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Aaron Lee Welch, Louisville, KY US
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20120151970 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR USING A DISPENSING SYSTEM UTILIZING A VENTURI COMPONENT - An apparatus is provided herein. The apparatus includes, a clothes basket rotatable about an axis, a motor coupled to the clothes basket, an additive tank, a Venturi component comprising a hole connecting to a water inlet, a hole connecting to the additive tank, and a hole connecting to the clothes basket, a first valve, a second valve, and a processor coupled to the first valve and the second valve, the processor being operative to carry out a dispensing phase of the apparatus, wherein the dispensing phase comprises dispensing additive to the clothes basket, and carry out a self-cleaning phase of the apparatus, wherein the self-cleaning phase comprises washing the additive tank. | 06-21-2012 |
20130186151 | APPLIANCE WITH FEATURES FOR PREVENTING ADDITIVE DRYING - An appliance is provided with features for preventing fluid additive drying in a conduit of the appliance. The appliance includes a tip configured for receipt of a cover fluid. The cover fluid is disposed within the tip such that the cover fluid deters evaporation of fluid additive in the conduit. | 07-25-2013 |
20130213441 | BULK DISPENSE SEMI-MANUAL CLEANING SYSTEM FOR AN APPLIANCE - Cleaning of a bulk dispense system of an appliance is provided. The appliance can include a user accessible compartment whereby the bulk dispense system is connected to a supply of a cleaning fluid. The appliance can be activated so as to flow the cleaning fluid through the bulk dispense system to help clean the system by e.g., removing particulates of detergent, fabric softener, and/or other undesirable matter that may be in the system. | 08-22-2013 |
20130219972 | WASHING MACHINE APPLIANCE WITH AN ACCESSIBLE RESERVOIR - The present subject matter provides an appliance with a base or pedestal that defines a cavity. A reservoir configured for receipt of a fluid additive (e.g., detergent) is disposed in the cavity such that the reservoir is accessible from outside of the cavity. The reservoir is in fluid communication with a wash chamber of the appliance such that fluid additive from reservoir may be selectively delivered to the wash chamber. | 08-29-2013 |
Adam Welch, Lakewood, CO US
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20140332374 | STABLE PHOTOELECTRODE SURFACES AND METHODS - Disclosed herein are methods of treating a semiconductor surface by nitridation and deposition of a ruthenium alloy. Also disclosed are semiconductors treated with these methods, their incorporation into photoelectrochemical cells, and their use in photoelectrochemical water splitting. | 11-13-2014 |
Alan Welch, Vancouver CA
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20100219360 | Directly Actuated Valve With A Strain-Type Actuator And A Method Of Operating Same - A method is provided for operating a directly actuated valve that comprises a strain-type actuator to actuate a valve member to travel between a closed position and an open position, the method comprising transmitting displacements from the strain-type actuator to the valve member, maintaining a compressive stress on the actuator that is greater than a predetermined minimum stress by applying a pre-load compressive stress and limiting to less than predetermined limits at least one of: (a) acceleration and deceleration of the valve member when moving between open positions and the closed position; and (b) velocity of said valve member immediately before contacting the valve seat. | 09-02-2010 |
Alan B. Welch, Vancouver CA
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20130179050 | Gaseous-Fuelled Stoichiometric Compression Ignition Internal Combustion Engine - In a gaseous-fuelled stoichiometric compression ignition internal combustion engine, a pilot fuel is injected directly into the combustion chamber to help initiate a multi-point ignition. The engine provides performance improvements approaching those of high pressure direct injection engines but with less complexity because the gaseous fuel is introduced into the intake air subsystem at relatively low pressure and as a result of the stoichiometric combustion, the low oxygen content in the combustion products exiting the combustion chamber allows the use of a three-way catalyst instead of other after treatment arrangements normally associated with conventional compression ignition engines that require the addition of a reductant. | 07-11-2013 |
20140238340 | Apparatus And Method For Fuelling A Flexible-Fuel Internal Combustion Engine - A flexible-fuel internal combustion engine apparatus comprises a combustion chamber, an intake valve, a first fuel injector, a second fuel injector, and a computer. The intake valve is operable to admit an intake charge into the combustion chamber. The first fuel injector injects a gaseous fuel directly into the combustion chamber. The second fuel injector injects a liquid fuel into the intake charge upstream of the intake valve. The computer is operatively connected with the first fuel injector and the second fuel injector to actuate injection of fuel respectively therefrom. The computer is programmed to command a gaseous-to-liquid fuel ratio as a function of at least one operating parameter from a group comprising gaseous fuel pressure, gaseous fuel mass, engine speed, engine torque, inlet air temperature, inlet air humidity, knock detection, operating history, torque command, and emissions. | 08-28-2014 |
Alan Rupert Welch, Stratford-Upon-Avon GB
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20090149120 | Combination Of Knife Block And Knife Sharpener With Guard - The combination of a knife storage block and a knife sharpener including a sharpening unit. The combination has a guard extending forwardly from either the knife storage block or the sharpener which in use protects a user's hand while drawing a knife through the sharpening unit. The knife sharpener may be external to the knife block or integral to it. | 06-11-2009 |
Alfred Douglas Welch, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20130329449 | ILLUMINATED ATM SURROUND - A low profile illuminated ATM surround is provided. The surround is used with ATMs which are mounted through a wall. The surround is attached to the wall, providing a broad illuminated advertising area around the ATM while maintaining a very low profile, allowing the surround to be used in locations where minimal space is available. | 12-12-2013 |
Andrew M. Welch, Mount Wolf, PA US
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20120192563 | Heat Recovery System Series Arrangements - The present disclosure is directed to heat recovery systems that employ two or more organic Rankine cycle (ORC) units disposed in series. According to certain embodiments, each ORC unit includes an evaporator that heats an organic working fluid, a turbine generator set that expands the working fluid to generate electricity, a condenser that cools the working fluid, and a pump that returns the working fluid to the evaporator. The heating fluid is directed through each evaporator to heat the working fluid circulating within each ORC unit, and the cooling fluid is directed through each condenser to cool the working fluid circulating within each ORC unit. The heating fluid and the cooling fluid flow through the ORC units in series in the same or opposite directions. | 08-02-2012 |
20140260376 | SUBCOOLING SYSTEM WITH THERMAL STORAGE - Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed toward systems and method for cooling a refrigerant flow of a refrigerant circuit with a cool water flow from a cool water storage to generate a warm water flow and to cool the refrigerant flow by a subcooling temperature difference, flowing the warm water flow to the cool water storage, and thermally isolating the warm water flow from the cool water flow in the cool water storage. | 09-18-2014 |
Andrew Marvin Welch, Longmont, CO US
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20120130843 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTEGRATING A PLURALITY OF ISOLATED COMPONENTS INTO AN ONLINE AUCTION FOR AUTOMATIC REAL-TIME AUCTION PARTICIPANT SUPPORT - Disclosed is a method and system for integrating a plurality of isolated components to automatically provide real-time support to a participant in an online auction, particularly for live online auctions that may require quick decision making. An embodiment may automatically display information from the plurality of isolated components for the current item being auctioned in the online auction in a single user interface window. An embodiment may further update any information from any of the plurality of isolated components in real-time as the online auction is occurring. Examples of various isolated components that may be integrated into the single user interface window include: item history reports, third party valuation reports on the item, and the interface into the online auction. Various embodiments may have additional user interface windows concurrently monitoring/automatically integrating with different online auction locations that are concurrently auctioning different items. An embodiment may also include automatic non-decision support actions such as: requesting placing purchased items into an electronic inventory system, requesting delivery/shipping of purchased items, and/or requesting financing for a purchase. | 05-24-2012 |
