Sutherland, CA
Blake Stanton Sutherland, Stittsville CA
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20090172818 | METHODS AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING PERFORMANCE OF FILTERS IN A COMPUTER INTRUSION PREVENTION DETECTION SYSTEM - An intrusion prevention/detection system filter (IPS filter) performance evaluation is provided. The performance evaluation is performed at both the security center and at the customer sites to derive a base confidence score and local confidence scores. Existence of new vulnerability is disclosed and its attributes are used in the generation of new IPS filter or updates. The generated IPS filter is first tested to determine its base confidence score from test confidence attributes prior to deploying it to a customer site. A deep security manager and deep security agent, at the customer site, collect local confidence attributes that are used for determining the local confidence score. The local confidence score and the base confidence score are aggregated to form a global confidence score. The local and global confidence scores are then compared to deployment thresholds to determine whether the IPS filter should be deployed in prevention or detection mode or sent back to the security center for improvement. | 07-02-2009 |
20110022840 | Method and System for Detecting Data modification within computing device - A method and apparatus for detecting data modification in a layered operating system is disclosed. Outbound content indicators at different layers are compared to detect potential outbound data modifications. Likewise, inbound content indicators at different layers are compared to detect potential inbound data modifications. Content indicators include checksum, cryptographic hash, signature, and fingerprint indicators. Embodiments of the present invention enable detection of data modifications across an operating system's kernel and user mode spaces, prevention of modified outbound data from reaching a network, prevention of modified input data from reaching a user application, and detection of malware and faults within an operating system. | 01-27-2011 |
20130081140 | METHODS AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING PERFORMANCE OF FILTERS IN A COMPUTER INTRUSION PREVENTION DETECTION SYSTEM - An intrusion prevention/detection system filter (IPS filter) performance evaluation is provided. The performance evaluation is performed at both the security center and at the customer sites to derive a base confidence score and local confidence scores. Existence of new vulnerability is disclosed and its attributes are used in the generation of new IPS filter or updates. The generated IPS filter is first tested to determine its base confidence score from test confidence attributes prior to deploying it to a customer site. A deep security manager and deep security agent, at the customer site, collect local confidence attributes that are used for determining the local confidence score. The local confidence score and the base confidence score are aggregated to form a global confidence score. The local and global confidence scores are then compared to deployment thresholds to determine whether the IPS filter should be deployed in prevention or detection mode or sent back to the security center for improvement. | 03-28-2013 |
20140237592 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING DATA MODIFICATION WITHIN COMPUTING DEVICE - A method and apparatus for detecting data modification in a layered operating system is disclosed. Outbound content indicators at different layers are compared to detect potential outbound data modifications. Likewise, inbound content indicators at different layers are compared to detect potential inbound data modifications. Content indicators include checksum, cryptographic hash, signature, and fingerprint indicators. Embodiments of the present invention enable detection of data modifications across an operating system's kernel and user mode spaces, prevention of modified outbound data from reaching a network, prevention of modified input data from reaching a user application, and detection of malware and faults within an operating system. | 08-21-2014 |
20150205948 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING DATA MODIFICATION WITHIN COMPUTING DEVICE - A method and apparatus for detecting data modification in a layered operating system is disclosed. Outbound content indicators at different layers are compared to detect potential outbound data modifications. Likewise, inbound content indicators at different layers are compared to detect potential inbound data modifications. Content indicators include checksum, cryptographic hash, signature, and fingerprint indicators. Embodiments of the present invention enable detection of data modifications across an operating system's kernel and user mode spaces, prevention of modified outbound data from reaching a network, prevention of modified input data from reaching a user application, and detection of malware and faults within an operating system. | 07-23-2015 |
Daniel H. Sutherland, Saskatoon CA
