Waters, US
Andrew J. Waters, Kewanee, IL US
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20110247426 | Conveyor Belt Cleaner Scraper Blade with Sensor and Control System Therefor - A conveyor belt cleaner scraper blade for cleaning the surface of a conveyor belt and a method of manufacture of the scraper blade. The scraper blade includes a body having a base member adapted to be attached to a cross shaft of a conveyor belt cleaner and a scraping member which extends outwardly from the base member to a scraping tip. The scraper blade includes one or more electrical sensors that are embedded in an insert member. The insert member and the sensors are molded and embedded within the body of the scraper blade. Each of the sensors is adapted to provide an electrical output signal representing a physical condition of the scraper blade sensed by the sensor. A variety of sensor embodiments are described, as well as two embodiments of control and monitoring systems for use in conjunction with the various blade and sensor combinations. | 10-13-2011 |
Andrew John Waters, Oswego, IL US
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20120247922 | Conveyor Belt Cleaner Scraper Blade and Assembly - A replaceable conveyor scraping blade has a blade body extending lengthwise along a longitudinal axis. The blade body is produced from a material having a flexible, elastic quality. The blade body comprises a base portion, and intermediate portion, and a terminal end. The base portion is attachable to a tensioning device for biasing the blade body against a conveyor belt. The intermediate portion is generally arcuate and comprises a leading surface and a trailing surface. The leading surface extends upwardly relative to the base portion. The trailing surface is opposite the leading surface. It also extends upwardly relative to the base portion and has a scalloped surface when viewed in cross-section extending lengthwise along the longitudinal axis. The terminal end has a scraping surface separating an uppermost portion of the trailing surface from an uppermost portion of the leading surface. | 10-04-2012 |
Angela Waters, Grove City, OH US
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20110146198 | MODULAR SEISMICALLY RESTRAINED DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF INSTALLING THE SAME - A method of installing distribution systems such as needed piping, ductwork, electrical wiring, and other systems in a new construction having a structural ceiling and floor, comprises the steps of: providing a frame module of main and cross frame members; assembling the modules on site directly below the final placement position; installing ductwork, piping, electrical wiring, and other distribution systems in the modules; fabricating and attaching upper wall portions to the modules; lifting modules with attached upper wall portions towards the structural ceiling; attaching support columns to the structural ceiling and floor; and mounting the modules onto the support columns, such that the support columns support the modules . | 06-23-2011 |
Bart Waters, Midland, MI US
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20120058094 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING OBESITY AND RELATED DISORDERS BY CHARACTERIZING AND RESTORING MAMMALIAN BACTERIAL MICROBIOTA - The present invention relates to characterizing changes in mammalian intestinal microbiota associated with associated with high-fat and low-fat diets and with diets containing hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (HPMC) and related methods for diagnosing, preventing and treating obesity and related conditions such as metabolic syndrome and diabetes mellitus. Therapeutic methods of the invention involve the use of probiotics, and/or prebiotics, and/or narrow spectrum antibiotics/anti-bacterial agents that are capable of restoring healthy mammalian bacterial intestinal microbiota. | 03-08-2012 |
Brenda Waters, Smyma, GA US
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20090014023 | System and Method for Attaching Bi-locking Hair Extensions - The present invention uses a releasable locking tube to integrate, anchor and bind supplemental hair ventilated on a polyurethane strip to strands of naturally growing hair. Rectangular strips of double-sided tape add extra security to the hair attachment to prevent slippage. Together both the locking tubes and the double-sided adhesive strips create a bi-locking system for securing the supplemental hair to the individuals' naturally growing hair for a prolonged period of time. The locking tubes can be easily removed without damaging the naturally growing hair. By loosening the locking tubes on the naturally growing hair, the position of the tubes can be adjusted closer to the scalp to compensate for growth of the naturally growing hair away from the scalp. Thus, the extension can be easily adjusted closer to the scalp every few weeks. | 01-15-2009 |
Brent Waters, Columbia, MD US
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20090080658 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENCRYPTING DATA FOR FINE-GRAINED ACCESS CONTROL - In one embodiment, the present invention is a method and apparatus for encrypting data for fine-grained access control. One embodiment of a method for encrypting data includes encrypting the data as a ciphertext, labeling the ciphertext with a set of one or more descriptive attributes, generating a decryption key for decrypting the ciphertext, associating an access structure with the decryption key, such that the data is recoverable from the ciphertext using the decryption key only if the set of one or more descriptive attributes satisfies the access structure, and outputting the ciphertext and the decryption key. | 03-26-2009 |
Christopher Waters, East Lansing, MI US
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20130345261 | BENZIMIDAZOLE INHIBITION OF BIOFILM FORMATION - The various embodiments relate to a compound comprising: | 12-26-2013 |
Craig R. Waters, Highland, NY US
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20090193198 | METHOD, SYSTEM AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR PREVENTING LOCKOUT AND STALLING CONDITIONS IN A MULTI-NODE SYSTEM WITH SPECULATIVE MEMORY FETCHING - A method of preventing lockout and stalling conditions in a multi-node system having a plurality of nodes which includes initiating a processor request to a shared level of cache in a requesting node, performing a fabric coherency establishment sequence on the plurality of nodes, issuing a speculative memory fetch request to a memory, detecting a conflict on one of the plurality of nodes and communicating the conflict back to the requesting node within the system, canceling the speculative memory fetch request issued, and repeating the fabric coherency establishment sequence in the system until the point of conflict is resolved, without issuing another speculative memory fetch request. The subsequent memory fetch request is only issued after determining the state of line within the system, after the successful completion of the multi-node fabric coherency establishment sequence. | 07-30-2009 |
20090210626 | METHOD, SYSTEM AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR CACHE COHERENCY PROTOCOL WITH BUILT IN AVOIDANCE FOR CONFLICTING RESPONSES - The method includes initiating a processor request to a cache in a requesting node and broadcasting the processor request to remote nodes when the processor request encounters a local cache miss, performing a directory search of each remote cache to determine a state of a target line's address and an ownership slate of a specified address, returning the state of the target line to the requesting node and forming a combined response, and broadcasting the combined response to each remote node. During a fetch operation, when the directory search indicates an IM or a Target Memory node on a remote node, data is sourced from the respective remote cache and forwarded to the requesting node while protecting the data, and during a store operation, the data is sourced from the requesting node and protected while being forwarded to the IM or the Target Memory node after coherency has been established. | 08-20-2009 |
Dale Richard Waters, Eagan, MN US
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20100107338 | CRIB SHIELD SYSTEM AND OTHER BREATHABLE APPARATUS - An apparatus and method for making same utilizing a breathable mesh material having a reduced suffocation resistance level for infant and toddler use. The breathable mesh material includes an inner and outer fabric that includes larger openings on the front substructure than on the back substructure and a pile substructure is integrated and extends between the front and back substructures allowing air to substantially move effectively therethrough. | 05-06-2010 |
20100257654 | BREATHABLE GARMENT AND METHOD OF USE - A garment includes a front side and a back side. The front side and back side are coupled to surround at least part of a person's body. The front side includes a mesh outer shell and a lightweight inner mesh liner, and the inner mesh liner includes a material that provides moisture wicking. The back side includes a breathable material that substantially maintains three-dimensional breathability when the person rests upon it. The garment provides breathability substantially surrounding said at least part of the person's body. | 10-14-2010 |
20110220102 | CRIB SHIELD SYSTEM AND OTHER BREATHABLE APPARATUS - An apparatus and method for making same utilizing a breathable mesh material having a reduced suffocation resistance level for infant and toddler use. The breathable mesh material includes an inner and outer fabric that includes larger openings on the front substructure than on the back substructure and a pile substructure is integrated and extends between the front and back substructures allowing air to substantially move effectively therethrough. | 09-15-2011 |
20120005829 | BREATHABLE PLAYMAT - An integrated padded mesh material may be used in pillows or pillowcases for improved air flow around a user of the pillow or pillowcase during rest. When used in a pillow, the material may substantially cover the side of the pillow that a user's head rests upon. Other materials, such as mesh and satin materials, may be used to complete construction of the pillow. The pillow may take on familiar shapes, such as a dog. When the integrated padded mesh material is used in a pillowcase the pillowcase may be wrapped around a conventional pillow to increase air flow during rest. The pillowcase may include several layers such as the integrated padded mesh material and an allergy-blocking fabric. | 01-12-2012 |
20120005831 | BREATHABLE BLANKET - A breathable blanket may be made from a breathable mesh material to improve airflow through the blanket. The breathable blanket may include a multi-layer material having a combination of light-weight liner fabric and a mesh fabric. The blanket may be have a shape similar to an animal and include attachments, such as a stuff polyfill head. Additionally, the blanket may include ornamental additions of satin to further convey the animal shape. | 01-12-2012 |
20120005833 | BREATHABLE PILLOW - An integrated padded mesh material may be used in pillows or pillowcases for improved air flow around a user of the pillow or pillowcase during rest. When used in a pillow, the material may substantially cover the side of the pillow that a user's head rests upon. Other materials, such as mesh and satin materials, may be used to complete construction of the pillow. The pillow may take on familiar shapes, such as a dog. When the integrated padded mesh material is used in a pillowcase the pillowcase may be wrapped around a conventional pillow to increase air flow during rest. The pillowcase may include several layers such as the integrated padded mesh material and an allergy-blocking fabric. | 01-12-2012 |
20120009844 | BREATHABLE TOY - A breathable toy may be made for people or animals. The toy may include a breathable mesh fabric integrated as part of a multi-layer fabric structure. The breathable mesh fabric increases air flow during rest or other activities with the breathable toy. The toy may include ornamental or aesthetic additions without interfering with the breathable mesh fabric. Attachments to the toys may also include the breathable mesh fabric. | 01-12-2012 |
20120030879 | CRIB SHIELD SYSTEM AND OTHER BREATHABLE APPARATUS - An apparatus and method for making same utilizing a breathable mesh material having a reduced suffocation resistance level for infant and toddler use. The breathable mesh material includes an inner and outer fabric that includes larger openings on the front substructure than on the back substructure and a pile substructure is integrated and extends between the front and back substructures allowing air to substantially move effectively therethrough. | 02-09-2012 |
