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Alan Wightman, Northumberland GB
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20100139877 | METHOD OF FORMING A REINFORCED PARCHMENTED NONWOVEN PRODUCT, AND THE PRODUCT - This specification is generally related to reinforced, parchmented paper, composite, reinforced parchmented paper and methods of manufacture thereof. The reinforced, parchmented paper may be used to form a sausage casing. | 06-10-2010 |
Brian J. Wightman, Seabrook, TX US
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20140277743 | ROBOT TASK COMMANDER WITH EXTENSIBLE PROGRAMMING ENVIRONMENT - A system for developing distributed robot application-level software includes a robot having an associated control module which controls motion of the robot in response to a commanded task, and a robot task commander (RTC) in networked communication with the control module over a network transport layer (NTL). The RTC includes a script engine(s) and a GUI, with a processor and a centralized library of library blocks constructed from an interpretive computer programming code and having input and output connections. The GUI provides access to a Visual Programming Language (VPL) environment and a text editor. In executing a method, the VPL is opened, a task for the robot is built from the code library blocks, and data is assigned to input and output connections identifying input and output data for each block. A task sequence(s) is sent to the control module(s) over the NTL to command execution of the task. | 09-18-2014 |
Craig Wightman, Bristol GB
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20100198107 | INTEGRATED BLOOD GLUCOSE METER AND LANCING DEVICE - An integrated medical testing device includes a testing meter and lancing device, the meter having a housing, a display, a test element opening, a firing mechanism and a navigation mechanism integrated with a lancing device. The lancing device is at least partially located in the housing and includes a tip having an opening through which a lancet extends upon firing. Various mechanisms can be used to extend the tip from the housing and to prime and fire the lancing device. The lancing device can accommodate a single lancet or a cartridge having multiple lancets. If a cartridge is used, various mechanisms can be utilized to position an unused lancet for firing after a test has been conducted. The relative locations of the lancing device and test element opening are such that the integrated meter and lancing device can be used with a test element inserted in the test element opening. The integrated meter and lancing device can include status indicators that reflect the state of the lancing device. | 08-05-2010 |
Craig I. Wightman, Bristol GB
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20120115211 | Apparatus for Testing the Quality of a Fluid Sample - Apparatus for testing the quality of a fluid sample comprising a body defining an interior space including a primary chamber and one or more secondary chambers, the apparatus having a first configuration in which it is arranged to hold at least some of the fluid sample in the primary chamber and a second configuration in which it is arranged to isolate a first portion of the fluid sample within the one or more secondary chambers whilst retaining a second portion of the fluid sample in the primary chamber. | 05-10-2012 |
Craig Ian Wightman, Bristol GB
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20100264784 | CABINET FOR USE BESIDE A BED - A bedside cabinet comprises a body ( | 10-21-2010 |
20110042378 | Receptacle For Personal Care Composition - The present invention describes a receptacle ( | 02-24-2011 |
20150033834 | APPARATUS FOR TESTING THE QUALITY OF A FLUID SAMPLE - An apparatus for testing the quality of a fluid sample includes a chamber having an opening for receiving at least some of the fluid sample and a sealing element arranged to be movable to a sealing position. An insertion portion of the sealing element is received within an insertion space of the chamber to seal the opening One of the sealing element and container is arranged to define a displacement passage for enabling a portion of the fluid sample that is located within the insertion space to be displaced therefrom as the sealing element assumes the sealing position. | 02-05-2015 |
David Wightman, Arlington Heights, IL US
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20110126560 | Surged Vapor Compression Heat Transfer Systems with Reduced Defrost Requirements - Surged vapor compression heat transfer systems, devices, and methods are disclosed having refrigerant phase separators that generate at least one surge of vapor phase refrigerant into the inlet of an evaporator after the initial cool-down of an on cycle of the compressor. This surge of vapor phase refrigerant, having a higher temperature than the liquid phase refrigerant, increases the temperature of the evaporator inlet, thus reducing frost build up in relation to conventional refrigeration systems lacking a surged input of vapor phase refrigerant to the evaporator. | 06-02-2011 |
20130174589 | Surged Heat Pump Systems - Surged heat pump systems, devices, and methods are disclosed having refrigerant phase separators that generate at least one surge of vapor phase refrigerant into the inlet of an evaporator during an on cycle of the compressor. This surge of vapor phase refrigerant, having a higher temperature than the liquid phase refrigerant, increases the temperature of the evaporator inlet, thus reducing frost build up in relation to conventional refrigeration systems lacking a surged input of vapor phase refrigerant to the evaporator. The temperature of the vapor phase refrigerant is raised in relation to the liquid phase with heat from the liquid by the phase separation, not by the introduction of energy from another source. The surged heat pump systems may operate in highest heat transfer efficiency mode and/or in one or more higher temperature modes. | 07-11-2013 |