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20100009912 | INSECTICIDAL EXTRACT FROM LEGUME PLANTS AND METHOD OF PREPARING THE SAME - The invention may be summarized as follows. The present invention provides insecticides comprised of naturally-occurring compounds, such as, for example, PA1b-related peptides and terpenoid saponins. The present invention also provides for identification and characterization of a synergistic insecticidal effect between peptides and saponins extracted from plants. Furthermore, simplified extraction procedures are provided that avoid the use of a chloroform defatting step or a column chromatography step. | 01-14-2010 |
Garnette Sutherland, Calgary CA
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20100174410 | METHODS, DEVICES, AND SYSTEMS FOR AUTMATED MOVEMENTS INVOLVING MEDICAL ROBOTS - Methods, devices (such as computer readable media), and systems (such as computer systems) for defining and executing automated movements using robotic arms (such as robotic arms configured for use in performing surgical procedures), so that a remotely-located surgeon is relieved from causing the robotic arm to perform the automated movement through movement of an input device such as a hand controller. | 07-08-2010 |
20100245543 | MRI COMPATIBLE CAMERA THAT INCLUDES A LIGHT EMITTING DIODE FOR ILLUMINATING A SITE - Systems and methods of using MR-compatible cameras to view magnetic resonance imaging procedures. The MR-compatible camera systems may include a casing with at least two openings, including one oriented to permit a camera to view a site, and another opening oriented to permit a light source to illuminate a portion of the site. The camera systems may be used with either closed bore or open bore MRI systems. | 09-30-2010 |
20100286669 | DEVICES FOR INTERFACING BETWEEN MANIPULATORS AND SURGICAL TOOLS - A device, system and method for interfacing between an end effector of a manipulator and a surgical tool. Embodiments may include an upper tool holder element and a lower tool holder element. Embodiments may also include a drape between the end effector and the manipulator. Embodiments may also include two force sensors and a coupling arranged in a force sensor system for use with an end effector that includes a tool roll driver. | 11-11-2010 |
20100296723 | Methods, Devices, and Systems Useful in Registration - Methods, devices, and systems for use in accomplishing registration of a patient to a robot to facilitate image guided surgical procedures, such as stereotactic procedures. | 11-25-2010 |
20130066332 | Surgical Tool for Use in MR Imaging - A biopsy tool for MR imaging for operation by a robot arm is formed of relatively brittle ceramic materials which have a magnetic susceptibility which is substantially equal to that of human tissue. The tool has designed slip couplings and bend joints to prevent overloading of forces on the sampling jaws. Cleaning ports are integrated into the design so that sterility can be obtained by flushing the device interior with a cleaning fluid. A novel spring-loaded capstan operated by a crank movable longitudinally of the tool ensures proper cable tension. A unique jaw shape enables a cutting pressure to be applied simultaneously around the desired tissue and does not depend on sharp edges to obtain the sample. Springs in the main casing provide cable tensioning to keep the jaws in a default closed position for movement of the biopsy device along a trajectory to the sample to be acquired. | 03-14-2013 |
20140114480 | Methods, Devices, and Systems for Non-Mechanically Restricting and/or Programming Movement of a Tool of a Manipulator Along a Single Axis - Methods, devices (such as computer readable media), and systems (such as computer systems) for performing movements of a tool of a medical robot along a single axis that are achieved by electronically limiting the medical robot's movement to produce movement of the tool along the single axis rather than mechanically restricting the medical robot's movement to produce the single axis movement. The tool's movement will be along the single axis even if a user is moving an input device linked to the medical robot in other axes during the single axis movement. In addition, techniques are disclosed for automating the single axis movement such that it can be programmed to stop at a target location and start at or near a second (e.g., starting) location, which is useful for a procedure such as a brain biopsy, breast biopsy or implantation, and such that a user can execute a command instructing the medical robot to perform the movement without the need for the user to manipulate an input device to cause real-time responsive movement of the medical robot. | 04-24-2014 |
20140155735 | Methods, Devices, And Systems Useful In Registration - Methods, devices, and systems for use in accomplishing registration of a patient to a robot to facilitate image guided surgical procedures, such as stereotactic procedures. | 06-05-2014 |
Garnette Sutherland, Calgarya CA
