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Benjamin David Sullivan, Duluth, GA US
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20120038888 | METHODS FOR IMAGING OCULAR DEVICES USING OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHY - Described herein are methods for imaging ocular devices. The methods generally involve (a) applying a scattering agent to the ocular device; and (b) imaging the ocular device using optical coherence tomography (OCT). The methods described herein provide useful structural information about the surface of the device with high sensitivity. | 02-16-2012 |
Brendan Sullivan, Thorton, CO US
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20110211686 | ORDER ENTRY SYSTEM FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK SERVICE - An order entry system communicates with the customer over a user interface and at the same time works with an automated installation system for installing network service. The order entry system prompts the customer to place a new service order. The service parameters of the new service order are passed to the installation system. The order entry system notifies the customer of the route and prompts the customer to add a service order for the route to the customer order. If the customer adds the service order to the customer order, the order entry system prompts the customer to reserve the service order or to submit an order for the service. If the customer reserves or submits an order for the service, the order entry system requests the installation system to design an actual communication line circuit to satisfy the order. | 09-01-2011 |
Brian J. Sullivan, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20090277261 | Apparatuses, Methods and Systems for Parking Brake Tensioning Fixture - The present invention provides a parking brake tensioning apparatus, method, and system. Generally described, the device is for adjusting the tension cable of a parking brake in a vehicle. The device has an inner housing for receiving the handle of the parking brake. Also, the device has a deformable member attached to the housing, and is preloaded with a predetermined load. The device further has a force probe, or rod, having a first end connected to the deformable member and a second end in contact with a component of the vehicle. In addition, the device has a switch for generating a control signal when a predefined force value is applied to the deformable member by adjusting the tension of the tension cable through an adjustment tool. Furthermore, the device has a relay for transmitting the control signal to the adjustment tool once the predefined force value is reached, thus disabling the adjustment tool. Other embodiments are also claimed and described. | 11-12-2009 |
Brian M. Sullivan, Manhattan Beach, CA US
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20110177583 | Automated rinse water and body fluid bioagent detection - Testing of the foot soldier or other person on the battlefield for bioagent contamination is facilitated by a computer controlled portable testing unit that combines a sink or other receptacle ( | 07-21-2011 |
Celeste Sullivan, Muscatine, IA US
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20120009319 | Method for Increasing Shelf Life of Baked Goods - The invention provides a method of reducing moisture loss and a method of reducing shrinkage in a frozen baked good. Each method comprises preparing a baked good comprising a pre-gelatinized modified granular starch and freezing the baked good, the starch being present in said baked good in an amount effective to reduce moisture loss or shrinkage upon freezing relative to the absence of the starch. | 01-12-2012 |
Christopher J. Sullivan, Honolulu, HI US
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20110066004 | PASSIVE PHYSIOLOGICAL MONITORING (P2M) SYSTEM - Passive physiological monitoring apparatus and method has a sensor for sensing physiological phenomenon. A converter converts sensed data into electrical signals and a computer receives and computes the signals and outputs computed data for real-time interactive display. The sensor is a piezoelectric film of polyvinylidene fluoride. A band-pass filter filters out noise and isolates the signals to reflect data from the body. A pre-amplifier amplifies signals. Signals detected include mechanical, thermal and acoustic signatures reflecting cardiac output, cardiac function, internal bleeding, respiratory, pulse, apnea, and temperature. A pad may incorporate the PVDF film and may be fluid-filled. The film converts mechanical energy into analog voltage signals. Analog signals are fed through the band-pass filter and the amplifier. A converter converts the analog signals to digital signals. A Fourier transform routine is used to transform into the frequency domain. A microcomputer is used for recording, analyzing and displaying data for on-line assessment and for providing realtime response. A radio-frequency filter may be connected to a cable and the film for transferring signals from the film through the cable. The sensor may be an array provided in a MEDEVAC litter or other device for measuring acoustic and hydraulic signals from the body of a patient for field monitoring, hospital monitoring, transport monitoring, home, remote monitoring. | 03-17-2011 |
20120259179 | PASSIVE PHYSIOLOGICAL MONITORING (P2M) SYSTEM - Passive physiological monitoring apparatus and method has a sensor for sensing physiological phenomenon. The sensor is a piezoelectric film of polyvinylidene fluoride. A pad may incorporate the PVDF film. The film converts mechanical energy into voltage signals. A microcomputer is used for recording, analyzing and displaying data from the sensor for on-line assessment and for providing realtime response. The sensor may be an array of sensors provided in a MEDEVAC litter or other patient support for measuring acoustic and hydraulic signals from the body of a patient for field monitoring, hospital monitoring, transport monitoring, home, remote monitoring. | 10-11-2012 |
20140323884 | PASSIVE PHYSIOLOGICAL MONITORING (P2M) SYSTEM - Passive physiological monitoring apparatus and method has a sensor for sensing physiological phenomenon. The sensor is a piezoelectric film of polyvinylidene fluoride. A pad may incorporate the PVDF film. The film converts mechanical energy into voltage signals. A microcomputer is used for recording, analyzing and displaying data from the sensor for on-line assessment and for providing realtime response. The sensor may be an array of sensors provided in a MEDEVAC litter or other patient support for measuring acoustic and hydraulic signals from the body of a patient for field monitoring, hospital monitoring, transport monitoring, home, remote monitoring. | 10-30-2014 |
Christopher J. Sullivan, Sandy, UT US
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20100242772 | NON-CIRCULAR CROSS-SECTION MISSILE COMPONENTS, MISSILES INCORPORATING SAME, AND METHODS OF OPERATION - A missile component such as a rocket motor case, of an initial transverse cross-sectional shape flexible into another, different cross-section responsive to application of internal pressure from ignition of a propellant grain within the component. A missile launch assembly including at least one missile of a non-circular cross-section disposed within a segment of a partitioned circular launch tube. A multi-stage missile comprising at least a first stage and a second stage having rocket motor cases of non-circular transverse cross-section, the rocket motor case of at least one of the stages being deformable into another, different cross-section. A method of launching a missile including igniting a rocket motor of a component having a first cross-section, internally pressurizing the missile component substantially concurrently with motor ignition and flexing the component rocket motor into a second, different cross-sectional shape. | 09-30-2010 |
Collin Sullivan, Midland, MI US
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20100192913 | Injector Mounting System - An injector mount system ( | 08-05-2010 |
Daniel Sullivan, Boise, ID US
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20080255923 | Virtual Marketing Assistant - An embodiment is directed to a marketing method that includes analyzing a customer contact database to identify action contacts. A marketing plan is generated for the action contacts. The marketing plan including a proposed action for each action contact. User interface content having controls for implementing the marketing plan is communicated. Selections entered using the user interface content are received and analyzed to identify marketing actions selected to be implemented. Marketing jobs are assembled for the selected marketing actions. Each marketing job is communicated to a fulfillment vendor. | 10-16-2008 |
Daniel C. Sullivan, Santa Barbara, CA US
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20110193662 | SEALED CONTACTOR - A low cost, sealed contactor comprises a hermetically sealed housing with a flat header having internal components for changing the state of said contactor. Terminals are electrically connected to the internal components for connection to internal circuitry and applying an electrical signal to control the state of the contactor. A solenoid-driven plunger with a hollow shaft is included. Power-reducing electronics located within the hermetically sealed housing are also included. Two contact springs are also included to improve electrical performance. O-rings are added to help seal the contactor and keep it hermetically sealed. | 08-11-2011 |
20120223174 | CARTRIDGE HAVING A RECESSED POWER SPRING FOR MANAGING EAR BUD CABLES - A cartridge for managing an ear bud cable includes a housing having an input jack that is electronically connectable to an audio-source and a hub electrically connected with the input jack. A spool rotatably mounts on, and is electrically connected with, the hub. A power gear mounts in the housing and in contact with the spool for rotating the spool. The power gear defines a recessed interior. An ear bud cable wraps at least partially around the spool. A power gear spring mounts within the recessed interior of the power gear to minimize the size and, particularly, the thickness of the cartridge. In an alternate embodiment, the spool includes a recessed portion and a spool power spring mounts within the recessed portion of the hub. In yet another embodiment, the spool and the power gear both have recessed portions that hold a power spring. | 09-06-2012 |
20120224737 | CARTRIDGE FOR MANAGING EAR BUD CABLES - A cartridge for managing ear bud cables includes a housing, a hub, a spool and an ear bud cable. The housing has an input jack that is electronically connectable to an audio-source. The hub is fixed in the housing defines a stationary contact surface electrically connected with the input jack. The rotatably mounts with respect to the hub and has moveable audio contacts for continuously contacting the stationary contact surface during rotation of the spool and while the spool is stationary. The ear bud cable wraps at least partially around the spool, the ear bud cable has a first end and a second end, the first end being electrically connected with the moveable audio contact of the spool and the second end being electrically connected with at least one ear bud. Rotation of the spool selectively retracts and dispenses the ear bud cables while enabling continuous audio communication between the at least one ear bud and the audio source. | 09-06-2012 |
20120224738 | CARTRIDGE FOR MANAGING EAR BUDS - A cartridge for managing ear bud cables includes a housing, a hub, a spool with a moveable audio contact and an ear bud cable. The housing has an input jack that is electronically connectable to an audio-source. The hub defines a stationary contact surface electrically connected with the input jack. The ear bud cable wraps at least partially around the spool, the ear bud cable has a first end and a second end, the first end being electrically connected with the moveable audio contact of the spool and the second end being electrically connected with at least one ear bud. Rotation of the spool selectively retracts and dispenses the ear bud cables while enabling continuous audio communication between the at least one ear bud and the audio source. | 09-06-2012 |
20120224739 | Cartridge for Managing Ear Bud Cables Having Annular Audio Contacts - A cartridge usable with a portable electronic device for managing an ear bud cable comprises a housing having a hub, a spool and stationary audio contacts fixed with respect to a hub axis. The stationary audio contacts are annular in shape and insulated from each other and from the housing. The stationary audio contacts are spaced equally from each other, and are each placed at fixed distance from the hub axis. The annular stationary audio contacts connect electrically with an auxiliary audio jack and a contact pad for simultaneously connecting the device to more than one audio device. Conductive contacts are placed on a bottom side of the spool, and are spring loaded to maintain continuous electrical contact with the stationary audio contacts. | 09-06-2012 |
20120225701 | Protective Case Having Retractable Earbuds - A case for holding an audio device having a female audio jack. The case has a removable cover including a male audio jack for electronically connecting the cover to the female audio jack of the audio device. The cartridge includes a spool and houses an ear bud cable. The ear bud cable has a first end with at least one ear bud, and a second end attached to the spool. The cartridge has a rotatable spool for selectively retracting and dispensing the ear bud cable. The spool electronically connects with the male audio jack to enable audio communication between the audio device and the ear bud. In one embodiment, the spool electronically connects with the male audio jack via a jumper wire. In another embodiment, the spool electronically connects with the male audio jack via an electrical contact pad integrated into the case. | 09-06-2012 |
20130058017 | CASE FOR AN AUDIO DEVICE - A case for holding an audio device includes a cover having two sections that interconnect to encase an audio device. The case also includes a means for electrically connecting the cover to an audio device, and a contact pad mounted on the cover capable of electrically connecting the case with a cartridge for managing ear bud cables. The means for electrically connecting may include a female audio jack, an apple thirty pin connector, a universal serial bus connector, or a high definition multimedia interface connector. | 03-07-2013 |
20130058516 | CARTRIDGE FOR MANAGING EAR BUD CABLES HAVING A CONSTANT TORQUE SPRING - A cartridge for managing ear bud cables includes a housing, a hub, a spool and an ear bud cable. Rotation of the spool selectively retracts and dispenses the ear bud cables while enabling continuous audio communication between the at least one ear bud and an audio device. A motor assembly rotates the spool. The motor assembly includes a drive gear and a first storage drum, a first constant torque spring wound at least partially about the first storage drum and the drive gear for applying torque to the drive gear. The first storage drum and the drive gear are distanced from each other to enable a length of the spring to extends between the storage drum and the drive gear to apply constant torque to the drive gear. The constant torque has a variability of no more than +/−10%. | 03-07-2013 |
