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Allen G. Timm, Sheboygan, WI US
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20100001431 | RELEASE SYSTEM FOR CONTAINER - A release system for releasably securing a container in a closed position is provided. The release system is integrally formed with a container component that is to be applied to a container. The container component is formed with the release system in a first position, which is later moved to a second position. | 01-07-2010 |
Brian William Timm, Seattle, WA US
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20120102024 | Result Types For Conditional Data Display - A set of user interfaces is provided to an administrator of a website. The user interfaces enable the administrator to configure search functionality of the website to present different types of search results differently. For instance, the administrator can use the user interfaces to configure the search functionality to present different properties for search results belonging to different result types. | 04-26-2012 |
20120102095 | Templates For Displaying Data - A client device presents a resource to a user. In order to present the resource, the client device generates and renders one or more presentation strings. The client device generates a presentation string by identifying a template module that corresponds to an content resource object in a dataset downloaded by the client device. The client device then performs a template execution operation on the content resource object. The template module corresponding to the content resource object specifies the template execution operation. | 04-26-2012 |
20120102386 | Customization of Display Templates - A server system enables users to configure user interfaces. A generic presentation string is stored at a data storage system. The generic presentation string is renderable to present an unfilled template that may include one or more slots. A template module is generated from the generic presentation string. The generic presentation string specifies a transformation operation. A template execution operation generates presentation strings renderable to present filled templates. In the filled templates, data based on objects belonging to a given type replace the slots of the unfilled template. | 04-26-2012 |
Chad Jeffrey Timm, Minneapolis, MN US
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20150142646 | CONFIGURABLE INVOICE MATCHING OPTIMIZATION SYSTEM - A system is provided that automatically optimizes a configurable invoice matching engine. The system receives a set of historical invoice matching data that includes invoices classified by the invoice matching engine and resolution actions initiated by the invoice matching engine. The system further calculates a current overall cost associated with the invoice matching engine initiating resolution actions based on current invoice matching tolerance parameters, current invoice matching action parameters, fixed factor parameters, and historical factor parameters. The system further calculates alternate overall costs associated with the invoice matching engine initiating resolution actions based on alternate invoice matching tolerance parameters. The system further determines optimal invoice matching tolerance parameters based on comparing the current overall cost with the alternate overall costs. The system further adjusts the current invoice matching tolerance parameters to the optimal invoice matching tolerance parameters. | 05-21-2015 |
20150227884 | RANGED ITEM INDICATOR - Systems, methods, and other embodiments associated with ranged item indicators are described. In one embodiment, a method includes identifying a transaction associated with an item and a location. The item has an indicator. The value of the indicator describes a range relationship between the item and the location. When the indicator has a value of incidental, the item is not stocked by the location. When the indicator has a value of intentional, the item is stocked by the location. The indicator of the item is not set when a range relationship has not been established between the item and the location. The method also includes determining if the transaction has been labeled as incidental or intentional when the indicator of the item has not been set. The method includes setting the value for the indicator of the item to the label of the transaction. | 08-13-2015 |
Daniel P. Timm, Colorado Springs, CO US
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20130207641 | DIGITAL OSCILLOSCOPE COMPRISING MULTIPLE DATA ACQUISITION PATHWAYS - A digital oscilloscope comprises a sampling unit configured to sample an input signal received from an oscilloscope probe to produce a first stream of digital samples, a first acquisition system configured to store and process the stream of digital samples to produce a first data set, a second acquisition system configured to store and process the first stream of digital samples independent of the first acquisition system to produce a second data set, and a display system configured to concurrently display the first data set in a first format and the second data set in a second format different from the first format. | 08-15-2013 |
Daniel P. Timm, Loveland, CO US
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20140240240 | Method for Selecting Waveforms on Electronic Test Equipment - A method for operating a data processing system having a touch enabled display screen that displays a plurality of waveforms to alter the display of one of the waveforms without altering the display of the remaining waveforms is disclosed. The method includes determining a selected waveform in response to a user touching the display screen in a first location thereby defining a touch area that determines the selected waveform. An operation that is to be performed on the selected waveform is then defined by a gesture on the screen. The selected waveform is determined by a touch area that is defined by the user touching the screen. If more than one waveform is defined by the touch area, the possible waveforms are sequentially selected until the correct one is presented to the user in response to the user repeating the touching that defines the touch area. | 08-28-2014 |
David Timm, Draper, UT US
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20110073694 | Mill Liner For A Grinding Mill - A mill liner element is structured with an elongated elastomer member having a non-elastomeric backing plate and a plurality of non-elastomeric inserts formed into the elastomer member to provide a liner element that provides a lifter bar element and a wear element that is less prone to cracking compared to conventional all-metal mill lining elements, and which provides ease of handling and replacement when worn. A multiplicity of mill liner elements are positionable in a grinding mill shell, and are suitable for use in a variety of types of grinding mill structures, including ball mills and AG and SAG mills. | 03-31-2011 |
Edward J. Timm, St. Louis, MO US
