Ulrich, US
Amy Mcswain Ulrich, Lake Wylie, SC US
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20100297905 | BLEND OF LYOCELL AND FLAME RESISTANT FIBERS FOR PROTECTIVE GARMENTS - A unique blend of fibers used to create a yarn or fabric useful in protective garments including a lyocell fiber, and a flame resistant fiber that is not a modacrylic and/or does not require the emission of gases and/or acids for flame resistance. The lyocell fiber is approximately 5% to 55% of the blend, and the flame resistant fiber is approximately 45% to 95% of the blend. The resulting fabric requires no post treatment for flame resistance. | 11-25-2010 |
Bradley D. Ulrich, Chicago, IL US
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20090269284 | CONTRAST AGENTS - The present invention relates generally to multimodal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast agents. In particular, the present invention provides a MRI contrast agent configured to manipulate both the longitudinal (T | 10-29-2009 |
20130108554 | CONTRAST AGENTS | 05-02-2013 |
Brian Keith Ulrich, Jamestown, NC US
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20110139307 | DISTRESSING PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR APPLYING SUCH PROCESS - A method is provided for treating the decorative face of a panel to simulate the visual effect of a distressed panel. The decorative face may include at least a layer of wood or the like. The method may involve passing the panel with respect to two or more distressing tools. The passing may be performed in an automated way by first driving means. The method may also involve advancing the distressing tools intermittently toward the moving panel to apply distress marks. The intermittently advancing may be performed in an automated way by second, third and optional further driving means. At least one of the passing of the panel and the advancing of the distressing tools toward the moving panel may be performed according to an irregular rhythm in order to obtain irregularly spaced distress marks. At least one of the first driving means, the second driving means, the third driving means, and the optional further driving means is steered by and therefore coupled to program means. | 06-16-2011 |
Craig J. Ulrich, Owatonna, MN US
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20100077904 | CONVERTIBLE PERCUSSION CART-PLATFORM SYSTEM - A convertible percussion cart-platform system includes first and second instrument platforms that are shiftable between a transportation position and a performance position for moving and positioning musical instruments and a player platform that is shiftable between folded and unfolded positions for allowing a user to perform on instruments supported by first and second instrument platforms in the performance position. | 04-01-2010 |
Daniel Ulrich, Hamilton, OH US
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20090273481 | Solar-Charged Power Source - A solar-charged power source for use in powering an electronic device, such as a game camera, comprises a housing, a photovoltaic cell provided on an upper surface of the housing, a battery and electronic circuitry, including a microcontroller, contained within the housing. A display is mounted on an outer surface of the housing and provides a user selectable indication of a microcontroller determined condition of the power source including the current charge state of the battery, a real time solar value indicating the electrical current production of the photovoltaic cell, a computed daily solar average and a weekly solar average of the current produced by the photovoltaic cell, based on the energy consumption requirements of the powered device. | 11-05-2009 |
20100079592 | Method for Monitoring a Predetermined Photographed Area Via A Website - A method for monitoring an area with digital cameras via the Internet is disclosed which uses a database and server to provide user interface to the camera and storage capabilities. | 04-01-2010 |
20100238985 | Cellular Uploader for Digital Game Camera - A communications device for communicating digital data from an electronic device, such as a game camera or a game feeder, to a central administrative server via a machine to machine network, such as a cellular telecommunications network. More specifically, the present relates to a cellular uploader that is programmed via software to communicate data between a digital camera and a server hosting a game management website. | 09-23-2010 |
David J. Ulrich, Sunman, IN US
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20100005589 | Apparatus and Method for Closing Hospital Bed Gaps - A patient support including a frame, a mattress supported by the frame, and a set of siderails configured to block egress of a patient from the patient support. The siderails are configured to reduce gaps defined between the siderails and the other components of the patient support. | 01-14-2010 |
20120102647 | HOSPITAL BED - A bed having a frame and a deck is disclosed. The deck has at least a horizontal position and a chair position. The deck has an adjustable-length foot section. | 05-03-2012 |
David J. Ulrich, Macungie, PA US
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20080251400 | Golf ball warmer - A golf ball warming apparatus structured to retain up to six golf balls in a warming pouch with a flip-top closure having a configuration of dual vertical, parallel channels connected, at their respective distal ends, by a U-shaped channel and having a plurality of warming pockets for containing heating elements for warming and re-warming the golf balls, the warming pockets being located immediately adjacent to and in thermal conduction with the warming pouch. Additionally, the walls between the warming pouch and the warming pockets may contain a series of slots to augment the warming and re-warming of the golf balls. | 10-16-2008 |
David John Ulrich, Sunman, IN US
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20110005000 | Mattress and bed deck cover - The present invention relates to a cover for a mattress and bed deck. More particularly, the present invention relates to a mattress and bed deck cover for an adjustable bed that reduces the exposure of the mattress and bed deck to unsanitary conditions. | 01-13-2011 |
20110138533 | Mattress and bed deck cover - The present invention relates to a cover for a mattress and bed deck. More particularly, the present invention relates to a mattress and bed deck cover for an adjustable bed that reduces the exposure of the mattress and bed deck to unsanitary conditions. | 06-16-2011 |
Dennis Sanford Ulrich, Coloma, MI US
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20100132213 | CONTACT FLASH DRYER AND METHOD OF CONTACT FLASH DRYING - An apparatus and method operations are provided for flash drying paste provided on strips of battery plate grids, wherein the paste is dried through contact with a plurality of heated rollers. The plurality of heated rollers are individually driven and heating of the heated rollers is controlled on an individual basis with a feedback loop. The plurality of heated rollers are positioned so as to move the pasted strip of battery plates through contact with the heated rollers; as a result of this contact with the heated rollers, moisture is removed from the paste, so as to provide a pasted strip that with a sufficiently low moisture content to be divided into battery plate grids. | 06-03-2010 |
Edward Jaye Ulrich, Taylor, AZ US
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20130134073 | Fine Separation Apparatus - An apparatus for separating fine particles from an incoming stream of solid particles has a chute with openings that interface with respective inlets of a plenum. The incoming stream of solid particles enters the top of the chute. Nozzles direct gas jets into the chute transversely to the incoming stream of solid particles toward the openings. The gas jets blow the fine particles from the stream through the openings into the plenum. The remaining solid particles fall under gravity and exit the chute for further processing or disposal. The fine particles pass through the plenum under gravity and with the gas flow, exiting the plenum for disposal or further processing. | 05-30-2013 |
Evan R. Ulrich, Frederick, MD US
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20110062278 | CONTROLLABLE MINIATURE MONO-WING AIRCRAFT - Micro/nano mono-wing aircraft with the wing configured as a winged seed (Samara) is uniquely suited for autonomous or remotely controlled operation in confined environments for surrounding images acquisition. The aircraft is capable of effective autorotation and steady hovering. The wing is flexibly connected to a fuselage via a servo-mechanism which is controlled to change the wing's orientation to control the flight trajectory and characteristics. A propeller on the fuselage rotates about the axis oriented to oppose a torque created about the longitudinal axis of the fuselage and is controlled to contribute in the aircraft maneuvers. A controller, either ON-board or OFF-board, creates input command signals to control the operation of the aircraft based on a linear control model identified as a result of extensive experimentations with a number of models. | 03-17-2011 |