20140079237 | RETRACTABLE EAR BUD ASSEMBLY HAVING A WIRELESS RECEIVER - A retractable ear bud module. The ear bud module is has a housing for holding an ear bud cable, an ear bud cable moveably mounted in the housing, the ear bud cable having a free end with at least one ear bud and a fixed end. A circuit board including a wireless receiver mounts in the housing for communicating with the electronic device. The wireless receiver electronically connects with the ear bud cable to transfer audio signals from the electronic device to the ear bud. A retraction mechanism mounts in the housing to retract and dispense the ear bud cable. The retraction mechanism includes a rotatable spool mounted in the housing, a spring recessed centrally within the spool, and an annular retainer circumscribing the spool to align the ear bud cable on the spool. | 03-20-2014 |
20140185820 | Ear Bud Retraction Mechanism Having a Break Away Dust Door - A retractable ear bud module, comprising: a housing having a cover and a door with a hinge for removably attaching the door to the cover; the cover includes a side defining a curved depression for removably holding the hinge; a retraction mechanism including a rotatable spool having an axis, and an ear bud cable mounted in the housing, the retraction mechanism selectively retracts or dispenses the ear bud cable; at least one ear bud attached to the ear bud cable; a wireless receiver for receiving audio signals, the wireless receiver being in electronic communication with the ear bud cable to communicate audio signals to at least one ear bud. | 07-03-2014 |
20140187289 | Modular Components and Methods for an Electronic Device - A kit of parts and method for using the same with an electronic computing device includes providing a case for an electronic device, the case has a receiver plate attachable to a peripheral device, encasing the electronic device with the case to protect the electronic device and to enable the electronic device to physically connect to a peripheral device, selecting a peripheral device from a group of peripheral devices, attaching the selected peripheral device to the receiver plate to stow the peripheral device in proximity with the electronic device, and thereby assure that the selected peripheral device is readily available for use, detaching the selected peripheral device from the receiver plate to enable optimal placement of the selected peripheral device in proximity to the electronic device, and establishing wireless electronic communication between the electronic device and the selected peripheral device. | 07-03-2014 |
20140192995 | Ear Bud Retraction Module Having Optimal Microphone Placement - A retractable ear bud module has a housing with an ear bud cable retractable mounted in the housing. The ear bud cable has at least one ear bud and a microphone, and a fixed end attached to a circuit board including a wireless receiver mounted. The wireless receiver electronically connects with the ear bud cable to transfer audio signals from the electronic device to the ear bud and from the microphone to the wireless receiver. A spool, mounts in the housing to retract and dispense the ear bud cable. In order to avoid entanglement of the microphone in the spool and housing, the microphone is integrated with the ear bud in one embodiment, is collocated with the ear bud in an alternate embodiment, and is distanced by no more than two inches from the ear bud in another embodiment. | 07-10-2014 |
20140233751 | SPEAKER MECHANISM HAVING A CONFORMING CIRCUIT BOARD - A device removeably attachable to a case for an electronic device for delivering sound includes a housing having a speaker means and a printed circuit board assembly mounted in the housing. The printed circuit board assembly is in electronic communication with the speaker means. The printed circuit board assembly includes a wireless communication module having an antenna to enable wireless communication with the electronic device. The printed circuit board and having a curved shape to partially circumscribe the speaker means to enable the speaker means and the circuit board to lie co-planar. In one embodiment, the speaker means is a retractable ear bud device. In another embodiment, the speaker assembly is a speaker with an annular periphery and a body with a truncated conical shape, whereby the printer circuit board lies co-planar with a portion of the body of the speaker. | 08-21-2014 |
Daniel M. Sullivan, Vichy, MO US
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20090035590 | NON-COVALENTLY CROSSLINKABLE MATERIALS FOR PHOTOLITHOGRAPHY PROCESSES - This invention describes compositions and methods of using non-covalently crosslinked resin coatings for lithographic applications. These materials are designed to undergo, after coating, a change that provides solvent resistance and, with some materials, simultaneous aqueous-base solubility. Non-covalent interactions allow for easier removal of these coatings than of covalently crosslinked materials. These types of materials are well-suited for trench and gap fill applications, as well as for anti-reflective coatings, spin-on carbon layers, and etch masks. | 02-05-2009 |
20120193762 | REVERSAL LITHOGRAPHY APPROACH BY SELECTIVE DEPOSITION OF NANOPARTICLES - A novel reversal lithography process without etch back is described. The reversal material comprises nanoparticles that are selectively deposited into the gaps between features without overcoating the tops of the features. As a result, a patterned imaging layer can be removed using solvent, blanket exposure followed by developer washing, or dry etching directly, without an etch-back process, and the original bright field lithography pattern can be reversed into dark field features, and transferred into subsequent layers using the nanoparticle reversal material as an etch mask. | 08-02-2012 |
20130011630 | METAL-OXIDE FILMS FROM SMALL MOLECULES FOR LITHOGRAPHIC APPLICATIONS - Metal-oxide films for lithographic applications are provided. The films are formed from compositions comprising metal-oxide precursor compounds including metals and metalloids other than silicon. These films are easily produced and can be modified with a variety of ligands, including alkoxides, phenoxides, carboxylates, beta-diketones, and beta-ketoesters. | 01-10-2013 |
20130089716 | SPIN-ON CARBON COMPOSITIONS FOR LITHOGRAPHIC PROCESSING - The invention described herein is directed towards spin-on carbon materials comprising polyamic acid compositions and a crosslinker in a solvent system. The materials are useful in trilayer photolithography processes. Films made with the inventive compositions are not soluble in solvents commonly used in lithographic materials, such as, but not limited to PGME, PGMEA, and cyclohexanone. However, the films can be dissolved in developers commonly used in photolithography. In one embodiment, the films can be heated at high temperatures to improve the thermal stability for high temperature processing. Regardless of the embodiment, the material can be applied to a flat/planar or patterned surface. Advantageously, the material exhibits a wiggling resistance during pattern transfer to silicon substrate using fluorocarbon etch. | 04-11-2013 |
Darin Sullivan, Santa Barbara, CA US
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20120084659 | METHODS AND INTERFACES FOR DISPLAYING PERFORMANCE DATA RELATED TO A CURRENT REMOTE ACCESS SESSION - A graphical user interface displays performance data related to a communication session between a first computing device and a second computing device. The graphical user interface comprises a first graphical element and a second graphical element. The first graphical element has a number of sections that represent respective physical portions of a connection between the first computing device and the second computing device. Each of the sections displays the performance data of a current session for that respective physical section. The second graphical element displays corresponding performance data for a predetermined number of previous sessions between the first computing device and the second computing device. | 04-05-2012 |
Daryl D. Sullivan, Las Vegas, NV US
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20090257218 | BACKLIT MIRROR ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR USE - A backlit mirror assembly comprises a mirror, a lamp chamber, and a prop. The mirror is pivotally coupled to the lamp chamber so that it may be tilted outwardly, thereby allowing access to electrical components housed within the lamp chamber. A prop maintains the mirror in an open position. In one embodiment, the prop incorporates a gas spring to facilitate lifting of the mirror by a sole user. The mirror may be coupled to a rigid frame in order to strengthen the mirror, thereby reducing flexing of the mirror and hazards associated with such flexing. | 10-15-2009 |
David A. Sullivan, Chandler, AZ US
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20090157471 | FACILITATING THE EXECUTION OF TRANSACTIONS BETWEEN CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDERS | 06-18-2009 |
20110276433 | FACILITATING THE EXECUTION OF TRANSACTIONS BETWEEN CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDERS | 11-10-2011 |
20140188654 | FACILITATING THE EXECUTION OF TRANSACTIONS BETWEEN CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDERS | 07-03-2014 |
Donna Louise Sullivan US
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20120045416 | Nutritional therapy method and dietary supplement food to restore compromised, ileal lymphoid nodular hyperplasia in autistic children - A nutritional therapy method to restore mesolimbic compromised, ileal lymphoid nodular hyperplasia in autistic children includes: dietary restriction of casein, gluten, opiatic peptides and branched chain amino acid and the herein described nutritional therapy solution of specified composition to rebalance parasympathetic pathways over sympathatic neural responses to retain and restore digestive, immune and endocrine function, reduce metal uptake across the blood-brain barrier, reduce Ig response, and rectal and gastrointestinal inflammation and dysfunction. | 02-23-2012 |
Enid J. Sullivan, Los Alamos, NM US
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20090101572 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TREATING PRODUCED WATER - A system and method were used to treat produced water. Field- testing demonstrated the removal of contaminants from produced water from oil and gas wells. | 04-23-2009 |
20100288699 | PURIFICATION OF WATER FROM COOLING TOWERS AND OTHER HEAT EXCHANGE SYSTEMS - The amount of silica in cooling tower water is reduced by passing cooling tower water through a column of silica gel. | 11-18-2010 |
Eugene Sullivan, Mobile, AL US
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20110259253 | STEPPED FLOOR FOR SOLID FUEL BOILERS - A design and method of operation for the floor of solid fuel boilers is described. The combustion region includes a stepped-floor that improves combustion in the lower furnace. In some embodiments, the fuel is moved between the steps of the floor by a gas, rather than by mechanical means, and the fuel is moved from an upper to a lower step as it is burned. In some embodiments, the steps are fixed steps having a layer of a refractory material. | 10-27-2011 |
20130247800 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DRYING SOLID FUELS - A method for drying solid fuels prior to injection and burning in solid fuel boilers is described. High moisture content solid fuels such as bark, sludge, wet coal, etc. must be dried before they can burn. Embodiments of the present invention incorporates a fuel delivery chute integrated with the boiler wall using a flow of combustion gasses and radiant heating to partially dry the solid fuel before it reaches the combustion zone of the boiler. The combustion gasses are drawn through the delivery chute by means of the flowing fuel and air jet inductors that then blows the combustion gasses back into the boiler. A refractory wall separates the fuel chute from the boiler proper, is heated by the combustion in the boiler, and radiates heat to the fuel falling through the fuel chute. | 09-26-2013 |
20130276723 | Method and Apparatus for Improved Firing of Biomass and Other Solid Fuels for Steam Production and Gasification - A ground supported single drum power boiler is described combining a refractory lined and insulated V-Cell floor; refractory lined and insulated combustion chamber; integrated fuel chutes configured to pre-dry wet solid fuel; top mounted fuel bin; internal chamber walls; configurable combustion air systems; and a back pass with after-burner ports and cross flow superheaters. The boiler can be configured in pre-assembled modules to minimize the field construction time and cost. An alternative embodiment is adaptable as a gasifier. | 10-24-2013 |
20140352634 | Method and Apparatus for Improved Firing of Biomass and Other Solid Fuels for Steam Production and Gasification - A ground supported single drum power boiler is described combining a refractory lined and insulated stepped floor; refractory lined and insulated combustion chamber; integrated fuel chutes configured to pre-dry wet solid fuel; internal chamber walls; configurable combustion air systems; a back pass with after-burner ports and cross flow superheaters; and a rear wall that acts as the downcomers feeding the other walls. A second embodiment is adaptable as a gasifier. | 12-04-2014 |
Francis X. Sullivan, Boulder, CO US
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20090209554 | Thiazoliums as transketolase inhibitors - The present invention provides N-3′-pyridyl-methyl or N-2′-pyrazinylmethyl thiazolium derivatives of formula (I) which are useful as transketolase inhibitors wherein R | 08-20-2009 |
Gerald Eugene Sullivan, Roswell, GA US
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20100180193 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING A STATE OF A WEB APPLICATION USING A SIGNATURE - A method and system for generating a signature for determining whether a web page is in a first state or a second state, comprising the steps of selecting a plurality of web pages for processing, requesting the web pages in the first state, dividing the first state pages into a first set of text blocks, requesting the web pages in the second state, dividing the second state pages into a second set of text blocks, eliminating from the first and second sets the text blocks that are common between the first and second set, generating a signature comprising the text blocks of the first set as a component indicative of the first state and the text blocks of the second set as a component indicative of the second state. | 07-15-2010 |