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20090149527 | Apparatus and Method for Application of a Pharmaceutical to a Surface of an External Ear Canal for Treatment of Keratosis Obutrans - A packaged kit for treating keratosis obturans includes a plurality of ear needles having different shaped absorbent applicators on distal ends of the needles, a vial of a single dose of an otologic formulation of mitomycin-C, and a diluent carrier syringe containing sterilized water. The component parts of the kit are used together to reconstitute the contents of the vial with the water in the diluent carrier syringe. A selected one of the plurality of ear needles is then communicated with the syringe. The syringe and needle are then used to inject the reconstituted drug into the absorbent pad at the end of the needle, and the absorbent pad containing the drug is used to apply the drug to the surface of the external ear canal. | 06-11-2009 |
20090149818 | Apparatus and Method for Application of a Pharmaceutical to The Tympanic Membrane for Photodynamic Laser Myringotomy - A packaged kit for performing a photodynamic laser myringotomy includes a plurality of ear needles having different shaped absorbent applicators on distal ends of the needles, a vial of a single dose of an otologic formulation of mitomycin-C, a diluent carrier containing sterilized water, and a syringe. The component parts of the kit are used together to reconstitute the contents of the vial with the water in the diluent carrier, and then draw the reconstituted drug into the syringe. A selected one of the plurality of ear needles is then communicated with the syringe. The syringe and needle are then used to inject the reconstituted drug into the absorbent pad at the end of the needle, and the absorbent pad containing the drug is used to apply the drug to the tympanic membrane. The application of the drug to the tympanic membrane prepares the membrane for a myringotomy procedure, and in particular, a photodynamic laser myringotomy. | 06-11-2009 |
20110004170 | Apparatus and Method for Reconstituting a Pharmaceutical and Preparing the Reconstituted Pharmaceutical for Transient Application - An apparatus for preparing a pharmaceutical for transient application includes a tray having a sealed compartment, a vial of an ophthalmic formulation of mitomycin-C, a diluent carrier containing sterilized water, and a syringe that are all contained together in a single package. The component parts of the apparatus are used together to reconstitute the contents of the vial with the water in the diluent carrier, and then draw the reconstituted drug into the sealed compartment of the tray by a suction force produced by the syringe. In the tray compartment, the reconstituted drug is absorbed in an absorbent pad. The tray is opened to remove the pad and the absorbed drug from the tray compartment for use of the pad in transient application of the drug. | 01-06-2011 |
Edward J. Timm, Cumming, GA US
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20120197216 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR RECONSTITUTING A PHARMACEUTICAL AND PREPARING THE RECONSTITUTED PHARMACEUTICAL FOR TRANSIENT APPLICATION - An apparatus and method for preparing a pharmaceutical for transient application includes a tray having a sealed compartment, a vial of an ophthalmic formulation of mitomycin-C, a diluent carrier containing sterilized water, and a syringe that are all contained together in a single package. The component parts of the apparatus are used together to reconstitute the contents of the vial with the water in the diluent carrier, and then draw the reconstituted drug into the sealed compartment of the tray by a suction force produced by the syringe. In the tray compartment, the reconstituted drug is absorbed in at least one absorbent pad. The absorbent pads may come in multiple shapes and or/sizes. The tray is opened to remove the pad and the absorbed drug from the tray compartment for use of the pad in transient application of the drug. | 08-02-2012 |
20120197218 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR RECONSTITUTING A PHARMACEUTICAL AND PEPARING THE RECONSTITUTED PHARMACEUTICAL FOR TRANSIENT APPLICATION - An apparatus and method for preparing a pharmaceutical for transient application includes a tray having a sealed compartment, a vial of an ophthalmic formulation of mitomycin-C, a diluent carrier containing sterilized water, and a syringe that are all contained together in a single package. The component parts of the apparatus are used together to reconstitute the contents of the vial with the water in the diluent carrier, and then draw the reconstituted drug into the sealed compartment of the tray by a suction force produced by the syringe. In the tray compartment, the reconstituted drug is absorbed in at least one absorbent pad. The absorbent pads may come in multiple shapes and or/sizes. The tray is opened to remove the pad and the absorbed drug from the tray compartment for use of the pad in transient application of the drug. | 08-02-2012 |
Edward J. Timm, Webster Groves, MO US
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20110144559 | MEDICAL DRAINAGE DEVICES WITH CARBON-BASED STRUCTURES FOR INHIBITING GROWTH OF FIBROBLASTS - Drainage devices for draining a fluid from a patient during treatment of a medical condition body are disclosed. The drainage devices comprise a body defining at least one conduit through the body from a distal end of the body to a proximal end of the body. The body comprises at least one carbon-based structure configured to inhibit growth of fibroblasts in the conduit when the fluid flows through the conduit. Example embodiments of the drainage device may include an ophthalmic shunt, a hydrocephalus shunt, an artificial mesh, an arteriovenous shunt, a thoracic catheter, and a central venous access device. | 06-16-2011 |
20140248454 | MEDICAL DRAINAGE DEVICES WITH CARBON-BASED STRUCTURES FOR INHIBITING GROWTH OF FIBROBLASTS - Drainage devices for draining a fluid from a patient during treatment of a medical condition body are disclosed. The drainage devices comprise a body defining at least one conduit through the body from a distal end of the body to a proximal end of the body. The body comprises at least one carbon-based structure configured to inhibit growth of fibroblasts in the conduit when the fluid flows through the conduit. Example embodiments of the drainage device may include an ophthalmic shunt, a hydrocephalus shunt, an artificial mesh, an arteriovenous shunt, a thoracic catheter, and a central venous access device. | 09-04-2014 |
Gayle Jennifer Timm, Fort Collins, CO US
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20080308202 | Buckle cover - A buckle protector for preventing contact between an overall buckle and an automatic dryer. The protector comprises a buckle cover having a button hole for receiving the buckle button, and an adjusting element for adjusting the protector to more firmly enclose the buckle. The buckle protector is used by first attaching the protector to the buckle button that would receive the buckle. The protector is attached to the buckle button by passing the buckle button through the button hole made in the protector cover. When the button is secured, the cover encloses the buckle and tightened over or around the buckle. | 12-18-2008 |
Gerald Timm, Minneapolis, MN US
