Stewart, WA
Alan F. Stewart, Seattle, WA US
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20150128709 | STRUCTURAL BOND INSPECTION - A method for determining the presence of damage in a structure includes applying energy to the structure to induce tension shockwaves in the structure. The method also includes detecting sound waves caused by the tension shockwaves using at least one acoustic emission sensor on the surface of the structure. Additionally, the method includes determining the presence of damage in the structure due to the applied energy based on detected sound waves. | 05-14-2015 |
Alan F. Stewart, Renton, WA US
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20160131557 | METHOD FOR CREATING NON-INSERTED ARTIFICIAL DISBONDS OR DELAMINATIONS FOR NONDESTRUCTIVE INSPECTION TEST STANDARDS - A method for creation of a non-destructive inspection (NDI) standard employs a coupon of bonded layers or a composite structure having a predetermined thickness. A predetermined pulse width is defined. The coupon and a laser source are positioned with respect to one another and the laser source is used to create a laser pulse having the predetermined pulse width to create a disbond or delamination in the bond layer at a predetermined location. The coupon may then be used as a standard for calibration of NDI inspection tools by scanning the coupon with the tool to provide an inspection output. The output is then examined to confirm that the disbond or delamination in the coupon is properly identified in the output. | 05-12-2016 |
Alan Frank Stewart, Renton, WA US
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20130192373 | Tension Wave Generation System - A method and apparatus for generating a tension wave. A beam of coherent light is directed to an absorber surface of a transducer structure. A compression wave is generated within the transducer structure. The compression wave is reflected on a reflecting surface of the transducer structure to form the tension wave. The tension wave is directed through a test object in a desired direction using a configuration of the reflecting surface relative to the test object. | 08-01-2013 |
20130333472 | Ultrasound Inspection System of Limited Access Composite Structures - A method for and apparatus for inspecting a location on a test object with a number of obstructions to reaching the location. An elongate optical fiber carrier holding a number of optical fibers is moved to the location on the test object with the number of obstructions to reaching the location. A pattern of light is transmitted from the number of optical fibers onto a surface of the test object at the location. The pattern of the light is configured to cause sound waves in the test object when the pattern of the light encounters the surface of the test object. A response is detected to the sound waves using the number of optical fibers. | 12-19-2013 |
20140116146 | System and Method for Testing a Composite Structure Using a Laser Ultrasound Testing System - A method and apparatus for testing a composite structure. A pulsed laser beam having a number of properties is generated. Each of the number of properties is within a selected range. The pulsed laser beam generated by the generation laser system is directed towards a composite structure comprised of a number of composite materials. A number of ultrasonic waves are formed in the composite structure when the pulsed laser beam contacts the composite structure without causing any undesired inconsistencies in the composite structure outside of selected tolerances. | 05-01-2014 |
Alan Frank Stewart, Seattle, WA US
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20160109343 | Bond Interface Testing - A method and apparatus for testing a bond interface is provided. The method comprises directing laser energy at a first surface of a first material connected to a second material by an adhesive at a bond interface. The first surface is opposite the bond interface. A first acoustic impedance of the first material is greater than a second acoustic impedance of the second material. The method also determines whether an inconsistency is present in the bond interface after directing the laser energy. | 04-21-2016 |
Andrew Stewart, Seattle, WA US
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20140320392 | Virtual Fixtures for Improved Performance in Human/Autonomous Manipulation Tasks - Apparatus and method for defining and utilizing virtual fixtures in haptic rendering sessions interacting with various environments, including underwater environments, are provided. A computing device can receive first depth data about an environment. The computing device can generate a first plurality of points from the first depth data. The computing device can determine a haptic interface point (HIP) and can define a virtual fixture for the environment. The computing device can determine a first force vector between the HIP and the first plurality of points using the computing device, where the first force vector is based on the virtual fixture. The computing device can send a first indication of haptic feedback based on the first force vector. | 10-30-2014 |
20140320629 | Haptically-Enabled Co-Robotics for Underwater Tasks - Apparatus configured for operation in an underwater environment are provided. A device includes a camera and a transceiver. The camera can capture, within a predetermined interval of time, first light within a first frequency range of light and second light within a second frequency range of light. The camera can generate a first image based on the first light and a second image based on the second light. The first frequency range of light can differ from the second frequency range of light; for example, the first frequency range can include 420-450 nanometers (nm) and the second frequency range can include 830 nm. The transceiver can send the images and receive commands based on haptic feedback generated based on the first image and the second image. For example, an actuator can be configured to be controlled by one or more commands. | 10-30-2014 |
Benjamin David Langmaid Stewart, Seattle, WA US
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20140358909 | SEARCH RESULT CONTEXTS FOR APPLICATION LAUNCH - A search service executes on one or more computing systems and searches at least one index associated with content accessible through an application based on the at least one portion of the search query to provide search results associated with the application. A search results interface returns one or more search results from the search. At least one of the search results is associated with an application identifier identifying the application. The search service ranks the search results associated with the application with other search results from at least one other search of other content based on the search query. | 12-04-2014 |
20140359598 | APPLICATION INSTALLATION FROM SEARCH RESULTS - A search management system receives at a computing device one or more search results from a search operation based on a search query. The search operation was performed a search on content in a datastore accessible through an application. At least one of the search results is associated with an application identifier identifying the application. A contextual application installer determines whether the application identified by the application identifier is already installed for execution by the computing device and installs the application on the computing device, if the application is not already installed on the computing device. As part of the installing operation, the contextual application installer presents a prompt identifying the application and installs the application on the computing device if an instruction to install the application is received responsive to presentation of the prompt. | 12-04-2014 |
Benjamin D.l. Stewart, Seattle, WA US
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20130067288 | Cooperative Client and Server Logging - Various embodiments enable automatic cooperative logging of information associated with a connection between at least two computing devices. In some cases, a first computing device can automatically trigger logging on a second computing device upon detection of at least one scenario. Alternately or additionally, the second computing device can respond to the first computing device with additional and/or supplemental logging requests. | 03-14-2013 |
20130219409 | POWER EFFICIENT BROKERED COMMUNICATION SUPPORTING NOTIFICATION BLOCKING - A notification service receives messages including various data from application services, and provides notifications including that data to the appropriate computing devices. Each computing device includes a notification system that receives notifications from the notification service and provides those notifications to the appropriate applications on the computing device. If an application is not allowed to run on a computing device, the notification system on the computing device provides an indication to the notification service to block notifications for the application on the computing device. The notification service ceases providing notifications to a computing device targeting applications for which notifications are blocked on the computing device until an indication is received from the computing device to unblock notifications for the application. | 08-22-2013 |
Benjamin D. L. Stewart, Seattle, WA US
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20140207855 | Cooperative Client And Server Logging - Various embodiments enable automatic cooperative logging of information associated with a connection between at least two computing devices. In some cases, a first computing device can automatically trigger logging on a second computing device upon detection of at least one scenario. Alternately or additionally, the second computing device can respond to the first computing device with additional and/or supplemental logging requests. | 07-24-2014 |
Bradford Stewart, Vancouver, WA US
