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Aaron Watson, Thomaston, CT US
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20120202594 | SIMULATED SPORTS EVENTS UTILIZING AUTHENTIC EVENT INFORMATION - Described herein are methods, systems, apparatuses and products for simulating events utilizing authentic event information. One aspect provides receiving event data associated with one or more real-world events at one or more event data software modules being executed on a computing device; and formatting the event data via the one or more event data software modules into a form utilized by one or more video game applications operable on the computing device. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 08-09-2012 |
Alan Michael Watson, Birmingham, AL US
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20090140109 | Face up - face down - rotating laptop computer stand and holder - These are laptop computer stands designed to secure a laptop computer inverted up to 90 degrees over the head of the user so that the computer can be operated by the user in a prone head back position if so desired. These stands have fasteners to secure the laptop computer to a frame that connects to a stand with a base. These stands have connections between the frame and stand allowing the laptop computer to rotate up to 360 degrees and/or tilt 360 degrees around its axis. There is a lever to lock the laptop computer in any position. | 06-04-2009 |
Alexander C. Watson, Severn, MD US
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20110141967 | METHODS AND APPARATUS RELATED TO SUBSTANTIALLY REAL-TIME DATA TRANSMISSION AND ANALYSIS FOR SENSORS - In some embodiments, a system includes a mobile base station, multiple sensors, and multiple communication devices. Each sensor is configured to collect sensor data. Each communication device is coupled to at least one of the multiple sensors. Each communication device is coupled to an encryption engine configured to receive and encrypt data from at least one of the multiple sensors. Each communication device is configured to send the sensor data from the respective sensor to the mobile base station. | 06-16-2011 |
20110143768 | METHODS AND APPARATUS RELATED TO REGION-SPECIFIC MOBILE DEVICE AND INFRASTRUCTURE DETECTION, ANALYSIS AND DISPLAY - A processor-readable medium stores code representing instructions to cause a processor to receive a signal including an identifier associated with a wireless base station. The code further represents instructions to cause the processor to determine a geolocation associated with the wireless base station and to receive a signal including an identifier associated with a device operatively coupled to the wireless base station. The code further represents instructions to cause the processor to send a signal including the identifier associated with the wireless base station, the identifier associated with the device and the geolocation. | 06-16-2011 |
20120149330 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO DYNAMICALLY AUTHENTICATE MOBILE DEVICES - The present invention provides a secure, dynamic and customizable system and method for authenticating a mobile device in a wireless network, in accordance with the security policies associated with the wireless network. The system and method involve a trusted authentication and device management application stored on the SIM card of the mobile device in a memory space that is protected and only accessible by the network operator. Moreover, authentication is based, at least in part, on information that relates to the environment of the mobile device, the information being available to the authentication application through the operating system of the mobile device. | 06-14-2012 |
20120164985 | System And Method To Dynamically Authenticate Mobile Devices - The present invention provides a secure, dynamic and customizable system and method for authenticating a mobile device in a wireless network, in accordance with the security policies associated with the wireless network. The system and method involve a trusted authentication and device management application stored on the SIM card of the mobile device in a memory space that is protected and only accessible by the network operator. Moreover, authentication is based, at least in part, on information that relates to the environment of the mobile device, the information being available to the authentication application through the operating system of the mobile device. | 06-28-2012 |
Alexander C. Watson, Laurel, MD US
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20110320562 | Data Extraction System And Device - Disclosed is a data extraction system including a mobile target device including a storage device; a data extraction device to extract data from the storage device; a transfer path in which the extracted data travels from the data extraction device to a receiving device. | 12-29-2011 |
Alexander Cobb Watson, Severn, MD US
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20100123042 | Devices, Systems and Methods for Modular Payload Integration for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles - Devices, systems and methods are disclosed which relate to providing wing designs with payload integration capabilities on existing modularly assembled unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Exemplary embodiments of the present invention present a novel technique of adding payloads to existing UAVs while improving flight performance over existing techniques by maintaining a similar overall weight with improved aerodynamic properties. The technique includes using a reinforced foam core center wing with a fiberglass epoxy skin. A lightweight payload canopy cover integrates onto the center wing as an agnostic enclosure for payloads. The payload canopy cover may contain venting holes for the cooling of electronic payloads. The systems may also include common devices such as antennas, GPS, and batteries for use with a wide range of payloads. | 05-20-2010 |
Alfred T. Watson, Rochester, MN US
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20110219208 | MULTI-PETASCALE HIGHLY EFFICIENT PARALLEL SUPERCOMPUTER - A Multi-Petascale Highly Efficient Parallel Supercomputer of 100 petaOPS-scale computing, at decreased cost, power and footprint, and that allows for a maximum packaging density of processing nodes from an interconnect point of view. The Supercomputer exploits technological advances in VLSI that enables a computing model where many processors can be integrated into a single Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Each ASIC computing node comprises a system-on-chip ASIC utilizing four or more processors integrated into one die, with each having full access to all system resources and enabling adaptive partitioning of the processors to functions such as compute or messaging I/O on an application by application basis, and preferably, enable adaptive partitioning of functions in accordance with various algorithmic phases within an application, or if I/O or other processors are underutilized, then can participate in computation or communication nodes are interconnected by a five dimensional torus network with DMA that optimally maximize the throughput of packet communications between nodes and minimize latency. | 09-08-2011 |
Brian Watson, Northfield, NH US
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20110158580 | SIGNAL IDENTIFYING APPARATUS FOR AN OPTICAL FIBER - Provided is a signal identifying apparatus for an optical fiber that includes a detecting portion capable of detecting a signal originating from a first end of the optical fiber and a signal originating from a second end of the optical fiber. Additionally, the signal identifying apparatus includes an identifying portion that identifies a desired signal by separating the signal originating from the first end of the optical fiber from the signal originating from the second end of the optical fiber. | 06-30-2011 |
Brian Patrick Watson, Albion, RI US
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20090049695 | Safety razor with improved guard - A shaving blade unit has a plastic housing having a front portion and a rear portion and two side surfaces extending from the front portion to the rear portion. A shaving blade is disposed between the front portion and the rear portion and has a blade length extending along a blade axis. A guard is disposed at the front portion of the housing. The guard includes an elastomeric member forming at least one passage extending between an upper surface and a lower surface of the elastomeric member. | 02-26-2009 |
20120144675 | Safety Razor With Improved guard - A shaving blade unit has a plastic housing having a front portion and a rear portion and two side surfaces extending from the front portion to the rear portion. A shaving blade is disposed between the front portion and the rear portion and has a blade length extending along a blade axis. A guard is disposed at the front portion of the housing. The guard includes an elastomeric member forming at least one passage extending between an upper surface and a lower surface of the elastomeric member. | 06-14-2012 |
20130255088 | INDICIA FOR RAZOR WITH A ROTATABLE PORTION - A razor comprises a first component comprising a first indicia on a surface of the first component. The razor also comprises a second component configured to rotate relative to the first component about a first axis of rotation, the second component comprising at least one blade and a second indicia on a surface of the second component, the second component configured to rotate relative to the first component about a second axis of rotation, wherein the second axis of rotation and the first axis of rotation are non-coplanar. The second component is in a preloaded neutral position when at rest such that rotation about the second axis of rotation generates a return torque and wherein the first indicia and the second indicia are in alignment at rest and out of alignment when the second component has been rotated about the first axis of rotation. | 10-03-2013 |
Chad S. Watson, Boise, ID US
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20120236632 | DATA STORAGE METHODS AND DEVICES - A data storage method includes writing data to a ferromagnetic shape-memory material in its ferromagnetic state, the material exhibiting more than two stable states. A data storage device includes a non-volatile memory element containing a ferromagnetic shape-memory alloy in a martensite state, the shape-memory alloy being ferromagnetic in a plurality of stable states of the memory element. | 09-20-2012 |
Charles Watson, Mount Prospect, IL US
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20110315570 | CANNED BEVERAGE CARRIER - A beverage carrier for packaging and carrying multi-unit packages comprising: a plurality of carrier sections, where the sections may foldably connect and disconnect; a handle, where the handle is positioned at the center of the top section of the plurality of carrier sections; and a connection mechanism to connect and interlock the carrier sections of the beverage carrier. In one particular embodiment, the plurality of carrier sections includes three sections stacked vertically. The carrier sections are configured to contain and hold a 12-pack of a canned beverage. | 12-29-2011 |