Bart Quentin Welch, Mobile, AL US
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20140005995 | PROCESSES AND SYSTEMS FOR PREDICTING CORROSION | 01-02-2014 |
Bradley Welch, Fort Mill, SC US
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20120191594 | ONLINE BUSINESS METHOD FOR PROVIDING A FINANCIAL SERVICE OR PRODUCT - An online business method for providing a financial service or product, like an installment loan, generally includes the steps of: authenticating the identity information of an end/user applicant via online information and assigning a risk score; originating and servicing the loan through a platform that integrates ancillary products; disclosing expenses and fees via an interactive loan disclosure meter; and providing an option for automatic repayment within the loan signing process. | 07-26-2012 |
Brendan M. Welch, Uxbridge, MA US
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20140022084 | AUDIO SYSTEM SURROUND ACOUSTIC DRIVER POWERING - An audio system including wireless speakers. The wireless speakers include rechargeable batteries and are interchangeable so that two loudspeakers may be recharged while two loudspeakers are operating wirelessly. | 01-23-2014 |
Brian Welch, Grove City, OH US
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20140216832 | VEHICLE INCLUDING MOUNT DEVICES FOR COUPLING A SUB-FRAME WITH A MAIN FRAME - A vehicle includes a frame, an engine, and a plurality of mount devices. The frame includes a main frame and a sub-frame attached to the main frame. The engine is attached to the sub-frame. | 08-07-2014 |
Bruce Welch, Steinhatchee, FL US
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20140279561 | ALPHANUMERIC KEYPAD FOR FUEL DISPENSER SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE - A vending machine can include a secure payment platform comprising one or more secure components for communicating sensitive information, an alphanumeric keypad configured outside of the secure payment platform for receiving input., and a keypad application operating within the secure payment platform to obtain input received on the alphanumeric keypad. | 09-18-2014 |
Bryan T. Welch, Noblesville, IN US
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20140059933 | PANEL SEAL SYSTEMS - A moveable wall panel system is disclosed. The movable wall panel system may include a bottom drop seal assembly that maintains a constant force relative to a floor portion of an environment through a damper. The movable wall panel system may include an automatic top seal assembly that seals a gap between the movable wall panel system and a ceiling of the environment without an actuation from an operator space of the environment, the top seal assembly being positioned above the operator space of the environment. The moveable wall panel system may include a plurality of seals positioned between adjacent panels to seal a gap between the adjacent panels. | 03-06-2014 |
Cara Welch, Washington, DC US
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20130143921 | NOVEL PEPERIDINE-FLAVAN ALKALOID COMPOUNDS DERIVED FROM AFRICAN HERB TEA KINKELIBA AS ANTI-DIABETIC AGENTS - This invention provides the methods of separation and identification of a novel type of piperidine flavan alkaloids from an African herbal tea, the leaves of | 06-06-2013 |
Corey B. Welch, North Salt Lake, UT US
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20140144535 | LOW PRESSURE VALVE ASSEMBLY - A valve assembly controls the flow of fluid at very low pressures of about 5 psi or less to and from inflatable chambers. Each valve assembly has a plurality of valves that operate between a closed and an open position. A first conduit or channel directs the fluid to each of the valves; and a plurality of second conduits each associated with one of the plurality of valves communicates with an inflatable chamber. Each of the valves has a valve seat and a valve stem with a head that seats on, or with, the valve seat to effect a seal in the closed position. The valve stem has a portion positioned to be moved by the solenoid when activated. The separate valves also act as relief valves. A vent valve is also provided and configured to operate between open and closed positions. | 05-29-2014 |
Craig Welch, Sarasota, FL US
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20140220435 | CONTINUOUS COATED IRON ELECTRODE - Provided is a high quality and high performance iron electrode, which is prepared by a continuous process. The process comprises preparing a formulation comprising an iron active material and a binder, and coating a continuous substrate material on at least one side with the formulation. The coated continuous substrate material is dried, compacted and blanked. A tab is then attached to the electrode. In one embodiment, the iron electrode comprises a PVA binder. | 08-07-2014 |
20140220441 | IRON ELECTRODE EMPLOYING A POLYVINYL ALCOHOL BINDER - The present invention provides one with an iron electrode employing a binder comprised of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) binder. In one embodiment, the invention comprises an iron based electrode comprising a single layer of a conductive substrate coated on at least one side with a coating comprising an iron active material and a binder, wherein the binder is PVA. This iron based electrode is useful in alkaline rechargeable batteries, particularly as a negative electrode in a Ni—Fe battery. | 08-07-2014 |
Craig Hinton Welch, Sarasota, FL US
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20140220433 | LAYERED IRON ELECTRODE - The present invention provides one with a novel coated iron electrode. Provided is an iron based electrode comprising a single layer conductive substrate coated on at least one side with a multilayered coating, with each coating layer comprising an iron active material, and preferably a binder. The coating is comprised of at least two layers. Each layer has at least a different porosity or composition than an adjacent layer. The iron based electrode is useful in alkaline rechargeable batteries, particularly as a negative electrode in a Ni—Fe battery. | 08-07-2014 |
Dan Welch, Maricopa, AZ US
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20140314555 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR VERTICAL AXIS WIND TURBINES WITH LAMINAR FLOW - A vertical axis wind turbine having a plurality of air foils arranged along the periphery of a rotor and moveable with the wind. The air foils configured to capture wind energy from the front of the wind turbine and upon exit. Wind diverters, interior and exterior to the wind turbine, accelerate air flows and minimize turbulences. | 10-23-2014 |
Daniel Welch, Dsm, IA US
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20120126161 | Valve - The invention is an improved valve having a valve body, a valve stem having a valve plug portion and a valve stem portion, and a valve guide having an aperture in which the valve stem portion is received for reciprocal movement of the valve stem longitudinally inside the valve body. A valve seat is supported in the valve body and includes a pair of spaced apart circular valve seat surfaces that each sealingly engage a separate surface of the valve plug portion;. A spring biases the valve plug portion into sealing engagement with the valve seat. The valve seat has a pair of sealing surfaces that are brought in sealing engagement with distinct surface portions of the valve stem to provide improved and redundant sealing function. The valve has improved longevity and reliability. | 05-24-2012 |
Darin Welch, Smithville, MO US
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20130124445 | PRIORITIZING REPAIR OF BRIDGES AND BRIDGE SECTIONS - Embodiments of the invention are generally directed toward methods, systems, and computer-readable media for prioritizing bridge repairs. A bridge score is generated that represents various factors such as conditions, load issues, risk of failure, and importance. Repairs to bridges or bridge segments that pose a greater risk may be prioritized before repairs made to bridges posing a lower risk. | 05-16-2013 |
David Welch, Nanaimo CA
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20100282157 | FLOATATION COLLAR FOR AN UNDERSEA ACOUSTIC RECEIVER AND A METHOD OF POSITIONING THE SAME - A floatation collar for a sensor forming part of a detection array comprises two halves that when joined together act as a protective casing that secures and orients a sensor in the optimal configuration, thus forming a positioning system for said sensor. The casing provides protection, buoyancy, and trawl-resistance and comprises a shell filled with syntactic foam with voids for improved sonar reflectance. The collar top portion includes a series of projections strategically placed to protecting the sensor's transducers against mechanical damage. These are positioned in such a manner as to minimize the degree to which the sensors are occluded, and the case's collar is shaped so as to not occlude any of the downward “field of view” that is not already occluded by the air-filled pressure casing for the instrument. Air-filled voids positioned against the interior of the flat faces providing a bright reflected sonar signal when a unit is being searched for either using a sonar located on a surface vessel or on a ROV positioned either lateral to or below the positioning system. The base of the system is conical with an integral thimble to allow the positioning system to ride down and then emerge under a passing trawl net or other fishing lines or cables by presenting a smooth aspect and a secure means of tethering said unit to a bottom anchor. | 11-11-2010 |