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20150282753 | PRESSURE SENSING CATHETER SYSTEM - A pressure sensing catheter system includes a urethral catheter and a sensor array formed on the urethral catheter. The sensor array includes a plurality of pressure sensors distributed along a length of the urethral catheter. The sensor array is configured to produce a dynamic pressure distribution profile along a urethra. | 10-08-2015 |
Gerald W. Timm, Minneapolis, MN US
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20090012351 | VESSEL OCCLUSIVE DEVICE AND METHOD OF OCCLUDING A VESSEL - An implantable vessel occlusive device and method for occluding a vessel are described, for example to occlude the urethra or bladder neck. The devices and methods described utilize an occlusive member connected to a control mechanism. The occlusive member is reversibly changed from a non-occlusive condition to an occlusive condition, for example by depressing an activation button contained within a resilient, elastomeric cover surrounding the control mechanism. In the occlusive position, an initial tension is applied to the occlusive member through a tensioning suture. The tension is translated into an occlusive pressure applied to the urethra or bladder neck that is sufficient to prevent urinary leakage. The non-occlusive position can be obtained by depressing the de-activation button. The occlusive member is constructed to allow elution of drugs, such as may be required to combat infection or tissue encapsulation from its surface. | 01-08-2009 |
20120184980 | VESSEL OCCLUSIVE DEVICE AND METHOD OF OCCLUDING A VESSEL - An implantable vessel occlusive device and method for occluding a vessel are described, for example to occlude the urethra or bladder neck. The devices and methods described utilize an occlusive member connected to a control mechanism. The occlusive member is reversibly changed from a non-occlusive condition to an occlusive condition, for example by depressing an activation button contained within a resilient, elastomeric cover surrounding the control mechanism. In the occlusive position, an initial tension is applied to the occlusive member through a tensioning suture. The tension is translated into an occlusive pressure applied to the urethra or bladder neck that is sufficient to prevent urinary leakage. The non-occlusive position can be obtained by depressing the de-activation button. The occlusive member is constructed to allow elution of drugs, such as may be required to combat infection or tissue encapsulation from its surface. | 07-19-2012 |
Jacob Timm, Boulder, CO US
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20150242877 | SYSTEM FOR WEARABLE COMPUTER DEVICE AND METHOD OF USING AND PROVIDING THE SAME - Some embodiments include a system. The system includes an engagement module. The engagement module can be at least partially operable on a centralized computer device. The engagement module can communicate with an application module, which can be at least partially operable on a user computer device. Meanwhile, the user computer device can include a user interface. Further, the engagement module can communicate with the application module to solicit via the application module a user to create video content, and the application module can include a user interface module configured to communicate with the user interface to permit the user to communicate with and operate the application module. The centralized computer device can be located remotely from the user computer device, and the centralized computer device can be configured to communicate with the user computer device. Other embodiments of related systems and methods are also disclosed. | 08-27-2015 |
Jacob L. Timm, Pasadena, MD US
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20080271971 | System and method for transferring mail between containers - A system and method for transferring mail between containers in an orderly and secure manner. The system and method utilize ejection rods to lift mail from an input tray into a transfer box assembly that deposits the mail into an output tray in an orderly, stable and secure manner, ensuring that mail is not shuffled or lost during the transfer process. | 11-06-2008 |
20110006470 | MAIL DOUBLES DETECTION AND CORRECTION SYSTEM - A mail doubles detection and correction system for a mail processing system with a feeder includes a mail support configured to support at least two mail pieces in a detection space downstream of the feeder, a pair of vacuum belt assemblies disposed on opposite sides of the detection space, and one or more sensors positioned about the detection space to detect a position of one or more mail pieces in the detection space. Each vacuum belt assembly includes a vacuum port facing the detection space and a perforated belt movable across the vacuum port in a mail transport direction. The system detects a mail double when the sensors indicate that more than one mail piece is disposed in the detection space and corrects the situation by moving one of the belts and holding the other belt stationary to advance only one of the mail pieces, and subsequently moving both of the belts to advance the remaining mail piece. The system detects a normal feed when the sensors indicate only one mail piece in the detection space, in which case both of the belts are moved to advance the mail piece. The system can also be configured to automatically adjust a width of the detection space to accommodate mail pieces having a range of widths. | 01-13-2011 |
20140271090 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ARTICLE FEEDER OPERATION - Embodiments of a system and method for shingulating, singulating, and synchronizing articles in an article feeder system are disclosed. The article feeder system may include a shingulating device configured to receive a stack of articles and to produce a positively lapped stack of articles, a plurality of picking devices configured to pick one or more articles from the positively lapped stack of articles and to produce one or more singulated articles, and one or more synchronization devices configured to deliver the one or more singulated articles to one or more sorter windows. | 09-18-2014 |
20150251862 | ANTI-ROTATION DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE - A device for reducing rotation of an article during singulation of a stack of articles is disclosed. The device may include a torsion element, a rotatable member configured to rotate about an elongated axis of the torsion element between a first position and a second position, and a revolving member coupled to the rotatable member. An outer surface of the revolving member contacts a drive belt in the first position and an article in the second position. The torsion element exerts torque on the rotatable member when it moves from the first position towards the second position. The torque causes the outer surface of the revolving member to apply a frictional force to the article, thereby minimizing rotation of the article. Systems and methods of singulating articles are also disclosed. | 09-10-2015 |
Jacob L. Timm, Hancock, NH US
