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Aaron Stern, West Chester, PA US
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20140360963 | RAILWAY VEHICLE COUPLER - A railcar coupler having a head portion extending from a shank portion, the coupler head portion is configured to couple to a first coupler knuckle for coupling the railcar coupler to a second railcar coupler of an adjacent railcar. The coupler has weight reduction features that also are configured to provide strength to the coupler when handling forceloads. The coupler may have a head with a front face with bores provided in the front face a cavity extending through the coupler, a guard arm with cavities formed therein, and a shank having a plurality of longitudinal cavities and adjacent ribs separating the cavities. Preferred embodiments may be constructed from an austempered metal. | 12-11-2014 |
20140360964 | LIGHTWEIGHT YOKE FOR RAILWAY COUPLING - E-type and F-type yokes improve the ability of the yokes to be constructed having lighter weight yet function to handle loads from car coupling assembly components, such as, for example, a coupler mounted on the yoke. The E-type and F-type yokes have straps and openings provided in the straps, and are constructed from austempered ductile iron. Embodiments may be constructed with a tail or butt portion that includes sloped walls that form cavities in the butt portion of the yoke, where a supporting structure spans between the yoke rear wall and the draft gear seat wall. | 12-11-2014 |
20140360965 | LIGHTWEIGHT YOKE FOR RAILWAY COUPLING - Lightweight yokes are provided. According to some embodiments, the basic overall appearance of the yoke may be maintained, but the actual material of which it is constructed is changed. According to other embodiments, the yoke is provided with an improved lightweight construction, and, yet other embodiments the yoke may be provided with an improved construction and formed from a preferred material. Yokes may be constructed from cast austempered ductile iron; whereas cast iron has a density, 0.26 lbs/in̂3, which is approximately 8% less than steel, 0.283 lbs/in̂3, thereby allowing for a reduction in weight over steel. A suitable austempering process is used to produce the austempered metal yoke. Yokes have improved configurations which may require less metal to produce the yoke. Both, the lightweight material and improvements in configuration of the yoke structure may combine to provide a lighter weight yoke. | 12-11-2014 |
20150321679 | COUPLER AND METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF A COUPLER WITH SELECTABLE CONFIGURATION OPTIONS - A process for producing a coupler and an improved coupler are provided. The process produces a coupler by constructing a mold that is a replica of the coupler and is constructed from a plurality of mold components that are selected and assembled to form a mold having the shape of the coupler. The mold components may include a front mold component section that forms the head of the coupler, a rear mold component section that forms the shank of the coupler, and, optionally one or more shelf components forming a shelf of the coupler. The front, rear and shank mold components may themselves be made from a plurality of mold components that are assembled together. The mold is formed from a consumable material, coating with a heat resistant material so that the assembled mold components are within a mold volume, and molten metal is added to the mold volume. | 11-12-2015 |
20150321680 | KNUCKLE THROWER - A knuckle thrower for a railway coupler assembly, the thrower having a knuckle actuating leg, a leg lock seat, an upper pivot structure, a lower trunnion, and stress relief feature for relieving stresses imparted on the thrower, which, according to some embodiments may include a recess provided in the perimeter wall thereof, and one or more supporting ribs. | 11-12-2015 |
Allon Joseph Stern, Leesburg, VA US
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20150072726 | MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICE AND METHOD OF OPERATING THEREOF - A mobile communication device is provided. The mobile communication device includes a housing and an input device operable with the housing. Actuating the input device enables a user to at least one of change and verify an operational status of the mobile communication device. The mobile communication device also includes an indicator coupled in communication with said input device and configured to provide feedback to the user based on the operational status of the mobile communication device. | 03-12-2015 |
20150074745 | MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICE AND METHOD OF OPERATING THEREOF - A mobile communication device is provided. The mobile communication device includes a first trusted platform module, a second trusted platform module, a processor, and a storage medium. The storage medium includes instructions that cause the processor to establish a root of trust for a first persona and a second persona, wherein the first persona includes a first operating system and a first trusted execution environment, and the second persona includes a second operating system and a second trusted execution environment. The instructions also cause the processor to store measurements defining the root of trust for the first persona in the first trusted platform module, store measurements defining the root of trust for the second persona in the second trusted platform module, and load the first persona and the second persona using the roots of trust for the first and second personas. | 03-12-2015 |
20150074764 | METHOD OF AUTHORIZING AN OPERATION TO BE PERFORMED ON A TARGETED COMPUTING DEVICE - A method of authorizing an operation to be performed on a targeted computing device is provided. The method includes generating a request to perform an operation on the targeted computing device, signing the request with a private key of a first private, public key pair, transmitting the request to an authentication server, receiving an authorization response from the authentication server that includes the request and an authorization token, and transmitting the authorization response to the targeted computing device. | 03-12-2015 |
Ari K. Stern, Owings Mills, MD US
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20080223308 | Portable retractable batteryless pet leash apparatus with illuminatable light and operable in combination with stationary holder therefor - A specially configured pet leash housing and stationary holder therefor, wherein the pet leash extends/retracts (i.e., plays out) from the leash housing, when hand carried, or from the stationary holder, when operably mounted therein. The leash housing includes a batteryless energy source for powering a light in the pet leash upon movement of the pet leash relative to the housing. The stationary holder is adapted to be impaled into the ground and has clam-shell mating halves which form an accessible chamber for mounting the leash housing therewithin. | 09-18-2008 |
Ben D. Stern, Fountain Hills, AZ US
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20090053682 | VIBRATION-BASED TRAINING DEVICE AND METHOD - Embodiments of a portable vibration device are disclosed, along with their use in enhancing performance for athletic and other processes requiring precise body control. A small portable housing is removably attachable to an athletic implement such as the shaft of a golf club. A battery-operated vibration mechanism within the housing operates at a frequency suitable for enhancing muscle performance through stimulation. A frequency control circuit operable by the user enables adjustment of the frequency for various circumstances. A removable pad attaches to the vibration mechanism and defines features adapted to match a particular intended implement, and a removable cam attached via an axle to a motor can be replaced by a cam adapted for use with that same type of implement. | 02-26-2009 |
Benjamin Brian Stern, Holmen, WI US
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20140267721 | BOW STABILIZER WITH INSERTABLE CAMERA - A bow camera attachment is provided. The bow camera attachment includes a stabilizer camera housing. The camera housing includes a front end and a rear end. The rear end is releasably attachable to a bow. A camera is removably housed within the camera housing. The camera includes a lens positioned near the front end of the camera housing. | 09-18-2014 |
Carol Anne Stern, Steamboat Springs, CO US
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20150347954 | MATCHING SYSTEM - A system for matching an employer with a job seeker implemented with a processor and memory including a set of instructions executable by the processor. The instructions may be executable to configure the processor to create an initial job posting profile, process a review of the initial job posting profile, create a final job posting profile, process answers from job seekers in response to survey questions related to attributes of the job seeker, create a job seeker profile, and compare a job seeker profile with a final job posting profile to create list of top job seekers. The final job posting profile may include attributes, where an attribute may include an intensity level applied thereto. The intensity level of an attribute in final job posting profiles may be compared to an intensity level of an attribute as indicated in job seeker profiles to create the list of top job seekers. | 12-03-2015 |