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20150054878 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HEATING AND MEASURING TEMPERATURE OF PRINT HEAD JET STACKS - Print head jet stack heating and temperature measurement systems and methods are disclosed that both heat the jet stack and determine a temperature of the jet stack. The heating and temperature determination are performed by a flex circuit that includes multiple layers. One of the layers heats the jet stack and another one of the layers provides data that determines the temperature of the jet stack. The heating layer and the temperature sensing layer are separated by an insulative material in the flex circuit. The temperature of the jet stack can be sent to a print head controller that then determines whether to increase or decrease the temperature of the jet stack. | 02-26-2015 |
Bret Thomas Stewart, Seattle, WA US
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20080245217 | Nearly Closed Magnetic Flux Electromagnetic Transducer for Instrument Pickups - An improved electromagnetic transducer for use in electric instrument pickups is described. The magnetic circuit of the transducer is almost entirely enclosed, leading to a very efficient and quiet design. A magnetically susceptible transducer core ( | 10-09-2008 |
20080245218 | NOVEL ELECTROMAGNETIC TRANSDUCER FOR INSTRUMENT PICKUPS - This invention relates generally to electromagnetic transducers, and more specifically, to devices that convert the mechanical vibrations of a magnetically permeable object, such as a ferromagnetic instrument string, into an electrical signal using electromagnetism. In one embodiment, the invention includes a core, the core being magnetically susceptible, the core including opposing ends that are in close proximity to each other to define a gap, the gap configurable to receive a portion of at least one string, the at least one string being magnetically susceptible; a magnet, the magnet configurable to being disposed proximate to the at least one string and configurable to transfer magnetic flux to the at least one string, the magnetic flux from the at least one string being transferable to the core through the opposing ends; and a coil, the coil being disposed about the core, the coil being configurable to produce current in response to the magnetic flux from the core, wherein mechanical vibration of the at least one string produces a vibration of the magnetic flux in the core that induces current in the coil. | 10-09-2008 |
David Stewart, Seattle, WA US
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20140161688 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR COLLECTING A TARGET MATERIAL - This disclosure is directed to an apparatus, system and method for retrieving a target material from a suspension. A system includes a processing vessel, such as an Eppendorf tube, a syringe or a test tube, and a collector. The collector is sized and shaped to fit into a primary vessel, such as a test tube. The collector funnels the target material from the suspension through a cannula and into the processing vessel. The collector includes a funnel at a second end in fluid communication with the cannula. The cannula extends into a chamber at a first end of the collector that holds the processing vessel. In one implementation, the processing vessel is empty. In another implementation, the processing vessel includes at least one displacement fluid. In yet another implementation, the processing vessel may include at least one displacement fluid and at least one processing solution. The collector may also expel at least one displacement fluid from the processing vessel, such that the at least one displacement fluid pushes the target material into the collector. | 06-12-2014 |
20140349828 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR COLLECTING A TARGET MATERIAL - This disclosure is directed to an apparatus, system and method for retrieving a target material from a sample. A fraction-density-altering solution may be added to a vessel that contains the sample to change the density of a first fraction of the sample without changing the density of the target material or the density of any other sample fraction. A collector may be inserted into the vessel to funnel the target material from the sample into the collector or into a processing receptacle included in the collector. In one implementation, the collector may include a cannula which extends into a chamber at a first end of the collector and a funnel at a second end that that is in fluid communication with the cannula. The chamber is sized and shaped to hold the processing receptacle. In another implementation, the processing receptacle may be inserted into a bore within the collector. | 11-27-2014 |
20150056695 | APPARATUS FOR SPREADING A FLUID ACROSS A SUBSTRATE AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - This disclosure is directed to an apparatus and method for spreading a fluid across a substrate. A spreader for spreading a fluid across a substrate includes a wiper and a frame. The wiper and the frame may mate to permit translation of the wiper across, and with respect to, the frame. The wiper spreads the fluid across the substrate and the frame supports the wiper and the substrate. The frame may also include a ramp to cause a portion of the wiper to lift away from the substrate. | 02-26-2015 |
20150196906 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR COLLECTING A TARGET MATERIAL - This disclosure is directed to an apparatus, system and method for retrieving a target material from a suspension. A system includes a processing vessel, such as an Eppendorf tube, a syringe or a test tube, and a collector. The collector is sized and shaped to fit into a primary vessel, such as a test tube. The collector funnels the target material from the suspension through a cannula and into the processing vessel. The cannula extends into a cavity at a first end of the collector that holds the processing vessel. The collector includes a funnel at a second end in fluid communication with the cannula. In one implementation, the processing vessel includes at least one displacement fluid to be expelled, such that the at least one displacement fluid pushes the target material into the collector. | 07-16-2015 |
20150202620 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR COLLECTING A TARGET MATERIAL - This disclosure is directed to an apparatus, system and method for retrieving a target material from a suspension. A system includes a processing vessel, such as an Eppendorf tube, a syringe or a test tube, and a collector. The collector is sized and shaped to fit into a primary vessel, such as a test tube. The collector funnels the target material from the suspension through a cannula and into the processing vessel. The cannula extends into a cavity at a first end of the collector that holds the processing vessel. The collector includes a funnel at a second end in fluid communication with the cannula. In one implementation, the processing vessel includes at least one displacement fluid to be expelled, such that the at least one displacement fluid pushes the target material into the collector. | 07-23-2015 |
20150231630 | TUBE FOR PROCESSING OR STORING A SAMPLE - A tube for use in cell and cellular component analyses includes a main body with a flat end having a microwell to hold at least a portion of a sample and a second end. The microwell may be formed by a partition extending from the flat end to the second end or may be formed by a cavity within the flat end. The second end may be open or sealed, such as to prevent contamination. The cell and cellular component analyses may include, but are not limited to, lysis reactions, amplification reactions, nucleic acid analysis, cell culture, and cell viability assays. | 08-20-2015 |
20150231631 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR COLLECTING A TARGET MATERIAL - This disclosure is directed to an apparatus, system and method for retrieving a target material from a suspension. A system includes a primary vessel, such as a tube, a collector, and a two-part seal including an internal pliant part and an external constricting part. The internal pliant part may be a float and the external constricting part may be a sealing ring. The system may also include a processing vessel, such as an Eppendorf tube, a syringe or a test tube. The collector is sized and shaped to fit into a primary vessel and funnels the target material from the suspension through a cannula and into the processing vessel. In one implementation, the processing vessel includes at least one displacement fluid to be expelled, such that the at least one displacement fluid pushes the target material into the collector. | 08-20-2015 |
20150323428 | APPARATUS FOR SPREADING A FLUID ACROSS A SUBSTRATE AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - This disclosure is directed to an apparatus and method for spreading a fluid across a substrate. A spreader for spreading a fluid across a substrate includes a wiper and a frame. The wiper and the frame may mate to permit translation of the wiper across, and with respect to, the frame. The wiper spreads the fluid across the substrate and the frame supports the wiper and the substrate. The frame may also include a ramp to cause a portion of the wiper to lift away from the substrate. | 11-12-2015 |
20150346476 | APPARATUS FOR HOLDING A SUBSTRATE WITHIN A SECONDARY DEVICE - This disclosure is directed to an apparatus for securely holding a substrate, such as a microscope slide. A holder includes a frame including at least three walls, such as a base, a first arm, and a second arm. Each wall includes a platform or a portion of a platform to support the substrate. The first arm includes at least one securing block and a second arm opposite the first arm includes a secure bar with a securing block. The securing blocks include a ramp to guide the substrate off of the platforms and a stopper to set a maximum lift distance and to constrain the substrate. | 12-03-2015 |
20160076979 | APPARATUS FOR SPREADING A FLUID ACROSS A SUBSTRATE AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - This disclosure is directed to an apparatus and method for spreading a fluid across a substrate. A spreader for spreading a fluid across a substrate includes a wiper and a frame. The wiper and the frame may mate to permit translation of the wiper across, and with respect to, the frame. The wiper spreads the fluid across the substrate and the frame supports the wiper and the substrate. The frame may also include a ramp to cause a portion of the wiper to lift away from the substrate. | 03-17-2016 |