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20080294147 | DEVICE FOR TREATING A WOUND - A medical device that seals a wound and facilitates wound drainage with suction is provided. In one exemplary embodiment, the device comprises a suction portion, having both an inlet valve and an outlet valve, for suctioning fluids from the wound, and a sealing portion for sealing the wound by engaging the skin adjacent the wound, the suction portion and sealing portion being integral with one another. A method for draining a wound comprises the steps of under-packing the wound with a packing material; sealing the wound; and applying suction to the wound to promote wound drainage and to promote intimate contact between the wound and the packing material. | 11-27-2008 |
20090088708 | METHOD FOR TREATING A WOUND - A method for treating a wound with sutures is disclosed. One method includes placing the body and shaft of the device within a cavity of the wound; attaching a first end of at least one suture to a first side of the wound; passing a second end of the at least one suture through the body and coupling it to the shaft; attaching a second end of the at least one suture to the second side of the wound; and rotating the shaft with respect to the body to pull the first side of the wound and the second side of the wound toward one another. | 04-02-2009 |
Jeffrey J. Timm, Menasha, WI US
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20080216977 | WIPING PRODUCTS WITH CONTROLLED LINT PROPERTIES - Wiping products, such as tissue products, are disclosed containing an additive composition. The additive composition, for instance, comprises an aqueous dispersion containing an alpha-olefin polymer, an ethylene-carboxylic acid copolymer, or mixtures thereof. The alpha-olefin polymer may comprise an interpolymer of ethylene and octene, while the ethylene-carboxylic acid copolymer may comprise ethylene-acrylic acid copolymer. The additive composition may also contain a dispersing agent, such as a fatty acid. The additive composition may be incorporated into the base web by being combined with the fibers that are used to form the web. Alternatively, the additive composition may be topically applied to the web after the web has been formed. The additive composition can improve various properties of the wiping product. For instance, in one embodiment, the additive composition can reduce lint and increase softness. | 09-11-2008 |
20100236735 | Creped Tissue Sheets Treated With An Additive Composition According to A Pattern - Tissue sheets are disclosed containing an additive composition. The additive composition is applied to the tissue sheet during a creping process in a controlled manner such that the additive composition forms deposits on the sheet separated by untreated areas. In one embodiment, the additive composition is applied to a creping surface. A wet tissue sheet is then transferred to the creping surface by a topographical surface containing elevations. The elevations press the tissue sheet against the creping surface. When creped from the surface, the additive compositions transfers to the tissue sheet according to where the elevations were located on the topographical surface. | 09-23-2010 |
20110129645 | Wiping Products Having Enhanced Cleaning Abilities - Wiping products are disclosed containing an additive composition that enhances the cleaning properties of the product. The additive composition, for instance, comprises an aqueous dispersion containing an alpha-olefin polymer, an ethylene-carboxylic acid copolymer, or mixtures thereof. The alpha-olefin polymer may comprise an interpolymer of ethylene and octene, while the ethylene-carboxylic acid copolymer may comprise ethylene-acrylic acid copolymer. The additive composition may also contain a dispersing agent, such as a fatty acid. | 06-02-2011 |
20120125552 | Creped Tissue Sheets Treated With An Additive Composition According To A Pattern - Tissue sheets are disclosed containing an additive composition. The additive composition is applied to the tissue sheet during a creping process in a controlled manner such that the additive composition forms deposits on the sheet separated by untreated areas. In one embodiment, the additive composition is applied to a creping surface. A wet tissue sheet is then transferred to the creping surface by a topographical surface containing elevations. The elevations press the tissue sheet against the creping surface. When creped from the surface, the additive compositions transfers to the tissue sheet according to where the elevations were located on the topographical surface. | 05-24-2012 |
Jeffrey James Timm, Menasha, WI US
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20080230195 | Tissue products containing non-fibrous polymeric surface structures and a topically-applied softening composition - Soft tissue products with a good rate of absorbency, such as facial and bath tissue, are provided by forming a tissue sheet with a non-fibrous polymeric surface structure and thereafter topically applying a softening composition comprising a polysiloxane, a fatty alkyl derivative and glycerin. The non-fibrous polymeric surface structure is created by applying an additive composition to the surface of a tissue sheet prior to or after drying. The additive composition can be an aqueous dispersion containing an alpha-olefin polymer, an ethylene-carboxylic acid copolymer, or mixtures thereof. The alpha-olefin polymer may comprise an interpolymer of ethylene and octene, while the ethylene-carboxylic acid copolymer may comprise ethylene-acrylic acid copolymer. | 09-25-2008 |
20140096924 | SOFT CREPED TISSUE - The present disclosure is directed to creped tissue webs, and products produced therefrom. The creped tissue webs and tissue products made therefrom are soft and strong, such as having a TS7 value less than about 8.0. Moreover, the tissue of the present disclosure also preferably has low TS750 values such as less than about 7.0. Further, while webs prepared according to the present disclosure have low TS7, and in certain embodiments low TS750 values, they are also strong enough to withstand use. | 04-10-2014 |
20150144280 | LAYERED TISSUE STRUCTURES COMPRISING MACROALGAE - The disclosure provides tissue webs, and products incorporating the same, where the webs comprise macroalgae fibers. More specifically the disclosure provides soft and durable tissue webs comprising at least about 1 percent macroalgae fiber by weight of the web. In the tissue webs of the present disclosure, macroalgae fibers may preferably replace high average fiber length wood fibers, which increase the strength and durability of the web without negatively affecting stiffness. | 05-28-2015 |
Jens Peter Timm, West Haven, CT US
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20080312692 | Multi-level spinal stabilization system - Multi-level spinal stabilization devices, systems and methods are provided that include at least one multi-level connector, one elongated member with an enlarged head, at least one pedicle screw, and at least one mechanism that supports three degrees of rotational freedom relative to both the elongated member and the pedicle screw each. The mechanism may include universal joint mechanisms or ball and socket mechanisms. In the case of the ball and socket mechanisms, the enlarged head of the elongated member cooperates with a first socket member of the multi-level connector to define a dynamic junction that allows the socket member to move relative to the enlarged head of the elongated member while remaining engaged therewith. | 12-18-2008 |