Glenn H. Sullivan, Carmel, IN US
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20120064191 | Nutritionally Enhanced Isolate From Stabilized Rice Bran And Method of Production - Provided is a nutritionally enhanced derivative (isolate) from Stabilized Rice Bran (SRB) with improved antioxidant, fat and protein levels enhancing both the nutritional and yield values over existing techniques. Also provided is an improved method that utilizes certain enzyme combinations under various time and temperature conditions for extracting these nutritionally enhanced isolates from SRB. | 03-15-2012 |
20120251621 | Nutritionally Enhanced Fraction From Rice Bran And Method of Lowering Insulin Resistance Using Same - Nutritionally enhanced nutraceutical Hydrophilic and Lipophilic Rice Bran Fractions from rice bran are provided, as well as a method of using the same to reduce Insulin Resistance in animals, especially humans with pre-diabetes and Type 2 diabetes or others with symptoms of Metabolic Syndrome. Provided in various example embodiments are mixtures of elevated levels of nutraceutical compounds, including but not limited to gamma-oryzanol, inositol, ferulic acid, tocotrienols and phytosterols and pharmaceutical and nutritional compositions thereof. Steps are provided including evaluating insulin resistance parameters, initiating therapy including providing therapeutic amounts of Hydrophilic and Lipophilic Rice Bran Fractions from rice bran to treat pre-diabetes and Type 2 diabetes or others with symptoms of Metabolic Syndrome, managing compliance with the therapy, and monitoring and reevaluating the therapy. | 10-04-2012 |
Gregory Scott Sullivan, N. Augusta, SC US
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20080251527 | Anti-pilfering device for a vending machine - A vending machine includes a storage/display region, a dispensing chamber including a product access opening, and an anti-pilfer device that prevents unauthorized removal of products from the storage/display region through the product access opening. A delivery door is provided which can be shifted from a closed position to an open position to enable the removal of products from the dispensing chamber. The anti-pilfer device includes a plate coupled to a lower portion of the delivery door. When the delivery door is moved from the closed position, the anti-pilfer plate shifts, over a guide element, into a position that prevents products from being withdrawn from the storage/display area. Preferably, the storage/display region and dispensing chamber are separated by a product door, with the anti-pilfer plate preventing the product door from opening when the delivery door is shifted from the closed position. | 10-16-2008 |
Henry Sullivan, Northville, MI US
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20110197569 | ON-VEHICLE NITROGEN OXIDE AFTERTREATMENT SYSTEM - An emissions system for reducing nitrogen oxides in engine exhaust includes an emissions catalyst having an inlet adapted to receive an exhaust from the engine. A fuel tank is adapted to provide fuel for combustion within the engine. A first injector is operable to inject fuel into the exhaust upstream of the catalyst. A second injector is operable to inject supplemental reductant from a supplemental reductant tank into the exhaust upstream of the catalyst. A controller is operable to control the first and second injectors and vary the supply of fuel and supplemental reductant into the exhaust to reduce nitrogen oxides within the exhaust. | 08-18-2011 |
James Gregory Sullivan, Birmingham, AL US
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20100093712 | TWO-COMPONENT PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION FOR THE TREATMENT OF PAIN - The present invention is directed to a pharmaceutical composition that includes a combination of about 2-5 milligrams of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug and from about 2-30 milligrams of an opioid analgesic in a single pharmaceutical dosage unit that can provide effective chronic pain management with the added benefit of reduced side effects such as withdrawal and gastrointestinal disorders. The non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug may be piroxicam and the opioid analgesic may be buprenorphine. The present invention also provides for a method of managing pain in a patient that includes administering the pharmaceutical composition previously described. The pharmaceutical composition previously described may be administered in a single or multiple dosage regimen. | 04-15-2010 |
20140080818 | TWO-COMPONENT PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION FOR THE TREATMENT OF PAIN - The present invention is directed to a pharmaceutical composition that includes a combination of about 2-5 milligrams of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug and from about 2-30 milligrams of an opioid analgesic in a single pharmaceutical dosage unit that can provide effective chronic pain management with the added benefit of reduced side effects such as withdrawal and gastrointestinal disorders. The non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug may be piroxicam and the opioid analgesic may be buprenorphine. The present invention also provides for a method of managing pain in a patient that includes administering the pharmaceutical composition previously described. The pharmaceutical composition previously described may be administered in a single or multiple dosage regimens. | 03-20-2014 |
Jason A. Sullivan US
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20120002455 | MINITURIZATION TECHNIQUES, SYSTEMS, AND APPARATUS RELATNG TO POWER SUPPLIES, MEMORY, INTERCONNECTIONS, AND LEDS - Miniaturization techniques, systems, and apparatus relating to power supplies, memory, interconnections, and LEDS are described herein. Specifically, some aspects of the invention relate to techniques for miniaturization of power supplies. Other aspects relate to systems and methods for optimizing memory performance in a computer device or system. Still further, some aspects relate to systems and methods for miniaturizing and optimizing memory layout on a circuit board. Other aspects relate to systems and methods for attaching an integrated circuit, which comprises an array of pins, to a circuit board through the use of an adaptor that comprises a BGA, and which is configured to electrically and physically attach to the circuit board. Furthermore, some aspects relate to systems and methods for achieving activation of at least one multi-color LED, such as a bi-color or tri-color LED, using multiple electrical ground outputs or signals intended to activate only a single unicolor LED. | 01-05-2012 |
Jason A. Sullivan, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20110302357 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DYNAMIC MULTI-LINK COMPILATION PARTITIONING - Systems and methods for dynamic multi-link compilation partitioning. In particular, some implementations of the present invention relate to systems and methods for connecting a computer processing unit to a video display through the use of a wide variety of video display connectors. The present invention further relates to a dynamic interface incorporating USB, PCI-express, SATA, I | 12-08-2011 |
20140250267 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING DYNAMIC HYBRID STORAGE - The present invention relates to dynamic hybrid storage. In particular, the present invention relates to utilization of a plurality of storage devices, recording media, or memories available to selectively store data, wherein the storage of the data is load balanced on the plurality of storage devices, recording media, or memories depending upon the nature of the data to be stored, the frequency of use of the data, and/or the type of data. | 09-04-2014 |
20140281987 | PROVIDING A UNIVERSAL RESOURCE MANAGER TO ACCESS AND DISPLAY USER CUSTOMIZABLE CONTENT, TO SWITCH CONTENT ON DEMAND, AND TO OPTIMIZE THE USER ENVIRONMENT - The present invention relates to providing a single console to access and display or otherwise output user customizable content from a plurality of content sources. In particular, the present invention relates to channeling content from a variety of content sources to the television so as to provide a collection of all digital content that is important to the user and available on a single console, wherein the content may come from competing providers and is customizable by the user. Further, the system dynamically alerts and provides information to the user, wherein the alerts and information is customizable by the user. | 09-18-2014 |
20140306586 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING MODULAR PACKAGING - Systems and methods for providing modular packaging that includes a base that is configured to receive any of a number of tops or lids, wherein the particular top or lid used in association with the base is determined based upon the volume needed within the overall packaging to contain, support and protect the contents inside the packaging. In at least some implementations, the lid or top is configured to cover the item to be packaged and mate with the base to form an enclosure. The base includes a bottom portion and a top portion such that the combination forms a cavity for inclusion of other items to be packaged along with the item that is enclosed within the top or lid. The top portion of the base provides a mounting platform with a connector. An outer skin or covering is provided over the top and base combination. | 10-16-2014 |
20140355206 | DYNAMICALLY MOUNTING PROCESSING CONTROL UNITS AND DISSIPATING HEAT THEREFROM - Systems and methods for mounting a modular processing unit that is configured to be selectively used alone or with other processing units in an enterprise. A modular processing unit is provided as a platform that is lightweight, compact, and is configured to be selectively used alone or oriented with one or more additional processing units (including base modules and/or peripheral modules) in an enterprise. The one or more processing units are dynamically mounted based upon the particular enterprise needed and corresponding environment. In at least some implementations, shock mounting is included to provide for needed shock and vibe requirements. In some implementations, the mounting system includes a fixed mounting system for environments that need to be fixably secured. In other implementations, a selectively releasable connector is provided to allow for ease in mounting and removing the dynamically modular processing unit. In other implementations, a press-fit connector is provided to allow for ease in mounting and removing the dynamically modular processing unit. | 12-04-2014 |
John Darrell Sullivan, Chesterton, IN US
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20110300998 | EXERCISE APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE - An exercise apparatus configured to be readily stowed and transported. The apparatus includes a lifting bar and a pair of frames. Each of the frames includes a support member and base. Each support member has a distal end opposite its base and a series of adjustment holes therethrough for receiving one end of the lifting bar. The support member of one frame has a cavity that is sufficiently large to slidably receive the support member of the other frame. Each base has a stowage hole adapted to receive one end of the lifting bar. The apparatus includes fasteners by which the ends of the lifting bar can be secured within a pair of the adjustment holes in the support members to define a deployed configuration of the apparatus, as well as secured within the stowage holes in the bases to define a stowed configuration of the apparatus. | 12-08-2011 |
John L. Sullivan, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20080296884 | Four Point Seat Belt System - A four-point seat belt system for restraining a vehicle occupant in a vehicle seat is disclosed. Two shoulder belts are provided which are buckled together with a pair of lap belts. The convergence of the shoulder belts created at the buckles defines a V-shaped configuration which aids in occupant safety and comfort. Movably-adjustable retractors are provided to anchor the upper end of each shoulder belt to the vehicle seat. A movable headrest having a pair of laterally-adjustable belt loops is provided to further enhance occupant security and comfort. | 12-04-2008 |
John Morris Sullivan, Greenfield, IN US
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20110207721 | PURINE DERIVATIVES AS KINASE INHIBITORS - The present invention provides kinase inhibitors of Formula I. | 08-25-2011 |
20110294792 | PURINE DERIVATIVES AS KINASE INHIBITORS - The present invention provides kinase inhibitors of Formula I. | 12-01-2011 |
John R. Sullivan, Carmel, IN US
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20110118986 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR EVALUATING GLUCOSE LEVELS AROUND A REPEATING EVENT - Methods for evaluating changes in glucose levels include selecting a repeating event, obtaining a pre-event measurement and a post-event measurement for a plurality of occurrences of the repeating event wherein a glucose change between the pre-event measurement and post-event measurement may be determined for each of the plurality of occurrences of the repeating event, and, recording unique details for each of the plurality of occurrences of the repeating event such that the unique details may be correlated with the glucose change for each of the plurality of occurrences of the repeating event. | 05-19-2011 |
20130060113 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR EVALUATING GLUCOSE LEVELS AROUND A REPEATING EVENT - Methods for evaluating changes in glucose levels include selecting a repeating event, obtaining a pre-event measurement and a post-event measurement for a plurality of occurrences of the repeating event wherein a glucose change between the pre-event measurement and post-event measurement may be determined for each of the plurality of occurrences of the repeating event, and, recording unique details for each of the plurality of occurrences of the repeating event such that the unique details may be correlated with the glucose change for each of the plurality of occurrences of the repeating event. | 03-07-2013 |
Jonathan L. Sullivan, Lincoln, NE US
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20090009403 | ANTENNA ASSEMBLY WITH CONNECTORS HAVING AN INTERNAL CONDUCTIVE CHANNEL - The present invention provides an antenna with an integral electrical connection to a printed circuit board. The electrical connection is accomplished by providing a connection beam from a conductive layer to the circuit board. The connection beam is provided with a channel extending through the connection beam, such as a channel through the geometric center of the beam, and the channel is plated. The connection beam terminates with a contact point. The beam is deflectable to provide contact force. | 01-08-2009 |