David Welch, Somerset GB
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20110307309 | Smart Sign Box Using Electronic Interactions - The present invention relates to an advertising system and method of using the same. The advertising system includes a light source which may be activated by near field communication devices in order to extract information from the system. | 12-15-2011 |
20120127211 | Graphic Medic Display Device and Method for Using Same - According to one exemplary embodiment, an apparatus and method for displaying graphic media are disclosed. The apparatus and method can contain and secure graphic media and provide illumination. The apparatus and method may also contain electronic communication devices. | 05-24-2012 |
David A. Welch, Somerset GB
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20110185607 | RFID/NFC Panel and/or Array Used in Smart Signage Applications and Method of Using - The present invention relates to an interactive advertising system and method of using the system. A plurality of removable RFID devices are disposed on a panel which is separate from an advertising graphic that is supported in an illuminated frame. Activation of one of the RFID devices illuminates a portion of the advertising graphic. | 08-04-2011 |
David Charles Welch, Somerset GB
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20100180476 | ILLUMINATED GRAPHICAL AND INFORMATION DISPLAY - A method and system for an illuminated display. The display can include a first image that may be illuminated by a light source and a second image that may be illuminated by a light source. The light source may be a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) and the LEDs and uniform illumination may be achieved through the use of waveguides. Additionally, the display may be such that it is flexible and that it may be mounted in any of a variety of locations and onto any of a variety of objects. | 07-22-2010 |
Douglas S. Welch, Chesterland, OH US
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20130207385 | PUSH TO CONNECT CONDUIT FITTING WITH FERRULE - A push to connect fitting includes a body member adapted to receive a conduit end, a conduit comprising a first end that can be axially inserted into the body member and a conduit gripping device attached to an exterior surface of the conduit, and a retainer that retains the conduit in place when said conduit is fully inserted into the body member. Additional embodiments include providing a seal with the fitting that seals the exterior surface of the conduit, an optional load retaining sleeve for the conduit gripping device, and an optional gimbal. The push to connect aspect may be realized in the form of a single action unthreaded mechanical connection. | 08-15-2013 |
Edgar R. Welch, Marland, OK US
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20110318448 | DEER ATTRACTANT AND NUTRIENT - The embodiments of the Deer Attractant and Nutrient is a deer attractant and feed comprising rice hulls; calcium carbonate; manganese; copper sulfate; zinc sulfate; trace amounts of cobalt carbonate; EDDI; mono DICAL; selenium; and power sweet. Because of the balanced nutritional components of the Deer Attractant and Nutrient the product enhances overall deer growth including antler growth in bucks. The Deer Attractant and Nutrient also acts as a deer attractant, causing the deer to move toward a supply of the attractant. | 12-29-2011 |
Edward R. Welch, Georgetown, KY US
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20120167661 | I-Beam Wear Assessment Trolleys And Methods For Using The Same - I-beam wear assessment trolleys include a first sensor assembly including a first upper block, a first lower block, a first pressure sensor positioned between the first upper block and the first lower block, and at least one first biasing member positioned between the first pressure sensor and either the first upper block or the first lower block of the first sensor assembly, wherein the at least one first biasing member biases the first upper block and the first lower block of the first sensor assembly away from one another. | 07-05-2012 |
Erin Welch, Chapel Hill, NC US
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20130193468 | SUBMOUNT BASED SURFACE MOUNT DEVICE (SMD) LIGHT EMITTER COMPONENTS AND METHODS - Submount based surface mount design (SMD) light emitter components and related methods are disclosed. In some aspects, light emitter components can include a submount with a first side having a first surface area, first and second electrical contacts disposed on the first side of the submount, and at least one light emitter chip on the first side. In some aspects, the electrical contact area can be less than half of the first surface area of the first side of the submount. Components disclosed herein can include low profile parts or domes where a ratio between a dome height and a dome width is less than 0.5. A method of providing components can include providing a panel of material and LED chips, dispensing a liquid encapsulant material over the panel, and singulating the panel into individual submount based components after the encapsulant material has hardened. | 08-01-2013 |
20130256711 | SUBSTRATE BASED LIGHT EMITTER DEVICES, COMPONENTS, AND RELATED METHODS - Substrate based light emitter devices, components, and related methods are disclosed. In some aspects, light emitter components can include a substrate and a plurality of light emitter devices provided over the substrate. Each device can include a surface mount device (SMD) adapted to mount over an external substrate or heat sink. In some aspects, each device of the plurality of devices can include at least one LED chip electrically connected to one or more traces and at least one pair of bottom contacts adapted to mount over a surface of external substrate. The component can further include a continuous layer of encapsulant disposed over each device of the plurality of devices. Multiple devices can be singulated from the component. | 10-03-2013 |
20130258658 | CERAMIC-BASED LIGHT EMITTING DIODE (LED) DEVICES, COMPONENTS AND METHODS - Devices, components and methods containing one or more light emitter devices, such as light emitting diodes (LEDs) or LED chips, are disclosed. In one aspect, a light emitter device component can include a ceramic body having a top surface, one or more light emitter devices mounted directly or indirectly on the top surface, and one or more electrical components mounted on the top surface and electrically coupled to the one or more light emitter devices, wherein the one or more electrical components can be spaced from the ceramic body by one or more non-metallic layers. Components disclosed herein can result in improved light extraction and thermal management. | 10-03-2013 |
20130292708 | SUBMOUNT BASED LIGHT EMITTER COMPONENTS AND METHODS - Submount based light emitter components and methods are provided herein. In one aspect, a submount based light emitter component can include a primary submount, a secondary submount, and at least one light emitter chip. The at least one light emitter chip can be disposed over the primary submount and electrically connected to the secondary submount. | 11-07-2013 |
20130328070 | LIGHT EMITTING DEVICES AND SUBSTRATES WITH IMPROVED PLATING - Light emitting devices and substrates are provided with improved plating. In one embodiment, a light emitting device can include a submount and one or more light emitting diodes (LED) chips disposed over the submount. In one embodiment, the submount can include a copper (Cu) substrate, a first metallic layer of material that is highly reflective disposed over the Cu substrate for increased brightness of the device, and a second metallic layer disposed between the Cu substrate and the first metallic layer for forming a barrier therebetween. | 12-12-2013 |
20140070235 | WIRE BONDS AND LIGHT EMITTER DEVICES AND RELATED METHODS - Improved wire bonds and light emitting devices and related methods are disclosed. In one aspect, an improved wire bond can include a shaped wire bond, where at least a portion of the wire bond includes a negative kink and/or a concave shape with respect to an underlying substrate. | 03-13-2014 |