Franz Ulrich, Minneapolis, MN US
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20090259114 | NON-INVASIVE OPTICAL SENSOR - An apparatus includes a sensor body, a circuit board, a cable, at least one light emitting device, and at least one photodetector. The circuit board is enclosed within the sensor body and includes at least one conductive trace and at least one aperture. The cable is coupled to the at least one conductive trace. The cable includes a shield conductor and a signal conductor. The at least one light emitting device is coupled to the circuit board and is configured to emit light into a tissue. The at least one photodetector includes a planar active area coupled to the circuit board and is configured to provide an output signal based on light detected by the active area. The planar active area is aligned with the aperture. The output signal is coupled to the cable. | 10-15-2009 |
20140243632 | AGE CALIBRATION FOR TISSUE OXIMETRY | 08-28-2014 |
Franz W. Ulrich, Minneapolis, MN US
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20090073427 | PARTS MANIPULATION, INSPECTION, AND REPLACEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - Improved method and apparatus for machine vision. One embodiment provides automated imaging and analysis, optionally including Scheimpflug's condition on the pattern projector, telecentric imaging and projecting, an IR filter, a mask to constrain observed illumination, and/or a sine-wave projection pattern for more accurate results. Another embodiment provides circuitry for a machine-vision system. Another embodiment provides a machine-vision system, optionally including accommodation of random orientation of parts in trays, irregular location of features being inspected, crossed pattern projectors and detectors for shadow reduction, detection of substrate warpage as well as ball-top coplanarity, two discrete shutters (or flash brightnesses) interleaved (long shutter for dark features, short shutter for bright features). Another embodiment provides parts inspection, optionally including a tray elevator that lifts trays to an inspection surface, moves trays in short tray dimension, provides first tray inspection at a major surface of the elevator, and/or provides a tray flipper. | 03-19-2009 |
20090078620 | TRAY FLIPPER, TRAY, AND METHOD FOR PARTS INSPECTION - Manufacturing lines include inspection systems for monitoring the quality of parts produced. Manufacturing lines for making semiconductor devices generally inspect each fabricated part. The information obtained is used to fix manufacturing problems in the semiconductor fab plant. A machine-vision system for inspecting devices includes a flipper mechanism. After being inspected at a first station, a tray-transfer device moves the tray from the first inspection station to a flipper mechanism. The flipper mechanism includes two jaws, a mover, and a rotator. The flipper mechanism turns the devices over and places the devices in a second tray so that another surface of the device can be inspected. A second tray-transfer device moves the second tray from the flipper to a second inspection station. The mover of the flipper mechanism removes the tray from the first inspection surface and places a tray at the second inspection surface. | 03-26-2009 |
20090180679 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PARTS MANIPULATION, INSPECTION, AND REPLACEMENT - Improved method and apparatus for machine vision. One embodiment provides automated imaging and analysis, optionally including Scheimpflug's condition on the pattern projector, telecentric imaging and projecting, an IR filter, a mask to constrain observed illumination, and/or a sine-wave projection pattern for more accurate results. Another embodiment provides circuitry for a machine-vision system. Another embodiment provides a machine-vision system, optionally including accommodation of random orientation of parts in trays, irregular location of features being inspected, crossed pattern projectors and detectors for shadow reduction, detection of substrate warpage as well as ball-top coplanarity, two discrete shutters (or flash brightnesses) interleaved (long shutter for dark features, short shutter for bright features). Another embodiment provides parts inspection, optionally including a tray elevator that lifts trays to an inspection surface, moves trays in short tray dimension, provides first tray inspection at a major surface of the elevator, and/or provides a tray flipper. | 07-16-2009 |
20120205296 | PARTS MANIPULATION, INSPECTION, AND REPLACEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - Manufacturing lines include inspection systems for monitoring the quality of parts produced. Manufacturing lines for making semiconductor devices generally inspect each fabricated part. The information obtained is used to fix manufacturing problems in the semiconductor fab plant. A machine-vision system for inspecting devices includes a flipper mechanism. After being inspected at a first station, a tray-transfer device moves the tray from the first inspection station to a flipper mechanism. The flipper mechanism includes two jaws, a mover, and a rotator. The flipper mechanism turns the devices over and places the devices in a second tray so that another surface of the device can be inspected. A second tray-transfer device moves the second tray from the flipper to a second inspection station. The mover of the flipper mechanism removes the tray from the first inspection surface and places a tray at the second inspection surface. | 08-16-2012 |
20130028504 | PARTS MANIPULATION, INSPECTION, AND REPLACEMENT - Manufacturing lines include inspection systems for monitoring the quality of parts produced. Manufacturing lines for making semiconductor devices generally inspect each fabricated part. The information obtained is used to fix manufacturing problems in the semiconductor fab plant. A machine-vision system for inspecting devices includes a flipper mechanism. After being inspected at a first station, a tray-transfer device moves the tray from the first inspection station to a flipper mechanism. The flipper mechanism includes two jaws, a mover, and a rotator. The flipper mechanism turns the devices over and places the devices in a second tray so that another surface of the device can be inspected. A second tray-transfer device moves the second tray from the flipper to a second inspection station. The mover of the flipper mechanism removes the tray from the first inspection surface and places a tray at the second inspection surface. | 01-31-2013 |
Glenn Ulrich, Rolla, MO US
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20100035309 | ANALYSIS AND ENHANCEMENT OF METABOLIC PATHWAYS FOR METHANOGENESIS - Processes for biogenic production of a hydrogen-carbon-containing fluid from a hydrocarbon containing formation are described. The processes may include providing in the formation an anaerobic microorganism consortium containing one or more enzymes to activate a starting hydrocarbon by an addition of a chemical group to the hydrocarbon. The processes may further include converting the activated hydrocarbon into the hydrogen-carbon-containing fluid through one or more intermediate hydrocarbons, and recovering the hydrogen-carbon-containing fluid from the formation. | 02-11-2010 |
20140212956 | METHOD TO STIMULATE AND SUSTAIN THE ANAEROBIC BIODEGRADATION OF LIGHT NON-AQUEOUS PHASE LIQUID - A method for treating LNAPL source zones using a cost effective LNAPL source zone technology to degrade residual LNAPL, by introducing bioremediation amendments comprising nutritional supplements in quantities, locations, and depths required to stimulate and sustain the anaerobic biodegradation of an LNAPL source zone; monitoring the LNAPL source zone for adverse conditions that decrease anaerobic LNAPL biodegradation; eliminating any identified adverse conditions to sustain LNAPL biodegradation; and maintaining the water with nutritional supplements in quantities, locations, and depths required to stimulate and sustain the anaerobic biodegradation of LNAPL. | 07-31-2014 |
Glenn A. Ulrich, Rolla, MO US
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20110139439 | BIOGENIC FUEL GAS GENERATION IN GEOLOGIC HYDROCARBON DEPOSITS - Methods to enhance biogenic gas production in an anaerobic geologic formation containing carbonaceous material are described. The methods may include the steps of accessing the anaerobic formation, increasing a rate of production of the biogenic gases in the anaerobic formation, and flowing formation water within the anaerobic formation after the increase in the production of biogenic gases. Also described are methods to redistribute formation water in an anaerobic geologic formation containing carbonaceous material. The methods may include the steps of locating a reservoir of the formation water within the anaerobic formation, forming at least one channel between the reservoir and at least a portion of the carbonaceous material, and transporting the formation water from the reservoir to the carbonaceous material through the channel. Further described are methods of accumulating biogenic gas in an anaerobic geologic formation to enhance biogenic gas production. | 06-16-2011 |
