved alkali metal dispenser which is pure and free of contaminant gases, and provides for controlled releasing, delivery and recycling of the alkali metal in multiple stages in a controlled manner. The present invention also provides an alkali metal pump or getter. | 01-15-2009 |
Meryl J. Squires, Barrington Hills, IL US
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20090191288 | Composition to Treat Herpes, Pseudomonas, Staph, Hepatitis and Other Infectious Diseases - An improved method (process) and medicinal composition is provided to treat herpes, pseudomonas, hepatitis, staph (staphylococci) and other infectious diseases The inexpensive medicinal composition can be self-administered and maintained for a prescribed time. The attractive medicinal composition can comprise a quaternary ammonium salt surfactant, a skin protectant and an alcohol. The quaternary ammonium salt surfactant can comprise benzalkonium halide, preferably benzalkonium chloride. The skin protectant can comprise Allantoin. The alcohol can serve as a pain reliever and can comprise benzyl alcohol. The medicinal composition can also include other compounds, additives, herbal extracts and/or carriers. | 07-30-2009 |
20100303935 | Medicinal Composition - A medicinal composition comprising herbal extracts of herbaceous botanicals that can help provide relief of various ailments. The medicinal composition can comprise a topical analgesic with therapeutic benefits for use in humans, equine, bovine, canine, feline, porcine, or other animals or birds for treatment, healing or relieving symptoms resulting from injured ligaments, tendons, muscles, bones, hematomas, nerves, or sports injuries or for epidermal or dermal treatment or relief of conditions or symptoms caused by arthritis, neuralgia, or pain. The herbaceous botanicals of the preferred herbal extracts of herbaceous botanicals in this application can include: | 12-02-2010 |
Michael Squires, Seattle, WA US
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20130066922 | MANAGING DATA RECEIVED FROM MULTIPLE SOURCES FOR GENERATING A CONTACT PROFILE FOR SYNCHRONIZING WITH THE MULTIPLE SOURCES - Technology is disclosed for providing contact management services. Contact information (e.g., phone numbers, addresses, email addresses, etc.) are collected from multiple, different sources (e.g., a mobile phone, a web server, a social media web site, SMS, an App, etc.) Contact information can also be entered in a free-form format and parsed into structured data that is associated with a contact card. A contact card stores the contact information and the source of the information. Contact cards can be aggregated into a merged contact card that includes information from the multiple, different sources, without loosing the original information. The merged contact card can be disaggregated into its constituent contact cards and used to create other contact cards. A user can associate one or more of their contact cards with a group. The group is optionally notified when the users changes its contact information. | 03-14-2013 |
Milo B. Squires, Chaska, MN US
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20130032587 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR USED RIBBON DESTRUCTION - Methods and devices are described for securely destroying used ribbon from a document personalization machine in order to render any information retained on the used ribbon as unreadable. In one embodiment, the method includes tapering the used ribbon into a used ribbon strand by feeding the used ribbon through a tapering mechanism. The method also includes heating the used ribbon strand to fuse the used ribbon strand into a used ribbon string thereby rendering any data retained on the used ribbon unreadable. | 02-07-2013 |
Neil Squires, San Francisco, CA US
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20120263678 | 1'-SUBSTITUTED PYRIMIDINE N-NUCLEOSIDE ANALOGS FOR ANTIVIRAL TREATMENT - Provided are compounds of Formula I: | 10-18-2012 |
Richard K. Squires, Lindon, UT US
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20090000118 | TURBO SYSTEM AND METHOD OF INSTALLING - A turbocharger system for a combustion engine and method of installing a turbocharger system includes a turbocharger having an oil inlet and an oil outlet configured for being coupled to an oiling system. An oil pump is connected to the oil outlet of the turbocharger and is further connected to the oiling system. The turbocharger system also includes mounting hardware for mounting the turbocharger to an exhaust pipe away from the engine at or below the oil level of the oiling system. In one embodiment, the method of installing the turbocharger system includes removing an existing muffler from the vehicle and mounting the turbocharger at or near the location of the existing muffler. | 01-01-2009 |
Ronald Squires, Castro Valley, CA US
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20090028326 | Methods and apparatus performing hash operations in a cryptography accelerator - Methods and apparatus are provided for implementing a cryptography accelerator for performing operations such as hash operations. The cryptography accelerator recognizes characteristics associated with input data and retrieves an instruction set for processing the input data. The instruction set is used to configure or control components such as MD5 and SHA-1 hash cores, XOR components, memory, etc. By providing a cryptography accelerator with access to multiple instruction sets, a variety of hash operations can be performed in a configurable cryptographic accelerator. | 01-29-2009 |
