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Ted Applebaum, Santa Barbara, CA US
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20110063429 | WIRELESS COMMAND MICROPHONE MANAGEMENT FOR VOICE CONTROLLED SURGICAL SYSTEM - A voice controlled surgical system including a wireless command microphone receiving audio input, a voice control module for generating commands from the audio input received by said wireless command microphone, a detection module for generating signals indicative of a proximity of said wireless command microphone, a switch module for disabling the commands in response to one or more of the signals, and an alarm module activated in response to the one or more of the signals. | 03-17-2011 |
Ted Barkun, Ottawa CA
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20100125987 | CURTAIN CARRIER FOR DRAPING A CURTAIN FROM A CURTAIN ROD - Some embodiments of the invention provide curtain carriers that are attachable to a top portion of a curtain and slidably engageable with a curtain rod for draping the curtain from the curtain rod. The curtain carriers are slidably removable from the curtain rod such that the curtain together with the curtain carriers attached therewith can be removed from the curtain rod. This allows the curtain together with the curtain carriers attached therewith to be washed. A clean curtain with curtain carriers attached therewith can be slidably attached to the curtain rod. In this manner, a dirty or contaminated curtain can be replaced without any hooking or unhooking of the curtain from hooks that are used in existing approaches to drape curtains. Therefore, difficulties traditionally associated with replacing a dirty or contaminated curtain can be mitigated or avoided. | 05-27-2010 |
Ted Becker, Burnaby CA
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20100226487 | METHOD & APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING THE STATE OF A COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A networked conferencing device includes at least one speaker, a display and a plurality of environmental sensors such as cameras, microphones, light level sensors, thermal sensors and motion sensors. The conferencing device receives environmental information from the sensors and processes this information to identify qualified events. The identified qualified events are then used to determine a next powered state for the conferencing device. If the next powered state is different than a current powered state, then the conferencing system transitions to the next powered state. | 09-09-2010 |
Ted Biskupski, Cupertino, CA US
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20090166422 | Methods and Systems for Encoding a Magnetic Stripe - Methods and apparatus for encoding information on a magnetic stripe of a transaction card are disclosed. According to one aspect, a transaction card includes a first surface and a second surface that substantially opposes the first surface. The second surface has a magnetic stripe. A first representation of a first pattern and a second representation of the first pattern can be encoded on the magnetic stripe. In one embodiment, the first representation can be encoded beginning at approximately a first distance from a first edge of the second surface, and the second representation can be encoded to within approximately the first distance from a second edge of the second surface. | 07-02-2009 |
20090218392 | Method for Assembling and Activating a Multi-Pack Package of Transaction Cards - Methods and apparatus for providing multiple transaction cards in a single package are disclosed. According to one aspect, a method for forming a carrier package arrangement includes obtaining a plurality of transaction cards, obtaining a first parent activation code, and associating the first parent activation code with the plurality of transaction cards. The method can also include packing the plurality of transaction cards in the carrier package arrangement, and providing the first parent activation code so as to be on or accessible from the carrier package arrangement. The plurality of transaction cards can thereafter be activated using the first parent activation code. | 09-03-2009 |
20090218408 | Multi-Pack Gift Card and Activation Thereof - Methods and apparatus for providing multiple transaction cards in a single package are disclosed. According to one aspect of the present invention, a carrier package arrangement includes a holder and a plurality of transaction cards. The transaction cards are retained on the holder, and are arranged to be transitioned form an unactivated state to an activated state using a first activation code. The carrier package arrangement can also include a case that can contain the holder and the plurality of transaction cards. | 09-03-2009 |
20120030103 | Image-Based Submission and Verification of Redemption Codes - Improved systems and techniques for submission and verification of redemption codes are disclosed. It will be appreciated that the submission and verification techniques can, among other things, automate the submission and verification of redemption codes for various redeemable instruments, including transaction cards (e.g., gift or prepaid cards) widely used for online transactions (e.g., purchase of media items from an online media store). A redemption code can be determined based on an image of a redeemable instrument. More particularly, an image of a redeemable instrument can be processed using image analysis or one or more image processing techniques to extract a redemption code for the redeemable instrument. By way of example, an image (e.g., a digital picture) of a gift card can be processed by a device to extract an alphanumeric value printed on the gift card. This means that the alphanumeric value need not be entered manually by a person seeking to redeem the redeemable instrument (e.g., gift card). As a result, users can simply take a picture of a redeemable instrument (e.g., gift card) rather than having to manually enter long alphanumeric values commonly used today. | 02-02-2012 |
20120061472 | Card Carrier Having Extended Transaction Card - A transaction card carrier is disclosed. The transaction card carrier may include a transaction card having substantially the same width as the transaction card carrier. The transaction card may also be secured on the transaction card carrier such that at least one scan bar positioned on the back surface of the transaction card is visible and accessible without manipulating the transaction card carrier. | 03-15-2012 |
20120193432 | Transaction Card with Dual Scratch and Peel Label - In one embodiment, a card may have a card substrate having at least a surface, the surface including at least predetermined information to be concealed provided thereon, and a dual scratch and peel label provided on the card substrate over the predetermined information, the dual scratch and peel label including at least: (i) a first base film adhered to the card substrate over the at predetermined information; (ii) a second base film releasably adhered over the first base film; and (iii) a scratch-off surface applied over the second base film, the scratch-off surface being configured to conceal the predetermined information provided on the card substrate. | 08-02-2012 |
20140299500 | MULIT-PACK GIFT CARD AND ACTIVATION THEREOF - Methods and apparatus for providing multiple transaction cards in a single package are disclosed. According to one aspect, a carrier package arrangement includes a holder and a plurality of transaction cards. The transaction cards are retained on the holder, and are arranged to be transitioned form an unactivated state to an activated state using a first activation code. The carrier package arrangement can also include a case that can contain the holder and the plurality of transaction cards. | 10-09-2014 |
20140346061 | GIFT CARD CARRIERS - Gift card carriers are disclosed. More particularly, a first aspect pertains to a gift card carrier that also operates as a greeting card. In a first folded configuration, the gift card carrier presents the gift card for purchase. In a second folded configuration, the gift card carrier acts like a greeting card that encloses the gift card, and possibly supplies a greeting or message. A second aspect pertains to a gift card carrier with a depression for receiving a gift card therein. The depression may make the gift card appear as if its flush mounted within a panel of the gift card carrier. A third aspect pertains to a gift card carrier with an image of hardware device that includes a display, and a gift card that includes an image associated with the hardware device. The gift card is positioned over the display region of the hardware device image making it appear as if the gift card is the display, and the image thereon is being displayed. In one particular embodiment, content that can be purchased and played on the hardware device as for example media items such as audio and video is disposed on the gift card. | 11-27-2014 |
20150041548 | Method for Assembling and Activating a Multi-Pack Package of Transaction Cards - Methods and apparatus for providing multiple transaction cards in a single package are disclosed. According to one aspect, a method for forming a carrier package arrangement includes obtaining a plurality of transaction cards, obtaining a first parent activation code, and associating the first parent activation code with the plurality of transaction cards. The method can also include packing the plurality of transaction cards in the carrier package arrangement, and providing the first parent activation code so as to be on or accessible from the carrier package arrangement. The plurality of transaction cards can thereafter be activated using the first parent activation code. | 02-12-2015 |
Ted Brown, Haven, KS US
Ted Chen, Satatoga, CA US
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20100025361 | REFLECTIVE PLANAR LIGHTWAVE CIRCUIT WAVEGUIDE - A method of making a planar lightwave circuit (PLC) waveguide capable of being integrated with a surface-mounted component is presented. The method entails etching a silicon substrate to form a slanted wall, forming a nonreflective waveguide portion on the silicon substrate, and depositing a reflective layer on the slanted wall. Light travels through the nonreflective waveguide portion in substantially a first direction, and the light from the nonreflective waveguide portion strikes the reflective layer to be redirected in a second direction. The second direction may be the direction toward the surface-mounted component. A PLC waveguide device made with the above method is also presented. | 02-04-2010 |
Ted Collmar, Strongsville, OH US
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20100314520 | SLOPE ADAPTING MOUNTING ARRANGEMENTS - A slope adapting mounting arrangement includes a mounting coupler and a mounting bracket. The mounting coupler is configured to attach to a fixture and includes opposed first and second projections. The mounting bracket includes a mounting base defining a mounting plane, and first and second side walls extending from the mounting base and laterally spaced to receive the mounting coupler therebetween. The first and second side walls include first and second recesses for pivotable bearing engagement with the corresponding first and second projections of the mounting coupler. The pivotable bearing engagement between the first and second protrusions and the first and second recesses permits positioning the mounting coupler at any angle within a pivot range of the mounting coupler with respect to a mount axis substantially perpendicular to the mounting plane. The pivotable bearing engagement also prevents the mounting coupler from axially rotating with respect to the mounting bracket. | 12-16-2010 |
Ted Collmar, Stronsgville, OH US
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20100123062 | MOUNTING AND RETAINING ARRANGEMENTS FOR HANDHELD DEVICES - A mountable retainer for a handheld device includes a receiver plate and a user operable release latch. The receiver plate is structured to be mounted to a wall surface and includes an inner perimeter wall sized to axially receive the handheld device. The release latch is at least partially disposed on the inner perimeter wall and includes a device retaining member extending laterally inward of the inner perimeter wall for engagement with an outer portion of the handheld device, wherein the release latch is laterally movable from a device engaging position to a device releasing position for removal of the handheld device from the receiver plate. | 05-20-2010 |
Ted Cyrek, Sammamish, WA US
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20110314395 | SEQUENTIAL AND NON-SEQUENTIAL ACCESS TO RECORDS WITHIN A LIST - The disclosure provided herein allows a user of a web application to sequentially or non-sequentially open records from a single or multi-page list across page boundaries without leaving the current viewing window. According to one aspect, a list is provided having a number of records presented sequentially in one or more pages of a list. A selection of one of the records is received, and the content associated with the selected record is retrieved and provided. The list is again provided while presenting the content of the selected record. A new record, sequentially or non-sequentially listed with respect to the currently viewed record, is selected from the list, and in response to the selection, the content within the viewing window is replaced with content associated with the newly selected record. | 12-22-2011 |
20130241951 | MULTIMODAL LAYOUT AND RENDERING - A layout transformation system accesses application metadata that defines a plurality of different structures for displaying components of the application, based upon the particular modality of the display device. The layout transformation system then transforms a user interface display based on the application metadata and based upon the particular modality, and provides the user interface display to the display device for rendering and user interaction. | 09-19-2013 |