20140268728 | LIGHT EMITTER COMPONENTS, SYSTEMS, AND RELATED METHODS - Light emitter components, systems, and related methods having improved optical efficiency and a lower manufacturing cost are disclosed. In one aspect, a light emitter component can include a substrate having an elongated body and first and second ends. At least a first trace and a second trace can be provided on the substrate. In some aspects, the first trace can be disposed proximate the first end of the substrate and the second trace can be disposed proximate the second end of the substrate, with no other portion of the first trace or second trace being disposed between the first and second ends of the substrate. In some aspects, a string of LED chips can be provided on the substrate. The string of LED chips can be disposed between the first and second ends of the substrate. Angled traces, gaps and light emitter components can also be provided in some aspects. | 09-18-2014 |
Erin R.f. Welch, Chapel Hill, NC US
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20120205689 | LIGHT EMITTING DEVICES AND METHODS - Light emitting devices and methods are disclosed. In one embodiment a light emitting device can include a submount and a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) disposed over the submount. At least a portion of the submount can include a reflective layer at least partially disposed below a solder mask. One or more layers within the submount may include one or more holes, a rough surface texture, or combinations thereof to improve adhesion within the device. The device can further include a retention material dispensed about the plurality of LEDs. Devices and methods are disclosed for improved solder mask adhesion. | 08-16-2012 |
Erin R. F. Welch, Chapel Hill, NC US
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20130334548 | LIGHT EMITTING DEVICES AND METHODS - Light emitting devices and methods are disclosed. In one embodiment a light emitting device can include a submount and a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) disposed over the submount. At least a portion of the submount can include a reflective layer at least partially disposed below a solder mask. One or more layers within the submount may include one or more holes, a rough surface texture, or combinations thereof to improve adhesion within the device. The device can further include a retention material dispensed about the plurality of LEDs. Devices and methods are disclosed for improved solder mask adhesion. | 12-19-2013 |
20140264397 | CERAMIC BASED LIGHT EMITTING DIODE (LED) DEVICES AND METHODS - Light emitter devices, such as light emitting diode (LED) devices and related methods are disclosed. A light emitter device includes a ceramic based substrate, at least one LED chip disposed on the substrate, and a filling material. The ceramic substrate can include one or more surface features. The filling material can be disposed over and/or within a portion of the one or more surface features. Surface features can include one or more pedestals, trenches, holes, indentions, depressions, waves, and/or convexly or concavely curved surfaces. Surface features can improve optics of the LED device, for example, improving brightness, reflection, and/or light extraction associated with the device. Related methods are disclosed. | 09-18-2014 |
20150062915 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE DEVICES AND METHODS WITH REFLECTIVE MATERIAL FOR INCREASED LIGHT OUTPUT - Light emitter devices and methods are provided herein. In some aspects, emitter devices and methods provided herein are for light emitting diode (LED) chips and can include providing a substrate, a conductive trace over the substrate, and at least one or more direct attach LED chip over the substrate. A layer of non-conductive and reflective material is disposed over the surface of wherein the layer of reflective material covers at least 25% or more of a surface of the substrate. | 03-05-2015 |
Fraser John Welch, Victoria AU
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20120007983 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING VEHICLE OFFENCES - Methods and systems for uniquely identifying a vehicle that has committed a potential violation are disclosed. One method comprises the steps of: obtaining first data for uniquely identifying vehicles that enter a zone of interest ( | 01-12-2012 |
Gary S. Welch, Boise, ID US
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20130072331 | EXPANDABLE ARROWHEAD WITH SIDEWAYS EJECTABLE SIGNAL GENERATOR - An expandable hunting arrowhead which ejects a signal generator and transmitter into the body of the quarry animal upon impact is described. The action of expanding blades, which rotate radially outwardly and backwardly to deploy from the sides of the arrowhead upon impact, separates the tip of the arrow containing the signal generator and transmitter in a sideways manner from the rest of the arrowhead. The sideways separation is obtained as a result of the rotating action of the blades, and the linear action of a plunger acted upon by the blades within the arrowhead. This way, the signaling tip is more likely to stay within the body of the animal, and not pass through it, to help the hunter locate the body. | 03-21-2013 |
Glenn S. Welch, Gilford, NH US
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20140141702 | SHARPENING TOOL, SHARPENING SYSTEM AND KIT - The present invention is a sharpening tool and sharpening system for sharpening snowmobile carbide wear rails and studs and a kit of parts that includes the sharpening tool and a steering member having a carbide wear rail. The sharpening tool is attachable to the chuck of a hand held drill and includes a shaft attachable to the chuck of the hand held drill and cylindrical head affixed to the shaft. The cylindrical head includes a rail groove surfaced in an abrasive material for sharpening wear rails. | 05-22-2014 |
20150072602 | SHARPENING TOOL, SHARPENING SYSTEM AND KIT - The present invention is a sharpening tool and sharpening system for sharpening snowmobile carbide wear rails and studs and a kit of parts that includes the sharpening tool and a steering member having a carbide wear rail. The sharpening tool is attachable to the chuck of a hand held drill and includes a shaft attachable to the chuck of the hand held drill and cylindrical head affixed to the shaft. The cylindrical head includes a rail groove surfaced in an abrasive material for sharpening wear rails. | 03-12-2015 |
Grant Welch, Goldsbozo, NC US
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20120319850 | CATENARY SAFETY MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A safety monitoring system for a catenary system that includes an overhead wire, a support pole and a counterweight attached to the end of the overhead wire and suspended by the support pole. The catenary safety monitoring system includes a temperature sensor for detecting an ambient temperature, a position sensor for detecting a position of the counterweight and an electronic controller. The electronic controller compares a detected position of the counterweight with a predicted position determined by the electronic controller using an ambient temperature from the temperature sensor. A message transmitter provides a warning to a user if the detected position of the counterweight is not within a predetermined percentage of the predicted position. | 12-20-2012 |
Gregory Welch, Longwood, FL US
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20140272871 | PHYSICAL-VIRTUAL PATIENT BED SYSTEM - A patient simulation system for healthcare training is provided. The system includes one or more interchangeable shells comprising a physical anatomical model of at least a portion of a patient's body, the shell adapted to be illuminated from behind to provide one or more dynamic images viewable on the outer surface of the shells; a support system adapted to receive the shells via a mounting system, wherein the system comprises one or more image units adapted to render the one or more dynamic images viewable on the outer surface of the shells; one or more interface devices located about the patient shells to receive input and provide output; and one or more computing units in communication with the image units and interface devices, the computing units adapted to provide an interactive simulation for healthcare training. | 09-18-2014 |
Gregory C. Welch, Santa Barbara CA
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20130018207 | Frustrated Lewis Pair Compositions - A compound having the formula (I) where each of R | 01-17-2013 |
Gregory Francis Welch, Heathrow, FL US
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20120038739 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIA FOR SHADER-LAMPS BASED PHYSICAL AVATARS OF REAL AND VIRTUAL PEOPLE - Methods, systems, and computer readable media for shader lamps-based avatars of real and virtual people are disclosed. According to one method, shader lamps-based avatars of real and virtual objects are displayed on physical target objects. The method includes obtaining visual information of a source object and generating at least a first data set of pixels representing a texture image of the source object. At least one of a size, shape, position, and orientation of a | 02-16-2012 |
Ian Welch, London CA
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20140065119 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING CYCLIC ANALOGUES OF HISTATIN 5 FOR TREATING WOUNDS - Compositions and methods for treating wounds are provided. The compositions include cyclic analogues of histatin (5). | 03-06-2014 |