20120180215 | CRIB SHIELD SYSTEM AND OTHER BREATHABLE APPARATUS - An apparatus and method for making same utilizing a breathable mesh material having a reduced suffocation resistance level for infant and toddler use. The breathable mesh material includes an inner and outer fabric that includes larger openings on the front substructure than on the back substructure and a pile substructure is integrated and extends between the front and back substructures allowing air to substantially move effectively therethrough. | 07-19-2012 |
20120180786 | CRIB SHIELD SYSTEM AND OTHER BREATHABLE APPARATUS - An apparatus and method for making same utilizing a breathable mesh material having a reduced suffocation resistance level for infant and toddler use. The breathable mesh material includes an inner and outer fabric that includes larger openings on the front substructure than on the back substructure and a pile substructure is integrated and extends between the front and back substructures allowing air to substantially move effectively therethrough. | 07-19-2012 |
20120241483 | CRIB SHIELD SYSTEM AND OTHER BREATHABLE APPARATUS - An apparatus and method for making same utilizing a breathable mesh material having a reduced suffocation resistance level for infant and toddler use. The breathable mesh material includes an inner and outer fabric that includes larger openings on the front substructure than on the back substructure and a pile substructure is integrated and extends between the front and back substructures allowing air to substantially move effectively therethrough. | 09-27-2012 |
20140338402 | BREATHABLE GARMENT AND METHOD OF USE - A garment includes a front side and a back side. The front side and back side are coupled to surround at least part of a person's body. The front side includes a mesh outer shell and a lightweight inner mesh liner, and the inner mesh liner includes a material that provides moisture wicking The back side includes a breathable material that substantially maintains three-dimensional breathability when the person rests upon it. The garment provides breathability substantially surrounding said at least part of the person's body. | 11-20-2014 |
Dennis L. Waters, Chepachet, RI US
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20090095492 | Fire fighting foam dispensing system and related method - A fire fighting foam dispensing system includes a water inlet adapted to receive a flow of water, a first variable speed pump adapted to inject foam concentrate into the flow of water, a second variable speed pump adapted to inject foam concentrate into the flow of water, a foam outlet adapted to discharge fire fighting foam, a measuring apparatus adapted to measure flow rate in at least one of the water inlet and the foam outlet, and a system controller adapted to detect the flow rate from the measuring apparatus, and activate the second variable speed pump only upon the measured flow rate exceeding a predetermined flow rate value. | 04-16-2009 |
Earl Eugene Waters, Goldsboro, NC US
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20110260384 | FIXTURE AND METHOD FOR SUPPORTING DOOR PANELS DURING PAINTING AND FINISHING - A fixture that allows for quickly preparing, painting and finishing a plurality of door panels that have opposed side surfaces interconnected by a relatively narrow edge. The fixture includes upper and lower horizontal support bars. A plurality of spaced vertical support bars extend between and are slidably attached to the upper and lower horizontal support bars so that the spacing between vertical support bars may be adjusted to accommodate the size of the door panels. A plurality of mounting stations are on the vertical supports. A pair of pins are received by the mounting stations and engage the opposite edges of a panel for pivotal movement, painting and finishing of the panel there between. | 10-27-2011 |
Emily Waters, Jamaica Plain, MA US
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20110098345 | Aptamers to Tissue Factor Pathway Inhibitor and Their Use as Bleeding Disorder Therapeutics - The invention relates generally to the field of nucleic acids and more particularly to aptamers that bind to TFPI, which are useful as therapeutics in and diagnostics of bleeding disorders and/or other diseases or disorders in which TFPI has been implicated. In addition, the TFPI aptamers may be used before, during and/or after medical procedures to reduce complications or side effects thereof. The invention further relates to materials and methods for the administration of aptamers that bind to TFPI. | 04-28-2011 |
20110281938 | APTAMERS TO TISSUE FACTOR PATHWAY INHIBITOR AND THEIR USE AS BLEEDING DISORDER THERAPEUTICS - The invention relates generally to the field of nucleic acids and more particularly to aptamers that bind to TFPI, which are useful as therapeutics in and diagnostics of bleeding disorders and/or other diseases or disorders in which TFPI has been implicated. In addition, the TFPI aptamers may be used before, during and/or after medical procedures to reduce complications or side effects thereof. The invention further relates to materials and methods for the administration of aptamers that bind to TFPI. | 11-17-2011 |
20120190834 | APTAMERS TO TISSUE FACTOR PATHWAY INHIBITOR AND THEIR USE AS BLEEDING DISORDER THEREAPEUTICS - The invention relates generally to the field of nucleic acids and more particularly to aptamers that bind to TFPI, which are useful as therapeutics in and diagnostics of bleeding disorders and/or other diseases or disorders in which TFPI has been implicated. In addition, the TFPI aptamers may be used before, during and/or after medical procedures to reduce complications or side effects thereof. The invention further relates to materials and methods for the administration of aptamers that bind to TFPI. | 07-26-2012 |
Emily Kerestes Waters, Jamaica Plain, MA US
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20080260858 | Universal Procoagulant - A thromboplastin reagent comprises: (i) activated sTF, (ii) a metal-chelating lipid, (iii) a metal ion, and (iv) a phospholipid. Activated sTF preferably includes the extracellular domain of TF and an oligohistidine moiety having at least 2 histidine residues, more preferably 2-10 histidine residues. Preferably, the histidine residues are consecutive. Attaching a metal binding domain, such as an oligohistidine tag, to the C-terminus of sTF allows the protein to bind to phospholipid vesicles that contain metal-chelating lipid. Metal complexes of this activated sTF and metal-chelating lipids have all of the desirable expression, handling, and solubility characteristics of sTF, and exhibit procoagulant activities in plasma clotting tests that are comparable to relipidated rTF. In addition, it was discovered that, under some circumstances, Ni-lipids are themselves procoagulant, even in the absence of activated sTF. Further studies indicated that Ni-lipids are potent activators of the contact pathway of blood clotting. | 10-23-2008 |
Eric Scott Waters, Lockport, NY US
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20080289295 | CLADDING ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF CLADDING POSTS - A cladding assembly comprises first and second cladding panels, each having top and bottom edge portions and a pair of lateral sides, and a corner connection element disposed to couple a pair of adjacent lateral sides of the first and second cladding panels together. The corner connection element includes top and bottom edge portions and a pair of lateral sides, wherein the corner connection element comprises a pair of female connectors disposed at its lateral sides and the pair of adjacent lateral sides of the first and second cladding panels comprises a pair of male connectors for mating with the female connectors, or wherein the corner connection element comprises a pair of male connectors disposed at its lateral sides and the pair of adjacent lateral sides of the first and second cladding panels comprises a pair of female connectors for mating with the male connectors of the corner connection element. | 11-27-2008 |
Eric Scott Waters, Middleport, NY US
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20120067002 | CLADDING ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF CLADDING POSTS - A cladding assembly comprises first and second cladding panels, each having top and bottom edge portions and a pair of lateral sides, and a corner connection element disposed to couple a pair of adjacent lateral sides of the first and second cladding panels together. The corner connection element includes top and bottom edge portions and a pair of lateral sides, wherein the corner connection element comprises a pair of female connectors disposed at its lateral sides and the pair of adjacent lateral sides of the first and second cladding panels comprises a pair of male connectors for mating with the female connectors, or wherein the corner connection element comprises a pair of male connectors disposed at its lateral sides and the pair of adjacent lateral sides of the first and second cladding panels comprises a pair of female connectors for mating with the male connectors of the corner connection element. | 03-22-2012 |
F. Keith Waters, Lexington, KY US
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20110221448 | Apparatuses and Methods for Testing Welding Apparatuses - A testing apparatus for testing a welding apparatus is disclosed. The testing apparatus comprises a receptacle, a fault indicator, and a power supply, wherein: the receptacle comprises a grounding socket and a plurality of power sockets; the power supply is electrically coupled to the grounding socket, the fault indicator, and at least one of the plurality of power sockets; and when a plug of the welding apparatus is matingly coupled to the receptacle, the fault indicator indicates whether an electrical resistance between a grounding prong of the plug and at least one of a plurality of power prongs of the plug is below a predetermined threshold. | 09-15-2011 |
Frank Waters, High Springs, FL US
Gabriel S. Waters, Highland, UT US
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20120305425 | BICYCLE BAG - A bicycle bag protects a bicycle while the bicycle is secured to a rack, such as a vehicle bicycle rack. The bicycle bag includes resealable openings configured to allow the bicycle (and bag) to be securely attached to a wide variety of different rack types. Additionally, because there is risk of obscuring the tail lights of a vehicle for rear-mount racks when a bicycle bag is on the bike and the bike on the rack, the bicycle bag includes pockets designed to support a tail-light system that can be connected to the vehicle to provide additional lighting and safety. | 12-06-2012 |
20150060315 | BICYCLE BAG - A bicycle bag protects a bicycle while the bicycle is secured to a rack, such as a vehicle bicycle rack. The bicycle bag includes resealable openings configured to allow the bicycle (and bag) to be securely attached to a wide variety of different rack types. Additionally, because there is risk of obscuring the tail lights of a vehicle for rear-mount racks when a bicycle bag is on the bike and the bike on the rack, the bicycle bag includes pockets designed to support a tail-light system that can be connected to the vehicle to provide additional lighting and safety. | 03-05-2015 |
Gary Waters, Hamilton, OH US
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20080229586 | Seafood Utensil - A seafood utensil functioning as both a seafood fork and cutting tool, the seafood utensil including a grip portion operably configured for gripping between the thumb and forefinger of a diner, a first tine including a pivot operably configured to function as a fulcrum when cutting shellfish, and a second tine including an edge operably configured to cut through shellfish, the first tine and the second tine being in spaced apart relation. | 09-25-2008 |
George Waters, Oklahoma City, OK US
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20090000786 | METHODS OF PRODUCING FLOW-THROUGH PASSAGES IN CASING, AND METHODS OF USING SUCH CASING - Methods of making and using wellbore casing are described, one method comprising providing a plurality of flow-through passages in a portion of a casing while the casing is out of hole; temporarily plugging the flow-through passages with a composition while out of hole; running the casing in hole in a wellbore intersecting a hydrocarbon-bearing formation; and exposing the composition to conditions sufficient to displace the composition from the flow-through passages while in hole. Methods of using the casing may include pumping a stimulation treatment fluid through the casing string and into a formation through the flow-through passages in the first casing joint; plugging the flow-through passages in the first casing section; and exposing a second casing joint of the casing string to conditions sufficient to displace the composition from the flow-through passages in the second casing joint. | 01-01-2009 |