Daniel Scott Stern, Denver, CO US
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20090178034 | IMPLEMENTATION TOOL COMBINING PRE-CONFIGURATION AND QUESTIONNAIRE - Systems, methods, and machine-readable media are disclosed for configuration of an application program using a set of pre-configuration data and a questionnaire. In one embodiment, a method for delivering configuration information for an application, can comprise saving a set of configuration information related to the application. A set of one or more questions related to configuration of the application can be defined and saved. In some cases, at least one of the set of one or more questions related to configuration of the application can relate to at least a subset of the set of configuration information. The set of configuration information and the set of one or more questions can be delivered for use in configuring an installation of the application. | 07-09-2009 |
20100180270 | EXTENSIBILITY FOR BUSINESS ACCELERATOR AUTHORING TOOLS - Embodiments of the present invention provide for updating an application such as an authoring tool for defining one or more customized configurations of a software package. According to one embodiment, a base package including the application and information defining a base configuration for the application can be received and installed. Instructions to create a custom configuration of the application can be received and information defining the custom configuration can be saved separate from the application and the base configuration. An update package including an update to the authoring tool can be received and installed. The information defining the custom configuration can be read and compared to the update to the authoring tool to determine whether the update affects the custom configuration. If the update to the authoring tool affects the custom configuration, elements of the custom configuration that are found to be affected can be reported. | 07-15-2010 |
David E. Stern, Rockford, IL US
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20140100885 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATED MEDICAL RECORDS PROCESSING WITH CLOUD COMPUTING - A method and system for automated medical records processing with cloud computing The method and system includes plural electronic medical templates specifically designed such that they reduce the complexity and risk associated with collecting patient encounter information, creating a medical diagnosis and help generate the appropriate number and type medical codes for a specific type of medical practice when processed. The medical codes and other types of processed patient encounter information are displayed in real-time on electronic medical records and invoices immediately after a patient encounter via a cloud computing network. | 04-10-2014 |
David E. Stern, Caledonia, IL US
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20100094657 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATED MEDICAL RECORDS PROCESSING - A method and system for automated medical records processing. The method and system includes plural electronic medical templates specifically designed such that they reduce the complexity and risk associated with collecting patient encounter information, creating a medical diagnosis and help generate the appropriate number and type medical codes for a specific type of medical practice when processed. The medical codes and other types of processed patient encounter information are displayed in real-time on electronic medical records and invoices immediately after a patient encounter. | 04-15-2010 |
David Lawrence Stern, Fairfax, VA US
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20130259783 | LINKER EXCHANGE IN ZEOLITIC IMIDAZOLATE FRAMEWORKS - A method is provided for replacing at least a portion of the organic linker content of a zeolitic imidazolate framework composition. The method comprises exchanging the organic linker with another organic linker. Also provided is a new material, designated as EMM-19, and a method of using EMM-19 to adsorb gases, such as carbon dioxide. | 10-03-2013 |
20130259792 | EMM19star NOVEL ZEOLITIC IMIDAZOLATE FRAMEWORK MATERIAL, METHODS FOR MAKING SAME, AND USES THEREOF - A method is provided for forming a zeolitic imidazolate framework composition using at least one reactant that is relatively insoluble in the reaction medium. Also provided herein is a material made according to the method, designated either as EMM-19 or as EMM-19*, and a method of using same to adsorb and/or separate gases, such as carbon dioxide. | 10-03-2013 |
20130296568 | EMM19 NOVEL ZEOLITIC IMIDAZOLATE FRAMEWORK MATERIAL, METHODS FOR MAKING SAME, AND USES THEREOF - A method is provided for forming a zeolitic imidazolate framework composition using at least one reactant that is relatively insoluble in the reaction medium. Also provided herein is a material made according to the method, designated as EMM-19, and a method of using EMM-19 to adsorb gases, such as carbon dioxide. | 11-07-2013 |
20130340323 | NOVEL FUEL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME - This invention relates to low sulfur marine/bunker fuel compositions and methods of making same. Contrary to conventional marine/bunker fuel compositions/methods, the inventive lower sulfur compositions/methods focus on use of mostly uncracked components, such as (cat feed) hydrotreated gasoils, and/or can also have reduced contents of residual components. | 12-26-2013 |
David Lawrence Stern, Fairfax Station, VA US
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20100234654 | Process for making saturated hydrocarbons and the use thereof - Provided are processes for making one or more unsaturated oligomeric acids and one or more saturated hydrocarbons. In one form, a process for making one or more saturated hydrocarbons includes oligomerizing one or more unsaturated carboxylic acids having from 4 to 38 carbon atoms in the presence of a molecular sieve catalyst to form one or more unsaturated oligomeric acids including less than 90% by weight of cyclic oligomers, and hydrogenating the one or more unsaturated oligomeric acids via contact with hydrogen in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst to form one or more saturated hydrocarbons. The oligomerizing of unsaturated fatty acids is from renewable biological sources to form dimer acids. The one or more saturated hydrocarbons are useful as lubricant base oils. | 09-16-2010 |
20120115762 | Process for Making Basestocks from Renewable Feedstocks - A process for converting feedstock triglycerides to lube basestocks. The process has the steps of (a) metathesizing the feedstock triglycerides with ethylene in the presence of a metathesis catalyst to form alpha olefins and medium-chain triglycerides and (b) hydroisomerizing the medium-chain triglycerides in the presence of a hydroisomerization catalyst and hydrogen to form methyl-branched triglycerides. The alpha olefins may be oligomerized in the presence of an oligomerization catalyst to form poly(alpha olefins). | 05-10-2012 |
David M. Stern, Cincinnati, OH US
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20080214453 | Methods for treating inflammation - The present invention provides a method for treating inflammation in a subject which comprises administering to the subject soluble receptor for advanced glycation endproduct (sRAGE) in an amount effective to inhibit binding of advanced glycation endproducts (AGEs) to RAGE thereby treating inflammation in the subject. The present invention also provides for a method for treating inflammation in a subject which comprises administering to the subject an agent in an amount effective to inhibit the interaction between receptor for advanced glycation endproduct (RAGE) and its ligand thereby treating inflammation in the subject. | 09-04-2008 |
20080260717 | Methods for Reducing Seizure-Induced Neuronal Damage - This invention provides a method for treating a subject either during or soon after a seizure, in order to reduce the extent of neuronal damage in the subject resulting from the seizure comprising administering to the subject, either during or soon after the seizure, a therapeutically effective amount of an inhibitor of receptor for advanced glycation endproducts (RAGE), so as to thereby reduce the extent of neuronal damage in the subject. This invention further provides a method for inhibiting neuronal damage which would otherwise result from a seizure in a subject predisposed to having a seizure, comprising administering to the subject a prophylactically effective amount of an inhibitor of receptor for advanced glycation endproducts (RAGE), so as to inhibit neuronal damage which would otherwise result from a seizure in the event the subject were to suffer a seizure. | 10-23-2008 |
20090060925 | Rage Fusion Proteins and Methods of Use - Disclosed are RAGE fusion proteins comprising RAGE polypeptide sequences linked to a second, non-RAGE polypeptide. The RAGE fusion protein may utilize a RAGE polypeptide domain comprising a RAGE ligand binding site and an interdomain linker directly linked to an immunoglobulin CH2 domain. Such fusion proteins may provide specific, high affinity binding to RAGE ligands. Also disclosed is the use of the RAGE fusion proteins as therapeutics for RAGE-mediated pathologies. | 03-05-2009 |