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20100198402 | METHODS, DEVICES, AND SYSTEMS FOR NON-MECHANICALLY RESTRICTING AND/OR PROGRAMMING MOVEMENT OF A TOOL OF A MANIPULATOR ALONG A SINGLE AXIS - Methods, devices (such as computer readable media), and systems (such as computer systems) for performing movements of a tool of a medical robot along a single axis that are achieved by electronically limiting the medical robot's movement to produce movement of the tool along the single axis rather than mechanically restricting the medical robot's movement to produce the single axis movement. The tool's movement will be along the single axis even if a user is moving an input device linked to the medical robot in other axes during the single axis movement. In addition, techniques are disclosed for automating the single axis movement such that it can be programmed to stop at a target location and start at or near a second (e.g., starting) location, which is useful for a procedure such as a brain biopsy, breast biopsy or implantation, and such that a user can execute a command instructing the medical robot to perform the movement without the need for the user to manipulate an input device to cause real-time responsive movement of the medical robot. | 08-05-2010 |
Garnette Roy Sutherland, Calgary CA
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20100063630 | MICROSURGICAL ROBOT SYSTEM - A robot system for use in surgical procedures has two movable arms each carried on a wheeled base with each arm having a six of degrees of freedom of movement and an end effector which can be rolled about its axis and an actuator which can slide along the axis for operating different tools adapted to be supported by the effector. Each end effector including optical force sensors for detecting forces applied to the tool by engagement with the part of the patient. A microscope is located at a position for viewing the part of the patient. The position of the tool tip can be digitized relative to fiducial markers visible in an MRI experiment. The workstation and control system has a pair of hand-controllers simultaneously manipulated by an operator to control movement of a respective one or both of the arms. The image from the microscope is displayed on a monitor in 2D and stereoscopically on a microscope viewer. A second MRI display shows an image of the part of the patient the real-time location of the tool. The robot is MRI compatible and can be configured to operate within a closed magnet bore. The arms are driven about vertical and horizontal axes by piezoelectric motors. | 03-11-2010 |
James Sutherland, Ottawa CA
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20130086119 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COMPOSITE PERSISTENCE UNITS - In an EclipseLink environment, persistence units are associated with a single data source. However, in accordance with an embodiment, a user can define multiple persistence units, each with a different set of entity types (i.e., classes) stored in multiple data sources, and expose them through a single composite persistence unit which combines the entities from across the multiple data sources through a single persistence context. A plurality of different types of data sources can be used, including Java Transaction API (JTA) and non-JTA data sources as well as EclipseLink's native JDBC connection pools. Each member persistence unit continues mapping its classes to its own data source. Therefore, a composite persistence unit allows one to map different entities to different data sources. Composite persistence units can be created at runtime. | 04-04-2013 |
James Bryce Sutherland, Ottawa CA
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20080235272 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING OBJECT TO RELATIONAL ONE-TO-MANY MAPPING - Instructions are generated to manipulate target objects and relationships in a relational database when a source object having a one-to-many relationship of privately owned type with the target objects is manipulated. To generate instructions, mapping meta-data is used which contains information as to how object classes of the object model map to tables in the database and how relationships map to foreign keys. | 09-25-2008 |
Jeff Sutherland, Calgary CA
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20110161037 | Inline Inspection System and Method for Calibration of Mounted Acoustic Monitoring System - An inline inspection system and method for calibrating an acoustic monitoring structure installed along a pipe. The system includes a pipe inspection vehicle; a microprocessor configured to attach a time stamp to a measured distance traveled by the pipe inspection vehicle; an acoustic source attached to the pipe inspection vehicle and configured to generate sound waves inside the pipe, the sound waves having predetermined frequencies and predetermined amplitudes; plural sensors disposed along the pipe and configured to record time of arrivals and intensities of the sound waves generated by the acoustic source; and a processing unit configured to communicate with the plural sensors and receive the time of arrivals, intensities and frequencies of the sound waves from the plural sensors. The processing unit calibrates the acoustic monitoring structure by calculating a distance between the acoustic source and a first sensor of the plural sensors. | 06-30-2011 |
