Tomlinson, US
Alexander I. Tomlinson, Austin, TX US
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20130346415 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS MULTI-KEY ACCESS TO DATA - A computer-implemented method of storing data for fast lookup comprises forming a first and a second array of pointers, forming a record to store, the record comprising fields for, a first list pointer, a second list pointer, which is not the first field in the record, a first key, and a second key. The method further comprises determining a first index based at least in part the first key, setting the value of the pointer at the first index in the first array to the location of the first pointer field of the record, determining a second index based at least in part the second key, and setting the value of the pointer at the second index in the second array to the location of the second pointer field of the record. | 12-26-2013 |
20130346700 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING MEMORY - A method of accessing data in a shared-memory, parallel-processing computing system, comprises, on a first processing unit, receiving a reference for a data structure stored in a memory and a first value of a generation attribute associated with the data structure, waiting to receive an exclusive lock on the data structure, obtaining an exclusive lock on the data structure, receiving a second value of a second generation attribute associated with the data structure; and accessing the data structure only if the first generation attribute value and the second generation attribute value are identical. | 12-26-2013 |
20130346719 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EFFICIENT MEMORY ACCESS - A computer-implemented method of accessing data comprises resetting the value of a register of a first processing core of a multi-core processor, copying the bits of a compressed pointer into the lowest order bits of the register, left shifting the register a predetermined number of bits, and executing on the first processing core a first instruction referencing memory at a virtual address specified by the register. | 12-26-2013 |
Andrew J. Tomlinson, Wayland, MA US
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20100233087 | CYP1B1 NUCLEIC ACIDS AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention provides nucleic acids containing transcriptional units that encode CYP1B1 polypeptides or portions thereof, wherein the transcriptional units lack sequences found in the untranslated region (UTR) of naturally occurring forms of the CYP1B1 transcript. The nucleic acids of the invention lack translational repressor elements and thus provide for a system of enhanced translation of the CYP1B1 polypeptide or portions thereof. Also disclosed are methods of administering nucleic acids to a mammal and use in the treatment of proliferative disorders or cancer. | 09-16-2010 |
20120100173 | METHODS FOR PREPARING AND USING MULTICHAPERONE-ANTIGEN COMPLEXES - The present invention relates to methods for preparing and using multichaperone-antigen complexes. The present invention uses HOP affinity molecules in affinity methods to isolate multichaperone (multi-HSP)-antigen complexes. Such complexes have use in therapy. | 04-26-2012 |
20120201843 | CYP1B1 NUCLEIC ACIDS AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention provides nucleic acids containing transcriptional units that encode CYP1B1 polypeptides or portions thereof, wherein the transcriptional units lack sequences found in the untranslated region (UTR) of naturally occurring forms of the CYP1B1 transcript. The nucleic acids of the invention lack translational repressor elements and thus provide for a system of enhanced translation of the CYP1B1 polypeptide or portions thereof. Also disclosed are methods of administering nucleic acids to a mammal and use in the treatment of proliferative disorders or cancer. | 08-09-2012 |
Benjamin Jeffress Tomlinson, Raleigh, NC US
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20080235611 | Computer-Implemented Systems And Methods For Analyzing Product Configuration And Data - Computer-implemented systems and methods are provided for analyzing configuration data associated with a plurality of software applications. For example a system and method can be configured to receive configuration data about the software applications, wherein the configuration data about the software applications includes configuration items that have relationships with other configuration items. An interface display screen is provided to the user, wherein the user interface display screen is configured to display an evaluation of the retrieved configuration data. | 09-25-2008 |
Brian Tomlinson, New Bern, NC US
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20120261433 | TWO-PIECE HELICAL FEEDER TUBE FOR FILLING CONTAINERS WITH PILLS - One embodiment of the present invention relates to a method of manufacturing a pill delivery apparatus. The method includes providing an inner core having an outer surface and providing an outer sleeve comprising an opening defined therethrough, the outer sleeve having an inner surface. Further, the method includes defining a passageway on the outer surface of the inner core such that positioning the outer sleeve over the inner core defines a delivery chute for delivering a plurality of pills between the passageway and the inner surface of the outer sleeve. | 10-18-2012 |
20140209622 | TWO-PIECE HELICAL FEEDER TUBE FOR FILLING CONTAINERS WITH PILLS - One embodiment of the present invention relates to a method of manufacturing a pill delivery apparatus. The method includes providing an inner core having an outer surface and providing an outer sleeve comprising an opening defined therethrough, the outer sleeve having an inner surface. Further, the method includes defining a passageway on the outer surface of the inner core such that positioning the outer sleeve over the inner core defines a delivery chute for delivering a plurality of pills between the passageway and the inner surface of the outer sleeve. | 07-31-2014 |
Charles Davie Tomlinson, Mesa, AZ US
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20090065450 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EXTRACTING LIQUID FROM AN AQUEOUS MATERIAL - A liquid extraction unit for extracting liquid from an aqueous material is described. The unit includes a filter that is configured to allow passage of the liquid and prevent passage of the aqueous material. The unit also includes a first vacuum that is configured to extract air from the extraction unit. The unit further includes a second vacuum that is configured to pull the liquid through the filter. The first vacuum and the second vacuum are located after the filter. | 03-12-2009 |
Charles M. Tomlinson, Southfield, MI US
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20090326776 | System And Method For Correcting Brake Knockback In A Vehicle - A system and method for correcting brake knockback in a vehicle disk brake system. Brake knockback can occur when a vehicle is driven through an aggressive turn or in other environments that exert a significant amount of lateral force on the vehicle's wheels. This can cause the rotors to deflect and push brake pistons into retracted positions, where they remain even after the vehicle exits the turn. According to one embodiment, the present method first estimates or predicts brake knockback by using lateral acceleration readings from the vehicle and a brake knockback model, and then corrects brake knockback by generating command signals for a hydraulic pump. | 12-31-2009 |
20100161194 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ACTIVE TRACTION CONTROL OF A VEHICLE - A method for active traction control of a vehicle can be performed to optimize corner exiting performance of a vehicle that is operating in a high performance or racing environment. The method estimates a real-time tire traction value during operation of the vehicle, computes a remaining tire traction value based upon a comparison of the estimated real-time tire traction value to a total available tire traction value, and calculates a traction system torque limit from the remaining tire traction value. The calculated torque limit can then be used to limit the actual traction system torque of the vehicle as needed in a real-time manner. | 06-24-2010 |
20150027260 | ASSEMBLY FOR SELECTIVELY CONNECTING A SHIFTER TO THE STEERING WHEEL OR STEERING COLUMN - An assembly includes a steering column, a steering wheel coupled to the steering column, and a shifter coupled between the steering column and the steering wheel. The shifter includes a shifter body and a shift actuator movably coupled to the shifter body. The assembly further includes a coupler movable through the shifter body between a first coupler position and a second coupler position. The coupler is configured to couple the shifter body to the steering wheel when the coupler is in the first coupler position to permit the shift actuators to rotate along with the steering wheel. The coupler is configured to couple the shifter to the steering column when the coupler is in the second coupler position to maintain the shifter body stationary relative to the steering wheel. | 01-29-2015 |
Christopher A. Tomlinson, Vail, AZ US
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20080286725 | Electrical Power Converter for a Simulated Weapon Device - In one embodiment according to the present disclosure, a military training apparatus generally includes an electrical power converter for coupling between a simulated weapon device and an electrical power system of a vehicle. The electrical power system has at least one operating characteristic that is incompatible with the simulated weapon device. The electrical power converter is operable to receive electrical power from the electrical power system and adjust the electrical power provided to the simulated weapon device such that an operating characteristic of the simulated weapon device remains within one or more specified limits. | 11-20-2008 |
20090053679 | Military Training Device - According to one embodiment, a military training device includes a multiple integrated laser engagement system (MILES) device configured in a piece of apparel. The multiple integrated laser engagement system device includes a light transducing element coupled to an electrical circuit. The light transducing element transmits or receives multiple integrated laser engagement system compliant signals. The light transducing element is attached to an outer surface of the apparel and oriented so that a radiation pattern of the multiple integrated laser engagement system compliant signals is generated outwardly from the apparel during use. | 02-26-2009 |
20090165664 | Simulated Mine - According to one embodiment, a simulated mine includes a multiple integrated laser engagement system (MILES) device and a pyrotechnic device disposed in a simulated mine housing that simulates the appearance of an actual mine. The multiple integrated laser engagement system device is operable to transmit a light signal representative of a blast from the actual mine. The pyrotechnic device is operable to detonate simultaneously with transmission of the light signal. | 07-02-2009 |
20100058947 | Simulated Hand Grenade Having a Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System - A hand grenade simulator includes a hand grenade simulator housing configured to simulate the appearance of a hand grenade. The hand grenade simulator also includes a trigger mechanism coupled to the hand grenade simulator housing. The hand grenade simulator further includes a timer coupled to the trigger mechanism. The hand grenade simulator additionally includes at least one transmitter coupled to the timer. The transmitter is operable to transmit the first signal simulating a hand grenade blast pattern a first amount of time after activation of the trigger mechanism. | 03-11-2010 |
Christopher A. Tomlinson, Corona De Tucson, AZ US
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20100203483 | Blank Firing Simulated Firearm for Use in Combat Training - According to one embodiment of the disclosure, a simulated firearm is provided that mimics the appearance of an actual firearm and is configured to fire blank ammunition. The simulated firearm also includes a light transmitter that transmits an infrared signal representative of a bullet fired from the actual firearm in response to firing of the blank ammunition. | 08-12-2010 |
Conway Tomlinson, Greencove Springs, FL US
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20140263781 | BONE MILL ASSEMBLY FOR USE WITH CORTICAL AND CANCELLOUS BONE - A bone mill assembly provides a drive motor with a reducer. The drive motor is connected to a non-rotating coupler which is connected to a main drive cutting head. A mill housing consists of a manual feed chute or a pneumatic feed chute that shuttles the bone stock onto the main drive cutting head of the mill. The bone stock is ground to a smaller particle size and then shuttled by rotation onto a straight secondary blade. This chops the particle size even smaller and then is sized by an internal window sieve. If the particle size is small enough, the bone particulate passes through the sieve into a collection pan. If the particle size is too large, it will then be rotated back up within the housing to be processed again by the main cutting head. Different sizes of the main cutting head are used for customer specific applications. | 09-18-2014 |