Jacob Matthew Welch, Worthington, OH US
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20130233649 | Wayside Friction Management System - A wayside friction management system, and method for monitoring and controlling a wayside friction management system is described. The system comprises one or more wayside device for mounting with a track of a rail system. The wayside device comprises a delivery system connected to a reservoir comprising a friction control media, the delivery system for applying the friction control media from the reservoir to one or both rails of a track. The wayside device further comprises one ore more data collection module located at or adjacent to the delivery system. The data collection module for collecting and transmitting data to a remote performance unit. The data may comprise performance information, track status information, information of an environment of the track, information of a train passing over the track, status of the one or more wayside device, or a combination thereof. The wayside device may comprise a power source operatively connected to one or more components of the wayside device. | 09-12-2013 |
James Gerard Welch, Raleigh, NC US
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20130271726 | Method and Systems for Measuring Interpupillary Distance - The proposed innovation provides methods and systems for measuring the interpupillary distance. The proposed innovation provides a fitting pad ( | 10-17-2013 |
20140218680 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MEASURING INTERPUPILLARY DISTANCE - The proposed innovation provides methods and systems for measuring the interpupillary distance. The proposed innovation provides a fitting pad ( | 08-07-2014 |
James Joseph Welch, Clayton, NC US
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20120068507 | ELEVATION SEATS, INCLUDING ELEVATION SEATS EMPLOYING SUCTION MEMBER(S) FOR SURFACE SECURING THE ELEVATION SEATS - Elevation seats, that may employ suction members for surface securing of the elevation seats are disclosed. In this regard in one embodiment, an elevation seat is provided. The elevation seat comprises a foam base having a first side and a second side opposite the first side. The elevation seat also comprises a seating surface disposed on the first side of the base. The elevation seat also comprises a bottom surface disposed on the second side of the foam base. At least one suction ring is disposed around at least one void disposed in the bottom surface of the foam base to form at least one suction chamber. The suction chamber is configured to create a suction force between the at least one suction chamber region and a contact surface when a force is placed the seating surface towards the contact surface. Other features may be included in the elevation seats. | 03-22-2012 |
James W. Welch, Zug CH
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20080241864 | EIA for monitoring legionella pneumophila presence in water samples - A qualitative and quantitative EIA for detecting | 10-02-2008 |
Jason Cristoffer Welch, Grandview, MO US
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20120104748 | VENTURI ADAPTER - A venturi adapter is provided and includes a first collar having an inward projection, a second collar having an outward projection and a shoulder defining an aperture extending between opposing axial faces thereof and having an axial projection, the first and second collars extending in opposing axial directions from the shoulder. | 05-03-2012 |
Jean Welch, Lyons, CO US
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20140256215 | System and Method for Constructing Huggable Fabric Arms - This disclosure relates to a system and method for constructing huggable fabric arms. Specifically, the huggable fabric arms can comprise a pair of hands comprising a left hand and a right hand, wherein said pair of hands comprises a set of open fingers. The huggable fabric arms can also comprise a pair of arms, wherein each of said pair of arms attached at a portion on each of said pair of hands. They can also comprise a plurality of stuffing materials, said stuffing materials enclosed within each of said pair of hands and each of said pair of arms. Lastly, the arms can comprise a pair of sleeves, said sleeves wrapped around each of said pair of arms. | 09-11-2014 |
Jeff Welch, Lakeside CA
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20080249649 | LASER PROJECTOR CONTROL SYSTEM - A laser projector system includes a computer and a laser projector for projecting a laser image on a target surface, particularly in a factory or manufacturing environment. The computer is disposed remote from the laser project and provides the laser projector with a command and control signal. Communication between the computer and the laser projector is accomplished with power line network adapters. These adapters modulate an AC waveform to encode the command and control signal and other data. Thus, communication between the computer and the laser projector is accomplished without need for long runs of communication cables. | 10-09-2008 |
Jeff Robert Welch, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20140114439 | HAND PROSTHESIS - A prosthetic hand system may include a plurality of prosthetic fingers and a prosthetic thumb. The prosthetic hand system may include a thumb drive mechanism that may be used to actuate the prosthetic thumb. In some examples, the thumb drive mechanism may be configured to enable the prosthetic thumb to perform a pinching or grasping motion and a release motion. The prosthetic hand system may also include a backlock that enables the prosthetic thumb to maintain pinching or gripping pressure after a motor has been disengaged. The prosthetic hand system may also include a gear lock that may be configured to lock a finger joint. The prosthetic hand system may also include an adaptive gripping joint that may be located on each prosthetic finger. In some examples, the adaptive gripping joint may be configured to passively adapt the plurality of prosthetic fingers to one or more differently shaped objects. | 04-24-2014 |
Jo Ann Welch, Cranbrook CA
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20110282258 | Bandage Pulling Tool and Use of Same to Prepare and Wrap Bandages - A bandage pulling tool has a thin elongate body and a hole extending transverse to a longitudinal axis of the thin elongate body proximate and end thereof. In use, a first end of a bandage is secured to the tool using the hole by passing a first end of the bandage through the hole for use as an anchor point to the tool. With the bandage thus secured to the tool in a position passing through the hole therein, the first end of the bandage can be passed from a first side of a body portion of an injured party to another behind the body portion using the elongated shape of the tool. Accordingly, a wrap around bandage can be applied to the patient with minimal, if any, movement of potentially injured areas compared to prior art techniques of manually feeding the bandage behind the injured party. | 11-17-2011 |
John Welch, Auckland NZ
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20090043733 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EFFICIENTLY STORING, RETRIEVING AND QUERYING DATA STRUCTURES IN A RELATIONAL DATABASE SYSTEM - A database system is disclosed. The database system includes a common data repository, a document indexing database and a query engine. The common data repository is configured to store data in a common data table and is associated with a data object. The document indexing database is configured to store a data structure model that is associated with a unique document type. The data structure model is configured to facilitate retrieval of data stored in the common data table. The query engine is communicatively linked to the document indexing database and the common data repository. The query engine is configured to use the data structure model to retrieve data from the common data table. | 02-12-2009 |
John David Welch, Portland, OR US
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20140156813 | APPLICATION MIGRATION BETWEEN CLOUDS - Embodiments described herein are directed to reinitiating an application on a target computing cloud and to evaluating potential target cloud computing systems. In one scenario, a computing system receives an indication that identifies a target cloud for application migration. The target cloud computing system includes a specified set of hardware and/or environment specifications, associated configuration settings and an assigned rating that indicates how well the application will perform on the target cloud computing system. The computing system determines that the application is to be reconfigured for compatibility with the target cloud computing system and reconfigures some or all of the application to comply with the hardware and/or environment specifications and configuration settings of the target cloud computing system. The computing system also identifies and transfers specified portions of the application to the target cloud, and indicates that the application is to be re-instantiated using the transferred application portions. | 06-05-2014 |
John David Welch, Bellevue, WA US