20110161038 | System and Method for Calibration of Mounted Acoustic Monitoring System with Mapping Unit - An inline inspection system and method for calibrating an acoustic monitoring structure installed along a pipe. The system includes a pipe inspection vehicle, an acoustic source configured to generate sound waves inside the pipe, a mapping unit configured to record three dimensional motion data associated with the mapping unit, a microprocessor configured to attach time stamps to the three dimensional motion data; plural sensors disposed along the pipe and configured to record time of arrivals, intensities and frequencies of the sound waves generated by the acoustic source, and a processing unit configured to calibrate the acoustic monitoring structure based on the received time of arrivals, amplitudes and frequencies of the sound waves from the plural sensors, and calculated three dimensional spatial positions of the vehicle and associated time stamps. | 06-30-2011 |
Jeffrey Earle Sutherland, Ontario CA
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20110167914 | INTEGRATED MULTI-SENSOR NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING - Methods and apparatus for acquiring and processing data from a plurality of different sensor types for non-destructive testing of metallic structures. An electromagnetic acoustic transducer (EMAT) signal, an eddy current (EC) signal, a magnetic flux leakage (MFL) signal, and a deflection signal are acquired from each of a plurality of localized regions of a metallic structure, and are processed to characterize one or more features of the metallic structure based on at least two of the EMAT, EC, MFL, and deflection signals acquired from a common localized region in which at least a portion of the feature is located. An integrated multi-sensor device for non-destructive may be used to provide the EC, EMAT, MFL, and deflection signals for each of the plurality of localized regions of the metallic structure. Such integrated multi-sensor devices may be configured to provide an in-line inspection tool, such as an intelligent pig that is used to inspect the integrity of pipelines. | 07-14-2011 |
Jeffrey Earle Sutherland, Calgary CA
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20130125654 | METHOD FOR PIPELINE INSPECTION - A method for pipeline inspection is provided comprising carrying out an inspection run in which a pipeline inspection apparatus travels inside a pipeline, wherein sensors on the apparatus are configured to conduct an in-line inspection of wall material along a length of the pipeline. The method further comprises initiating a first inspection mode to produce a primary inspection data set, wherein the first inspection mode comprises an inspection of the pipeline wall material upstream and downstream of a location of a dented region in the pipeline, selectively initiating a second inspection mode to produce a secondary inspection data set, wherein the second inspection mode comprises an inspection of the pipeline wall material in the dented region in the length of the pipeline, and combining the primary and the secondary inspection data sets to provide a direct assessment for the presence of cracks and/or corrosion in wall material along the pipeline. | 05-23-2013 |
John Sutherland, Winnipeg CA
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20150211246 | Rooftop Bracket or Jack System for Supporting Roofers, Roofing Supplies or Other Rooftop Loads - A rooftop bracket or bundle jack system features a first unit arranged for fastening to a sloped roof near the peak, and one or more additional link units arranged to hang downward from the first unit. Each unit features supports for a step or platform for workers, supplies, tools, etc. Through this series of linked units, multiple steps/platforms are provided at different heights along the roof without needing to individually fasten each unit down. Hangers on the first unit are slidably adjustable to line up with the rafters or trusses beneath the roof sheathing for secure fastening thereto. Tie-off loops for fall-safety lines are provided on the securely fastened first unit. The step supports are movable between stowed and deployed positions, and detachable from the unit. Connection points for one or more utilities (air, water, electrical) are provided, whereby the system acts as a rooftop distribution point. | 07-30-2015 |
Kristopher Grant Sutherland, North Vancouver CA