20110171194 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR INHIBITING ABAD/ABeta PROTEIN INTERACTION - This invention provides methods, compositions and articles of manufacture for inhibiting binding between Aβ protein and ABAD in cells. Uses of this invention include, for example, treating Alzheimer's disease; reducing free radical generation, DNA fragmentation, and cytochrome C release in cells; and preserving cell viability by preventing LDH release from a cell. | 07-14-2011 |
David Thomas Stern, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20080213739 | School-level outcome standard setting method - A standard setting method for schools including establishing a student level standard, generating a school-level standard based on a percentage of students that meet the student-level standard for performance criteria, and generating a report. | 09-04-2008 |
Donald J. Stern, Bellingham, WA US
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20130153674 | Aerosol Spray Texture Apparatus for a Particulate Containing Material - An outlet assembly for an aerosol assembly comprises a valve assembly and a metering member. The valve assembly comprises a valve housing, a valve stem defining a stem inlet and a stem outlet, a valve spring, and a valve seal. Movement of the valve stem from a first stem position to an intermediate stem position disengages the valve stem from the valve seal such that fluid is allowed to flow into the stem inlet and out of the stem outlet. The valve stem displaces the metering member from a first metering position to a second metering position as the valve stem moves from the first stem position to the intermediate stem position. Movement of the valve stem causes the valve stem to move relative to the metering member such that the metering member covers the stem inlet to prevent flow of fluid into the stem inlet and out of the stem outlet. The spring member displaces the valve stem such that the valve stem carries the metering member while the metering member covers the stem inlet to prevent flow of fluid into the stem inlet and out of the stem outlet. | 06-20-2013 |
Donald J. Stern, Clackamas, OR US
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20090188948 | Aerosol Spray Texture Apparatus For A Particulate Containing Material - An aerosol device for dispensing texture material for matching existing acoustical ceiling texture. The device comprises a container, a valve assembly, a dispensing nozzle, a hardenable material, and pressurized inert gas as a propelling mechanism. The hardenable material and pressurized inert gas are placed into the container. When the valve assembly is opened, the inert gas forces the hardenable material out of the container through the dispensing nozzle. The dispensing nozzle diverts at least a portion of the hardenable material exiting the container to develop a spray suitable for the application of the hardenable material onto the ceiling surface being textured. The hardenable material preferably comprises at least water, filler, binder, and polystyrene particles. The inert gas is preferably nitrogen. | 07-30-2009 |
20100116907 | AEROSOL ASSEMBLIES FOR SPRAY TEXTURING - An aerosol assembly for dispensing texture material. When the actuator member is displaced to place the aerosol valve assembly into the open configuration, pressurized fluid forces texture material out of the main container. | 05-13-2010 |
20100116908 | Systems and Methods for Applying Texture Material to Ceiling Surfaces - An aerosol system for dispensing sprayable material in a desired spray pattern. | 05-13-2010 |
20100219261 | Aerosol Assemblies for Spray Texturing - An aerosol assembly for dispensing texture material in a coating on a portion of a target surface substantially to match a pre-existing texture pattern on the target surface, comprising a container assembly and an outlet structure. The container assembly comprises a container, an aerosol valve assembly, and an actuator member. The outlet structure defines a disc portion, at least one plug portion extending from the disc portion, and at least one outlet opening. Each of the at least one outlet openings defines a cross-sectional area associated with a predetermined to texture pattern. Pressurized fluid within the container forces the texture material out of the container through the selected outlet opening. The texture material is deposited on the portion of the target surface and allowed to dry to form the coating. The predetermined texture pattern associated with the selected outlet opening substantially matches the pre-existing texture pattern. | 09-02-2010 |
20100301065 | Actuator Systems and Methods for Aerosol Wall Texturing - A system for dispensing texture material onto a target surface in a desired pattern that substantially matches an existing pattern on the target surface comprising a main container, an outlet assembly, a secondary container, a conduit, and a valve. The main container stores texture material. The outlet assembly defines an outlet opening a cross-sectional area of which is alterable. The secondary container stores pressurized propellant material. The conduit is operatively connected between the main container and the secondary container. The valve is arranged to allow control of fluid between the main container and the secondary container. The outlet assembly is configured such that the cross-sectional area of the outlet opening corresponds to the desired pattern. The valve is operated such that the texture material is forced out of the main container through the outlet opening defined by the outlet assembly and deposited on the target surface in the desired texture pattern. | 12-02-2010 |
20110132935 | Systems and Methods for Applying Texture Material to Ceiling Surfaces - An aerosol system for dispensing sprayable material in a desired spray pattern. | 06-09-2011 |
20110155825 | Actuator Systems and Methods for Aerosol Wall Texturing - A dispensing system for texture material includes a main container, a secondary container, and a conduit. The main container stores texture material. The secondary container stores pressurized propellant material. The conduit is operatively connected between the main container and the secondary container. The conduit allows pressurized propellant material to flow from the secondary container to the main container, thereby forcing texture material out of the main container. | 06-30-2011 |
20120085779 | Actuator Systems and Methods for Aerosol Wall Texturing - A system for dispensing texture material comprises a main container, an outlet assembly, and an aerosol valve assembly. The main container stores texture material and pressurized propellant material. The aerosol valve assembly is arranged to allow control of fluid flowing out of the main container. The outlet assembly is configured such that the cross-sectional area of the outlet opening corresponds to the desired pattern. The aerosol valve assembly is operated to allow the pressurized propellant material to force the texture material out of the main container through the outlet opening defined by the outlet assembly. The texture material forced out of the main container is deposited on the target surface in the desired pattern. | 04-12-2012 |
20120145751 | Systems and Methods for Applying Texture Material to Ceiling Surfaces - An aerosol system for dispensing sprayable material in a desired spray pattern. | 06-14-2012 |
20120255974 | Aerosol Spray Texture Apparatus for a Particulate Containing Material - An outlet system for a hardenable acoustic texture material aerosol dispensing system. The outlet system comprises a discharge assembly movably supported such that a first return member automatically returns the discharge assembly to a first position when the discharge assembly is displaced a predetermined distance from the first position. | 10-11-2012 |
20130082069 | Systems and Methods for Applying Texture Material to Ceiling Surfaces - A method of dispensing sprayable material in a desired spray pattern comprising the following steps. An actuator member comprising a plurality of resilient finger projections is provided. A resilient outlet member is arranged at least partly between the plurality of finger projections. A movable member is supported on the actuator member to define an actuator assembly that is supported on the valve assembly to define a dispensing path extending from the interior of the aerosol chamber to the exterior of the aerosol chamber through the valve assembly, the actuator member, and the outlet member. The movable member acts on the outlet member to deform the plurality of finger projections towards each other to alter an effective cross-sectional area of at least a portion of a dispensing path to control fluid flow along the dispensing path and thereby cause the sprayable material to be dispensed in the desired spray pattern. | 04-04-2013 |
20130087576 | Actuator Systems and Methods for Aerosol Wall Texturing - A system for dispensing texture material comprises a main container, an outlet assembly, and an aerosol valve assembly. The main container stores texture material and pressurized propellant material. The aerosol valve assembly is arranged to allow control of fluid flowing out of the main container. The outlet assembly is configured such that the cross-sectional area of the outlet opening corresponds to the desired pattern. The aerosol valve assembly is operated to allow the pressurized propellant material to force the texture material out of the main container through the outlet opening defined by the outlet assembly. The texture material forced out of the main container is deposited on the target surface in the desired pattern. | 04-11-2013 |