20090107671 | Stimulation Method - A subterranean formation stimulation method utilizes a treatment fluid comprising residual drilling fluid injected into the formation, and producing the stimulated formation. In one embodiment, a tight gas formation is fractured and the fracture has a higher conductivity than the formation. | 04-30-2009 |
20100058854 | MEASURING PROPERTIES OF LOW PERMEABILITY FORMATIONS - A method for calculating transmissibility, pore pressure, permeability and/or other properties of a subsurface layer comprising the modeling of the borehole pressure recorded from the time the subsurface layer is fractured by isolating said subsurface layer with a downhole tool, pumping fluid into the subsurface layer and stopping pumping said fluid once the formation is fractured until a pseudo-radial or pseudo-linear flow is reached. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. | 03-11-2010 |
20110005754 | METHODS OF PRODUCING FLOW-THROUGH PASSAGES IN CASING, AND METHODS OF USING SUCH CASING - Methods of making and using wellbore casing are described, one method comprising providing a plurality of flow-through passages in a portion of a casing while the casing is out of hole; temporarily plugging the flow-through passages with a composition while out of hole; running the casing in hole in a wellbore intersecting a hydrocarbon-bearing formation; and exposing the composition to conditions sufficient to displace the composition from the flow-through passages while in hole. Methods of using the casing may include pumping a stimulation treatment fluid through the casing string and into a formation through the flow-through passages in the first casing joint; plugging the flow-through passages in the first casing section; and exposing a second casing joint of the casing string to conditions sufficient to displace the composition from the flow-through passages in the second casing joint. | 01-13-2011 |
20110259588 | METHODS OF STABILIZING SHALE SURFACE TO MINIMIZE PROPPANT EMBEDMENT AND INCREASE PROPPANT-PACK CONDUCTIVITY - Embodiments of the invention relate to a method of treating a subterranean formation comprising shale comprising forming a fluid comprising potassium acetate, and introducing the fluid to a surface of the subterranean formation comprising shale, wherein geomechanical weakening of the formation is lower than if the formation were not in contact with the fluid. Embodiments of the invention relate to a method of treating a subterranean formation comprising shale, comprising forming a fluid comprising potassium chloride and ammonium acetate; and introducing the fluid to a surface of the subterranean formation comprising shale, wherein geomechanical weakening of the formation is lower than if the formation were not in contact with the fluid. | 10-27-2011 |
20110284214 | METHODS AND TOOLS FOR MULTIPLE FRACTURE PLACEMENT ALONG A WELLBORE - The invention discloses a tool for use in a wellbore, comprising: a tubular elongated member; openings on the tubular member able to be close with a valve or a sleeve; swellable packers positioned between said opening on the tubular member; and a control unit; the control unit operating the valve or sleeve for fracturing a subterranean formation in a wellbore, in the stages: a. fracturing the subterranean formation through a first stage at predefined first locations; and b. fracturing the subterranean formation through a second stage at second location(s) wherein each location from the second location(s) is localized between the predefined first locations. | 11-24-2011 |
20120150515 | In-Situ Stress Measurements In Hydrocarbon Bearing Shales - Example in-situ stress measurements in hydrocarbon bearing shales are disclosed. A disclosed example method includes lowering a downhole tool into a wellbore penetrating a subterranean shale formation, logging via the downhole tool, a portion of the wellbore adjacent the shale formation to generate logging results, processing the logging results to select test intervals along the portion of the wellbore, performing a stress test at one or more of the selected test intervals to generate stress test results for the shale formation, and adjusting a model representing at least one property of the shale formation based on the stress test results. | 06-14-2012 |
20130206475 | METHOD TO OPTIMIZE PERFORATIONS FOR HYDRAULIC FRACTURING IN ANISOTROPIC EARTH FORMATIONS - The subject disclosure relates to determining an optimum orientation for perforations around the circumference of a subsurface borehole and optimum wellbore fluid initiation pressure for hydraulic fracturing in anisotropic formations. | 08-15-2013 |
20140262265 | WELL STIMULATION WITH GAS HYDRATES - Various methods for performing treatment operations at a wellsite having a subterranean formation with a reservoir therein are provided. The method involves introducing a treatment fluid comprised of at least a gas hydrate slurry to the subterranean formation. | 09-18-2014 |
20140262292 | Stimulation with Natural Gas - Apparatus, systems, and methods in which a fracturing fluid source is in fluid communication with a wellbore extending into a subterranean formation. A compressor has an input in fluid communication with a natural gas source, and has an output in fluid communication with the wellbore. The compressor is operable to compress natural gas received at the input for delivery at the output. A liquefied gas source is also in fluid communication with the wellbore. | 09-18-2014 |
Greg Waters, Riverdale, UT US
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20100225094 | DUAL CHAMBER AIRBAG CUSHION - An airbag cushion has two chambers to permit the front chamber to inflate less rapidly than the back chamber for cushioning the head of an occupant in a vehicle with less force than the chest of an occupant is cushioned by the back chamber. | 09-09-2010 |
20100225095 | DUAL CHAMBER AIRBAG CUSHIONS WITH A SAFETY VENT IN THE FRONT CHAMBER - An airbag cushion has two chambers to permit the front chamber to inflate less rapidly than the back chamber for cushioning the head of an occupant in a vehicle with less force than the chest of an occupant is cushioned by the back chamber. The front chamber has at least one safety vent. | 09-09-2010 |
James Waters, Kearny, NJ US
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20100102100 | SHOPPING BAG - In one aspect, a shopping bag or carryall (hereinafter, shopping bag and carryall refer to the inventive shopping bag interchangeably unless otherwise noted) is describe that addresses the problems and inconvenience of having to carry multiple articles and personal items individually into a store, and access those articles in the store when shopping. The shopping bag assists the shopper by organizing the many necessities typically carried and used by shoppers. The numerous features of the bag serve to protect and makes immediately available all of the typical items a shopper may need. | 04-29-2010 |
20100104223 | Shopping Bag - In one aspect, a shopping bag or carryall (hereinafter, shopping bag and carryall refer to the inventive shopping bag interchangeably unless otherwise noted) is describe that addresses the problems and inconvenience of having to carry multiple articles and personal items individually into a store, and access those articles in the store when shopping. The shopping bag assists the shopper by organizing the many necessities typically carried and used by shoppers. The numerous features of the bag serve to protect and makes immediately available all of the typical items a shopper may need. | 04-29-2010 |
20100104224 | SHOPPING BAG - In one aspect, a shopping bag or carryall (hereinafter, shopping bag and carryall refer to the inventive shopping bag interchangeably unless otherwise noted) is describe that addresses the problems and inconvenience of having to carry multiple articles and personal items individually into a store, and access those articles in the store when shopping. The shopping bag assists the shopper by organizing the many necessities typically carried and used by shoppers. The numerous features of the bag serve to protect and makes immediately available all of the typical items a shopper may need. | 04-29-2010 |
James L. Waters, Framingham, MA US
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20090165873 | Variable ratio flow splitter for a flowstream - A splitter for a pressurized primary flowstream of a mobile phase is provided. The splitter comprises a first splitting stage that divides the primary flowstream between a major split flowstream and a minor split flowstream by means of a first and a second restrictive flow element; a first dilution stage that combines a dilution flow source with the minor split flowstream to create a diluted minor flowstream;a second splitting stage that divides the diluted minor flowstream between a secondary major diluted flowstream and a secondary minor diluted flowstream by means of a third restrictive element in the secondary minor diluted flow stream; and a second dilution stage wherein a conditioning flow source conditions the secondary minor diluted flow stream after the third restrictive element prior to outlet of the secondary minor diluted flowstream from the splitter. | 07-02-2009 |
James P. Waters, Waterford, MI US
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20080230022 | Rate limiting and balancing control system for dual independent camshaft phasing - A method for controlling dual independent camshaft phasers in an internal combustion engine. The method has three basic steps: a) first, determining if rate balancing between the two phasers is required; b) second, determining the optimal rate balancing commands; and c) third, applying the determined rate balancing commands to the appropriate phaser(s). In determining the rate balancing commands, there are three possible phaser options: the intake phaser requires priority; the exhaust phaser requires priority; or neither phaser requires priority. Lookup tables are stored in the engine controller for each option. When either phaser has priority, the other phaser is actuated after a delay based upon the position error of the priority phaser, generally at a lower phase rate. When neither phaser has priority, both phasers are actuated at a rate consistent with oil-delivery capabilities of the engine. | 09-25-2008 |
20090048729 | METHOD FOR DIAGNOSING THE OPERATIONAL STATE OF A VARIABLE VALVE ACTUATION (VVA) DEVICE USING A KNOCK SIGNAL - A method for determining whether a variable valve actuation (VVA) device or subsystem is operating in an improper mode of operation is performed in real-time by an embedded engine or powertrain controller configured to monitor and evaluate an already-available knock sensor output signal. The knock sensor output is captured during a predefined sampling window, defined to include a valve closing event when the VVA device is operating in a proper mode. The captured knock sensor output signal is processed to detect the presence (or absence) of a valve closing event. The absence of a valve closing event when one is expected is indicative of a malfunctioning VVA device. | 02-19-2009 |
20120132164 | METHOD FOR OPERATING AN OIL CONTROL VALVE - A method for operating an oil control valve in an internal combustion engine is provided. The oil control valve controls a camshaft phaser disposed at an output side of the control valve and includes a spool disposed in a spool housing. The camshaft phaser controls the phase relationship between a crankshaft of the internal combustion engine and a camshaft of the internal combustion engine. The method includes positioning the spool within the spool housing to substantially block oil flow between the camshaft phaser and the internal combustion engine when the engine is temporarily not running. | 05-31-2012 |
20120132165 | METHOD FOR OPERATING A CAMSHAFT PHASER - A method for operating a camshaft phaser in an internal combustion engine is provided. The camshaft phaser is used to control the phase relationship between a crankshaft and a camshaft of the internal combustion engine. The method includes determining that the internal combustion engine will be placed in an automatic stop mode. The camshaft phaser is then controlled to establish a predetermined phase relationship between the crankshaft and the camshaft. The internal combustion engine is then placed in automatic stop mode and the predetermined phase relationship is maintained by substantially blocking oil flow between the camshaft phaser and the internal combustion engine. | 05-31-2012 |