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20150269392 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SHARING DIGITAL CONTENT IN FRAGMENTS - The invention is directed to improved systems, methods, and media for sharing digital content through social media. More particularly, the invention provides for sharing digital content using fragments. In some embodiments, two users share digital content with one other, where each digital content being shared is obscured and overlaid by fragments. Each user will take a turn to select a fragment to be revealed from the digital content being shared, and both users continue revealing fragments until all fragments are revealed. The revealed digital content can be further updated from an obscured format to an unobscured format. The revealed digital content can be available for both users to view for a predetermined period before it is deleted or recalled. | 09-24-2015 |
20150269393 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SHARING DIGITAL CONTENT IN FRAGMENTS - The invention is directed to improved systems, methods, and media for sharing digital content through social media. More particularly, the invention provides for sharing digital content using fragments. In some embodiments, two users share digital content with one other, where each digital content being shared is obscured and overlaid by fragments. Each user will take a turn to select a fragment to be revealed from the digital content being shared, and both users continue revealing fragments until all fragments are revealed. The revealed digital content can be further updated from an obscured format to an unobscured format. The revealed digital content can be available for both users to view for a predetermined period before it is deleted or recalled. | 09-24-2015 |
Mark William Sutherland, Kelowna CA
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20140318006 | APPARATUS FOR LIGHTING A MINI GREENHOUSE - There is disclosed a dome and lighting apparatus for a mini greenhouse. In an aspect, the dome has one or more grooves or channels adapted to receive a lighting module. In an embodiment, the one or more channels are positioned laterally or longitudinally on the top surface of a dome, such that one or more lighting modules may be received thereon to evenly light the entirety of the mini greenhouse under the dome. A groove or channel may be suitably shaped to accommodate a lighting element. The groove or channel may further include shoulders on either side to accommodate a reflector for the lighting element, which may be suitably angled to direct the light downwardly into the mini greenhouse. By aligning respective grooves or channels of two domes placed side-by-side, a lighting module may be received over both domes within the aligned grooves or channels. | 10-30-2014 |
Michael T. Sutherland, Calgary CA
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20090146391 | Folding Bicycle Constructed from Plate Frame Elements - A bicycle frame design using plate frame structural elements for a high performance, full suspension bicycle having the ability to fold up in a package of compact size is provided. The main frame is formed by opposed plate frame elements ( | 06-11-2009 |
20100237624 | IMPULSE ROTOR GENERATOR - An impulse rotor generator is provided for generating power in response to a primary mud flow in a drill string. The generator comprises a power rotor, at least one stationary magnetic pickup, and a pickup coil mounted on the at least one stationary magnetic pickup. The power rotor is positioned at least in part in the primary mud flow and is rotatable in response to the primary mud flow, the power rotor having an axis of rotation that is transverse to said primary mud flow. The power rotor is provided with a plurality of magnets affixed thereto, the magnets being arranged so as to magnetically couple with the at least one stationary magnetic pickup. Upon rotation of the power rotor in response to the primary mud flow, a current is produced in the pickup coil mounted on the at least one stationary magnetic pickup. | 09-23-2010 |
Michael Thomas Sutherland, Calgary CA
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20120055070 | ADJUSTABLE FISHING REEL HOUSING WITH INTERCHANGEABLE DIFFERENT SIZE SPOOLS - A fishing reel housing for attachment to a rod along a longitudinal rod axis. The housing has a shaft for accepting a central bore of a line dispensing spool and an adjustment mechanism for selectively adjusting the shaft in position transversely away from the rod axis while maintaining its position along the rod axis. A fishing reel comprises the reel housing with a spool with a central bore mounted thereon. A fishing apparatus comprises at least one rod having a mount to support a fishing reel thereon with the reel mounted on thereon. A kit comprises the reel housing and at least one line dispensing spool having a central bore for mounting on the shaft of the fishing reel housing and may comprise one or more rods, lines and/or lures. | 03-08-2012 |
20130068461 | SEALING BODY FOR WELL PERFORATION OPERATIONS - A sealing body is provided for use in well operations such as oil/gas well perforation operations. The sealing body comprises a shell defining a closed cavity; the shell is comprised of a metal alloy. The sealing body has neutral or positive buoyancy. In one embodiment, the sealing body further comprises a reinforcement structure in the cavity. The reinforcement structure may comprise one or more pairs of ribs adjoining an inner surface of the shell of the sealing body. | 03-21-2013 |