John T. Timm, Cary, NC US
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20140304304 | MODULARIZING COMPLEX XML DATA FOR GENERATION AND EXTRACTION - A mechanism is provided for creating modules from an XML schema. The mechanism includes creating a syntax tree from a sample XML fragment of the XML schema, creating a module with a list of parameters based on the syntax tree, identifying variable pieces of information in the syntax tree to be inserted in the list of parameters with a variable sign, and inserting the variable information into the list of parameters. The mechanism includes inserting another module in the syntax tree of the module, in which the other module corresponds to another sample XML fragment and has another list of parameters, and identifying the other module with the variable sign in the syntax tree of the module. The mechanism includes inserting the other module into the list of parameters of the module in which the other module to serve as a parameter, and providing an option for constraining the module. | 10-09-2014 |
20140304305 | MODULARIZING COMPLEX XML DATA FOR GENERATION AND EXTRACTION - A mechanism is provided for creating modules from an XML schema. The mechanism includes creating a syntax tree from a sample XML fragment of the XML schema, creating a module with a list of parameters based on the syntax tree, identifying variable pieces of information in the syntax tree to be inserted in the list of parameters with a variable sign, and inserting the variable information into the list of parameters. The mechanism includes inserting another module in the syntax tree of the module, in which the other module corresponds to another sample XML fragment and has another list of parameters, and identifying the other module with the variable sign in the syntax tree of the module. The mechanism includes inserting the other module into the list of parameters of the module in which the other module to serve as a parameter, and providing an option for constraining the module. | 10-09-2014 |
John T.e. Timm, Broomfield, CO US
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20090099730 | SATELLITE BASED VEHICLE GUIDANCE CONTROL IN STRAIGHT AND CONTOUR MODES - A method for steering an agricultural vehicle comprising: receiving global positioning system (GPS) data including position and velocity information corresponding to at least one of a position, velocity, and course of the vehicle; receiving a yaw rate signal; and computing a compensated heading, the compensated heading comprising a blend of the yaw rate signal with heading information based on the GPS data. For each desired swath comprising a plurality of desired positions and desired headings, the method also comprises: computing an actual track and a cross track error from the desired swath based on the compensated heading and the position; calculating a desired radius of curvature to arrive at the desired track with a desired heading; and generating a steering command based on the desired radius of curvature to a steering mechanism, the steering mechanism configured to direct the vehicle. | 04-16-2009 |
Kevin Timm, Ridgway, CO US
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20150076195 | Articulating Backpack Frame - A backpack frame with one or more pivoting joints that allows the separate sections of the frame to move independently from one another, thus allowing the frame to match the movements of the backpack wearer's upper body. | 03-19-2015 |
Kyle Garner Timm, Denison, TX US
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20130032413 | BODYWEIGHT DISTRIBUTION AND POSTURE EVALUATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system, method, and apparatus for bodyweight distribution and posture evaluation. A pressure sensitive bilateral scale or mat determines pressure applied by each lower extremity of a person. Observable posture is evaluated with plumb line measurements of a person from at least one of the lateral, anterior, or posterior views. Accessory weight distribution devices evaluate weight that is distributed on surfaces other than the pressure sensitive bilateral scale or mat. A computer processing system may record, analyze and/or display weight distribution and/or posture readings and evaluation results. | 02-07-2013 |
Mark Timm, Bainbridge, IN US
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20120204701 | MUSIC BOX WITH INTERCHANGEABLE ELECTRONIC MOVEMENT - A music box having an easily removable electronic movement. The easily interchangeable nature of the movement allows consumers to easily combine a desired music box configuration with an electronic movement that plays a desired musical tune. It also allows a consumer to purchase multiple movements to thereby allow the consumer to periodically change the musical tune played by the music box. | 08-16-2012 |
Mark J. Timm, Novi, MI US
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20130163511 | METHOD OF WIRELESSLY COMMUNICATING DATA BETWEEN VEHICLES AND CENTRAL FACILITIES - A method of wirelessly communicating packetized data between a vehicle and a central facility includes receiving a request at a vehicle telematics unit to transmit packetized data; determining whether the vehicle telematics unit is communicating through a roaming wireless carrier system; and delaying the transmission of packetized data between the vehicle telematics unit and a central facility until the vehicle telematics unit is no longer communicating through the roaming wireless carrier system. | 06-27-2013 |
20140199989 | VEHICLE TELEMATICS UNIT MANAGEMENT - A method and system for maintaining a wireless carrier system presence at a vehicle telematics unit in a vehicle includes placing the vehicle telematics unit in a quiescent mode that suspends its signal transmitting functions; instructing the vehicle telematics unit to periodically exit the quiescent mode and transmit a query that determines if the wireless carrier system used by a telematics service provider has changed; when the wireless carrier system has changed, receiving a new wireless profile associated with a new wireless carrier system; and storing the new wireless profile in a universal integrated circuit card (UICC) hardwired at the vehicle. | 07-17-2014 |
20140274016 | WIRELESSLY PROVISIONING A VEHICLE TELEMATICS UNIT - A system and method for wirelessly configuring vehicle electronics prior to delivery of the vehicle to a customer. The method carried out by the system includes (a) receiving a notification at a central facility indicating that a vehicle has been delivered to a dealership; (b) receiving a data message from a vehicle telematics unit installed on the vehicle while the vehicle is in a logistics mode (LM); and (c) terminating the logistics mode and/or initiating provisioning of the vehicle telematics unit using the established data connection. | 09-18-2014 |
Martin L. Timm, Getzville, NY US