Charles Coffey Watson, Knoxville, TN US
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20090127451 | Devices and Methods for Calibrating Nuclear Medical and Radiological Images - In devices and methods for calibrating nuclear medical and radiological images, an apparatus may be placed in the field of view of a region of interest to be imaged. The apparatus may include a background material with an attenuation characteristic substantially similar to a region of interest of an object being imaged. The background material may include one or more radioactive material embedded in the background material such that when the device is scanned substantially at the same time as the region of interest, the apparatus is a calibration tool. | 05-21-2009 |
Christopher Watson, Oak Park, IL US
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20100271847 | Field bendable line voltage track lighting system - A bendable line voltage track lighting system includes a track having a conductor subassembly and first and second bendable sheaths that engage the conductor subassembly. The conductor subassembly includes first and second insulators that receive first and second bus-bars, respectively, and a compression gasket for biasing the two insulators into engagement with guide grooves in the bendable sheaths. Power is fed to the track by power connectors that engage the bus-bars contained within the conductor subassembly. Light fixtures are powered by making electrical contact with the bus-bars of the conductor subassembly. | 10-28-2010 |
Clarence E. Watson, Stillwater, OK US
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20090293164 | St. Augustinegrass plant named 'Eclipse' - St. Augustinegrass plant Eclipse is a new and distinct variety of perennial St. Augustinegrass cultivar, characterized by its short and narrow leaf blades, fine leaf texture, short internode length and diameter, and superior turf quality and particularly turf density when grown under shade or dense shade. Eclipse is also distinguished by its genetic color and fall and winter color characteristics. | 11-26-2009 |
Dana Watson, Independence, KS US
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20100115823 | Live Animal Trap - A live animal trap including an enclosure having an open end; a door for covering the forward opening; a hinge for door motions between first and second positions, the door covering the opening in the first position and opening the enclosure in the second position, the door pivoting toward the first position upon enclosure righting and upon inversion counter-pivoting to the second position; a slide shaft; a slide sleeve facilitating slide shaft motions between third and fourth positions, the slide shaft holding the door open while in the third position, the slide shaft releasing the door while in the fourth position, the slide shaft sliding toward the third position upon down tilting the enclosure and sliding toward the fourth position upon up tilting the enclosure; and having an animal contact member attached to the slide shaft's rearward rear end. | 05-13-2010 |
Daniel J. Watson, Tigard, OR US
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20110147348 | ADAPTIVE PROCESSING CONSTRAINTS FOR MEMORY REPAIR - An apparatus and method for processing a plurality of semiconductor parts in a laser-based system adjusts a default recipe to account for work to be performed on at least one part of the plurality of parts. The work to be performed on a part is analyzed using the default recipe and a part-specific recipe including a modified parameter of the default recipe. The default or part-specific recipe is selected based on a desired processing result, and the selected recipe replaces the default recipe to perform the work using the laser-based system. | 06-23-2011 |
David Watson, American Fork, UT US
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20120151363 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DISPLAYING A DYNAMIC LIST OF VIRTUAL OBJECTS WHEN A DRAG AND DROP ACTION IS DETECTED - A computer-implemented method to display a dynamic list of virtual objects is described. An activity relating to a management object is detected. A dynamic list of virtual objects is displayed on a screen. The virtual objects are possible recipients of the management object. A determination is made as to whether the activity relating to the management object is terminated. The display of the dynamic list of virtual objects on the screen is terminated when the activity relating to the management object is terminated. | 06-14-2012 |
David B. Watson, Oak Ridge, TN US
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20110068264 | Ion mobility sensor system - An ion mobility sensor system including an ion mobility spectrometer and a differential mobility spectrometer coupled to the ion mobility spectrometer. The ion mobility spectrometer has a first chamber having first end and a second end extending along a first direction, and a first electrode system that generates a constant electric field parallel to the first direction. The differential mobility spectrometer includes a second chamber having a third end and a fourth end configured such that a fluid may flow in a second direction from the third end to the fourth end, and a second electrode system that generates an asymmetric electric field within an interior of the second chamber. Additionally, the ion mobility spectrometer and the differential mobility spectrometer form an interface region. Also, the first end and the third end are positioned facing one another so that the constant electric field enters the third end and overlaps the fluid flowing in the second direction. | 03-24-2011 |
David G. Watson, Eden Prairie, MN US
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20100237240 | SAMPLE HOLDER APPARATUS TO REDUCE ENERGY OF ELECTRONS IN AN ANALYZER SYSTEM AND METHOD - A sample holder apparatus and method for reducing the energy of charged particles entering an annular-acceptance analyzer includes use of an electrically isolated sample support member having a sample receiving surface configured to receive a sample and electrically connect the sample to the sample support member (e.g., wherein the sample support member is configured for application of a retarding bias potential). A grounded sample aperture member defining an aperture relative to the sample support member but electrically isolated therefrom is provided such that the aperture is proximate the sample receiving surface to expose at least a portion of a surface of a sample received thereon to be analyzed (e.g., wherein applying a retarding bias potential to the sample support member produces an electrical retarding field about the aperture that reduces the energy of emitted particles from a sample before they enter an annular-acceptance analyzer). | 09-23-2010 |
David J. Watson, Murray, KY US
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20110289836 | USE OF CHLORATE, SULFUR OR OZONE TO REDUCE TOBACCO SPECIFIC NITROSAMINES - A method is provided for reducing levels of tobacco specific nitrosamines (TSNA) in tobacco during barn curing. The method includes contacting tobacco with chlorate, sulfur, ozone or combinations thereof in amounts effective for controlling or reducing bacterial an/or fungal populations on or in tobacco. | 12-01-2011 |
David Leon Watson, Riceville, TN US
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20100252948 | Method of compacting material - A method of compacting material such as but not limited to cathode material for electrochemical cells. A mixture is inserted into a die cavity and the mixture is compacted into a disk shape by the action of a first plunger pressing down on the material and a second plunger pressing upwardly on the material. Flashing of material during ejection of the disk from the die is prevented by fitting a polymeric sleeve around the outer surface of the first plunger. The sleeve flexes to bulge outwardly and does not enter the die cavity during compaction of material and returns to its original position during ejection of the compacted disk from the die. Contact between the disk and sleeve prevents flashing during ejection. Alternatively, a polymeric seal ring is placed around the outer surface of the first plunger. The disk presses against the seal ring preventing flashing of material during ejection. | 10-07-2010 |
20100252957 | Method of compacting material - A method of compacting material such as but not limited to cathode material for electrochemical cells. A mixture is inserted into a die cavity and the mixture is compacted into a disk shape by the action of a first plunger pressing down on the material and a second plunger pressing upwardly on the material. Flashing of material during ejection of the disk from the die is prevented by fitting a polymeric sleeve around the outer surface of the first plunger. The sleeve flexes to bulge outwardly and does not enter the die cavity during compaction of material and returns to its original position during ejection of the compacted disk from the die. Contact between the disk and sleeve prevents flashing during ejection. Alternatively, a polymeric seal ring is placed around the outer surface of the first plunger. The disk presses against the seal ring preventing flashing of material during ejection. | 10-07-2010 |
Dennis K. Watson, Mount Pleasant, SC US
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20130344588 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR CONCENTRATION AND ANALYSIS OF FLUIDS - Disclosed are articles, compositions and methods for detecting analytes. The disclosed articled, compositions and methods increase the ease of detection and quantitation of the target analyte. | 12-26-2013 |
Dennis K. Watson, Mt. Pleasant, SC US
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20100297627 | MicroRNA Diagnostics for Cancer - Disclosed are methods for detecting breast cancer or prostate cancer by measuring levels of miR-204 and miR-510 in samples. | 11-25-2010 |
Dennis K. Watson, Charleston, SC US
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20110117078 | Methods for the Treatment of Cancers - Methods for the treatment of cancers involving dysregulation of thromboxane receptor β (TP-β) are provided, including in certain aspects methods for diagnosing such cancers. Specific cancers included are genitourinary cancers, gastrointestinal cancers and leukemias. | 05-19-2011 |
Derek G. Watson, Portland, OR US
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20080294308 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REAL-TIME POLARS - A computer implemented method, apparatus, and computer program product for real-time creation of vessel performance models. Performance inputs are received from a set of sensors during a voyage of a vessel. The performance inputs are data associated with a performance of the vessel during the voyage. A real-time performance model is generated during the voyage using a subset of the performance inputs. A predicted value for velocity made good is identified for the vessel using the real-time performance model. | 11-27-2008 |