20140054403 | FISHING REEL HOUSING WITH ADJUSTABLE LINE RETAINER ASSEMBLY - A fishing reel housing for attachment to a rod along a longitudinal rod axis. The housing has a shaft for accepting a central bore of a line dispensing spool and an adjustment mechanism for selectively adjusting the shaft in position transversely away from the rod axis while maintaining its position along the rod axis. The fishing reel housing includes an adjustable line retainer assembly which moves a line retainer radially outwardly from the shaft as the adjustment mechanism is selectively adjusted. A fishing reel comprises the adjustable line retainer and reel housing with a spool with a central bore mounted thereon. | 02-27-2014 |
Michael Thomas Patrick Sutherland, Calgary CA
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20140299313 | CLAMP ASSEMBLY - A clamp assembly which includes two spaced apart jaw systems each of which has two sets of spaced apart relatively pivotal grip formations, wherein the jaw systems are relatively pivotally movable to position the four sets of grip formations at spaced apart locations on a circumference of a circle, wherein the size of the circumference is determined at least by the extent of relative pivotal movement of the jaw systems. | 10-09-2014 |
Peter Glen Sutherland, Black Diamond CA
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20140079491 | GROUND ENGAGING SHAFT - An apparatus and method for engaging a member within a soil formation. The apparatus comprises a shaft extending between top and bottom ends along a central axis and having at least one auger section therearound and a first plate, axially rotatably connected to the shaft. The apparatus may further comprise a second plate rotatably connected to the shaft above the first plate which may have connectors for engagement with a corresponding adjacent plate. The method comprises locating the shaft above a soil formation and rotating the shaft into the soil formation so as to draw the first plate into the soil formation. | 03-20-2014 |
Sharla Sutherland, Edmonto CA
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20110086052 | ACTIVATION OF INNATE AND ADAPTIVE IMMUNE RESPONSES BY A GINSENG EXTRACT - The invention is directed to ginseng fractions and methods for activating innate and adaptive immune responses to prevent, treat or ameliorate a condition in a subject by administering to the subject an effective amount of a ginseng traction, a pharmaceutical composition comprising the fraction in combination with another medicament or with one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers, or a food item comprising the fraction. The fraction may be made from | 04-14-2011 |
Sharla Sutherland, Edmonton CA
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20130295205 | Activation of Innate and Adaptive Immune Responses by a Ginseng Extract - The invention is directed to ginseng fractions and methods for activating innate and adaptive immune responses to prevent, treat or ameliorate a condition in a subject by administering to the subject an effective amount of a ginseng traction, a pharmaceutical composition comprising the fraction in combination with another medicament or with one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers, or a food item comprising the fraction. The fraction may be made from | 11-07-2013 |
Sharla K. Sutherland, Edmonton CA
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20080292733 | Antioxidant and Fe2+ Chelating Properties of Herbal Extracts - The present invention is directed to antioxidative and antiproliferative agents containing North American ginseng (proprietary extract HT1001) alone or in combination with | 11-27-2008 |
Stephen Sutherland, Markham CA
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20120224311 | PRESENTATION SYSTEM WITH MOVABLE DISPLAY DEVICES - The present system and method provides for a new digital media paradigm enabling tight choreography of motion, content and, time able to be presented on a variety of hardware platforms consisting of robotic control of a multiplicity of display screens in the form of a movable array of | 09-06-2012 |
20130021453 | Autostereoscopic rear-view display system for vehicles - A vehicle monitoring system uses at least one image capture device located on a vehicle and provides two or more associated images for combined display on an autostereoscopic display provided adjacent an operator. Preferably the images are processed for display and provide the operator with visual information that otherwise may not be available. The invention is directed to both apparatus and method for providing of this information. | 01-24-2013 |