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20090078000 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SEPARATING AIR - Method and apparatus of separating a nitrogen from a compressed and purified feed stream in a cryogenic rectification plant that employs a distillation column to produce a nitrogen-rich vapor as a column overhead and an oxygen-rich liquid column bottoms. Reflux is generated for the column by condensing part of the nitrogen-rich vapor within a down-flow heat exchanger. A stream of the oxygen-rich liquid column bottoms is introduced into an ejector which draws a stream of an oxygen-rich liquid phase produced from the outlet of a down-flow heat exchanger. The combined oxygen-rich liquid exiting the ejector is fed to the down-flow heat exchanger to condense the nitrogen-rich vapor. In such manner, part of the oxygen-rich liquid phase is recirculated to prevent dry-out of the down-flow heat exchanger outlet and to maintain effective condensation of the nitrogen-rich vapor. | 03-26-2009 |
Martin Lee Timm, Getzville, NY US
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20100170268 | ENERGY DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR A GAS TRANSPORT VESSEL CONTAINING LOW VAPOR PRESSURE GAS - A system for delivering vapor phase fluid at an elevated pressure from a transport vessel containing liquefied or two-phase fluid is provided. The system includes: (a) a transport vessel positioned in a substantially horizontal position; (b) one or more energy delivery elements disposed on the lower portion of the transport vessel wherein the energy delivery devices include a heating means and a first insulation means, wherein the energy delivery devices are configured to the contour of the transport vessel; (c) one or more substantially rigid support devices disposed on the outer periphery of the energy delivery devices, wherein the support devices hold the energy delivery devices in thermal contact with a lower portion of the transport vessel; and (d) one or more attaching devices secure the rigid support devices onto the transport vessel and hold the energy delivery devices between the substantially rigid support device and a wall of the transport vessel. | 07-08-2010 |
Mary Jo Timm, Littleton, MA US
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20150099928 | INJECTABLE COMPOSITIONS - In one aspect, the invention provides injectable compositions that comprise a suitable hydrophilic polymer (e.g., a suitable polysaccharide) and water, as well as other optional components. In various embodiments, the composition may be provided in a suitable container, for example, in a pre-loaded syringe. In another aspect, methods of performing medical procedures in a tract of a body are provided. In yet another aspect, the invention provides systems for performing medical procedures in a tract of a body. | 04-09-2015 |
Mary Joe Timm, Littleton, MA US
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20090123517 | MEDICAL DEVICES FOR RELEASING THERAPEUTIC AGENT AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - An implantable medical device for releasing therapeutic agent having a medical device body and a plurality of reservoir-defining structures disposed on a surface of the body. A reservoir can be defined by the reservoir-defining structures and therapeutic agent may be located in the reservoir. A cover may extend over the reservoir so that the therapeutic agent is released from the reservoir when the medical device implanted. Methods for making the medical device may also include providing a medical device body, positioning a plurality of reservoir-defining structures on a surface of the body to form a reservoir, loading therapeutic agent into the reservoir, and covering the reservoir so that the therapeutic agent may release when the medical device is implanted. Alternatively, the reservoir may be covered with a cover and an opening formed in the cover so that the therapeutic agent may release when the medical device is implanted. | 05-14-2009 |
Matthew P. Timm, Eden Prairie, MN US
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20150046288 | DYNAMIC ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION DEVICE - An dynamic electronic communication device. The tag according to embodiments of the invention is designed or set to discount, promote, incentivize, or apply information at certain states or within a certain timeframe at initial deployment, the tags themselves being capable of handling the logic. The tag generally includes a circuit, such as a silicon chip, that controls a flexible printed display, which displays the information when applied. The tag is optionally encapsulated in a plastic or glass case. The tag is made of a suitably small size such that the tag can easily be placed on individual items, and can be secured to other objects via an adhesive backing, sewn in, pinned on, and the like. | 02-12-2015 |
Miguel Angel Timm, The Woodlands, TX US
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20130021159 | Acoustic Leak Detector - An acoustic detector assembly for detecting a leak of a pressurized mixture of liquids and gases in a pipeline or pressurized vessel that includes an ultrasonic acoustic transducer generating an output in response to receiving an acoustical signal associated with the leaking mixture of liquids and gases, a detector connected with the acoustic transducer. The detector may include a band pass filter reducing the non-ultrasonic component of the acoustic transducer output to produce a filtered output, a loudness level detector receiving the filtered output and transmitting a “start” signal if the filtered acoustic signal reaches a specified loudness level, a time bridging module receiving the “start” signal, the time bridging module transmitting a continuous “count” signal while the “start” signal is received and for a predetermined time after the “start” signal is no longer received, and a time delay module transmitting an alarm signal if the time bridging module transmits the “count” signal for a predetermined duration. | 01-24-2013 |
Richard W. Timm, Cincinati, OH US
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20120132450 | SHIFTABLE DRIVE INTERFACE FOR ROBOTICALLY-CONTROLLED SURGICAL TOOL - A surgical instrument including an end effector that has a selectively reciprocatable implement movably supported therein. The implement is selectively advanceable in a distal direction upon application of a rotary actuation motion thereto and retractable in a proximal direction upon application of a rotary retraction motion thereto. An elongate shaft assembly is coupled to the end effector and is configured to transmit the rotary actuation motion and rotary retraction motion to the reciprocatable implement from a robotic system that is configured to generate the rotary actuation motion and said rotary retraction motion. | 05-31-2012 |
Rick R. Timm, Aurora, CO US
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20150224384 | Golf Swing Trainer - A trainer is formed of a handle joined to an end of an elongated tubular chamber containing a charge of metal beads. A longitudinal tension rod unites chamber and handle to protect the integrity of the trainer and enable it to be constructed from light weight material such as PVC plastic tubing. The charge of beads weights the trainer to match the feel of a real club. The beads shift in the chamber during a practice swing so that the player sees, feels and hears the shift of the metal beads at appropriate points during the swing, to alert the player when he has swung with proper lag. The beads self-generate a signal by their relative movement in the tube, even without reaching an end of the tube. The player can adjust his swing in increments to alter the point at which the charge of beads shifts in the chamber. | 08-13-2015 |