Dalton Tomlinson, Overland Park, KS US
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20120232017 | REDUCED VOLUME FORMULATION OF GLATIRAMER ACETATE AND METHODS OF ADMINISTRATION - A method for reducing frequency of relapses in a human patient afflicted with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RAMS) comprising administering to the patient 0.5 ml of an aqueous pharmaceutical solution of 20 mg glatiramer acetate and 20 mg mannitol and an injection assisting device for facilitating the administration of the pharmaceutical solution. | 09-13-2012 |
Dalton L. Tomlinson, Overland Park, KS US
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20110060279 | Reduced Volume Formulation of Glatiramer Acetate and Methods of Administration - A method for reducing frequency of relapses in a human patient afflicted with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) comprising administering to the patient 0.5 ml of an aqueous pharmaceutical solution of 20 mg glatiramer acetate and 20 mg mannitol. | 03-10-2011 |
20110066112 | REDUCED VOLUME FORMULATION OF GLATIRAMER ACETATE AND METHODS OF ADMINISTRATION - A method for reducing frequency of relapses in a human patient afflicted with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) comprising administering to the patient 0.5 ml of an aqueous pharmaceutical solution of 20 mg glatiramer acetate and 20 mg mannitol. | 03-17-2011 |
Daniel P. Tomlinson, Monroe, NY US
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20140364953 | UNIQUE BASEPLATE FOR REVERSE AND TOTAL SHOULDER REPLACEMENT WITH ADDED FIXATION TO THE SCAPULA - A unique baseplate for reverse and total shoulder replacement with added fixation to the scapula is disclosed. It adds increased fixation to the already existing fixation devices on the market to allow the indications for reverse shoulder replacement surgery to be expanded. It also allows for a standard shoulder replacement to be performed with intact rotator cuff and poor glenoid bone stock. | 12-11-2014 |
David J. Tomlinson, Friday Harbor, WA US
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20140318010 | Modular Tensile Vegetated Wall System - Embodiments include but are not limited to modular tensile vegetated wall systems. A module may be comprised of a modular structural frame consisting of not less than two parallel vertically oriented structural members supporting at least one transverse support, wherein a first continuous fabric is folded horizontally over the modular structural frame such that the volume of the folds may be sufficient to contain both plant material and growing medium on the ventral side, and wherein the first continuous fabric has at least one opening to receive planting material, and wherein a second continuous fabric is folded horizontally over the modular structural frame on the dorsal side and partially folded into the cavity or cavities produced by the fold or folds of the first fabric. The vegetated wall system includes integrated irrigation. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed. | 10-30-2014 |
David R. Tomlinson, Wakefield, RI US
Dean Tomlinson, Parker, CO US
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20130279984 | PNEUMATIC ANCHORING SYSTEM FOR WICK DRAINS - A pneumatic anchoring system for installation and anchoring of wick drains in soil, comprising an excavator or crane having an elongate support mast and a tubular wick drain mandrel supported by the mast for downward penetration of the soil. The mandrel is capped at one end. A sled fixedly attached to the mandrel and slidable along the mast rides with the mandrel downward as the mandrel penetrates the soil. The sled supports a compressed air storage tank, and the compressed air storage tank supplies compressed air through a venturi into the mandrel to jet compressed air therein. When the mandrel is at its deepest point, the operator releases a jet of air into the mandrel to disengage the wick drain anchor into the soil, and then maintains a constant airflow rate into the mandrel during extraction to equalize the pore pressure of the borehole and prevent collapse. | 10-24-2013 |
Devin Morgan Tomlinson, Pflugerville, TX US
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20090095208 | Water drift compensation method and device - Current methods for station keeping an object in the ocean or body of water involve mooring assemblies or active and complex navigation and differential thrust or thrust and rudder assemblies. The embodiments herein provide a method and device for compensating for the force of water or ocean currents through the use of a hydrofoil assembly to orient a device in the water current direction, through the use of any number of devices for sensing water current force, and through the use of a motor assembly to produce sufficient thrust to compensate for water current drift. An alternate embodiment allows the method to be employed without sensing the force of the water current. The method does not require directional thrust or active rudder assemblies, is highly portable, utilizes minimal power, is light weight, is scalable, and can be operated in any body of water. | 04-16-2009 |
Douglas F. Tomlinson, Waunakee, WI US
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20090115434 | Sample Cell for Hand-Held Impedance Spectroscopy Device - Disclosed herein is a sample cell for use in conjunction with an impedance spectroscopy analysis device having two electrodes extending therefrom. The sample cell is attachable to and detachable from the analysis device and includes a housing having an input port for receiving a fluid sample to be tested. The sample cell also includes two spaced apart parallel plates within the housing and in contact with the fluid sample, wherein when the sample cell is attached to the analysis device, each of the two electrodes contacts a respective one of the plates such that an excitation signal can be provided from the analysis device via the electrodes and the plates to excite the fluid sample, and a response signal indicative of the fluid sample can be communicated via the plates and the electrodes to the analysis device. | 05-07-2009 |
20090115435 | Processing System and Method for Hand-Held Impedance Spectroscopy Analysis Device for Determining Biofuel Properties - Disclosed herein is a hand-held impedance spectroscopy analysis device for analyzing fluids wherein the impedance spectroscopy device is in communication with a sample cell including a reservoir containing a fluid sample, the sample cell including a sample cell circuit and two metal plates in contact with the fluid sample and in contact with a pair of electrodes. The analysis device includes a processing system including a main processor which is responsive to commands from a user input device, and a data acquisition circuit which receives power and command signals from the processing system. The data acquisition circuit is operable to transmit excitation signals to the electrodes, wherein the excitation signals are applied at each frequency in a predetermnined set of frequencies, and the data acquisition circuit is further operable to receive response signals from the electrodes indicative of the fluid sample at each frequency in the predetermined set of frequencies and to convert the response signals into a magnitude and phase angle data set. The main processor is operable to receive the magnitude and phase angle data set from the data acquisition circuit and to receive at least one of calibration information and temperature information from the sample cell circuit and perform an impedance spectroscopy algorithm using the magnitude and phase angle data set and the information from the sample cell circuit to determine a fluid property. | 05-07-2009 |
Douglas Fox Tomlinson, Waunakee, WI US
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20140257082 | FLUID HEAT TRANSFER SYSTEM FOR ANIMAL DIAGNOSTIC BED AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - A diagnostic system is disclosed, and comprises a diagnostic device and a fluid heat transfer system. The diagnostic device has an associated bed for supporting a portion of a subject during a diagnostic procedure. The fluid heat transfer system comprises a fluid circulation component, a heater component, and a fluid line. The heater component includes a heater element and a mixing valve, and the fluid circulation component is fluidly coupled to the heater component so that a fluid can be pumped from the fluid circulation component to the heater component. The fluid line extends from the heater to the fluid circulation component, and the mixing valve is positioned near the bed so that heat can be rapidly transferred through the fluid line to alter a body temperature of the subject. | 09-11-2014 |
Gary Tomlinson, Woodinville, WA US
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20100333169 | Classifying an Operating Environment of a Remote Computer - Systems and techniques are provided for controlling requests for resources from remote computers. A remote computer's ability to access a resource is determined based upon the computer's operating environment. The computer or computers responsible for controlling access to a resource will interrogate the remote computer to ascertain its operating environment. The computer or computers responsible for controlling access to a resource may, for example, download one or more interrogator agents onto the remote computer to determine its operating environment. Based upon the interrogation results, the computer or computers responsible for controlling access to a resource will control the remote computer's access to the requested resource. | 12-30-2010 |
20110167101 | End Point Control - Systems and techniques are provided for controlling requests for resources from remote computers. A remote computer's ability to access a resource is determined based upon the computer's operating environment. The computer or computers responsible for controlling access to a resource will interrogate the remote computer to ascertain its operating environment. The computer or computers responsible for controlling access to a resource may, for example, download one or more interrogator agents onto the remote computer to determine its operating environment. Based upon the interrogation results, the computer or computers responsible for controlling access to a resource will control the remote computer's access to the requested resource. | 07-07-2011 |
20140123225 | REMOTE ACCESS TO RESOURCES OVER A NETWORK - Systems and techniques are provided for controlling requests for resources from remote computers. A remote computer's ability to access a resource is determined based upon the computer's operating environment. The computer or computers responsible for controlling access to a resource will interrogate the remote computer to ascertain its operating environment. The computer or computers responsible for controlling access to a resource may, for example, download one or more interrogator agents onto the remote computer to determine its operating environment. Based upon the interrogation results, the computer or computers responsible for controlling access to a resource will control the remote computer's access to the requested resource. | 05-01-2014 |
Gary B. Tomlinson, Woodinville, WA US
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20140173334 | ROUTING OF COMMUNICATIONS TO A PLATFORM SERVICE - Systems and methods for routing communications to a platform service are provided. A message including payload data is received. The information in the payload data of the message is examined in order to determine the type of message. The message is then relayed to an appropriate platform service based on the type of message. Some embodiments assign numbers to the packets that make up the message. | 06-19-2014 |
Harold T. Tomlinson, Ballston Spa, NY US
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20080259927 | Information dissemination method and system having minimal network bandwidth utilization - An information disseminating apparatus that transmits information between nodes of a network while expending minimal or no network bandwidth for transmitting the information. The apparatus can include a message processor that generates or receives a message to be transmitted from a first note to a second node in the network, and a transmitter that transmits data packets in a sequence that represents the message from the first node to the second node. The apparatus may further include a plurality of queues each associated with a class and services one or more data packets each having a marker that corresponds to the class, and a queue processor that dequeues the data packets from the queues in accordance to the sequence and the class associated with each of the queues. | 10-23-2008 |
Harold Woodruff Tomlinson, Ballston Spa, NY US