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20130232185 | MANAGING DISTRIBUTED APPLICATIONS USING STRUCTURAL DIAGRAMS - Embodiments are directed to providing a structural diagram to collect user input data in a non-linear manner and to managing multiple distributed application models using a structural diagram. In one scenario, a computer system receives a user input specifying a distributed software application that is to be managed across various different computer systems. The computer system determines, based the specified distributed application, which nodes are to be displayed in a structural diagram, where the nodes of the structural diagram represent application properties for managing the specified distributed software application. The computer system then provides a structural diagram that displays the determined nodes. The nodes allow non-linear configuration of the specified application across the various computer systems. | 09-05-2013 |
20130238772 | CLOUD BURSTING AND MANAGEMENT OF CLOUD-BURSTED APPLICATIONS - Embodiments are directed to bursting application portions to different types of cloud computing systems, managing distributed applications distributed over a plurality of different cloud types and to creating a cloud bursting target in a specified cloud. In one scenario, a computer system provides an indication of available cloud computing systems including at least a first and a second cloud computing system of different types. The computer system receives a selection indicating that a portion of a software application currently hosted on the first cloud computing system of the first type is to be bursted onto the second cloud computing system. The computer system then, in response to the selection, bursts the software application portion from the first cloud computing system of the first type to the second cloud computing system of the second, different type. | 09-12-2013 |
Jonathan B. Welch, Greencastle, IN US
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20130018407 | VASCULAR OCCLUSION DEVICE WITH ENHANCED FEEDBACK - A vascular occlusion device for occluding a body cavity includes an elongate member, a deflecting device and an indicator device. The elongate member includes a proximal end and a distal end. An embolization material is injected into the body cavity through the distal end. The deflecting device is disposed at the distal end of the elongate member and configured to be deflected by the embolization material. The indicator device is disposed at the proximal end of the elongate member. The indicator device indicates a status of occlusion of the body cavity based on deflection of the deflecting device by the embolization material. | 01-17-2013 |
20130053944 | ENDOLUMINAL PROSTHESIS ASSEMBLY - The endoluminal prosthesis assembly comprises a first stent graft having a first end and a second end and an interior lumen. The first stent graft has an expanded position and a compressed position and defines an access port disposed through a wall of the first stent graft between the first and second ends of the first stent graft. The endoluminal prosthesis assembly further comprises a second stent graft being disposed entirely within the interior lumen of the first stent graft. The second stent graft is disposed within the first stent graft and has an expanded position and a compressed position. In the compressed position, the second stent graft contacts only a portion of an interior wall of the first stent graft and the access port is in fluid communication with the interior lumen of the first stent graft. | 02-28-2013 |
Jonathan Brister Welch, Greencastle, IN US
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20120172911 | OCCLUSION DEVICE - A vascular occlusion device for occluding a body cavity includes an elongate member with a first lumen and a second lumen. An inflatable balloon is disposed about a distal end of the elongate member, and is inflated with inflating fluid introduced into the interior of the balloon by way of the first lumen. The device also includes a pressure regulation system that determines the pressure of embolization material being injected from the second lumen into the body cavity to occlude the body cavity. | 07-05-2012 |
20120172914 | OCCLUSION DEVICE - A vascular occlusion device for occluding a body cavity includes an elongate member for injecting embolization material into the body cavity and a deflecting device. The deflecting device is disposed around a distal end of the elongate member and is expandable to contact an interior wall of the body cavity in the expanded state. The deflecting device is configured to be deflected by the embolization material to change a shape of the deflecting device in the expanded state. The deflecting device provides a visual and tactile indication of completion of embolization based on the shape of the deflecting device in the expanded state. | 07-05-2012 |
Keith Leroy Welch, Lexington, OH US
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20130140170 | RECYCLING AND MATERIAL RECOVERY SYSTEM AND METHOD ASSOCIATED THEREWITH - A method of recovering an organic decomposition product from an organic source may include: a) causing an inert gas to flow through the reduction zone from a reduction inlet to a reduction outlet in such a way that pressure in the reduction zone is maintained above ambient pressure of a local environment for the material recovery system and b) applying electromagnetic wave energy to the organic source in the reduction zone via a bifurcated waveguide assembly in the substantial absence of oxygen to produce at least one gaseous organic decomposition product in the reduction zone that is exhausted from the reduction zone along with the inert gas through the reduction outlet. A material recovery system may include a housing with an inert gas inlet, a reduction zone, and a reduction outlet, an inert gas supply, an electromagnetic wave generator, a bifurcated waveguide assembly, and a controller. | 06-06-2013 |
Ken Welch, Sigtuna SE
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20100331978 | Antipathogenic Biomedical Implants, Methods and Kits Employing Photocatalytically Active Material - An antipathogenic biomedical implant is formed throughout its structure of a matrix material comprising at least about 1 weight percent of a photocatalytically active filler which exhibits an antipathogenic effect upon irradiation with light. The photocatalytically active filler is arranged in the matrix material in the implant to receive light irradiated from an external light source. In another embodiment, an antipathogenic biomedical implant comprises at least about 1 weight percent of a photocatalytically active material which exhibits an antipathogenic effect upon irradiation with light, wherein the photocatalytically active material is arranged in the implant to receive light irradiated from an external light source. Methods for providing an antipathogenic biomedical implant, methods for reducing pathogens on a biomedical implant, methods for reducing the bioburden in a biomedical implant installation, and kits for providing an antipathogenic biomedical implant employ the antipathogenic biomedical implants. | 12-30-2010 |
20110184529 | Implants Comprising Titanium and Carbonate and Methods of Producing Implants - The invention relates to a substrate comprising a bioactive element and a method to obtain the substrate with the bioactive element. The plate comprising the bioactive element relies upon formation of a carbonate layer containing biologically relevant and active ions on a surface of the substrate. Via the surface modification and mineralization, features such as bone bioactivity and/or sustained ion release can be achieved. This is beneficial for the fixation and thus the long-term outcome of implanted materials. | 07-28-2011 |
Leon Wesley Welch, Orillia CA
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20100266360 | Air release pneumatic load binder - A mechanically actuated, air release, binding device adapted for use on trucks or trailers, commonly known as a load binder, comprises a horizontally aligned frame, truck air brake cylinder, lever arm and attachment connection. The air brake includes an internal piston and exposed drive shaft which are spring driven outwards from the cylinder. Application of compressed air to the cylinder drives the piston and drive shaft inwards, rotating the lever arm and providing a fully slack condition in binding straps or chains attached to the binder. Release of all or part of the cylinder compressed air draws in upon the lever arm rotating it to a full or floating binding condition automatically. A ratchet and pawl secured to the lever arm mechanically locks the binder and adjusts when the binder becomes slack due to load shift or transportation conditions. The pawl is fully released to permit the binder to provide full load strap slack for attachment or removal. | 10-21-2010 |
Mark Alan Welch, Singapore SG