20140025280 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO DETERMINE RESTRICTION OF INDIVIDUAL EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION RUNNERS - An engine control system and method for determining if an exhaust gas recirculation EGR runner between an EGR valve and a cylinder inlet is obstructed using a single exhaust gas sensor and individual cylinder fuel control (ICFC). A controller determines an off-state value based on an off-state air/fuel combustion ratio of a particular cylinder indicated by the single exhaust gas sensor while the EGR valve is operated to the off-state and while the engine is operating at a first speed-load condition, and determines an on-state value based on an on-state air/fuel combustion ratio of the particular cylinder indicated by the single exhaust gas sensor while the EGR valve is operated to the on-state and while the engine is operating at a second speed-load condition. The controller then determines if the EGR runner associated with the particular cylinder is obstructed based on the off-state value and the on-state value. | 01-23-2014 |
James R. Waters, Lancaster, PA US
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20090000248 | Canopy system - A canopy system for use in the interior building environment. The canopy system of the invention meets seismic code requirements and includes a means for mechanically aligning and registering canopy modules relative one another. The system requires a minimum number of attachment points to the overhead building structure. | 01-01-2009 |
20090188175 | Cantilevered ceiling system - The cantilevered ceiling system has a horizontally extending support beam which supports at least two panels. The panels, when positioned substantially horizontally, are securely maintained to the beam by a gravity operated lock. | 07-30-2009 |
20120102865 | SUSPENDED CEILING SYSTEM, SECURING MEMBERS, AND PROCESS OF INSTALLING A SUSPENDED CEILING SYSTEM - Disclosed is a suspended ceiling system, a securing member, and process of installing a patterned suspended ceiling system. The suspended ceiling system includes a grid system having first members and second members, and at least one substrate which extends below the grid system. The at least one substrate has an exposed surface and a concealed surface, and the at least one substrate has first sides and second sides which extend between the exposed surface and the concealed surface. Securing members attach to the concealed surface proximate the first sides, and the securing members have grid engagement members which secure the at least one substrate to the grid system. The securing members cooperate with the first members and the second members of the grid system to properly position the substrate and the spacing between adjacent at least one substrates is controlled. | 05-03-2012 |
20140090327 | CANOPY SYSTEM AND GROUP SUSPENSION SYSTEM THEREFORE - A canopy system for use in the interior building environment. The canopy system of the invention meets seismic code requirements and includes a group suspension system for mechanically aligning and registering canopy modules relative one another. | 04-03-2014 |
20140090328 | SUSPENDED CEILING SYSTEM, SECURING MEMBERS, AND PROCESS OF INSTALLING A SUSPENDED CEILING SYSTEM - Disclosed is a suspended ceiling system, a securing member, and process of installing a patterned suspended ceiling system. The suspended ceding system includes a grid system having first members and second members, and at least one substrate which extends below the grid system. The at least one substrate has an exposed surface and a concealed surface, and the at least one substrate has first sides and second sides which extend between the exposed surface and the concealed surface. Securing members attach to the concealed surface proximate the first sides, and the securing members have grid engagement members which secure the at least one substrate to the grid system. The securing members cooperate with the first members and the second members of the grid system to properly position the substrate and the spacing between adjacent at least one substrates is controlled. | 04-03-2014 |
20150068135 | CEILING-MOUNTED BAFFLE SYSTEM - A ceiling-mounting baffle system including vertical panels. In one embodiment, the system includes a suspension bar mountable from a ceiling or other overhead structure and a vertical panel mountable to the suspension bar. The suspension bar includes a plurality of mounting segments spaced axially along the bar. To mount the panels to the suspension bar, the panel includes a hook element which may be disposed proximate to a top of the panel. The hook is configured to detachably engage a mounting segment to secure the panel to the suspension bar. In one embodiment, the hook element is associated with a recurved mounting slot integrally formed in the panel which receives the mounting segment of the suspension bar. The mounting segment is movable through the slot to hook the panel to the suspension bar. | 03-12-2015 |
John B. Waters, Washington, DC US
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20100297565 | Grafted Polymer Drag-Reducing Agents, Grafted Polymer Fuel Additives and Production Methods Therefor - The invention includes a method of reducing drag in a pipeline and/or improving the combustion efficiency of a fuel burning device by adding a grafted polymer to a hydrocarbon product. The invention also includes a method of improving the combustion efficiency of a gasoline engine by adding a grafted polymer to fuel and combusting the fuel within the gasoline engine, the grafted polymer having a viscoelastic effect in gasoline in the gasoline engine to generally correspond to a duration of the intake stroke/compression stroke/fuel burn sequence in a gasoline engine. | 11-25-2010 |
20110118515 | Low Molecular Weight Fuel Additive - The invention includes a method of improving the combustion efficiency of a fuel-burning device. The method includes the steps of adding a low molecular weight polymer to the fuel of the fuel-burning device and burning the fuel with the polymer in the fuel-burning device. The invention also includes fuel compositions containing such polymers. | 05-19-2011 |
20130213334 | Low Molecular Weight Fuel Additive - The invention includes a method of improving the combustion efficiency of a fuel-burning device. The method includes the steps of adding a low molecular weight polymer to the fuel of the fuel-burning device and burning the fuel with the polymer in the fuel-burning device. The invention also includes fuel compositions containing such polymers. | 08-22-2013 |
20150013631 | Low Molecular Weight Fuel Additive - The invention includes a method of improving the combustion efficiency of a fuel-burning device. The method includes the steps of adding a low molecular weight polymer to the fuel of the fuel-burning device and burning the fuel with the polymer in the fuel-burning device. The invention also includes fuel compositions containing such polymers. | 01-15-2015 |
John E. Waters, Fortville, IN US
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20100123338 | AUTOMOTIVE SEAT RECONFIGURABLE TO WORK DESK - An automotive seat has a seat back and a seat bottom that are movable between a seating configuration and a work desk configuration. When moving from the seating configuration to the work desk configuration, the seat bottom pivots forwardly into a generally vertical orientation and the seat back pivots downwardly into a generally horizontal orientation. The seat bottom supports an end of the seat back when the seat bottom and the seat back are in the work desk configuration. The back surface of the seat back faces upwardly to provide a work surface when the seat bottom and the seat back are in the work desk configuration. Sufficient space is provided beneath the seat back when in the work desk configuration to accommodate a person's legs underneath the seat back. | 05-20-2010 |
20150075884 | ELECTRIC HYBRID DRIVE FOR RETROFITTING TO INTERNAL COMBUSTION VEHICLES - The subject invention is directed to a class of electric hybrid drives that can be retrofit easily to cars and trucks to reduce transportation costs. Certain embodiments include mechanisms for attachment to an existing powertrain, regenerative braking, on-the-road optimization of transportation costs depending on road and route conditions, or an operational mode in which motive power for a vehicle is solely derived from electric energy stored in a battery. | 03-19-2015 |
John F. Waters, Boulder, CO US
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20130018978 | CONTENT DELIVERY NETWORK WITH DEEP CACHING INFRASTRUCTURE - Embodiments herein include methods and systems for use in delivering resources to a client device over a local network. An exemplary system comprises a plurality of caching devices operable to cache resources on behalf of a plurality of content providers, and a local caching device communicatively situated between an access network and the client device, wherein the access network is communicably situated between the plurality of caching devices and the local caching device. The local caching device is operable to retrieve a requested resource from at least one of the plurality of caching devices, deliver the requested resource to the client device over the local network, and store the requested resource for future requests by other client devices. | 01-17-2013 |
John J. Waters, West Deptford, NJ US
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20110066295 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ACTUATING A DISPENSING DEVICE USING A LINEAR MOTOR - A system for actuating a dispensing device includes an apparatus for holding and actuating the dispensing device that includes a linear motor including a stator component and a forcer component and a frame that orients components of the linear motor relative to each other and relative to the dispensing device. The system further includes a controller configured to control the linear motor and a device that interfaces with the controller and provides a user interface for control of the system. The controller is configured to generate control signals that cause the apparatus to perform at least one actuation cycle specified by an operator. The device that communicates with the controller generates a command sequence based on the at least one actuation cycle specified and the controller generates signals based on the command sequence that cause the system to perform the at least one actuation cycle. | 03-17-2011 |
Johnny Hinton Waters, Chatsworth, GA US
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20110197788 | High Post Consumer Content Mineral Filler Based on Micronized Recycled Asphalt Paving and Thermoplastic Compositions and Polymeric Emulsions Derived from Same - A micronized filler for use in thermoplastic compositions, polymeric emulsions and other end products can include micronized recycled asphalt paving. The recycled asphalt paving filler can include calcium carbonate, calcium magnesium carbonate and silicon dioxide. The filler can have a particle size of 325 mesh screen, and a specific gravity of 2.4. The filler increases the post consumer content of various end products. | 08-18-2011 |
John P. Waters, Lake City, FL US
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20100160160 | Materials and Methods for Controlling Nematodes with Pasteuria Spores In Seed Coatings - The subject invention provides novel and advantageous materials and methods for controlling phytopathogenic and/or soil-dwelling nematodes by attaching an effective amount of | 06-24-2010 |
20100189693 | Novel Pasteuria Strain - The subject invention provides a novel and advantageous strain of | 07-29-2010 |
20140057784 | MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING NEMATODES WITH PASTEURIA SPORES IN SEED COATINGS - The subject invention provides novel and advantageous materials and methods for controlling phytopathogenic and/or soil-dwelling nematodes by attaching an effective amount of | 02-27-2014 |
20140290134 | MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING NEMATODES WITH PASTEURIA SPORES IN SEED COATINGS - The subject invention provides novel and advantageous materials and methods for controlling phytopathogenic and/or soil-dwelling nematodes by attaching an effective amount of | 10-02-2014 |
Jonathan S. M. Waters, Tallahassee, FL US
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20080307055 | System and Method for Efficient Indexing of Messages in a Law Enforcement Data Network - A system and method for cataloging and indexing messages that utilizes a message reference number that may be translated among different formats for propagating through a standard network and for displaying at a terminal. The reference number may be permanently assigned for the life of the archive. In one embodiment, the reference number may be generated using system number, temporal and sequence fields. The reference number may be mapped using a reversible mapping algorithm to a standard control field format for propagation through the existing database infrastructure systems. The reference number enables a database of search results to be stored permanently indexed by the reference number. Searches may reference other search results by reference number, and queries may be related to search results by the reference number. | 12-11-2008 |