James C. Wightman, Livingston, NJ US
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20100116853 | Apparatus for Dispensing Product - A product dispensing apparatus that may include a container unit, collar unit, plunger, and housing unit, wherein the product dispensing apparatus can transition between all open position and a closed position. In the open position, a product housed in the container unit may be dispensed from a product dispensing unit. In the closed position, the product is restricted from being dispensed from the product dispensing unit. The housing unit is be used to transition the product dispensing apparatus between the open position and the closed position without additional manual intervention. The process of engaging the product dispensing unit to the housing unit causes a physical interaction between the housing unit and the product dispensing unit to transition the product dispensing apparatus from the open position to the closed position. | 05-13-2010 |
20110127296 | APPARATUS FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY DISPENSING TWO PRODUCTS - A product dispensing unit is provided configured to house two products in separate tubes, wherein the two products may be simultaneously dispensed from the product dispensing unit. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the product dispensing unit comprises an outer channel configured to facilitate the flow of the first product flows from an outer tube cavity to a dispensing site and an inner channel configured to facilitate the flow of a second product from an inner tube cavity to dispensing site. Application of pressure to the product dispensing unit may results in simultaneously dispensing the first product and the second product from the product dispensing unit. | 06-02-2011 |
20120128402 | CLICK PEN APPLICATOR DEVICE AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A click pen applicator device that provides predetermined dosing of the formulation for precise application, and rapidly primes the formulation using the dosing click mechanism to prepare the applicator for use is disclosed. | 05-24-2012 |
20120291910 | CLICK PEN APPLICATOR DEVICE AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A click pen applicator device that provides predetermined dosing of the formulation for precise application, and rapidly primes the formulation using the dosing click mechanism to prepare the applicator for use. | 11-22-2012 |
20130245597 | CLICK PEN APPLICATOR DEVICE AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A click pen applicator device that provides predetermined dosing of the formulation for precise application, and rapidly primes the formulation using the dosing click mechanism to prepare the applicator for use is disclosed. | 09-19-2013 |
James Christopher Wightman, Livingston, NJ US
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20130200072 | Product Dispensing Apparatus with Sample Holder - The present invention is directed to a dispensing apparatus configured to store and dispense a product, while also providing a storage space for an object, e.g., a sample product container, via a recessed chamber located in the cap. | 08-08-2013 |
20140147189 | Applicator - An applicator apparatus comprising a container comprising an opening, a wiper element coupled to the container, the wiper element comprising a passage, a non-circular applicator stem removably coupled to the container, the applicator stem configured to be slidably engaged in the passage of the wiper element such that rotational movement of the applicator stem is minimized. | 05-29-2014 |
Jeffrey D. Wightman, Beavercreek, OH US
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20110079484 | QUICK DISCONNECT COUPLING - A quick disconnect coupling including a first hub, a shaft fixedly connected to the first hub, the shaft being non-round in cross-section, and a second hub having a non-round recess extending therethrough, the non-round recess being sized to closely receive the shaft such that the second hub is capable of sliding along the shaft and is prevented from rotating about the shaft, wherein rotation of the first hub results in corresponding rotation of the second hub. | 04-07-2011 |
20120211321 | QUICK DISCONNECT COUPLING - A quick disconnect coupling including a first hub, a shaft fixedly connected to the first hub, the shaft being non-round in cross-section, and a second hub having a non-round recess extending therethrough, the non-round recess being sized to closely receive the shaft such that the second hub is capable of sliding along the shaft and is prevented from rotating about the shaft, wherein rotation of the first hub results in corresponding rotation of the second hub. | 08-23-2012 |
Jennifer L. Wightman, Worthington, OH US
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20120323533 | FILTERS FOR SPECTRAL ANALYSIS DATA - Cosmic spike filters are provided, which remove noise spikes in spectral data. Spikes are eliminated by locating, smoothing and filtering the spikes using replicates to improve the accuracy of the spike detection process compared to when only one replicate is used. Cosmic spike filters are also provided that combine a data collection approach and a statistical approach to remove cosmic spike noise from the collected signal without distorting the true signal. Still further, a statistical approach is provided to identify and remove negative peaks from a spectrum, where the negative peaks are caused by bad pixels in a charge coupled device. | 12-20-2012 |
Leona Wightman, Huntley, IL US
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20130174344 | COMPONENT WITH MULTIPLE LAYERS - Components are disclosed that include a first layer and a second layer affixed to the first layer or an optional third layer. At least one of the first layer and the second layer includes a gel foam. | 07-11-2013 |