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20100131150 | Automatic shut down system for machine having engine and work implement - An automatic shut down system for a machine having an engine and a work implement is disclosed. The automatic shut down system may have a position sensor, which may be associated with the work implement. The position sensor may be configured to generate a position signal indicative of a position of the work implement. The automatic shut down system may also have a controller, which may be in communication with the position sensor. The controller may be configured to shut down the engine, based on the position signal. | 05-27-2010 |
Mark G. Welch, Palm Harbor, FL US
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20130198792 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, APPARATUS, AND ARTICLES OF MANUFACTURE TO IDENTIFY TIMES AT WHICH LIVE MEDIA EVENTS ARE DISTRIBUTED - Systems, methods, apparatus, and articles of manufacture to identify times at which live media events are distributed are disclosed. An example method includes collecting feed data representative of source feeds associated with respective live media events, collecting distribution data representative of a plurality of distributions of the source feeds, and comparing, using a processor, the distribution data to the feed data to generate a list identifying times at which the live media events were distributed via corresponding distributions. | 08-01-2013 |
20140282797 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, APPARATUS, AND ARTICLES OF MANUFACTURE TO IDENTIFY TIMES AT WHICH LIVE MEDIA EVENTS ARE DISTRIBUTED - Systems, methods, apparatus, and articles of manufacture to identify times at which live media events are distributed are disclosed. An example method includes collecting feed data representative of source feeds associated with respective live media events, collecting distribution data representative of a plurality of distributions of the source feeds, and comparing, using a processor, the distribution data to the feed data to generate a list identifying times at which the live media events were distributed via corresponding distributions. | 09-18-2014 |
Michael Welch, Panama City, FL US
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20140051945 | EXPANDED FREQUENCY ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPHY/ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHY LIGHT APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE - The invention is an apparatus and method that measures expanded frequencies of electromagnetic activity in a user's brain and heart. The apparatus includes a computer, a display screen, a software program for rapid measurement and digital display of the users electromagnetic brain and heart frequencies above about 500 Hz, a plurality of EEG sensors and an EKG sensor that are connected to the computer. | 02-20-2014 |
Michael D. Welch, Clearfield, UT US
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20130033955 | Processes and apparatus for making concrete and concrete products - A process for making concrete includes treating water with ions and/or ozone to form treated water, and mixing the treated water with aggregate and cement. A system for making concrete includes means for treating charging water with ions, ozone and/or charged particles to form treated water, and means for mixing the treated water with aggregate and cement. | 02-07-2013 |
Michael Dudley Welch, Camdenton, MO US
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20130306524 | UNDERWATER GOLD PROCESSING MACHINE - A remotely controlled submersible gold ore processor operated on the ocean floor for the off-shore mining of fine gold in shallow to moderate depth water. This remotely-operated gold processor is powered by multiple hydraulic motors, with each motor performing its assigned duty, while the gold processor is driven along the ocean floor. | 11-21-2013 |
Michael John Welch, St. Louis, MO US
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20130230452 | CELL PERMEABLE NANOCONJUGATES OF SHELL-CROSSLINKED KNEDEL (SCK) AND PEPTIDE NUCLEIC ACIDS ("PNAs") WITH UNIQUELY EXPRESSED OR OVER-EXPRESSED mRNA TARGETING SEQUENCES FOR EARLY DIAGNOSIS AND THERAPY OF CANCER - A functional biologically active particle conjugate useful for diagnosis and treating cancer as a bioportal comprises a nanoscale particle having associated therewith an intracellular targeting ligand comprising a PNA, or another nuclease resistant oligonucleotide analog such as MOE-mRNA (2′-methoxyethyl mRNA) or LNA (locked nucleic acid), having a sequence that binds selectively to an uniquely expressed or overexpressed mRNA specific to the cancer or disease state in a living mammal. In one aspect the uniquely overexpressed target specific to the cancer or disease state is the unr mRNA which can be targeted by the antisense sequence PNA50. | 09-05-2013 |
Michael Wayne Welch, Colorado Springs, CO US
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20130159066 | PROGRAMMATIC SALES EXECUTION - The present invention relates to systems and methods for providing a programmatic approach to guided sales execution. More particularly, the system includes an Executive Engage platform that further includes an impact area model builder, a financial impact model builder, a discovery engine, and an interactive sales process model builder. The impact area model builder is configured for determining at least one impact area for a related group of customers potentially targeted by a sales team promoting a product or service. The financial impact model builder is used for creating a financial impact model for each impact area, wherein the financial impact model shows a beneficial financial impact on the impact area when using the product or service. The discovery engine is configured for creating at least one discovery tool used for collecting information from one of the group of customers to support use of the financial impact models. The interactive sales process model builder is configured for building a business case showing at least one benefit of the product or service to a targeted customer based on the financial impact models created for each of the impact areas. | 06-20-2013 |
Mike Welch, Boulder, CO US
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20140080829 | PYRIMIDYL CYCLOPENTANES AS AKT PROTEIN KINASE INHIBITORS - The present invention provides compounds of Formula I, including tautomers, resolved enantiomers, diastereomers, solvates, metabolites, salts and pharmaceutically acceptable prodrugs thereof. | 03-20-2014 |
M. Jason Welch, Fort Collins, CO US
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20130227508 | COMPUTER SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING A TEMPERATURE RISE IN DIRECT CURRENT (DC) LINES CAUSED BY JOULE HEATING OF NEARBY ALTERNATING CURRENT (AC) LINES - A computer system performs a verification process that quickly and efficiently determines a temperature rise of DC conductor lines of an IC design caused by Joule heating in nearby AC conductor lines of the IC design, and whether the temperature rise is acceptable in terms of an electromigration performance of the IC design. | 08-29-2013 |
Paul H. Welch, Flowood, MS US
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20130095289 | MATERIALS HANDLING SYSTEM, STRIATED PATTERNED PRODUCT, AND PROCESS OF FORMING A PATTERNED PRODUCT - Disclosed is a materials handling system, a patterned product, and process of fabricating a patterned product. The materials handling system includes an agitation portion having one or more agitators, the agitators arranged and disposed to mix colored particles into a substantially uniform distribution. A processing portion includes a receiving portion arranged and disposed to receive the substantially uniform distribution of the colored particles to form a product with a predetermined pattern. The predetermined pattern is a long-grained, striated or jaspe-grained color pattern. The process includes fabricating a product having such a predetermined pattern. The predetermined pattern is through-patterned as to include colors and textures distributed uniformly throughout the thickness of the product. | 04-18-2013 |
Raymond Curtis Welch, Greenville, NC US
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20130292861 | COMPOSITE MATERIAL PART MANUFACTURING PROCESS USING REMOVABLE AND RETAINABLE MATERIAL - A system for changing a dimension of manufactured composite material parts may comprise a male tool, a female tool, a removable material, and a retainable material. The male tool may include a convex outer surface configured to receive composite material placed thereon to form a new part. The female tool may include a concave inner surface configured to receive the male tool such that the outer surface of the male tool faces the inner surface. The removable material may be placed on the composite material in a first area corresponding to a wide area on a previously manufactured part where an outer dimension was measured to be greater than a designed value. The retainable material may be placed on the composite material in a second area corresponding to a narrow area on the previously manufactured part where the outer dimension was measured to be less than the designed value. | 11-07-2013 |
Robert Welch, Media, PA US