20140277865 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REAL-TIME POLARS - A computer implemented method, apparatus, and computer program product for real-time creation of vessel performance models. Performance inputs are received from a set of sensors during a voyage of a vessel. The performance inputs are data associated with a performance of the vessel during the voyage. A real-time performance model is generated during the voyage using a subset of the performance inputs. A predicted value for velocity made good is identified for the vessel using the real-time performance model. | 09-18-2014 |
Diane H. Watson, Starkville, MS US
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20110079972 | MULTI-USE WAGON - A multi-use wagon is disclosed. The wagon includes a body supported by a plurality of wheels, front and rear seats disposed within the body, and forward and rear back-support panels pivotably coupled to the front and rear seats to provide back support and to selectively fold to create a table top surface. The seats are removable. The wagon also includes left and right side panels pivotably coupled to the body, wherein the left and right side panels are configured to be operatively placed in one of three positions: to be used in a stowed position at a left and right sides, respectively, of the wagon body, to be lifted to provide upper side support to the wagon body while carrying a child or cargo, and to operatively fold, outwardly to provide a right or left side portion, respectively, of the table top surface. The wagon includes an insulated chest. | 04-07-2011 |
Donald Allen Watson, Newark, DE US
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20110015401 | Metal-Catalyzed Carbon-Fluorine Bond Formation - One aspect of the invention relates to a metal-catalyzed conversion of aryl halides and sulfonates to the corresponding aryl fluorides. Another aspect of the invention relates to a metal-catalyzed conversion of heteroaryl halides and sulfonates to the corresponding heteroaryl fluorides. Another aspect of the invention relates to a metal-catalyzed conversion of vinyl halides and sulfonates to the corresponding vinyl fluorides. In certain embodiments, simple fluoride sources, such as AgF and CsF, are used. In certain embodiments, the transformations tolerate a wide range of functional groups, allowing for introduction of fluorine atoms into highly functionalized organic molecules. | 01-20-2011 |
Doug Watson, Des Plaines, IL US
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20100212690 | FLOOR CLEANING PAD AND APPARATUS - A cleaning device including a mel amine sponge is employed for use in a floor scrubbing machine for cleaning uncoated, stone floors. A backing material is secured to the melamine sponge and a non-woven fabric is secured to the backing material which in turn is engaged by the driver block of the machine. The cleaning device in conjunction with the floor scrubbing machine is capable of removing dirt and scuff marks from stone floors using only water as the cleaning agent. | 08-26-2010 |
Elton L. Watson, Anderson, SC US
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20120192440 | POWER TOOL WITH RECIPROCATING BLADE - A power tool includes a housing, a motor supported by the housing and having an output shaft, a planetary transmission coupled to the output shaft and having an output carrier, a dual-eccentric scotch yoke mechanism coupled to the output carrier and drivable by the planetary transmission in response to rotation of the output shaft, and a blade coupled to the dual-eccentric scotch yoke mechanism for movement in a reciprocating manner. | 08-02-2012 |
Eric Watson, Crestwood, KY US
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20100092625 | ENERGY MANAGEMENT OF HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES - A cooking appliance comprises one or more power consuming features/functions including at least one of a cooking cavity having a heating element and a cooking surface having a surface heating element. A controller is configured to receive and process a signal indicative of current state of an associated energy supplying utility. The controller operates the cooking appliance in one of a plurality of operating modes, including at least a normal operating mode and an energy savings mode, in response to the received signal. The controller is configured to at least one of selectively delay, adjust and disable at least one of the one or more power consuming features/functions to reduce power consumption of the cooking appliance in the energy savings mode. | 04-15-2010 |
20120145203 | DISHWASHER PUMP INLET MACERATOR SYSTEM - A dishwasher is provided having a wash chamber that is supplied with wash water by a water circulation pump assembly. The pump assembly has a motor, an inlet in fluid communication with a sump, and an outlet in fluid communication with the wash chamber. A macerator system is configured with the pump assembly and includes a filter screen disposed across the inlet and a chopper blade rotationally driven by the pump assembly at a defined axial distance upstream from the filter screen. The chopper blade is biased by materials in magnetic flux communication to the defined axial distance so as to maintain the defined distance in a running and stopped states of the pump assembly. | 06-14-2012 |
Erik K. Watson, Crestwood, KY US
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20100175719 | ENERGY MANAGEMENT OF DISHWASHER APPLIANCE - A dishwasher is provided comprising one or more power consuming functions and a controller in signal communication with an associated utility. The controller can receive and process a signal from the associated utility indicative of current cost of supplied energy. The controller operates the dishwasher in one of a normal operating mode and an energy savings mode based on the received signal. The controller is configured to change the power consuming functions by adjusting one or more of an operation schedule, an operation delay, an operation adjustment, and a selective deactivation of at least one of the one or more power consuming functions to reduce power consumption of the dishwasher in the energy savings mode. | 07-15-2010 |
Gary Watson, Chicago, IL US
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20100204026 | WORKOUT BAR - Preferably, the invention is concerned with a unique “w” shaped exercise bar, a short elongated central shaft that easily comes apart, a pair of hand grip portions disposed on either side of the central shaft, and a pair of removable jump rope handles with adjustable color coded-retractable ropes hidden inside the handles. When together, the bar is ergonomically designed to fit the smaller frames of the age demographic it is intended for (children ages 8 and up), allowing them to perform many exercises in the field of musculoskeletal strengthening, musculoskeletal flexibility, and cardiovascular conditioning. When the bar is taken apart and transformed, the individual pieces complete a pair of light weight dumbbells and an adjustable jump rope designed to fit any child's size from 3 ft to 7 ft tall. | 08-12-2010 |
Hugh Eugene Watson, Prior Lake, MN US
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20080264701 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR COLLECTING RESPONSES - Implementations feature scannable form techniques and systems. Some aspects feature an apparatus that includes a pen-camera device, an electronic clipboard to store the pen-camera device, and a docking station for the clipboard. The clipboard includes a retention clip to hold a form on a substantially planar surface, and a pen-camera storage compartment to store the pen-camera device. The clipboard includes a power supply interface for charging the pen-camera device, a communication interface to transmit image and location data from the pen-camera device, and electrical interfaces for the clipboard docking station. The pen-camera device can mark response data on the form, optically scan response data and location data on the form, and associate time-stamped information for the marked responses on the form for error checking and fraud detection. The scannable form can include an area for encoded information that identifies a location and arrangement of a position-coding pattern on the form. | 10-30-2008 |
20110189647 | DATA COLLECTION AND TRANSFER TECHNIQUES FOR SCANNABLE FORMS - Implementations feature scannable form techniques and systems. Some aspects feature a scannable form including at least one response column parallel to a first longitudinal edge of the scannable form, and a broken ladder having two substantially parallel lines with locations for multiple rungs corresponding to encoded information that identifies a person assigned to the scannable form. A top rung is positioned on the scannable form so that the top rung can be a first rung that is scanned by a test scoring machine for the broken ladder, and a bottom rung is positioned so that the bottom rung can be a last rung that is scanned by the test scoring machine for the broken ladder. Other aspects feature a method to determine correct scoring key data in the test scoring machine for a test, and a method of transmitting information between the test scoring machine and a portable memory device. | 08-04-2011 |
James Watson, Fallston, MD US
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20090015410 | WIRELESS ASSET MONITORING AND SECURITY SYSTEM - An asset monitoring and security system includes at least one asset assigned a unique identifier and operable wirelessly transmit an identification signal embodying the identifier. A data store maintains a list of the assets and privileges associated with the assets for authorized users of the assets. A control unit is adapted to receive identification signals from the assets and monitor positions of the assets within a defined area. The control unit communicates with the data store and is further operable to initiate an alarm event when privileges associated with a given asset for authorized users of the asset are exceeded. Each of the assets includes a lock-out mechanism that impedes use of the asset when the lock-out mechanism is activated. The control unit activates the lock-out mechanism of a given asset when the privileges associated with the asset for authorized users of the asset are exceeded. | 01-15-2009 |
James Watson US
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20090309854 | INPUT DEVICES WITH MULTIPLE OPERATING MODES - An input device for interacting with a display surface of an electronic display system. The input device can comprise a body, a nib, a sensing system, a cap, and a mode-indicating system. The body can provide structural support for the input device. The nib, which is in communication with the body, can be used to directly interact with the display surface. The sensing system can sense indicia of a posture of the input device with respect to the display surface to facilitate operation of the input device. The cap is securable over the nib, and can be incorporated into the mode-indicating system. When the cap is secured over the nib, the input device can operate in a first operating mode, and when the cap is removed, the input device can operate in a second operating mode. | 12-17-2009 |
James Watson, Lake Wylie, SC US