Donald S. Stern, Lexington, KY US
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20080267117 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR LINKING TO CONTENT AND SERVICES FOR A COMMUNICATION DEVICE - Embodiments for a system and method for providing a user with access via a mobile terminal to content and services, provided by content and service providers, using a communication network are described. The mobile terminal can be a mobile phone terminal, a personal digital assistant (PDA), tablet or portable computer having a screen, a processor adapted to run one or more software applications, an input interface, and wireless communication functions adapted to connect the mobile terminal to the communication network. A user selects a selectable item displayed on the screen using the user interface. The selection of the selectable item activates a software application which composes a data packet having a format for sending to the associated content or service provider where the packet is processed and the action taken. | 10-30-2008 |
20080270890 | FORMATTING AND COMPRESSION OF CONTENT DATA - Embodiments a method and system for reducing the quantity of data used to reproduce rich content formatted for display, such as a web page, on a target device, by translating text based formatting instructions into a numerical based formatting instruction format, resizing any visual content data appropriately for display on the target device screen, and compressing the translated and resized content data. | 10-30-2008 |
Douglas E. Stern, Providence, RI US
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20110313334 | BODY THERAPY DEVICE - The body therapy device includes a thoracic pad having a top edge and a rear surface with a base having a bottom edge, a front angled surfaced and a rear surface. A spherical member is attached to the angled front surface of the base and includes a hard inner core therein. A pump, with active and passive elements, is provided to enable the user to adjust the hardness of ball portion of the device for customized therapy to a head and neck region. As a result, the device of the present invention is effective for physical therapy and treatment of a wide range of ailments and conditions. | 12-22-2011 |
Douglas Evan Stern, Providence, RI US
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20120298227 | CELL FLOW TECHNOLOGY THAT PROVIDES CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE, AND RENEWABLE, CONTINUANCE OF PRESSURE RESISTANCE - The cell flow technology is comprised of a family cell, which includes an active cell and passive cell (heterogeneous group family cell), or a primary passive cell and secondary passive cell (passive homogeneous group family cell) or a primary active cell and secondary active cell (active homogeneous group family cell), of which these pressure resistance continuance cells transfer a continuously variable, and renewable continuance of pressure resistance within themselves. The cell flow technology dynamically transfers air, gas, liquid, or other substance or media, or mixture thereof, within familiar cells, with the advantage of a properly calibrated, and variable, continuance valve(s), to perform the predetermined desired function, in a present device, that shall use the technology, for a wide array of uses and devices, and employ the technology. | 11-29-2012 |
20130208937 | PERSONAL AUDIO DEVICE INCLUDING A CASE - A case that supports integrated personal audio speakers for easy and secure access for connection to an electronic device is provided. The case includes an extension and retraction mechanism to allow for extension of the personal audio speakers from within the case, and retraction of the same into the case in a manner that avoids tangling of the cord of the personal audio speakers. In one embodiment, the case is configured to store and protect the electronic device as well, and includes an extendable and retractable popper mechanism to electronically connect an audio plug supported by the case with an audio jack of the electronic device. The popper mechanism moves the plug between a retracted position supported within the case and out of engagement with the electronic device, an extended position where the plug extends from within the case, and an engaged position where the plug is operatively engaged with the jack of the electronic device. | 08-15-2013 |
20150208761 | CELL FLOW DEVICE AND METHOD THAT PROVIDES A SEQUENTIAL LINEAR FLOW OF PRESSURE RESISTANCE - Cell flow device and method provides a sequential linear flow of pressure resistance includes a family cell of two or more continuance cells. These continuance cells have the same or different size and shape. They also have different degrees of elastomeric capability and are in fluid connection with the advantage of a properly calibrated valve(s) and will transfer air, gas, liquid, or other substance or media, or mixture thereof by a sequential linear flow of pressure resistance from a reservoir or external source through different degrees of elastic potential energy, geometric advantages, or introduction of a force. Thereby, the family cell performs the predetermined function in any device that uses the technology for a wide array of uses for users and operators thereof. | 07-30-2015 |
Eric J. Stern, Valmeyer, IL US
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20080298913 | Increased Process Damping Via Mass Reduction for High Performance Milling - A cutting tool incorporates a body terminating in cutting edges distal from a chuck mount and having an axial bore for reduced mass to raise from a steel or carbide blank into a cylindrical pipe forming the hollow bore prior to grinding of the cutting edges. Filling of the bore with a light polymer to further absorb vibration can also be employed. | 12-04-2008 |
20090041539 | SOLID STATE JOINING METHOD FOR COINTINUOUS STRUCTURES - Under one step of one embodiment of a solid state method for joining structures, angled edges of at least two structures are disposed adjacent to one another. In another step, a plurality of angled joining members are disposed adjacent to one another between the adjacent angled edges of the at least two structures. In still another step, the angled joining members are welded between the adjacent angled edges of the at least two structures. In yet another step, at least one hole is formed into and extended between adjacent edges of the welded angled joining members. In an additional step, a plug member is forced at least partially into the at least one hole. | 02-12-2009 |
20090317198 | VARIABLE DIAMETER CUTTING TOOL - A cutting tool comprises a tool body having proximal and distal ends and defining a central axis. The tool body includes a shank portion and a fluted portion. The shank portion may be configured to be rotatably engageable to a milling machine. The fluted portion may include a plurality of teeth disposed about a circumference thereof and being formed at a radius relative to the central axis. In one embodiment, the teeth may be divided into first and second tooth sections with the teeth in the second tooth section being formed at a reduced radius relative to the teeth in the first tooth section. | 12-24-2009 |
20100014927 | INCREASED PROCESS DAMPING VIA MASS REDUCTION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE MILLING - A cutting tool incorporates a body terminating in cutting edges distal from a chuck mount and having an axial bore for reduced mass to raise the natural frequency of the tool. In certain of the embodiments, the body is preformed from a steel or carbide blank into a cylindrical pipe forming the hollow bore prior to grinding of the cutting edges. Filling of the bore with a light weight polymer to further absorb vibration can also be employed. | 01-21-2010 |
20100119771 | SOLID STATE JOINING METHOD FOR CONTINUOUS STRUCTURES - An assembly may include at least two structures having angled edges disposed adjacent to one another forming a first gap between the at least two structures. A plurality of angled joining members may be linear friction welded adjacent to one another between the adjacent angled edges of the at least two structures in the first gap. A second gap may be disposed between the plurality of linear friction welded angled joining members. At least one hole may be disposed at a location of the second gap. The at least one hole may extend into and between adjacent edges of the welded angled joining members, and may extend into and between the adjacent angled edges of the at least two structures. A plug member may be rotary friction welded at least partially into the at least one hole. | 05-13-2010 |
20100172708 | Workpiece Vibration Reduction - Techniques and apparatuses to provide vibration reduction of a workpiece when performing machining operations are disclosed. In various embodiments, a machine tool includes a shank having at least one end configured for engagement with a machine operable to rotate the shank. A cutting portion has a diameter defined by features used to remove material from a workpiece. The cutting portion is coupled to the shank. A vibration reduction dampener may be located between the shank and the workpiece. | 07-08-2010 |