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20100061439 | COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, APPARATUS AND METHOD - A system and method for communication along a track implementing a channel equalizer is disclosed. The signaling system includes a track having a pair of rails spaced apart in a parallel orientation and a first signaling point electrically connected to the track. A second signaling point is electrically connected to the track and separated from the first signaling point such that the first and second signaling points are capable of communicating track data therebetween. The second signaling point includes therein a channel equalizer configured to filter the track data received from the first signaling point. | 03-11-2010 |
20110038268 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SHORT RANGE RF COMMUNICATION - A method transmitting a message over at least one of a plurality of channels of a communications network is provided. The method comprises the steps of detecting a presence of jamming pulses in the at least one of the plurality of channels. The characteristics of the jamming pulses in the at least one of the plurality of channels is determined wherein the determined characteristics define at least interstices between the jamming pulses. The message is transmitted over the at least one of the plurality of channels wherein the message is transmitted within the interstices of the jamming pulse determined from the step of determining characteristics of the jamming pulses. | 02-17-2011 |
20110285382 | POWER METER PHASE IDENTIFICATION - Methods and systems are described for determining a phase of transmitted voltage. In one embodiment, a power distribution system may operate to transmit voltage and an injected signal. The system may also include a power meter that may receive the voltage and injected signal. The power meter may determine a phase of the received voltage based on the received voltage and the injection signal. | 11-24-2011 |
20140277853 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING AIRCRAFT OPERATIONAL PARAMETERS AND ENHANCING AIRCRAFT OPERATION - A method for identifying variations in aircraft operational parameters includes processing a four-dimensional (4D) aircraft trajectory for a flight along a defined route. The method also includes determining an aircraft intent corresponding to the flight along the defined route based at least in part on an aircraft performance model from a trajectory predictor. The aircraft intent includes multiple segments and corresponding intent parameters. In addition, the method includes adjusting the intent parameters such that a computed 4D trajectory substantially corresponds to the 4D aircraft trajectory. The method further includes determining a computed operational parameter based at least in part on the computed 4D trajectory and the aircraft performance model from the trajectory predictor. In addition, the method includes identifying variations between the computed operational parameter and a corresponding measured operational parameter. | 09-18-2014 |
H. Lynn Tomlinson, Bixby, OK US
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20140350314 | BIORENEWABLE NAPHTHA - The present technology generally relates to a method for producing a naphtha product from a biorenewable feedstock. The method includes hydrotreating the biorenewable feedstock to produce a hydrocarbon product stream, hydrocracking hydrocarbons from the hydrocarbon product stream to produce a distribution of cracked hydrocarbons, and separating a biorenewable naphtha fraction from the distribution of cracked hydrocarbons. | 11-27-2014 |
H. Lynn Tomlinson, Tusla, OK US
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20140261715 | REDUCING PRESSURE DROP BUILDUP IN BIO-OIL HYDROPROCESSING REACTORS - A method is provided involving reducing a pressure drop across a hydroprocessing reactor having a reactor feed and producing a hydroprocessing product, where the reactor feed includes a bio-oil feed and a hydrocarbon diluent; and the step of reducing the pressure drop comprises stopping or substantially reducing the bio-oil feed supplied to the reactor and supplying the hydrocarbon diluent to the reactor with a mass flux of at least about 1,000 lb/hr/ft | 09-18-2014 |
H. Lynn Tomlinson, Tulsa, OK US
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20090300971 | BIORENEWABLE NAPHTHA - The present invention generally relates to a method for producing a naphtha product from a renewable feedstock. The method includes hydrotreating the renewable feedstock to produce a hydrotreating unit heavy fraction that includes n-paraffins, and hydrocracking the hydrotreating unit heavy fraction to produce a hydrocracking unit product that includes the naphtha product. The method also includes separating the naphtha fraction and optionally recycling the hydrocracking unit heavy fraction through the hydrocracking unit. The present invention also relates to a biorenewable naphtha product suitable for use as feed stock for steam crackers and catalytic reforming units, and for use as fuel, or fuel blend stock. | 12-10-2009 |
20100145114 | EVEN CARBON NUMBER PARAFFIN COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - Paraffin compositions including mainly even carbon number paraffins, and a method for manufacturing the same, is disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the method involves contacting naturally occurring fatty acid/glycerides with hydrogen in a slurry bubble column reactor containing bimetallic catalysts with equivalent particle diameters from about 10 to about 400 micron. The even carbon number compositions are particularly useful as phase change material. | 06-10-2010 |
20100150293 | PROCESS FOR INCREASING THE EFFICIENCY OF HEAT REMOVAL FROM A FISCHER-TROPSCH SLURRY REACTOR - The present invention is directed to a cooling system for removing heat from a Fischer-Tropsch (F-T) slurry reactor. The cooling system including at least one downcomer having an upper portion, a lower portion, and a diameter; the at least one downcomer disposed within the F-T reactor to deliver a coolant downward through the F-T reactor at a predetermined velocity, the at least one downcomer extending a length within the F-T reactor wherein the coolant is introduced into the upper portion of the at least one downcomer in a substantially liquid phase; the diameter of the at least one downcomer and the pressure of the introduced coolant cooperate to increase the coolant velocity thereby generating backpressure in the at least one downcomer to maintain the coolant in the substantially liquid phase along the length of the at least one downcomer. The cooling system further including a plenum connected to the lower portion of the at least one downcomer; the plenum in fluid communication with the at least one downcomer wherein the coolant remains in the substantially liquid phase. Additionally, the cooling system includes at least one riser having a length and extending upward from the plenum; the at least one riser in fluid communication with the plenum wherein a portion of the coolant vaporizes to provide a boiling heat transfer surface on the at least one riser. | 06-17-2010 |
20110308142 | BIORENEWABLE NAPHTHA - The present invention generally relates to a method for producing a naphtha product from a renewable feedstock. The method includes hydrotreating the renewable feedstock to produce a hydrotreating unit heavy fraction that includes n-paraffins, and hydrocracking the hydrotreating unit heavy fraction to produce a hydrocracking unit product that includes the naphtha product. The method also includes separating the naphtha fraction and optionally recycling the hydrocracking unit heavy fraction through the hydrocracking unit. The present invention also relates to a biorenewable naphtha product suitable for use as feed stock for steam crackers and catalytic reforming units, and for use as fuel, or fuel blend stock. | 12-22-2011 |
20110319683 | BIORENEWABLE NAPHTHA COMPOSITION AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - The present invention generally relates to a method for producing a naphtha product from a renewable feedstock. The method includes hydrotreating the renewable feedstock to produce a hydrotreating unit heavy fraction that includes n-paraffins, and hydrocracking the hydrotreating unit heavy fraction to produce a hydrocracking unit product that includes the naphtha product. The method also includes separating the naphtha fraction and optionally recycling the hydrocracking unit heavy fraction through the hydrocracking unit. The present invention also relates to a biorenewable naphtha product suitable for use as feed stock for steam crackers and catalytic reforming units, and for use as fuel, or fuel blend stock. | 12-29-2011 |
20120238791 | EVEN CARBON NUMBER PARAFFIN COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - Paraffin compositions including mainly even carbon number paraffins, and a method for manufacturing the same, is disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the method involves contacting naturally occurring fatty acid/glycerides with hydrogen in a slurry bubble column reactor containing bimetallic catalysts with equivalent particle diameters from about 10 to about 400 micron. The even carbon number compositions are particularly useful as phase change material. | 09-20-2012 |
20120251424 | METHOD FOR THE REMOVAL OF PHOSPHORUS - A process for producing a hydrocarbon from biomass. A feed stream containing biomass having fatty acids, mono-, di-, and/or triglycerides, and a phosphorus content of between about 1 wppm and about 1,000 wppm is provided. A heated hydrocarbon solvent and a hydrogen-rich gas are provided. The feed stream, the heated hydrocarbon solvent, and the hydrogen-rich gas are combined in the presence of a low activity hydrogenation catalyst. A spent low activity hydrogenation catalyst is recovered at the end of a run wherein the spent low activity hydrogenation catalyst contains at least 3% by weight phosphorus. | 10-04-2012 |
20130020054 | PROCESS FOR INCREASING THE EFFICIENCY OF HEAT REMOVAL FROM A FISCHER-TROPSCH SLURRY REACTOR - The present invention is directed to a cooling system for removing heat from a Fischer-Tropsch (F-T) slurry reactor. The cooling system including a downcomer disposed within the F-T reactor to deliver a coolant downward through the F-T reactor at a predetermined velocity. The downcomer and the pressure of the introduced coolant cooperate to increase the coolant velocity, thereby maintaining the coolant in the substantially liquid phase in the downcomer. The cooling system further includes a plenum connected to the downcomer, wherein the coolant remains in the substantially liquid phase. Additionally, the cooling system includes at least one riser extending upward from the plenum, wherein a portion of the coolant vaporizes to provide a boiling heat transfer surface on the at least one riser. | 01-24-2013 |
20130131360 | BIORENEWABLE NAPHTHA - The present invention generally relates to a method for producing a naphtha product from a renewable feedstock. The method includes hydrotreating the renewable feedstock to produce a hydrotreating unit heavy fraction that includes n-paraffins, and hydrocracking the hydrotreating unit heavy fraction to produce a hydrocracking unit product that includes the naphtha product. The method also includes separating the naphtha fraction and optionally recycling the hydrocracking unit heavy fraction through the hydrocracking unit. The present invention also relates to a biorenewable naphtha product suitable for use as feed stock for steam crackers and catalytic reforming units, and for use as fuel, or fuel blend stock. | 05-23-2013 |
20130131408 | EVEN CARBON NUMBER PARAFFIN COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - Paraffin compositions including mainly even carbon number paraffins, and a method for manufacturing the same, is disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the method involves contacting naturally occurring fatty acid/glycerides with hydrogen in a slurry bubble column reactor containing bimetallic catalysts with equivalent particle diameters from about 10 to about 400 micron. The even carbon number compositions are particularly useful as phase change material. | 05-23-2013 |
20130237727 | METHOD FOR THE CONVERSION OF POLYMER CONTAMINATED FEEDSTOCKS - A method for producing hydrocarbons from biomass is provided. The method involves supplying a feed stream; supplying a heated hydrocarbon solvent; combining the feed stream and the heated hydrocarbon solvent to produce a reactor feed, and hydrodeoxygenating the reactor feed to produce hydrocarbons; where the feed stream includes a synthetic polymer as well as biomass having fatty acids, glycerides, or combinations thereof. | 09-12-2013 |
20140046103 | BIORENEWABLE NAPHTHA COMPOSITION - The present invention generally relates to a method for producing a naphtha product from a renewable feedstock. The method includes hydrotreating the renewable feedstock to produce a hydrotreating unit heavy fraction that includes n-paraffins, and hydrocracking the hydrotreating unit heavy fraction to produce a hydrocracking unit product that includes the naphtha product. The method also includes separating the naphtha fraction and optionally recycling the hydrocracking unit heavy fraction through the hydrocracking unit. The present invention also relates to a biorenewable naphtha product suitable for use as feed stock for steam crackers and catalytic reforming units, and for use as fuel, or fuel blend stock. | 02-13-2014 |