Gregory Ulrich, Weimer, TX US
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20130207312 | SEAL MOLDING SLEEVE - Systems and methods for manufacturing seals (e.g., metal end cap (MEC) seals) having inner and/or outer surfaces that include grooves are provided. In particular, seal mold assemblies may include removable, flexible, non-metallic annular mold inserts (e.g., sleeves) that may be inserted into annular mold cavities of inner and outer annular mold rings. As such, the mold inserts may be used interchangeably and modularly to create many different types of grooved seals, without the need to use different inner and outer annular mold rings. Using mold inserts in this manner eliminates the need for secondary machining processes on the inner and/or outer surfaces of the grooved seals, thereby reducing overall manufacturing costs and time as well as providing greater consistency and repeatability between manufactured grooved seals. | 08-15-2013 |
James Ulrich, Mount Laurel, NJ US
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20080255972 | LEGAL BILLING ENHANCEMENT METHOD AND APPARATUS - A method of creating a finalized invoice, having steps of creating a preliminary invoice, the invoice including individual tasks for activities accomplished, submitting the preliminary invoice to an automated rules engine, searching the preliminary invoice for keywords that define possible violations of a company's litigation billing guidelines, highlighting any invoice task that contains identified keywords that would define a possible violation of a company's litigation billing guidelines, querying a user to accept changes to an invoice task based upon the identified keywords, and modifying the preliminary invoice into the finalized invoice after the accepted changes have been conducted after the querying of the user. Using the searchable database to create reports that provide average rates charged by law firms on specific types of legal matters in all geographic areas, reports to evaluate which tasks are not being fully compensated by a specific company or legal auditing system, reports to evaluate the average cost to defend specific types of cases in specific jurisdictions. | 10-16-2008 |
20120317006 | LEGAL BILLING ENHANCEMENT METHOD AND APPARATUS - A method of creating a finalized invoice by creating a preliminary invoice showing activities accomplished, submitting the preliminary invoice to an automated rules engine, searching the preliminary invoice for keywords that define possible violations of a company's litigation billing guidelines, highlighting any invoice task that contains identified keywords that would define a possible violation of a company's litigation billing guidelines, querying a user to accept changes based upon identified keywords, and modifying the preliminary invoice into the finalized invoice after accepting the changes. Using the searchable database to create reports that provide average rates charged by law firms on specific types of legal matters in all geographic areas, reports to evaluate which tasks are not being fully compensated by a specific company or legal auditing system, reports to evaluate the average cost to defend specific types of cases in specific jurisdictions. | 12-13-2012 |
James Ulrich, Hartland, WI US
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20130070505 | Inverter Control When Feeding High Impedance Loads - An inverter controller comprising a current regulator unit, a voltage regulator unit coupled to the current regulator unit, an inverter unit coupled to the voltage regulator unit, and a drive unit controlled by the inverter unit. | 03-21-2013 |
James Ulrich, Marlton, NJ US
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20110196768 | Legal billing enhancement method and apparatus - A method of creating a finalized invoice, having steps of creating a preliminary invoice, the invoice including individual tasks for activities accomplished, submitting the preliminary invoice to an automated rules engine, searching the preliminary invoice for keywords that define possible violations of a company's litigation billing guidelines, highlighting any invoice task that contains identified keywords that would define a possible violation of a company's litigation billing guidelines, querying a user to accept changes to an invoice task based upon the identified keywords, and modifying the preliminary invoice into the finalized invoice after the accepted changes have been conducted after the querying of the user. Using the searchable database to create reports that provide average rates charged by law firms on specific types of legal matters in all geographic areas, reports to evaluate which tasks are not being fully compensated by a specific company or legal auditing system, reports to evaluate the average cost to defend specific types of cases in specific jurisdictions. | 08-11-2011 |
James A. Ulrich, Hartland, WI US
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20100085789 | Voltage Drive System With Hysteretic Current Control And Method Of Operating The Same - A voltage drive system is provided having a plurality of modulators and a plurality of cascaded switching circuits which collectively generate a single-phase output signal to a load. Each modulator receives a phase current error and has an adder which generates a modulated phase current error based on the phase current error and based on a signal having a phase. For each respective modulator, the phase of the respective signal is different. Each respective modulator changes a respective gate input when the respective modulated phase current error changes from being within a predetermined current range to being outside of the predetermined current range. Each respective switching circuit receives the respective gate input and generates a respective output terminal voltage based on the respective gate input. The change in the respective gate input effectively causes a switching event of the respective switching circuit. | 04-08-2010 |
James F. Ulrich, Grayslake, IL US
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20100108654 | WELD PARAMETER INTERFACE - A system and method for determining settings or parameters for a welding-type power source are provided. By presenting an operator with an interface that is positioned along the path of a weld cable and configured to input weld characteristics, an operator is not required to determine electrical parameters for setting a welding-type power source output at the power source. The interface is presented to the operator at a remote welding-type device, such as a wire feeder, a weld robot, a torch, or the like. From the operator-specified weld characteristics, the system and method determine appropriate settings for the power source. In some embodiments, the system and method may automatically set the power source accordingly. | 05-06-2010 |
James F. Ulrich, Appleton, WI US
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20120012559 | HEAT INPUT CONTROL FOR WELDING SYSTEMS - A heat input control method for a welding system includes the step of receiving data encoding a desired heat input range having heat input values included between an upper limit and a lower limit. The method also includes the step of receiving data encoding a desired change to a level of a first weld variable of a set of weld variables. Further, the method includes determining a change to a level of a second weld variable of the set of weld variables. The determined change to the level of the second weld variable is suitable to maintain a heat input of a welding operation within the desired heat input range. | 01-19-2012 |
20140144899 | WELD PARAMETER INTERFACE - A system and method for determining settings or parameters for a welding-type power source are provided. By presenting an operator with an interface that is positioned along the path of a weld cable and configured to input weld characteristics, an operator is not required to determine electrical parameters for setting a welding-type power source output at the power source. The interface is presented to the operator at a remote welding-type device, such as a wire feeder, a weld robot, a torch, or the like. From the operator-specified weld characteristics, the system and method determine appropriate settings for the power source. In some embodiments, the system and method may automatically set the power source accordingly. | 05-29-2014 |
20140190944 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATICALLY CONTROLLING GAS PRESSURE FOR A PLASMA CUTTER - A system for providing a dynamically controlled plasma cutting system. The plasma cutting system includes a proportional valve and a sensing device arrangement and a controller connected to this arrangement. The system is configured to dynamically control gas flow in a plasma torch. The system measures gas pressure at a proportional valve and makes necessary gas pressure adjustments in the system by way of controlling a drive signal sent to the proportional valve to control gas flow. | 07-10-2014 |