David Stewart, Carnation, WA US
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20150067021 | REAL-TIME DATA DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM FOR PATIENT MONITORING DEVICES, CARDIAC DEFIBRILLATORS AND ASSOCIATED INFORMATION DELIVERY SYSTEMS - A data distribution system in comprises software application nodes that utilize a publish-subscribe communication mechanism for distribution of data in real-time or near real-time within a personal area network (PAN), local area network (LAN), or wide-area network (WAN) configuration. The distributed system communication software application nodes reside in medical devices, such as monitoring devices and cardiac defibrillators, and associated patient information delivery systems and patient data management systems comprising medical software installed on servers and end-user computing devices, including mobile devices. | 03-05-2015 |
David A. Stewart, Kirkland, WA US
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20090109416 | DISPERSING IMMERSION LIQUID FOR HIGH RESOLUTION IMAGING AND LITHOGRAPHY - Methods and apparatus are described for delivering index-matching immersion liquid in high numerical-aperture optical microscopy and lithography. An array of immersion liquid droplets is delivered to a specimen substrate or specimen substrate cover by an immersion liquid printing apparatus. An immersion liquid reservoir provides immersion liquid to the printer by a precision pump. The printer delivers immersion liquid to the substrate or substrate cover in arrays of immersion liquid droplets of defined volumes and array patterns. The volumes and patterns of array droplets delivered to the substrate or substrate cover are optimized to maintain adequate immersion liquid between the substrate or substrate cover and an immersion objective while avoiding the formation of air bubbles in the immersion liquid and the accumulation of excess volumes of immersion liquid. | 04-30-2009 |
20130016328 | DISPERSING IMMERSION LIQUID FOR HIGH RESOLUTION IMAGING AND LITHOGRAPHY - Methods and apparatus are described for delivering index-matching immersion liquid in high numerical-aperture optical microscopy and lithography. An array of immersion liquid droplets is delivered to a specimen substrate or specimen substrate cover by an immersion liquid printing apparatus. An immersion liquid reservoir provides immersion liquid to the printer by a precision pump. The printer delivers immersion liquid to the substrate or substrate cover in arrays of immersion liquid droplets of defined volumes and array patterns. The volumes and patterns of array droplets delivered to the substrate or substrate cover are optimized to maintain adequate immersion liquid between the substrate or substrate cover and an immersion objective while avoiding the formation of air bubbles in the immersion liquid and the accumulation of excess volumes of immersion liquid. | 01-17-2013 |
David B. Stewart, Carnation, WA US
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20140277227 | MEDICAL MONITOR-DEFIBRILLATOR WITH DEFIBRILLATOR AND DATA OPERATIONS PROCESSORS - A defibrillator is provided with two processors for enhancing the defibrillation process. A first processor is dedicated to controlling when an electrical charge is applied to a patient. A second processor is dedicated to data operations for enhancing the coaching of the defibrillation process. The second data processor is in communication with one or more external devices for transmission and receipt of network data for further enhancing the coaching process. The second data processor allows both the defibrillator to be maintained with updated network data and software and the one or more external devices to be maintained with updated defibrillator data. Independent controllers provide multiple processing paths on critical charge and coaching functions; with the second data processor further providing redundancy control in the event of any malfunction of the first charge processor. | 09-18-2014 |
20150238692 | DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM USING INTELLIGENT AGENTS - A computing architecture, system and method are disclosed for use in a medical device for providing decision support to a caregiver. The computing architecture includes a memory, a processor in communication with the memory, and an instance of a primary rules-based service configured to provide instruction events, the instance providing a primary processing thread of instruction events for coaching treatment of a patient. A software manager module includes an artificial intelligence architecture. The artificial intelligence architecture is configured to provide an instance of a conditional rules-based service for providing instruction events. The instance provided by the artificial intelligence architecture provides a processing thread of instruction events for coaching treatment of a patient that is independent of the primary processing thread and is configured to trigger an action on the occurrence of a pre-defined set of input conditions. | 08-27-2015 |
20150343229 | EMERGENCY MONITOR-DEFIBRILLATOR WITH TELEMEDICINE CAPABILITY - In embodiments, an emergency external defibrillator system is configured for use by a local rescuer in cooperation with a remote rescuer to assist a patient. The external defibrillator system includes a sensor to generate a patient value that represents a physiological parameter of the patient. The system also includes a communication module to transmit the patient value to another device of a remote rescuer, and to receive in response an incoming message that contains an encoded sound. For the local rescuer, the system also includes a screen to display the patient value, and a speaker to play the sound concurrently with the screen displaying the patient value. An advantage is that the local rescuer can receive guidance from the remote rescuer. | 12-03-2015 |
20160121133 | MEDICAL MONITOR-DEFIBRILLATOR WITH DEFIBRILLATOR AND DATA OPERATIONS PROCESSORS - A defibrillator is provided with two processors for enhancing the defibrillation process. A first processor is dedicated to controlling when an electrical charge is applied to a patient. A second processor is dedicated to data operations for enhancing the coaching of the defibrillation process. The second data processor is in communication with one or more external devices for transmission and receipt of network data for further enhancing the coaching process. The second data processor allows both the defibrillator to be maintained with updated network data and software and the one or more external devices to be maintained with updated defibrillator data. Independent controllers provide multiple processing paths on critical charge and coaching functions; with the second data processor further providing redundancy control in the event of any malfunction of the first charge processor. | 05-05-2016 |
Dennis Wayne Stewart, Toutle, WA US
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20140190625 | Method and Apparatus for Fabricating Contoured Laminate Structures - A plurality of identical fabrication modules are linked together and configurable to fabricate any of a plurality of differing laminate structures in a family of structures having common features. Each of the fabrication modules is locally adapted to fabricate a section of the laminate structure on a corresponding tool. A controller controls and coordinates automated operation of the fabrication modules. | 07-10-2014 |
Elizabeth Anne Stewart, Mill Creek, WA US
Erica Stewart, St. Shoreline, WA US
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20150259414 | ANTI-ACTH ANTIBODIES AND USE THEREOF - The present invention is directed to antibodies and fragments thereof having binding specificity for ACTH. Another embodiment of this invention relates to the antibodies binding fragments thereof described herein, comprising the sequences of the V | 09-17-2015 |
Erica A. Stewart, Shoreline, WA US
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20120148490 | ANTI-NGF COMPOSITIONS AND USE THEREOF - The present invention is directed to antibodies and fragments thereof having binding specificity for NGF. Another embodiment of this invention relates to the antibodies described herein, and binding fragments thereof, comprising the sequences of the V | 06-14-2012 |
20130336975 | ANTI-NGF COMPOSITIONS AND USE THEREOF - The present invention is directed to antibodies and fragments thereof having binding specificity for NGF. Another embodiment of this invention relates to the antibodies described herein, and binding fragments thereof, comprising the sequences of the V | 12-19-2013 |
Erica Ann Stewart, Shoreline, WA US
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20130302399 | ANTI-PCSK9 ANTIBODIES AND USE THEREOF - The present invention is directed to antibodies and fragments thereof having binding specificity for PCSK9. Another embodiment of this invention relates to the antibodies described herein, and binding fragments thereof, comprising the sequences of the V | 11-14-2013 |
Erin Stewart, Redmond, WA US
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20090313254 | USER PHOTO HANDLING AND CONTROL - Architecture for centralized photo storage for user profiles with consent and cardkey system integration. A picture picker can connect to a cardkey/security badge photo system to allow users to choose from badge photos. Consent is also captured by the picker to allow user photos to be used in other applications. Other applications can interact with the photo storage using standard web services and APIs for the user profile and user profile change log services. Centralized storage and insured accessibility enable applications to consume from the photo storage. The photo storage can also function as a virtual directory with distributed storage as utilized for geographical deployments. Extensions of the photo storage can include an add-in for a personal information manager application and a management agent for web-based collaboration and document management to copy photos from/to other directory structures. | 12-17-2009 |
Fergus Stewart, Redmond, WA US