20140081057 | EVEN CARBON NUMBER PARAFFIN COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - Paraffin compositions including mainly even carbon number paraffins, and a method for manufacturing the same, is disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the method involves contacting naturally occurring fatty acid/glycerides with hydrogen in a slurry bubble column reactor containing bimetallic catalysts with equivalent particle diameters from about 10 to about 400 micron. The even carbon number compositions are particularly useful as phase change material. | 03-20-2014 |
20140303057 | BIO-BASED SYNTHETIC FLUIDS - A method is provided involving altering the viscosity of bio-derived paraffins to produce a paraffinic fluid, where the altering step includes oligomerizing bio-derived paraffins, unsaturating bio-derived paraffins, chlorinating bio-derived paraffins, or a combination of any two or more thereof; the bio-derived paraffins are produced by hydrodeoxygenating a bio-based feed; the bio-based feed comprises bio-derived fatty acids, fatty acid esters, or a combination thereof; the bio-derived paraffins comprise n-paraffins; and the n-paraffins have a biodegradability of at least 40% after about 23 days of exposure to microorganisms. Also provided are methods of protecting a substance by applying a paraffinic fluid and a method of producing an orifice in a substrate by at least injecting a paraffinic fluid into the substrate. | 10-09-2014 |
Ian A. Tomlinson, Midland, MI US
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20100124524 | METHODS FOR REDUCING AIRBORNE FORMALDEHYDE - Provided is a method for scavenging airborne formaldehyde. The method comprises contacting the airborne formaldehyde with a formaldehyde scavenger of the formula I: | 05-20-2010 |
20110028732 | NITRATED HYDROCARBONS, DERIVATIVES, AND PROCESSES FOR THEIR MANUFACTURE - Provided is a process for the formation of nitrated compounds by the nitration of hydrocarbon compounds with dilute nitric acid. Also provided are processes for preparing industrially useful downstream derivatives of the nitrated compounds, as well as novel nitrated compounds and derivatives, and methods of using the derivatives in various applications. | 02-03-2011 |
20110146536 | AMINOALCOHOL COMPOUNDS, PRECURSORS, AND METHODS OF PREPARATION AND USE - Provided are aminoalcohol compounds for use as neutralizing agents for paints and coatings. The compounds are of the formula (I): | 06-23-2011 |
20110152401 | Novel diamino-alcohol compounds, their manufacture and use in coatings applications - A new class of compounds, namely diamino alcohols, is described, along with a process for their production and their use as dispersing additives for coating formulations. | 06-23-2011 |
20110152574 | Novel diamino-alcohol compounds and processes for their manufacture - A new class of compounds, namely diamino alcohols, is described, along with a process for their production and their use as dispersing additives for coating formulations. | 06-23-2011 |
20120035298 | POLYHYDROXY-DIAMINES AS MULTI-FUNCTIONAL ADDITIVES FOR PAINTS, COATINGS AND EPOXIES - Provided are polyhydroxy-diamine compounds of the formula I: or salt thereof, wherein R | 02-09-2012 |
20120165463 | LOW-VOC POLYAMINES - A compound having formula (I) | 06-28-2012 |
20120165521 | LOW-VOC POLYAMINO ALCOHOLS - A method for producing a polyamino-polyalcohol. The method comprises steps of: (a) combining an aminoalcohol of formula (I) | 06-28-2012 |
20130082092 | Curable Amine, Carboxylic Acid Flux Composition And Method Of Soldering - A curable flux composition is provided, comprising, as initial components: a resin component having at least two oxirane groups per molecule; a carboxylic acid; and, an amine fluxing agent represented by formula I: | 04-04-2013 |
20130082093 | Amine, Carboxylic Acid Flux Composition And Method Of Soldering - A flux composition is provided, comprising, as initial components: a carboxylic acid; and, an amine fluxing agent represented by formula I: | 04-04-2013 |
20130196893 | Hard Surface Cleaners Comprising Low VOC, Low Odor Alkanolamines - Hard surface cleaning compositions comprise: A. Surfactant, e.g., a nonionic ethoxylated alcohol; B. Solvent, e.g., propyleneglycol n-butyl ether; C. Low VOC, low odor, alkanolamine selected from the group consisting of tris(hydroxymethyl)amino methane; 2-amino-2-methyl-1,3-propanediol; 2-amino-2-ethyl-1,3-propanediol; 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol; N,N-dimethylamino-2-methyl-1-propanol; and 3-amino-4-octanol; D. Water, and E. Optionally, one or more of an alkaline agent, builder, fragrance, preservative, biocide, colorant, dye and rheology modifier. | 08-01-2013 |
20140020601 | LOW-VOC POLYAMINO ALCOHOLS - A method for adjusting pH in an aqueous coating composition having an initial pH less than 7 by adding to the aqueous coating composition a compound having formula (V) | 01-23-2014 |
20140031470 | DIAMINO ALCOHOL AND STRONG BASE NEUTRALIZERS FOR LOW VOC COATING COMPOSITIONS - A coating composition comprising a binder, a carrier, a pigment, cations selected from the group consisting of alkali metal cations, ammonium cations, and mixtures thereof, and at least one diamino alcohol selected from the group consisting of compounds of Formula I and compounds of Formula II. The present invention also provides a method for reducing the volatile organic compound (VOC) content of a coating composition having a binder, a carrier, and a pigment, which comprises including in the coating composition the aforesaid A) cations and B) at least one diamino alcohol. | 01-30-2014 |
20140107376 | DENDRIMERS AND METHODS FOR THEIR PREPARATION - Provided are new dendrimers and processes for making them. The dendrimers are derived from a nitroalkyloxirane compound of formula (III): wherein R | 04-17-2014 |
20140187678 | POLYHYDROXY-DIAMINES AS MULTI-FUNCTIONAL ADDITIVES FOR PAINTS, COATINGS AND EPOXIES - Provided are polyhydroxy-diamine compounds of the formula I: | 07-03-2014 |
20140187820 | POLYHYDROXY-DIAMINES AS MULTI-FUNCTIONAL ADDITIVES FOR PAINTS, COATINGS AND EPOXIES - Provided are polyhydroxy-diamine compounds of the formula I: | 07-03-2014 |
20140199483 | COMPOSITE POLYAMIDE MEMBRANE INCLUDING TRI-HYDROCARBYL PHOSPHATE - A method for making a composite polyamide membrane comprising a porous support and a thin film polyamide layer, wherein the method includes: | 07-17-2014 |
20140206900 | METHOD FOR PREPARING HIGH PURITY MONO-HYDROLYZED ACYL HALIDE COMPOUND - A method for preparing a high purity (e.g. greater than 70 wt. %) mono-hydrolyzed acyl halide compound as a precipitate from solution comprising the steps of preparing a solution comprising: i) at least 80 v/v % of a hydrocarbon solvent, ii) water at a molar concentration greater than its solubility limit within the solvent but less that its solubility limit in solution, iii) a tri-hydrocarbyl phosphate compound, and iv) a polyfunctional acyl halide compound at molar ratio to both water and the tri-hydrocarbyl phosphate compound of at least 1:1. | 07-24-2014 |
20140264161 | IN-SITU METHOD FOR PREPARING HYDROLYZED ACYL HALIDE COMPOUND - An in-situ method for preparing a hydrolyzed, acyl halide-containing compound by combining a reactant including a plurality of acyl halide functional groups containing reactant, a tri-hydrocarbyl phosphate compound and water within a hydrocarbon or halogenated hydrocarbon solvent. | 09-18-2014 |
20140264162 | METHOD FOR SOLUBILIZING CARBOXYLIC ACID-CONTAINING COMPOUND IN HYDROCARBON SOLVENT - A method for increasing the solubility of a hydrocarbon compound comprising an aliphatic or arene moiety substituted with at least one acyl halide and at least one carboxylic acid functional group within a hydrocarbon solvent, wherein the method includes the step of preparing a solution comprising: at least 80 v/v % of the hydrocarbon solvent, the hydrocarbon compound, and a tri-hydrocarbyl phosphate compound, wherein the concentration of the hydrocarbon compound is greater than its solubility limit within the solvent but less than its solubility limit in the solution and the hydrocarbon. | 09-18-2014 |
20140272134 | COMPOSITE POLYAMIDE MEMBRANE DERIVED FROM CARBOXYLIC ACID CONTAINING ACYL HALIDE MONOMER - A method for making a composite polyamide membrane comprising the step of applying polyfunctional amine and acid halide monomers to a surface of a porous support and interfacially polymerizing the monomers to form a thin film polyamide layer. The method further includes the step of conducting the interfacial polymerization in the presence of: a carboxylic acid monomer comprising an aliphatic or aromatic moiety substituted with single carboxylic acid functional group and at least one acyl halide functional group, and a tri-hydrocarbyl compound. | 09-18-2014 |
20140348937 | MICROCAPSULES - A composition is provided, comprising microcapsules, wherein said microcapsules comprise a core and an outer shell, wherein said core comprises one or more water-insoluble compound having melting point above 15° C., wherein said outer shell comprises one or more amino resin that is a reaction product of reactants comprising one or more polyamine and formaldehyde, and wherein said composition further comprises one or more formaldehyde scavenger, one or more reaction product of said amino resin with a formaldehyde scavenger, or a mixture thereof. Also provided is a method of making such a composition. | 11-27-2014 |
Ian Anthony Tomlinson, Midland, MI US
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20120202934 | METHOD FOR PREPARING POLYAMINE COMPOUNDS - A method for preparing a compound having formula (II) | 08-09-2012 |
Ian D. Tomlinson, Nashville, TN US
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20110229910 | Fluorescent Substrates for Neurotransmitter Transporters - The invention is based on the finding that IDT307 and analogs thereof are fluorescent substrates transported by several neurotransmitter transporters. Provided are methods for the analysis of neurotransmitter transport and binding using IDT307 and its analogs. The invention also provides rapid methods for screening for modulators of neurotransmitter transport. | 09-22-2011 |
James Tomlinson, Houston, TX US
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20140285123 | Solar A/C Direct Motor Drive - An electrical device comprising: a high voltage DC power storage system; a variable frequency drive comprising DC terminals, a variable frequency inverter, and a variable drive output, wherein said high voltage DC power source is direct fed to said DC terminals; and an AC motor connected to said variable drive output. | 09-25-2014 |
James E. Tomlinson, Falls Church, VA US
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20090241165 | COMPLIANCE POLICY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - In an exemplary system, a compliance policy processing subsystem is selectively and communicatively coupled to a rules management subsystem. The rules management subsystem is configured to maintain a rules database. The compliance policy processing subsystem is configured to facilitate selection by a user of a section of text within a compliance policy, direct the rules management subsystem to identify one or more rules within the rules database that are relevant to the section of text, and display a representation of the relevant rules. | 09-24-2009 |
20100305990 | DEVICE CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM - Systems and/or methods include obtaining device information for devices within a network and determining a business function for each of the devices. The systems and/or methods further include assigning a criticality score to each of the devices based on the determined business function and generating a report for the devices based on the determined business function and the assigned criticality score. | 12-02-2010 |
James R. Tomlinson, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20140352040 | SUPPORT FOR VISORS AND FACE SHIELDS - A support system includes a headwear system, a frame adapted to have a visor attached thereto, a first member attached to the headwear system, a second member attached to the frame, which is pivotable relative to the first member, an adjustable mechanism adapted to abut and apply force to the second member in a first state to compress the second member into abutting engagement with the first member, an extending pivot member extending axially through a passage in the first member and a passage in the second member. The position of the adjustable mechanism is adjustable to place it in the first state or in at least a second, nonabutting state. The extending pivot member includes a first flange and a second flange, spaced from the first flange to capture a portion of the first member and a portion of the second member therebetween. | 12-04-2014 |
Jason Tomlinson, Fairview, TX US