20140059498 | USER INTERFACE DISPLAY OF ANCHOR TILES FOR RELATED ENTITIES - A display is generated for displaying entities that are related to a selected entity. The display includes one or more tiles, each tile displaying a representation of a selected entity and associated entities, within that single tile. | 02-27-2014 |
Ted Deisenroth, Brookfield, CT US
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20080306183 | Antimicrobial polyolefin and polyester compositions - Disclosed are polyolefin or polyester fibers, films and molded parts that have excellent durable antimicrobial activity. The polyolefins and polyesters have incorporated therein one or more silver antimicrobial additives and one or more wettability additives. The silver antimicrobials are for example silver supported on a zeolite, silver supported on a glass, elemental silver, micro or nano scaled elemental silver, elemental silver dispersed in silocone oil, silver chloride, silver nitrate, silver sulfate, silver phosphate, silver zirconate or silver apatite. The wettability additives are for instance ethoxylated alcohols CH | 12-11-2008 |
20080307585 | Triazinylaminostilbene Disulphonic Acid Mixtures - The present invention relates to a fluorescent whitening agent comprising a mixture of two symmetrically and one asymmetrically substituted triazinylaminostilbene disulphonic acids, certain novel derivatives, a process for their preparations and use of the mixture for whitening synthetic or natural organic materials, especially paper and for the fluorescent whitening and improvement of sun protection factors of textile materials. | 12-18-2008 |
20090068138 | Polyglycerol anti-microbial agents and compositions - Polyglycerol anti-microbial agents and compositions are provided. The agents are effective against a variety of pathogens including fungi, Gram positive bacteria and Gram negative bacteria yet are expected to have low human toxicity due in part to their polymeric nature. Applications for the polyglycerol anti-microbial agents and compositions include those involving human and plant contact, such as cosmetics, hair care products, textiles and plant protections, as well as in applications with much less human contact, such as plastics, coatings, wood, paper and other materials of construction. | 03-12-2009 |
20100111881 | Polymeric anti-microbial agents - Polymeric anti-microbial agents produced by substituting the nitrogen atoms in the backbone of ethylenimine polymers, for example, substitution with aralkyl groups, are provided. The agents are believed to have low human toxicity while being effective against a variety of pathogens and are useful in applications involving human contact, such as cosmetics, hair care products and textiles, as well as in applications with much less human contact, such as coatings. | 05-06-2010 |
20100178427 | SUBSTRATES WITH BIOCIDAL COATING - The present invention provides a process for coating the surface of a substrate comprises the following steps (i) oxidizing the surface of the substrate (ii) applying a composition comprising one or more quaternary ammonium compounds carrying one or more ethylenically unsaturated groups onto the oxidized surface of the substrate and (iii) curing the composition in order to form a coating layer, and substrates obtainable by the latter process. | 07-15-2010 |
20110244254 | Anticorrosion coatings with reactive polyelectrolyte complex system - The present application is directed to anticorrosion coatings on metal substrates. In particular the coatings are especially suitable for metal containing medical devices and implants. The anticorrosion coatings comprise a combination of anionic and cationic polyelectrolytes which when applied to a metal substrate form a complex. In addition to cationic and anionic functionality, the polyelectrolytes also possess additional functionality which allows for further reacting to form covalent bonds between the anionic and cationic polyelectrolytes. The formed complex once applied to the metal substrate surface provides improved corrosion resistance, protection from metal ion release and improved mechanical properties. | 10-06-2011 |
20110244256 | Anticorrosion coatings containing silver for enhanced corrosion protection and antimicrobial activity - Incorporating antimicrobial metals, such as silver salts, into an anticorrosion coating provides both excellent antimicrobial protection and surprisingly improves the anti corrosion activity as well, proving anti corrosion coatings effective as thin films and well suited for coating medical devices. Suitable binder polymers for the coating include but not limited to polyelectrolytes containing charged and/or potentially chargeable groups and polymers containing hydrophilic entities. | 10-06-2011 |
20110250253 | Antimicrobial treatment of synthetic nonwoven textiles - Highly active, leach-resistant, antimicrobial nonwoven textiles are prepared by treating at least one surface of the nonwoven material with an anionic polyelectrolyte, such as carboxymethyl cellulose, alginic acid, poly(acrylic acid) etc and at least one select quaternary ammonium antimicrobial agent. The textiles of the invention, and products produced from them, exhibit a highly effective quick kill rate, for example a log 4 CFU reduction within a 5 minute contact time, against microbes such as fungi and gram (−) and gram (+) bacteria. | 10-13-2011 |
20110318280 | POLYMERIC ANTI-MICROBIAL AGENTS - Polymeric anti-microbial agents produced by substituting the nitrogen atoms in the backbone of ethylenimine polymers, for example, substitution with aralkyl groups, are provided. The agents are believed to have low human toxicity while being effective against a variety of pathogens and are useful in applications involving human contact, such as cosmetics, hair care products and textiles, as well as in applications with much less human contact, such as coatings. | 12-29-2011 |
20120328683 | Alkylaminoalkyl oligomers as broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent - The present application relates to oligomeric antimicrobial compounds and compositions comprising the same. The oligomers are formed by polymerizing aminoalkyl (meth)acrylate or aminoalkyl (meth)acrylamide monomer(s). In addition to imparting materials with broad spectrum antimicrobial activity, the oligomers can impart antimicrobial activity to substrates such as hair and skin. | 12-27-2012 |
20120330209 | Non-leaching Antimicrobial Wound Dressing - The present application discloses preparations of antimicrobial wound dressings. Strongly binding polymeric dialkyl aminoalkyl(meth)acrylates are used to treat highly absorbent wound dressing materials. The resulting finish is highly antimicrobial effective and non-leachable. | 12-27-2012 |
Ted De La Torre Bueno, San Diego, CA US
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20100305998 | Evaluating Energy Saving Improvements - A computer is used for obtaining information about a plural number of energy-saving measures. This can include information about costs of combinations of said energy-saving measures, said costs include first information about costs of making the measures, second information about rebates for the measures, and third information about energy-saving that will occur from the measures, where at least some of said third information will depend on said combinations of said energy-saving measures. An iterative algorithm is used which determines combinations and which determines which of the combinations produce maximum savings by combinations of the said first, second and third information. A report can be created. | 12-02-2010 |
Ted Dezurik, Colfax, WI US
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20100143731 | WATERPROOFING COATING CONTAINING LIGHT WEIGHT FILLERS - The present invention provides a coating composition which contains an organic solvent, a polymeric binder containing a styrene-olefin polymer, and a light weight filler. Methods for preparing the coating composition, methods for using the coating composition to coat a substrate, and coated articles produced from these coating compositions are also provided. | 06-10-2010 |
Ted Dibene, Olympia, WA US
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20120084588 | VOLTAGE REGULATOR WITH DRIVE OVERRIDE - Techniques to enable voltage regulators to adjust for coming load changes are presented herein. In some embodiments, a functional block such as a microprocessor core having an associated clock signal is powered by at least one switching-type voltage regulator. When the functional block is about to require an increased level of power, the associated clock is provided to drive the at least one regulator switches overriding their normal drive signal, which has a lower frequency. Thus, the switches are driven at a higher frequency sufficiently prior to (e.g., just ahead of) the load change to reduce the amount of droop that would otherwise occur. | 04-05-2012 |
Ted Doheny, Gibsonia, PA US
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20110254345 | CONTINUOUS SURFACE MINING SYSTEM - A surface mining system removes material from a surface mining block that has a substantially vertical and laterally extending mining face. The surface mining system generally includes a miner moveable in a lateral direction along the mining face, a face conveyor extending along the mining face, and conveyor translation devices associated with the face conveyor and operable to move the face conveyor toward the mining face as material is removed. The miner includes a rotating cutting member mounted to an end of a vertically ranging cutting arm and operable to remove material from the mining block. The face conveyor includes a discharge portion and is operable to convey material removed from the mining block toward the discharge portion. Each conveyor translation device includes a secured configuration substantially fixed with respect to the mining face and an unsecured configuration moveable with respect to the mining face. | 10-20-2011 |
Ted Dolenc, Sammamish, WA US
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20090003734 | Anti-drip sandwich bag - A bag made of water resistant paper or plastic for holding a “goopy” sandwich such as a hamburger, hot dog, etc while eating the same is fitted on the open end with a collar extending generally radially from the bag. The collar or drip plate is adapted to catch liquids, slurries, and small particles falling from the sandwich. The catchings are either retained on the collar or directed back into the bag where they either soak into the sandwich or run to the bottom of the bag. In either case, the drippings do not fall onto the diner, table, or floor. | 01-01-2009 |
Ted Dziura, San Jose, CA US
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20090135416 | Parametric Profiling Using Optical Spectroscopic Systems - A gallery of seed profiles is constructed and the initial parameter values associated with the profiles are selected using manufacturing process knowledge of semiconductor devices. Manufacturing process knowledge may also be used to select the best seed profile and the best set of initial parameter values as the starting point of an optimization process whereby data associated with parameter values of the profile predicted by a model is compared to measured data in order to arrive at values of the parameters. Film layers over or under the periodic structure may also be taken into account. Different radiation parameters such as the reflectivities R | 05-28-2009 |
Ted Feaser, Staten Island, NY US
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20100091115 | INTEGRATED INTERNET CAMERA SYSTEM - An integrated Internet camera system comprises a website archive and review center (WSARC) for storing and managing images and an Internet direct camera (IDC) for capturing an image, automatically transmitting the image to an account associated with said IDC on the WSARC upon image capture and receiving stored image from the WSARC. The IDC comprises a display for displaying the captured image and the received image. The IDC automatically connects to the WSARC over an Internet connection on power-up. | 04-15-2010 |
20120162446 | INTERNET DIRECT DEVICE - An Internet direct device comprises an imaging system and a microprocessor. The imaging system captures still or video images. The microprocessor transmits the captured still or video images to an account associated with a website or another Internet direct device upon image capture, and receives still or video images from other Internet direct devices over a communications network. The Internet direct device automatically connects to the communications network on power-up using one of a plurality of available modes of connection, which is designated as a primary mode of connection. The Internet direct device automatically switches to another available mode of connection when the Internet direct device detects that the primary mode of connection to the communications network is unavailable. | 06-28-2012 |
Ted Feaser, State Island, NY US
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20110149091 | INTERNET DIRECT DEVICE - An Internet direct device comprises an imaging system and a microprocessor. The imaging system captures still or video images. The microprocessor transmits the captured still or video images to another Internet direct device upon image capture, and receives still or video images from other Internet direct devices over a communications network. The Internet direct device automatically connects to the communications network on power-up using one of a plurality of available modes of connection, which is designated as a primary mode of connection. The Internet direct device automatically switches to another available mode of connection when the Internet direct device detects that the primary mode of connection to the communications network is unavailable. | 06-23-2011 |
Ted Freeman, Avon, IN US
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20110052413 | COOLED GAS TURBINE ENGINE AIRFLOW MEMBER - In one embodiment, a gas turbine engine turbine flow member is described that contains a passageway having a flow obstruction that forms a tortuous passageway for the passage of a cooling fluid. The flow obstruction can include flow structures disposed toward either side of the passageway. In one non-limiting embodiment a flow structure can have a V-shape, and in another non-limiting embodiment the flow structure can have an elongate shape. As cooling fluid flows through the passageway it is encouraged to flow up, down, and/or along portions of the flow obstruction. | 03-03-2011 |