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20120017763 | Filtration Media and Applications Thereof - In some embodiments, the present invention provide filtration media for the treatment of flue gas streams and methods of making and using the same. In one embodiment, a filtration medium comprises a pollutant absorbent layer comprising a plurality of activated carbon fibers, at least one woven fabric, and at least one non-woven fabric, wherein the pollutant absorbent layer is positioned between the at least one woven fabric and the at least one non-woven fabric. | 01-26-2012 |
James A. Watson, Eden Prairie, MN US
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20110114534 | WAFER CONTAINER WITH TUBULAR ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL COMPONENTS - A wafer container utilizes a rigid polymer tubular tower with slots and a “getter” therein for absorbing and filtering moisture and vapors within the wafer container. The tower preferably utilizes a purge grommet at the base of the container and may have a check valve therein to control the flow direction of gas (including air) into and out of the container and with respect to the tower. The tower is sealingly connected with the grommet. The tower may have a getter media piece rolled in an elongate circular fashion forming or shaped as a tube and disposed within the tower and may have axially extending. The media can provide active and/or passive filtration as well as having capabilities to be recharged. Front opening wafer containers for 300 mm sized wafers generally have a pair of recesses on each of the left and right side in the inside rear of the container portions. These recesses are preferably utilized for elongate towers, such towers extending substantially from a bottom wafer position to a top wafer position. In alternative embodiment, a tubular shape of getter material is exposed within the front opening container without containment of the getter other than at the ends. The tubular getter form is preferably supported at discrete locations to maximize exposure to the internal container environment. A blocker member can selectively close the apertures. An elastomeric cap can facilitate securement of the tubular component in the container portion. | 05-19-2011 |
20150041360 | WAFER CONTAINER WITH TUBULAR ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL COMPONENTS - A wafer container utilizes a rigid polymer tubular tower with slots and a “getter” therein for absorbing and filtering moisture and vapors within the wafer container. The tower preferably utilizes a purge grommet at the base of the container and may have a check valve therein to control the flow direction of gas (including air) into and out of the container and with respect to the tower. The tower is sealingly connected with the grommet. The tower may have a getter media piece rolled in an elongate circular fashion forming or shaped as a tube and disposed within the tower and may have axially extending. The media can provide active and/or passive filtration as well as having capabilities to be recharged. Front opening wafer containers for 300 mm sized wafers generally have a pair of recesses on each of the left and right side in the inside rear of the container portions. These recesses are preferably utilized for elongate towers, such towers extending substantially from a bottom wafer position to a top wafer position. In alternative embodiment, a tubular shape of getter material is exposed within the front opening container without containment of the getter other than at the ends. The tubular getter form is preferably supported at discrete locations to maximize exposure to the internal container environment. A blocker member can selectively close the apertures. An elastomeric cap can facilitate securement of the tubular component in the container portion. | 02-12-2015 |
James C. Watson, Lake Wylie, SC US
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20110028606 | Glass Compositions And Fibers Made Therefrom - Embodiments of the present invention provides fiberizable glass compositions formed from batch compositions comprising significant amounts of one or more glassy minerals, including perlite and/or pumice. | 02-03-2011 |
20120172190 | Glass Compositions And Fibers Made Therefrom - Embodiments of the present invention provides fiberizable glass compositions formed from batch compositions comprising amounts of one or more glassy minerals, including perlite and/or pumice. | 07-05-2012 |
20130143459 | Glass Compositions And Fibers Made Therefrom - Some embodiments of the present invention provide fiberizable glass compositions formed from batch compositions comprising amounts of one or more glassy minerals, including perlite and/or pumice. Some embodiments of the present invention related to glass fibers formed from such batch compositions, and composites and other materials incorporating such glass fibers. | 06-06-2013 |
Jeffrey Craig Watson, Franklin, TN US
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20110226799 | ADJUSTABLE CUP DISPENSER - An assembly for holding cup-shaped objects. The assembly includes an outer retaining tube, an inner retaining tube having a diameter smaller than that of the outer retaining tube, wherein the inner retaining tube engages the outer retaining tube in a telescoping manner, a spring positioned inside the tubes, a piston positioned at a first end of the spring, and a head assembly that engages the outer retaining tube, the head assembly containing a ring assembly operably connected to a plurality of flippers that, in response to rotation of the ring assembly, provide a varying diameter within the head assembly. The telescoping feature provides for adjustable length of the assembly while the varying diameter of the head assembly provides for cups of various diameters to be used in the assembly. | 09-22-2011 |
20130087575 | Granular seasoning dispenser and method - A device and method are provided for metered dispensing of granular seasoning material. The device comprises a reservoir including a dispensing outlet, a metered dispensing member having an axis and a metering chamber comprising a peripheral cavity in the metered dispensing member, the metered dispensing member mounted for axial linear movement relative to the reservoir through the dispensing outlet to and from a filling position, in which the metering chamber is in communication with the interior of the reservoir, and a dispensing position, in which the metering chamber is in communication with the exterior of the reservoir, to permit gravity dispensing of a metered quantity of material from the metering chamber. Preferably, an actuation assembly for movement of the dispensing member comprises biasing means. A diffuser may be connected to the exterior of the reservoir below the dispensing outlet for evenly distributing dispensed material onto a target area. | 04-11-2013 |
Jerry Watson, Mission, KS US
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20110098871 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR UPDATING WINDS ALOFT DISPLAY AS AIRCRAFT ALTITUDE CHANGES - A method and apparatus are provided for displaying wind magnitudes and directions aloft as the aircraft ( | 04-28-2011 |
Jill V. Watson, Lake Wylie, SC US
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20120028086 | ULTRA HIGH MELT TEMPERATURE MICROPOROUS HIGH TEMPERATURE BATTERY SEPARATORS AND RELATED METHODS - Disclosed or provided are non-shutdown high melt temperature or ultra high melt temperature microporous battery separators, high melt temperature separators, battery separators, membranes, composites, and the like that preferably prevent contact between the anode and cathode when the battery is maintained at elevated temperatures for a period of time and preferably continue to provide a substantial level of battery function (ionic transfer, discharge) when the battery is maintained at elevated temperatures for a period of time, methods of making, testing and/or using such separators, membranes, composites, and the like, and/or batteries, high temperature batteries, and/or Lithium-ion rechargeable batteries including one or more such separators, membranes, composites, and the like. | 02-02-2012 |
20120177976 | HIGH MELT TEMPERATURE MICROPOROUS LITHIUM-ION RECHARGEABLE BATTERY SEPARATORS AND METHODS OF PREPARATION AND USE - Disclosed or provided are high melt temperature microporous Lithium-ion rechargeable battery separators, shutdown high melt temperature battery separators, battery separators, membranes, composites, and the like that preferably prevent contact between the anode and cathode when the battery is maintained at elevated temperatures for a period of time, methods of making, testing and/or using such separators, membranes, composites, and the like, and/or batteries, Lithium-ion rechargeable batteries, and the like including one or more such separators, membranes, composites, and the like. | 07-12-2012 |
20140079980 | THIN BATTERY SEPARATORS AND METHODS - In accordance with at least selected aspects, objects or embodiments, optimized, novel or improved membranes, battery separators, batteries, and/or systems and/or related methods of manufacture, use and/or optimization are provided. In accordance with at least selected embodiments, the present invention is related to novel or improved battery separators that prevent dendrite growth, prevent internal shorts due to dendrite growth, or both, batteries incorporating such separators, systems incorporating such batteries, and/or related methods of manufacture, use and/or optimization thereof. In accordance with at least certain embodiments, the present invention is related to novel or improved ultra thin or super thin membranes or battery separators, and/or lithium primary batteries, cells or packs incorporating such separators, and/or systems incorporating such batteries, cells or packs. In accordance with at least particular certain embodiments, the present invention is related to shutdown membranes or battery separators, and/or lithium primary batteries, cells or packs incorporating such separators, and/or systems incorporating such batteries, cells or packs. | 03-20-2014 |
20140272533 | MULTILAYER HYBRID BATTERY SEPARATORS FOR LITHIUM ION SECONDARY BATTERIES AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - A multi-layered battery separator for a lithium secondary battery includes a first layer of a dry processed membrane bonded to a second layer of a wet processed membrane. The first layer may be made of a polypropylene based resin. The second layer may be made of a polyethylene based resin. The separator may have more than two layers. The separator may have a ratio of TD/MD tensile strength in the range of about 1.5-3.0. The separator may have a thickness of about 35.0 microns or less. The separator may have a puncture strength of greater than about 630 gf. The separator may have a dielectric breakdown of at least about 2000V. | 09-18-2014 |
Joe Watson, Portland, OR US
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20110107493 | ENHANCED VISIBILITY BASEBALL GLOVE - Baseball gloves with enhanced visual perceivability are described. In embodiments, the baseball glove comprises a glove body having visual indicia positioned on the glove body. The visual markers on the glove body can have a substantially contrasting color to that of the glove body. The color of the visual marker can also me substantially contrasting to the anticipated physical background of the wearer of the glove. The anticipated physical background may depend on the field position of the wearer of the baseball glove. The color of the visual markers may be selected to provide the maximum contrast between the anticipated physical background and the visual markers, thereby enhancing a fielder's ability to detect the glove using his or her peripheral vision. | 05-12-2011 |