20080307503 | System and Method for Search Parameter Data Entry And Result Access In A Law Enforcement Multiple Domain Security Environment - A system and method for law enforcement query entry that enables universal platform access without requiring specialized platform software by utilizing a keystroke efficient lexicon for data entry that is converted to standardized search commands by a back end server and by displaying search results in accordance with user, platform, network, and data security constraints. | 12-11-2008 |
Joseph Waters, West Chester, PA US
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20100132235 | Sign Connector - In one general aspect, a sign connector is provided. The sign connector including: a first bracket connected to a first sign, the first bracket including a receiving means; and a second bracket including a first and second member, an end of the first member attached to an end of the second member to form an angle between the first member and the second member, and the first member is detachably connected to a second sign and the second member is adapted to be received within the receiving means of the first bracket. | 06-03-2010 |
Keith Waters, West Newton, MA US
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20110254792 | USER INTERFACE TO PROVIDE ENHANCED CONTROL OF AN APPLICATION PROGRAM - A method for imparting control to an application program (AP) running on a mobile device, said method comprising the acts of displaying a graphical user interface (GUI) of the AP on a touch panel of the mobile device; capturing a touch input on a portion of the GUI; the method further comprising, when identifying the touch input as a touch input of a predefined first type, the acts of imparting a first AP control associated to the portion of the GUI; monitoring an occurrence of a spatial movement of the mobile device; imparting a second AP control associated to the portion of the GUI in response to the capture of a spatial movement. | 10-20-2011 |
Kendall R. Waters, Lakewood, OH US
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20090299186 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CHARACTERIZING TISSUE BASED UPON HOMOMORPHIC DECONVOLUTION OF BACKSCATTERED ULTRASOUND - A system and method are disclosed that facilitate characterizing vascular plaque tissue based upon spectral analysis of intravascular ultrasound echo signal segments. In particular, a power spectrum analysis of an integrated backscatter parameter renders a set of characterizing parameter values based on received intravascular ultrasound echo signal segments. The resulting parameter values are applied to plaque tissue characterization criteria to render a plaque tissue characterizations for regions of interest. The system and method include computer-executable instructions performed on a computing device to render an estimate of a system transfer function using a homomorphic deconvolution technique. | 12-03-2009 |
20120130247 | System and Method for Characterizing Tissue Based Upon Homomorphic Deconvolution of Backscattered Ultrasound - A system and method are disclosed that facilitate characterizing vascular plaque tissue based upon spectral analysis of intravascular ultrasound echo signal segments. In particular, a power spectrum analysis of an integrated backscatter parameter renders a set of characterizing parameter values based on received intravascular ultrasound echo signal segments. The resulting parameter values are applied to plaque tissue characterization criteria to render a plaque tissue characterizations for regions of interest. The system and method include computer-executable instructions performed on a computing device to render an estimate of a system transfer function using a homomorphic deconvolution technique. | 05-24-2012 |
20120184853 | System and Method for Characterizing Tissue Based Upon Split Spectrum Analysis of Backscattered Ultrasound - A system and method are disclosed that facilitate characterizing vascular plaque tissue based upon spectral analysis of intravascular ultrasound echo signal segments. In particular, split spectrum analysis of an integrated backscatter parameter introduces a spectral resolution component to parameterization of received intravascular ultrasound echo signal segments. The resulting parameter values for each of multiple bands within a larger frequency band supported by an ultrasound system are applied to plaque tissue characterization criteria to render a plaque tissue characterization corresponding to the corresponding ultrasound echo signal segments. | 07-19-2012 |
Kendall Rand Waters, Lakewood, OH US
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20080234582 | PLAQUE CHARACTERIZATION USING MULTIPLE INTRAVASCULAR ULTRASOUND DATASETS HAVING DISTINCT FILTER BANDS - A system and method are disclosed that facilitate generating visual representations of characterized tissue based upon ultrasound echo information obtained from a portion of an imaged body. The system includes a first filter having a first filter band that is applied to a near range portion of the ultrasound echo information to render near range filtered echo information. A second filter, having a second filter band that covers a frequency range of the first filter band, is applied to a far range portion of the ultrasound echo information to render far range filtered echo information. The system furthermore includes a set of characterization criteria that are applied to the near and far range filtered echo information. The characterized near and far range image data are thereafter combined into a single tissue-characterization image. | 09-25-2008 |
20100331695 | Plaque Characterization Using Multiple Intravascular Ultrasound Datasets Having Distinct Filter Bands - A system and method are disclosed that facilitate generating visual representations of characterized tissue based upon ultrasound echo information obtained from a portion of an imaged body. The system includes a first filter having a first filter band that is applied to a near range portion of the ultrasound echo information to render near range filtered echo information. A second filter, having a second filter band that covers a frequency range of the first filter band, is applied to a far range portion of the ultrasound echo information to render far range filtered echo information. The system furthermore includes a set of characterization criteria that are applied to the near and far range filtered echo information. The characterized near and far range image data are thereafter combined into a single tissue-characterization image. | 12-30-2010 |
20130245446 | Plaque Characterization Using Multiple Intravascular Ultrasound Datasets Having Distinct Filter Bands - A system and method are disclosed that facilitate generating visual representations of characterized tissue based upon ultrasound echo information obtained from a portion of an imaged body. The system includes a first filter having a first filter band that is applied to a near range portion of the ultrasound echo information to render near range filtered echo information. A second filter, having a second filter band that covers a frequency range of the first filter band, is applied to a far range portion of the ultrasound echo information to render far range filtered echo information. The system furthermore includes a set of characterization criteria that are applied to the near and far range filtered echo information. The characterized near and far range image data are thereafter combined into a single tissue-characterization image. | 09-19-2013 |
Marcey L. Waters, Carrboro, NC US
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20120190586 | Synthetic Receptors for Identification of Protein Posttranslation Modifications - A method of making a synthetic organic receptor that specifically binds to a modified amino acid is carried out by: reacting a plurality of monomers in a dynamic combinatorial library in the presence of a protein or peptide to form a reaction product, the protein or peptide comprising a modified nucleic acid, with the reacting step carried out under conditions in which at least one oligomer that specifically binds to the modified amino acid is selectively amplified in the reaction product; and then isolating or identifying from the reaction product at least one oligomer that specifically binds to the modified amino acid. | 07-26-2012 |
M. Gerard Waters, Westfield, NJ US
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20100076002 | Method of Treating Atherosclerosis, Dyslipidemias and Related Conditions and Pharmaceutical Compositions - A method of treating atherosclerosis is disclosed wherein nicotinic acid or another nicotinic acid receptor agonist is administered to the patient in combination with a DP receptor antagonist. The DP receptor antagonist is administered to reduce, prevent or eliminate flushing that may otherwise occur. | 03-25-2010 |
20110118292 | METHOD OF TREATING ATHEROSCLEROSIS, DYSLIPIDEMIAS AND RELATED CONDITIONS - A method of treating atherosclerosis is disclosed wherein nicotinic acid or another nicotinic acid receptor agonist is administered to the patient in combination with a DP receptor antagonist. The DP receptor antagonist is administered to reduce, prevent or eliminate flushing that may otherwise occur. | 05-19-2011 |
Michael Waters, Atlanta, GA US
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20110188929 | HIGHWAY OVERPASS BRIDGE MODIFICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - An example method of expanding a highway have a multiple lanes passing under a highway overpass bridge having a center pier is described. The center pier may be between lanes passing in opposite directions. The center pier may be replaced with two replacement central piers having a gap there between. Additional lanes may be added through the gap between the replacement central piers. Various methods of construction and detailed designs for such bridges are also described. | 08-04-2011 |
Michael Waters, Oak Ridge, TN US
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20120325793 | Heating Accessory For Motor Vehicle - A heating accessory system for a vehicle comprising: a heating unit, where said heating unit is placed in a duct of an existing heating system; a power inverter/transformer, where the power inverter/transformer supplies power to the heating unit; and a power source, where the power source sends power to the power inverter/transformer. The heating unit may include a series of wired coils wrapped with insulating materials. | 12-27-2012 |
Michael Waters, West Dundee, IL US
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20120014095 | LIGHTED HAT - There is provided hands-free lighting, components thereof, and other accessories combined with the hands-free lighting. The hands-free lighting is preferably lighted headgear including hats or visors or other headgear. The hands-free lighting may include multiple light sources positioned at the brim of a lighted hat and configured to provide beams of illumination along different axes thereby illuminating distances both near and far from the wearer at the same time while maintaining natural and streamlined appearance of the lighted hat. | 01-19-2012 |
20140192518 | LIGHTED HAT - There is provided hands-free lighting, components thereof, and other accessories combined with the hands-free lighting. The hands-free lighting is preferably lighted headgear including hats or visors or other headgear. The hands-free lighting may include multiple light sources positioned at the brim of a lighted hat and configured to provide beams of illumination along different axes thereby illuminating distances both near and far from the wearer at the same time while maintaining natural and streamlined appearance of the lighted hat. | 07-10-2014 |
Michael Blayne Waters, Longmont, CO US
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20090067584 | PROCESSING AND REPORTING SITUATIONAL INFORMATION TO EMERGENCY SERVICE PROVIDERS - A system and method for processing and reporting situational information to emergency service providers in an emergency service communications network is disclosed. An emergency situation is monitored. Responsive to detecting the emergency situation, information relating to the emergency situation is collected. Then, the information is processed and stored in a database. The processed information is then reported to emergency service providers. | 03-12-2009 |
Michael James Waters, Greenwood, SC US
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20100011682 | SEAMLESS DECK-SEALING SURROUND FOR SKYLIGHTS AND ROOF WINDOWS - A seamless surround for a rectangular skylight assembly is provided. Each side of the rectangular surround is characterized as having an obtuse-angled profile having an angle of between greater than 90 degrees and about 100 degrees, the profile including a vertically extending surface and a downwardly sloping surface. The vertically extending surfaces abut curb members attached to the skylight assembly and include apertures therethrough for receipt of a joining element. The downwardly sloping surfaces abut a building rooftop and further include apertures therethrough for receipt of a joining element. The roof-abutting side of the downwardly sloping surfaces includes a barrier material attached thereto. The barrier material may be any suitable air and water barrier, such as a polyurethane foam or a thermoplastic elastomer. A method of installing a skylight having the seamless surround is also provided. | 01-21-2010 |