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20090299797 | INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING AND DESIGN SERIES ARCHITECTURE EDUCATION FRAMEWORK - A document is generated that is configured to architect an infrastructure environment. Capabilities and requirements are determined for one or more technology solutions in an infrastructure technology space. Factors considered in selecting the one or more technology solutions for implementation are determined. The determined capabilities and requirements are mapped to the determined factors. A flow diagram is generated based on the mapping. The flow diagram includes a beginning node, at least one of a task node or a decision node, and at least one end node. A description of the flow diagram is generated that includes a description of the task node(s) and/or decision node(s). A document is generated that includes the flow diagram and the description of the flow diagram. The document may be configured to assist a user in selecting an infrastructure technology solution, or to assist the user with planning/designing a selected infrastructure technology solution. | 12-03-2009 |
Frederick Stewart, Bellevue, WA US
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20110106117 | Device and Method for Modifying the Shape of a Body Organ - A tissue shaping device adapted to be deployed in a lumen to modify the shape of target tissue adjacent to the lumen. In one embodiment the device includes first and second anchors; a connector disposed between the first and second anchors; and a focal deflector disposed between the first and second anchors and may be adapted to extend away from the lumen axis and toward the target tissue and/or away from the lumen axis and away from the target tissue when the device is deployed in the lumen. The invention is also a method of modifying target tissue shape. The method includes the steps of providing a tissue shaping device comprising proximal and distal anchors, a connector disposed between the proximal and distal anchors, and a focal deflector; placing the tissue shaping device in a lumen adjacent the target tissue; applying a shaping force from the focal deflector against a lumen wall to modify the shape of the target tissue; and expanding the proximal and distal anchors to anchor the device in the lumen. | 05-05-2011 |
Gerald Stewart, Seattle, WA US
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20090008421 | VEHICLE RACK - A vehicle rack includes a non-pivotal portion and a pivotal portion. The non-pivotal portion is adapted to be mounted on a motor vehicle such as a public transportation vehicle such as a bus, a trolley, train, van, or car. The pivotal portion, when in the bicycle receiving position, includes in a preferred embodiment retractable arms to hold bicycles in place by their tires. The bicycle rack includes elements that assist in the raising of the pivotal portion from the vehicle receiving position into a stowed position and for lowering the pivotal portion from the stowed position to the bicycle receiving portion. Other elements assist in the single-handed reposition-ability. | 01-08-2009 |
Glen Stewart, Blaine, WA US
Gregory M. Stewart, Steilacoom, WA US
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20100019897 | PORTABLE LAP COUNTER AND SYSTEM - A highly portable, vertically-standing RFID tag reader, referred to as a “bollard,” is presented. The bollard includes a vertical element supporting an internal RFID tuner component above the surface on which the bollard rests. Additionally, each bollard includes a base element that provides vertical stability to the vertical element and a plurality of internal components. The internal components include the following: a power system, a processor, a tuner component, and a wireless interface. The power system provides power to the powered components of the bollard. The processor directs and/or executes the functions of the bollard with regard to an event in which the bollard is configured to participate. The tuner component is configured to read RFID tags that come within RFID communication range of the bollard. The wireless interface component is configured to provide wireless communications between the bollard and an operator console. | 01-28-2010 |
20120075102 | PORTABLE LAP COUNTER AND SYSTEM - A highly portable, vertically-standing RFID tag reader, referred to as a “bollard,” is presented. The bollard includes a vertical element supporting an internal RFID tuner component above the surface on which the bollard rests. Additionally, each bollard includes a base element that provides vertical stability to the vertical element and a plurality of internal components. The internal components include the following: a power system, a processor, a tuner component, and a wireless interface. The power system provides power to the powered components of the bollard. The processor directs and/or executes the functions of the bollard with regard to an event in which the bollard is configured to participate. The tuner component is configured to read RFID tags that come within RFID communication range of the bollard. The wireless interface component is configured to provide wireless communications between the bollard and an operator console. | 03-29-2012 |
20120139707 | SUPPORTED RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID) TAG - A supported RFID tag that positions the antenna of the RFID tag away from an object identified by the tag. In one form, the support includes a flat, relatively rigid sheet and a bumper. The antenna of the RFID tag is supported by one end of the flat sheet and a hole is located in the other end. When tightly attached to an object via the hole, the bumper causes the antenna portion to be positioned away from the object. In another form, a semi-rigid support is rotated into a cylinder or truncated cone. The antenna portion of the RFID tag is positioned such that when the support sheet is attached to an object, at least the antenna portion is positioned away from the object. In another form, the inner surfaces of the opposed ends of the semi-rigid support sheet create a loop. | 06-07-2012 |
20120223145 | SUPPORTED RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID) TAG - A supported RFID tag that positions the antenna of the RFID tag away from an object identified by the tag. In one form, the antenna of the RFID tag is supported by one end of a flat, relatively rigid sheet. A hole is located in the other end. When tightly attached to an object via the hole, a bumper rotates the antenna away from the object. Other forms include a semi-rigid support. The semi-rigid support may be rotated into a loop cylinder or truncated cone; have inner surfaces joined to create a loop; or include an outwardly bent flap. In all cases, the antenna of the RFID tag is positioned away from the object to be identified by the tag when the semi-rigid support is attached to the object. | 09-06-2012 |
Ian William Stewart, Seattle, WA US
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20140136942 | DELIVERY AND DISPLAY OF PAGE PREVIEWS DURING PAGE RETRIEVAL EVENTS - A system and process are disclosed for providing users with page previews during page loading events, such that the delay experienced before the display of page content is reduced. The previews may include screenshots of the pages or of portions thereof, and may be generated periodically and cached by the system for delivery to user devices. The process of generating and delivering the previews via the Internet or some other network may be implemented partly or wholly within an intermediary system that sits logically between the user devices and content servers. The process may be used with existing browsers without the need for any browser modifications, or may be used with a “preview-aware” browser that includes special program code for providing page previews. | 05-15-2014 |
20140136951 | SELECTIVE UPDATING OF PREVIEW CONTENT - A system and process are disclosed for providing users with page previews during page loading events, such that the delay experienced before the display of page content is reduced. The previews may include screenshots of the pages or of portions thereof, and may be generated periodically and cached by the system for delivery to user devices. The process of generating and delivering the previews via the Internet or some other network may be implemented partly or wholly within an intermediary system that sits logically between the user devices and content servers. The process may be used with existing browsers without the need for any browser modifications, or may be used with a “preview-aware” browser that includes special program code for providing page previews. | 05-15-2014 |
20140136971 | DELIVERY AND DISPLAY OF PAGE PREVIEWS DURING PAGE RETRIEVAL EVENTS - A system and process are disclosed for providing users with page previews during page loading events, such that the delay experienced before the display of page content is reduced. The previews may include screenshots of the pages or of portions thereof, and may be generated periodically and cached by the system for delivery to user devices. The process of generating and delivering the previews via the Internet or some other network may be implemented partly or wholly within an intermediary system that sits logically between the user devices and content servers. The process may be used with existing browsers without the need for any browser modifications, or may be used with a “preview-aware” browser that includes special program code for providing page previews. | 05-15-2014 |
20140136973 | SEGMENTED DELIVERY OF PREVIEW CONTENT - A system and process are disclosed for providing users with page previews during page loading events, such that the delay experienced before the display of page content is reduced. The previews may include screenshots of the pages or of portions thereof, and may be generated periodically and cached by the system for delivery to user devices. The process of generating and delivering the previews via the Internet or some other network may be implemented partly or wholly within an intermediary system that sits logically between the user devices and content servers. The process may be used with existing browsers without the need for any browser modifications, or may be used with a “preview-aware” browser that includes special program code for providing page previews. | 05-15-2014 |