John G. Watson, Reno, NV US
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20100089180 | SAMPLING DEVICE AND METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ITS USE - Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a sampling device, system, and method. The sampling device includes a sample inlet nozzle fluidly coupled to a dilution body. A carrier fluid delivery conduit is also fluidly coupled to the dilution body. In one implementation, the carrier fluid delivery conduit is coupled to a source of heated carrier fluid. Carrier fluid is delivered around a perforated portion of the sample inlet nozzle, in one configuration. In some cases, the sampling device includes a mixing device configured to produce laminar flow of carrier fluid about a fluid sample. In other cases, the mixing device produces turbulent flow of carrier fluid and fluid sample. Systems including the sampling device include, in some implementations, a sample separator, such as an inertial droplet separator. In further implementations, systems including the sampling device further include an atmospheric dispersion simulator. | 04-15-2010 |
Julie M. Watson, Yukon, OK US
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20090234698 | INTEGRATED SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - An integrated safety management system includes a self inspection module, an incident management module, and a hazard reporting module. A corrective action module integrates the other modules. Each module accepts data corresponding to events or actions, accepts and displays completion indicators, and accepts and displays corrective action indicators. | 09-17-2009 |
Kalvin Watson, Chicago, IL US
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20090051551 | Apparatus and method for wireless location sensing - A sensor assembly includes a sensor configured to detect at least one material or condition, such as a smoke detector, fire detector, or carbon monoxide detector. The sensor assembly also includes a base configured to be mounted on a structure, such as a wall or ceiling, and to receive the sensor. The sensor assembly further includes a wireless module located between the sensor and the base. The wireless module is configured to transmit position information. The wireless module may include one or more electrical contacts used to form at least one electrical connection between the base of the sensor assembly and the sensor. The wireless module may also include a printed circuit board having the contacts, wireless radio circuitry, an antenna, and other components. The printed circuit board could be substantially hidden from view when the sensor is attached to the base and the base is mounted on the structure. | 02-26-2009 |
Kevin Watson, Champlin, MN US
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20120279525 | HEAT EXCHANGER BLOWER SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - A cleaning system for use with a heat exchanger includes a fluid pressurizing assembly, a wand assembly and a movement mechanism configured to selectively move the wand assembly about a pivot axis. The wand assembly includes a first wand positioned adjacent to the heat exchanger and in fluid communication with the fluid pressurizing assembly, a second wand positioned adjacent to the first wand and in fluid communication with the fluid pressurizing assembly, and a mounting assembly defining the pivot axis. The first and second wands each have a first orifice configured to eject fluid toward the heat exchanger, and the first and second wands are both attached to the mounting assembly such that first and second wands both pivot together relative to the pivot axis. | 11-08-2012 |
Larry Watson, Grenada, MS US
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20120197211 | MEDICINE DISPENSER HAVING A THREADED PLUNGER - A medicine dispenser includes a barrel to store medicine, a slidable shuttle disposed in the barrel, a threaded shaft including a threaded outer surface and a trench formed along the threaded outer surface, and a threaded cap connected to the barrel and including an opening through which the threaded shaft is threaded into, and a feedback member protruding inside the opening, wherein the threaded shaft pushes the slidable shuttle to dispense the medicine out of the barrel and the feedback member interlocks into the trench according to a rotation of the threaded shaft. | 08-02-2012 |
Linda Watson, Corrales, NM US
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20100145556 | MODULAR SOFTWARE ARCHITECTURE FOR AN UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE - A method for developing software as a layered, segmented system having diverse functionalities, based on a software architecture and an aerial vehicle utilizing the software architecture are provided. The software architecture for the aerial vehicle, such as an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) includes an electrical segment, a propulsion segment, a flight management segment, a navigation segment, a data link segment, and perhaps a payload segment. Each segment includes a number of software modules and objects, and each segment interfaces with or controls one or more devices. The software architecture also includes a number of layers, including an executive layer for managing execution rates of the segments, a vehicle controller layer for coordinating activities across segments, and various layers providing utilities, common services, and computing support including operating system support. Rules of engagement guiding interaction between software entities within the software architecture are specified. | 06-10-2010 |
Linda J. Watson, Corrales, NM US
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20110035149 | FLIGHT TECHNICAL CONTROL MANAGEMENT FOR AN UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE - Two architectures for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and a method for executing a mission plan are provided. One architecture for a UAV includes a flight command and mission execution (FCME) component making strategic decisions, a flight technical control manager (FTCM) making tactical decisions and a vehicle management system (VMS) providing navigational support. The FCME and FTCM execute on one processor and the VMS executes on a separate processor. The second architecture includes redundant processors for executing the FCME and FTCM as well as redundant processors for executing the VMS. The UAV executes a mission plan, which may include flight plan(s), communication plan(s), weapons plan(s), sensor plan(s), and/or contingent flight plan(s). The UAV may control various optical sensors, training sensors, and lights as well. | 02-10-2011 |
20130311009 | FLIGHT TECHNICAL CONTROL MANAGEMENT FOR AN UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE - Two architectures for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and a method for executing a mission plan are provided. One architecture for a UAV includes a flight command and mission execution (FCME) component making strategic decisions, a flight technical control manager (FTCM) making tactical decisions and a vehicle management system (VMS) providing navigational support. The FCME and FTCM execute on one processor and the VMS executes on a separate processor. The second architecture includes redundant processors for executing the FCME and FTCM as well as redundant processors for executing the VMS. The UAV executes a mission plan, which may include flight plan(s), communication plan(s), weapons plan(s), sensor plan(s), and/or contingent flight plan(s). The UAV may control various optical sensors, training sensors, and lights as well. | 11-21-2013 |
L. Michael Watson, Taylorville, IL US
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20110170962 | Pneumatic Grain Conveying Apparatus and Method for Selectively Discharging Grain or By-Passing the Discharge of Grain Into a Grain Bin - A pneumatic conveying system is disclosed for conveying a granular product, such as grain, from a grain inlet device to a selected one of a plurality of grain bins or other storage vessels. The system includes a blower for forcing air under pressure into a conveyor piping system. A grain inlet device is located downstream from the blower. The piping system has a portion leading from the grain inlet to an inlet in a first one of the vessels. A discharge/bypass valve is connected to a portion of the piping system leading from the grain inlet so as to receive the granular product being conveyed therethrough with the valve having a discharge outlet for discharging the granular product into the vessel. The valve is installed on the vessel such that the discharge outlet is in communication with the interior of the vessel. The valve further has an inlet coupling operatively connected to the piping system and an outlet coupling operatively connected to another portion of the piping system downstream of the valve leading to another of the vessels. The valve has a sleeve movable between a discharge position in which the inlet coupling is disconnected from the outlet coupling such that the granular product is discharged from the piping system into the valve and then is discharged into the vessel and a by-pass position in which the inlet and outlet couplings are operatively connected so that the granular product is conveyed through the valve and into the piping system downstream from the valve. | 07-14-2011 |
20140294519 | Pneumatic Grain Conveying Apparatus for Selectively Discharging Grain or By-Passing the Discharge of Grain Into a Grain Bin - A pneumatic conveying system is disclosed for conveying a granular product, such as grain, from a grain inlet device to a selected one of a plurality of grain bins or other storage vessels. The system includes a blower for forcing air under pressure into a conveyor piping system. A grain inlet device is located downstream from the blower. The piping system has a portion leading from the grain inlet to an inlet in a first one of the vessels. A discharge/bypass valve is connected to a portion of the piping system leading from the grain inlet so as to receive the granular product being conveyed therethrough with the valve having a discharge outlet for discharging the granular product into the vessel. The valve is installed on the vessel such that the discharge outlet is in communication with the interior of the vessel. The valve further has an inlet coupling operatively connected to the piping system and an outlet coupling operatively connected to another portion of the piping system downstream of the valve leading to another of the vessels. The valve has a sleeve movable between a discharge position in which the inlet coupling is disconnected from the outlet coupling such that the granular product is discharged from the piping system into the valve and then is discharged into the vessel and a by-pass position in which the inlet and outlet couplings are operatively connected so that the granular product is conveyed through the valve and into the piping system downstream from the valve. | 10-02-2014 |