20090020328 | HYBRID ANTENNA STRUCTURE - An electrical component is provided that provides at least a two shot injection molding structure. One of the at least two shots of plastic comprises a laser direct structuring material. Another of the at least two shots of plastic comprises a non-platable plastic. The laser direct structuring material is selectively activated such that a conductive trace can be plated on the laser direct structuring material. | 01-22-2009 |
Joseph Sullivan, Gilbert, AZ US
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20090273482 | VALVE ALARM - A valve alarm for use with a valve having an open position, a closed position, and a knob is provided. The valve alarm includes a handle having a knob seat receivable about the knob, and a body defining a volume. The knob seat is carried within the volume and moveable relative the body between an open position and a closed position. A switch is carried by the handle and changed from an Off orientation to an On orientation when the knob seat is moved to the open position, and changed from the On orientation to the Off orientation when the knob seat is moved to the closed position. A timer circuit is coupled to the switch and carried by the handle and includes a time period counted down to zero upon activation by the switch changed to the On orientation. A signaling device is carried by the handle and coupled to the timing circuit for activation upon the timer circuit time period reaching zero. | 11-05-2009 |
Joseph E. Sullivan US
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20120047560 | Social Age Verification Engine - A social networking system obtains parental authorization from a parent for a child to access a computing resource, where the parent and the child are users of the social networking system. The child user may request the authorization by identifying a purported parent user. The social networking system attempts to verify the validity of the purported parent user's account, the age of the user associated with the purported parent's account, and/or the existence of a parent-child relationship between users of the accounts associated with the purported parent and the child. The social networking system makes these determinations, at least in part, using social and transactional information associated with the purported parent user's account and the child user's account in the social networking system. Upon verification of these items, the social networking system may allow the purported parent to provide authorization responsive to the child's request to access the computing resource. | 02-23-2012 |
Joseph M. Sullivan, Gilbert, AZ US
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20080285964 | Modular heating system for tankless water heater - There is provided a tankless water heater for heating water passing therethrough. The tankless water heater includes a control module with a controller and a heating system, each of which are configured in a modular/separate arrangement. The heating system includes an inlet portion, an outlet portion, and a modular heater interconnected therebetween. The modular heater comprises a plurality of heating units, each heating unit comprising a heating tube and a coupler, wherein each heating tube defines an interior region and each heating tube includes a helical structure whereby the helical structure imparts a swirling motion on water passing through the interior region of the tube. A heating element is also disposed within the interior region of the heating tube, and electric power applied to the heating element acts to heat the water passing through the tube. A first temperature sensor may be positioned so as to detect water temperature proximate the inlet portion, and the first temperature sensor is in communication with the controller. Also, a second temperature sensor positioned so as to detect water temperature proximate the outlet portion, and the second temperature sensor is in communication with the controller. Additionally, a flow meter is positioned proximate the inlet portion, and the flow meter, which detects fluid flow (and thereby fluid volume), is in communication with the controller. The controller, receiving the signals from the temperature sensors and the flow meter, directs signals to switches positioned at each tube so as to apply electric current to the heating elements. | 11-20-2008 |
Julia G. Sullivan US
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20090050628 | Device to reuse disposable plastic shopping bags as trash bags - A trash container allows disposable plastic shopping bags to be reused as trash bags. The trash container has at least two hooked projection members attached to the exterior of the trash container for removable attachment of the disposable shopping bags to the trash container. In an alternate embodiment, a resilient band with attached hooked projection members can be used on existing trash containers. | 02-26-2009 |
Kevin Sullivan, Boulder, CO US
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20100292310 | MICRO-RNA SCAFFOLDS AND NON-NATURALLY OCCURRING MICRO-RNAS - The present disclosure provides a non-naturally occurring miRNA having a stem-loop structure comprising a scaffold derived from a first endogenous miRNA (e.g., miR-196 | 11-18-2010 |
20140336242 | Micro-RNA Scaffolds and Non-naturally Occurring Micro-RNAs - The present disclosure provides a non-naturally occurring miRNA having a stem-loop structure comprising a scaffold derived from a first endogenous miRNA (e.g., miR-196a-2 or miR-204), a mature strand derived from a second endogenous miRNA, and a star strand sequence that is at least partially complementary to the mature strand sequence. The present disclosure also provides a non-naturally occurring miRNA having a stem-loop structure comprising a scaffold derived from an endogenous miRNA (e.g., miR-196a-2 or miR-204), a mature strand designed to be at least partially complementary to a target RNA, and a star strand sequence that is at least partially complementary to the mature strand sequence. The methods and compositions of the disclosure may be used to mediate gene silencing via the RNAi pathway. | 11-13-2014 |
20140343130 | Micro-RNA Scaffolds, Non-naturally Occurring Micro-RNAs, and Methods for Optimizing Non-naturally Occurring Micro-RNAs - The present disclosure provides non-naturally occurring miR-196a-2 miRNAs and non-naturally occurring miR-204 miRNAs. The non-naturally occurring miRNAs of the disclosure have mature strand sequences distinct from their endogenous counterparts. The disclosure also provides methods of selecting mature strand sequences that function optimally in non-naturally occurring miR-196a-2 miRNAs. The methods and compositions of the disclosure may be used to mediate gene silencing via the RNAi pathway. | 11-20-2014 |
Kevin A. Sullivan, Arnold, MO US
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20090321588 | Mounting clamp - The present invention relates to a mounting clamp that does not use threaded fasteners to close the mounting clamp to retain electrical conduit, plumbing pipe, or other construction components within the mounting clamp. | 12-31-2009 |
Kevin G. Sullivan, Boulder, CO US
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20110160285 | IDENTIFICATION OF MIRNA PROFILES THAT ARE DIAGNOSTIC OF HYPERTROPHIC CARDIOMYOPATHY - Disclosed herein are a collection of miRNAs and genes whose expression is altered in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Accordingly, these miRNAs and genes, singly or in combination, are useful as molecular markers for diagnosis or prognosis of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. The miRNAs and genes disclosed can also be therapeutic targets for cardiac hypertrophy. For example, agents such as miRNA mimics, miRNA inhibitors or siRNAs for a given miRNA or gene can be used to modulate the level of these molecules thereby inhibiting or preventing hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. | 06-30-2011 |
Kevin Michael Sullivan, Kennebunk, ME US
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20110297742 | METHODOLOGY FOR BORE SIGHT ALIGNMENT AND CORRECTING BALLISTIC AIMING POINTS USING AN OPTICAL (STROBE) TRACER - A method and system for improving precision and accuracy of weaponry according to which angular position information of the fire control device and optical location information of the optical signals emitted during the flight of a projectile are processed in a computer using software to calculate and provide a precise aim point for firing one or more subsequent projectiles. | 12-08-2011 |
20120183929 | TRAINING DEVICE FOR GRENADE LAUNCHERS - A laser-based system is useful for training soldiers in the operation and use of a grenade launcher. The system comprises a training assembly rotatably attached to the body of a grenade launcher and at least one sensor to detect laser energy at a target site. The training assembly comprises a housing; a variable output laser; a shaft extending through the housing to the body of the grenade launcher; a motor within the housing that engages the shaft and is capable of causing the housing to rotate about the shaft; at least one sensor to detect rotation of the housing, trigger pull, and/or gravitational direction; and a control unit operationally connected to the laser, the at least one sensor, and the motor. The training assembly rotates from the elevation of the launcher barrel to the elevation of the target site to generate a burst of laser energy at sensors at the target site. | 07-19-2012 |
20120204749 | HIGH ANGLE OF ATTACK MULTI SPECTRAL MARKING PROJECTILE/BOMB - A high angle-of-attack projectile or bomb comprises separate compartments that, after launch allow for (a) mixing of the chemi-luminescent materials, (b) heating of the materials in the projectile vessel, (c) pressurization of the projectile vessel, and (d) efficient expulsion of a day marker and heated chemi-luminescent mix upon striking the target. The projectile/bomb allows for the marking of targets. The projectile/bomb does not create unexploded ordnance (UXO) and minimizes use of energetic materials such as reactive chemicals and/or pyrotechnics. | 08-16-2012 |
20120204750 | PRESSURE-RELIEF SYSTEM FOR GUN FIRED CANNON CARTRIDGES - A high velocity cartridge munition comprises a cartridge shell and a projectile inserted into it. A propulsion chamber within the cartridge shell receives a propulsive charge that may be ignited by a pyrotechnic igniter and that develops propulsive gases that act on the base of the projectile, driving it out of the cartridge shell. To prevent the pyrotechnic igniter from igniting spontaneously, and from igniting the propulsive charge due to the ambient temperature or because of a fire, which would cause the cartridge shell and projectile to be separated and fly apart, at least one exhaust channel between the propulsion chamber and the exterior of the cartridge shell is filled with a fusible material. The fusible material has a lower melting point than the ignition point of the igniter and of the propulsive charge. If the ambient temperature of the cartridge shell rises above the melting point of the fusible material, it melts, releasing the exhaust channels, so that, upon delayed ignition of the propulsive charge, it burns without pressure buildup, and the cartridge shell and projectile remain together. At least one non-fusible, rupturable member is positioned between the fusible material and the propulsive charge to provide mechanical support under normal conditions but to facilitate release of gases if the propulsive charge ignites. | 08-16-2012 |
20120227614 | IMPACT LOCATING DAY AND NIGHT MARKER FOR A PROJECTILE - A marking projectile comprises separate compartments that break during launch due to rotation of the projectile as it leaves the barrel of a weapon. Metal pellets contained within the compartments are pressed outward and pierce the compartment walls. This allows for mixing of chemical materials contained within the compartments, so that the materials substantially react by the time the projectile strikes a target. The chemical materials may be a pair of chemi-luminescent components, or components that create heat for thermal marking. | 09-13-2012 |
20120255458 | PROJECTILE WITH A MULTI-SPECTRAL MARKING PLUME - A training ammunition projectile has a projectile body comprising a head with a frangible ogive designed to burst when the projectile strikes a target. One or more marking agents, disposed in the head for marking the position of the target upon its release when the ogive has burst, include 1) chemi-luminescent components, disposed in separate frangible compartments, which mix and react chemically with each other when the compartments break up on setback, causing the mixed components to luminesce, and/or (2) a low density, fine, dry powder material disposed in the head and designed to create a plume, both for marking the target when the projectile strikes the target. A dry thermal material, disposed in a separate compartment in the head and designed to be exposed to oxygen or air upon setback, due to the initial acceleration and the centrifugal forces, produce an exothermic reaction and emit heat during flight of the projectile, thereby to increase the temperature of the marking agents during flight and provide an Infrared marking signature when the projectile strikes the target. | 10-11-2012 |
20120298003 | Method and apparatus for optically programming a projectile - A system for optically programming an in-flight projectile fired from a weapon comprises a fire control device and a controlled projectile. The fire control device comprises an optical transmitter and the projectile comprises a fuze, an optical collector and an optical sensor. The transmitter transmits optical signals to the in-flight projectile in order to program the circuit of the fuze disposed in the projectile. | 11-29-2012 |
20140215885 | EVIDENCE COLLECTING AND RECORDING APPARATUS FOR A GUN - A battery-powered electronic evidence-collecting device on the gun that transmits to a smartphone or other device carried by the peace officer for recording and forwarding the evidence to a central station. The evidence collecting and recording apparatus is activated by the removal of the gun from its holster. | 08-07-2014 |
20140283429 | PRECISION AIMING SYSTEM FOR A WEAPON - A system for precision aiming of a weapon that has a rail, aligned with a centerline of its barrel, with a bus for supplying power to, and providing communication between, a plurality of modular system components that are mounted and precisely aligned in an array on the rail. A core component receives data from the sensor components via the rail and produces an output for display of aiming data which allows an operator to precisely aim the weapon at a selected target. | 09-25-2014 |
20140283706 | TRAINING AMMUNITION CARTRIDGE WITH A GASEOUS PLUME SIGNATURE - A training ammunition projectile has a solid chemical component disposed in a base compartment that produces a gaseous visible plume after impact. The ammunition cartridge generates kinetic energy while propelling the projectile through a weapon barrel. This firing process imparts heat into a projectiles driving band. When the projectile is in flight, heat passes from the projectile's driving band into a compartment in the projectile housing the chemical component. When the component is exposed to increasing heat and low pressure, the it undergoes rapid sublimation. The projectile is configured with a vent opening in its base for emergence of the gaseous plume during flight. The opening is preferably capped to allow for stable storage and to prevent any gas from escaping until the projectile is fired. | 09-25-2014 |