Jeffrey Stewart, Tacoma, WA US
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20090171420 | Housing for an Implantable Medical Device - An implantable medical device having a concave ceramic housing component; a concave metal housing component attached to the ceramic housing component to form a hermetically sealed enclosure; and an electronic trans-housing magnetic flux component disposed within the enclosure. Another aspect of the invention provides an implantable medical device having a ceramic housing component; a metal housing component; a circumferential sealing member attached to a periphery of the ceramic housing component and to a periphery of the metal housing component to form a hermetically sealed enclosure; and an electronic trans-housing magnetic flux component disposed within the enclosure. Still another aspect of the invention provides an implantable medical device with a first metal housing component; a second metal housing component, the second metal housing component forming an opening; a ceramic housing component disposed in the opening, the first metal housing component, the second metal housing component and the ceramic housing component cooperating to form a hermetically sealed enclosure; and an electronic trans-housing magnetic flux component disposed within the enclosure. | 07-02-2009 |
Jeffrey Stewart, Seattle, WA US
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20130286226 | MODULAR PERIPHERAL DIGITAL CAMERA SYSTEM CONNECTABLE TO PORTABLE COMPUTING DEVICES - A modular imager or camera system is selectively communicatively coupleable to a portable computing device. The camera system may include interchangeable lenses, and coupling structure to physically removably couple to other device, for instance microscopes. The camera system may also have the capability to connect, receive input from, or provide output to one or more input devices or output devices, which may be connected either in addition to or in place of an image sensor. The portable computing device may run one or more apps which receive and/or process images or other data from the camera system, control the camera system, and/or share images and other information between multiple portable computing devices and/or camera systems. Such is particularly useful in educational settings, allowing students or groups of students to operate respective camera systems and share images, for example under control of a teacher or facilitator. | 10-31-2013 |
Jeffrey B. Stewart, Tacoma, WA US
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20140233184 | PHASE CHANGE MATERIAL AS A DYNAMIC HEAT SINK FOR TRANCUTANEOUS ENERGY TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS - A method and system for management of thermal energy produced during transcutaneous energy transmission to provide power to energize implanted medical devices. A phase changing material (PCM) acts as a heat sink to absorb thermal energy generated during the energy transfer process. The PCM can be thermally coupled to tissue proximate to an implanted medical device, enabling heat generated within the implantable device to be absorbed. The generation of heat during the energy transfer process is primarily caused by eddy currents induced in the implantable device by the magnetic flux produced by the energy transfer system. The PCM can also be used to absorb heat generated by the device producing the magnetic flux that is used to transcutaneously transfer electrical power to recharge a rechargeable power source or energize the implanted medical device. | 08-21-2014 |
Jeffrey David Stewart, Sammamish, WA US
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20110092339 | EXERCISE APPARATUSES AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - An exercise apparatus includes a pair of step-up apparatuses wearable on feet of a user. Each step-up apparatus is configurable between an expanded configuration and a compressed configuration to simulate a selected motion when the user wearing the pair of step-up apparatuses travels by foot. One of the step-up apparatuses moves towards the expanded configuration while the other step-up apparatus moves towards the compressed configuration. | 04-21-2011 |
20130340287 | WEARABLE EXERCISE APPARATUSES - An exercise apparatus includes a pair of apparatuses wearable on feet of a user. Each apparatus is configurable between expanded configurations and compressed configurations to simulate a selected motion when the user wearing the pair of apparatuses travels by foot. One of the apparatuses can move towards an expanded configuration while the other apparatus moves towards a compressed configuration. | 12-26-2013 |
20140336008 | EXERCISE APPARATUSES AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - An exercise apparatus includes a pair of step-up apparatuses wearable on feet of a user. Each step-up apparatus is configurable between an expanded configuration and a compressed configuration to simulate a selected motion when the user wearing the pair of step-up apparatuses travels by foot. One of the step-up apparatuses moves towards the expanded configuration while the other step-up apparatus moves towards the compressed configuration. | 11-13-2014 |
20160074700 | EXERCISE APPARATUSES AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - An exercise apparatus includes a pair of step-up apparatuses wearable on feet of a user. Each step-up apparatus is configurable between an expanded configuration and a compressed configuration to simulate a selected motion when the user wearing the pair of step-up apparatuses travels by foot. One of the step-up apparatuses moves towards the expanded configuration while the other step-up apparatus moves towards the compressed configuration. | 03-17-2016 |
John-Paul M. Stewart, Issaquah, WA US
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20090109995 | AD HOC WIRELESS NETWORKING - A software architecture providing ad hoc wireless networking capabilities. The software architecture may be compatible with wireless devices, such as UWB devices operating according to the WLP communication protocol. The software architecture may include user mode and kernel mode modules, and may include a multiplexing driver framework to enable system connection to multiple ad hoc networks. | 04-30-2009 |
20110134799 | AD HOC WIRELESS NETWORKING - A software architecture providing ad hoc wireless networking capabilities. The software architecture may be compatible with wireless devices, such as UWB devices operating according to the WLP communication protocol. The software architecture may include user mode and kernel mode modules, and may include a multiplexing driver framework to enable system connection to multiple ad hoc networks. | 06-09-2011 |
John-Paul M. Stewart, Seattle, WA US
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20140321320 | Ad Hoc Wireless Networking - A software architecture providing ad hoc wireless networking capabilities. The software architecture may be compatible with wireless devices, such as UWB devices operating according to the WLP communication protocol. The software architecture may include user mode and kernel mode modules, and may include a multiplexing driver framework to enable system connection to multiple ad hoc networks. | 10-30-2014 |
Jonathan M. Stewart, Seattle, WA US
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20090062080 | Stowable arms - An exercise device includes a swing arm, a foot link and a connection link. A portion of the connection link is configured to be disconnected from the foot link. | 03-05-2009 |
20090163333 | Weight stack selector - A weight system includes a selector which is movable along weights and may be inserted into a void between adjacent weights. | 06-25-2009 |
20090298649 | Exercise device visual representation - An exercise device includes a member that moves through a selected one of a plurality of differently available paths. A display provides a visual representation of the movement of the first member. | 12-03-2009 |
20090298651 | Exercise device ramp roller retainer - An exercise device as a member configured to be driven by one or more feet, a roller rotationally coupled to the first member and a first projection extending away from the first roller. The exercise device includes a roller guide including an inclined floor underlying the roller and overhang extending over the projection opposite a first side of the roller | 12-03-2009 |
20100267524 | EXERCISE APPARATUS WITH FLEXIBLE ELEMENT - An exercise device includes a flexible support element and a step height adjustment mechanism. The flexible support element couples at least one crank to a right foot support and a left foot support. The step height adjustment mechanism allows a person to adjust a step height of a path through which the left and right foot supports move. | 10-21-2010 |
20110028275 | END OF TRAVEL STOP FOR AN EXERCISE DEVICE - An exercise apparatus includes a foot member configured to pivot about a horizontal pivot axis, the foot member supporting a footpad, a first surface coupled to the foot member to pivot with the foot member about the horizontal pivot axis, a second surface stationarily supported by the frame, and a bumper between the first surface and the second surface. The bumper resiliently compresses during pivoting of the first surface in the arc towards the second surface while in contact with the first surface and the second surface. | 02-03-2011 |
20110224048 | EXERCISE APPARATUS WITH FLEXIBLE ELEMENT - An exercise device includes a flexible support element and a step height adjustment mechanism. The flexible support element couples at least one crank to a right foot support and a left foot support. The step height adjustment mechanism allows a person to adjust a step height of a path through which the left and right foot supports move. | 09-15-2011 |
20130023384 | EXERCISE APPARATUS WITH FLEXIBLE ELEMENT - An exercise device includes first and second coupling systems at each comprise a flexible element. In one implementation, the exercise device further comprises a step height adjustment mechanism. The flexible element of the first and second coupling systems couples at least one crank to a right foot support and a left foot support. The step height adjustment mechanism allows a person to adjust a step height of a path through which the left and right foot supports move. | 01-24-2013 |