20110085885 | VARIABLE VANE ACTUATION SYSTEM - A variable vane actuation system is disclosed herein. The variable vane actuation system includes a first vane having a first vane axis. The variable vane actuation system also includes an actuator operably engaged with the first vane to selectively pivot the first vane about the first vane axis. The variable vane actuation system also includes a ring member operably connected with the first vane. The ring member is disposed for pivoting movement about a centerline axis transverse to the first vane axis. The variable vane actuation system also includes a second vane having a second vane axis spaced from the first vane axis about the centerline axis. The second vane is operably connected with the ring member. Forces moving the second vane are generated by the actuator and transmitted first through the first vane and then through the ring member before being applied to the second vane. | 04-14-2011 |
Ted Gambordella, Dallas, TX US
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20120204319 | Sports glove with gripping power - A sports glove that increases grip strength to enhance an athlete's performance in any sport. The increase in grip strength generated by the Vpower sports glove of the invention is brought about by sewing the index finger and middle finger together and the ring finger and pinky finger together so that the pairs of fingers act as one finger. The Vpower glove forces the wearer to use the power of two fingers on every grip and immediately increases the gripping strength of the wearer without any additional effort and this increase in grip strength is permanent. | 08-16-2012 |
Ted Garcia, Noblesville, IN US
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20080252170 | DYNAMOELECTRIC MACHINE INSULATOR AND METHOD - A dynamoelectric machine insulator includes, a body having a plurality of holes therethrough at least some of the plurality of holes being receptive of a lead such that a lead extending through each of the plurality of holes is electrically isolated from a lead extending through each of the other of the plurality of holes, and at least one channel in the body extending arcuately along a perimetrical extent of the body. The at least one channel configured and dimensioned to insulate at least one lead routed therein. | 10-16-2008 |
20130207492 | ELECTRIC MACHINE MODULE COOLING SYSTEM AND METHOD - Embodiments of the invention provide an electric machine module including a housing. The housing can include a machine cavity. In some embodiments, an electric machine can be at least partially positioned within the machine cavity and can include a stator assembly. The stator assembly includes a stator core with slots. In some embodiments, conductors can be positioned in the slots. The conductors include a turn portion extending between leg portions. The leg portions include an angled portion and a connection portion. The conductors are disposed within the plurality of slots so that the angled and connection portions extend from the stator core at a first axial side. At least one insulation member can be disposed over at least some of the leg portions so that the connection portions are at least partially uncovered. | 08-15-2013 |
Ted Gattino, Parkton, MD US
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20110060626 | STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A storm water pollution prevention management system and method is disclosed. The method may include receiving a site map of a construction site, creating an overlay for the received site map, receiving identification of inspectable items on the construction site, placing symbols on the created overlay related to the received inspectable items, receiving one or more discrepancies related to the inspectable items, placing an identification mark on the overlay to identify each of the one or more discrepancies, and creating an inspection report identifying one or more of the one or more discrepancies and providing information concerning each of the one or more discrepancies. | 03-10-2011 |
Ted Gelov, Carmel, IN US
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20110027444 | NO-CALORIE SWEETENER COMPOSITIONS - The invention provides no-calorie or low calorie sweetener compositions comprising a sugar alcohol, sucralose, and a carbohydrate carrier. | 02-03-2011 |
20110027445 | NO-CALORIE SWEETENER COMPOSITIONS - The invention provides no-calorie or low calorie sweetener compositions comprising a sugar alcohol, sucralose, and a carbohydrate carrier. | 02-03-2011 |
20110027446 | NO-CALORIE SWEETENER COMPOSITIONS - The invention provides no-calorie or low calorie sweetener compositions comprising a sugar alcohol, sucralose, and a carbohydrate carrier. | 02-03-2011 |
20130330458 | No-Calorie Sweetener Compositions - The invention provides no-calorie or low calorie sweetener compositions comprising a sugar alcohol, sucralose, and a carbohydrate carrier. | 12-12-2013 |
Ted Germroth, Kingsport, TN US
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20110076487 | OPTICAL COMPENSATION FILMS BASED ON FLUOROPOLYMERS - An optical compensation film composition is disclosed herein having a polymer film and a substrate, wherein the polymer film has a positive birefringence greater than 0.005 throughout the wavelength range of 400 nm<λ<800 nm, the film having been cast from a polymer solution comprising a solvent and a polymer having a moiety of | 03-31-2011 |
20140205822 | WIDE-VIEW OPTICAL FILM HAVING REVERSED WAVELENGTH DISPERSION - An optical compensation film is disclosed herein, which is made by uniaxially or biaxially stretching of a multilayer film including a first polymer film having a refractive index profile satisfying the equations of (n | 07-24-2014 |
20140350166 | Optical Compensation Films Based on Fluoropolymers - An optical compensation film composition is disclosed herein wherein the optical compensation film is stretched to yield a negative A-plate having a refractive index profile of n | 11-27-2014 |
Ted Growe, Piedmont, OK US
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20080228647 | Method and computer-readable medium for managing an account balance - A method and computer-readable medium for managing an account balance of a user via remote connection to an account database system of a service provider are provided. According to the method, payment information is received from the user via the remote connection for a selected invoice of an account of the user. The payment information is outputted to an external payment service for settlement of payment, and, if the settlement is successful, authorization and settlement data are received from the external payment service and written to a payment file of the user. A transaction record is then written to an account transactions file of the service provider, thereby triggering execution of an accounting program for posting the authorization and settlement data to the user's account and to financial records of the service provider. The updated invoice information may then be outputted to the user. | 09-18-2008 |
20080270271 | Method and Computer-Readable Medium for Managing Order Entry - A method and computer-readable medium for managing order entry by a user via remote connection to an account database system of a service provider are provided. According to the method, order information is received from the user via the remote connection for an account of the user. Payment information is outputted to an external payment service for authorization of payment, and, if the authorization is successful, order information is received and written to a custom database of the service provider. A transaction record is then written to an account transactions file of the service provider, thereby triggering execution of an accounting program for posting the order information to the user's account and to records of the service provider. The updated order information may then be outputted to the user. | 10-30-2008 |
Ted Guo, Palo Alto, CA US
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20080308416 | SPUTTERING TARGET HAVING INCREASED LIFE AND SPUTTERING UNIFORMITY - A sputtering target for a sputtering chamber comprises a backing plate with a sputtering plate mounted thereon. In one version, the backing plate comprises a circular plate having a front surface comprising an annular groove. The sputtering plate comprises a disk comprising a sputtering surface and a backside surface having a circular ridge that is shaped and sized to fit into the annular groove of the backing plate. | 12-18-2008 |
20090087585 | DEPOSITION PROCESSES FOR TITANIUM NITRIDE BARRIER AND ALUMINUM - Embodiments described herein provide a method for forming two titanium nitride materials by different PVD processes, such that a metallic titanium nitride layer is initially formed by a PVD process in a metallic mode and a titanium nitride retarding layer is formed over a portion of the metallic titanium nitride layer by a PVD process in a poison mode. Subsequently, a first aluminum layer, such as an aluminum seed layer, may be selectively deposited on exposed portions of the metallic titanium nitride layer by a CVD process. Thereafter, a second aluminum layer, such as an aluminum bulk layer, may be deposited on exposed portions of the first aluminum layer and the titanium nitride retarding layer during an aluminum PVD process. | 04-02-2009 |
20090087983 | ALUMINUM CONTACT INTEGRATION ON COBALT SILICIDE JUNCTION - Embodiments herein provide methods for forming an aluminum contact on a cobalt silicide junction. In one embodiment, a method for forming materials on a substrate is provided which includes forming a cobalt silicide layer on a silicon-containing surface of the substrate during a silicidation process, forming a fluorinated sublimation film on the cobalt silicide layer during a plasma process, heating the substrate to a sublimation temperature to remove the fluorinated sublimation film, depositing a titanium-containing nucleation layer over the cobalt silicide layer, and depositing an aluminum-containing material over the titanium-containing nucleation layer. In one example, the method further provides forming the cobalt silicide layer by depositing a cobalt-containing layer on the silicon-containing surface, heating the substrate during a rapid thermal annealing (RTA) process, etching away any remaining portions of the cobalt-containing layer from the substrate, and subsequently heating the substrate during another RTA process. | 04-02-2009 |
20140053776 | GAS LINE WELDMENT DESIGN AND PROCESS FOR CVD ALUMINUM - A system of gas lines for a processing chamber and a method of forming a gas line system for a processing chamber are provided. The system of gas lines includes electropolished multi-way valves that connect electropolished linear gas lines. By using multi-way valves rather than tee-fittings and electropolishing the linear gas lines, the nucleation of contaminating particles in the system of gas lines may be reduced. | 02-27-2014 |
Ted Haladyna, Northville, MI US
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20080237111 | Removable Shield In An Engine Oil Strainer - An oil strainer assembly is used to filter oil in an internal combustion engine of an automotive vehicle. The oil strainer assembly includes a strainer element and a housing. The housing has a first shell and a second shell. The housing has an inlet formed in one of the first and second shells and an inlet formed in the other of the first and second shells. The strainer element is disposed between the first shell and the second shell for filtering debris from oil passing between the inlet and the outlet of the housing. Each of the first and second shells has an outer wall. The first shell having a first flange for retaining the outer wall of the second shell. The first shell further having an outwardly extending tab for retaining a portion of the outer wall of the second shell opposite the first flange. The tab being movable away from the outer wall of the second shell to allow removal of the outer wall of the second shell from the first flange of the first shell along a generally radial direction. | 10-02-2008 |
20110016957 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING PROPER CONNECTION BETWEEN A VALVE/SEPARATOR AND AN INTAKE SYSTEM WITHIN A CCV SYSTEM - A method and system for monitoring proper connection between a valve/separator and an intake system through a crankcase ventilation system. A dielectric hose has an electrically hose conductive connector mechanically connectable to either: (a) an electrically conductive valve/separator connector, or (b) an electrically conductive intake system connector. An electrical circuit detects electrical continuity through the hose connector and the one of the valve/separator connector or the intake system connector mechanically connectable to said hose connector. | 01-27-2011 |
20130268182 | ENGINE OPERATION FOR PLUG-IN HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE - A method, comprising propelling a vehicle with an engine and a motor starting the engine if energy stored in an energy storage device is greater than an upper threshold level when a contaminant amount in the engine oil is greater than a threshold amount. In this way, it is possible to harmonize fuel degradation along with oil degradation, while still providing efficient vehicle and engine operation | 10-10-2013 |
20140058647 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OIL DILUTION CONTROL - Methods and systems are provided for operating an engine in a hybrid vehicle in response to fuel and water dilution of engine lubricating oil. An engine oil dilution counter may be adjusted based on a number of engine hot starts and duration of engine operation above a threshold temperature. In addition, the counter may be adjusted if the engine is started to deplete stale fuel in the fuel tank. | 02-27-2014 |