Kevin Michael Sullivan, Lakemont, GA US
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20090100738 | FISH HARVESTING HEAD - A fish harvesting head with a rotatable barb device that is held in place with a piercing tip and is configured to move between fish piercing, fish retaining and fish releasing positions. The fish harvesting head is formed from a fish harvesting body having a barb receiving slot positioned in the forward portion of the fish harvesting body that extends along a longitudinal axis of the fish harvesting body. The barb receiving slot enables the barb to be quickly replaced or removed. The fish harvesting head may also include a piercing tip retaining device positioned in the barb receiving slot and in contact with an inner surface of the piercing tip for increasing resistance to movement of the piercing tip relative to the fish harvesting body and prevent accidental loosening of the tip. | 04-23-2009 |
20090124439 | TUNABLE BROADHEAD - A tunable broadhead is disclosed for rotating an elongated body of a broadhead relative to an extension member. The tunable broadhead enables the blades of a broadhead to be rotated relative to an arrow shaft into which the tunable broadhead may be attached to tune arrow flight from a bow. In particular, the tunable broadhead may include an extension member rotatably attached to a generally elongated broadhead body, wherein the extension member may be releasably affixed in position with a releasable locking device so that the broadhead may be tuned by rotating the broadhead relative to an arrow and locking the broadhead in position. | 05-14-2009 |
20090156335 | COMPACT BROADHEAD - An axially compact broadhead for archery and other such purposes is disclosed. The broadhead may be formed from a tip configured to facilitate penetration of the tip into an object with a pointed distal end and an opposite proximal end. The tip may include a central tip chamber extending distally into the tip from the proximal end and a plurality of blade slots extending from the proximal end of the tip toward the distal end. A base may be positioned proximally of the tip and have a central base chamber. One or more blades may be positioned in the blade slots and extend outwardly from the tip. An elongated engaging bar may extend through the central base chamber of the base and into the central tip chamber to affix the blades and provide a post for attaching the broadhead to an insert of an arrow. | 06-18-2009 |
Lisa Marie Sullivan, New Johnsonville, TN US
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20110085964 | Method of Preparing Vanadium Dioxide Nanoparticles - Vanadium dioxide nanoparticles prepared by an inverse micelle hydrolysis of vanadium alkoxide in the presence of a basic catalyst. | 04-14-2011 |
Lorraine Sullivan, San Diego, CA US
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20120046229 | MODIFIED RELAXIN POLYPEPTIDES AND THEIR USES - Modified relaxin polypeptides and their uses thereof are provided | 02-23-2012 |
20120149636 | Modified Leptin Polypeptides and Their Uses - Modified human leptin polypeptides and uses thereof are provided. | 06-14-2012 |
20130237481 | MODIFIED RELAXIN POLYPEPTIDES AND THEIR USES - Modified relaxin polypeptides and their uses thereof are provided. Exemplary embodiments provide relaxin polypeptides which include one or more amino acid substitutions with natural or non-naturally encoded amino acids, and/or linkage to a water-soluble polymer, such as polyethylene glycol. Additionally, use of said relaxin polypeptides for treatment of disease, such as heart failure, is also provided. | 09-12-2013 |
20140194357 | Modified Relaxin Polypeptides and Their Uses - Modified relaxin polypeptides and their uses thereof are provided | 07-10-2014 |
Marc H. Sullivan, Southfield, MI US
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20080288146 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING AND REDUCING HIGH DRIVELINE TORSIONAL LEVELS IN AUTOMOBILE TRANSMISSIONS - The present disclosure provides systems and methods to detect and reduce any high driveline torsional levels, such as due to the cylinder deactivation in variable displacement system engines or aggressive lock-up strategies for fuel efficiency, in automobile transmissions. The present disclosure utilizes a controller in an automobile to operate a computationally thrifty method for quickly detecting noise and vibration disturbances in the transmission. This quick detection enables fuel economic calibrations that aggressively reduce the disturbances by controlling slip in a launch device of the transmission. As problem disturbances arise, they are detected before occupants notice objectionable behavior. Once detected, the disturbances are reduced, such as by increasing launch device slip, which effectively intercepts the objectionable disturbances before they are transferred through the entire drivetrain. The present disclosure can also apply to launch devices in Dual Clutch Transmissions and Electronically-controlled Manual Transmissions. | 11-20-2008 |
Marilyn Sullivan, Breckenridge, CO US
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20100300631 | Design Wall - A design wall has a design surface attached to a roller, which is attached to a wall and allows the design surface to be rolled up out of the way when not in use. An ideal design surface has a fabric backing and batting front, which will hold design elements, such as fabric samples in place. Another design surface is made of a flexible material, and design elements are attached by adhesive applied to the design surface, or by pinning or other means of attachment. Design elements are applied to the design wall and moved around to test different designs. When not in use, the design wall is rolled up and can be hidden behind a valance. | 12-02-2010 |
Mark Sullivan, Tempe, AZ US
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20100074264 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO FACILITATE SYSTEM TO SYSTEM PROTOCOL EXCHANGE IN BACK TO BACK NON-TRANSPARENT BRIDGES - A dual host system and method with back to back non-transparent bridges and a proxy packet generating mechanism. The proxy packet generating mechanism enables the hosts to send interrupt generating packets to each other. | 03-25-2010 |
20130042045 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO FACILITATE SYSTEM TO SYSTEM PROTOCOL EXCHANGE IN BACK TO BACK NON-TRANSPARENT BRIDGES - A dual host system and method with back to back non-transparent bridges and a proxy packet generating mechanism. The proxy packet generating mechanism enables the hosts to send interrupt generating packets to each other. | 02-14-2013 |
Mark Sullivan, Rochester Hills, MI US
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20120060781 | ROCKER ARM ASSEMBLY WITH AN ANTI-INVERSION FEATURE - The rocker arm assembly has an anti-inversion part that prevents a support pin from inverting, ensuring proper orientation of the support pin, on which a rocker arm is rotatably mounted, is maintained. The anti-inversion part can be a washer, a plate, a plug, or a sleeve. The washer, which has a flat face and a curved face, is intended for use with a cylindrical support pin which matches the curved face of the washer. The plate can include various combinations of tabs, flanges, and/or protrusions that extend in different directions. The plug can resemble any desirable shape, and is removed prior to final assembly. The sleeve can be hollow and is removable. | 03-15-2012 |
20120060782 | ROCKER ARM ASSEMBLY WITH INTEGRATED SUPPORT PIN ANTI-INVERSION FEATURE - A rocker arm assembly which has an anti-inversion part that prevents a support pin from inverting and, thus, ensuring proper orientation of the support pin, on which a rocker arm is rotatably mounted, is maintained. The anti-inversion part can be incorporated on the support pin, the inner sleeve or the outer sleeve and/or a combination of the support pin, the inner sleeve and/or the outer sleeve. | 03-15-2012 |
Mark D. Sullivan, Rochester Hills, MI US
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20110025114 | ROUND RECLINER MECHANISM - A recliner mechanism may include a guide plate and a ratchet plate selectively rotatable relative to the guide plate. At least two pawls may be disposed between the guide plate and the ratchet plate and may be movable between a first position removed from engagement with the ratchet plate to permit relative rotation between the guide plate and the ratchet plate and a second position in contact with the ratchet plate to prevent relative rotation between the guide plate and the ratchet plate. A cam may be disposed between the guide plate and the ratchet plate and may move the at least two pawls between the first position and the second position. A control ring may be fixed to the ratchet plate and may be in selective engagement with the at least two pawls to prevent the pawls from moving from the first position to the second position. | 02-03-2011 |
Matthew M. Sullivan, St. Joe, IN US
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20090248242 | AIR DEFLECTORS ADJUSTABLE IN RESPONSE TO AIR DRAG - A method of changing the aerodynamic drag on a vehicle ( | 10-01-2009 |
Michael A. Sullivan, Woodstock, GA US
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20100266410 | ROTOR BLADES FOR TURBINE ENGINES - A blade tip of a turbine rotor blade for a gas turbine engine, the turbine rotor blade including an airfoil and a root portion for mounting the airfoil along a radial axis to a rotor disk inboard of a turbine shroud, a pressure sidewall and a suction sidewall that join together at a leading edge and a trailing edge, the pressure sidewall and suction sidewall extending from the root portion to the blade tip, and a squealer tip cavity formed at the blade tip, the blade tip comprising: a trailing edge trench originating at the squealer tip cavity, wherein the trailing edge trench generally extends toward the trailing edge of the blade tip. | 10-21-2010 |
Michael Adelbert Sullivan, Woodstock, GA US
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20100054954 | TURBINE BUCKET FOR A TURBOMACHINE AND METHOD OF REDUCING BOW WAVE EFFECTS AT A TURBINE BUCKET - A turbine bucket for a turbomachine includes a main body portion having a base portion and an airfoil portion, the base portion includes a bucket cavity forward region and a shank cavity. The turbine bucket also includes a cooling channel that extends through the main body portion. At least one flow passage extends between one of the cooling channel and the shank cavity, toward the bucket cavity forward region. The at least one flow passage delivers a flow of cooling gas toward the bucket cavity forward region. The flow of cooling gas limits ingestion of hot gases into the bucket cavity forward region. | 03-04-2010 |
20130048265 | VARIABLE TEMPERATURE CHILLER COILS - A chiller coil system for an asymmetric gas turbine filter house includes a plurality of chiller coil modules arranged in a substantially vertical array, each chiller coil module provided with a cooled fluid inlet pipe and a fluid outlet pipe. Each outlet pipe is connected to a common return pipe and at least some of the inlet pipes are connected to the common return pipe. A mixing control valve is provided for controlling an amount of cooling fluid in the common return pipe to be added to at least some of the inlet pipes. | 02-28-2013 |
20130051994 | RETRACTABLE GAS TURBINE INLET COILS - A gas turbine inlet heat exchange coil assembly includes a gas turbine inlet housing formed to include an inlet and an outlet and a flow path therebetween. A plurality of adjacent coils are located in proximity to the inlet, and moveable between a closed operative position where the coils are aligned substantially in a plane so as to maximize resistance to flow along the flow path, and an open inoperative position where said coils are individually rotated substantially 90° such that the coils lie in individual, parallel planes so as to minimize resistance to flow along the flow path. | 02-28-2013 |
20130087045 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONDITIONING AIR FLOW TO A GAS TURBINE - A system for conditioning air flow to a gas turbine includes a filter housing and a conditioning media inside the filter housing to adjust the temperature of the air flowing through the filter housing. At least one of a depth or a density of the conditioning media varies across the filter housing. A method for conditioning air flow to a gas turbine includes flowing air through a filter housing connected to the gas turbine and flowing the air across a conditioning media in the filter housing. The method further includes conditioning the air flow to reduce the temperature difference of the air exiting the filter housing across a dimension of the filter housing. | 04-11-2013 |
20130097990 | ROTARY OIL DEGRADATION BYPRODUCTS REMOVAL SYSTEM - Embodiments of the present disclosure include an oil degradation byproducts removal system. The oil degradation byproducts removal system includes a plurality of electrostatically-charged drum assemblies configured to pass through an oil flow. The oil degradation byproducts removal system is configured to be disposed within an accessory module of a turbine engine system. | 04-25-2013 |
20130098767 | OIL DEGRADATION BYPRODUCTS REMOVAL SYSTEM - Embodiments of the present disclosure include an accessory module for a turbine engine system comprising a lubricating oil reservoir and an oil degradation byproducts removal system. The oil degradation byproducts removal system includes electrostatically-charged collecting plates configured to remove oil degradation byproducts from lubricating oil flowing through the lubricating oil reservoir, wherein the oil degradation byproducts removal system is configured to be disposed internal to the lubricating oil reservoir. | 04-25-2013 |
20140242714 | AIR MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A filter element having filter media for filtering air passing therethrough and a detection strip attached thereto comprising a chemical compound that generates a chemical reaction with certain molecules that contact the detection strip. | 08-28-2014 |
Michael Brian Sullivan, Waterloo, IA US
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20090000600 | INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE FLOW REGULATING VALVE - A flow regulating valve for a diesel engine in which a unitary valve element has three positions for controlling flow from a unit injector fuel injection system in response to valve inlet pressure. The valve has a first position wherein flow is blocked below about 10 psi, a second position between about 10 psi and 20 psi wherein flow is substantially unrestricted, and a third position above about 20 psi wherein flow is restricted to minimize return flow to a fuel supply and minimize fuel cooling requirements. | 01-01-2009 |