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20130053149 | NOTIFYING USERS OF OPTIONS TO PARTICIPATE IN META GAMES - In a method of notifying a user of an option to participate in a meta game, a presence of a player of a computer-implemented game at a location is detected. An association between a computer-implemented meta-game and the location is identified. The player of the computer-implemented game is presented with an option to participate in the computer-implemented meta-game. An indication of an acceptance of the option to participate in the computer-implemented meta game is received from the player of the computer-implemented game. A performance of an action within the computer-implemented game by the player of the computer-implemented game is reflected within the computer-implemented meta game. | 02-28-2013 |
20140157246 | BUILDING CROSS-PLATFORM ASYNCHRONOUS GAMES - A system, computer-readable storage medium storing at least one program, and a computer-implemented method are discussed herein. For example, an embodiment may access a game engine that defines game play logic specifying an execution of a turn in an asynchronous game. The game play logic may be independent of a client device platform. The embodiment may then select a native platform library that includes functions to coordinate game activities within the asynchronous game. The functions may be dependent on the client device platform. The embodiment may then generate an executable game based on compiling the selected native platform library with the game engine. | 06-05-2014 |
Jeff Tomlinson, Hilton Head Island, SC US
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20140343956 | Linking the Role of Integrated Delivery Networks to Prescriber Behavior - The disclosure generally describes computer-implemented methods, software, and systems for identifying the role of Integrated Delivery Networks (IDNs) in determining prescriber behavior. An IDN is a network of facilities and providers that work together to offer a continuum of care to a specific geographic area or market, and is a type of managed care organization. The disclosure relates to implementations that facilitate the accessing of information from actors within a health care system and processing the information by an analytical infrastructure. | 11-20-2014 |
20150058028 | Identifying Performance Levels of a Product Within Integrated Delivery Networks - The disclosure generally describes computer-implemented methods, software, and systems for identifying the role of Integrated Delivery Networks (IDNs) in determining prescriber behavior, using an analytical and reporting infrastructure. The disclosure also describes determining a model role for the prescribing behavior of the prescribers affiliated with an IDN to establish a performance level of a drug. | 02-26-2015 |
20150058029 | Identifying Performance Levels of a Product Within Integrated Delivery Networks - The disclosure generally describes computer-implemented methods, software, and systems for modeling the possible outcomes of a negative event in the market place. A negative event may be any event that has a negative impact on the marketshare value for a product in a territory. The disclosure also describes, presenting marketing investments that will reduce impact on the marketshare based on the occurrence of a negative event, by an analytical infrastructure. | 02-26-2015 |
Jodi Tomlinson, Ponce Inlet, FL US
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20080250539 | Garment sleeve with knuckle protector and thumb aperture - A garment sleeve with knuckle protector and thumb aperture. A shield having knuckle thimbles attached to a shield base, is attached either to a sleeve inner surface or a sleeve outer surface. If the former, the sleeve incorporates sleeve thimble apertures through which the knuckle thimbles extend. Indicia may be inscribed on the knuckle thimbles for aesthetic reasons. Each knuckle thimble may incorporate a thimble void sized to admit a human knuckle on a side of the shield base opposite a thimble dome. A thumb aperture is located through the sleeve such that when the thumb of a wearer of the sleeve extends through the thumb aperture, the wearer's knuckles are disposed beneath, and protected by, the knuckle thimbles. | 10-16-2008 |
20090172860 | Garment with underarm externally accessible breast pockets and method of use - A garment with underarm externally accessible breast pockets and method of use. An upper body garment is disclosed having garment arms attached to a garment trunk, and a pocket mouth disposed under each garment arm. A pocket is attached to the garment trunk at each pocket mouth. A passenger positioned behind a driver wearing the upper body garment may insert hands and arms through the pocket mouths and into the pockets for warmth, security, and or intimacy enhancement. The pockets may terminate in conventional pocket shape, mitten shape, or glove shape, which latter two embodiments permit gripping of thumb lobes, major lobes, and/or finger lobes between the passenger thumbs and fingers, thus increasing passenger security. In another embodiment, non-slip material may be attached inside the pockets for increased passenger security. A method of use is disclosed wherein a passenger seated behind a driver inserts hands and arms into the pockets. | 07-09-2009 |
20090172861 | Garment with underarm externally accessible breast pockets and method of use - A garment with underarm externally accessible breast pockets and method of use. An upper body garment is disclosed having garment arms attached to a garment trunk, and a pocket mouth disposed under each garment arm. A pocket is attached to the garment trunk at each pocket mouth. A passenger positioned behind a driver wearing the upper body garment may insert hands and arms through the pocket mouths and into the pockets for warmth, security, and or intimacy enhancement. Divots sized to accept human fingertips may be attached to the pocket floors for increased security of grip. Alternate embodiment garments include divots sized to accept fingertips on the front outside of a garment or life preserver, and hand indentations sized to accept the palm side of a human hand on the front outside of a garment or life preserver. Methods of use are disclosed. | 07-09-2009 |
20090260132 | Clothing with complementary designs and method of use - Clothing with complementary designs. A plurality of upper body garmnents is disclosed, each with at least one design segment. The design segments are designed to mutually complement, so that when the design segments are placed adjacent each other they form a unified design. In this fashion a visual team or group identity is created, and the aesthetic appearance of the individuals wearing the upper body garments bearing design segments is enhanced. The instant invention may be used with individuals riding motorcycles in tandem, jet skiers, sledders, rowing teams, etc. A method of use is also disclosed wherein individuals wearing the upper body garments with design segments are positioned so that the design segments form a unified design. | 10-22-2009 |
John Tomlinson, Prarieville, LA US
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20120205833 | PELLETIZING HIGH MELT FLOW POLYSTYRENE - Methods and systems for pelletizing high melt flow polystyrene are described herein. The method generally includes providing a polystyrene including a melt flow index of about 16 g/10 min to about 34 g/10 min; extruding a strand of the polystyrene through a die head, wherein a temperature of the polystyrene at the die head is from about 370° to about 430° F.; and moving the strand through a bath, wherein a temperature of the bath is from about 95° to about 145° F. | 08-16-2012 |
John Tomlinson, Prairieville, LA US
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20120247687 | Polymer Melt Distributor Header Design - A vessel header comprising a plurality of lateral flow tubes arranged in a parallel configuration and entering the vessel header through alternating header penetrations with a single header penetration per lateral flow tube. A method of increasing the throughput of a polymerization reaction comprising conducting the polymerization reaction in a reaction vessel comprising a plurality of lateral flow tubes arranged in a parallel configuration and entering the vessel header through alternating header penetrations with a single header penetration per lateral flow tube wherein the polymerization reaction displays an increase in throughput of 10% and a decrease in volatiles of from 5% to 10% when compared to a polymerization reaction carried out in a reaction vessel lacking a plurality of lateral flow tubes arranged in a parallel configuration and entering the vessel header through alternating header penetrations with a single header penetration per lateral flow tube. | 10-04-2012 |
20120252975 | Swell Index of HIPS Using Additives - A process for producing a high impact polystyrene having a high swell index including feeding at least one vinyl aromatic monomer and at least one elastomer to at least one polymerization reactor to form a reaction mixture, polymerizing the reaction mixture, combining a chain transfer agent to the reaction mixture leaving the at least one polymerization reactor to form a combined mixture, sending the combined mixture to a devolatilization zone and obtaining a HIPS product having a high swell index. | 10-04-2012 |
John D. Tomlinson, Seattle, WA US
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20100276013 | FLOW CONTROL VALVE - In one embodiment, a constant-flow valve assembly is provided that comprises a first fluid passageway carrying fluid at a first fluid pressure, a piston chamber, and a second fluid passageway connected to the chamber and carrying fluid at the second fluid pressure. A third fluid passageway is configured to carry fluid at a third fluid pressure. An adjustable valve member is provided between the chamber and the third passageway to provide constant fluid flow to the third passageway. An adjustable restrictor assembly is positioned between the first and second fluid passageways. An inlet portion of the restrictor assembly receives fluid at the first fluid pressure and directs the fluid to a restrictor. An outlet portion receives fluid from the restrictor and directs the fluid to the second fluid passageway at the second fluid pressure. The restrictor is movable to adjust the position of entry and exit portions relative to the inlet and outlet portions to adjust a fluid flow rate through fluid pathway to the second fluid passageway, thereby adjusting the flow rate through the valve assembly. | 11-04-2010 |
20120279585 | FLOW CONTROL VALVE - A constant-flow valve assembly having a first passageway carrying fluid at a first pressure, a piston chamber, and a second passageway connected to the chamber and carrying fluid at the second pressure. A third passageway carries fluid at a third pressure. An adjustable valve is between the chamber and the third passageway, and an adjustable restrictor is positioned between the first and second passageways. An inlet portion of the restrictor assembly receives fluid at the first pressure and directs the fluid to a restrictor, and outlet portion directs the fluid to the second passageway at the second pressure. The restrictor is movable to adjust the position of entry and exit portions relative to the inlet and outlet portions to adjust a fluid flow rate to the second passageway to adjust the flow rate through the valve assembly. | 11-08-2012 |
20140131598 | FLOW CONTROL VALVE - In one embodiment, a constant-flow valve assembly is provided that comprises a first fluid passageway carrying fluid at a first fluid pressure, a piston chamber, and a second fluid passageway connected to the chamber and carrying fluid at the second fluid pressure. A third fluid passageway is configured to carry fluid at a third fluid pressure. An adjustable valve member is provided between the chamber and the third passageway to provide constant fluid flow to the third passageway. An adjustable restrictor assembly is positioned between the first and second fluid passageways. An inlet portion of the restrictor assembly receives fluid at the first fluid pressure and directs the fluid to a restrictor. An outlet portion receives fluid from the restrictor and directs the fluid to the second fluid passageway at the second fluid pressure. The restrictor is movable to adjust the position of entry and exit portions relative to the inlet and outlet portions to adjust a fluid flow rate through fluid pathway to the second fluid passageway, thereby adjusting the flow rate through the valve assembly. | 05-15-2014 |
John L. Tomlinson, Onalaska, WI US
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20120312885 | VARIABLE RATE HEATING FOR AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES - An exemplary temperature control system for animal confinement buildings includes an agricultural heater and a ventilation system. The agricultural heater is modified to be a variable rate heater using SmartBox technology or by applying appropriate control logic and outputs to a conventional room controller. A heat on/off relay of the room controller can serve as an enable signal connected to the SmartBox. Heating is controlled using a proportional-plus-integral algorithm for error correction. Error correction may be ceased when temperatures fall within a dead band. Heat is turned on when the temperature drops to an on temperature equal to a set point minus 0.5 F. Heat can be turned off when the heater has been at a minimum output level for a minimum output period (such as 90 seconds) and the temperature has not dropped below the on temperature during the minimum output period. An auto-variable radiant brooder may be incorporated. | 12-13-2012 |