20130019445 | INCREASED PROCESS DAMPING VIA MASS REDUCTION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE MILLING - A cutting tool incorporates a body terminating in cutting edges distal from a chuck mount and having an axial bore for reduced mass to raise the natural frequency of the tool. In certain of the embodiments, the body is preformed from a steel or carbide blank into a cylindrical pipe forming the hollow bore prior to grinding of the cutting edges. Filling of the bore with a light weight polymer to further absorb vibration can also be employed. | 01-24-2013 |
Eric J. Stern, Farmington Hills, MI US
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20140160697 | ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER - An electrical distribution center includes an upper housing, a circuit board disposed in the upper housing, and a lower housing having a plurality of lower terminal receiving cavities and a plurality of alignment cavities. A plurality of terminals is mounted on the circuit board such that each terminal is in electrical communication with a respective electrically conductive member. The terminals have contact portions below the circuit board and disposed in the lower terminal receiving cavities such that each of the terminals extends from the circuit board no more than a first predetermined distance. A plurality of alignment posts are fixed to the circuit board and received within the alignment cavities such that each of the alignment posts extends from the circuit board at least a second predetermined distance which is greater than the first predetermined distance. | 06-12-2014 |
20150015062 | VEHICLE ELECTRICAL CENTER - An electrical center for distributing electrical power to an electrical system of a vehicle is provided. A housing of the electrical center includes a shroud that protrudes outward from a sidewall of the housing. A fuse assembly which is configured to fit into the housing includes a tab that protrudes outward from the sidewall. A sleeve is configured to engage the shroud and the tab such that a receptacle for a connector of the electrical system is formed on the sidewall. | 01-15-2015 |
20150016077 | ELECTRICAL CENTER FOR A VEHICLE - An electrical center for distributing electrical power to an electrical system of a vehicle is provided. The electrical center includes a printed circuit board (PCB) that is configured to fit inside of a cover. The PCB includes a first electrical component that is electrically connected to the electrical system. A first retainer is configured to secure the PCB to the cover and to protect an exposed side of the PCB. The cover, the PCB, and the first retainer cooperate to form an assembly that protects the PCB when shipped. A base is configured to mechanically and electrically couple with the assembly. The base includes a second electrical component that is electrically connected to the electrical system. | 01-15-2015 |
Ethan D. Stern, Meredith, NH US
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20120010749 | SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR ROBOTIC DEVICE AND METHODS OF USING THEREOF - A robotic assembly control system is disclosed. The robotic assembly control system includes an exoskeleton apparatus adapted to be worn by a user, at least one robotic assembly, the at least one robotic assembly controlled by the user by way of the exoskeleton, and at least one mobile platform, the at least one mobile platform controlled by the user and wherein the at least one robotic assembly is attached to the at least one mobile platform. | 01-12-2012 |
Evan Stern, Golden, CO US
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20130225942 | SURGICAL CATHETER HAVING SIDE EXITING MEDICAL INSTRUMENT AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FOUR DIMENSIONAL SOFT TISSUE NAVIGATION - A surgical instrument navigation system is provided that visually simulates a virtual volumetric scene of a body cavity of a patient from a point of view of a surgical instrument residing in the cavity of the patient, wherein the surgical instrument, as provided, may be a steerable surgical catheter with a biopsy device and/or a surgical catheter with a side-exiting medical instrument, among others. Additionally, systems, methods and devices are provided for forming a respiratory-gated point cloud of a patient's respiratory system and for placing a localization element in an organ of a patient. | 08-29-2013 |
20130225943 | STEERABLE SURGICAL CATHETER HAVING BIOPSY DEVICES AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FOUR DIMENSIONAL SOFT TISSUE NAVIGATION - A surgical instrument navigation system is provided that visually simulates a virtual volumetric scene of a body cavity of a patient from a point of view of a surgical instrument residing in the cavity of the patient, wherein the surgical instrument, as provided, may be a steerable surgical catheter with a biopsy device and/or a surgical catheter with a side-exiting medical instrument, among others. Additionally, systems, methods and devices are provided for forming a respiratory-gated point cloud of a patient's respiratory system and for placing a localization element in an organ of a patient. | 08-29-2013 |
Garland Stern, West Grove, PA US
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20140022169 | Method and apparatus for graphical user interface interaction on a domed display - A graphical user interface is implemented as a human interface device which can directly sense where on a domed screen a user is pointing. The human interface device can be an optical pointing device which emits a beam of light, preferably produced using a laser, which can be tracked by a camera appropriately located inside the dome. As an alternative, the human interface device can be a hand held device capable of tracking position and orientation. Data produced by the human interface device is then detected and mapped to the location for a corresponding cursor. | 01-23-2014 |
George Stern, Tucson, AZ US
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20120150365 | Wireless Precision Avionics Kit - A wireless precision avionics kit is provided for retrofitting aircraft to facilitate communication between the cockpit and modern military stores without hardware or software modifications to the aircraft. The store includes an electrical interface that requires data and possibly power from the aircraft and provides for communication via a message set. The kit may be used with any aircraft that provides a rack or pylon for mounting the store and the capability to release the store. The kit may be used with aircraft having no existing capability to communicate with smart stores, with aircraft having an incompatible interface for modern stores or even with aircraft that have a compatible hardware interface for which the software is outdated. | 06-14-2012 |
George Stern, Newark, DE US
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20130253563 | Dilator Centering Device And Assemblies - The present technology is directed to a dilator centering device and assemblies and methods using same. In particular, a dilator centering device in accordance with the disclosed technology can be used with a sheath hub assembly. In one embodiment, a dilator centering device includes a lumen capable of receiving a dilator shaft and centering a dilator shaft with respect to the sheath hub as the dilator shaft enters the sheath hub. In one embodiment, the dilator centering device can be attached to the sheath hub during manufacturing or it can be attached at the use site. In one embodiment, the dilator centering device can be integrated with and non-removable from the sheath hub. The embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative and do not limit the scope and spirit of the disclosed technology. | 09-26-2013 |
Jason Stern, Potomac, MD US
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20100017960 | WEIGHTED BEACH TOWEL - A weighted covering resistant to uplift. The weighted covering includes a central area and a periphery where a plurality of weights which may be permanently affixed are disposed to resist uplift of the weighted covering. The plurality of weights may be configured and arranged about the periphery so as to not substantially impinge on the central area. In an embodiment, the weighted covering comprises a washable beach towel and/or blanket with a central portion of a substantially soft absorbent material. The plurality of weights may include of a relatively soft heat resistant material. | 01-28-2010 |
Jay A. Stern, Oro Valley, AZ US
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20100236945 | LIGHT WEIGHT AND COLLAPSIBLE WEAPONS CONTAINER - A munitions container includes an inner container and an outer container formed of a fibrous material. A form is positioned within the inner container and receives munitions. The outer container is placed on a rigid baseplate. | 09-23-2010 |
20110030538 | INTEGRATED AIRPORT DOMAIN AWARENESS RESPONSE SYSTEM, SYSTEM FOR GROUND-BASED TRANSPORTABLE DEFENSE OF AIRPORTS AGAINST MANPADS, AND METHODS - Embodiments of an apparatus and method for defending a physical zone from airborne and ground-based threats are disclosed. In the various embodiments, an apparatus includes a detection component configured to detect and track a ground-based or airborne threat proximate to the physical zone, an integration component to receive data from the detection component and process the data to determine a threat assessment. A defensive component receives the determined threat assessment and disables the ground-based and airborne threat based upon the determined threat assessment. A method includes detecting an object proximate to the physical zone to be protected, identifying the object as a hostile threat, determining at least one of a path and a point-of-origin for the object, and actuating a defensive system in response to the hostile threat. | 02-10-2011 |