Ryan R. Timm, Adams, MN US
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20140113029 | EXTENDED SHELF LIFE SANDWICH AND METHOD OF MAKING SAID SANDWICH - An extended shelf life sandwich and a method of forming the sandwich is provided. The method includes processing meat to be used in the sandwich. The processing includes: applying a humectant to a meat; acidulating the meat; drying the meat until a water activity of no less than 0.85 is achieved. The process is completed by wrapping the processed meat into a bread-type product. | 04-24-2014 |
Sean C. Timm, Herndon, VA US
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20130024443 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ANALYZING AND CLUSTERING SEARCH QUERIES - Computerized systems and methods are disclosed for analyzing search query relationships and managing electronic content. In accordance with one implementation, log data pertaining to a plurality of queries may be received over an electronic network. A click graph may be generated representing one or more relationships between the queries. Further, temporal similarities may be identified between the queries, for example, by looking at peaks in frequency of queries over time. A pair of search queries may be evaluated based on the generated click graph and the identified temporal similarities to determine whether the queries in the pair are related. | 01-24-2013 |
Sean Christopher Timm, Herndon, VA US
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20100306229 | Systems and Methods for Improved Web Searching - Systems and methods are provided for improved web searching. In one implementation, suggested search queries are provided based on previous search queries and click data. A weighted bi-partite graph or index may be used to identify related search queries based on overlapping clicked URLs. According to a method, query-click log data of a search engine is processed to generate sets of suggested search queries, data corresponding to each suggested search query, and a set of clicked URLs related to each suggested search query. Additionally, or independently, methods may be provided for contextually correcting spelling errors within sets of suggested search queries using a contextual algorithm, and/or identifying and discarding sets of suggested search queries and URLs that lead to restricted material, such as restricted content and related URLs. | 12-02-2010 |
20120030018 | Systems And Methods For Managing Electronic Content - Systems and methods are disclosed for managing electronic content, such as over the Internet. One computer-implemented method for managing electronic content includes: receiving, over an electronic network, log data of activities by Internet users; filtering the log data based on at least one aspect of the activities; aggregating the filtered log data by a predetermined period of time; calculating a trend in the aggregated log data based on a change of the activities; and presenting a request to a contributor over the electronic network, the request soliciting the submission of electronic content relating to the calculated trend. | 02-02-2012 |
20130268548 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVED WEB SEARCHING - Systems and methods are provided for improved web searching. In one implementation, suggested search queries are provided based on previous search queries and click data. A weighted bi-partite graph or index may be used to identify related search queries based on overlapping clicked URLs. According to a method, query-click log data of a search engine is processed to generate sets of suggested search queries, data corresponding to each suggested search query, and a set of clicked URLs related to each suggested search query. Additionally, or independently, methods may be provided for contextually correcting spelling errors within sets of suggested search queries using a contextual algorithm, and/or identifying and discarding sets of suggested search queries and URLs that lead to restricted material, such as restricted content and related URLs. | 10-10-2013 |
20140095532 | Methods and Systems for Identifying Local Search Queries - Methods and systems are provided for determining whether a search query with an observed number of occurrences in a set of search queries is a local search query. In accordance with one implementation, a method is provided that comprises determining an expected number of occurrences of a search query and comparing the expected number of occurrences to a threshold. Further, the method includes determining whether the search query is a local search query based, at least in part, on the comparison. | 04-03-2014 |
20140164401 | Systems and Methods for Providing Personalized Recommendations for Electronic Content - Computer-implemented systems and methods are provided for presenting content recommendations. In one implementation, a method is provided for providing content recommendations to a plurality of users. The method may include generating a first plurality of content recommendations for a first user using a first plurality of methods, each of the first plurality of methods having a weight associated therewith. The method may further include selecting a second plurality of content recommendations from the first plurality of content recommendations based on the weights associated with the first plurality of methods. The method may further include providing the second plurality of content recommendations to the first user. The method may further include updating the weights associated with the first plurality of methods based on engagement by the first user with the second plurality of content recommendations. | 06-12-2014 |
20140201201 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING AND DISPLAYING USER-GENERATED CONTENT - Systems and methods are provided for processing and displaying user-generated content. User-generated content is received from a user over a network. A conversation related to the received user-generated content is identified. A score associated with the identified conversation is calculated based on one or more parameters related to the user or the conversation. The user-generated content is provided for display in relation to the conversation, based on the calculated score associated with the conversation. | 07-17-2014 |
20150142770 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVED WEB SEARCHING - Systems and methods are provided for improved web searching. In one implementation, suggested search queries are provided based on previous search queries and click data. A weighted bi-partite graph or index may be used to identify related search queries based on overlapping clicked URLs. According to a method, query-click log data of a search engine is processed to generate sets of suggested search queries, data corresponding to each suggested search query, and a set of clicked URLs related to each suggested search query. Additionally, or independently, methods may be provided for contextually correcting spelling errors within sets of suggested search queries using a contextual algorithm, and/or identifying and discarding sets of suggested search queries and URLs that lead to restricted material, such as restricted content and related URLs. | 05-21-2015 |