20120011787 | DECK-SEALING SURROUND FOR SKYLIGHTS AND WINDOWS - A surround for a rectangular skylight assembly is provided. Each side of the rectangular surround is characterized as having an obtuse-angled profile having an angle of between greater than 90 degrees and about 100 degrees, the profile including a curb-abutting surface and a roof abutting surface. The curb-abutting surfaces abut curb members attached to the skylight assembly and include apertures therethrough for receipt of joining elements. The roof abutting surfaces abut a building rooftop and further include apertures therethrough for receipt of joining elements. The roof abutting side of the roof abutting surfaces includes a barrier material attached thereto. The barrier material may be comprised of any suitable impermeable material, such as a polyurethane foam or a thermoplastic elastomer. | 01-19-2012 |
Patrick Waters, Melbourne, FL US
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20120255392 | COMPLIANT CAM WITH FLEXURE CAM ARM - A compliant cam system includes a one-piece cam including: a cam body rotatable with respect to a cam rotational axis and a having a cam body center spaced from the cam rotational axis and an outer surface; and a deflecting arm freely extending from the cam body having a free end elastically deflected toward the cam body in an arm deflected condition. A follower has at least one follower surface in direct contact with the cam outer surface at the deflecting arm. An arm non-deflected condition is defined when the outer surface is in direct contact with the cam follower surface prior to deflection of the deflecting arm. The cam when thereafter rotated with respect to the cam rotational axis acts to move the cam body center toward the follower thereby deflecting the deflecting arm to the deflected condition creating a biasing force acting toward the follower. | 10-11-2012 |
20120255393 | COMPLIANT CAM OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS - A compliant cam system includes a cam having a cam body rotatable with respect to a cam rotational axis. The cam body has a cam body center spaced from the cam rotational axis. At least a portion of the cam is an elastically compressible material. A follower having at least one follower surface is in contact with the compressible material portion of the cam. A cam non-deflected condition is defined when an elastically compressible material portion outer surface is in contact with the cam follower surface prior to deflection of the elastically compressible material portion. The cam when thereafter rotated with respect to the cam rotational axis moves the cam body center toward the follower. The elastically compressible material portion deflects, defining a deflected condition, creating a biasing force acting toward the follower, and releasably frictionally engaging the elastically compressible material portion with the follower. | 10-11-2012 |
20120255510 | CAM SYSTEM HAVING COMPLIANT FOLLOWER - A compliant follower cam system includes a cam rotatable about a cam rotational axis continuously aligned with a cam displacement axis. The cam has a body center spaced from the rotational axis. A compliant follower has an elastically deformable first contact wall positioned proximate to a cavity. The first contact wall is directly contacted by the cam body outer surface. A compliant follower non-deflected condition occurs when a first contact wall outer surface directly contacts the cam body outer surface prior to deflection of the first contact wall, with the cam body center out of alignment with the displacement axis. Rotating the cam moves the body center toward the compliant follower into alignment with the displacement axis. The cam thereby deflects the first contact wall into the cavity defining a compliant follower deflected condition and creates a biasing force releasably frictionally engaging the first contact wall and cam. | 10-11-2012 |
20130333514 | COMPLIANT CAM OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS - A compliant cam system includes a cam having a cam body rotatable with respect to a cam rotational axis. The cam body has a cam body center spaced from the cam rotational axis. At least a portion of the cam is an elastically compressible material. A follower having at least one follower surface is in contact with the compressible material portion of the cam. A cam non-deflected condition is defined when an elastically compressible material portion outer surface is in contact with the cam follower surface prior to deflection of the elastically compressible material portion. The cam when thereafter rotated with respect to the cam rotational axis moves the cam body center toward the follower. The elastically compressible material portion deflects, defining a deflected condition, creating a biasing force acting toward the follower, and releasably frictionally engaging the elastically compressible material portion with the follower. | 12-19-2013 |
Paul F. Waters, Washington, DC US
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20100297565 | Grafted Polymer Drag-Reducing Agents, Grafted Polymer Fuel Additives and Production Methods Therefor - The invention includes a method of reducing drag in a pipeline and/or improving the combustion efficiency of a fuel burning device by adding a grafted polymer to a hydrocarbon product. The invention also includes a method of improving the combustion efficiency of a gasoline engine by adding a grafted polymer to fuel and combusting the fuel within the gasoline engine, the grafted polymer having a viscoelastic effect in gasoline in the gasoline engine to generally correspond to a duration of the intake stroke/compression stroke/fuel burn sequence in a gasoline engine. | 11-25-2010 |
20110118515 | Low Molecular Weight Fuel Additive - The invention includes a method of improving the combustion efficiency of a fuel-burning device. The method includes the steps of adding a low molecular weight polymer to the fuel of the fuel-burning device and burning the fuel with the polymer in the fuel-burning device. The invention also includes fuel compositions containing such polymers. | 05-19-2011 |
20130213334 | Low Molecular Weight Fuel Additive - The invention includes a method of improving the combustion efficiency of a fuel-burning device. The method includes the steps of adding a low molecular weight polymer to the fuel of the fuel-burning device and burning the fuel with the polymer in the fuel-burning device. The invention also includes fuel compositions containing such polymers. | 08-22-2013 |
20150013631 | Low Molecular Weight Fuel Additive - The invention includes a method of improving the combustion efficiency of a fuel-burning device. The method includes the steps of adding a low molecular weight polymer to the fuel of the fuel-burning device and burning the fuel with the polymer in the fuel-burning device. The invention also includes fuel compositions containing such polymers. | 01-15-2015 |
Richard C. Waters, Concord, MA US
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20110157595 | Rotary Interferometer - An angular displacement of an object is measured interferometrically by splitting a laser beam into a reference beam and a measuring beam. The reference beam is directed at a stationary reference retroreflector and then a phase shift detector. The measuring beam is directed at a rotatable reflective surface of the object and then a stationary measuring retroreflector and then back to the rotatable reflective surface and then to the phase shift detector such that the phase shift detector measures an angular displacement of the rotatable reflective surface when the length of the path of the measuring beam changes when the rotatable reflective surface is displaced. | 06-30-2011 |
20150068225 | System and Method for Controlling Temperature and Humidity in Multiple Spaces using Liquid Desiccant - A branch controller operates with a system for temperature and humidity control. The branch controller includes a fluid control system for controlling a flow of the liquid desiccant in an arrangement of channels forming a first path for exchanging the liquid desiccant between a liquid desiccant conditioning unit and at least a first space conditioning unit and a second path for directing the liquid desiccant received from the first space conditioning unit to a second space conditioning unit. The branch controller includes a processor for comparing operational conditions of the first space conditioning unit and the second space conditioning unit. The processor selects between the first path and the second path based on the comparison and commands the fluid control system to control the flow of the liquid desiccant according to the selected path. | 03-12-2015 |
Rob Waters, Hartland, MI US
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20090045592 | LATERAL SEALING GASKET AND METHOD - An elongated elastomeric gasket ( | 02-19-2009 |
20100270745 | LATERAL SEALING GASKET AND METHOD - An elongated elastomeric gasket ( | 10-28-2010 |
Robert Waters, Hartland, MI US
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20100071654 | PLASTIC COVER HAVING METAL REINFORCEMENT FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE APPLICATIONS AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION - A cover assembly for an internal combustion engine application and method of construction therefore provides one construction for a valve cover assembly, and another construction for an end cover assembly for a crankcase. The cover assemblies include at least one rigid metal carrier having a plurality of bolt openings and a plurality of load limiters located about said openings. A material is overmolded on the carrier and about the load limiters, with the material forming an exposed sealing surface for direct engagement with a seal gasket. | 03-25-2010 |
Robert Waters, West Chester, PA US
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20100132235 | Sign Connector - In one general aspect, a sign connector is provided. The sign connector including: a first bracket connected to a first sign, the first bracket including a receiving means; and a second bracket including a first and second member, an end of the first member attached to an end of the second member to form an angle between the first member and the second member, and the first member is detachably connected to a second sign and the second member is adapted to be received within the receiving means of the first bracket. | 06-03-2010 |
Rodney Jonathan Waters, Hendersonville, NC US
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20110110081 | LED LIGHT FIXTURE - An LED light fixture and methods are provided in which the light from central portions of the LED light sources are reflected to illuminate areas on the periphery of an associated area, while less intense light from the sides of the LED light sources illuminate interior portions of the associated area to produce a uniform illumination, both horizontally and vertically, while minimizing direct glare from the light sources. The LED light fixture includes a heat sink having cooling fins on the periphery of the housing. | 05-12-2011 |
Rolland M. Waters, Sandpoint, ID US
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20090098980 | USER INTERFACE AND METHODS OF USING IN EXERCISE EQUIPMENT - An application programmable interface (API) configured to present a selection of video games having interactive gaming content responsive to a variety of physical motion of the exercise equipment that is powered by the equipment user and designed to encourage ongoing participation by the user in various physical activity scenarios. The API is configured to merge exercise equipment with video gaming that is interoperatively compatible across multiple exerciser hardware configurations, across multiple gaming system equipment configurations, and across independent display monitors. Gaming content is designed to interactively encourage continued and varying exercising by associating the motions of the exercise equipment with changes in audio visual content presented on the monitor or by other gaming system configurations. | 04-16-2009 |
Simon Joshua Waters, Newberg, OR US