20140187390 | INCREMENTAL WEIGHT AND SELECTOR - An exercise apparatus comprises an incremental weight system. The incremental weight system comprises an incremental weight and an incremental weight selector. The incremental weight selector is liftable by a weight lift and has a lever movable between a lowered position and a raised position to actuate the selector between an engaged position engaging the incremental weight such that the incremental weight is liftable with a first weight by the weight lift and a disengaged position disengaged from the incremental weight such that the first weight is liftable independent of the incremental weight. | 07-03-2014 |
20150352402 | EXERCISE APPARATUS WITH NON-UNIFORM FOOT PAD TRANSVERSE SPACING - A method and apparatus guide inclined movement of a left foot pad in a fore-aft direction on a first side of a longitudinal centerline of an exercise apparatus and inclined movement of a right foot pad in the fore-aft direction on a second side of the longitudinal centerline of the exercise apparatus such that the right foot pad and the left foot pad are transversely spaced from the longitudinal centerline by a first distance when proximate a front of the exercise apparatus and are transversely spaced from the longitudinal centerline by second distance greater than the first distance when proximate a rear of the exercise apparatus. | 12-10-2015 |
Joshua Stewart, Seattle, WA US
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20090255391 | Mandolin Slicer - A mandolin slicer having a slicing plate which is selectively adjustable in height on a main body to allow adjustment of the thickness of slices by a supporting platform which swings on pairs of rods to raise or lower the slicing plate and may be locked in any position. Retractable leg and foot supports are mounted to the main body to allow compact stowing of the supports when not in use. Chipper and julienne upright blade sets can be pivoted up on holder frames by movement of a selector slide so as to protrude through slot sets in the slicer plate to be positioned for chipping or julienne slicing. A reversible blade mount holds a V blade or V waffle blade in alternate positions. | 10-15-2009 |
20130201783 | DRESSING SHAKER - A dressing shaker includes a container body having a spout. An internal mixing element is carried on an axle for sliding motion up and down the length of the rod, within the container. By shaking or inverting the container, the mixing element travels back and forth along the rod, mixing the dressing. | 08-08-2013 |
20130201784 | BATTER SHAKER - A batter shaker includes a container body having a spout. An internal mixing element is carried on an axle or rod for sliding motion up and down the length of the rod, within the container. By shaking or inverting the container, the mixing element travels back and forth along the rod, mixing the batter | 08-08-2013 |
20140277303 | THERMAL EYE COMPRESS SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USE - An apparatus includes a flexible frame, a coupling portion, and an insulating portion. The flexible frame is configured to support a thermal therapeutic member and is transitioned between a first configuration and a second configuration to place the therapeutic member in substantially continuous contact with a target portion of the body. The coupling portion is coupled to the flexible frame and is transitioned from a first configuration to a second configuration to retain the flexible frame in its second configuration. The insulating portion is transitioned from a first configuration to a second configuration to be coupled to the flexible frame. The insulating portion at least partially controls a transfer of thermal energy between the thermal therapeutic member and the target portion of the body. | 09-18-2014 |
20140331844 | MANDOLINE SLICER - A mandoline slicer includes a slicing blade and an adjustable slicing ramp. A series of julienne blades is selectively movable between a stowed and a deployed position above the ramp. At a distal end of the ramp, a blade support is positionable to select either of a plurality of slicing blades. | 11-13-2014 |
20150209973 | MANDOLINE SLICER - A mandoline slicer includes a slicing blade between a runout ramp and a platen defining an adjustable slicing ramp. A set of cubing blades is selectively movable between extended and retracted positions, extendable through slots formed in the runout ramp. A pusher is configured for 90 degree rotational movement to allow perpendicular cutting by the cubing blades before slicing by a main blade. | 07-30-2015 |
20160022480 | THERMAL EYE COMPRESS SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USE - An apparatus includes a flexible frame, a coupling portion, and an insulation portion. The flexible frame is configured to support a thermal therapeutic member and is transitioned between a first configuration and a second configuration to place the therapeutic member in substantially continuous contact with a target portion of the body. The coupling portion is coupled to the flexible frame and is transitioned from a first configuration to a second configuration to retain the flexible frame in its second configuration. The insulation portion is transitioned from a first configuration to a second configuration to be coupled to the flexible frame. The insulation portion at least partially controls a transfer of thermal energy between the thermal therapeutic member and the target portion of the body. | 01-28-2016 |
Joshua R. Stewart, Seattle, WA US
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20090272281 | Slicing and dicing device - A slicing and dicing device which includes a pivoted lever which when stroked slides a pusher assembly partway along on a main body towards a cutter piece to slice an interposed item. Gearing operated by the lever disengages after each stroke to allow another stroke, reducing the peak effect required by limiting the range of motion to a range where good leverage is obtained. A dicing assembly is mounted forward of the cutter piece for vertical sliding motion to allow cross cutting of strips sliced out of the item by the cutter piece. | 11-05-2009 |
20100012659 | COCKTAIL MIXER WITH ROTATABLE TOP - A rotatable top for use with a container for measuring, mixing, and dispending drinks. The rotatable top rotates around an axis and provides multiple positions for (i) measuring volumes of liquid and dumping that liquid into the container, (ii) inserting additional liquid, ice or other solids into the container, (iii) closing and sealing the top and container for mixing the drink, and (iv) dispensing the mixed drink with or without a strainer. | 01-21-2010 |
20130312749 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO ENABLE INHALATION OF AIR OF VARIED TEMPERATURE WITH OR WITHOUT AROMATIC CONDITIONING - A device to enable user inhalation and exhalation of air. The air delivered by the device may or may not be aromatically conditioned with user-selected aroma. Further, the air may or may not be thermally conditioned by the device to deliver air that is chilled, warmed, or ambient. The device can include a mask subassembly; an aroma subassembly; a neck portion; a base subassembly with thermal mass; and a soft, insulated cover assembly. Methods of using the device i) teach breathing techniques for relaxation using sensory feedback from the device; ii) educate, establish and heighten awareness of positive sleep routines that are considered important in healthy sleep hygiene; iii) aid in identifying behaviors that are not conducive to good sleep hygiene; iv) assist the user in identifying dysfunctional rumination and belief systems about sleep and relaxation; and v) educate the user about breathing techniques and relaxation. | 11-28-2013 |
Kenneth J. Stewart, Mukilteo, WA US
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20100012426 | Sloped Roof Safety System - The subject matter of this specification can be implemented in, among other things, a roofing system includes a sloped roof structure extending from a lower elevation area that is accessible from a lower edge of the sloped roof structure, and extending to a higher elevation area. The system further includes an elongate rail structure attached to the sloped roof structure, the elongate rail structure extending from the lower elevation area to the higher elevation area. The system further includes an attachment mechanism that slides along and is securely attached to the elongate rail structure, the attachment mechanism includes an attachment structure for securely tethering the person to the elongate rail structure to prevent the attached person from falling off the sloped roof structure, and so that when the attached person travels from the lower elevation area to the higher elevation area the attachment mechanism slides along the elongate rail structure while maintaining the secure tethering of the person to the elongate rail structure. | 01-21-2010 |
Kirk D. Stewart, Everett, WA US
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20100012426 | Sloped Roof Safety System - The subject matter of this specification can be implemented in, among other things, a roofing system includes a sloped roof structure extending from a lower elevation area that is accessible from a lower edge of the sloped roof structure, and extending to a higher elevation area. The system further includes an elongate rail structure attached to the sloped roof structure, the elongate rail structure extending from the lower elevation area to the higher elevation area. The system further includes an attachment mechanism that slides along and is securely attached to the elongate rail structure, the attachment mechanism includes an attachment structure for securely tethering the person to the elongate rail structure to prevent the attached person from falling off the sloped roof structure, and so that when the attached person travels from the lower elevation area to the higher elevation area the attachment mechanism slides along the elongate rail structure while maintaining the secure tethering of the person to the elongate rail structure. | 01-21-2010 |