20140214604 | WIRELESS TRACKING AND INVENTORY MONITORING FOR WELDING-TYPE DEVICES - A welding-type device has a wireless communication unit to transmit wireless signals comprising at least identification information or location information. The information may be transmitted either automatically or in response to request signals. Such a welding-type device may be configured to communicate with other welding-type devices, a monitoring device, or both. A wireless communication system has at least one welding-type device, at least one wireless communication assembly, and at least one monitoring device and is capable of assisting a user in locating particular welding-type devices, monitoring inventory, preventing theft of welding-type devices, and scheduling preventive maintenance. | 07-31-2014 |
20140263238 | HYBRID WELDING CONTROL TECHNIQUE - A hybrid welding system is provided. In one embodiment, the welding system includes an engine-driven generator, an energy storage device, a contactor, and a controller. The controller may be configured to control delivery of weld power from the generator when a commanded output is below a threshold level, and from both the generator and the energy storage when the commanded output is above the threshold level. Closing of the contactor enables the energy storage device to contribute to weld power during welding operations and to be charged by the generator output independent of charging between weld operations. Additional hybrid welding systems and methods are also disclosed. | 09-18-2014 |
20140263245 | WELDING SYSTEM HAVING AN AUXILIARY CHARGER - A welding system includes an engine configured to drive a generator to produce a first power output. The welding system also includes a battery configured to discharge energy to produce a second power output. In addition, the welding system includes an auxiliary charger coupled to the battery and the generator. The auxiliary charger is configured to maintain a float charge of the battery when the first and second power outputs are reduced from a base load. | 09-18-2014 |
20140284323 | WIRELESS SYSTEM FOR MONITORING THEFT OF WELDING-TYPE DEVICES - A welding-type device has wireless communications to transmit wireless signals comprising at least identification information. The information may be transmitted either automatically or in response to request signals. Such a welding-type device may be configured to communicate with other welding-type devices, a monitoring device, or both. A wireless communication system has at least one welding-type device, at least one wireless communication assembly, and at least one monitoring device and is capable of assisting a user in preventing theft of welding-type devices. | 09-25-2014 |
James Jay Ulrich, Southern Pines, NC US
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20090321011 | ADHESIVE STRIP FOR FORMING A REMINDER RIB IN A GRIP - An adhesive strip ( | 12-31-2009 |
James W. Ulrich, Fort Lee, NJ US
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20090100701 | System for sealing an apparatus - An apparatus for processing materials provides a material processing chamber, formed from an enclosure having a top and a bottom. The bottom has an opening therein, and a shaft extends through the opening and into the chamber. A bearing assembly may be arranged about a lower portion of the shaft, the bearing assembly including a bearing extension arranged about a portion of the shaft. The bearing extension has a portion thereof extending through the opening of the bottom of the chamber. A first seal assembly forms a first seal between the bearing extension and the bottom of the chamber, and a second seal assembly forms a second seal between the bearing assembly and the shaft. | 04-23-2009 |
Jorj Terry Ulrich, Corvallis, MT US
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20100183659 | ALLERGEN FORMULATION - Provided is a pharmaceutical composition comprising tyrosine, an optionally modified allergen, and 3-DMPL, which is useful in the prevention and treatment of allergies. | 07-22-2010 |
J. Terry Ulrich, Corvallis, MT US
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20110178034 | PROPHYLACTIC AND THERAPEUTIC TREATMENT OF INFECTIOUS AND OTHER DISEASES WITH MONO- AND DISACCHARIDE-BASED COMPOUNDS - Methods and compositions for treating or ameliorating diseases and other conditions, such as infectious diseases, autoimmune diseases and allergies are provided. The methods employ mono- and disaccharide-based compounds for selectively stimulating immune responses in animals and plants. | 07-21-2011 |
Karl T. Ulrich, Narberth, PA US
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20090289091 | Cargo Rack for Cycles and Scooters - A cargo rack for bicycles or scooters consisting of a cargo frame connected by a rack stem to a vertical element of the vehicle frame, often the seat post, such that the major plane of the cargo frame is largely perpendicular to the direction of motion of the vehicle and situated largely within the projection of the cross-sectional area of the vehicle and rider. The rack stem consists of a releasable attachment that allows the cargo frame to be separated from the vehicle when not needed. | 11-26-2009 |
Karl Thatcher Ulrich, Narbeth, PA US
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20110126773 | Self-Cleaning Litter Box - A self-cleaning litter box ( | 06-02-2011 |
20110155070 | Self-Cleaning Litter Box - A self-cleaning litter box ( | 06-30-2011 |
20110155071 | Self-Cleaning Litter Box - A self-cleaning litter box ( | 06-30-2011 |
20110155072 | Self-Cleaning Litter Box - A self-cleaning litter box ( | 06-30-2011 |
Karl Thatcher Ulrich, Narberth, PA US
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20120242121 | Pivoting Nose-Less Bicycle Seat - This invention relates to bicycle saddles. Several scientific studies have pointed to the risks of damage to the pudendal nerves and arteries associated with extended bicycle riding with conventional bicycle seats. It is the object of this invention to to provide a bicycle seat that can support the rider's weight while minimizing the pressure on the region near the pudendal canal. A further object of the invention is to allow the rider's legs to pedal without interference with the seat. A further object of the invention is to provide comfortable seating while bicycling. The invention consists of a relatively wide, flat seating surface—with no nose—that supports the sit bones of the rider and that pivots about a vertical axis to allow the seating surface to move out of the way of the rider's legs when pedaling on the down stroke. | 09-27-2012 |
Kart Thatcher Ulrich, Narbeth, PA US
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20100313818 | Self-Cleaning Litter Box - A self-cleaning litter box ( | 12-16-2010 |
Mark Ulrich, Florissant, MO US
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20090050014 | SELF-DISPERSED PIGMENTS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THE SAME - A method of modifying a pigment that includes reacting a reactive compound having an X-[Y] | 02-26-2009 |
20100061951 | SELF-DISPERSED PIGMENTS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THE SAME - A modified pigment that may include a polymer. The pigment may be directly attached to a nitrogen atom. The nitrogen atom may be attached directly or indirectly to a group that may include —S-Z. S may be a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group, substituted or unsubstituted aromatic group, or polymer chain having a molecular weight range from about 300 to about 20000. Z may be a hydrogen, carboxyl, sulfonyl, phenolic, phosphoryl, ammonium, trimethylammonium, or tributylammonium group. Also, a modified pigment that may include a polymer. The pigment may be attached to an organic group through a carbon atom that is part of a N—C═N bond. A cosmetic formulation that may include a pigment covalently bonded to an organic group. | 03-11-2010 |
20100251932 | SELF-DISPERSING PARTICLES AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THE SAME - A method of modifying a particle that includes reacting a reactive compound having an X—[Y] | 10-07-2010 |
20110239903 | MODIFIED PIGMENTS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THE SAME - A method of producing a modified pigment by sulfonating a pigment and subsequently oxidizing the pigment. The modified pigment may have sulfonic acid and carboxyl surface modifying groups attached to the surface of the pigment. Charge balancing counterions such as alkali metals, alkaline earth metals and NR | 10-06-2011 |
20110308430 | SELF-DISPERSED PIGMENTS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THE SAME - A method of modifying a pigment that includes reacting a reactive compound having an X-[Y] | 12-22-2011 |
20120118205 | SELF-DISPERSED PIGMENTS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THE SAME - A method of modifying a pigment that includes reacting a reactive compound having an X—[Y] | 05-17-2012 |