Michael C. Sullivan, Cape Elizabeth, ME US
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20100201046 | DOUBLE-SIDED SLIP-RESISTANT MATERAL AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A double-sided, slip resistant material is produced using a blown film process which produces a film having an interior heat sealable layer, a core layer of flexible polyolefin and an exterior polyolefin elastomer layer in combination with a blowing agent and optionally grit to produce a double-sided slip resistant material. A number of rollers are provided after nip rollers have fused the film together, and which form part of a machine direction orienter (MDO) that is used in line in the manufacturing process to heat, and then cool and condition (anneal and relieve any stresses and/or thickness inconsistencies in the film) prior to the film being wound onto a roll for storage. | 08-12-2010 |
20120038089 | SELF-ADHERED SINGLE-SIDED SLIP-RESISTANT MATERIAL - A single-sided, slip resistant, self-adhesive material is produced using a blown film process which produces a film having an interior layer capable of being treated or coated to accept a pressure sensitive adhesive, a middle layer of flexible polyolefin and an exterior polyolefin elastomer layer in combination with a blowing agent to produce a single-sided slip resistant material. A number of in-line rollers are provided after a pair of rollers, which form part of a machine direction orienter (MDO) that is used in line in the manufacturing process to heat, and then cool and condition (anneal and relieve any stresses and/or thickness inconsistencies) the film prior to the film being coated on one side with a pressure sensitive adhesive. | 02-16-2012 |
20140138867 | SELF-ADHERED SINGLE-SIDED SLIP-RESISTANT MATERIAL - A single-sided, slip resistant, self-adhesive material is produced using a blown film process which produces a film having an interior layer capable of being treated or coated to accept a pressure sensitive adhesive, a middle layer of flexible polyolefin and an exterior polyolefin elastomer layer in combination with a blowing agent to produce a single-sided slip resistant material. A number of in-line rollers are optionally provided after a pair of nip rollers, which form part of a machine direction orienter (MDO) that is used in line in the manufacturing process to heat, and then cool and condition (anneal and relieve any stresses and/or thickness inconsistencies) the film prior to the film being coated on one side with a pressure sensitive adhesive. | 05-22-2014 |
Michael G. Sullivan, San Francisco, CA US
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20110251896 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MATCHING AN ADVERTISEMENT TO A VIDEO - Systems and methods for automatically matching in real-time an advertisement with a video desired to be viewed by a user are provided. A database is created that stores one or more attributes (e.g., visual metadata relating to objects, faces, scene classifications, pornography detection, scene segmentation, production quality, fingerprinting) associated with a plurality of videos. Supervised machine learning can be used to create signatures that uniquely identify particular attributes of interest, which can then be used to generate the attributes associated with the plurality of videos. When a user requests to view an on-line video having associated with it an advertisement, an advertisement can be selected for display with the video based on matching an advertiser's requirements or campaign parameters with the stored attributes associated with the requested video, with the user's information, or a combination thereof. The displayed advertisement can function as a hyperlink that allows a user to select to receive additional information about the advertisement. The performance or effectiveness of the selected advertisements can be measured and recorded. | 10-13-2011 |
Michael Patrick Sullivan, Chandler, AZ US
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20120042286 | Graphical Computer Application Recall System and Method - A method for recalling application programs in a computer having a memory includes accepting a first user input for indicating a program configuration of application programs running on the computer and storing the program configuration in the memory in association an icon to provide a stored program configuration. The icon is displayed and a second user input for indicating the icon is accepted. The application programs of the stored program configuration are launched in response to the second user input. A further program configuration of application programs running on the computer in the memory is stored in association with a further icon to provide a further stored program configuration, and a further user input for selecting either the icon or the further icon is accepted. The application programs of either the stored program configuration or the further stored program configuration are selectively launched in response to the second user input. | 02-16-2012 |
Nicole L. Sullivan US
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20100177875 | Adjustable dental x-ray image media holder - A dental x-ray image media holder ( | 07-15-2010 |
Patrick Sullivan, Plymouth, MI US
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20110166765 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR FUEL VAPOR CONTROL - A method and system for fuel vapor control in a hybrid vehicle (HEV). The HEV fuel vapor recovery system includes a fuel tank isolation valve, which is normally closed to isolate storage of refueling from storage of diurnal vapors. The method for fuel vapor control includes selectively actuating the fuel tank isolation valve during interrelated routines for refueling, fuel vapor purging, and emission system leak detection diagnostics to improve regulation of pressure and vacuum the HEV fuel vapor recovery system. | 07-07-2011 |
20110168140 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR FUEL VAPOR CONTROL - A method and system for fuel vapor control in a hybrid vehicle (HEV). The HEV fuel vapor recovery system includes a fuel tank isolation valve, which is normally closed to isolate storage of refueling from storage of diurnal vapors. The method for fuel vapor control includes selectively actuating the fuel tank isolation valve during interrelated routines for refueling, fuel vapor purging, and emission system leak detection diagnostics to improve regulation of pressure and vacuum the HEV fuel vapor recovery system. | 07-14-2011 |
20110290000 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR FUEL VAPOR CONTROL - A method and system for fuel vapor control in a hybrid vehicle (HEV). The HEV fuel vapor recovery system includes a fuel tank isolation valve, which is normally closed to isolate storage of refueling from storage of diurnal vapors. The method for fuel vapor control includes selectively actuating the fuel tank isolation valve during interrelated routines for refueling, fuel vapor purging, and emission system leak detection diagnostics to improve regulation of pressure and vacuum the HEV fuel vapor recovery system. | 12-01-2011 |
20110295482 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR FUEL VAPOR CONTROL - A method and system for fuel vapor control in a hybrid vehicle (HEV). The HEV fuel vapor recovery system includes a fuel tank isolation valve, which is normally closed to isolate storage of refueling from storage of diurnal vapors. The method for fuel vapor control includes selectively actuating the fuel tank isolation valve during interrelated routines for refueling, fuel vapor purging, and emission system leak detection diagnostics to improve regulation of pressure and vacuum the HEV fuel vapor recovery system. | 12-01-2011 |
20110303684 | LATTICE STRUCTURE FOR A DISTENSIBLE FUEL TANK - A distensible fuel tank included in a vehicle is provided. The fuel tank may include a housing enclosing a lattice structure including at least two intersecting wall members, each wall member including a plurality of panels arranged in a repeating pattern, the plurality of panels having planar sides including a compliance panel having a first and second section configured to fold about a crease line. In this way, multi-directional compliance of the fuel tank can be achieved, while increasing structural integrity. | 12-15-2011 |
20120055452 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR FUEL VAPOR CONTROL - A method and system for fuel vapor control in a hybrid vehicle (HEV). The HEV fuel vapor recovery system includes a fuel tank isolation valve, which is normally closed to isolate storage of refueling from storage of diurnal vapors. The method for fuel vapor control includes selectively actuating the fuel tank isolation valve during interrelated routines for refueling, fuel vapor purging, and emission system leak detection diagnostics to improve regulation of pressure and vacuum the HEV fuel vapor recovery system. | 03-08-2012 |
20130008911 | LATTICE STRUCTURE FOR A DISTENSIBLE FUEL TANK - A distensible fuel tank included in a vehicle is provided. The distensible fuel tank includes a housing enclosing a lattice structure substantially spanning a portion of an interior defined by the housing, the lattice structure including a plurality of intersecting wall members, at least two of the wall members having an unequal thickness. | 01-10-2013 |
20130233861 | LATTICE STRUCTURE FOR A DISTENSIBLE FUEL TANK - A distensible fuel tank included in a vehicle is provided. The distensible fuel tank includes a housing having an exterior surface and a lattice structure coupled to the exterior surface, the lattice structure including a plurality of intersecting wall members, at least two of the plurality of wall members having an unequal thickness. | 09-12-2013 |
20130240539 | COMPLIANCE STRUCTURE FOR A DISTENSIBLE FUEL TANK - A distensible fuel tank included in a vehicle is provided. The distensible fuel tank includes a housing and a compliance structure coupled to the housing, the compliance structure including a base element coupled to a side of a structural element. | 09-19-2013 |
20140131125 | COMPLIANCE STRUCTURE FOR A DISTENSIBLE FUEL TANK - A distensible fuel tank included in a vehicle, comprising a housing and a compliance structure coupled to the housing, the compliance structure including a support element coupled to a first side of a structural element and a reinforcing element coupled to a second opposing side of the structural element. | 05-15-2014 |
Patrick Sullivan, Longmont, CO US
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20080264903 | METHOD OF PRODUCING AN ARTICLE HAVING PATTERNED DECORATIVE COATING - A method for producing an article having a decorative coating includes depositing at least a first coating layer onto at least a portion of a substrate using a physical or chemical vapor deposition method in a vacuum chamber at sub-atmospheric pressure, the first coating layer comprising a first material having a first color. The method also includes patterning the first coating layer using a non-uniform patterning process to form a patterned coating layer having penetrations through which a portion of an underlying surface is visible, the underlying surface comprising a second material and having a second color that is visually contrasting to the first color. The patterned first coating layer comprises a decorative pattern comprising features distinguishable by an unaided human eye. | 10-30-2008 |
20140315014 | Coated Article Having A Vivid Color - An article is coated with a coating having a vivid primary color. In a preferred embodiment, the coating comprises a nickel or polymer basecoat layer, and a first color layer comprised of oxygen-rich refractory metal oxycarbides, a second color layer comprising oxygen-rich refractory metal oxycarbides and a top layer of refractory metal oxides. | 10-23-2014 |
Patrick Sullivan, Omaha, NE US
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20090217947 | Nebulizer rinse system and method of use - A method for providing rinsing of a nebulizer comprises directing a second rinsing liquid followed by a nebulizing gas to a gas receiving port of the nebulizer through a valve assembly, the valve assembly being connected to a gas transport line configured to transport at least one of the nebulizing gas and the second rinsing liquid to the gas receiving port; rinsing the sample transport line and an interior portion of the nebulizer with the first rinsing liquid; and rinsing an interior portion of the nebulizer with the second rinsing liquid transported through the gas transport line into the interior portion of the nebulizer via the gas receiving port. | 09-03-2009 |
Patrick Sullivan, San Diego, CA US
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20110298483 | TESTER HAVING DEVICE UNDER TEST POWER SUPPLY - A tester includes a device under test (DUT) power supply (DPS) with and input and output includes an amplifier configured to set an output voltage of the DPS output equal to an input voltage for the DPS. The DPS has a first output stage coupled to the amplifier and configured to source and sink current at the output of the DPS between a first voltage rail and a third voltage rail. The | 12-08-2011 |
Patrick K. Sullivan, Honolulu, HI US
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20110066004 | PASSIVE PHYSIOLOGICAL MONITORING (P2M) SYSTEM - Passive physiological monitoring apparatus and method has a sensor for sensing physiological phenomenon. A converter converts sensed data into electrical signals and a computer receives and computes the signals and outputs computed data for real-time interactive display. The sensor is a piezoelectric film of polyvinylidene fluoride. A band-pass filter filters out noise and isolates the signals to reflect data from the body. A pre-amplifier amplifies signals. Signals detected include mechanical, thermal and acoustic signatures reflecting cardiac output, cardiac function, internal bleeding, respiratory, pulse, apnea, and temperature. A pad may incorporate the PVDF film and may be fluid-filled. The film converts mechanical energy into analog voltage signals. Analog signals are fed through the band-pass filter and the amplifier. A converter converts the analog signals to digital signals. A Fourier transform routine is used to transform into the frequency domain. A microcomputer is used for recording, analyzing and displaying data for on-line assessment and for providing realtime response. A radio-frequency filter may be connected to a cable and the film for transferring signals from the film through the cable. The sensor may be an array provided in a MEDEVAC litter or other device for measuring acoustic and hydraulic signals from the body of a patient for field monitoring, hospital monitoring, transport monitoring, home, remote monitoring. | 03-17-2011 |