Mark A. Watson, St. Louis, MO US
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20100267574 | PREDICTING LUNG CANCER SURVIVAL USING GENE EXPRESSION - The present invention provides a plurality of biomarkers for predicting survival of a subject with a lung cancer. More specifically, the present invention relates to methods of predicting survival of a subject with a lung cancer, a kit for predicting survival of a subject with a lung cancer, and an array for predicting survival of a subject with lung cancer. | 10-21-2010 |
Mark B. Watson, Kensington, MD US
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20110251055 | Supported Precious Metal Catalysts Via Hydrothermal Deposition - A process for making a catalyst having precious metal nanoparticles deposited on a support includes first providing an aqueous dispersion of support particles. A pre-treatment slurry is prepared by mixing the aqueous dispersion of support particles with a water-soluble precious metal precursor and a reducing agent. The pre-treatment slurry is hydrothermally treated at a temperature in the range of from about 40° C. to about 220° C. for a time sufficient to deposit precious metal nanoparticles on the surface of the support particles, the precious metal nanoparticles having an average particle size less about 50 nm. | 10-13-2011 |
20140271448 | RUTILE TITANIUM DIOXIDE NANOPARTICLES AND ORDERED ACICULAR AGGREGATES OF SAME - Ordered acicular aggregates of elongated TiO | 09-18-2014 |
20140272416 | RUTILE TITANIUM DIOXIDE MICROSPHERES AND ORDERED BOTRYOIDAL SHAPES OF SAME | 09-18-2014 |
Mark Barrett Watson, Kensington, MD US
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20120201732 | CE CONTAINING, V-FREE MOBILE DENOX CATALYST - A catalyst for removal of NOx from exhaust gas, containing cerium oxide and titanium dioxide, wherein a first portion of the cerium oxide forms at least one agglomerate of cerium oxide crystallites interdispersed in the titanium dioxide, and a second portion of the cerium oxide forms at least one island on a surface of the titanium dioxide, a method for producing the catalyst, a process for selectively reducing NOx levels in an exhaust gas using the catalyst, and an SCR canister containing the catalyst therein. | 08-09-2012 |
Mark D. Watson, Lexington, KY US
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20100252112 | Semiconducting Compounds and Devices Incorporating Same - Disclosed are semiconducting compounds having one or more phthalimide units and/or one or more head-to-head (H-H) substituted biheteroaryl units. Such compounds can be monomeric, oligomeric, or polymeric, and can exhibit desirable electronic properties and possess processing advantages including solution-processability and/or good stability at ambient conditions. | 10-07-2010 |
Michael Watson, Lincoln, NE US
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20110145109 | ON-LINE SAVINGS ACCOUNT - An on-line savings page for managing a savings account includes a list of items the user is saving for, where each item has a specified priority. A savings rate for each item is determined by the savings account based on the priority and total savings rate. The user is notified of any changes in the savings account, such as price changes, inventory changes, etc., as well as relevant information related to the item, such as sales, offers, recalls, etc. | 06-16-2011 |
Michael L. Watson, Roselle, IL US
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20120206910 | Weather-Sealed Lighting System with Light-Emitting Diodes - An outdoor lighting system utilizing light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and structures to dissipate heat generated by the LEDs. The system includes a tubular enclosure housing an internal LED lighting assembly including LEDs mounted to a finned support structure which extends between two ends of the tube. At the end of the tube is at least one heat dissipating structure which is retained on the tubular enclosure by the threaded fastener. A heat dissipating structure in the form of a finned heat sink having an integrated, formed-in-place gasket abutting the end of the tubular enclosure. | 08-16-2012 |
Michael S. Watson, North Logan, UT US
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20120255290 | LATCHING ACTUATOR - A latching actuator capable of repeated operation in a cryogenic, remote, or difficult-to-access environment, capable of enduring many cycles without user intervention or maintenance, capable of latching in a fixed position without consuming additional power, or to operate independent of external environmental conditions. In selected embodiments, a latching actuator may comprise an expansion chamber that houses a working substance capable of undergoing a phase change, a logic mechanism, a biasing assembly, and an output pin. In one embodiment, a wax motor may provide the motive force to toggle a latching mechanism. An actuator may be capable of positioning an output pin in two or more discrete latching positions and may be used to create a thermal connection between two structures, to engage or disengage a clutch, or to position an optical element in an optical instrument. An actuator may also be used as a launch lock apparatus. | 10-11-2012 |
20130036801 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MEASURING MOMENT OF INERTIA - A method and apparatus for determining the mass moment of inertia of a given object is disclosed, The apparatus is a mass moment of inertia platform whereon objects to be measured can be placed. The platform uses flex pivots as torsional springs and the method ensures the flex pivots are procured and assembled in such a way so as to limit flex pivot misalignment systemic errors thereby resulting in a highly accurate and low-cost apparatus for measuring the mass moment of inertia. | 02-14-2013 |
Milton Watson, Jacksonvillle, AR US
Mitchell R. Watson, Minneapolis, MN US
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20090042166 | ABRASIVE TOOL INCLUDING AGGLOMERATE PARTICLES AND AN ELASTOMER, AND RELATED METHODS - Abrasive tools (particularly dental tools), and methods of using and making such tools, wherein the abrasive tools include an elastomeric binder (e.g., one prepared from a fluoroelastomer) and agglomerate particles that include an oxide matrix (preferably, silica) and abrasive particles (preferably, diamond). | 02-12-2009 |
Monnie Watson, Greenbrier, AR US
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20110154679 | AMBIENT AIR SUPPLY DRYER - A flexible duct system for providing hot ambient air to a clothes dryer comprising: an attic transfer duct assembly, where a first end of said attic transfer duct assembly extends into an attic area to access ambient air; a connecting duct assembly, where the connecting duct assembly connects to the clothes dryer; and a means to connect the transfer duct assembly to the connecting duct assembly, where said means transfers ambient air from the attic to the clothes dryer. In one exemplary embodiment, the means to connect includes an elbow connector. In most applications, the connecting duct assembly attaches to a dryer manifold within the clothes dryer, where the air flow through the dryer manifold transfers through a heating element and into the tumbling area of the dryer. In another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the heating element may include an off and on switch. | 06-30-2011 |
Neil Watson, Layton, UT US
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20100205871 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTING A MODULAR ENCLOSURE - A modular enclosure may include a number of components, such as floor panels, wall panels and roof panels, which may be interconnected to form a structure such as a shed. For example, the shed may include wall panels with connecting portions that are sized and configured to allow adjacent wall panels to be interconnected. The wall panels may also include outwardly extending projections that allow the wall panels to be connected to the floor panels. In addition, the wall panels may include receiving portions that may receive portions of the roof panels, such as an outwardly extending lip. Advantageously, a truss may extend through the receiving portions in the wall panels and the truss may include a channel that is sized and configured to allow any water that enters the shed through a roof panel seam to be removed from the shed. | 08-19-2010 |
20110011010 | MODULAR ENCLOSURE - A modular enclosure may include a number of interlocking components, such as panels, that may be interconnected to form sidewalls, roof and/or floor. The panels may be constructed from blow-molded plastic and a first pattern may be disposed on one surface and a second pattern may be disposed on an opposing surface. One or more points of intersection may be located where the first pattern and the second pattern overlie, and a depression may be disposed at the points of intersection. The depressions are preferably sized and configured to increase the strength and/or rigidity of the panel. | 01-20-2011 |
20120266790 | TABLE WITH MOLDED PLASTIC TABLE TOP - A table may be sized and configured to nest with an adjacent table to reduce a height of a plurality of stacked tables in a nested configuration. The table top may include an upper surface, a sidewall and a receiving portion at least partially disposed in the upper surface and the sidewall. The receiving portion may be sized and configured to receive an engaging portion of an adjacent table when the tables are disposed in a nested configuration. The table top may also include a plurality of strengthen members disposed in the lower portion of the table top that are sized and configured to support the receiving portion. For example, the strengthening members may include an inner surface sized and configured to support an inner surface of the receiving portion. | 10-25-2012 |
Pat Watson, Fremont, NE US
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20090025005 | RESOURCE ASSIGNMENT SYSTEM - A method and system for assigning resources such as housing associated with an educational institution via communication network is disclosed. A user of a client computer sends a registration request defining registration data to a server facilitating a resource assignment service. The resource assignment service then determines the eligibility of users to use the service based on retrieved registration data, and assigns a randomly generated personal identification number (PIN) to eligible users. The resource assignment service can then assign a timeslot for eligible users to request a desired resource as a function of their assigned PINs. Users may then use the client computer to during their assigned timeslots to submit requests to the resource assignment service for desired resource assignments. | 01-22-2009 |
Philip E. Watson, Singapore, MN US
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20110037922 | BACKLIGHTING SYSTEM INCLUDING A SPECULAR PARTIAL REFLECTOR AND A CIRCULAR-MODE REFLECTIVE POLARIZER - In a display backlight ( | 02-17-2011 |
Philip K. Watson, Houma, LA US
Richard K. Watson, Simpsonville, SC US