Joseph Tomlinson, Park City, UT US
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20130056595 | MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC ARRAYS - A mount system for a photovoltaic (PV) panel array allows for ease of installation, flexibility of movement, and the ability to remove and redeploy the system as needed. The mounting system includes a plurality of standoff mounts which are secured to a substrate in a grid system, elongated mounting rails which are secured onto the standoff mounts in parallel, and attachment rails secured to opposing side edges of the PV panels. The attachment rails and mounting rails include interfitting mating formations which interlock to suspend the PV panels between the mounting rails and above the substrate. | 03-07-2013 |
20130060396 | SYSTEM FOR TRACKING AND ALLOCATING RENEWABLE ENERGY CONTRIBUTIONS TO A MODULAR RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEM - A modular photovolataic (PV) array system includes a PV array installed onto a fleet vehicle such as a trailer, bus etc., a host control system into which a plurality of fleet vehicles can connect to collectively generate electricity, and a subscriber system which collectively tracks energy generation and allocates respective contributions to the system. | 03-07-2013 |
Leroy Omar Tomlinson, Houston, TX US
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20120111009 | SYSTEM FOR COOLING SYNGAS - A system includes a syngas cooler configured to cool a syngas. The syngas cooler includes a first syngas cooler section configured to cool the syngas and a second syngas cooler section configured to cool the syngas and generate a first superheated steam with an enthalpy of less than approximately 3800 kJ/kg. | 05-10-2012 |
20140116049 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING BOILER FEEDWATER - A system includes a first steam generator configured to generate a first boiler feedwater, a second steam generator configured to generate a second boiler feedwater, a common boiler feedwater configured to combine the first boiler feedwater and the second boiler feedwater to produce a common boiler feedwater, and a heater configured to receive the common boiler feedwater to heat a gas. | 05-01-2014 |
Leroy Omar Tomlinson, Schenectady, NY US
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20090038313 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SUPPLYING PRESSURE FOR SPRAY INLET TEMPERATURE SUPPRESSOR OF GAS TURBINES - An apparatus for supplying water to a misting system for an inlet of a gas turbine, includes a diversion of heated feedwater from a loop and to a pump, the pump providing high-pressure feedwater to the misting system. A combined cycle power plant and a method for supplying water are provided. | 02-12-2009 |
Lynn Tomlinson, Tulsa, OK US
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20080244962 | Process for Co-Producing Jet Fuel and LPG from Renewable Sources - The present invention generally relates to a method for producing an isoparaffinic product useful as jet fuel from a renewable feedstock. The method may also include co-producing a jet fuel and a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) fraction from a renewable feedstock. The method includes hydrotreating the renewable feedstock to produce a hydrotreating unit heavy fraction that includes n-paraffins and hydroisomerizing the hydrotreating unit heavy fraction to produce a hydroizomerizing unit heavy fraction that includes isoparaffins. The method also includes recycling the hydroisomerizing unit heavy fraction through the hydroisomerization unit to produce an isoparaffinic product that may be fractionated into a jet fuel and an LPG fraction. The present invention also relates to a jet fuel produced from a renewable feedstock having improved cold flow properties. | 10-09-2008 |
20100043279 | HYDROCRACKING PROCESS FOR BIOLOGICAL FEEDSTOCKS AND HYDROCARBONS PRODUCED THEREFROM - A process for hydrocracking biomass, and the hydrocarbons produced therefrom. A feed stream having free fatty acids, fatty acid esters, or combinations thereof is contacted with a first catalyst under hydrogen pressure and heat. The hydrocarbon product stream which is comprised predominantly of n-paraffins is separated into heavy and light fractions. The heavy fraction is contacted with a second catalyst under hydrogen pressure and heat to produce an effluent stream which is combined with the light n-paraffin fraction to form a unique middle distillate product useful as a diesel or jet fuel. | 02-25-2010 |
20110071327 | PROCESS FOR CO-PRODUCING JET FUEL AND LPG FROM RENEWABLE SOURCES - The present invention generally relates to a method for producing an isoparaffinic product useful as jet fuel from a renewable feedstock. The method may also include co-producing a jet fuel and a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) fraction from a renewable feedstock. The method includes hydrotreating the renewable feedstock to produce a hydrotreating unit heavy fraction that includes n-paraffins and hydroisomerizing the hydrotreating unit heavy fraction to produce a hydroizomerizing unit heavy fraction that includes isoparaffins. The method also includes recycling the hydroisomerizing unit heavy fraction through the hydroisomerization unit to produce an isoparaffinic product that may be fractionated into a jet fuel and an LPG fraction. The present invention also relates to a jet fuel produced from a renewable feedstock having improved cold flow properties. | 03-24-2011 |
Michael Tomlinson, Spring Hill, FL US
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20140041756 | Liquid Transfer System - A novel system for safely transferring liquids from containers such as plastic jugs that are sealed by frangible seals, to conventional drums of the character having coupler-operated extractor valves. In one form of the invention, a standard coupler mechanism has been modified in a manner to provide means for rupturing the frangible seal of the sealed container without adversely affecting the manner in which the coupler is used to operate the extractor valve that is carried by the drum to which the liquid is to be transferred. Additionally, a novel adapter member has been provided for interconnecting the sealed container to the coupler mechanism. | 02-13-2014 |
Michael Tomlinson, Erie, CO US
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20130040098 | BENZOXAZINE STRUCTURES - Embodiments of the invention are directed toward benzoxazine composite structures and the application thereof. In some embodiments, a radome can be constructed from a benzoxazine composite structure. A benzoxazine structure can include a low density core with one or two benzoxazine composite face skins. The benzoxazine face skins can include reinforcement materials to provide structural strength. Such radomes and/or benzoxazine structures can be used in various maritime, aircraft, rocket, missile, and/or automobile applications. In particular, radomes can be used to house communication equipment such as antennas and the like. | 02-14-2013 |
Patricia M. Tomlinson, Sammamish, WA US
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20130211973 | INVENTORY SYSTEM FOR STAGERS, DESIGNERS AND CUSTOMERS - An online web-based, membership-based inventory system for stagers and designers which includes a processor working with a stored program to enable the storage, rental and sale of inventory items, which includes a membership portion for reviewing and accepting membership applications, a warehouse storage of inventory items, a warehouse inventory portion for storing information concerning inventory items available to the membership; a communication portion enabling the membership to access the stored information in the warehouse inventory portion and to select items from available inventory for rent and/or purchase; and an accounting portion for tracking rental or purchase of inventory items from the inventory warehouse. | 08-15-2013 |
Paul Tomlinson, Masontown, PA US
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20130199385 | AUTOMATED HEAT TRANSFER PRESS - Exemplary presses, e.g., for applying indicia to garments by application of heat, are disclosed. For example, a press may include an upper platen, and a lower platen disposed below and generally aligned with the upper platen. The press may further include a support head adapted to move the upper platen between an open position, wherein the upper and lower platens are spaced away from one another, and a closed position, wherein the upper platen is pressed against the lower platen. In some exemplary approaches, the support head may extend from an axial support of the press. The support head may be configured to rotate about the axial support while maintaining the platens in a parallel alignment with one another as the support head rotates about the axial support. In some examples, the operation of the press is generally automated. | 08-08-2013 |
Paul Tomlinson, Carmichaels, PA US
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20130233493 | THREADABLE HEAT TRANSFER PRESS WITH ADJUSTABLE STAND - Exemplary presses, e.g., for applying indicia to garments by application of heat, are disclosed. For example, a press may include an upper platen, and a lower platen disposed below and generally aligned with the upper platen. The press may further include a support head adapted to move the upper platen between an open position, wherein the upper and lower platens are spaced away from one another, and a closed position, wherein the upper platen is pressed against the lower platen. Exemplary presses may further include a stand supporting the press. | 09-12-2013 |
Robert C. Tomlinson, Greer, SC US
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20140060578 | Robotic Carpet and Rug Deep Cleaner - This invention combines multiple tasks associated with carpet deep cleaning. It includes a self-propelled cleaner and guide system that will dispense, brush and retrieve a dry carpet cleaning pretreatment and powder across the surface of the carpet. | 03-06-2014 |
Ronald Charles Tomlinson, Sudbury, MA US
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20150025070 | NOVEL 2-PIPERIDIN-1-YL-ACETAMIDE COMPOUNDS FOR USE AS TANKYRASE INHIBITORS - The present invention provides for compounds of formula (I): | 01-22-2015 |
Ronald Charles Tomlinson, Marlborough, MA US
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20090048250 | INDAZOLINONE COMPOSITIONS USEFUL AS KINASE INHIBITORS - The present invention provides compounds of formula I: | 02-19-2009 |
Roydan T. Tomlinson, College Place, WA US
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20130126396 | Sorting apparatus - A sorting apparatus is described, and which includes a conveyor which transports a produce stream for inspection. A product separation surface is mounted near the distal end of the conveyor, and the produce stream passes over the product separation surface, and is slowed to a speed such that the produce stream falls substantially immediately vertically downwardly. An inspection zone is located downstream relative to the product separation surface. An imaging device is provided, and which images the produce stream passing through the inspection zone; an illumination device is provided for illuminating the produce stream passing through the inspection zone, and an ejector assembly is located downstream of the inspection zone and which removes unwanted solid material in the produce stream having undesirable characteristics. | 05-23-2013 |
20130277284 | Sorting Apparatus - A sorting apparatus is described, and which includes a conveyor which transports a produce stream for inspection. The conveyor has various regions formed in part of ridges, troughs and apertures which reduce the weight of the produce stream, as well as reduces the vertical and horizontal components of motion of the produce stream, as the produce stream progresses from one end to the other. | 10-24-2013 |
Samuel J. Tomlinson, Madison Heights, VA US
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20130087125 | DEMAND VALVE - A fuel system | 04-11-2013 |
Scott Tomlinson, Portland, OR US
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20090047645 | Sports electronic training system, and applications thereof - A sports electronic training system, and applications thereof, are disclosed. In an embodiment, the system comprises at least one monitor and a portable electronic processing device for receiving data from the at least one monitor and providing feedback to an individual based on the received data. The monitor can be a motion monitor that measures an individual's performance such as, for example, speed, pace and distance for a runner. Other monitors might include a heart rate monitor, a temperature monitor, an altimeter, et cetera. Feedback provided to a user typically includes, for example, training information such as whether the user is satisfying specific workout and/or training criteria. In an embodiment, the functionality of the sports electronic training system is enhanced by enabling the portable electronic processing device to interact with other devices and applications, for example, using the Internet. | 02-19-2009 |