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20090132979 | DYNAMIC POINTER DEREFERENCING AND CONVERSION TO STATIC HARDWARE - Disclosed herein are embodiments of methods and apparatus for handling dynamic pointers during algorithmic synthesis. In one disclosed embodiment, a high-level description of a circuit design (e.g., C++ description or a parsed C++ description) is received. In this embodiment, the high-level description comprises one or more dynamic pointer dereferencing operations. The high-level description of the circuit is converted into an RTL description or a gate-level netlist. In this embodiment, the RTL description or the gate-level netlist describes hardware capable of implementing the dynamic pointer dereferencing operations. The hardware can comprise, for instance, one or more multiplexers and/or one or more demultiplexers. | 05-21-2009 |
20110138348 | HIERARCHICAL PRESENTATION TECHNIQUES FOR A DESIGN TOOL - A design tool hierarchically presents information about a design with nested blocks. For example, the design tool presents scheduling information for the design in a hierarchical Gantt chart. The scheduling information includes hierarchical design schedule blocks which accurately depict the timing and scheduling of the nested blocks of the design. Each of the hierarchical design schedule blocks includes control steps numbered relative to the block. The scheduling information also includes a hierarchical list of scheduled operations for the design. The hierarchical list emphasizes which operations are associated with which nested blocks. The scheduling information further includes pseudo-operation icons that are easily differentiated from real operation icons in the hierarchical Gantt chart. | 06-09-2011 |
Stanley E. Waters, Trussville, AL US
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20100027281 | LED Anti-Collision Light for Commercial Aircraft - An anti-collision light for large, commercial aircraft is disclosed. The light is a self-contained unit capable of easy replacement of any anti-collision light currently in use in any large aircraft using an adapter plate and adapter cable directly connected to 115 VAC 400 cycles from the aircraft. The light includes a plurality of round circuit boards with an annular ring of high intensity, surface mounted LEDs, with a disk having an edge configured as an offset half parabolic reflector made up of a plurality of conical facets. Angles of the conical facets are selected such that light from the LEDs is focused into a plurality of discrete planes from each facet, these planes concentrating the light into planar regions of discrete light intensity as required by the FAA. The disks with reflector edges also serve as heat sinks to dissipate heat developed by the LEDs. | 02-04-2010 |
Stephen P. Waters, Burlington, VT US
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20090186940 | Synthesis of Scabronines and Analogues Thereof - A novel synthesis of scabronines, which are related to a broader class of angularly fused tricyclic diterpenoids known as cyathanes, is provided. Scabronine G, its methyl ester derivative, and other analogs have been shown to have neurotrophic activity. Therefore, these compounds are particularly useful in treating neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's diseases, etc. The invention provides for the synthesis of scabronines as well as analogs thereof. Pharmaceutical compositions and method of using the inventive compounds are also provided. | 07-23-2009 |
20110009485 | SYNTHESIS OF SCABRONINES AND ANALOGUES THEREOF - A novel synthesis of scabronines, which are related to a broader class of angularly fused tricyclic diterpenoids known as cyathanes, is provided. Scabronine G, its methyl ester derivative, and other analogs have been shown to have neurotrophic activity. Therefore, these compounds are particularly useful in treating neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's diseases, etc. The invention provides for the synthesis of scabronines as well as analogs thereof. Pharmaceutical compositions and method of using the inventive compounds are also provided. | 01-13-2011 |
Steve Waters, Buford, GA US
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20090314439 | WINDOW SHADE - A window shade apparatus that is configured to function in an aircraft. In one aspect, the shade apparatus has a frame defining an opening. The frame can vary in size and shape, as it is configured to substantially conform to an interior portion of the fuselage of an aircraft. The opening defined by the frame is, in one aspect, sized to substantially overlay at least one of the windows of the aircraft. Therefore, the frame substantially envelops the window and the opening permits viewing therethrough. The shade apparatus also has a shade that is configured to at least partially cover the opening and a drive mechanism to extend or retract the shade. | 12-24-2009 |
Susan Marie Waters, Eagan, MN US
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20100107338 | CRIB SHIELD SYSTEM AND OTHER BREATHABLE APPARATUS - An apparatus and method for making same utilizing a breathable mesh material having a reduced suffocation resistance level for infant and toddler use. The breathable mesh material includes an inner and outer fabric that includes larger openings on the front substructure than on the back substructure and a pile substructure is integrated and extends between the front and back substructures allowing air to substantially move effectively therethrough. | 05-06-2010 |
20100257654 | BREATHABLE GARMENT AND METHOD OF USE - A garment includes a front side and a back side. The front side and back side are coupled to surround at least part of a person's body. The front side includes a mesh outer shell and a lightweight inner mesh liner, and the inner mesh liner includes a material that provides moisture wicking. The back side includes a breathable material that substantially maintains three-dimensional breathability when the person rests upon it. The garment provides breathability substantially surrounding said at least part of the person's body. | 10-14-2010 |
20110220102 | CRIB SHIELD SYSTEM AND OTHER BREATHABLE APPARATUS - An apparatus and method for making same utilizing a breathable mesh material having a reduced suffocation resistance level for infant and toddler use. The breathable mesh material includes an inner and outer fabric that includes larger openings on the front substructure than on the back substructure and a pile substructure is integrated and extends between the front and back substructures allowing air to substantially move effectively therethrough. | 09-15-2011 |
20120005829 | BREATHABLE PLAYMAT - An integrated padded mesh material may be used in pillows or pillowcases for improved air flow around a user of the pillow or pillowcase during rest. When used in a pillow, the material may substantially cover the side of the pillow that a user's head rests upon. Other materials, such as mesh and satin materials, may be used to complete construction of the pillow. The pillow may take on familiar shapes, such as a dog. When the integrated padded mesh material is used in a pillowcase the pillowcase may be wrapped around a conventional pillow to increase air flow during rest. The pillowcase may include several layers such as the integrated padded mesh material and an allergy-blocking fabric. | 01-12-2012 |
20120005831 | BREATHABLE BLANKET - A breathable blanket may be made from a breathable mesh material to improve airflow through the blanket. The breathable blanket may include a multi-layer material having a combination of light-weight liner fabric and a mesh fabric. The blanket may be have a shape similar to an animal and include attachments, such as a stuff polyfill head. Additionally, the blanket may include ornamental additions of satin to further convey the animal shape. | 01-12-2012 |
20120005833 | BREATHABLE PILLOW - An integrated padded mesh material may be used in pillows or pillowcases for improved air flow around a user of the pillow or pillowcase during rest. When used in a pillow, the material may substantially cover the side of the pillow that a user's head rests upon. Other materials, such as mesh and satin materials, may be used to complete construction of the pillow. The pillow may take on familiar shapes, such as a dog. When the integrated padded mesh material is used in a pillowcase the pillowcase may be wrapped around a conventional pillow to increase air flow during rest. The pillowcase may include several layers such as the integrated padded mesh material and an allergy-blocking fabric. | 01-12-2012 |
20120009844 | BREATHABLE TOY - A breathable toy may be made for people or animals. The toy may include a breathable mesh fabric integrated as part of a multi-layer fabric structure. The breathable mesh fabric increases air flow during rest or other activities with the breathable toy. The toy may include ornamental or aesthetic additions without interfering with the breathable mesh fabric. Attachments to the toys may also include the breathable mesh fabric. | 01-12-2012 |
20120030879 | CRIB SHIELD SYSTEM AND OTHER BREATHABLE APPARATUS - An apparatus and method for making same utilizing a breathable mesh material having a reduced suffocation resistance level for infant and toddler use. The breathable mesh material includes an inner and outer fabric that includes larger openings on the front substructure than on the back substructure and a pile substructure is integrated and extends between the front and back substructures allowing air to substantially move effectively therethrough. | 02-09-2012 |
20120180215 | CRIB SHIELD SYSTEM AND OTHER BREATHABLE APPARATUS - An apparatus and method for making same utilizing a breathable mesh material having a reduced suffocation resistance level for infant and toddler use. The breathable mesh material includes an inner and outer fabric that includes larger openings on the front substructure than on the back substructure and a pile substructure is integrated and extends between the front and back substructures allowing air to substantially move effectively therethrough. | 07-19-2012 |
20120180786 | CRIB SHIELD SYSTEM AND OTHER BREATHABLE APPARATUS - An apparatus and method for making same utilizing a breathable mesh material having a reduced suffocation resistance level for infant and toddler use. The breathable mesh material includes an inner and outer fabric that includes larger openings on the front substructure than on the back substructure and a pile substructure is integrated and extends between the front and back substructures allowing air to substantially move effectively therethrough. | 07-19-2012 |
20120241483 | CRIB SHIELD SYSTEM AND OTHER BREATHABLE APPARATUS - An apparatus and method for making same utilizing a breathable mesh material having a reduced suffocation resistance level for infant and toddler use. The breathable mesh material includes an inner and outer fabric that includes larger openings on the front substructure than on the back substructure and a pile substructure is integrated and extends between the front and back substructures allowing air to substantially move effectively therethrough. | 09-27-2012 |
20140338402 | BREATHABLE GARMENT AND METHOD OF USE - A garment includes a front side and a back side. The front side and back side are coupled to surround at least part of a person's body. The front side includes a mesh outer shell and a lightweight inner mesh liner, and the inner mesh liner includes a material that provides moisture wicking The back side includes a breathable material that substantially maintains three-dimensional breathability when the person rests upon it. The garment provides breathability substantially surrounding said at least part of the person's body. | 11-20-2014 |
Thomas Waters, Traverse City, MI US
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20110215752 | Fuel Cell Battery Charger - A fuel cell battery charger configured to power a rechargeable battery includes a fuel cell and a battery docking station. The battery docking station receives power from the fuel cell, and the battery docking station is configured to charge multiple classes of batteries. Different classes of batteries have at least one of a different shape and a different charging voltage. | 09-08-2011 |
Thomas Waters, Hillsboro, OR US
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20090308246 | Apparatus and Method for Extracting Gas From Liquid - A gas extraction apparatus provides for reliable and accurate extraction of gases dissolved in fluids and routing the extracted gas to an analytical instrument. An extraction module comprises one or more fluorosilicone membranes molded into the shape of a flattened disk. The membranes are retained in a housing in a spaced apart relationship. The membrane is permeable to target gas(es), but not to the fluid. Porous support members support the membranes and prevent damage to them and the housing defines separate fluid flow paths for the fluid and the gas extracted from it. | 12-17-2009 |