20140288736 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ENGINE CONTROL - Methods and systems are provided for extending an engine-off period of a hybrid vehicle while reducing engine cold-start emissions. During an engine pull-up to meet operator demand, the engine is held at a higher power for a longer duration to aggressively heat the exhaust catalyst. Subsequently, the engine is pulled up to a lower power and held at the lower power for shorter bursts of time to activate the exhaust catalyst. | 09-25-2014 |
20150032307 | FUEL TANK ISOLATION VALVE CONTROL - Methods and systems for controlling a fuel tank isolation valve coupled to a fuel tank in a vehicle are disclosed. In one example approach, a method comprises, in response to a refuel request, actuating a fuel tank isolation valve to vent a fuel tank for refueling; and, in response to a pressure in the fuel tank below a threshold pressure after a predetermined time duration, discontinuing actuation of the fuel tank isolation valve to seal the fuel tank. | 01-29-2015 |
20150066265 | DYNAMIC ALLOCATION OF DRIVE TORQUE - Methods and systems are provided for dynamically allocating engine torque and motor torque in a hybrid vehicle to meet operator torque demand. The allocation is adjusted by constraining the maximum engine torque allowable under selected conditions to provide a better trade-off between performance and fuel economy. A maximum engine torque that provides best fuel economy is learned during engine operation at different engine speed-load conditions based on a deviation in spark retard torque ratio from a threshold ratio as spark timing is moved to MBT. | 03-05-2015 |
Ted Hecht, Jr., Kernersville, NC US
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20100158184 | ADAPTABLE PHASE LOCK LOOP TRANSFER FUNCTION FOR DIGITAL VIDEO INTERFACE - A digital video interface receiver adjusts a transfer function of a phase-locked loop circuit having a programmable charge pump, a programmable phase-locked loop filter, or a programmable gain voltage controlled oscillator. The digital video interface receiver monitors and detects errors in a data stream associated with the phase-locked loop circuit. Moreover, the digital video interface receiver changes the transfer function of the phase-locked loop circuit, in response to the detected errors, by changing parameters associated with the programmable charge pump, the programmable phase-locked loop filter, or the programmable gain voltage controlled oscillator of the phase-locked loop circuit so as to change the transfer function of the phase-locked loop circuit. | 06-24-2010 |
Ted Hinaman US
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20120084838 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MANAGING CONCURRENT UNSECURED AND CRYPTOGRAPHICALLY SECURE COMMUNICATIONS ACROSS UNSECURED NETWORKS - An endpoint, method, and authorization server are disclosed which can be used to allow concurrent secure and clear text communication. An endpoint includes a computing system including a programmable circuit operatively connected to a memory and a communication interface, the communication interface configured to send and receive data packets via a data communications network. The endpoint also includes a filter defined in the memory of the computing system, the filter configured to define one or more access lists, each access list defining a group of access permissions for a community of interest. The community of interest includes one or more users, and an access list from among the one or more access lists defines a set of clear text access permissions associated with a community of interest. The endpoint also includes a driver executable by the programmable circuit, the driver configured to cooperate with the communication interface to send and receive data packets via the data communications network. The driver is also configured to selectively split and encrypt data into a plurality of data packets to be transmitted via the data communications network based at least in part upon the contents of the one or more access lists. | 04-05-2012 |
Ted Hingman US
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20120084566 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROVIDING AND CONTROLLING CRYPTOGRAPHIC SECURE COMMUNICATIONS ACROSS UNSECURED NETWORKS - Methods and systems for providing secure access to network resources are disclosed. A method includes defining in a provisioning utility one or more communities of interest, each community of interest including one or more users and associated with a key. The method includes providing a service key to a client computing device that is useable to establish a secure connection to a service enclave including an authorization server. The method also includes transmitting from the authorization server, for each community of interest including an identified user of the client computing device, an identity of a customer enclave and a key associated with a community of interest including the user of the client computing device, the community of interest including computing resources included in the customer enclave. | 04-05-2012 |
Ted Hoerig, Strongsville, OH US
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20090033495 | MOLDABLE RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION DEVICE - This invention relates to molded plastic article having an in-mold label comprising radio frequency identification (RFID) device, and methods of in-mold labeling. In one embodiment of the invention, an RFID label comprises an RFID inlay and a substrate underneath the RFID inlay. The substrate includes a first surface and a second surface, with the RFID inlay disposed on the first surface. A primer is applied to the first surface including the inlay and the second surface of the substrate. A polymer cover is applied over the primer on the first surface and the second surface using slot die coating. | 02-05-2009 |
20150024154 | LABEL WEB SUITABLE FOR ACTIVATION AND CUTTING - A film including a first surface and an opposite second surface. A first layer includes the first surface. A second layer arranged onto the first layer includes the second surface. The second layer includes thermally activatable material. In a thermal activation process, wherein the temperature of the thermally activatable material rises above an activation temperature, adhesion properties of the material change such that before thermal activation, material of the second layer is solid and non-sticky, and after thermal activation, material of the second layer is viscous and forms an active adhesive. The first layer includes material that is resistant to temperatures higher than the activation temperature. Material of the first layer, material of the second layer, or the film including the first and second layers is capable of absorbing electromagnetic energy. An item including a body labelled with the film. A method for labelling a body using the film. | 01-22-2015 |
Ted Johansson, Djursholm SE
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20100055860 | Semiconductor Process and Integrated Circuit - In the fabrication of an integrated circuit, a shallow trench for isolation of a vertical bipolar transistor comprised in the circuit is fabricated by providing a semiconductor substrate of a first doping type. A buried collector region of a second doping type for the bipolar transistor is formed in the substrate. A silicon layer is epitaxially grown on top of the substrate. An active region of the second doping type for the bipolar transistor is formed in the epitaxially grown silicon layer, the active region being located above the buried collector region. A first trench is formed in the epitaxially grown silicon layer and the silicon substrate, the first trench surrounding, in a horizontal plane, the active region and extending vertically a distance into the substrate. An electrically insulating material is formed in the first trench. | 03-04-2010 |
Ted Kachel, Purchase, NY US
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20080228647 | Method and computer-readable medium for managing an account balance - A method and computer-readable medium for managing an account balance of a user via remote connection to an account database system of a service provider are provided. According to the method, payment information is received from the user via the remote connection for a selected invoice of an account of the user. The payment information is outputted to an external payment service for settlement of payment, and, if the settlement is successful, authorization and settlement data are received from the external payment service and written to a payment file of the user. A transaction record is then written to an account transactions file of the service provider, thereby triggering execution of an accounting program for posting the authorization and settlement data to the user's account and to financial records of the service provider. The updated invoice information may then be outputted to the user. | 09-18-2008 |
20080270271 | Method and Computer-Readable Medium for Managing Order Entry - A method and computer-readable medium for managing order entry by a user via remote connection to an account database system of a service provider are provided. According to the method, order information is received from the user via the remote connection for an account of the user. Payment information is outputted to an external payment service for authorization of payment, and, if the authorization is successful, order information is received and written to a custom database of the service provider. A transaction record is then written to an account transactions file of the service provider, thereby triggering execution of an accounting program for posting the order information to the user's account and to records of the service provider. The updated order information may then be outputted to the user. | 10-30-2008 |
Ted Kegeris, Fairland, IN US
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20080203269 | MAGNETIC STEP PINS ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF INSTALLATION - A magnetic step pin assembly for a concrete structure including an elongated plate having at least one magnet installed on a first side of the plate and at least two step pin pegs extending from a second side of the plate, and a plurality of cam pins for insertion into holes formed by the at least two step pin pegs, thereby forming a ladder for the concrete structure. | 08-28-2008 |
Ted Kerwood-Winslow, Perkiomenville, PA US
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20090025316 | Rollable Roof Ridge Vent - A roof ridge vent comprises a one-piece, elongate body rollable into a spiral roll. The vent body has an elongate upper wall with a pair of longitudinally-extending side edges, an underside, and a plurality of bracing walls depending therefrom. The vent body further includes a pair of grillwork walls with ventilation openings extending downwardly and outwardly from the side edges of the upper wall. Still further, the vent body includes a pair of longitudinally-extending sidewalls that project from the outer edges of each of the grillwork walls and that are disposed upright with respect to the upper wall. Each of the sidewalls has a continuous, longitudinally-extending top strip and a spaced apart pair of longitudinally-extending walls depending from the top strip. The pair of walls includes a series of drainage openings which provide drainage paths through the sidewalls and which permit the sidewalls to be rolled into the spiral roll. | 01-29-2009 |
20100139178 | Flexible Flashing Material And Method of Manufacture - A flashing material for a building structure is provided. The flashing material includes a flexible water-resistive membrane having an upper textured surface with a series of separate, laterally paced-apart, elongate spacers bonded thereto. The elongate spacers can be polymeric filaments that define an air space and drainage paths across the upper surface of the membrane. Preferably, the filaments have a series of depressions formed therein that provide transverse drainage paths across the filaments. Sill, decking and other building structure assemblies and methods of making the flashing material are provided. | 06-10-2010 |
20110189940 | Ridge Vent and Roof Ridge Assembly - A roof ridge vent for installation overlying an open roof ridge to provide ventilation to a space beneath a roof is provided. The ridge vent is a continuous, elongate mat of randomly convoluted polymeric filaments having an openwork upper face, an openwork opposite lower face, a plurality of hollow recesses extending into the mat and opening into the lower face, and opposite longitudinally-extending openwork side edges. The openwork upper face is formed of randomly convoluted filaments formed to provide a relatively flat surface of sufficient density to catch heads of fasteners. The plurality of hollow recesses is defined by a plurality of upstanding openwork walls of convoluted filaments that extend from the upper face to the lower face of the mat. The upstanding openwork walls are arranged in a latticework structure such that no unobstructed passageways extend through the mat through which wind-blown rain and snow can freely pass into the side edges of the mat and laterally pass through the mat. A ventilated roof ridge assembly including the vent is provided. | 08-04-2011 |
Ted Ketai, San Francisco, CA US
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20110060407 | METHODS, SYSTEMS AND DEVICES FOR CARDIAC VALVE REPAIR - Disclosed are methods, systems, and devices for the endovascular repair of cardiac valves, particularly the atrioventricular valves which inhibit back flow of blood from a heart ventricle during contraction. The procedures described herein can be performed with interventional tools, guides and supporting catheters and other equipment introduced to the heart chambers from the patient's arterial or venous vasculature remote from the heart. The interventional tools and other equipment may be introduced percutaneously or may be introduced via a surgical cut down, and then advanced from the remote access site through the vasculature until they reach the heart. | 03-10-2011 |