Mark Andrew Ulrich, New London, WI US
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20120248093 | INDUCTION HEATING WIRE INSULATION HEATING AND REMOVAL - This disclosure relates generally to removing wire insulation. In an embodiment, a system for heating and removal of wire insulation includes a power supply configured to receive input power and to provide a high frequency power output to an induction coil. The induction coil is to be coupled to the power supply and dimensioned to receive an insulated wire therethrough. The induction coil is also to produce a field based upon the high frequency power output to heat the wire by induction and to condition insulation disposed on an outer surface of the wire for removal. | 10-04-2012 |
Matthew J. Ulrich, Dodge, NE US
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20130061818 | Head gate for a livestock squeeze chute - A livestock squeeze chute having a head gate assembly at the head end thereof with the head gate assembly including first and second head gates which dwell in a plane which is approximately at a 30-degree angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the squeeze chute. Power cylinders pivotally move the head gates between open and closed positions. Although power cylinders are preferred, the head gates could be manually moved between their open and closed positions. | 03-14-2013 |
20130192538 | FULLY AUTOMATED, SENSOR-DRIVEN, CATCH SYSTEM FOR A HYDRAULIC LIVESTOCK SQUEEZE CHUTE - A fully automated, sensor-driven, catch system for a hydraulic livestock squeeze chute which includes a plurality of spaced-apart sensors positioned on the chute. | 08-01-2013 |
Matthew R. Ulrich, Katy, TX US
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20120172627 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING AROMATIC AMINES AND REMOVING PHENOL THEREFROM - Systems and methods for producing aromatic amines and removing phenol therefrom are provided. The method can include hydrogenating one or more aromatic nitro compounds to produce a reaction product comprising one or more aromatic amines, water, and phenol. The method can also include contacting the reaction product with one or more ion exchange materials to produce an aromatic amine product that contains less phenol than the reaction product. The one or more ion exchange materials can be solid, semi-solid, or a combination thereof. | 07-05-2012 |
Michael S. Ulrich, Columbus, OH US
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20110111881 | Releasable And Interchangeable Connections For Golf Club Heads And Shafts - Golf club heads are releasably engaged with shafts so they may be readily interchanged and/or so that the shaft orientation with respect to the club head can be readily changed. Assemblies for connecting the club head and shaft may include a shaft adapter and a head adapter. The shaft adapter may have an exterior surface extending along a first axis and a bore having a cross-sectional shape along a second axis configured to attach to a shaft member. The second end of the shaft adapter may have a cross-sectional shape of a regular polygon or a cross-sectional shape defined by splines. The head adapter has a first end and a second end along a first axis and a bore having either a shape of a regular polygon or a cross-sectional shape defined by splines along a second axis that is shaped to receive the second end of the shaft adapter in a plurality of orientations. | 05-12-2011 |
Michael Scott Ulrich, Columbus, OH US
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20100187140 | Contact Lens Packages - The invention provides contact lens packages in which removal of the lens is facilitated by providing a means for elevating the lens when the package is opened. | 07-29-2010 |
20140296782 | INJECTION DEVICES WITH ERGONOMIC ENHANCEMENTS - Injection devices with ergonomic enhancements are disclosed. Generally, the injection devices include large oversized grips, including flanges at the base end of the device for enhanced stability. Push-type and squeeze-type devices are described, as well as manual injectors and auto-injectors. Such injection devices are useful for delivering a fluid (e.g. medication) to a patient. | 10-02-2014 |
20140324021 | MEDICINAL PATCH AND INJECTOR SYSTEM - An injection system including a wearable component (e.g., a patch) adapted to be worn by a user, and a medication delivery component (e.g., injection device) configured to cooperate with the wearable component to deliver medication to the user. The wearable component can provide a target area to the user for targeting the medication delivery component during use, and further serve to prepare the injection site to minimize the potential for injection site reactions. Both the wearable component and the medication delivery component can include electronics and/or other devices for detecting and/or communication information regarding usage of the injection system including dose amount, frequency, time, etc. The system can be configured to communicate such information to a third party, such as a health care professional. | 10-30-2014 |
M. Scott Ulrich, Columbus, OH US
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20130071944 | SAMPLE PREPARATION DISPOSABLE DEVICES AND SAMPLE COLLECTION AND PREPARATION METHODS USING SAME - An article of manufacture embodiment comprises a sample cartridge including a sample substrate, and an enclosure including a sample ingress port. The enclosure mates with the sample cartridge to define a sample container containing the sample substrate which is accessible in the sample container via the sample ingress port. The sample cartridge including the sample substrate is removable from the sample container. A sampling method embodiment comprises disposing a sample on a sample substrate in a sample container and removing a sample cartridge including the sample substrate from the sample container. An article of manufacture embodiment comprises a sample substrate, a sample container containing the sample substrate and including a sample ingress port providing access to the sample substrate in the sample container, and a sample cartridge including the sample substrate. The sample cartridge including the sample substrate is removable as a unit from the sample container. | 03-21-2013 |
Nathan Thatcher Ulrich, Lee, NH US
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20100313818 | Self-Cleaning Litter Box - A self-cleaning litter box ( | 12-16-2010 |
20110126773 | Self-Cleaning Litter Box - A self-cleaning litter box ( | 06-02-2011 |
20110155070 | Self-Cleaning Litter Box - A self-cleaning litter box ( | 06-30-2011 |
20110155071 | Self-Cleaning Litter Box - A self-cleaning litter box ( | 06-30-2011 |
20110155072 | Self-Cleaning Litter Box - A self-cleaning litter box ( | 06-30-2011 |
Richard Ulrich, Bentonville, AR US
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20090045955 | RFID THEFT PREVENTION SYSTEM - Systems, apparatuses and methods for deterring product theft and preventing the fraudulent return or exchange of products. Products are associated with a Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) tag. Tag readers located at store access points can detect the presence of the RFID tag and can be used to help determine a direction of travel of the RFID tag. When a product is determined to be leaving the store, the transaction history of the product can be accessed, as well as the supply chain history of the product, to confirm the product has been validly purchased and therefore authorized for removal from the store. When a product is determined to be entering a store, the supply chain history and transaction history of the product can be consulted to determine if the product can be validly exchanged or returned. | 02-19-2009 |
20110140380 | Interactive Customer Shopping Cart - An interactive shopping system, apparatus and methods are provided for use at a brick-and-mortar merchant location. The interactive shopping system includes a basket for holding items selected by a shopper, and a unique identifier for the basket. An input device is associated with said basket to obtain information regarding specific items as they are placed in the basket. A point of sale system is associated with the input device to collect information obtained from the input device, associate that information with the unique identifier for the basket, and complete a purchase transaction for all items located in the basket at checkout. | 06-16-2011 |
Richard B. Ulrich, Bentonville, AR US
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20090125406 | Method and Apparatus for Automated Shopper Checkout Using Radio Frequency Identification Technology - A method and apparatus involve: providing a plurality of products that are each associated with a respective radio frequency identification tag; using radio frequency identification technology to automatically identify specific products in a group of products collected by a shopper; and evaluating whether or not to obtain payment from the shopper based on the radio frequency identification of products in the group. Based on the result of the evaluation, either payment is obtained from the shopper on the basis of the radio frequency identification of products in the group, or else the products in the group are audited, and then payment is obtained on the basis of the products identified by the audit. | 05-14-2009 |