20120055332 | Method for Extracting Gas from Liquid - A method for extraction of gas from liquid provides for reliable and accurate extraction of gases dissolved in fluids and routing the extracted gas to an analytical instrument. An extraction module comprises one or more fluorosilicone membranes molded into the shape of a flattened disk. The membranes are retained in a housing in a spaced apart relationship. The membrane is permeable to target gas(es), but not to the fluid. Porous support members support the membranes and prevent damage to them and the housing defines separate fluid flow paths for the fluid and the gas extracted from it. Fluid is passed over the membrane in a first fluid phase; target compounds in the fluid diffuse across the membrane to a second fluid phase until equilibrium is achieved. | 03-08-2012 |
Thomas Waters, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20100310948 | FUEL CELL SYSTEM WITH INTEGRATED AIR HANDLING PLATE - A fuel cell system includes a fuel reformer configured to react a raw fuel and oxygen to produce a reformed fuel. The fuel cell system further includes a fuel cell configured to generate electricity by reacting oxygen at a first electrode and reformed fuel at a second electrode. The fuel cell system further includes a plate member at least partially defining an air chamber wall, an air chamber inlet, and an air chamber outlet. The air chamber is configured to route air to at least one of the fuel reformer and the first electrode of the fuel cell stack. | 12-09-2010 |
20120007432 | WEARABLE POWER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - The present disclosure sets forth a power management system including a plurality of power management devices configured to transfer power among a plurality of external devices. The power management system includes a first power management device and a second power management device. The first power management device includes a first, second and third communication ports along with first, second and third power ports. The second power management device includes fourth, fifth and sixth communications port along with fourth, fifth and sixth power ports. The first power port of the first power management device is coupled to the fourth power port of the second power management device such that first and second power and the first communications port of the first power management device is coupled to the fourth communications port of the second power management device. | 01-12-2012 |
Thomas Waters, Beaverton, OR US
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20130247647 | Electrical Apparatus Oil Sampler and Conditioner for Solid State Sensors - A gas monitoring apparatus and system that provides for reliable and accurate monitoring of gaseous hydrogen and other compounds in dielectric oil. The apparatus provides an environment for and is used in conjunction with metal oxide semiconductor sensors. Thermal conditioning zones for oil provide an environment in which variations in oil temperature and ambient temperature are eliminated to insure that analytical data are not affected by these environmental conditions. | 09-26-2013 |
Timothy D. Waters, Boulder, CO US
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20080216561 | Transdermal Portable Alcohol Monitor and Methods for Using Such - Various embodiments of the present invention provide alcohol monitoring devices, and methods for using such. As one example, an alcohol monitoring device is disclosed that includes a device body, an alcohol sensor, and a liquid cartridge. The alcohol sensor is associated with the device body, and relies on a liquid supply to perform an alcohol measurement on a subject. The liquid cartridge is replaceably coupled to the device body and provides the liquid supply to the alcohol sensor. | 09-11-2008 |
20100240969 | Systems and Methods for Transdermal Secretion Detection - Various embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for detecting chemicals. As an example, a system is disclosed that includes a chemical sensor, a processor, and a computer readable medium. The computer readable medium includes instructions executable by the processor to: receive a plurality of outputs from the chemical sensor; calculate a baseline value using the plurality of outputs from the chemical sensor; and report an event when the baseline value is exceeded. | 09-23-2010 |
20110154887 | Transdermal Portable Alcohol Monitor and Methods for Using Such - Various embodiments of the present invention provide alcohol monitoring devices, and methods for using such. As one example, an alcohol monitoring device is disclosed that includes a device body, an alcohol sensor, and a liquid cartridge. The alcohol sensor is associated with the device body, and relies on a liquid supply to perform an alcohol measurement on a subject. The liquid cartridge is replaceably coupled to the device body and provides the liquid supply to the alcohol sensor. | 06-30-2011 |
20140128693 | Systems and Methods for Transdermal Secretion Detection - Various embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for detecting chemicals. As an example, a system is disclosed that includes a chemical sensor, a processor, and a computer readable medium. The computer readable medium includes instructions executable by the processor to: receive a plurality of outputs from the chemical sensor; calculate a baseline value using the plurality of outputs from the chemical sensor; and report an event when the baseline value is exceeded. | 05-08-2014 |
Timothy M. Waters, Peoria, IL US
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20090074601 | Metal face seal assembly and machine using same - A metal face seal assembly for sealing between machine components includes a first subassembly and a second subassembly rotatable relative to the first subassembly. Compressible seals positioned between inner and outer seal members of the subassemblies provide a non-axial sealing load, whereas at least one metallic biaser provides an axial face load to bias inner seal members of each subassembly together at a rotatable interface. | 03-19-2009 |
Timothy Moffectt Waters, Hiram, GA US
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20080311885 | Traffic Shaping of Cellular Service Consumption Through Delaying of Service Completion According to Geographical-Based Pricing Advantages - Changes in user behavior of usage of wireless services from a mobile device are encouraged in order to effect shaping of traffic and utilization patterns among a plurality of cells within a rate plan region, wherein a discount indicator disposed in said mobile device is provided to notify a user of a discount available for consuming wireless service from a given cell. A geo-cost policy established for that user or mobile device in which rules and conditions according to the available discounts and class of service are defined. A service completer queues services and automatically completes queued services upon present conditions meeting said geo-cost policy rules, such as delaying and later delivering messages when the mobile device relocates to a cell where discounts are being offered. | 12-18-2008 |
William Waters, Scotia, NY US
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20120152586 | RESTRAINT STSTEM FOR AN ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE - A system is employed to mount an electronic component on a shelf. A first restraining device is associated with a support structure in a first location. The first restraining device is configured to operably engage a mating piece associated with the electronic component. The support structure is configured to guide an electronic component along an axis of insertion when introduced to the shelf. A second restraining device is associated with the support structure in a second location. The second restraining device is configured to secure the electronic component via one or more fastening elements. | 06-21-2012 |
20120155025 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO THERMALLY MANAGE ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A system for an electronic device includes a housing having one or more walls that define an internal region. An outlet port is fluidically coupled to the internal region of the housing, which allows emission of a fluid from the internal region of the housing as a first flow at a first temperature. A merging element, fluidically coupled to the outlet port, merges the first flow with a second flow, which has a second temperature that is less than the first temperature. | 06-21-2012 |
20130071705 | STRUCTURE, PACKAGING ASSEMBLY, AND COVER FOR MULTI-CELL ARRAY BATTERIES - Manufacturable and serviceable packaging configurations for multi-cell array batteries. A cell alignment structure is provided for positioning and securing an array of electrochemical cells. An inner battery packaging assembly is also provided having the cell alignment structure, a base plate configured to be disposed below the cell alignment structure, and a removable cover configured to fit over the cell alignment structure and attach to the base plate. Furthermore, an outer battery packaging assembly is provided having the inner battery packaging assembly, an outer support plate configured to be disposed below the inner battery packaging assembly, a removable thermal insulating material surrounding the inner battery packaging assembly, and a removable outer battery cover configured to fit over the inner battery packaging and over the surrounding thermal insulating material and attach to the outer support plate. | 03-21-2013 |
William Patrick Waters, Scotia, NY US
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20110143427 | HIGH-THROUGHPUT METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROCESSING BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS - A high-throughput system for processing biological material that comprises: a tray that supports a functionally-closed fluid path subsystem comprising, a vessel for containing and enabling the biological material to separate into two or more distinct submaterials; one or more receptacles to receive one or more of the submaterials from the vessel; a filtration device; a conduit through which one or more submaterials are transported between at least the vessel and the filtration device; and a first engagement structure; a processing unit comprising, a pumping device for moving one or more of the submaterials between at least the vessel and the filtration device via the conduit; a second engagement structure corresponding to the first engagement structure; a locking mechanism for at least temporarily holding the tray in a fixed position relative to the processing unit; a control device that automatically starts and stops the pumping device in response to one or more commands. | 06-16-2011 |
20130171507 | MODULAR HIGH TEMPERATURE BATTERY ELECTRICAL CONFIGURATIONS - A cell module and modular cell tray apparatus for a modular electrochemical device that are more easily manufactured and serviced. A cell module is provided having a plurality of electrochemical cells. The cell module includes an electrically conductive carrier element having a plurality of apertures, wherein each aperture is configured to accept a top portion of an electrode body of an electrochemical cell. A modular cell tray apparatus is provided having a plurality of the cell modules. The cell tray apparatus includes an electrically insulating tray having rows of cell receptacles to accept the cell modules. A modular electrochemical device is provided having a plurality of the cell tray apparatuses. The modular electrochemical device includes a plurality of electrical connectors configured to electrically connect the cell modules within a cell tray apparatus, and to electrically connect the cell tray apparatuses to each other. | 07-04-2013 |
20140178742 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BATTERY INSULATION - In accordance with an embodiment of the invention, an assembly of tubular cell insulator casings is provided. The assembly includes a plurality of tubular cell insulator casings, wherein each cell insulator casing is open at a top end and configured to surround at least one of a plurality of electrically interconnected electrochemical cells, wherein said plurality of tubular cell insulator casings comprises a monolithic unit. The battery pack also includes a plurality of insulator plugs and a sump plate configured to support said plurality of insulator plugs. | 06-26-2014 |
20150031035 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR COLLECTION AND AMPLIFICATION OF CIRCULATING NUCLEIC ACIDS - Provided herein are methods for the collection and amplification of circulating nucleic acids from a non-cellular fraction of a biological sample. Circulating nucleic acids are extracted from the non-cellular fraction and are circularized to generate single-stranded nucleic acid circles, which are then subsequently amplified by rolling circular amplification using random primers to produce an amplified library. Devices for the collection of a non-cellular fraction from a biological sample are also provided. The device includes a filtration membrane and a dry solid matrix, which is in direct contact with the filtration membrane. | 01-29-2015 |