20120038512 | SATELLITE RECEIVER AND METHOD FOR NAVIGATION USING MERGED SATELLITE SYSTEM SIGNALS - Embodiments of a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) receiver and method for navigation are generally described herein. In some embodiments, the GNSS receiver includes signal processing circuitry to systematically identify clear channels from channels with persistent interference by performing two or more signal measurements within each of a plurality of channel bands. The channel bands include at least channel bands of at least two or more different global positioning satellite systems such as GPS satellites, GALILEO system satellites or GLONASS system satellites. In some embodiments, the GNSS receiver provides for self-adapting jamming avoidance in satellite navigation systems. | 02-16-2012 |
Jeffrey T. Stern, Minnetonka, MN US
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20140362785 | Mapping Via Back To Back Ethernet Switches - A base station in a fixed wireless point to multi-point communication system includes a MAC processor and inner and outer Ethernet switches. The inner Ethernet switch communicates with the outer Ethernet switch on a plurality of ports, with packets to or from each connected remote station always traveling over a single inter-switch port pair dedicated to that remote station. Mapping the base station-remote links' downstream packets from the MAC processor is achieved with tags added in the inner Ethernet switch (downstream packets, based upon which inter-switch port pair carried the packet) and in the MAC processor (upstream packets). | 12-11-2014 |
20140362786 | Fixed Wireless Communication With Capacity Enhanced Dynamic Power Control - At least one remote station communicates with a base station in a fixed wireless communication network. Data is transmitted in a series of short duration data frames, at any of at least four discrete transmission power levels selected for that data frame, and using any of at least four modulation-coding levels selected for that data frame. When the amount of data being transmitted in that data frame requires the highest adequate modulation-coding level as determined by received signal quality information including signal-to-interference-and-noise ratio, data is transmitted at the highest optimal power level. When the amount of data being transmitted in that data frame requires less than the highest adequate modulation-coding level, data is transmitted at a lower modulation-coding level sufficient to transmit the amount of data for that frame and at a correspondingly reduced power level. In the preferred embodiment, both the remote station(s) and the base station(s) utilize the inventive method, and the correspondingly reduced power level is based on the decibel difference in signal quality permitted by the lower modulation-coding level. | 12-11-2014 |
Kenneth O. Stern, Reno, NV US
Lewis A. Stern, Hollis, NH US
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20090314939 | SAMPLE DECONTAMINATION - Disclosed herein are methods that include: (a) exposing a sample in a chamber to a first gas, where the first gas reacts with surface contaminants on the sample to form a second gas; (b) removing at least a portion of the second gas from the chamber; and (c) exposing the sample to a charged particle beam to cause a plurality of particles to leave the sample and detecting at least some of the plurality of particles. The charged particle beam can include particles having a molecular weight of 40 atomic mass units or less. | 12-24-2009 |
20110049364 | REDUCING PARTICLE IMPLANTATION - Methods disclosed herein include: (a) forming a channel in a sample, the channel extending one micron or more along a direction oriented at an angle to a surface of the sample; (b) exposing a portion of the sample above the channel to a particle beam to cause particles to leave the surface of the sample; and (c) forming an image of the sample based on particles that leave the surface. | 03-03-2011 |
Lori Lathrop Stern, Woodbine, MD US
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20160122799 | Fecal Recovery Assay - The fecal recovery assay of this invention accurately quantifies the number of viable BB12 colonies in the gastrointestinal tract of humans and animals. This BB12 culture method is highly selective for isolating BB12 colonies from human stool. Furthermore, this method has the utility of assessing the survivability of BB12 delivered by food products and supplements through the GI tract, and thus providing potential information on the human health effects of viable BB12. | 05-05-2016 |
Marilyn Stern, Washington, DC US
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20080295973 | Method and apparatus for producing pleats in curtains and pleated curtains and hanging said curtains using said apparatus - A method and apparatus, for pleating curtains and pleated curtains using the apparatus, are described. The apparatus may be provided as a parts kit which includes a stiffener, pleat-forming members, and fasteners. The stiffener is attached to a curtain and bent into a series of pleat-shaped formations. The pleat-forming members and fasteners are used to hold the stiffener and support the curtain, forming the created pleats in place. The curtain may then be hung on a curtain rod by a separate hanging element which couples the pleat-forming members to a curtain rod. The hanging element may form an integral part of the pleat-forming member. | 12-04-2008 |
20080295974 | Method and apparatus for producing pleats in curtains and pleated curtains and hanging said curtains using said apparatus - A method and apparatus for pleating curtains are described. The apparatus may be provided as a system which includes pleat-forming members and associated fasteners. A curtain is bent into a series of pleats which are secured in position by pleat folding members and associated fasteners. The curtain may then be hung on a curtain rod by a hanging element which couples the pleat-forming members to a curtain rod. The hanging element may form an integral part of the pleat-forming member. | 12-04-2008 |
20100218905 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING PLEATS IN CURTAINS AND PLEATED CURTAINS AND HANGING SAID CURTAINS USING SAID APPARATUS - A method and apparatus, for pleating curtains and pleated curtains using the apparatus, are described. The apparatus may be provided as a parts kit which includes a stiffener, pleat-forming members, and fasteners. The stiffener is attached to a curtain and bent into a series of pleat-shaped formations. The pleat-forming members and fasteners are used to hold the stiffener and support the curtain, forming the created pleats in place. The curtain may then be hung on a curtain rod by a separate hanging element which couples the pleat-forming members to a curtain rod. The hanging element may form an integral part of the pleat-forming member. | 09-02-2010 |
Martin Stern, Fort Wayne, IN US
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20120170680 | Receiver Synchronization in Radio Communication Systems Employing Transmit Diversity - According to one or more embodiments, multiple transmitters may simultaneously transmit orthogonal acquisition sequences with certain frequencies zeroed out, such that receivers receiving a signal (waveform) may separate the signal into the orthogonal sequences based on which frequencies are zeroed out to perform acquisition processes. For example, each transmitter may simultaneously transmit an orthogonal acquisition sequence with certain tones zeroed out depending upon which transmitter transmits the symbol. A particular receiver may then receive a signal, and filter it to produce a plurality of filtered signals that distinguish orthogonal acquisition sequence symbols based on which tones are zeroed out within the symbols. The particular receiver may synchronize with a particular transmitter in response to detecting an orthogonal acquisition sequence within one of the filtered signals and correlating the detected sequence to the particular transmitter based on from which of the plurality of filtered signals the orthogonal acquisition sequence is detected. | 07-05-2012 |
Martin A. Stern, Fort Wayne, IN US
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20080219211 | Frequency Domain Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum with Flexible Time Frequency Code - A spread spectrum radio frequency communication system includes a Forward Error Correction (FEC) algorithm to encode digital data to provide a plurality of symbol groups, the FEC algorithm using a Reed Solomon FEC code, an interleaving algorithm to map each one of the plurality of symbol groups into a corresponding one of a plurality of coherent subbands, and a Walsh encoder to encode each one of the plurality of symbol groups. | 09-11-2008 |
20090262700 | FREQUENCY DOMAIN DIRECT SEQUENCE SPREAD SPECTRUM WITH FLEXIBLE TIME FREQUENCY CODE - A spread spectrum radio frequency communication system includes a Forward Error Correction (FEC) algorithm to encode digital data to provide a plurality of symbol groups, the FEC algorithm using a Reed Solomon FEC code, an interleaving algorithm to map each one of the plurality of symbol groups into a corresponding one of a plurality of coherent sub-bands, and a Walsh encoder to encode each one of the plurality of symbol groups. | 10-22-2009 |