20120259179 | PASSIVE PHYSIOLOGICAL MONITORING (P2M) SYSTEM - Passive physiological monitoring apparatus and method has a sensor for sensing physiological phenomenon. The sensor is a piezoelectric film of polyvinylidene fluoride. A pad may incorporate the PVDF film. The film converts mechanical energy into voltage signals. A microcomputer is used for recording, analyzing and displaying data from the sensor for on-line assessment and for providing realtime response. The sensor may be an array of sensors provided in a MEDEVAC litter or other patient support for measuring acoustic and hydraulic signals from the body of a patient for field monitoring, hospital monitoring, transport monitoring, home, remote monitoring. | 10-11-2012 |
20140323884 | PASSIVE PHYSIOLOGICAL MONITORING (P2M) SYSTEM - Passive physiological monitoring apparatus and method has a sensor for sensing physiological phenomenon. The sensor is a piezoelectric film of polyvinylidene fluoride. A pad may incorporate the PVDF film. The film converts mechanical energy into voltage signals. A microcomputer is used for recording, analyzing and displaying data from the sensor for on-line assessment and for providing realtime response. The sensor may be an array of sensors provided in a MEDEVAC litter or other patient support for measuring acoustic and hydraulic signals from the body of a patient for field monitoring, hospital monitoring, transport monitoring, home, remote monitoring. | 10-30-2014 |
Patrick K. Sullivan, Kailua, HI US
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20100052917 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTELLIGENT MEDICAL VIGILANCE WITH ALERT CAUSE INDICATION - An intelligent medical vigilance system that observes and analyzes, and, only in the event of a clinically significant negative condition, notifies and reports the event to the care staff utilizing the hospital's existing nurse call system. The device includes a bedside unit connected to a pad or coverlet with a sensor array (placed under the patient) and also to an existing hospital nurse call system via an interface. Within the physical bedside unit are a signal processor and an alarm processor that measure data and evaluate whether a clinically significant event is occurring. The bedside unit is a wall-mounted unit with a display that becomes active when an alarm condition is enabled. The sensing pad or coverlet is a thin, piezoelectric film, or other similar sensing technology, with an array of sensors sheathed in soft padding and is not directly in contact with the skin of the patient. The nurse call feature is made up of hardware, software and cabling to connect to the nurse call system already installed in the hospital or care facility. The monitoring system can also be installed in vehicles to monitor operator physiological conditions. Vigilance alarms are suspended if a patient is detected out of bed. An unable-to-measure alert is provided if the system is unable to reliably monitor. Bed exit alarms can be placed into a pause mode for supervised bed exit of patients on bed restriction. An alert message is generated and maintained on the display screen to inform a responding caregiver of the time and reason for any alarm. | 03-04-2010 |
20130237770 | MEDICAL VIGILANCE COVERLET - A coverlet, or overlay, that contains sensors, electronics and communications systems that measures a subject's physiological condition, accommodates multiple additional add-on sensors, and transmits the data and information from the coverlet to a receiving device, which further transmits information, via wireless infrastructure, or otherwise, to data aggregators, including the Internet and Cloud. | 09-12-2013 |
20140333436 | SYSTEMS AND METHOD FOR INTELLIGENT MEDICAL VIGILANCE WITH ALERT CAUSE INDICATION - An intelligent medical vigilance system that observes and analyzes, and, only in the event of a clinically significant negative condition, notifies and reports the event to the care staff utilizing the hospital's existing nurse call system. The device includes a bedside unit connected to a pad or coverlet with a sensor array (placed under the patient) and also to an existing hospital nurse call system via an interface. The bedside unit is a wall-mounted unit with a display that becomes active when an alarm condition is enabled. Vigilance alarms are suspended if a patient is detected out of bed. An unable-to-measure alert is provided if the system is unable to reliably monitor. An alert message is generated and maintained on the display screen to inform a responding caregiver of the time and reason for any alarm. | 11-13-2014 |
Paul Sullivan, Greer, SC US
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20080264296 | Biodegradable vehicle/carrier for printing ink - Embodiments of the present invention provide a composition useful as an additive to a printing ink. In one embodiment a composition is used that includes a biologically derived base material formed from one or more saturated or unsaturated straight or branched chain triglycerides or combinations thereof, wherein the triglycerides are partially to fully hydrogenated and have a viscosity between about 50 and about 200,000 centipoise at temperatures about 72 degrees Fahrenheit. In another embodiment, the composition further includes a finely divided additive selected from the group consisting of polytetrafluoroethylene or hydrogenated triglycerides in an intimate admixture with the base material. Other aspects relate to a method of making an ink additive and method for printing paper stock by letter press or lithography. | 10-30-2008 |
20120318158 | BIODEGRADABLE VEHICLE/CARRIER FOR PRINTING INK - Embodiments of the present invention provide a composition useful as an additive to a printing ink. In one embodiment a composition is used that includes a biologically derived base material formed from one or more saturated or unsaturated straight or branched chain triglycerides or combinations thereof, wherein the triglycerides are partially to fully hydrogenated and have a viscosity between about 50 and about 200,000 centipoise at temperatures about 72 degrees Fahrenheit. In another embodiment, the composition further includes a finely divided additive selected from the group consisting of polytetrafluoroethylene or hydrogenated triglycerides in an intimate admixture with the base material. Other aspects relate to a method of making an ink additive and method for printing paper stock by letter press or lithography. | 12-20-2012 |
Peter Sullivan, Newark, DE US
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20110113962 | Process Flowstream Collection System - A device and process for separating liquid and gas phases in a flowstream containing a liquefied gas or supercritical fluid under pressure mixed with a liquid. A splitter vessel separates the liquid from gas phases and transfers liquid to a collection container while conducting the gas phase out of the splitter. Separation of liquid phase out of the flowstream is provided without additional pressure schemes or solvent extractions imposed on the stream. | 05-19-2011 |
P. Tom Sullivan, Tetonia, ID US
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20090292601 | Profit-Sharing Incentive System For Account Vendors - A profit-sharing incentive system for account vendors is described. In one implementation, systems and methods estimate an up-front profit share incentive to be paid to a merchant for opening a merchant account that enables credit card payments. The up-front profit share is estimated from parameters such as the merchant's transaction volume and a discount rate. At the beginning of each new profit sharing period, the up-front profit share may be renewed. An online system for marketing merchant accounts can advertise and electronically transfer the up-front profit share amount that is customized for the merchant. The merchant can initiate the process online using a system website. A user interface displays numerous parameters and monetary values associated with a given merchant account, including monthly profit flowing to a processing entity and a current commodity value of the merchant account. | 11-26-2009 |
Richard Ali Sullivan, Mableton, GA US
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20090059909 | Method and system for loan application non-acceptance follow-up - An interface system ( | 03-05-2009 |
Robert M. Sullivan, Reno, NV US
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20090169358 | WATER LUBRICATED LINE SHAFT BEARING AND LUBRICATION SYSTEM FOR A GEOTHERMAL PUMP - The present invention provides a water lubricated line shaft bearing assembly, comprising an outer annular steel shell and an inner layer made of low friction material attached to the outer shell, the inner layer having a non-uniform thickness which is formed with wall portions of increased thickness defining a plurality of shaft engaging portions and with wall portions of reduced thickness defining a plurality of lubricant passages. The shaft engaging portions are capable of being journalled on a line shaft adapted to drive a downhole geothermal production pump and the steel shell is engageable with an inner wall of a lubrication tube vertically extending through a water column through which pumped geothermal fluid is delivered, lubrication water bled from the pumped geothermal fluid being used to supply lubrication water through the lubricant passages. The steel shell has sufficient compressive strength to withstand the stress imposed by the high rotational speed of the line shaft of the geothermal production pump. The low friction material of the inner liner allows solid debris present or entrained in the lubrication water to slide over the inner line. Solid debris is prevented from accumulating due to the presence of the passages through which the lubrication water flows. | 07-02-2009 |
Sandra S. Sullivan, Owasso, OK US
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20110238624 | SYSTEM FOR INTEGRATING SERVICE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS - A system for integrating service management systems includes an interface and a processor. The processor may be operative to monitor a first service management system to detect a first system event, and monitor a second service management system to detect a second system event. The processor may retrieve first information from the first database, transform first information into a second system request message, and provide second system request message to the second service management system, responsive to detecting the first system event. The processor may retrieve a data update from second database, transform the data update into a first system update message, and provide the first system update message to the first service management system, responsive to detecting the second system event. The processor may replicate the first database in globally distributed databases, when the first system event corresponds to replication of the first database. | 09-29-2011 |
Sarah Sullivan, Lenexa, KS US
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20110008461 | INHIBITOR SCAFFOLD FOR THE INHIBITION OF THE ENZYME PHOSPHOENOLPYRUVATE CARBOXYKINASE - A PEPCK inhibitor can include identifying a molecule that has a size capable of fitting into and interacting with the PEPCK binding site and at least one of the following: (a) a first terminal substituent having co-planar atoms acting as metal ligands to the active site metal ion PEPCK; (b) at least one of an atom or substituent at positions 2 or 3 from the first terminal substituent includes a neutral carbon center or include an oxygen, sulfur, selenium, or other atom with similar physiochemical properties; (c) at least one of an atom or substituent at positions 2 or 3 from the first terminal substituent is devoid of an electropositive atom or substituents; or (d) a second terminal substituent opposite of the first terminal substituent, said second terminal substituent having an atom that is a hydrogen boding acceptor and/or is negatively charged. | 01-13-2011 |
Scott Sullivan, Cave Creek, AZ US
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20100096864 | STRIKE DOOR KEEPER ASSEMBLY - An strike door keeper assembly having first and second bodies matable to form an assembly body, a keeper subassembly disposed within said assembly body, and an actuator member such as an electric solenoid disposed within said assembly body the actuating member terminating in a blocker, wherein said keeper subassembly includes an axle journaled in at least one of said first and second interlocking bodies, a keeper flange pivotable on an axis of said axle and protruding through an opening in one of said first and second interlocking bodies, and a tang extending into interfering relationship with said blocker to fix said keeper flange in a locking position when said solenoid is in one of an energized and a de-energized state. In one aspect of the invention, the assembly includes a faceplate assembly having flanges and keys for mounting and preventing rotation of the door keeper assembly. | 04-22-2010 |
20100109349 | ROTATING LATCH FOR LATCHING AND UNLATCHING A DOOR - A locking system wherein the latch is rotatable to provide either a first beveled surface for use as a ramp in latching or a second beveled surface for use as a ramp in unlatching. An entire latch module may be rotated about its axis by a rotary solenoid to achieve this function, and the first and second ramping surfaces are physically the same surface repositioned by rotation 180°. Alternatively, a releasable latch has a beveled surface for engaging a striker plate during bolt entry and a non-beveled surface for locking. The latch is pivotable to allow the non-beveled surface to become the beveled ramp for unlocking. The releasably pivotable latch mechanism may be used with a deadlock. The mechanism is readily incorporated into a rim exit device for releasably securing a door such as an emergency exit and may be actuated either electrically or manually. | 05-06-2010 |
20110031768 | Door Strike Having a Kicker and an Adjustable Dead Latch Release - An actuator-controlled strike comprising a housing disposable within a doorframe and including a cavity for a spring latch and a dead latch of a mortise-typelockset. A keeper is pivotably mounted within the chamber to engage the spring latch. A pivotably mounted kicker cooperates with the keeper. A pivotably mounted dead latch release is supported by the keeper when the spring latch is within the strike. The keeper is released by the actuator and rotates into a position to ramp the spring latch out of the strike, also allowing the dead latch release to release the dead latch into the cavity, allowing the spring latch to be ramped out of the strike. Pivoting the keeper causes the kicker to urge the spring latch onto an exit ramp on a face of the keeper. The dead latch release can be installed in a plurality of different locations in the housing. | 02-10-2011 |