Sean Christopher Timm, Herdon, VA US
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20120221543 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVED WEB SEARCHING - Systems and methods are provided for improved web searching. In one implementation, suggested search queries are provided based on previous search queries and click data. A weighted bi-partite graph or index may be used to identify related search queries based on overlapping clicked URLs. According to a method, query-click log data of a search engine is processed to generate sets of suggested search queries, data corresponding to each suggested search query, and a set of clicked URLs related to each suggested search query. Additionally, or independently, methods may be provided for contextually correcting spelling errors within sets of suggested search queries using a contextual algorithm, and/or identifying and discarding sets of suggested search queries and URLs that lead to restricted material, such as restricted content and related URLs. | 08-30-2012 |
Sean Christopher Timm, Reston, VA US
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20140372226 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING AND USING AN INTERNET SENTIMENT INDEX - Systems and methods are disclosed for online distribution of content based on a user sentiment index. The method may include receiving, over a network and from a user device, one or more user generated inputs and calculating the user sentiment index based on the one or more user generated inputs. The method may also include receiving, over the network, from a content or advertising provider, instructions on publishing content or advertising to a webpage based on the calculated user sentiment index, and publishing content for display on user devices over the network based on a comparison of the calculated user sentiment index and the received instructions. | 12-18-2014 |
Stephen Timm, Bellevue, WA US
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20140312891 | Eddy Current Inspection Probe Based on Magnetoresistive Sensors - A device and method of eddy current based nondestructive testing of tubular structures made of electrically conductive materials is disclosed. The device includes a plurality of excitation electromagnets having an axis of symmetry and magnetoresistive sensors having an easy axis for magnetic field sensing; wherein the magnetoresistive sensors are arranged in a circular array on a single plane with the easy axis aligned radially with respect to the circular pattern and wherein the electromagnets are arranged in a circular pattern on both sides of the plane with their axes of symmetry being arranged parallel to the plane and orthogonal to radii of the circular pattern on which the electromagnets are placed. | 10-23-2014 |
Steve Timm, Bellevue, WA US
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20140002070 | AXIAL AND CIRCUMFERENTIAL FLAW SENSING EDDY CURRENT PROBE | 01-02-2014 |
Steven L. Timm, Coon Rapids, MN US
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20120321312 | GRANT SCHEDULER FOR OPTICAL NETWORK DEVICES - In general, techniques are described for performing grant scheduling in optical networks. An optical line terminal (OLT) comprising a control unit may implement the techniques. The control unit determines an amount of upstream data associated with a category of service that is waiting at a first one of a plurality of ONTs to be transmitted upstream to the OLT and computes a number of GCPs for each of the ONTs based on a determined amount of data associated with the category of service that is waiting to be transmitted upstream to the OLT for each of the ONTs. After computing the number of GCPs, the control unit then grants time slots to the one or more of the ONTs based on the number of GCPs computed for each of the ONTs, wherein the time slots comprise time slots for upstream communication form the ONTs to the OLT. | 12-20-2012 |
20120321315 | SCHEDULING DELIVERY OF UPSTREAM TRAFFIC BASED ON DOWNSTREAM TRAFFIC IN OPTICAL NETWORKS - In general, techniques are described for monitoring downstream traffic in order to schedule delivery of upstream traffic in a computer network. The techniques may be implemented by an optical line terminal (OLT) comprising a control unit and an interface. The control unit determines an amount of upstream data that is waiting at one of a plurality of ONTs to be transmitted upstream to the OLT, and determines an amount of downstream data that is transmitted by the OLT to this ONT. The control unit increases the determined amount of upstream data based on the determined amount of downstream data transmitted by the OLT to the ONTs and, after increasing the determined amount of upstream data, generates an upstream grant map that grants time slots to the ONTs based on the determined amount of upstream data. The interface transmits the upstream grant map downstream to the ONTs. | 12-20-2012 |
Steven R. Timm, Milwaukie, OR US
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20090199451 | BALLISTIC RETICLE AND RIFLESCOPE FOR PROJECTILE WEAPON AIMING SYSTEM - A reticle of a projectile weapon aiming system such as a riflescope includes a primary aiming mark adapted to be sighted-in at a first selected range and further includes a plurality of secondary aiming marks spaced apart below the primary aiming mark. The secondary aiming marks are positioned to compensate for ballistic drop at preselected incremental ranges beyond the first selected range, for a selected group of ammunition having similar ballistic characteristics. Angles subtended by adjacent aiming marks of the reticle can be adjusted by changing the optical power of the riflescope, to thereby compensate for ballistic characteristics of different ammunition. In some embodiments, the reticle includes a set of windage aiming marks spaced apart along at least one secondary horizontal axis intersecting a selected one of the secondary aiming marks, to facilitate compensation for the effect of crosswinds on the trajectory of the projectile. | 08-13-2009 |
20090199702 | BALLISTIC RANGE COMPENSATION FOR PROJECTILE WEAPON AIMING BASED ON AMMUNITION CLASSIFICATION - A reticle of a projectile weapon aiming system such as a riflescope includes a primary aiming mark adapted to be sighted-in at a first selected range and further includes a plurality of secondary aiming marks spaced apart below the primary aiming mark. The secondary aiming marks are positioned to compensate for ballistic drop at preselected incremental ranges beyond the first selected range, for a selected group of ammunition having similar ballistic characteristics. Angles subtended by adjacent aiming marks of the reticle can be adjusted by changing the optical power of the riflescope, to thereby compensate for ballistic characteristics of different ammunition. In some embodiments, the reticle includes a set of windage aiming marks spaced apart along at least one secondary horizontal axis intersecting a selected one of the secondary aiming marks, to facilitate compensation for the effect of crosswinds on the trajectory of the projectile. | 08-13-2009 |