20130282059 | METHODS, SYSTEMS AND DEVICES FOR CARDIAC VALVE REPAIR - Disclosed are methods, systems, and devices for the endovascular repair of cardiac valves, particularly the atrioventricular valves which inhibit back flow of blood from a heart ventricle during contraction. The procedures described herein can be performed with interventional tools, guides and supporting catheters and other equipment introduced to the heart chambers from the patient's arterial or venous vasculature remote from the heart. The interventional tools and other equipment may be introduced percutaneously or may be introduced via a surgical cut down, and then advanced from the remote access site through the vasculature until they reach the heart. | 10-24-2013 |
Ted Kim, Daejeon KR
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20120082592 | FLUIDIZED BED REACTOR - A fluidized bed reactor is disclosed. The fluidized bed reactor includes a head; a first body part connected with the head, located under the head, the first body part having a first reaction pipe provided therein; a second body part connected with the first body part, located under the first body part, the second body part having a second reaction pipe provided therein; and a bottom part connected with the second body part, located under the second body part, the bottom part having a flowing-gas supply nozzle, a reaction gas supply nozzle, a heater and an electrode assembled thereto. | 04-05-2012 |
20120266816 | POLYCRYSTAL SILICON MANUFACTURING APPARATUS - A polycrystal silicon manufacturing apparatus is disclosed. The polycrystal silicon manufacturing apparatus includes a reaction pipe comprising silicon particles provided therein; a flowing-gas supply unit configured to supply flowing gas to the silicon particles provided in the reaction pipe; and a heater configured to supply heat to an internal space of the reaction pipe to generate silicon deposition reaction of the silicon particles; a temperature measurement unit configured to measure a temperature inside the reaction pipe; and a power supply unit configured to increase the temperature inside the reaction pipe, when a temperature value measured by the temperature measurement unit is less than a reference temperature value. | 10-25-2012 |
20120269686 | FLUIDIZED BED REACTOR - A fluidized bed reactor is disclosed. The fluidized bed reactor includes a reaction pipe comprising silicon particles provided therein; a flowing-gas supply unit configured to supply flowing gas to the silicon particles provided in the reaction pipe, the flowing-gas supply unit comprising a flowing-gas inlet and a flowing-gas nozzle; and a reaction gas supply unit configured to supply reaction gas containing silicon elements to the silicon particles, wherein an inlet area of the flowing-gas inlet is identical to or larger than an outlet area of the flowing-gas nozzle. | 10-25-2012 |
20120269687 | FLUIDIZED BED REACTOR - A fluidized bed reactor is disclosed. The fluidized bed reactor includes a reaction pipe comprising silicon particles provided therein; a flowing-gas supply unit configured to supply flowing gas comprising silicon elements to the silicon particles provided in the reaction pipe; and a heater unit configured to supply heat to an internal space of the reaction pipe, with a heater channel in which inert gas flows serially. | 10-25-2012 |
20120269712 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING POLYCRYSTAL SILICON - A polycrystal silicon manufacturing apparatus and a method of manufacturing polycrystal silicon using the same are disclosed. The polycrystal silicon manufacturing apparatus includes a reaction pipe comprising silicon particles provided therein; a flowing-gas supply unit configured to supply flowing gas to the silicon particles provided in the reaction pipe; and a first pressure sensor configured to measure a pressure of a first area in the reaction pipe; a second pressure sensor configured to measure a pressure of a second area in the reaction pipe; and a particle outlet configured to exhaust polycrystal silicon formed in the reaction pipe outside, when a difference between a first pressure measured by the first pressure sensor and a second pressure measured by the second pressure sensor is a reference pressure value or more. | 10-25-2012 |
20130129570 | POLYCRYSTAL SILICON MANUFACTURING APPARATUS - There is disclosed a polycrystal silicon manufacturing apparatus including a reaction pipe configured to provide a reaction space where seed silicon grows into polycrystal silicon, a flowing-gas supply unit configured to supply flowing gas to the seed silicon and the polycrystal silicon provided in the reaction pipe, a sensing unit configured to output level information based on the height of a fluidized bed which is changeable according to the growth of the polycrystal silicon, and a particle outlet configured to exhaust the polycrystal silicon formed in the reaction pipe outside, when the height of the fluidized bed corresponding to the level information is larger than an exhaustion start height of the fluidized bed corresponding to a start level. | 05-23-2013 |
Ted Kingham, Metamora, IL US
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20080269981 | System and method for tracking and categorizing machine efficiency - A control system for a mobile excavation machine is disclosed. The control system may include a ground engaging work tool, a sensor and a controller. The sensor may be configured to sense a parameter indicative of a current operating condition of the mobile excavation machine and to generate a signal in response thereto. The controller may be in communication with the sensor and configured to receive the signal and calculate a current efficiency value based on the received signals. The controller may be further configured to associate the current efficiency value with a current operating mode of the machine and categorize and store the current efficiency value based on the current operating mode. | 10-30-2008 |
Ted Lichoulas, Simpsonville, SC US
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20090162019 | SPLICED-ON CONNECTOR SYSTEM AND METHOD, SPLICER, AND CONNECTOR HOLDER FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - Provided is a spliced-on connector system which includes a connector body, an incoming fiber which is spliced to the connector body, a splice sleeve which covers a splice point at which the incoming fiber is spliced to the connector body, and an extender tube which covers the splice sleeve. Also provided is a method of producing the spliced-on connector system; a holder including a depression which holds a connector body in a position in which the connector body is spliced to an incoming fiber, the holder being disposed inside a splicer which splices the connector body to the incoming fiber; and a splicer including a tube heater which heat-shrinks a splice sleeve over a splice point at which a connector body is spliced to an incoming fiber, the tube heater accommodating the connector holder which holds the connector body. | 06-25-2009 |
20100186986 | MULTI-PIECE COVERPLATE ASSEMBLY AND MODULAR DEVICE ASSEMBLY - A multi-piece coverplate assembly provides a multi-piece coverplate and modular device assembly which is removably fastened to the multi-piece coverplate. | 07-29-2010 |
20110043977 | UNIVERSAL MOUNTING BRACKET - Provided is a universal adapter bracket, the bracket including a first portion containing at least two mounting elements, and the at least two mounting elements engage with a base unit of a network module to configure the base unit within the first portion of the bracket; and a flange, wherein flange engages with an add-on module. The bracket is mounted within a network interface device (NID) to interface the base unit and one or more add-on modules with the NID. | 02-24-2011 |
20110044598 | FIELD TERMINATED FIBER PATCH PANEL FOR RACK AND WALL MOUNTING - The fiber optics patch panel assembly includes a pair of patch panels each having a base and a pair of first sides. A wall attachment portion is disposed on the base of each panel, and a mounting portion disposed on each of the first sides of each of the panels. A rack mounting bracket is attached to the mounting portion of one of the first sides of each of the panels. A panel attachment is attached to the mounting portion of an other of the first sides of each of the panels and attaches the panels to one another. A single panel can be wall-mounted, or rack mounted in a standard rack mount assembly using two panels and the rack mounting bracket, or mounted in a half-sized custom rack without needing any modifications. | 02-24-2011 |
20110158600 | MODULAR, RESEALABLE FIBER OPTIC HIGH FIBER COUNT PACKAGING - A conductor packaging apparatus for packaging a plurality of conductors includes an outer shell having two halves, and an inner shell removably disposed between the halves of the outer shell. The inner shell has two halves and a plurality of connector attachments disposed on an inner surface of at least one of the halves of the inner shell. wherein the two halves of the outer shell are movably attached to one another between a closed position in which the connector attachments enclosed by both the inner shell and the outer shell, and an open position in which the two halves of the outer shell are apart from one another. | 06-30-2011 |
20110170579 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR UNIVERSAL xDSL DEMARCATION INTERFACE WITH MULTI-FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITY AND SIGNAL PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT - Provided is an apparatus for splitting an input signal, the apparatus including a xDSL profile filter for filtering a first sub-signal from the input signal, the first sub-signal according to a xDSL profile, and outputting a xDSL profile output signal; a voice-band filter for filtering a second sub-signal from the input signal, the second sub-signal according to a voice frequency band, and outputting a voice-band output signal; and a user interface for selecting a xDSL profile mode, wherein the xDSL profile mode is consistent with one of a plurality of xDSL profiles, and wherein the xDSL profile filter filters the first sub-signal according to the xDSL profile mode. | 07-14-2011 |
20110217006 | HIGH FIBER COUNT PACKAGE FOAM INSERT - Provided is a fiber packaging module that contains a plurality fiber optic connectors. The module includes an outer shell containing a plurality of fiber optic connectors connected to respective fiber optic cables. The module also includes a body comprised of a low density material disposed within the outer shell, the body having an outer side surface and an inner side surface. Also, a plurality of receiving portions are formed on the body to hold the fiber optic connectors. | 09-08-2011 |
20120002934 | HIGH CONDUCTOR COUNT PACKAGING CAPSULE - A packaging apparatus for packaging a bundle of conductors, such as optical fibers, includes a housing having two U-shaped halves that attach to one another wherein at least one of the halves includes connecting portions that each retain a connector of the conductors. The method includes attaching the connectors of the conductors to the connecting portions of one half, gathering the conductors at a location beyond an end of the first half, and attaching the second half to the first half. The conductors extend through a conductor insertion hole formed in the housing when the two halves are attached to one another. A plurality of packaging apparatuses can be flexibly attached to one another in series. | 01-05-2012 |
20120076460 | HIGH FIBER COUNT PACKAGE INNER MODULE - Provided is an inner module for holding a plurality of connectors. The inner module includes a first cylindrical portion having a first outer wall spaced radially from a first inner wall to form an annular volume and a second cylindrical portion having a second outer wall spaced radially from a second inner wall to form an annular volume. The inner module also includes a connecting portion to connect the first cylindrical portion to the second cylindrical portion. Each of the first and second cylindrical portions have an opening in an axial direction having a width that is narrower than a distance between the first inner wall and the first outer wall. | 03-29-2012 |
20120099826 | OPTICAL CONNECTOR ORGANIZER - A conductor packaging assembly for packaging a plurality of conductors is provided. The assembly includes a housing and a plurality of connectors organized in the housing. The housing includes a first half and a second half hingedly attached with each other at one ends thereof and configured to removably attach with each other at their other ends to allow an open and closed position of the housing. Further, an inner strip is attached to the first half and/or the second half, a connector organizer is removably attached to the inner strip, and the connector organizer includes a plurality of connector mounting portions for removably attaching the plurality of connectors to the plurality of connector mounting portions. | 04-26-2012 |
20120114295 | FIBER OPTIC CABLE MANAGEMENT MODULE AND PANEL - An optical module is provided. The optical module includes a base module and a cable management bracket removably attached to the base module. The base module includes a first adapter configured to interface with a first cable. The base module further includes a plurality of second adapters configured to interface with a plurality of optical fibers and a plurality of second cables. The cable management bracket includes a plurality of cable routing slots for routing the plurality of second cables. A fiber optic panel is also provided. The fiber optic panel includes a base, a plurality of module guides removably attached to the base, and a plurality of the optical modules slid between the module guides. A fiber management system is further provided. The fiber management system includes a rack and the fiber optic panel mounted on the rack. | 05-10-2012 |
20120148193 | FERRULE STRUCTURE AND ASSEMBLY FOR LENS TERMINATED FIBER - A ferrule structure including a ferrule having an end face shape configured to incorporate at least a portion of a lens attached to an end of an optical fiber. The end face includes a cavity in which a circumference of the cavity is equal to or less than the outer diameter of the ferrule and larger than in inner diameter of an opening in the ferrule housing an optical fiber. | 06-14-2012 |