Lansing J. Stewart, Bainbridge Island, WA US
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20100158772 | NANOVOLUME MICROCAPILLARY CRYSTALLIZATION SYSTEM - A nanovolume microcapillary crystallization system allows nanoliter-volume screening of crystallization conditions in a crystal card that allows crystals to either be removed for traditional cryoprotection or in situ X-ray diffraction studies on protein crystals that grow within. The system integrates formulation of crystallization cocktails with preparation of the crystallization experiments. The system allows the researcher to select either gradient screening in crystallization experiments for efficient exploration of crystallization phase space or a combination of sparse matrix with gradient screening to execute one comprehensive hybrid crystallization trial. | 06-24-2010 |
20100313995 | ROBOT FOR ORCHESTRATING MICROFLUIDICS EXPERIMENTS - A robot is described for automatically performing microfluidic experiments that are often complex and repetitive. The robot includes a system for initiating the communication of off-chip fluids, such as fluorocarbons, and off-chip materials, such as proteins. The communication of off-chip fluids and off-chip materials is further guided to a microfluidics device vis-à-vis a Z-head robot, an XY plane robot, and an interface assembly that creates a fluid-tight joint for communicating the off-chip fluids and off-chip materials into the microfluidics device for conduction of microfluidics experiments. | 12-16-2010 |
Lansing Joseph Stewart, Bainbridge Island, WA US
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20140073055 | NANOVOLUME MICROCAPILLARY CRYSTALLIZATION SYSTEM - A nanovolume microcapillary crystallization system allows nanoliter-volume screening of crystallization conditions in a crystal card that allows crystals to either be removed for traditional cryoprotection or in situ X-ray diffraction studies on protein crystals that grow within. The system integrates formulation of crystallization cocktails with preparation of the crystallization experiments. The system allows the researcher to select either gradient screening in crystallization experiments for efficient exploration of crystallization phase space or a combination of sparse matrix with gradient screening to execute one comprehensive hybrid crystallization trial. | 03-13-2014 |
Lester H. Stewart, Snohomish, WA US
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20100012426 | Sloped Roof Safety System - The subject matter of this specification can be implemented in, among other things, a roofing system includes a sloped roof structure extending from a lower elevation area that is accessible from a lower edge of the sloped roof structure, and extending to a higher elevation area. The system further includes an elongate rail structure attached to the sloped roof structure, the elongate rail structure extending from the lower elevation area to the higher elevation area. The system further includes an attachment mechanism that slides along and is securely attached to the elongate rail structure, the attachment mechanism includes an attachment structure for securely tethering the person to the elongate rail structure to prevent the attached person from falling off the sloped roof structure, and so that when the attached person travels from the lower elevation area to the higher elevation area the attachment mechanism slides along the elongate rail structure while maintaining the secure tethering of the person to the elongate rail structure. | 01-21-2010 |
Lynwood A. Stewart, Kent, WA US
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20130099615 | MAGNETIC TORQUE SYSTEMS - A magnetic continuously variable-range transmission exemplifying a continuously variable magnetic torque transmission system using a magnetically patterned cone and magnetically engaged drive gears that are positionable parallel to the cone's surface using actuators. The actuators are responsive to a controller. By changing the position of the magnetic drive gears, the effective gear ratio changes smoothly between the maximum and minimum gear ratios for the particular embodiment. The magnetic drive gears are mechanically coupled to planetary gears that drive a sun gear which drives the output shaft. The cone may be patterned with magnets in such a way as to create a constant-torque transmission. The magnets in the pattern are placed, printed, or impressed, in a non-magnetic matrix. | 04-25-2013 |
Matthew Jameson Stewart, Seattle, WA US
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20150344155 | Positioning Fixture and Method of Using the Fixture - A fixture for positioning an object relative to a beam, wherein the beam includes a web, is disclosed. The fixture includes a first portion including a first positioning face, a first contact face, and a first clamping face. Each of the first positioning face, the first contact face, and the first clamping face is movable in a first working direction. The fixture also includes a second portion including a second positioning face, a second contact face, and a second clamping face. Each of the second positioning face, the second contact face, and the second clamping face is movable in a second working direction opposite to the first working direction. When the fixture is installed on the beam, the first contact face and the second contact face abut each other, and the first clamping face and the second clamping face engage the web. | 12-03-2015 |
Ricky William Stewart, Mukilteo, WA US
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20080289672 | Decontamination and contaminant processing system and method - A personnel decontamination and containment system is disclosed. This system includes a plurality of components positionable on a selected location for establishment of a multi-station decontamination and containment facility to decontaminate personnel and to contain contaminants collected during the decontamination process. The components can include a plurality of collapsible frame and roof assemblies, wall and roof covers, a weapons clearing assembly, a weapons storage locker, a hanging bar, a signage assembly, collapsible containment hamper assemblies, a covered dispensing assembly, a shuffle box, a multi-wipe dispensing assembly, and a transportable containment enclosure. The enclosure is shaped and sized to removably retain the system's components for transportation or the like. | 11-27-2008 |
20100212085 | Decontamination and contaminant processing system and method - A systematic decontamination and containment method for decontaminating personnel is disclosed. This method includes providing a plurality of components positionable on a selected location for establishment of a multi-station decontamination and containment facility to decontaminate personnel and to contain contaminants collected during the decontamination process. The components can include a plurality of collapsible frame and roof assemblies, wall and roof covers, a weapons clearing assembly, a weapons storage locker, a hanging bar, a signage assembly, collapsible containment hamper assemblies, a covered dispensing assembly, a shuffle box, a multi-wipe dispensing assembly, and a transportable containment enclosure. The enclosure is shaped and sized to removably retain the system's components for transportation or the like. | 08-26-2010 |
20120024139 | Ballistic -resistant laminate assemblies and panels - A sheet of ballistic-resistant fiber strands includes a bi-directional array of bonding fibers interwoven with the ballistic-resistant fibers to form a fiber panel. In one embodiment, a sheet of laminated ballistic-resistant fibers is joined to the first sheet of laminated ballistic-resistant fibers with the ballistic-resistant fibers running in a second direction as compared to the first fibers. In yet another embodiment, individual laminated sheets of ballistic-resistant fibers are stitched together to form packets of sheets that may be used singularly or bundled together. | 02-02-2012 |
20120024140 | Ballistic-resistant laminate assemblies and panels - A sheet of ballistic-resistant fiber strands includes a bi-directional array of bonding fibers interwoven with the ballistic-resistant fibers to form a fiber panel. In one embodiment, a sheet of laminated ballistic-resistant fibers is joined to the first sheet of laminated ballistic-resistant fibers with the ballistic-resistant fibers running in a second direction as compared to the first fibers. In yet another embodiment, individual laminated sheets of ballistic-resistant fibers are stitched together to form packets of sheets that may be used singularly or bundled together. | 02-02-2012 |
Ryan Stewart, Snoqualmie, WA US
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20090063457 | AUGMENTING URL QUERIES - Computer-readable media, systems, and methods for augmenting URL queries are described. In embodiments, a URL query is received from a user and it is determined whether the URL query is a simple URL query. Further, if the URL query is a simple URL query, an augmented query is created by word-breaking at least a portion of the URL query and the augmented query is associated with one or more ranking preferences. In various other embodiments, a URL query is received from a user and it is determined whether the URL query is a complex URL query. Further, if the URL query is a complex URL query, an augmented query is created that is identical to the URL query and the augmented query is associated with one or more ranking preferences. | 03-05-2009 |
Ryan Frederick Stewart, Snoqualmie, WA US
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20100179929 | SYSTEM FOR FINDING QUERIES AIMING AT TAIL URLs - Systems and methodologies for improved query classification and processing are provided herein. As described herein, a query prediction model can be constructed from a set of training data (e.g., diagnostic data obtained from an automatic diagnostic system and/or other suitable data) using a machine learning-based technique. Subsequently upon receiving a query, a set of features corresponding to the query, such as the length and/or frequency of the query, unigram probabilities of respective words and/or groups of words in the query, presence of pre-designated words or phrases in the query, or the like, can be generated. The generated features can then be analyzed in combination with the query prediction model to classify the query by predicting whether the query is aimed at a head Uniform Resource Locator (URL) or a tail URL. Based on this prediction, an appropriate index or combination of indexes can be assigned to answer the query. | 07-15-2010 |