20110252845 | Electric Door Release Powered by Energy Harvester - A system for operating an electric door release having an actuator powered by an energy harvester. The actuator may be a piezoelectric actuator and the harvester may be a piezo harvester. The system may further include a power module, a rechargeable battery and a voltage boost circuit disposed between the energy harvester and the actuator. When a piezoelectric actuator is used, a recycle actuator discharge circuit may be disposed between the piezoelectric actuator and the power module battery for recapturing a portion of the energy delivered to the piezoelectric actuator. The piezoelectric harvester may include an energy input portion whereby the piezo electric harvester is excited by the energy input portion. The energy input portion may include a circular or linear driving gear for exciting the piezoelectric harvester or a stepper motor generator, driven by movement of a door. The harvester may also be a stepper motor/generator. | 10-20-2011 |
20140159395 | DOOR STRIKE HAVING A KICKER AND AN ADJUSTABLE DEAD LATCH RELEASE - An actuator-controlled strike comprising a housing disposable within a doorframe and including a cavity for a spring latch and a dead latch of a mortise-type lockset. A keeper is pivotably mounted within the chamber to engage the spring latch. A pivotably mounted kicker cooperates with the keeper. A pivotably mounted dead latch release is supported by the keeper when the spring latch is within the strike. The keeper is released by the actuator and rotates into a position to ramp the spring latch out of the strike, also allowing the dead latch release to release the dead latch into the cavity, allowing the spring latch to be ramped out of the strike. Pivoting the keeper causes the kicker to urge the spring latch onto an exit ramp on a face of the keeper. The dead latch release can be installed in a plurality of different locations in the housing. | 06-12-2014 |
Sean Sullivan, Colorado Springs, CO US
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20110051140 | FULL-FLOW SENSOR FOR CONTAMINATION IN FLUIDS - A sensing system includes a housing having an inlet for receiving a fluid flow from a source and an outlet with for directing a fluid flow from the housing, wherein a longitudinal axis transverses a center of the inlet and the outlet; a flow conduit disposed in the housing and in fluid communication with the inlet and the outlet, the flow conduit having a cross-sectional area that is substantially the same as a cross-sectional area of the inlet and the outlet, wherein a first length of the flow conduit along a second axis, and wherein the first axis and the second axis are perpendicular to the longitudinal axis; a light source for illuminating the fluid in the flow conduit along the first axis; and a sensor for detecting contaminants in the fluid. | 03-03-2011 |
Sean Sullivan, Boulder, CO US
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20080201991 | REDUCED SKIN ABRASION SHOE - The present invention relates to a reduced abrasion shoe. The reduced abrasion shoe comprises strategically removing seams from the interior cavity of the shoe. In particular, the tongue traversing the throat is attached to the exterior surface of the upper about the toe box. A full liner between the upper and the interior cavity is coupled to the upper about the shoe mid-point. Finally, exterior surface patches are coupled to the exterior surface using a fusion bond instead of a stitch to remove the corresponding interior seam. | 08-28-2008 |
Sean F. Sullivan, Tremonton, UT US
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20100162725 | GAS TURBINE ENGINE DEVICE - A gas turbine engine adapter is provided. In one form the adapter is segmented and may be attached to a gas turbine engine support ring. The adapter can provide a channel that may receive part of a gas turbine engine component such as, but not limited to, a plug nozzle. The adapter can include a load bearing support to counteract axial forces experienced by the plug nozzle during operation of the gas turbine engine. A compressible seal can be provided between the plug nozzle and the adapter. A leaf seal can also be provided to seal between segments of the adapter. The plug nozzle can be discouraged from rotating relative to the adapter. | 07-01-2010 |
Sean Yasuo Sullivan, Santa Clara, CA US
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20110178584 | VAGINAL REMODELING DEVICE AND METHODS - This invention relates generally to apparatus and methods for tightening tissue of the female genitalia by heating targeted connective tissue with radiant energy, while cooling the mucosal epithelial surface over the target tissue to protect it from the heat. Embodiments include a handle and treatment tip that has both an energy delivery element and a cooling mechanism. The handle may be a two-handed handle allowing control even while rotating and maneuvering the treatment around the genital opening. The apparatus or system may also include an integrated controller, which may confirm tissue contact without applying RF energy, based only on the temperature of the applicator and the time since the last application of energy from the applicator. | 07-21-2011 |
Shane Z. Sullivan, Redfield, AR US
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20110094043 | Method of synthesis of tetradentate amide macrocycle ligand and its metal-complex - A tetradendate amide based macrocyclic ligand and its Fe(III) complex which act as activators of hydrogen peroxide. The synthetic methodology to develop the ligands is new, simple and provides better yield for each step of the ligand synthesis. The Fe(III)-complexes and hydrogen peroxide together are can perform several environmentally benign oxidation reactions. Organic dye bleaching, bleaching of pulp and paper effluent and N-oxide synthesis may be performed using the newly developed catalyst and hydrogen peroxide. Alcohol oxidation and alkene epoxidation may also be performed using the catalysts and hydrogen peroxide. | 04-28-2011 |
Shawn Sullivan, Lakewood, CO US
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20100071011 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RECEIVING DEVICE HEALTH MANAGEMENT - Various embodiments facilitate the management of receiving device health. One embodiment provides a receiving device health manager that identifies receiving devices having degraded operational states, based on operational state data received from those receiving devices. The receiving device health manager may further determine and initiate corrective actions with respect to the identified receiving devices, based on information about customers associated with the receiving devices and/or about the receiving devices themselves. In one embodiment, a corrective action may include a customer service contact to schedule a receiving device repair visit by a technician. This abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring an abstract, and it is submitted with the intention that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. | 03-18-2010 |
Sherri A. Sullivan, Newark, DE US
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20090262384 | PROCESSING OF ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTS TO ACHIEVE POSTAGE OPTIMIZATION - A method is suitable for processing a plurality of electronic documents designated for processing and delivery to a plurality of recipients, each recipient having a zip code associated therewith. Each electronic document is assigned a plurality of attributes, and the documents are sorted into one or more attribute groups based on the attributes, such that the electronic documents of each attribute group share at least one of the attributes. Output groups are then formed from the electronic documents of each attribute group based on the zip code associated with each electronic document, such that the electronic documents of each output group have similar zip codes. The output groups can then be routed to processing sites for processing the electronic documents to form physical documents for delivery to the recipients. | 10-22-2009 |
20090265711 | PROCESSING OF ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTS TO ACHIEVE MANUFACTURING EFFICIENCY - A method can be used for processing electronic documents, each of which are assigned a plurality of attributes. The documents are sorted into one or more groups based on the attributes, such that the electronic documents of each group share at least one of the attributes. The attributes of the documents in each group are analyzed to determine an appropriate processing site for each group, and then the groups are each routed to their respective processing sites determined to be appropriate therefor. | 10-22-2009 |
Terence S. Sullivan, Carmel, IN US
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20090204033 | KNEE EXTENSION TREATMENT APPARATUS - A knee extension treatment apparatus for applying a downward force to an upper surface of a user's leg while the leg is supported by the knee extension treatment apparatus, for facilitating the straightening of the leg when bent at the knee, according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises a base frame assembly, an ankle support connected to the base frame assembly, first and second strap assemblies secured to the base frame assembly, each strap assembly being secured at one end and constructed and arranged to lay over the upper surface of the user's leg, a corresponding opposite end of each strap assembly being moveable by the user whereby pulling each corresponding opposite end creates a corresponding downward force on the upper surface of the user's leg. | 08-13-2009 |
Terry Sullivan, Novi, MI US
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20080290690 | EXTERIOR MIRROR SAIL AIR FLOW SPOILER - A side view mirror assembly for minimizing noise generated during movement of a vehicle having the assembly mounted thereto. The assembly includes a sail mountable to the vehicle, an arm mounted to or formed with the sail, and a mirror mountable to the arm. The sail may include a spoiler having a generally triangular cross-section for deflecting air flow away from the vehicle and thereby minimizing noise generated during movement of the vehicle. | 11-27-2008 |
Thomas A. Sullivan, Pine Village, IN US
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20120068723 | Conductivity Detector For Fluids - A conductivity detector detects the electrical conductivity of a fluid under analysis for determining chemical or physical properties of the fluid that are related its electrical properties. Such conductivity detectors may find use in, for example, hemodialysis systems for analyzing the effectiveness of the hemodialysis treatment. In an aspect, to improve accuracy of the conductivity measurements, the detector utilizes four-wire resistance measurement methods. In another aspect, to avoid fouling or contamination of the electrodes, the detector utilizes capacitively-coupled contactless conductivity detection (C4D) methods so that the electrodes are physically unconnected to the fluid contained in a fluid chamber. In a possible further aspect, the fluid chamber may be a disposable component removable from the electrodes. The conductivity detector can include other features such as calibration circuits and features for electrically isolating the fluid under detection from the fluid in the rest of the system. | 03-22-2012 |
20120258545 | MEASURING CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF A SAMPLE FLUID IN DIALYSIS SYSTEMS - In one aspect of the invention, a method includes determining an amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) in dialysate flowing through a dialysis system using a CO2 sensor associated with the dialysis system, determining, using a pH sensor associated with the dialysis system, a pH level of the dialysate, and calculating a level of bicarbonate in the dialysate based at least in part on the determined amount of CO2 measured in the gas and the determined pH level of the dialysate. | 10-11-2012 |
20140109461 | SPIN AND CASTING ROD WITH AUTOMATIC LINE RELEASE - Devices for automatic fishing line release during a cast using the acceleration and deceleration of the rod to automatically release the fishing line. In one embodiment, the device is in an under-the-rod position. In another embodiment, the devices is in an over-the-rod position. In other embodiments, the over or under the rod function is determined by manufacturer or user adjustments or changes. | 04-24-2014 |
Timothy E. Sullivan, Sierra Madre, CA US
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20110197980 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR COLLECTION OF WET CONCRETE RESIDUE FROM DISPENSING ELEMENT OF CONCRETE DELIVERY VEHICLES - An apparatus for the collection of wet concrete residue that results from rinsing of a concrete dispensing element of a concrete delivery vehicle. The apparatus includes a container body having an internal volume with an open top and a back wall and side wall, a shield guard that extends above a back and at least portions of the side walls of the container body, a containment cover that is hingedly attached to the container body and which permits the containment cover to open between a full opened position where the open top of the container body is accessible, and a fully closed position wherein the container cover water tightly closes the open top of the container body, a drain valve connected to the container body to control flow of liquid out of the container body, a strainer associated with the drain valve which prevents aggregate from being drained through the drain valve, and suspension hooks for suspending the apparatus on a concrete dispensing element of a concrete delivery vehicle. | 08-18-2011 |
Timothy Knuten Sullivan, Rumford, RI US
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20120010473 | Health and Wellness Tracker - A business method utilizing a health and wellness tracker for the optimization of the health program provided for the members of an organization. The present invention provides a wellness tracking service that prompts the members of the organization in predetermined time intervals for health activities. The health of the group of members are compiled into a report and analyzed by the organization for the adjustment and optimization of the health program for the member of the organization. | 01-12-2012 |
Todd Frederic Sullivan, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20090125230 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENABLING LOCATION-DEPENDENT VALUE EXCHANGE AND OBJECT OF INTEREST IDENTIFICATION - A system and method for enhancing the value of social networking is disclosed wherein information broadcast/disclosed by a social network member includes information about a social network member's temporal geographic location or availability to facilitate, for example, value exchange and object of interest location. | 05-14-2009 |
Trevor Sullivan, Franklin, TN US
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20100132181 | Method of assembly of bathtub enclosure - An enclosure for a bathtub is constructed at a factory or other location remote from a site where the bathtub is to be permanently installed. The bathtub is placed permanently in the enclosure at the factory or remote location and once placed, the bathtub and enclosure are in condition for use at its permanent site without the necessity of further assembly. | 06-03-2010 |