Sean Squires, Edmonds, WA US
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20090187542 | METADATA SEARCH INTERFACE - A system and method for implementing a metadata search interface is disclosed. The technology creates a configuration file for the metadata search interface comprising a predicate describing a search parameter of the metadata search interface. The configuration file further comprises a control attribute which associates the predicate with a control describing how a display element displayed on the metadata search interface is displayed and a correlation between the display element and the predicate. The technology further comprises generating the metadata search interface in runtime based upon the control. | 07-23-2009 |
Shayne Squires, Coalville, UT US
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20150017675 | ASSAY FOR DETERMINING RELATIVE REDOX CHANGES IN LIVING CELLS AND ASSOCIATED DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - The present disclosure provides conjugates, systems, devices, and methods for detecting cellular redox state. In one aspect, for example, a conjugate for detecting cellular redox state can include a first segment including a cell penetrating peptide conjugated to a first detection molecule, and a second segment including a cargo peptide conjugated to a second detection molecule, wherein the first segment and the second segment are coupled together by a redox-sensitive linkage, and wherein the first detection molecule and the second detection molecule have properties that allow linked proximity detection. In one specific example, the first detection molecule and the second detection molecule include fluorophore/quencher pair. | 01-15-2015 |
20150151001 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING OR ELIMINATING SENESCENT CELLS TO DIAGNOSE OR TREAT DISEASE - Disclosed are agents (e.g., peptides, polypeptides, proteins, small molecules, antibodies, and antibody fragments that target senescent cells) and methods of their use for imaging senescent cells in vivo and for treating or preventing cancer, age-related disease, tobacco-related disease, or other diseases and disorders related to or caused by cellular senescence in a mammal. The methods include administering one or more of the agents of the invention to a mammal, e.g., a human. The agents, which specifically bind to senescent cells, can be labeled with a radioactive label or a therapeutic label, e.g., a cytotoxic agent. | 06-04-2015 |
Shayne Squires, Oxford, MA US
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20100221183 | PEPTIDES FOR TREATING AND DIAGNOSING CANCERS AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME - Disclosed are peptides, polypeptides, antibodies, small molecules, and methods for their use for imaging a neoplasm and for treating cancer in a mammal. The methods include administering one or more of the agents of the invention to a mammal, e.g., a human; the peptides, polypeptides, antibodies, and small molecules, which specifically bind to neoplastic cells, can be labeled with a radioactive label or a therapeutic label, e.g., a cytotoxic agent. | 09-02-2010 |
20120156134 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING OR ELIMINATING SENESCENT CELLS TO DIAGNOSE OR TREAT DISEASE - Disclosed are agents (e.g., peptides, polypeptides, proteins, small molecules, antibodies, and antibody fragments that target senescent cells) and methods of their use for imaging senescent cells in vivo and for treating or preventing cancer, age-related disease, tobacco-related disease, or other diseases and disorders related to or caused by cellular senescence in a mammal. The methods include administering one or more of the agents of the invention to a mammal, e.g., a human. The agents, which specifically bind to senescent cells, can be labeled with a radioactive label or a therapeutic label, e.g., a cytotoxic agent. | 06-21-2012 |
Stephen B. Squires, Carson City, NV US
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20100189705 | BIOLOGICAL DECONTAMINATION SYSTEM - A composition for decontaminating biological pathogens and a system and method for mixing and applying the composition to contaminated sites are presented. The composition of the invention is suitable for the decontamination of biological warfare agents, including | 07-29-2010 |
Timothy P. Squires, Williamsburg, MI US
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20130111715 | CABLE TENSIONING DEVICE UTILITY APPLICATIONS - A tensioning device for tie down applications in a utility market that includes a drive end and a cable output end to attach to a medium, item, or truck or trailer. The tensioning device creates more tension in the medium than is generally able to be applied by hand with ratchet straps or chains, which provides a more secure tie down of items in a utility application. The tensioning device includes a drive system that can be driven with standard power tools or hand tools to retract a cable. The tensioning device may be designed with or without a clutch feature. The clutch feature allows for a desired cable tension to be reached for each installation and provides feedback to the operator when the correct tension is reached. The tensioning device includes an external bracket or hook for easily attaching to an item, medium, or truck or trailer. | 05-09-2013 |