20100265999 | COMMUNICATION SYSTEM INCORPORATING PHYSICAL LAYER WAVEFORM STRUCTURE - A wireless radio transceiver system configured to transmit and receive a communications signal waveform having a time division multiple access physical layer structure and which includes a sequence of orthogonal frequency division multiple access symbols. The transceiver provides transmit diversity through space-time coding and the use of orthogonal channel probes from each transmitter. The waveform is packet based and contains a packet header definition that supports local receiver synchronization. Examples of the waveform also incorporate transmission security features. | 10-21-2010 |
Matthew Stern, Arlington, VA US
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20140156368 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING CREDIT TO FINANCIAL SERVICE ACCOUNTS - A system and method is provided for redeeming coupons to credit a customer's financial service account without sharing the customer's restricted information with merchants. The system and method may include a financial service provider receiving merchant transaction information from a merchant that reflects sale transactions associated with the merchant over a period of time. The financial service provider may compare the merchant transaction information with financial service accounts transaction information associated with financial service accounts provided by the financial service provider. Additionally, the financial service provider may identify a common transaction between the merchant transactions and the financial service accounts transactions based on one or more unique identifiers, determine the common transaction meets a predetermined credit requirement, and identify a customer's financial service account corresponding to the common transaction. Furthermore, the financial service provider may provide credit to the customer's financial service account based on the predetermined requirement. | 06-05-2014 |
Mitchell G. Stern, Centerville, OH US
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20080226376 | PRINTER AND METHOD OF PRINTING - There is disclosed a portable printer and a method of selectively printing on any one of a plurality of label rolls housed in the printer, or on a wide roll housed in the printer. | 09-18-2008 |
20120075397 | Hand-Held Portable Printer - A hand-held labeler/printer for printing and applying labels is described. The labeler/printer has a keyboard, a display, a scanner, and a battery-containing handle. The labeler/printer is user-friendly and compact. The labeler/printer can be easily loaded with label and webs of different widths. The labeler/printer has a discharge area along its front for the carrier web. Also described are various charging cradles and controllers for the labeler/printers. | 03-29-2012 |
Neal Harris Stern, Virginia Beach, VA US
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20130226795 | VEHICLE IMMOBILIZING DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - A vehicle immobilizing device includes a lock, a user interface, memory configured to store an unlock code, and a processor. The lock has a latch mechanism and the processor controls movement of the latch mechanism from a locked position to an unlocked position so that the immobilizing device can be removed from a vehicle. A person installing the immobilizing device on a vehicle utilizes the user interface to enter and store an unlock code and an identification code in the device memory at the time of installation. Upon payment of an outstanding fine, a vehicle owner is provided with an unlock code. To remove the device from the vehicle the owner utilizes the user interface to enter unlock code and the processor causes the latch mechanism to move to the unlocked position upon determining that the unlock code input via the user interface matches an unlock code stored in the memory. | 08-29-2013 |
20140032402 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS THAT FACILITATE SATISFACTION OF FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS - Financial obligation satisfaction methods, systems and computer program products aggregate data from a plurality of third parties regarding financial obligations of a plurality of persons, monitor the data to determine if a person has exceeded a threshold number of financial obligations and/or a threshold financial obligation amount, and initiate a financial obligations satisfaction process in response to determining that the person has exceeded a threshold number of financial obligations and/or a threshold financial obligation amount. Initiating a financial obligation satisfaction process may include distraining property of the person and may include providing information about how to satisfy the one or more financial obligations. | 01-30-2014 |
20150239429 | Vehicle Immobilizing Devices, Systems, and Methods - A vehicle immobilizing device includes a lock, a user interface, memory configured to store an unlock code, and a processor. The lock has a latch mechanism and the processor controls movement of the latch mechanism from a locked position to an unlocked position so that the immobilizing device can be removed from a vehicle. A person installing the immobilizing device on a vehicle utilizes the user interface to enter and store an unlock code and an identification code in the device memory at the time of installation. Upon payment of an outstanding fine, a vehicle owner is provided with an unlock code. To remove the device from the vehicle the owner utilizes the user interface to enter unlock code and the processor causes the latch mechanism to move to the unlocked position upon determining that the unlock code input via the user interface matches an unlock code stored in the memory. | 08-27-2015 |
Ricardo Stern, Redmond, WA US
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20150347120 | TECHNIQUES TO ISOLATING A PORTION OF AN ONLINE COMPUTING SERVICE - Techniques to isolating a portion of an online computing service are described. The following description may refer to the isolated portion as a deployment unit configured with a complete build of the online computing service. In one embodiment, after applying one or more changes to the complete build, the deployment unit may be used for testing these changes using end-to-end tests. In another embodiment, the deployment unit may be dedicated to a specific group of tenants that require at least some isolation from other tenants. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 12-03-2015 |
Richard H. Stern, Washington, DC US
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20110061382 | System and Method for Extracting Geothermal Energy From a Potentially Seismically Active Stratum, With Reduced Accompanying Seismic Disturbances - A closed loop system and method for extracting geothermal are disclosed. They do not fracture subterranean rock structures or let fluid into the structures or extract fluid from them, thereby lessening the risk of causing seismic disturbances and pollution of groundwater. | 03-17-2011 |
20120237909 | Method for treating fears and anxieties of abused persons by using virtual, simulated retaliation - This method provides a way for a user to alleviate feelings of fear, anxiety, helplessness, powerlessness, vulnerability, or other negative feelings that the user has toward another person with whom the user previously had an abusive relationship. Images of the other person and a deadly weapon, such as a knife or axe, are displayed. The user moves the images so that the weapon appears to harm the other person. Unless the negative feelings of the user are ascertained to be reduced by a predetermined amount, the process is repeated. The procedure thus transforms the user in a manner such that at least partial catharsis or discharge of negative cathexis occurs, but without the user believing consciously that the user's simulated actions actually harmed the other person as acted out. A preferred embodiment carries out this procedure by computer means, such as a PC or handheld portable device. | 09-20-2012 |
Richard M. Stern, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20110182437 | SIGNAL SEPARATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY SELECTING THRESHOLD TO SEPARATE SOUND SOURCES - A signal separation system and a method for automatically selecting a threshold to separate sound sources. The signal separation system calculates a power sequence for a target signal using a target mask, and a power sequence for an interference signal using a complementary mask, based on signals received from a plurality of microphones; applies a nonlinearity to the target signal power sequence and the interference signal power sequence; calculates a correlation coefficient of the nonlinear target signal power sequence and the nonlinear interference signal power sequence; and sets a noise masking threshold that minimizes the correlation coefficient. | 07-28-2011 |
Robert G. Stern, Tucson, AZ US
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20100084066 | PERFLUOROCARBON GAS INSUFFLATION - Vehicle tires are filled with perfluorocarbon gas to extend tire life. | 04-08-2010 |
Samuel B. Stern, Cheltenham, PA US