20120223192 | HIGH DENSITY CABLE MANAGEMENT BRACKET - A bracket for routing cables in a cable management system that has a mounting portion which is used to mount the bracket to the cable management system and is provided on a mounting end of the bracket. The bracket also has a holding portion that has a plurality of apertures which are to hold the cables. Each of the apertures are provided at a different distance from the mounting end of the bracket. | 09-06-2012 |
20120308189 | FIBER SPLICE ENCLOSURE - A fiber splice enclosure is provided. The fiber splice enclosure includes an enclosure, a cover, a chassis, and a cable port mounting plate for allowing entry and exit of cables. The cable port mounting plate is removably fastened to the enclosure and the chassis. | 12-06-2012 |
20120318933 | CABLE TIE-DOWN BRACKET - A modular cable tie-down bracket is provided. The cable tie-down bracket includes a pipe adapter mounting portion and a cable mounting portion integrally formed with the pipe adapter mounting portion. Further, the pipe adapter mounting portion is configured to be mounted to a pipe adapter and the cable mounting portion is configured to mount a cable. A cable mounting assembly is also provided. | 12-20-2012 |
20130039017 | UNIVERSAL NETWORK INTERFACE DEVICE BASE MODULE - An universal network interface device base module including an access module, a modem module electrically connected to the access module, a dividing structure placed between the access module and modem module, and a base plate, wherein the access module, modem module and dividing structure are mounted on the base plate. | 02-14-2013 |
20130200193 | STACKABLE FIBER MANAGEMENT SPOOL WITH RESEALABLE FIBER REIENTION ARMS - A spool including a barrel extending up from a bottom portion, a plurality of flanges extending from an outer circumferential surface of the barrel, a plurality of retaining arms extending up from an annular portion of the bottom portion, the annular portion extending radially away from the outer circumferential surface of the barrel, engagement mechanisms on at least one of the plurality of flanges and the plurality of retaining arms, wherein the engagement mechanisms cause the plurality of flanges and the plurality of retaining arms to become engaged, and a hinge on each of the plurality of retaining arms. | 08-08-2013 |
20130230291 | EXTERIOR DISTRIBUTION PEDESTAL CABINET - An exterior distribution pedestal cabinet includes an enclosure having a top, a bottom and first and second sides extending between the top and the bottom, a door disposed on a front side of the enclosure, a cable management bracket within the enclosure, a plurality of splitter modules mounted within the enclosure at the cable management bracket, a connector holder bracket, a plurality of connector holders mounted at the connector holder bracket; and a pass-through connector adaptor plate. | 09-05-2013 |
20140023126 | UNIVERSAL NETWORK INTERFACE DEVICE - An universal network interface device with an enclosure, an access module, a modem module, a switching power supply and a battery pack. | 01-23-2014 |
20140167411 | TUBE SEAL - A tube seal includes a tube through hole, a pressure housing tube seal penetration cavity for an elastomeric interference seal, a ferrule sealing surface for a ferrule, and an internal channel for a backing nut. A tube penetrates through the backing nut, the ferrule, the elastomeric interference seal and the tube through hole. | 06-19-2014 |
20140233898 | HIGH RELIABILITY ARMORED TERMINATION/EPOXY GLAND - An armored cable termination/fiber-optic seal which connects a fiber optic cable—the fiber optic cable including one or more armor wires and one or more cable tubes—to a pressure housing, the armored cable termination/fiber-optic seal including: an armored termination which locks the one or more armor wires in a conical cavity; sealing paths which block water from traveling in the interstitial space between the one or more armor wires and the one or more cable tubes into the pressure housing; and fiber feed-through tubes which block water from traveling in the interior of the one or more cable tubes into the pressure housing. | 08-21-2014 |
20140248024 | CYLINDRICAL HOUSING WITH LOCKING RING - A pressure apparatus including a first end cap, a second end cap, a hollow housing connected to the first and second end caps, a locking ring connected to the second end cap, a first termination connected to the first end cap, and a second termination connected to the second end cap. | 09-04-2014 |
20140270652 | FIBER PIGTAIL WITH INTEGRATED LID - A mechanism is provided for a fiber pigtail. The fiber pigtail includes a single mode fiber optic ribbon having a section of polymer ribbon removed to expose bare fibers, a fiber optic ferrule in contact with the single mode fiber optic ribbon at one distal end, and an integrated polymer lid permanently attached to the bare fibers of the single mode fiber optic ribbon at another distal end of the single mode fiber optic ribbon. | 09-18-2014 |
20140360777 | NETWORK INTERFACE DEVICE CONDUIT FITTING - A conduit fitting for connecting a conduit to a NID. The fitting includes a tube with an inner diameter and an outer diameter, and a flange at one end of the tube. The inner diameter is configured to provide a tight fit over a piping and the outer diameter is configured to provide a tight fit in a conduit. | 12-11-2014 |
Ted Lichoulas, Simpsonsville, SC US
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20110134937 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR UNIVERSAL XDSL DEMARCATION INTERFACE WITH MULTI-FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITY AND SIGNAL PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT - Provided is a network module, the module including a base unit, wherein the base unit includes at least one mating element that couples to a corresponding mating element of a network interface device; at least one connector element that couples to an add-on module; and the add-on module, wherein the add-on module includes at least one mating element corresponding to the connector element of the base unit, wherein the base unit is configured to interface with the add-on module and wherein the base unit is electrically connected to the add-on module. | 06-09-2011 |
Ted Ludzik, Toronto CA
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20110165939 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING A 3D ACTIVITY IN A VIRTUAL PRESENTATION - Provided is a method of developing user-generated challenges in a virtual environment. The method includes receiving registration information transmitted over a communication network, validating the registration information, establishing a user account on a computer and associating a first virtual character with the user account. A user is granted access to a course creation tool comprising a plurality of different course portions that are to be arranged in the virtual environment to construct a course to be navigated from a start point to an end point. Included along the course, to be encountered by another virtual character between the starting point and the end point, is a challenge region that is to interfere with a progression of the another virtual character along the course in a direction generally toward the end point. Two or more virtual obstacles represented by icons are selectable for inclusion in the challenge region. The another virtual character will be required to interact with at least one of the virtual obstacles included in the challenge region before continuing the progression along the course beyond the challenge region. | 07-07-2011 |
Ted Nesse, Stillwater, MN US
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20090113193 | ON-SITE CONFIGURATION OF A HARDWARE DEVICE MODULE OF A SECURITY SYSTEM - A security system is provided. The security system comprises a plurality of hardware device modules and a plurality of sensor detection devices. At least one of the hardware device modules has a microcontroller coupled to a memory element that stores a configuration map for on-site configuration comprising configuration option information available for the at least one hardware device module. The plurality of sensor detection devices are capable of sending at least a signal to one or more of the hardware device modules. | 04-30-2009 |
20090113344 | REMOTE CONFIGURATION OF A HARDWARE DEVICE MODULE OF A SECURITY SYSTEM - A security system is provided. The security system comprises a plurality of hardware device modules and a plurality of sensor detection devices. At least one hardware device module has a microcontroller coupled to a memory element that stores a configuration map for remote configuration comprising configuration option information available for the hardware device module. The plurality of sensor detection devices are capable of sending a signal to one or more of the hardware device modules. | 04-30-2009 |
20090129486 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING SECURITY COMMUNICATION PROCESESS IN A SECURITY SYSTEM - A system that provides security communication processes in a security system is provided. The system has a digital signal processor (“DSP”), a memory portion and a coder/decoder (“CODEC”). The DSP implements a plurality of different communication processes. The memory portion has a plurality of communication algorithms that implement a corresponding communication process within the DSP. The CODEC is connected to the DSP to convert analog signals into digital signals prior to being sent to the DSP and to convert digital signals sent from the DSP into analog signals. The DSP is connected to the memory portion to enable retrieval of the at least one communication algorithm for use in implementing the corresponding communication process. | 05-21-2009 |
20100049799 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING FREQUENCY DIVERSITY IN SECURITY TRANSMITTERS - A system for transmitting and receiving communication messages in a wireless security system is provided. The security system comprises one or more security sensor devices and a receiving device. Each security sensor device is capable of monitoring a status change in an area and is capable of generating and transmitting a communication message at a first frequency and a communication message at a second frequency based on a change in status of the area being monitored. The receiving device capable of receiving the communication messages from the one or more security sensor devices and in response thereto is capable of generating one or more instruction signals based on the communication messages. A security sensor device of the one or more security sensor devices transmits the communication message at least one time at the first frequency and the communication message at least one time at the second frequency. | 02-25-2010 |
Ted Nesson, Bedford, MA US
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20110197231 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR UTILIZING EPG DATABASE FOR MODIFYING ADVERTISEMENTS - A system and method for utilizing data stored in an EPG database for modifying advertisement information. In this way, a service provider and/or an advertiser can transmit a single advertisement to all the television stations regardless of their geographic location and other user specific information, and need not re-transmit the advertisement even if there is a change in the show's program description. When the advertisement is displayed, the correct updated information is retrieved from the EPG database and inserted into the advertisement. | 08-11-2011 |
Ted Pekny, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20090274000 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF COMMAND BASED AND CURRENT LIMIT CONTROLLED MEMORY DEVICE POWER UP - Devices and systems for powering up a memory device, for example, are disclosed. One such memory device includes power up circuitry configured to receive an external power supply and to provide an internal power supply to the memory device upon receipt of a command. The power up circuitry may be configured to provide the internal power supply limited to a peak current, or may be configured to provide the internal power supply not limited to a peak current. The memory device may be, for example, a synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM) device or Flash memory. | 11-05-2009 |
Ted Pettijohn, Magnolia, TX US
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20120022223 | POLYOLEFIN GAS PHASE POLYMERIZATION WITH 3-SUBSTITUTED C4-10-ALKENE - An alkene interpolymer is prepared by polymerizing at least one 3-substituted C | 01-26-2012 |
20120142882 | PE MIB SLURRY POLYMERISATION - An alkene interpolymer is prepared by polymerizing at least one 3-substituted C | 06-07-2012 |
Ted Rabenko, Duluth, GA US
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20100214907 | Method for Synchronizing Voice Traffic With Minimum Latency in a Communications Network - A supervisory communications node monitors and controls communications with a plurality of remote devices throughout a widely distributed network. A method is provided to convey and maintain information used to synchronize the packetization and burst operations within the network. During session setup, jitter constraints indirectly are used to explicitly communicate a synchronization timing reference. The timing reference is set at the beginning of a phase/period boundary used to service the session. In an embodiment, the announcement of the first grant is used as an explicit indication of the synchronization timing reference value. In another embodiment, the synchronization timing reference value is inferred if a remote device receives contiguous voice grants meeting certain conditions. In an embodiment implementing periodic scheduling, the actual arrival of the first grant is used to infer the synchronization timing reference value. In an embodiment, the present invention enables the synchronization timing reference value and/or the periodicity to be modified if network conditions indicate that packetization and burst operations are out-of-synchronization. | 08-26-2010 |