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20130274616 | ELECTROCARDIOGRAM DERIVED RESPIRATION SIGNAL FOR PARASYMPATHETIC AND SYMPATHETIC MONITORING DEVICES - The invention presents a method for deriving respiratory data from single lead ECG recordings for monitoring the autonomic nervous system, specifically the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems independently and simultaneously. The ECG derived respiration for ANS monitoring devices generally includes a method for non-invasive monitoring of the respiratory activity for the assessment of the parasympathetic and sympathetic (P&S) branches of the autonomic nervous system. The EDR signal is used to analyze and assess the individual activities of, and interactions between the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the ANS. The present invention applies a QRS peak detection algorithm to ECG signal. The peak amplitudes and respective time locations are then used to generate the respiration signal. The EDR provides an approximate but reliable estimate of the respiratory activity. The utility of the algorithm is tested for the P&S monitoring for the various tasks such as Normal Breathing (Baseline), Deep Breathing, Valsalva Maneuvers, and Standing, as well as for normal subjects, and ill and geriatric patients. | 10-17-2013 |
Robert Charles William Welch, Baton Rouge, LA US
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20140275669 | PRODUCTION OF LUBRICANT BASE OILS FROM DILUTE ETHYLENE FEEDS - Methods are provided for oligomerizing a dilute ethylene feed to form oligomers suitable for use as fuels and/or lubricant base oils. The fuels and/or lubricant base oils are formed by oligomerization of impure dilute ethylene with a zeolitic catalyst, where the zeolitic catalyst is resistant to the presence of poisons such as sulfur and nitrogen in the ethylene feed. The oligomers can also be formed in presence of diluents such as light paraffins. | 09-18-2014 |
Robert V. Welch, Kirkland, WA US
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20130245819 | DYNAMIC GRAPHICAL DISPLAY FOR A BEVERAGE DISPENSING SYSTEM - Systems and methods are provided for generating a dynamic graphical display for use in a product dispensing system, wherein the content of the display is dynamically generated based, at least in part, by the dispensing of a product. The product dispensing system can be a beverage dispensing system. When an operator activates a product dispenser to dispense a product, product imagery and/or related information may be dynamically generated and presented on a graphical display. A product dispensing and display system can include multiple product dispensers (for example, beverage taps) and an associated display for displaying dynamic digital content (such as visual and/or audible content) based on information received from the product dispensers and/or other input sources. | 09-19-2013 |
Ryan Welch, Philadelphia, PA US
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20130325410 | METHOD FOR REAL TIME ESTIMATION OF EMBODIED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT IN A BUILDING DESIGN - A novel method for determining embodied environmental impact in a building design from a CAD model is disclosed. The method associates CAD model elements with data related to CAD modeling practice and material constants. The method recognizes and accounts for the fact that models alone rarely contain sufficient levels of detail to calculate material-based results such as embodied environmental impact or carbon content. | 12-05-2013 |
Stephen Welch, Atlanta, GA US
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20140260906 | Musical Instrument Pickup Signal Processor - A system and method is disclosed that facilitates the processing of a sound signal. In embodiments, an input sound signal can be processed according to a computational model using predetermined parameters. A sound signal originating from a musical instrument can be processed according to coefficients that are generated using a learning model. | 09-18-2014 |
Stephen Christopher Welch, Atlanta, GA US
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20140214353 | METHOD TO DETERMINE A PRESSURE NOISE METRIC FOR FALL DETECTION SYSTEMS - A wearable fall-detection device has a variety of sensors, including a pressure sensor, that provide signals for sampling environmental conditions acting on the device. An average of pressure data samples is used to determine a resultant that may indicate an amount of noise in a pressure data signal, and statistical analysis of the noise and the pressure signal average may be used to determine a confidence estimate value that indicates a level of confidence in the amount of noise that a pressure signal is subject to, or includes. The confidence estimate and known fall data, such as change in pressure between a person standing and lying, can create a threshold function that may adapt according to sampled data thus providing a customizable (either statically or dynamically) threshold function for comparing sensor data against rather than comparing data with just a linear threshold function. | 07-31-2014 |
20150061863 | ADAPTIVE CLASSIFICATION OF FALL DETECTION FOR PERSONAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEMS - Techniques described herein relate to the classification of fall events for PER (personal emergency response) devices. In one implementation, data relating to acceleration events that occurred at the PER devices may be received. The data relating to the acceleration events may be associated with indications of whether the acceleration events correspond to fall events of users of the PER devices. A classification model may be trained based on the data relating to the acceleration events and the indications of whether the data relating to the acceleration events corresponds to the fall events. The classification model may be transmitted to at least some of the PER devices to update a previous version of the classification model at the at least some of the PER devices. | 03-05-2015 |
Steven Welch, Seattle, WA US
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20140310661 | DYNAMIC MANAGEMENT OF EDGE INPUTS BY USERS ON A TOUCH DEVICE - Systems and methods of blocking, ignoring, suspending, or otherwise altering edge-related UI gestures on touch-sensitive computing devices or on non-touch sensitive computing devices having active edge I/O commands in certain situations are disclosed. In one embodiment, a second UI gesture coming from an outside edge may be altered after a first UI gesture from a user using an running application under certain conditions—e.g., if the second UI gesture is made within a certain time period after the first UI gesture, the second UI gesture is made within a certain proximity of the first UI gesture, etc. In another embodiment, a computing device is disclosed that comprises a controller, a display screen and an operating system that alters certain edge-related UI gestures that might be made by an operating system if, e.g., certain conditions are present. | 10-16-2014 |
Steven Andrew Welch, Seattle, WA US
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20140111484 | Input Testing Tool - Various embodiments provide an input test tool that promotes precision testing, flexibility and repeatability over a wide variety of functionality tests that are utilized in both touch and near-touch input scenarios. The input test tool enables a variety of degrees of motion, including both linear and rotational motion, so that a device under test can be tested utilizing a number of different linear and/or rotational input scenarios. | 04-24-2014 |
20140111485 | Input Testing Tool - Various embodiments provide an input test tool that promotes precision testing, flexibility and repeatability over a wide variety of functionality tests that are utilized in both touch and near-touch input scenarios. The input test tool enables a variety of degrees of motion, including both linear and rotational motion, so that a device under test can be tested utilizing a number of different linear and/or rotational input scenarios. | 04-24-2014 |
Susan Welch, Gloucester, MA US
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20130211956 | Mobile Application for Capturing Inspirations - A system, method, and mobile application for capturing and synchronizing information is disclosed. One method can comprise capturing information relating to an object, generating an entry based upon the captured information, and automatically transmitting the entry to an online marketplace. | 08-15-2013 |
Tammie Rosalee Welch, Centennial, CO US
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20130152274 | Cool cap - A cap defines a cap body with a coolant reservoir. The cap is configured with side pockets that receive coolant packs; or the cap carries the coolant reservoir integrated into the cap structure. A cap configured as a swim cap protects and cools the user's hairdo in humid situations and carries a surface décor concealing the traditional austerity of a swim cap design. | 06-20-2013 |
Wayne Welch, Bountiful, UT US
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20120217253 | CHAFING DISH THAT USES A SEALED CHAMBER OF OIL AS A HEAT TRANSFER MEDIUM - A chafing dish assembly includes a frame and a chafing dish that is insertable into the frame. The chafing dish comprises a sealed chamber of oil. A heat source is placed below the chafing dish to heat the oil. The oil transfers the heat to food within the chafing dish. | 08-30-2012 |