20130111716 | CABLE TENSIONING DEVICE FOR HUNTING TREE STANDS OR CLIMBING LADDERS - A tensioning device for installing tree stands that includes a drive end and a cable output end to attach to a medium that is placed around a tree. The tensioning device creates more tension in the medium than is generally able to be applied by hand with ratchet straps or chains, which provides safer installation of a tree stand or climbing ladder. The tensioning device includes a drive system that can be driven with standard power tools or hand tools to retract a cable. The tensioning device may be designed with or without a clutch feature. The clutch feature allows for a desired cable tension to be reached for each installation and provides feedback to the operator when the correct tension is reached. The tensioning device includes an external bracket or hook for easily attaching to a tree stand or climbing ladder. | 05-09-2013 |
20140020979 | STEP EXTENSION ASSEMBLY FOR TREE STAND AND KIT INCLUDING THE SAME - A step extension assembly for a tree stand includes a ladder having rungs supported by at least one ladder rail. A bracket frame including attachment portions is attached to the at least one ladder rail. A step base is attached to the bracket frame. The step base includes a stepping surface for supporting a foot of a user. The step base is positioned laterally outboard relative to the at least one ladder rail providing an extended support for a user when entering and exiting the tree stand. | 01-23-2014 |
20140020980 | HAND GRIP ASSEMBLY - A hand grip assembly for climbing a tree includes a handle grip portion. A handle bracket is attached to the handle grip portion. At least one mounting bracket is attached to the handle bracket. The mounting bracket includes an angled shape for engaging a surface of the tree. A harness is attached to the handle bracket. The harness cinches about the tree and secures the hand grip assembly relative to the tree. | 01-23-2014 |
Todd Squires, Bull Valley, IL US
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20140102237 | ELECTRONIC SHIFTING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - The invention provides a wireless control system for a bicycle, including at least one shift actuator generating an input signal when actuated and a master control unit transmitting a shift signal responsive to the input signal. At least one electromechanical gear changer is provided and includes a gear changer control unit. The gear changer control unit receives the shift signal from the master control unit and controls the at least one electromechanical gear changer corresponding to the received shift signal. The gear changer control unit listens for the shift signal during a part of an awake mode cycle time, the master control unit transmitting the shift signal for a message duration time which is greater than the awake mode cycle time. | 04-17-2014 |
20150073625 | ELECTRONIC SHIFTING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - The invention provides a wireless control system for a bicycle, including at least one shift actuator generating an input signal when actuated and a master control unit transmitting a shift signal responsive to the input signal. At least one electromechanical gear changer is provided and includes a gear changer control unit. The gear changer control unit receives the shift signal from the master control unit and controls the at least one electromechanical gear changer corresponding to the received shift signal. The gear changer control unit listens for the shift signal during a part of an awake mode cycle time, the master control unit transmitting the shift signal for a message duration time which is greater than the awake mode cycle time. | 03-12-2015 |
Todd M. Squires, Goleta, CA US
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20090071828 | Devices Exhibiting Differential Resistance to Flow and Methods of Their Use - The invention features microfluidic devices that contain structures that impart differential resistance to a fluid flow. The structures are disposed adjacent to intersections of channels. Devices of the invention provide differential resistance, e.g., under electric-field-driven flow and pressure-driven flow. | 03-19-2009 |
William Squires, Idaho Falls, ID US
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20130207003 | INTERNAL LIGHT FOR HAND GUN - Disclosed is a light assembly for placement inside a handgun, with the battery of the light assembly replacing the recoil spring guide of the handgun. The recoil spring of the handgun fits over the battery of the disclosed lighting assembly. The light provides a primary or alternative light source for the user of a handgun, and may provide white light or infrared light. The light assembly disclosed may be mounted inside a handgun without making permanent modifications to the handgun. | 08-15-2013 |