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20080308478 | SCREEN FOR SWIMMING POOL SKIMMER AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A skimming screen for a swimming pool filtration system is disclosed. The skimming according to the invention includes a support frame having a central opening and a mesh fabric or screen material attached to the support frame so as to extend over substantially the entire area of the central opening. The support frame and the screen material are shaped and dimensioned to cover the intake orifice of the suction line when a strainer basket is removed for cleaning. A method of using the skimming screen to facilitate cleaning of the strainer basket is also disclosed. | 12-18-2008 |
Sarah Stern, Boca Raton, FL US
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20130220877 | Quick Disconnect Support System For Portable Electronic Devices - A quick disconnect system with one or more mounting stations, and a mounting case for an electronic device that encloses an electronic device. The mounting stations are attached to locations such as the back of an automobile seat, a baby stroller, furniture, etc. The mounting case is moved from one mounting station to another, as needed, when the user detaches the mounting case from the first mounting station and then quickly attaches the mounting case to another mounting station. | 08-29-2013 |
Scott Stern, Saint Louis, MO US
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20150254447 | EXPRESSION RECOGNITION IN MESSAGING SYSTEMS - Some embodiments include a messaging system capable of expression-based communication and/or expression-based actions. The messaging system can run on a computing device. For example, the messaging system monitors a camera feed from a camera of the computing device to detect a biometric signature when a messaging interface of the messaging application is actively being used. The messaging system can match the detected biometric signature against a known profile utilizing a facial recognition process to authenticate an operating user to use the messaging application. The messaging system can determine a human expression based on the detected biometric signature utilizing an expression recognition process to associate a contextual tag with an activity on the messaging interface. The messaging system can then communicate with a message server system to associate the contextual tag with content presented to the operating user or a conversation participated by the operating user via the messaging application. | 09-10-2015 |
20150254467 | MESSAGE SENDER SECURITY IN MESSAGING SYSTEM - Some embodiments include a method of providing security and privacy for a message sender. The method can include a messaging application determining that a messaging interface of the computing device is active and is revealing or about to reveal the electronic message. The messaging application can identify a recipient account of a messaging server system that is associated with the electronic message according to the electronic message or the messaging server system. The messaging application can then monitor a data feed from a sensor of the computing device to detect a biometric pattern that matches against a biometric profile model associated with the recipient account utilizing a biometric recognition process. In response to determining that the detected biometric pattern does not match the biometric profile model associated with the recipient account, the messaging application can activate a privacy shield to prevent content of the electronic message from being revealed. | 09-10-2015 |
20160043979 | AUTOMATIC BIOGRAPHICAL SUMMARY COMPILATION AND SPEAKER RECOGNITION BASED MESSAGING SYSTEM - Some embodiments include a messaging platform to facilitate delivery of message conversations between user accounts. The messaging platform can store at least a subset of the message conversations in a data storage memory. The messaging platform can implement a data destruction policy configured to specific which of the message conversations are to be queued for deletion from the data storage memory. Based on the stored conversations, the messaging platform can generate a biographical summary of a user account based on portions of archived message conversations in the data storage memory. | 02-11-2016 |
Scott B. Stern, Fairfax, VA US
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20150335472 | THERMAL ASSISTANCE DEVICES, OUTERWEAR GARMENTS AND HEATING OR COOLING DEVICES FOR SAID THERMAL ASSISTANCE DEVICES - A thermal assistance device is useful to provide supplemental heating or cooling to a user's circulating core blood, or to the blood supply to an extremity of a user. Various thermal assistance devices may hold one or more heating or cooling devices or may be covered by an outerwear garment that also provides access to the one or more heating or cooling devices. | 11-26-2015 |
Sean Thomas Stern, Seattle, WA US
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20130097595 | UPDATE SCANNING - One or more techniques and/or systems allow for updates (e.g., questions) to be provided via sync calls to a server (e.g., in determining whether (non-question) software updates should be installed on a client device), where the total number of updates exceeds single sync call server limitations. For example, relationships between updates may be determined and updates may be grouped into two or more sets based upon the relationships, where different sets can independently be transmitted to the server in different sync calls. Grouping updates according to the policies provided mitigates errors that may otherwise occur when making multi-sync calls (e.g., asking a second question before a first question where the second question should follow the first question because the relevance of the second question depends upon an answer to the first question). | 04-18-2013 |
Ted Stern, Minneapolis, MN US
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20160058038 | ANIMAL FEED PRESERVATIVE, SUPPLEMENT AND METHODS - Embodiments herein relate to animal feed preservatives including byproducts containing levulinic acid and methods of making and using the same. In an embodiment, a method of making an animal feed preservative is included. The method can include obtaining an acidic byproduct of a manufacturing process. The acidic byproduct can include at least about 1% by weight levulinic acid or a salt thereof. The method can further include mixing the acidic byproduct with a base to form the animal feed preservative. The animal feed preservative can include at least about 5 wt. % of the acid byproduct. In various embodiments, a method of reducing the amount of mycotoxins formed in an animal feed product during storage is included. In various embodiments, an animal feed preservative or supplement is included. Other embodiments are also included herein. | 03-03-2016 |
Theresa Papa Stern, Saline, MI US
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20090069427 | ALPHA-2-DELTA LIGANDS FOR NON-RESTORATIVE SLEEP - The use of an alpha-2-delta ligand or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof for the treatment of non-restorative sleep is disclosed. | 03-12-2009 |
20120065265 | ALPHA-2-DELTA LIGANDS FOR NON-RESTORATIVE SLEEP - The use of an alpha-2-delta ligand or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof for the treatment of non-restorative sleep is disclosed. | 03-15-2012 |
Thomas Stern, Lexington, KY US
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20150093917 | MOBILE FIBERS AND ELONGATED STRUCTURES AND UNITS THEREOF - The present invention provides a unit or segment having a ball, a socket and a connector with the connector physically linking the ball and socket together such that a main opening of the socket continuous with the socket cavity faces away from the connected ball. Alternatively, a unit/segment may instead include a ball and a socket coupled directly together. Elongated structures comprising a plurality of units joined together in series, such as through ball joints and other connections, are further provided that may vary greatly in length and size. The ball and socket may have corresponding electromagnets and magnetic materials, respectively, that may attract or repel each other to cause controlled rotational movement of the individual ball joint(s) by controlling the operation of the electromagnets. Higher order structures including one or more elongated structures are further provided. Methods for constructing and/or operating units and/or elongated structures are further provided. | 04-02-2015 |
William Stern, Park City, UT US
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20140027227 | CARRY-ON BAG WITH PULL-OUT COAT HANGERS IN HANDLE TOP - According to one embodiment, a piece of luggage is provided. The luggage includes a case body having a front portion, a rear portion, and four walls coupled with the front portion and the rear portion to form an interior region within which items may be placed. The luggage also includes a handle coupled with the case body and extendible therefrom. The handle includes rods that are slidably coupled with the case body to allow the handle to be extended from the case body. The handle also includes a grip member that is coupled at a distal end of the rods and that extends laterally therebetween. A pair of arms are pivotably coupled with the handle on opposing sides thereof. Each arm is movable between a stowed configuration and a deployed configuration to form an extended handle having a relatively flat middle portion and arcuate opposing end portions. | 01-30-2014 |