20140083231 | DELTA ROBOT WITH OMNI WHEELED BASE - A modified delta linkage robot uses a reverse orientation arm linkage that includes an inwardly direct lower arm. This reverse arm orientation provides a number of advantages with respect to access over an extending surface such as may occur in a home, office or other environments shared with people. The delta linkage may also have application in certain factory environments, particularly when combined with an omni wheeled base. The linkage and the preferred linkage and omni wheeled base provide a stable movable platform. In addition this combination can advantageously include a number of sensors to take active steps to discourage and/or reduce the effect of sudden forces applied thereto. | 03-27-2014 |
Stephen B. Sutherland, Aurora CA
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20150108843 | HIGH EFFICIENCY CONTROL SYSTEM FOR THE CONVERSION OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY TO THERMAL ENERGY - An improved control arrangement is used in a high power rectifier and comprises two or more power controllers ganged together in parallel. Each power controller rectifies an AC voltage signal using zero voltage crossing switching to produce a binary switched signal and each power controller is connected to an independent connectable load. Each power controller includes a fast acting binary power switch that selectively connects the respective independent connectable load to the rectified AC voltage signal. The control arrangement selectively activates the power controllers to define a desired connected load. This high power rectifier and control arrangement is advantageously used to provide fast up down power regulation to a grid by selective storage of thermal energy and deriving power from the thermal energy storage system to add fill in power to the grid. | 04-23-2015 |
20150190927 | CUSTOMIZABLE ROBOTIC SYSTEM - A telepresence robot uses three separately controlled omni-wheels and a computer processing arrangement to reposition the robot based on received positional signals. The telepresence robot captures and transmits visual information of a limited field of view and visual information of a broad field of view. The visual information is received and displayed on a remote input device and portions of the displayed information are selected to send an appropriate signal to reposition the robot based on the selected portion. A method of remotely controlling a telepresence robot is also disclosed. | 07-09-2015 |
20150219404 | HIGH DENSITY THERMAL STORAGE ARRANGEMENT - An energy transportation and grid support system utilizes at least one transportable containment module capable of storing thermal or chemical energy typically produced from renewable or geothermal sources and providing connectivity with energy conversion equipment typically located in a land or sea-based operating facility. The system includes circuitry to hookup to an adjacent electricity grid for the provision of grid support and/or piping to move thermal energy typically used to drive steam turbines generating electricity. The operating facility also includes a communication arrangement to link with and exchange operations control data with a grid or heating operator and the energy transportation operator. The invention is directed to both apparatus and method for the energy transportation and grid support system. | 08-06-2015 |
Terrance William Sutherland, Ottawa CA
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20090029810 | TUBULAR BASEBALL BATS WITH VARIABLE STIFFENED BARRELS - Tubular baseball bats comprised of an elongated handle portion and a striking or barrel portion wherein the barrel portion has variable stiffness along its length. One such bat has a circumferential low cost, low weight stiffener generally located in the sweetspot area designed to increase radial stiffness in a controlled manner which results in decreasing the bat performance to meet a changed bat performance standard and can be applied at low cost to both used field returned bats and bats being newly manufactured. Further, new tubular polymer composite bats can be designed with increased radial stiffness generally located in the sweetspot area or with radial stiffness graduated from highest, generally in the sweetspot area, to lowest at the barrel ends. All bats of the present invention result in calculated bat performance to meet applicable regulatory standards while also increasing the sweetspot size. | 01-29-2009 |
Tyler Sutherland, Cumberland Beach CA
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20120011786 | STRUCTURAL STRINGER FOR STAIRWAYS - A stringer assembly for mounting to steps of a stairway, comprises first and second stringer members. The first stringer member are adapted to be secured to the steps with first fasteners that are driven through the first stringer member and then into the steps. The second stringer member is adapted to be positioned with respect to the first stringer member such as to conceal the first fastener and to be mounted thereto via second fasteners and glue, wherein the second fasteners are adapted to be driven through the first stringer member and then into the second stringer member. Decorative covers are provided for mounting onto exposed edges of the first and second stringer members. A method for assembling a stringer to steps of a stairway and a kit for producing a stringer assembly for use in stairways are also disclosed. | 01-19-2012 |