Samuel Stewart, Redmond, WA US
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20140124120 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF DETECTING A MISSING TOW IN A COMPOSITE LAYUP - A system for detecting a missing tow in a tow band may include a fiber placement head for applying a tow band to a substrate forming a composite layup. The system may further include a heating device for preheating the substrate prior to application of the tow band. The system may additionally include an infrared camera mounted to the fiber placement head and configured to generate a real-time thermal image of the composite layup during the application of the tow band to the substrate. | 05-08-2014 |
Samuel Ray Stewart, Redmond, WA US
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20130036922 | Method and Device for Transporting, Placing and Compacting Composite Stiffeners - A device for compacting a contoured elongate composite layup includes flexible first and second fiber reinforced resin flexible sections flexible along their lengths. The first section is flexible within a first plane and the second section is flexible within the first plane as well as within a second plane. | 02-14-2013 |
20130112309 | Tubular Composite Strut Having Internal Stiffening and Method for Making the Same - A strut comprises a substantially hollow composite tube. A fitting on each end of the tube adapts the strut for attachment to a structure. The tube is stiffened by at least one pair of opposing stiffeners. | 05-09-2013 |
20130156979 | Composite Columnar Structure Having Co-Bonded Reinforcement and Fabrication Method - A columnar structure comprises a generally hollow laminate core, an outer composite skin, and a sleeve-like reinforcement. The sleeve-like reinforcement surrounds the laminate core and is sandwiched between the laminate core and the outer composite skin for reacting compressive loads imposed on the columnar structure. | 06-20-2013 |
20130333830 | Flexible Compactor with Reinforcing Spine - A device for compacting a contoured elongate composite layup includes flexible first and second fiber reinforced resin flexible sections flexible along their lengths. The first section is flexible within a first plane and the second section is flexible within the first plane as well as within a second plane. The second section includes flexible joints reinforced by a spine. | 12-19-2013 |
20140314996 | Compacting Uncured Composite Members on Contoured Mandrel Surfaces - An uncured composite member is formed over a mandrel having a contour using a flexible compactor. Forming is performed outwardly from the apex of the contour. | 10-23-2014 |
20150197065 | Device for Transporting, Placing and Compacting Composite Stiffeners - A device for compacting a contoured elongate composite layup includes flexible first and second fiber reinforced resin flexible sections flexible along their lengths. The first section is flexible within a first plane and the second section is flexible within the first plane as well as within a second plane. | 07-16-2015 |
20160075092 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR HANDLING, INSTALLING, COMPACTING, SPLICING, AND/OR ASSEMBLING COMPOSITE STRINGERS - Methods of and systems for assembling stiffened composite structures are disclosed. Some methods include forming a stiffener assembly by compacting it within a trough formed in a trunnion. A single trunnion may accommodate two or more different types of stiffeners, thereby avoiding the need for multiple sets of tooling. In some methods, a plurality of stiffener segments may be spliced together, thereby avoiding the need to transport and handle an entire stiffener. A vacuum chuck may be utilized in some examples to transfer the stiffener assembly from the trunnion to a transfer tool. The same vacuum chuck may be transferred along with the stiffener assembly on the transfer tool and loaded onto an inner mold line layup mandrel, where the vacuum chuck may be used to compact the stiffener assembly to the inner mold line layup mandrel. | 03-17-2016 |
Sona Stewart, Issaquah, WA US
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20130071171 | Topical Applicator with Exchangeable Sponge Head - A topical applicator that includes a foldable elongated handle with an exchangeable application pad with two applicator surfaces. The elongated handle includes a grip arm, a curved ring arm, and an adjustable locking hinge. The grip arm and ring arm are configured so that the grip arm and ring arm when pivoted rearward into a folded nesting position. Attached to the distal end of the ring arm is a ring with center opening. The ring and the center opening are configured to at least partially encircle and receive a complimentary shaped foam application pad with two opposite applicator surfaces. In one embodiment, the application pad is slightly larger than the ring and includes groove formed on along the midline axis of the application pad's perimeter surface. The center portion of the application pad is partially compressed thereby forming an hour glass configuration that holds the application pad in place. | 03-21-2013 |
Tamara S. Stewart, Lakewood, WA US
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20130085672 | Flight Trajectory Prediction with Application of Environmental Conditions - Systems and methods for generating a predicted flight trajectory using a combination of aircraft state data, flight information, environmental information, historical data or derived flight information from aircraft messaging which can be used for the transmission of environmental data. The generated trajectory prediction is assigned a level of confidence based on fidelity, merit or accuracy. The level of predicted accuracy is based on the number of and sources of the specific information, time, distance or flight phase. The predicted trajectory includes pseudo-waypoints at flight transitions not readily available in the flight information and also includes the environmental conditions at all waypoint (including pseudo-waypoint) locations. | 04-04-2013 |
Thomas Taylor Stewart, Coupeville, WA US
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20100194380 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MEASURING CURRENT OUTPUT OF LOW-VOLTAGE PAD-MOUNT DISTRIBUTION POWER TRANSFORMERS - A current sensing assembly is provided for sensing the current travelling through a current carrying member of a pad mount distribution transformer in a meter network. A current sensor includes a slot having an open end that receives the current carrying member. The sensor includes a conductive coil disposed adjacent the slot that generates an output signal indicating a sensed current level. A retainer member includes a retainer wall that is configured to be inserted into the open end of the slot so as to define a receptacle that captures the current carrying member therein. | 08-05-2010 |
Tim Stewart, Longview, WA US
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20090156068 | HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEMS - A hybrid propulsion and energy management system for use in marine vessels and other variable demand propulsion applications monitors and draws energy from various energy sources dynamically to implement multiple operating modes and provide efficient system operation across a range of propulsive demands, altering the operation and output of various energy sources in response to propulsive load demands, hotel loads and auxiliary energy demands. The propulsion system incorporates at least two propulsive sources, including at least one main propulsive engine and at least one motor-generator unit arranged to drive a common output shaft, and the energy management system dynamically shifts operation of each of the two sources to satisfy propulsive demands. The main propulsive engine and the motor-generator unit are capable of driving the common output shaft both independently and simultaneously. The motor-generator unit(s) are available to operate either as a motor driving the output shaft or as a generator supplying energy to the energy distribution system. | 06-18-2009 |
Tina Stewart, Seattle, WA US
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20090327493 | Data Center Scheduler - An exemplary data stream includes value information for use by consumers of global computing resources in making requests for global computing resources. An exemplary method includes receiving information about data center resources from one or more data centers, based at least in part on the information estimating value information for consumption of computing resources of the one or more data centers and streaming the value information via a network. An exemplary medium or media includes instructions to instruct a computing device to receive, from a data stream, value information for computing resources of one or more data centers, to format the value information for display and to issue requests for consumption of at least some of the computing resources. Other methods, devices and systems are also disclosed. | 12-31-2009 |
20110066728 | Data Center Scheduler - An exemplary data stream includes value information for use by consumers of global computing resources in making requests for global computing resources. An exemplary method includes receiving information about data center resources from one or more data centers, based at least in part on the information estimating value information for consumption of computing resources of the one or more data centers and streaming the value information via a network. An exemplary medium or media includes instructions to instruct a computing device to receive, from a data stream, value information for computing resources of one or more data centers, to format the value information for display and to issue requests for consumption of at least some of the computing resources. Other methods, devices and systems are also disclosed. | 03-17-2011 |