20100123559 | Apparatus and Method Facilitating Communication Between Components of a Radio Frequency Identification System - Several embodiments provide methods and apparatus to improve communications between an RFID reader and one or more RFID tags. In one implementation, an apparatus comprises a first antenna configured to communicate with a radio frequency identification (RFID) reader; a second antenna electrically separate from said first antenna, and configured to communicate with at least one RFID tag; and structure electrically coupling said first and second antennas. | 05-20-2010 |
20140344087 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATED SHOPPER CHECKOUT USING RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION TECHNOLOGY - A method and apparatus involve: providing a plurality of products that are each associated with a respective radio frequency identification tag; using radio frequency identification technology to automatically identify specific products in a group of products collected by a shopper; and evaluating whether or not to obtain payment from the shopper based on the radio frequency identification of products in the group. Based on the result of the evaluation, either payment is obtained from the shopper on the basis of the radio frequency identification of products in the group, or else the products in the group are audited, and then payment is obtained on the basis of the products identified by the audit. | 11-20-2014 |
Richard Bennett Ulrich, Bentonville, AR US
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20090101712 | RFID PROMOTIONAL COMPLIANCE - A method using radio frequency identification (RFID) tags for managing a promotional merchandise display at locational spots in a store includes providing a locational spot in the store with a locational RFID tag uniquely identifying the locational spot, providing the locational spot with the promotional merchandise display associated with merchandise RFID tags, wherein each of the merchandise RFID tags uniquely identifies one or more products in the promotional merchandise display, scanning for radio frequency signals from the locational RFID tag and the merchandise RFID tags at or near the locational spot, transmitting information obtained from the scanning to a server, analyzing the information at the server for a determination of whether the promotional merchandise display is in compliance with a promotional display plan; and if not, generating a notice to the store, the notice including information relating to the locational spot and the promotional merchandise display. | 04-23-2009 |
20090101713 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND APPARATUS OF RFID POINT OF SALE - An RFID Point-of-Sale system for completing a sale transaction to a customer of a plurality of items associated with a plurality of unique RFID tags at a store includes an arrangement of a plurality of RFID tag scanners for detecting the plurality of unique RFID tags associated with the plurality of items, and a checkout platform including a transaction panel, wherein a list of the plurality of items is displayed on the transaction panel based on a matching of the detected plurality of unique RFID tags with information stored in an inventory database. | 04-23-2009 |
20090212915 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ENHANCED RFID TRANSPORT DEVICE SENSOR NETWORK - A mobile sensor system and method for managing inventory of a store includes at least one radio frequency identification (RFID) scanner for receiving readings from RFID tags, at least one external sensors for detecting at least one external events other than RF signals from the RFID tags, and a processor configured to update an RFID database for storing the readings from the RFID tags, wherein the update is based on a correlation function of the readings from the RFID tags and the external events detected at the at least one external sensors. | 08-27-2009 |
20120013441 | Method and Apparatus Pertaining to Facilitating the Reading of RFID Tags - These teachings generally comprise interrogating a plurality of RFID tags and receiving corresponding responses from various ones of these tags. A corresponding plurality of end user-perceivable indications are then provided to thereby inform an end user of the RFID tag reader with respect to a completeness level of the reading activity. By one approach, this can comprise providing only one such end user-perceivable indication for each of the tags notwithstanding that a given one of the plurality might respond to the interrogation more than once. This can further comprise, if desired, only providing such end user-perceivable indications for responses from those of the plurality of RFID tags that comprise a previously identified RFID tag of interest. These indications can comprise any of an audible sound, a visual alert, and/or a haptic sensation. | 01-19-2012 |
20140372161 | Method for Generating a Discrete Forecasted Staff Report - A computer-implemented method is disclosed for generating a discrete forecasted staff report. The method commences with the definition of a set of shifts, each shift having daily and weekly time segments. Using these shifts, “baseline staff” coverage in then inputted into a work schedule to thereby meet, represent, or otherwise define an employer's current staff. Similarly, “projected staff” coverage is then determined in anticipation of meeting, representing, or otherwise defining a future staffing demand. With both “baseline staff” and “projective staff” in place, variance between the two is then calculated discretely throughout the work schedule for each daily and weekly time segment. The forecasted staff report is then generated such that the staffing information provided therein (such as, hiring suggestions) is composed as a function of preferably both (a) the variance and (b) at least one predefined staffing constraint. | 12-18-2014 |
Richard L. Ulrich, Manchester, MO US
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20090068060 | Corrosion Monitor - An apparatus for monitoring corrosion in a pressurized system such as a water-based fire protection system comprising a corrosion monitor mounted within a section of the system containing fluid, wherein the corrosion monitor comprises a surface comprising at least one point of weakness wherein corrosion of a point of weakness causes a change in pressure in an interior chamber of the monitor, which change can be to provide a signal alerting monitoring personnel. | 03-12-2009 |
20120291518 | Systems and Methods for Remote Testing of a Flow Switch - Systems and methods for the remote testing of a paddle-type flow detector, such as are common in fire protection systems. Specifically, the systems and methods provide for mechanical movement of the vane to test activation of the flow detector under a flow condition, and which measure the amount of time the vane takes to return to the ready position to verify the presence of a paddle on the vane. | 11-22-2012 |
20140137627 | Systems and Methods for Remote Testing of a Flow Switch - Systems and methods for the remote testing of a paddle-type flow detector, such as are common in fire protection systems. Specifically, the systems and methods provide for mechanical movement of the vane to test activation of the flow detector under a flow condition, and which measure the amount of time the vane takes to return to the ready position to verify the presence of a paddle on the vane. | 05-22-2014 |
Robert G. Ulrich, Frederick, MD US
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20090068226 | Bacterial superantigen vaccines - The present invention relates to genetically attenuated superantigen toxin vaccines altered such that superantigen attributes are absent, however the superantigen is effectively recognized and an appropriate immune response is produced. The attenuated superantigen toxins are shown to protect animals against challenge with wild type toxin. Methods of producing and using the altered superantigen toxins are described. | 03-12-2009 |
20090305899 | Compositions and methods for determining immune status - The present invention provides compositions and methods for identifying molecules in samples that bind to molecules associated with pathogenic agents (e.g., infectious agents). In certain aspects, the invention may be used to identify individuals that have been exposed to one or more pathogenic agent or have generated antibodies in response to one or more pathogenic agent. In other aspects, the invention is directed to the identification of molecules of one or more pathogenic agent that may be used to generate immune responses in other individuals. | 12-10-2009 |