20090048044 | Sports electronic training system with sport ball, and applications thereof - A sports electronic training system with sport ball, and applications thereof, are disclosed. In an embodiment, the system comprises at least one monitor and an electronic processing device for receiving data from the at least one monitor and providing feedback to an individual based on the received data. The monitor can be a motion monitor that measures an individual's performance such as, for example, speed, pace and distance for a runner. Other monitors might include a heart rate monitor, a temperature monitor, an altimeter, et cetera. In an embodiment, a sport ball that includes a motion monitor for monitoring motion of the sport ball stores an identification value received when a shoe that includes a motion monitor contacts the sport ball. The stored identification value serves as a record of the contact. | 02-19-2009 |
20090313857 | Shoe Housing - The invention relates to a shoe with a sole unit, where the sole unit includes a recess for removably receiving a housing of an electronic assembly, for example, an electronic pedometer, an accelerometer, or a speed sensor. Further, the invention relates to a housing for receiving an electronic assembly, for example, a pedometer, an accelerometer, or a speed sensor, where the housing has an outer shape corresponding to the shape of a recess formed in a shoe sole. | 12-24-2009 |
20100292599 | Portable Fitness Monitoring Systems With Displays and Applications Thereof - Portable fitness monitoring systems with displays, and applications thereof, are disclosed. In an embodiment, a method of providing training feedback to an individual using a heart rate sensor and a display module supported by the individual during a physical activity, the method including the steps of: (a) determining a maximum heart rate value for the individual; (b) defining a heart rate zone as a range of heart rate values that correspond to a range of percentages of the maximum heart rate value; (c) associating a color with the heart rate zone; (d) wirelessly transmitting heart rate data from the heart rate sensor to the display module during the physical activity; and (e) visually displaying the color associated with the heart rate zone to the individual on the display module during the physical activity in response to the heart rate data. | 11-18-2010 |
20110239488 | Shoe Housing - The invention relates to a shoe with a sole unit, where the sole unit includes a recess for removably receiving a housing of an electronic assembly, for example, an electronic pedometer, an accelerometer, or a speed sensor. Further, the invention relates to a housing for receiving an electronic assembly, for example, a pedometer, an accelerometer, or a speed sensor, where the housing has an outer shape corresponding to the shape of a recess formed in a shoe sole. | 10-06-2011 |
20120095356 | Portable Fitness Monitoring Systems With Displays and Applications Thereof - Portable fitness monitoring systems with displays, and applications thereof, are disclosed. In an embodiment, a method of providing training feedback to an individual using a heart rate sensor and a display module supported by the individual during a physical activity includes the steps of determining a maximum heart rate value for the individual, defining a heart rate zone as a range of heart rate values that correspond to a range of percentages of the maximum heart rate value, associating a color with the heart rate zone, wirelessly transmitting heart rate data from the heart rate sensor to the display module during the physical activity, and displaying the color associated with the heart rate zone to the individual on the display module during the physical activity in response to the heart rate data. | 04-19-2012 |
20130162427 | Portable Fitness Monitoring Systems With Displays and Applications Thereof - Portable fitness monitoring systems with displays, and applications thereof, are disclosed. In an embodiment, a portable fitness monitoring device for monitoring an individual during a physical activity may include an article for wearing adapted to releasably fix the portable fitness monitoring device to the individual's body, a sensor adapted to sense performance parameter information, a display adapted to present visual output to the individual, and a memory operatively coupled to a processor. The memory may store computer readable instruction that, when executed by the processor, cause the portable fitness monitoring device to generate a first visual output for the display that includes an indication of the intensity level that the individual should be performing at, and generate a second visual output for the display that includes an indication of the intensity level that the individual is currently performing at. | 06-27-2013 |
20130173033 | Sports Electronic Training System with Sport Ball, and Applications Thereof - A sports electronic training system with sport ball, and applications thereof, are disclosed. In an embodiment, the system comprises at least one monitor and an electronic processing device for receiving data from the at least one monitor and providing feedback to an individual based on the received data. The monitor can be a motion monitor that measures an individual's performance such as, for example, speed, pace and distance for a runner. Other monitors might include a heart rate monitor, a temperature monitor, an altimeter, et cetera. In an embodiment, a sport ball that includes a motion monitor for monitoring motion of the sport ball stores an identification value received when a shoe that includes a motion monitor contacts the sport ball. The stored identification value serves as a record of the contact. | 07-04-2013 |
20130247423 | SHOE HOUSING - The invention relates to a shoe with a sole unit, where the sole unit includes a recess for removably receiving a housing of an electronic assembly, for example, an electronic pedometer, an accelerometer, or a speed sensor. Further, the invention relates to a housing for receiving an electronic assembly, for example, a pedometer, an accelerometer, or a speed sensor, where the housing has an outer shape corresponding to the shape of a recess formed in a shoe sole. | 09-26-2013 |
20140249661 | PORTABLE FITNESS MONITORING SYSTEMS WITH DISPLAYS AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF - Portable fitness monitoring systems with displays, and applications thereof, are disclosed. In an embodiment, a method of providing performance feedback to an individual using a portable fitness monitoring device is provided. The method may include sensing performance parameter information during the physical activity, generating a first visual output that includes an indication of the intensity level that the individual should be performing at, and generating a second visual output that includes an indication of the intensity level that the individual is currently performing at. | 09-04-2014 |
20140342329 | Sports Electronic Training System, and Applications Thereof - A sports electronic training system, and applications thereof, are disclosed. In an embodiment, a portable performance monitoring system for monitoring an individual's performance during a physical activity includes a motion monitor adapted to be physically coupled to the individual during the activity and a portable electronic processing device adapted to be physically coupled to the individual during the activity. The portable electronic processing device includes a wireless personal-area network transceiver adapted for wireless communication with the motion monitor, a memory adapted to store workout program data, a processor adapted to determine performance information for the individual, and an output adapted to provide feedback to the individual based on the performance information and the workout program data. | 11-20-2014 |
Simon Tomlinson, Skillman, NJ US
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20140289011 | PARI-MUTUEL PREDICTION MARKETS AND THEIR USES - Computer-implemented methods and apparatus for generating prediction markets are described to gauge business uncertainties surrounding a project with an uncertain timeline and/or an uncertain result. Such prediction markets can be used in any industry segment and across business functions, including research and development (R&D), marketing, executive functions and others. Traditional prediction markets, like equity markets, require liquidity for success. By introducing a pari-mutuel prediction input platform, the present invention describes a modified prediction market that elicits more accurate predictions surrounding business decisions. | 09-25-2014 |
Stephen Tomlinson, Pleasant, SC US
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20080267980 | Complement Receptor 2 Targeted Complement Modulators - Modulation of the complement system represents a therapeutic modality for numerous pathologic conditions associated with complement activation. In a strategy to prepare complement inhibitors that are targeted to sites of complement activation and disease, compositions comprising a complement inhibitor linked to complement receptor (CR) 2 are disclosed. The disclosed are compositions can be used in methods of treating pathogenic diseases and inflammatory conditions by modulating the complement system. | 10-30-2008 |
Stephen Tomlinson, Mount Pleasant, SC US
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20080221011 | Targeting complement factor H for treatment of diseases - The invention provides a CR2-FH molecule comprising a CR2 portion comprising CR2 protein or a fragment thereof and a FH portion comprising a factor H protein or a fragment thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising a CR2-FH molecule. Also provided are methods of using the compositions for treatment diseases in which the alternative complement pathway is implicated, such as age-related macular degeneration, rheumatoid arthritis, and ischemia reperfusion. | 09-11-2008 |
20110014270 | PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF ISCHEMIA-REPERFUSION INJURY AND RELATED CONDITIONS - Disclosed are Lipids, Annexin, and Lipid-Annexin Complexes for Use in the Prevention and/or Treatment of Ischemia-Reperfusion injury and reperfusion injury associated with a variety of diseases and conditions. Also disclosed are therapeutic targets and compositions for the prevention and treatment of ischemia-reperfusion injury and diseases and conditions associated with ischemia-reperfusion injury. | 01-20-2011 |
20110015127 | TARGETING COMPLEMENT FACTOR H FOR TREATMENT OF DISEASES - The invention provides a CR2-FH molecule comprising a CR2 portion comprising CR2 protein or a fragment thereof and a FH portion comprising a factor H protein or a fragment thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising a CR2-FH molecule. Also provided are methods of using the compositions for treatment diseases in which the alternative complement pathway is implicated, such as age-related macular degeneration, rheumatoid arthritis, and ischemia reperfusion. | 01-20-2011 |
20120014952 | COMPLEMENT RECEPTOR 2 TARGETED COMPLEMENT MODULATORS - Modulation of the complement system represents a therapeutic modality for numerous pathologic conditions associated with complement activation. In a strategy to prepare complement inhibitors that are targeted to sites of complement activation and disease, compositions comprising a complement inhibitor linked to complement receptor (CR) 2 are disclosed. The disclosed are compositions can be used in methods of treating pathogenic diseases and inflammatory conditions by modulating the complement system. | 01-19-2012 |
20120015871 | COMPLEMENT RECEPTOR 2 TARGETED COMPLEMENT MODULATORS - Modulation of the complement system represents a therapeutic modality for numerous pathologic conditions associated with complement activation. In a strategy to prepare complement inhibitors that are targeted to sites of complement activation and disease, compositions comprising a complement inhibitor linked to complement receptor (CR) 2 are disclosed. The disclosed are compositions can be used in methods of treating pathogenic diseases and inflammatory conditions by modulating the complement system. | 01-19-2012 |
20120015872 | COMPLEMENT RECEPTOR 2 TARGETED COMPLEMENT MODULATORS - Modulation of the complement system represents a therapeutic modality for numerous pathologic conditions associated with complement activation. In a strategy to prepare complement inhibitors that are targeted to sites of complement activation and disease, compositions comprising a complement inhibitor linked to complement receptor (CR) 2 are disclosed. The disclosed are compositions can be used in methods of treating pathogenic diseases and inflammatory conditions by modulating the complement system. | 01-19-2012 |