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20080292821 | Easy opening packaging article made from heat-shrinkable film exhibiting directional tear - A packaging article has tear initiators for initiating a manual tear that can be propagated to open a package and allow a product to be readily removed therefrom, without the use of a knife or scissors or any other implement. The packaging article is made from a heat-shrinkable multilayer film having at least one layer containing an incompatible polymer blend, and/or a layer containing an inorganic filler, and/or a layer having a high Young's modulus. The film also has a Peak Load Impact Strength of at least 50 Newtons per mil, The tear initiators can be used to generate a manual machine direction tears to open the package, with the manual machine direction tear being capable of propagating in the machine direction to the opposite edge of the packaging article. A process for making a package and manually opening the package is also disclosed. | 11-27-2008 |
20090116768 | Easy opening packaging article made from heat-shrinkable film exhibiting directional tear - A heat-shrinkable packaging article has one or more tear initiators for initiating a manual tear that can be propagated to open a package and allow a product to be readily removed therefrom, without the use of a knife or scissors or any other implement. The tear initiators are present in a skirt and/or header of the article. The skirt and/or header has a first side and a second side. In one embodiment, some or all of the first side of the skirt and/or header can be heatset in order to reduce the shrink and curling of the skirt and/or header. This improves identification and utilization of the tear initiators by a consumer upon shrinking the packaging article around the product. In another embodiment, the skirt and/or header has a plurality of pairs of tear initiators to allow portions of the package to be torn off to expose a portion of the product that can then be sliced off while the remainder of the packaged product remains covered by a remainder of the film. | 05-07-2009 |
20130077899 | EASY OPENING PACKAGING ARTICLE - Various embodiments of the present invention are generally directed to an easy opening packaging article, such as an end-seal bag or the like, having a tear initiator and one or more grip assisters. According to various embodiments, the tear initiator and grip assisters are configured to assist a user in opening the packaging article. In particular, the grip assisters are configured to reduce the likelihood that a loose piece of plastic is generated during the opening process, and to reduce the likelihood that undesired tears in the packaging article are generated during the opening process. | 03-28-2013 |
Richard L. Watson, Mcperson, KS US
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20080219088 | MIXING DEVICE - A mixing device for mixing a first and second material together to create an output mixture. The device includes a first chamber containing the first material coupled to a mixing chamber defined between a rotor and a stator. The rotor is disposed inside the stator and rotates therein about an axis of rotation. The first chamber houses an internal pump configured to pump the first material from the first chamber into the mixing chamber. The pump may be configured to impart a circumferential velocity into the first material before it enters the mixing chamber. At least one of the rotor and stator have a plurality of through-holes through which the second material is provided to the mixing chamber. Optionally, a second chamber is coupled to the mixing chamber. The second chamber may house an internal pump configured to pump the output material from the mixing chamber into the second chamber. | 09-11-2008 |
Rick Watson, Silverton, OR US
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20090193545 | ONIONS WITH HIGH STORAGE ABILITY, HIGH SOLUBLE SOLIDS CONTENT AND/OR LOW PUNGENCY - Long-day onion plants, capable of producing onion bulbs comprising ‘high soluble solids’ combined with a ‘sweet taste’ as a result of low pungency, are provided, as are methods for producing such plants, bulbs and seeds. Such onions can be stored for long periods without a loss in quality and without an increase in pungency. | 07-30-2009 |
20100319081 | ONIONS WITH HIGH STORAGE ABILITY, HIGH SOLUBLE SOLIDS CONTENT AND/OR LOW PUNGENCY - Long-day onion plants, capable of producing onion bulbs comprising ‘high soluble solids’ combined with a ‘sweet taste’ as a result of low pungency, are provided, as are methods for producing such plants, bulbs and seeds. Such onions can be stored for long periods without a loss in quality and without an increase in pungency. | 12-16-2010 |
Rick Watson, Brooks, OR US
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20110041217 | Onions With High Storage Ability, High Soluble Solids Content And/Or Low Pungency - Long-day onion plants, capable of producing onion bulbs comprising ‘high soluble solids’ combined with a ‘sweet taste’ as a result of low pungency, are provided, as are methods for producing such plants, bulbs and seeds. Such onions can be stored for long periods without a loss in quality and without an increase in pungency. | 02-17-2011 |
20120045565 | Onions With High Storage Ability, High Soluble Solids Content and/or Low Pungency - Long-day onion plants, capable of producing onion bulbs comprising ‘high soluble solids’ combined with a ‘sweet taste’ as a result of low pungency, are provided, as are methods for producing such plants, bulbs and seeds. Such onions can be stored for long periods without a loss in quality and without an increase in pungency. | 02-23-2012 |
Robert Watson, Aline, OK US
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20100176830 | RELAY CIRCUIT TESTER DEVICE - A circuit tester device for testing continuity and polarity of vehicle relay circuits may include a housing and a plug carried by the housing. The circuit tester device may also have a battery lead adapted to connect to a battery terminal, and a ground lead adapted to connect to a ground. Further, the circuit tester device may have circuitry including three or more circuits connected between the battery and ground leads. Each circuit may have in series a first resistor, a first status indicator, a first diode, a test terminal, a second diode, a second status indicator and a second resistor. Each test terminal may be connected to a respective one of the pins. The circuitry may also have one or more load circuits tapped into one of the circuits between the first and second diodes. The load circuits may include in series a test switch and a load terminal. | 07-15-2010 |
Roger Watson, Weatherford, OK US
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20110036590 | System and method for servicing a wellbore - A wellbore servicing system, comprising a first sleeve system, the first sleeve system comprising a first sliding sleeve at least partially carried within a first ported case, the first sleeve system being selectively restricted from movement relative to the first ported case by a first restrictor while the first restrictor is enabled, and a first delay system configured to selectively restrict movement of the first sliding sleeve relative to the ported case while the restrictor is disabled. | 02-17-2011 |
20110253383 | System and method for servicing a wellbore - Disclosed herein is a wellbore servicing system, comprising a tubular string, a first sleeve system incorporated within the tubular string, the first sleeve system comprising a first sliding sleeve at least partially carried within a first ported case, the first sleeve system being selectively restricted from movement relative to the first ported case by a first restrictor while the first restrictor is enabled, and a first delay system configured to selectively restrict movement of the first sliding sleeve relative to the first ported case while the first restrictor is disabled; a second sleeve system incorporated within the tubular string, the second sleeve system comprising a second sliding sleeve at least partially carried within a second ported case, the second sleeve system being selectively restricted from movement relative to the second ported case by a second restrictor while the second restrictor is enabled. | 10-20-2011 |
20140284058 | PRESSURE RESPONSE FRACTURE PORT TOOL FOR USE IN HYDRAULIC FRACTURING APPLICATIONS - A pressure response fracture port tool and method for its use reliably provides a noticeable indication at surface to an operator as to when the flow port is opened. The tool includes an outer housing and a sliding sleeve which resides within the outer housing. The outer housing has a first and second set of flow ports. The inner mandrel moves between a first position and a third position to expose the flow ports to the wellbore. The first set of flow ports, with its smaller area relative to the second set of flow ports, creates a noticeable pressure increase or spike that can be observed at surface when exposed to the wellbore. The second set of flow ports creates a noticeable pressure drop when it is exposed to the wellbore. | 09-25-2014 |
Russell Watson, Oswego, IL US
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20110218850 | SCIENTIFIC TARGETING FOR ADVERTISEMENT AND CONTENT SELECTION, DISTRIBUTION, AND CREATION - The invention is a computer-aided method of optimizing advertisements and content by grouping viewers into scientific segments, optimizing an advertisement and pieces of content by scientific segments, selecting an advertisement or content to display to a scientific segment, and creating a scientific targeted advertisement or piece of content. | 09-08-2011 |
Russell P Watson, Montgomery Village, MD US
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20110081723 | Detection of Explosives Through Luminescence - A method of simultaneously detecting peroxide and nitrogen-based explosives includes the steps of applying a conversion reagent to a sample, the conversion reagent oxidizing in the presence of peroxide and inorganic nitrate explosives; applying a test reagent including a luminescent compound to the sample; exciting the luminescent compound with ultraviolet light; and simultaneously determining the presence of one or more explosives based on quenching, brightening or a shift in wavelength of the luminescence over time. Explosives may also be detected based on color changes of the sample. Optionally, phase transfer reagents, catalysts, colorimetric agents and zinc dust may be added to improve detection of explosives. Alternatively, an assay-type method may be utilized wherein a sample is added to the conversion and/or test reagents and the reagent is spotted on a substrate before exposure to ultraviolet light. | 04-07-2011 |
Sandra Watson, Brusly, LA US
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20090076225 | VULCANIZABLE HALOGENATED ELASTOMER COMPOSITIONS - The invention provides compositions comprising nitrogen containing chelating agents, which can be used to reduce the effects of zinc contamination on the vulcanization rates of polymercapto based cure systems for halogenated elastomers. Such chelating agents are effective at eliminating vulcanization rate inconsistencies due to zinc contamination, without inducing negative changes to the vulcanization reaction or the subsequent physical properties of the halogenated elastomer vulcanizate. The invention also provides methods of curing a halogenated elastomer using the inventive compositions, and for articles prepared from the same. | 03-19-2009 |