20120094861 | Compositions and Methods for Determining Immune Status - The present invention provides compositions and methods for identifying molecules in samples that bind to molecules associated with pathogenic agents (e.g., infectious agents). In certain aspects, the invention may be used to identify individuals that have been exposed to one or more pathogenic agent or have generated antibodies in response to one or more pathogenic agent. In other aspects, the invention is directed to the identification of molecules of one or more pathogenic agent that may be used to generate immune responses in other individuals. | 04-19-2012 |
20120148601 | BACTERIAL SUPERANTIGEN VACCINES - The present invention relates to genetically attenuated superantigen toxin vaccines altered such that superantigen attributes are absent, however the superantigen is effectively recognized and an appropriate immune response is produced. The attenuated superantigen toxins are shown to protect animals against challenge with wild type toxin. Methods of producing and using the altered superantigen toxins are described. | 06-14-2012 |
Roger G. Ulrich, Sammamish, WA US
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20100202963 | THERAPIES FOR HEMATOLOGIC MALIGNANCIES - The invention provides methods that relate to a novel therapeutic strategy for the treatment of hematological malignancies and inflammatory diseases. In particular, the method comprises administration of a compound of formula A, | 08-12-2010 |
20100249155 | ATROPISOMERS OF 2-PURINYL-3-TOLYL-QUINAZOLINONE DERIVATIVES AND METHODS OF USE - The invention provides compounds, compositions and methods to treat certain inflammatory conditions and/or oncology by administering a compound that inhibits PI3K isoforms, particularly the delta isoform. It further provides specific stereoisomers of a compound useful for these methods. In particular, the compound is an optically active atropisomer of 2-((6-amino-9H-purin-9-yl)methyl)-5-methyl-3-o-tolylquinazolin-4(3H)-one. | 09-30-2010 |
20140235643 | NOVEL QUINOXALINE INHIBITORS OF PI3K - The invention provides methods that relate to a novel therapeutic strategy for the treatment of cancer and inflammatory diseases. In particular, the method comprises administration of a compound of Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a pharmaceutical composition comprising such compound admixed with at least one pharmaceutically acceptable excipient. | 08-21-2014 |
20140323439 | THERAPIES FOR HEMATOLOGIC MALIGNANCIES - The invention provides methods that relate to a novel therapeutic strategy for the treatment of hematological malignancies and inflammatory diseases. In particular, the method comprises administration of a compound of formula A, | 10-30-2014 |
Scott Douglas Ulrich, Apple Valley, MN US
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20110051581 | VIBRATION ANALYSIS METHODOLOGY USING DATA STORAGE DEVICES - A method includes acquiring, by a data storage device, signals generated by one or more sensors that relate to a mechanical vibration of the data storage device. The one or more sensors are in electrical communication with the data storage device. The method includes storing a representation of the signals as data in the data storage device. | 03-03-2011 |
20140194962 | Aesculapius Probe System - An Aesculapius Probe System (device) which is a portable method of controlling surgically installed probes (electrodes) requiring a controlled voltage source. The Aesculapius Probe System incorporates electrical control of Ag (silver) electrodes to inject silver (Ag+) ions to the target infection or point of injury. Portability is accomplished using surface mount technologies (electrical components) and DC coin-cell or thin-cell battery technologies. | 07-10-2014 |
Sean M. Ulrich, Morrisville, NC US
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20100082746 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR WEB SITE DRIVEN COLLABORATIVE WEB BROWSING - The invention provides a system comprising: a CPU; a memory in communication with the CPU; instructions stored in the memory and executable by the CPU to establish a collaborative web browsing session, the instructions further comprising: instructions enabling at least one peer device to join the collaborative web browsing session at a web site hosted by an automated peer. | 04-01-2010 |
20100083132 | PREVENTING REDIRECTION LOOPS DURING COLLABORATIVE WEB BROWSING - A system for preventing redirection loops during collaborative web browsing is provided comprising: a CPU; a memory in communication with the CPU; instructions stored in the memory and executable by the CPU to prevent redirects encountered during a collaborative web browsing session, the instructions further comprising: instructions enabling a device to join a collaborative web browsing session; instructions enabling detection of a redirection loop; and instructions enabling termination of the redirect loop. | 04-01-2010 |
20100083135 | COLLABORATIVE WEB NAVIGATION USING DOCUMENT OBJECT MODEL (DOM) BASED DOCUMENT REFERENCES - A system for collaborative web browsing is provided comprising: a CPU; a system memory in communication with said CPU; a display medium; and instructions stored in the system memory and executable by the CPU, the instructions comprising: enabling a device to join a collaborative web browsing session; enabling a data navigation module to provide, upon an object appearing upon the display medium being selected by a user, outgoing navigation data that enables a rendering of the object to be distinguished from other objects rendered upon at least one other display medium of at least one other device. | 04-01-2010 |
Sean Michael Ulrich, Raleigh, NC US
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20110267026 | Method and Apparatus for Modifying a Transition to an Altered Power State of an Electronic Device Based on Accelerometer Output - A method and apparatus are disclosed for modifying a transition to an altered power state of an electronic device based on accelerometer output. The apparatus includes an electronic device having a display and an accelerometer. The apparatus also includes a determination module, and a modification module. The determination module determines an in-use condition of the electronic device based on accelerometer output for the electronic device. The modification module modifies a transition to an altered power state of the electronic device in response to the determination module determining the in-use condition. | 11-03-2011 |
20120239950 | Apparatus and Method for Variable Authentication Requirements - An apparatus and method are disclosed for variable authentication requirements. The apparatus includes an operating status module identifying a change in an operating status of a device and maintaining a history of operating statuses, and an access control module comparing a current operating status with a previous operating status. The apparatus also includes a profile module maintaining a trust indicator for each operating status. The access control module determines a level of authentication required to unlock the device in response to the trust indicator associated with the current operating status. The method includes identifying a change in an operating status of a device and maintaining a history of operating statuses, and comparing a current operating status with a previous operating status. The method also includes maintaining a trust indicator for each operating status, and determining a level of authentication required to unlock the device in response to the trust indicator associated with the current operating status. | 09-20-2012 |
20130021290 | SELECTING A SENSOR FOR USER INPUT - An apparatus and method are presented for selecting a surface for user input. The apparatus includes an information handling device having at least two surfaces and at least two sensors, as least one of the sensors being associated with one or more of the surfaces, a determination module, and a selection module. The determination module determines a current surface that is likely facing a user. The selection module selects one or more sensors associated with the current surface for user input. | 01-24-2013 |
Sean Michael Ulrich, Morrisville, NC US
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20090170521 | SEAMLESS HAND-OFF OF BLUETOOTH PAIRINGS - Apparatus, methods, and systems are disclosed for pairing a first wireless device with a second wireless device and establishing an identifier. The first wireless device transmits to the second wireless device from the first wireless device with the identifier. The first wireless device shares the identifier with a third wireless device. This allows the third device to transmit to the second wireless device appearing as the first wireless device. The first wireless device stops transmitting while the third wireless device transmits. Since the third wireless device used the identifier for the first wireless device, the second wireless device believes is communicating with the first wireless device. | 07-02-2009 |