20110172000 | Latency Reduction In A Low Power Mode - A two way communication system is adapted to reduce latency while the communications system is operating in a low power mode. The two way communication system includes a local host having a first primary communication channel and a secondary out of band transmitter; and customer premise equipment having a primary communication channel for communicating with the first primary communication channel of the local host and a secondary low power out of band receiver that receives out of band control signals from the out of band transmitter during low power operation of the customer premise equipment. | 07-14-2011 |
Ted Ravinett, Malibu, CA US
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20130042425 | Applicator and Bucket for Cleaning Pads - An applicator for use in cleaning surfaces, comprising: a bottom surface; a handle disposed above the bottom surface; means for releasably attaching a pad to the bottom surface; and an actuator, accessible from the handle, for actuating the means for releasably attaching the pad to the bottom surface. The means for releasably attaching preferably has a plurality of feet which move between a first position within the applicator to a second position outside the applicator. When the feet are in the second position they can contact a cleaning pad. The feet include means (such as a hook-and-loop fastener) for gripping the cleaning pad, so that when the feet are in the second position, which is the at-rest position, they grip the cleaning pad. When the feet are moved to the first position, they release the pad, allowing for the disposal thereof without having to touch the soiled pad. | 02-21-2013 |
Ted Ricasa, San Diego, CA US
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20090112730 | Value Added Benefits Franchising - Technical systems and related methods for accounting and bookkeeping operations in an ecommerce enterprise combining elements of both franchise and multilevel business operations are provided that allow a franchisor to establish ecommerce franchisees as direct sales agents while maintaining the accounting and bookkeeping functions within the franchisor. The accounting and bookkeeping operational system allows for the use of a multilevel marketing organizational structure within an ecommerce franchise to motivate direct sales agents to make sales while maintaining the accounting functions at the franchisor and providing direct sales agents with the ecommerce sales tools needed to be successful. | 04-30-2009 |
Ted Saoumi, New South Wales AU
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20100192063 | EMBEDDED LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - The present invention provides a learning management system that is embedded in an application, operating system, or multiple applications. The learning management system is adapted to identify whether training courses would be desirable for a user, based on usage of one or more applications, installment of one or more applications, or occurrence of one or more key words within an application. | 07-29-2010 |
Ted Saoumi, Georges Hall AU
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20090282228 | Automated Selection of Computer Options - A user of a computer indicates a desired user interface behavior, and the computer automatically selects and sets options of programs and devices of the computer individually for each program to achieve that behavior. Alternatively, the user indicates a condition of the user, such as a specific motor or sensory disability, and the computer automatically adjusts its programs and devices to accommodate the user's needs. | 11-12-2009 |
20100002859 | Determining a Preferable Mode of Communicating with a Called Party - A called party's communications habits are determined from the party's communications history, and the habits and the called party's current state (presence) are analyzed in view of a calling party's parameters for a desired communication with the called party to determine a preferable mode and/or time for the desired communication. The preference is indicated to the calling party to assist the calling party in effecting the desired communication. | 01-07-2010 |
Ted Sichelman, Berkeley, CA US
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20090106847 | System and Method for Media Rights Transfer - Systems and methods for facilitating the playback, viewing, exchange and transfer of media are disclosed. Media, either hard physical media or soft media, are provided to a depository/rights manager that associates the rights to the content of the media with the entity that provided it. Media provided to the depository/rights manager may be digitized, and the rights of the entity to that content may be verified. Once the media is stored by the depository/rights manager, entities, such as individual users, may use it, exchange it, or transfer it using, for example, computers connected to a communication network. In some embodiments, the depository/rights manager may provide an interface, such as an application programming interface (API) that allows the depository/rights manager to handle back-end legal compliance and rights tracking for third-party services and systems. | 04-23-2009 |
Ted Smith, Waterford, MI US
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20090071283 | SELECTIVE REMOTE HEAD RESTRAINT ACTUATION - A head restraint actuation system includes a head restraint positionable in an upright and folded position. Repositioning of the head restraint is accomplished through the action of a head restraint actuator. The head restraint actuator is in communication with the head restraint. An actuating cable system includes a cable that is in communication with the head restraint actuator and a user operated handle. User initiated movement of the handle causes movement of the cable thereby causing the head restraint to be positioned in the folded position. The activation system is able to simultaneously actuate a plurality of head restraints. | 03-19-2009 |
20090085383 | Vehicle seat having an electronic display mounted thereon - A vehicle seat assembly includes a seat back defining a rear side and a display assembly mounted on the seat back. The display assembly includes a display and a housing mounted on the rear side of the seat back. The housing defines a pocket. The seat assembly further includes a lifting mechanism connected between the housing and the display, wherein the lifting mechanism moves the display between a storage position within the pocket, and an extended position such that display is disposed out from the pocket. | 04-02-2009 |
20090184555 | SELECTIVE REMOTE HEAD RESTRAINT ACTUATION - A head restraint actuation system includes a head restraint positionable in an upright and folded position. Repositioning of the head restraint is accomplished through the action of a head restraint actuator. The head restraint actuator is in communication with the head restraint. An actuating cable system includes a cable that is in communication with the head restraint actuator and a user operated handle. User initiated movement of the handle causes movement of the cable thereby causing the head restraint to be positioned in the folded position. The activation system is able to simultaneously actuate a plurality of head restraints. | 07-23-2009 |
20130140866 | Folding Vehicle Head Restraint Assembly - A head restraint assembly is provided to be mounted within a vehicle. A head restraint is supported by the cross member in a lateral direction and adapted to rotate about a lateral axis of the cross member. A fixed locking member is mounted within the head restraint. A latch is mounted to slide on the cross member between a first latch position engaged with the locking member and at a second latch position released from the fixed locking member. A lever is provided proximate the latch to move the latch between the first latch position and the second latch position. A motor is in communication with the lever such that the motor moves the lever to translate the latch from the first latch position to the second latch position. The head restraint is rotatable about the cross member when the latch is in the second latch position. | 06-06-2013 |
Ted Smith, Los Angeles, CA US
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20080207316 | Method and system for using online entertainment to promote goods, services, activities and events - The present invention is a method and system for online selection of contestants for online and offline competitions that uses objective selection criteria and allows the participation of members of the general public. It also provides an effective marketing and revenue generating mechanism as part of the contestant selection process. In one or more embodiments, a series of online challenges are presented to potential contestants (sometimes referred to herein as “participants.”) In one or more embodiments, challenges are designed to be entertaining (i.e. fun to participate in) as well as goal achieving (i.e means to become a contestant in a competition and/or win a prize). In one or more embodiments, one or more of the challenges integrates a sponsor's product or service into the subject matter (i.e. structure, process, and/or content) of a challenge, and/or requires a participant to obtain information about a sponsor's product or service to complete the challenge. In one or more embodiments, one or more online preliminary challenges are presented over a period of time. Successful completion of the online preliminary challenges permits a participant to compete in one or more subsequent challenges. In one or more embodiments, participants who are successful in completing the subsequent challenge(s) are selected to participate in an associated competition. In one or more embodiments, one or more of the challenges require a participant to obtain information about a sponsor's product or advertisement to complete the challenge, thereby directing the attention of participants to the sponsor's product or service. In one or more embodiments, the invention promotes interaction of participants with new media (i.e. the internet), traditional media (i.e. television, film and print media), and real world events (i.e. an offline competition). | 08-28-2008 |
Ted Stockett, Orem, UT US
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20090172009 | Carpool or Ride Matching by wireless digital messaging Linked Database - Systems, methods, and computer program products match a candidate passenger with a driver for a trip toward a common direction. A candidate passenger for the trip is automatically identified based on the physical start-address and direction sent to the database via text messaging (Short Message Service) or by wireless email. The driver is provided a means of contacting or locating the identified candidate passenger. | 07-02-2009 |
Ted Superak US
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20110138493 | BREEDING AND SELECTION FOR RESISTANCE TO MELON SEVERE MOSAIC VIRUS (MeSMV) - The invention provides methods of detecting MeSMV; methods of screening plants for resistance or susceptibility to MeSMV; and methods of breeding to produce plants that are resistant to MeSMV; and to the resistant plants produced by such methods. | 06-09-2011 |
Ted Superak, Davis, CA US
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20120017291 | SQUASH LEAF CURL VIRUS (SLCV) RESISTANCE IN CUCURBITS - The invention provides a new Severe Leaf Curl Virus (SLCV) resistant gene slc-2 in cucurbit plants and plants comprising the slc-2 gene. The invention also provides molecular markers linked to slc-2 gene. The invention further provides methods of breeding to produce plants that are resistant to SLCV, and the resistant plants produced by such methods. | 01-19-2012 |
20120017329 | SQUASH LEAF CURL VIRUS (SLCV) RESISTANCE IN CUCURBITS - The invention provides a new Severe Leaf Curl Virus (SLCV) resistant gene slc-2 in cucurbit plants and plants comprising the slc-2 gene. The invention also provides molecular markers linked to slc-2 gene. The invention further provides methods of breeding to produce plants that are resistant to SLCV, and the resistant plants produced by such methods. | 01-19-2012 |
Ted Suratt US
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20080257719 | Apparatus And Method For Making Flammable Gas - An electrolyzer includes a first electrode in the form of an inner tank formed of a material capable of being magnetized and a second electrode in the form of an outer tank formed of a material capable of being magnetized. The inner tank is nested within the outer tank. A spacer basket formed of a plastic material is disposed between the inner tank and the outer tank. The inner tank includes a positive terminal in electrical communication with a DC power source and the outer tank includes a negative terminal in electrical communication with the DC power source. A magnet for magnetizing the outer tank has a field sufficient to affect the inner tank. Electrolysis within the tank produces a flammable gas having a first hydrogen atom bonded to an oxygen atom and a second hydrogen atom bonded to the first hydrogen atom. | 10-23-2008 |
Ted Suratt, Clearwater, FL US
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20100209360 | Method for Making a Gas from an Aqueous Fluid, Product of the Method, and Apparatus Therefor - A method for producing a purified, stable, compressible gas from an aqueous fluid. The gas is suitable for a variety of uses and may also be infused into water which itself is useful for a variety of purposes. | 08-19-2010 |
Ted Szylowiec, Hampton CA
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20080196197 | AIR FLOW PASSAGE FOR A VACUUM CLEANER - A vacuum cleaner is provided having improved pressure loss characteristics. A fluid supply conduit in flow communication with an inlet to a cyclone is integrally formed as part of a cyclone bin. The present invention may be adapted for use with cyclonic separation devices of all types, including single- and multi-stage cyclonic separators. | 08-21-2008 |