20130158170 | VULCANIZABLE HALOGENATED ELASTOMER COMPOSITIONS - The invention provides articles obtained from curing a composition consisting of a polymercapto crosslinking agent, a vulcanization accelerator, an inorganic base, a nitrogen containing chelating agent, wherein the nitrogen containing chelating agent is selected from the group consisting of 1,10-phenanthroline and 2,2-bipyridyl, and polyethylenimine; and a halogenated elastomer; wherein said nitrogen containing chelating agent is soluble in said halogenated elastomer. | 06-20-2013 |
Scott A. Watson, Jemez Springs, NM US
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20120261583 | HIGH-SENSITIVITY, HIGH-SPEED CONTINUOUS IMAGING SYSTEM - A continuous imaging system for recording low levels of light typically extending over small distances with high-frame rates and with a large number of frames is described. Photodiode pixels disposed in an array having a chosen geometry, each pixel having a dedicated amplifier, analog-to-digital convertor, and memory, provide parallel operation of the system. When combined with a plurality of scintillators responsive to a selected source of radiation, in a scintillator array, the light from each scintillator being directed to a single corresponding photodiode in close proximity or lens-coupled thereto, embodiments of the present imaging system may provide images of x-ray, gamma ray, proton, and neutron sources with high efficiency. | 10-18-2012 |
Scott Avery Watson, Los Alamos, NM US
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20120275566 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR UNDERWATER RADIOGRAPHY - A system for subsea imaging comprises a first plate having an inner surface, an outer surface, and a cavity formed in the inner surface. In addition, the system comprises a phosphor imaging plate disposed in the cavity. Further, the system comprises a second plate having an inner surface facing the inner surface of the first plate and an outer surface facing away from the outer surface of the first plate. Still further, the system comprises a seal member disposed between the inner surface of the first plate and the inner surface of the second plate. The seal member extends around the perimeter of the cavity and is configured to seal the phosphor imaging plate and the cavity from intrusion water. | 11-01-2012 |
Scott Dale Watson, Pekin, IL US
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20090177517 | System and method for tracking a contract - A system for tracking a contract is disclosed. The system may include a user input interface configured to receive a user request to track a contract from a contract administrator, a storage device configured to store contract-related information, and a processor. The processor may be configured to determine a list of approvers who need to approve the contract based on a financial impact of the contract and determine a signature approver who needs to sign the contract from the list of approvers. The processor may be further configured to generate an approval and signature request and send the approval and signature request to each approver on the list of approvers, and notify employees of one or more departments when the contract is signed. | 07-09-2009 |
Timothy J. Watson, Waterford, CT US
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20080275051 | Preparation of High Purity Substituted Quinoxalines - The present invention comprises an improved process for the preparation of substituted quinoxaline I by cyclization of the corresponding dianiline. | 11-06-2008 |
20110118476 | Process for Preparing Chiral Compounds - The present invention is directed to a 2-deoxyribose-5-phosphate aldolase (DERA) chemoenzymatic process for making chiral compounds. | 05-19-2011 |
20140187794 | Process for Preparing Chiral Compounds - The present invention is directed to a 2-deoxyribose-5-phosphate aldolase (DERA) chemoenzymatic process for making chiral compounds. | 07-03-2014 |
Tom Watson, Chicago, IL US
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20110066526 | System and Method For Electronic Publication and Fund Raising - The invention provides a system and method for electronic publication of original, creative works on a website as well as systems and methods for compensating the author(s) of the original creative works. The electronic publishing systems of the present invention can also be utilized in novel methods of fund raising for charitable and/or non-profit organizations. | 03-17-2011 |
Tracy J. Watson, Town & Country, MO US
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20090306666 | INTRAMEDULLARY NAIL WITH OBLIQUE OPENINGS - An intramedullary nail for use in a medullary canal of a long bone is provided. The nail includes a body defining a longitudinal axis of the body and an external periphery of the body for fitting in the medullary canal of the long bone. The body has a first internal wall thereof defining a first opening through the body. The first opening defines a first opening centerline. The body has a second internal wall of the body defining a second opening through the body. The second opening defines a second opening centerline. The first opening centerline and the second opening centerline are oblique with respect to each other. The longitudinal axis of the body and the first opening centerline form an acute angle between the longitudinal axis of the body and the first opening centerline. The longitudinal axis of the body and the second opening centerline forming an acute angle between the longitudinal axis of the body and the second opening centerline. | 12-10-2009 |
Trudy Anne Watson, Portland, OR US
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20110099680 | Apparel - An aspect of the invention relates to a garment which comprises at least a first zone and a second zone. The first zone of the garment is arranged in the spine area and comprises a higher degree of air permeability than the second zone. The second zone of the garment is arranged below the breast area and in the area of the lumbar vertebrae and comprises a higher degree of moisture wicking than the first zone. | 05-05-2011 |
20140090146 | APPAREL WITH SENSOR AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - An item of clothing that includes a first textile area that is suitable to receive at least one sensor, a second textile area, and a third textile area, which is arranged at least partially between the first and second textile areas. The third textile area is provided such that when the item of clothing is worn it isolates at least one motion between the first textile area and the second textile area, so that a sensor or sensors remain substantially fixed in relation to an area of a subjacent organ of a wearer of the item of clothing. | 04-03-2014 |
Virgil Allen Watson, Salem, IA US
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20110258896 | DETECTABLE SIGNAGE APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - Signage is presented comprising an in-mold plastic plate portion having a slot. The signage has a flexible tongue having a neck portion that extends outwardly from the plate portion and has a locking tip extending from the neck portion and the locking tip is formed to be received by the slot. The plastic plate portion is made of a filler material and a detectable additive such that the signage is easily detected by a metal detecting machine. | 10-27-2011 |
20120192471 | DETECTABLE SIGNAGE APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - Signage is presented comprising an in-mold plastic plate portion having a slot. The signage has a flexible tongue having a neck portion that extends outwardly from the plate portion and has a locking tip extending from the neck portion and the locking tip is formed to be received by the slot. The plastic plate portion is made of a filler material and a detectable additive such that the signage is easily detected by a metal detecting machine. | 08-02-2012 |
William Todd Watson, Mount Prospect, IL US
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20110317002 | Vehicle display enhancements - A system and method for enhancing display content is provided. The system and method includes receiving a video signal made up of video frames from at least one image sensor and identifying a driving path based at least in part on steering wheel data. The system and method also includes performing a first segmentation on the at least one video frame to divide the at least one video frame into a plurality of segments containing input pixel data, altering input pixel data based on a segment associated with the input pixel data to create output pixel data and providing the at least one video frame comprising the output pixel data to a display. | 12-29-2011 |
20130206740 | OPTICAL-BASED WELD TRAVEL SPEED SENSING SYSTEM - A travel speed sensing system includes an optical sensor configured to be coupled to a welding torch. The optical sensor is configured to sense light incident on the optical sensor, and the travel speed sensing system is configured to determine a travel speed of the welding torch, a direction of the welding torch, or both, based on the sensed light. | 08-15-2013 |
20130206741 | HELMET-INTEGRATED WELD TRAVEL SPEED SENSING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A welding system includes a first sensor associated with a welding helmet and configured to sense a parameter indicative of a position of a welding torch relative to the welding helmet. The travel speed sensing system also includes a processing system communicatively coupled to the first sensor and configured to determine a position of the welding torch relative to a workpiece based on the sensed first parameter. | 08-15-2013 |
20130208569 | SOUND-BASED WELD TRAVEL SPEED SENSING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A weld travel speed sensing system includes at least one sound sensor configured to sense a sound generated to allow determination of a position of a welding torch. The weld travel speed sensing system is configured to determine a position of a point on the welding torch based on the sensed sound. | 08-15-2013 |
20140163709 | EMBEDMENT POSITIONING SYSTEM - Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide an embedment positioning system that facilitates the positioning of a plurality of embedments along an edge of a concrete form. In one embodiment, the present disclosure provides an embedment positioning tape formed with embedment position indicators indicating the positions at which a plurality of embedments are to be positioned along a concrete form. In operation, a user unrolls and attaches the embedment positioning tape along the concrete form such that the control line location indicator lines up with the actual control line. The user then uses the embedment positioning indicators to position the embedments at the correct positions along the edge of the concrete form without having to hand-measure those positions for each embedment. The present disclosure also provides an embedment positioning tape forming system and method. | 06-12-2014 |