20110055627 | Seamless Application Session Reconstruction Between Devices - A first device captures session data for each application session that is executing on a first device, and provides the session data to a second device in order for the second device to reconstruct the application sessions. A first device identifies one or more application sessions currently executing on the first device. Each of the application sessions include a media object and session data, which includes a media object identifier that corresponds to the media object and a first device media session position. The first device captures the session data transmits the captured session data to one or more second devices. The second devices are adapted to reconstruct at least one of the application sessions using the received session data and positions the application sessions at a second device media session position that corresponds to the received first device media session position. | 03-03-2011 |
Sean Micheal Ulrich, Morrisville, NC US
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20090106542 | AUTONOMIC COMPUTER CONFIGURATION BASED ON LOCATION - A system and apparatus for noticing and creating relational settings, actions, profiles, and tasks by tying resources to a location based on user behavior. | 04-23-2009 |
Stacy Marie Ulrich, Dresser, WI US
Stephen A. Ulrich, Cherry Hill, NJ US
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20090162435 | MANUFACTURE OF TABLET - The present invention features a method of manufacturing a tablet containing a pharmaceutically active agent by the steps of: (a) adding a powder containing a pharmaceutically-acceptable carrier to a die cavity; (b) injecting a liquid drug composition containing the pharmaceutically active agent into the die cavity such that the liquid drug composition contacts the powder; (c) compressing the combination of the powder and the liquid drug composition within the die cavity to form the tablet; and (d) removing the tablet from the die cavity. | 06-25-2009 |
Steven Ulrich, Houston, TX US
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20110049355 | FAST TIME-OF-FLIGHT MASS SPECTROMETER WITH IMPROVED DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEM - Time-of-flight mass spectrometer instruments are disclosed for monitoring fast processes with large dynamic range using a multi-threshold TDC data acquisition method or a threshold ADC data acquisition method. Embodiments using a combination of both methods are also disclosed. | 03-03-2011 |
20110147578 | TIME-OF-FLIGHT SPECTROMETRY AND SPECTROSCOPY OF SURFACES - Described is an analytical method and apparatus for counting and measuring the flight time of secondary electrons, secondary ions and neutrals, scattered ions and/or neutrals and for correlating coincidences between these while maintaining a continuous un-pulsed, micro-focused, primary particle beam for impinging a surface for purposes of microprobe imaging and microanalysis. | 06-23-2011 |
20120018630 | Nonoparticulate Assisted Nanoscale Molecular Imaging by Mass Spectrometery - Methods and devices for mass spectrometry are described, specifically the use of nanoparticulate implantation as a matrix for secondary ion and more generally secondary particles. A photon beam source or a nanoparticulate beam source can be used a desorption source or a primary ion/primary particle source. | 01-26-2012 |
20140084153 | Nanoparticulate Assisted Nanoscale Molecular Imaging by Mass Spectrometery - Methods and devices for mass spectrometry are described, specifically the use of nanoparticulate implantation as a matrix for secondary ion and more generally secondary particles. A photon beam source or a nanoparticulate beam source can be used a desorption source or a primary ion/primary particle source. | 03-27-2014 |
Steven R. Ulrich, Houston, TX US
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20090008545 | FAST TIME-OF-FLIGHT MASS SPECTROMETER WITH IMPROVED DYNAMIC RANGE - Time-of-flight mass spectrometer instruments are disclosed for monitoring fast processes with large dynamic range using a multi-threshold TDC data acquisition method or a threshold ADC data acquisition method. Embodiments using a combination of both methods are also disclosed. | 01-08-2009 |
20090189072 | TIME-OF-FLIGHT MASS SPECTROMETRY OF SURFACES - The present invent provides a particle detector for counting and measuring the flight time of secondary electrons and scattered ions and neutrals and to correlate coincidences between these and backscattered ions/and neutrals while maintaining a continuous unpulsed microfocused primary ion beam for impinging a surface. Intensities of the primary particle scattering and secondary particle emissions are correlated with the position of impact of the focused beam onto a materials surface so that a spatially resolved surface elemental and electronic structural mapping is obtained by scanning the focused beam across the surface. | 07-30-2009 |
20120085898 | TIME-OF-FLIGHT MASS SPECTROMETRY OF SURFACE - The present invent provides a particle detector for counting and measuring the flight time of secondary electrons and scattered ions and neutrals and to correlate coincidences between these and backscattered ions/and neutrals while maintaining a continuous unpulsed microfocused primary ion beam for impinging a surface. Intensities of the primary particle scattering and secondary particle emissions are correlated with the position of impact of the focused beam onto a materials surface so that a spatially resolved surface elemental and electronic structural mapping is obtained by scanning the focused beam across the surface. | 04-12-2012 |
Timothy James Ulrich, Los Alamos, NM US
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20110247419 | TIME REVERSAL ACOUSTIC NONCONTACT SOURCE - The present invention provides a flexible noncontact source of wave energy through the use of time reversal. In the preferred embodiment a differential laser vibrometer is employed to measure the vibration of a sample surface. Thus, the time reversal noncontact source can be configured to provide an out of plane vibration source or an in plane vibration source, or any combination of the two. | 10-13-2011 |
Tony A. Ulrich, Stillwater, MN US
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20120081201 | CONFORMAL ANTENNA FOR IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE AND IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE WITH SUCH ANTENNA - System and method for making an antenna. An implantable medical device has a housing, a bobbin and a coil. The housing has an interior generally tubular cross-section with a longitudinal axis, the housing having a lateral portion of a segment of the tubular cross-section along the longitudinal axis. The bobbin has a first side nearest to the interior of the housing and a second side opposite the first side. The coil, wound around the bobbin on a winding axis orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of the tubular cross-section, has a greater number of complete turns proximate the second side of the bobbin than proximate the first side of the bobbin, with the coil having a cross-sectional shape selected for a space between the bobbin and the interior of the housing in the lateral portion of the segment of the tubular cross-section along the longitudinal axis of the housing. | 04-05-2012 |
William J. Ulrich, Baltimore, MD US
W. Jeff Ulrich, Dearborn, MI US
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20110011716 | Devices and methods related to battery modules - The present invention relates to devices that may be used in conjunction with one or more battery modules and related methods. More particularly, the present invention relates to a devices and related methods allowing one to manually disconnect high voltage and high current devices from a system. In one aspect, the present invention provides a mid pack break. The mid pack break is able to manually disconnect high voltage and high current devices from a system. The mid pack break includes a handle, a pin, a first sleeve, and a second sleeve. Force exerted on the handle causes the pin to insert into the first and second sleeves, thereby completing an electrical connection between the first and second sleeves. | 01-20-2011 |
20110020687 | Battery module with related devices and methods - The present invention relates to a battery module, related devices and methods. More particularly, the present invention relates to a battery module with an improved mechanism of electrically connecting modules to form one or more battery packs and devices and methods that relate to the improved mechanism. In one aspect, the present invention provides a battery module. The module comprises: a top cover that connects to a bottom housing to form a casing; a positive terminal connected to a proximal end of the casing, wherein the end of the positive material is shaped such that it can insert into a sleeve; a negative electrode connected to a distal end of the casing, wherein the negative electrode is housed within the sleeve such that an electrical contact is made when a positive terminal is inserted into the sleeve; and, at least one electrochemical cell connected to the inside surface of the bottom housing. | 01-27-2011 |