20120171206 | METHODS OF STIMULATING LIVER REGENERATION - Provided herein are methods and compositions, including pharmaceutical compositions, for stimulating liver regeneration after partial hepatectomy, massive liver resection and toxic injury, or following liver transplantation, including small-for-size liver transplantation, by inhibiting activation of complement. | 07-05-2012 |
20130171236 | Prevention and Treatment of Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury and Related Conditions - Disclosed are lipids, annexin, and lipid-annexin complexes for use in the prevention and/or treatment of ischemia-reperfusion injury and reperfusion injury associated with a variety of diseases and conditions. Also disclosed are therapeutic targets and compositions for the prevention and treatment of ischemia-reperfusion injury and diseases and conditions associated with ischemia-reperfusion injury. | 07-04-2013 |
20140073572 | TARGETING COMPLEMENT FACTOR H FOR TREATMENT OF DISEASES - The invention provides a CR2-FH molecule comprising a CR2 portion comprising CR2 protein or a fragment thereof and a FH portion comprising a factor H protein or a fragment thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising a CR2-FH molecule. Also provided are methods of using the compositions for treatment diseases in which the alternative complement pathway is implicated, such as age-related macular degeneration, rheumatoid arthritis, and ischemia reperfusion. | 03-13-2014 |
Stephen Tomlinson, Mt. Pleasant, SC US
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20100036095 | Human CD59 mutants with modulated complement binding activity - Disclosed are compositions and methods using mutant CD59. Also disclosed is new insight into the CD59-C8/C9 binding interface and engineered soluble CD59 molecules with significantly improved complement inhibitory activity. | 02-11-2010 |
Steven Wesley Tomlinson, Brownsburg, IN US
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20120144843 | GAS TURBINE ENGINE AND COOLING SYSTEM - One embodiment of the present invention is a unique gas turbine engine. Another embodiment is a unique cooling system for a gas turbine engine. Other embodiments include apparatuses, systems, devices, hardware, methods, and combinations for cooling one or more objects of cooling. Further embodiments, forms, features, aspects, benefits, and advantages of the present application shall become apparent from the description and figures provided herewith. | 06-14-2012 |
Suzanne M. Tomlinson, Galveston, TX US
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20130035284 | SMALL-MOLECULE INHIBITORS OF DENGUE AND WEST NILE VIRUS PROTEASES - The present invention concerns methods and compositions involving small molecule inhibitors for the treatment or prophylaxis of flavivirus infection, such as dengue virus and West Nile virus. | 02-07-2013 |
Terrence M. Tomlinson, Pipe Creek, TX US
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20140157841 | WHEEL LOCKING SYSTEM - One or more embodiments of a combination wheel locking system are provided herein. The combination wheel locking system can be used to prevent access to one or more lug nuts on a wheel. The combination wheel locking system and anti-theft device can include a combination master lock system for operatively engaging and releasing from a portion of a wheel. | 06-12-2014 |
Thomas Tomlinson, West Chester, OH US
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20090142548 | AIR COOLED GAS TURBINE COMPONENTS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING AND REPAIRING THE SAME - A component suitable for use in a gas turbine engine. The component includes a substrate defining a surface of the component and has a first surface and a second surface. At least one aperture extends through the substrate from the first surface to the second surface, and has a first open area. The component has a first coating on at least one of the first surface and the second surface adjacent to the at least one aperture. The component also has a second coating overlying the first coating adjacent to the at least one aperture, such that at least a portion of the first coating is exposed adjacent to the at least one aperture. The first coating defines a second open area which is smaller than the first open area. In another aspect, a method of manufacturing a component suitable for use in a gas turbine engine, comprising the steps of forming the component from a substrate having a first surface and a second surface, forming at least one aperture through the substrate from the first surface to the second surface having a first open area, applying a first coating to at least one of the first surface and the second surface adjacent to the at least one aperture, the aperture remaining at least partially unobstructed by the first coating, applying a second coating to the first coating adjacent to the at least one aperture, the aperture remaining at least partially unobstructed by the second coating, and removing the second coating from the aperture, leaving most or all of the first coating to define a second open area which is smaller than the first open area. In a further aspect, a method of repairing a component suitable for use in a gas turbine engine, the method comprising the steps of removing coatings from the component, repairing any defects in the substrate of the component, and applying coatings as described herein. | 06-04-2009 |
Thomas John Tomlinson, West Chester, OH US
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20090108134 | ICING PROTECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENHANCING HEAT TRANSFER - An icing protection system and method for enhancing heat transfer includes a substrate having an inner wall, an outer wall and a thickness separating the inner wall and the outer wall. A metallic layer deposited on the inner wall of the substrate by an electric arc thermal spray deposition process using at least one metallic wire has a thickness between about 0.203 mm (0.008 inches) and about 0.432 mm (0.017 inches), a surface roughness greater than about 12.7 microns (500 micro-inches) Ra, and a heat transfer augmentation of at least about 1.1. The metallic layer is formed on the inner wall from an M-Cr—Al alloy where M is selected from Fe, Co and Ni. The metallic layer defines a plurality of turbulators that act as micro-fins to enhance heat transfer from a heated gas in flow communication with the metallic layer through the substrate to prevent the formation of ice on the outer wall. | 04-30-2009 |
20110302781 | METHOD FOR PROVIDING RUB COATINGS FOR GAS TURBINE ENGINE COMPRESSORS - Rub coatings, and methods for applying rub coatings, are provided for compressor assemblies of gas turbine engine assemblies. The coating may be applied as an initial coating to a new surface of a component, as well as a repair and replacement corrosion resistant rub coating for applying to a previously coated component of a gas turbine engine assembly such as a compressor casing. The method includes the steps of providing a component of a gas turbine engine assembly, the component having predetermined dimensions and specifications for operational use in an engine assembly. The component has a surface having a damaged rub coating thereon, the damaged rub coating not in compliance with the predetermined dimensions and specifications. The method includes removing the non-compliant damaged rub coating to expose the surface. Next, a repair corrosion resistant rub coating comprising MCrAlX is applied to the surface. Finally, the repair corrosion resistant rub coating comprising MCrAlX is machined to restore the coated component to comply with the predetermined dimensions and specifications. | 12-15-2011 |
20130095344 | THERMAL BARRIER COATING SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES THEREFOR - Coating systems and processes by which the coating systems can be deposited to be resistant to contaminants, and particularly resistant to infiltration and damage caused by CMAS. The coating systems include inner and outer ceramic layers, each having a microstructure characterized by splats and horizontal porosity. The inner ceramic layer consists essentially of zirconia stabilized by about 6 to about 9 weight percent yttria. The outer ceramic layer overlies and contacts the inner ceramic layer to define the outermost surface of the coating system. The outer ceramic layer consists essentially of zirconia stabilized by about 25 to about 75 weight percent yttria, has a thickness that is less than the thickness of the inner ceramic layer, and has a porosity level that is lower than that of the inner ceramic layer. | 04-18-2013 |
20140248425 | AIR COOLED GAS TURBINE COMPONENTS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING AND REPAIRING SAME - A method of manufacturing a component suitable for use in a gas turbine engine, comprising the steps of forming the component from a substrate having a first surface and a second surface, forming at least one aperture through the substrate from the first surface to the second surface having a first open area, applying a first coating to at least one of the first surface and the second surface adjacent to the at least one aperture, the aperture remaining at least partially unobstructed by the first coating, applying a second coating to the first coating adjacent to the at least one aperture, the aperture remaining at least partially unobstructed by the second coating, and removing the second coating from the aperture, leaving most or all of the first coating to define a second open area which is smaller than the first open area. In a further aspect, a method of repairing a component suitable for use in a gas turbine engine, the method comprising the steps of removing coatings from the component, repairing any defects in the substrate of the component, and applying coatings as described herein. | 09-04-2014 |
20140377473 | THERMAL BARRIER COATING SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES THEREFOR - Coating systems and processes by which the coating systems can be deposited to be resistant to contaminants, and particularly resistant to infiltration and damage caused by CMAS. The coating systems include inner and outer ceramic layers, each having a microstructure characterized by splats and horizontal porosity. The inner ceramic layer consists essentially of zirconia stabilized by about 6 to about 9 weight percent yttria. The outer ceramic layer overlies and contacts the inner ceramic layer to define the outermost surface of the coating system. The outer ceramic layer consists essentially of zirconia stabilized by about 25 to about 75 weight percent yttria, has a thickness that is less than the thickness of the inner ceramic layer, and has a porosity level that is lower than that of the inner ceramic layer. | 12-25-2014 |
Tom Tomlinson, West Chester, OH US
Wendy M. Tomlinson, La Grange, GA US
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20120091289 | WIRE AND CATHETER RETENTION DEVICE - A device for organizing wire or tubing comprising a base having top and bottom surfaces; at least one retention member associated with and raised above the plane of the base. The retention member has a first side, second side, and an upper surface, a slit defined between the first and second side, the slit having upper and lower openings, the upper opening extending from the upper surface toward the base, the lower opening extending to a horizontal channel defined between the first and second sides. The channel has a larger diameter than the width of the slit lower opening. The first and second sides of the retention member have sufficient deformability so as to be separable to enable the width of the slit to be increased to permit insertion of at least one length or loop of wire or tubing into the slit and into the channel. | 04-19-2012 |
William J. Tomlinson, Greenville, VA US
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20090090519 | Equine hoof rasp - The equine hoof rasp is used by a horse owner to keep healthy, balanced hooves between the five to eight week intervals before a farrier visit. The equine hoof rasp has an elongated peanut-shaped handle with a front end and a rear end. The rear end is larger than the front end. The handle has a V-shaped cutout extending from the rear end to the front end. The V-shaped cutout forms a concave middle for mounting a pair of rasps at an angle. To hold the rasps, there is a pair of congruent retaining shields. The shields form an open rectangular middle section. The open rectangular middle section frames the rasps when the rasps are mounted in the peanut-shaped handle. | 04-09-2009 |
William M. Tomlinson, Cambridge, MA US
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20100151432 | COLLECTING USER RESPONSES OVER A NETWORK - The disclosure includes a method of collecting user responses to questions over a network. The method includes receiving sets of data identifying a question and possible responses. The method includes sending one set of data for presentation of the question and possible responses and user selection of at least one of the possible responses. The method further includes receiving data identifying user selections of at least one of the possible responses of the set of data. | 06-17-2010 |