20080223174 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SPRAY FORMING, ATOMIZATION AND HEAT TRANSFER - The present invention is directed to methods and apparatus that use electrostatic and/or electromagnetic fields to enhance the process of spray forming preforms or powders. The present invention also describes methods and apparatus for atomization and heat transfer with non-equilibrium plasmas. The present invention is also directed to articles, particularly for use in gas turbine engines, produced by the methods of the invention. | 09-18-2008 |
Ted Thomas, Bedford, NH US
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20080232146 | Efficient Power Supplies and Methods for Creating Such - Various embodiments of the present invention provide rectifier controllers, power supplies and methods for operating such. As one example, a rectifier controller circuit is disclosed that includes a transistor, a phase locked loop circuit, a period counter and a combinational logic circuit. One leg of the transistor is electrically coupled to a switch node of a power supply, and is in parallel to a diode of the power supply. The phase locked loop circuit receives a signal representing a voltage at the switch node, and is operable to synchronize to a period of the signal representing the voltage at the switch node. The period counter divides the period of the signal representing the voltage at the switch node into segments. The combinational logic circuit is operable to turn the transistor on an assertion delay period after a first transition of the signal representing the voltage at the switch node, and to turn the transistor off before a second transition of the signal representing the voltage at the switch node based on the period counter. | 09-25-2008 |
Ted Thornburrow, Yorkshire GB
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20100243261 | Rotation Mechanism - A system for rotating an element inside a pressure containing housing. In some embodiments, the mechanism includes a pressure containing housing having an opening through a wall of the housing into an internal chamber in which, in use, the element to be rotated is located, a bushing located within the opening, and a worm gear rotatably mounted in the bushing. The worm gear is offset from the axial centre of the bushing such that rotation of the bushing moves the worm gear between an extended position, wherein the thread of the worm gear engages an element in the chamber, and a retracted position, wherein the thread is disengaged from the element in the chamber. | 09-30-2010 |
20100314129 | Running Tool - A running tool for delivering a hanger into a wellcomprises a main body. In addition, the running tool comprise an attachment means for connecting a hanger to the main body. Further, the running tool comprises a sleeve having an external profile and being rotatably mounted around the main body. The sleeve has engagement means for releasably connecting the sleeve to a landing ring mounted via a thread on the hanger such that rotational movement of the sleeve causes rotational and thus axial movement of the landing shoulder on the hanger. | 12-16-2010 |
Ted Tran, Union City, CA US
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20110055714 | MANAGING VIRTUAL MACHINES - Tools and techniques for managing virtual machines, including without limitation virtual machines running in a cloud computing environment. Certain tools provide a user interface that allows a user to browse machine images to find an image that meets the user's needs. In some aspects, these tools and techniques can provide the ability for users to customize machine images to meet their own needs and/or to share their customized machine images with other users. In other aspects, these tools and techniques can provide users with the ability to export virtual machines for use on an actual computer system. | 03-03-2011 |
Ted Turlings, Neuchatel CH
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20110225682 | POLYNUCLEOTIDES ENCODING CARYOPHYLLENE SYNTHASE AND USES THEREOF - Described are polynucleotides encoding a caryophyllene synthase. Also described are recombinant nucleic acid molecules and vectors comprising said polynucleotide as well as to host cells genetically engineered with said polynucleotides. Further described are caryophyllene synthase polypeptides encoded by said polynucleotides as well as binding molecules specifically recognizing said polypeptide. Additionally, described are transgenic plant cells, plant tissues and plants genetically engineered with the caryophyllene synthase-encoding polynucleotide, corresponding methods for the production of said transgenic plant cells, plant tissues and plants and corresponding uses and methods using said polynucleotide for establishing or enhancing resistance against a herbivore, preferably a root-damaging insect in plants, particularly resistance against the corn rootworm in maize plants. | 09-15-2011 |
Ted Vagelos, Warren, NJ US
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20090310771 | Systems and Methods for Providing Enhanced Telephone Services - A method for providing enhanced telephone services via a computerized telephone services device for use in conjunction with multiple telephone lines and providers. According to embodiments of the invention, a subscriber to telephone services or a group of subscribers may be reached on multiple telephone lines from a single dial-in number; calls in progress may be transferred seamlessly from one line associated with a subscriber to another; and group calling features may be enhanced. | 12-17-2009 |
20150036553 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING ENHANCED TELEPHONE SERVICES - A switching platform comprises a first, second, and third circuit. The first circuit is adapted for recognizing a first set of tones generated by art originating telephone line. The originating telephone line is associated with a call origin telephone number. The first set of tones represents a request for a telephone conference over a conference line. The second circuit is adapted for determining whether the call origin telephone number is included in a set of defined telephone numbers permitted to connect to the conference line without further authentication. The third circuit is adapted for establishing a telephone connection between the originating telephone line and the conference line if the set of defined telephone numbers includes the call origin telephone number. | 02-05-2015 |
20150043725 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING ENHANCED TELEPHONE SERVICES - A switching platform comprises a first circuit for recognizing tones generated by an originating telephone line, the tones representing a common number of a party and associated with telephone lines of the party, a second circuit for recognizing that the party has answered one of the associated telephone lines, a third circuit for sending a challenge to the answered telephone line, a fourth circuit for awaiting the party to satisfy the challenge, and a fifth circuit for establishing a telephone connection between the originating telephone line and the answered telephone line if the challenge is satisfied. | 02-12-2015 |
Ted Von Badinski, Indian Trail, NC US
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20100203465 | Led-Based Dental Exam Lamp - Disclosed herein is an improved dental operatory lamp having an LED light source that directs light to a reflector that in turn reflects the light to illuminate a treatment area. In one embodiment, the lamp is adapted for efficient transfer of heat from the light source and into the environment. In another embodiment, the lamp is adapted to generate a predetermined pattern of light optimal for the treatment area. In other embodiments, the lamp includes structural features that enable the lamp to maintain optimum light intensity and/or temperature. Also, disclosed herein are unique reflector embodiments that intentionally provide a generally smooth surface, without facets, that reflect light at all visible and infrared wavelengths. | 08-12-2010 |
20130343080 | LED-Based Dental Exam Lamp - Disclosed herein is an improved dental operatory lamp having an LED light source that directs light to a reflector that in turn reflects the light to illuminate a treatment area. In one embodiment, the lamp is adapted for efficient transfer of heat from the light source and into the environment. In another embodiment, the lamp is adapted to generate a predetermined pattern of light optimal for the treatment area. In other embodiments, the lamp includes structural features that enable the lamp to maintain optimum light intensity and/or temperature. Also, disclosed herein are unique reflector embodiments that intentionally provide a generally smooth surface, without facets, that reflect light at all visible and infrared wavelengths. | 12-26-2013 |
20150062957 | LED-Based Dental Exam Lamp - Disclosed herein is an improved dental operatory lamp having an LED light source that directs light to a reflector that in turn reflects the light to illuminate a treatment area. In one embodiment, the lamp is adapted for efficient transfer of heat from the light source and into the environment. In another embodiment, the lamp is adapted to generate a predetermined pattern of light optimal for the treatment area. In other embodiments, the lamp includes structural features that enable the lamp to maintain optimum light intensity and/or temperature. Also, disclosed herein are unique reflector embodiments that intentionally provide a generally smooth surface, without facets, that reflect light at all visible and infrared wavelengths. | 03-05-2015 |
Ted Vucurevich, Los Gatos, CA US
Ted Wong, Hong Kong CH
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20090196999 | Adhesion promotion - Methods for etching nickel and nickel alloy layers are disclosed. The etching compositions include inorganic acids and heterocyclic nitrogen compounds. Additionally, the etching methods may include anodic etching of the nickel or nickel alloy layer. The methods may be used in semiconductor packaging manufacture. | 08-06-2009 |
Ted Youel, Edina, MN US
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20100011373 | Shared Persistent Communication Thread - A computer-implemented method and system organizes communications by combining and integrating distinct communication events conducted through diverse communication modes into to a single conversation. Notification of an occurrence of an event is received and, in response to the notification, a conversation object representing a conversation is generated. A plurality of participants is associated with the conversation. A communication entry is associated with the conversation object. The communication entry has a message for at least one of the participants. The conversation object and the communication entry are stored in persistent memory. Shared access to the conversation object stored in persistent memory is limited to the plurality of participants associated with the conversation. | 01-14-2010 |
20130148493 | Providing an Alternative Media Channel in a Virtual Media System - A virtual communication channel is established between a virtual server and a virtual controller. The virtual communication channel can support one or more media communications, such as audio, voice, and text communications. The virtual controller determines that the virtual communication channel cannot be sustained. In response to determining that the virtual communication channel cannot be sustained, a media controller provides an alternative communication channel. The alternative communication channel is used to provide the one or more media communications. | 06-13-2013 |
20130326081 | ENTERPRISE CLASS VIRTUAL DESKTOP INFRASTRUCTURE - Methods and systems for providing an enterprise class virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) are provided. Aspects of the VDI include providing support for multiple simultaneous virtual private networks (VPNs), video calls, and for operatively connecting to a selected connected device within a personal workspace through a single sign on procedure. A teletype (TTY) function can also be provided using normal or VPN connections. The VDI can comprise or be incorporated into a thin client device, a telephone, a headset, a keyboard, a mouse, or a monitor. | 12-05-2013 |
20140219434 | METHODS, APPARATUSES, AND SYSTEMS FOR GENERATING AN ACTION ITEM IN RESPONSE TO A DETECTED AUDIO TRIGGER DURING A CONVERSATION - Embodiments include methods, apparatuses, and systems for generating an action item in response to a detected audio trigger during a conversation. Embodiments relate to generation of one or more action items in response to detection of an audio trigger, such as a spoken command, keyword, audio tone or other indicator, which is detected during a conversation, such as an audio or video conference or peer-to-peer conversation. The audio trigger and a portion of the conversation are then used to generate an action item relating to the audio trigger and an accompanying portion of the conversation. By automatically generating action items in real time as part of a conversation, action items can be captured and stored more efficiently, and the participants in the conversation are allowed greater confidence that all items requiring follow up actions are properly stored and organized. | 08-07-2014 |
Ted Zablotsky, West Hartford, CT US
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20090306456 | Apparatus and method for static magnetic field treatment of tissue, organs, cells, and molecules - An apparatus and method for static magnetic field treatment of plants, animals, and humans comprising the steps of configuring at least one composite static magnetic field by combining at least one of a bipolar static magnetic field and an axial static magnetic field, optimizing spatial distribution and amplitude of the composite static magnetic field at a target pathway structure by satisfying a mathematical model, and coupling the at least one optimized composite static magnetic field to the target pathway structure using a composite static magnetic device. | 12-10-2009 |