20140208517 | Component with Multiple Layers - A bedding component includes a top portion having a gel foam, a middle portion having a foam layer with at least one gel disc, and a bottom portion having a foam core. | 07-31-2014 |
Michael J. Wightman, Fowlerville, MI US
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20100276949 | Inertia Balanced Vehicle Outside Door Handle - A door handle assembly for use with a vehicle door comprising a door paddle including an actuation arm, supported to pivot about a first axis such that lateral acceleration of the paddle and actuation arm relative to the door produces a first moment about the first axis, and masses engaged with the actuation arm and supported to pivot about a second axis, the masses being arranged such that lateral acceleration of the masses relative to the door produces a second moment about the first axis that is substantially equal in magnitude and opposite in direction to the first moment. | 11-04-2010 |
20150283898 | Alignment and Retention System for Laterally Slideably Engageable Mating Components - An elastically averaged alignment system includes a first component having first and second alignment features, and a second component having third and fourth elastically deformable alignment elements. The first and second components are laterally slidably engageable with each other. The third elastically deformable alignment element is configured and disposed to interferingly, deformably and matingly engage with the first alignment feature. The fourth elastically deformable alignment element is configured and disposed to interferingly, deformably and matingly engage with the second alignment feature. Portions of the third and fourth elastically deformable alignment elements when engaged with respective ones of the first and second alignment features elastically deform to an elastically averaged final configuration that aligns the first component relative to the second component in six planar orthogonal directions by averaging the elastic deformation of the respective elastically deformable alignment elements. | 10-08-2015 |
Paul Wightman, Oxford GB
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20100314486 | LOCATION ARRANGEMENTS - A dispenser for dispensing sheet material from a roll. The roll has a location arrangement for releasably mounting the roll between a spigot and an oppositely facing support element for rotation about a longitudinal axis of the dispenser. The arrangement includes: a core around which the sheet material is wrapped, one end of the core being mounted or mountable relative to the support element, the other end having a wall region defining a generally hollow cylindrical portion projecting from the wrapped material, a generally axial slot being provided in the wall region extending to the free edge thereof; and a fixing provided on the cylindrical portion. The fixing has a bearing surface for rotatably engaging the spigot for rotational movement about the longitudinal axis, and a radial path to the bearing surface, the path being radially aligned with the slot in the core, whereby the end of the core may be laterally engaged with the spigot support element. | 12-16-2010 |
Paul Wightman, Cedar City, UT US
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20100018089 | Calendar - A dispensing device, such as a calendar is formed of a plurality of substrates. A first substrate carries indicia thereon which identifies selected time periods, such as days or months of the year. A second substrate is positioned adjacent to the first substrate. The second substrate defines a plurality of cavities dimensioned to individually retain a respective information carrying article, such as a web. Each of the cavities is corresponding supplied with a respective information carrying article. Each indicia on the first substrate is positionally associated with a respective cavity in the second substrate. A third substrate, positioned adjacent to the second substrate, is positioned to retain the information carrying articles releasably within the second substrate. The third substrate provides a rupturable cover over each of the cavities of the second substrate whereby upon the application of a sufficient lateral force on the information carrying article within a selected cavity, the article passes through the cover to a location wherein the article may be retrieved by the user. The lateral force may be applied by the user's finger or alternatively a tool or other object adapted for the application of such force. | 01-28-2010 |
Paul D. Wightman, Woodbury, MN US
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20100113565 | IMMUNOSTIMULATORY COMBINATIONS AND METHODS - The invention provides immunostimulatory compositions and methods of enhancing TLR8-mediated biological activity. Generally, the immunostimulatory compositions include a TLR8 agonist and an immunostimulatory oligonucleotide in an amount effective to enhance TLR8-mediated biological activity. The invention also provides methods of inducing TLR8-mediated biological activity in immune cells. Generally, the methods include contacting immune cells with an immunostimulatory composition that includes a TLR8 agonist and an immunostimulatory oligonucleotide in an amount effective to enhance TLR8-mediated biological activity. In some cases, the immunostimulatory composition provides a synergistic enhancement of TLR8-mediated biological activity. | 05-06-2010 |
20110070575 | Immunomodulatory Compositions, Combinations and Methods - The invention provides immunomodulatory compositions, immunomodulatory combinations, and methods of modulating TLR7-mediated biological activity. Generally, the immunomodulatory compositions include an immunomodulatory oligonucleotide in an amount effective to reduce TLR7-mediated biological activity. In some cases, an immunomodulatory combination can further include an IRM compound. In some of these embodiments, the IRM compound can be a TLR7/8 agonist. Generally, the Imethods include contacting immune cells with an immunomodulatory composition in an amount effective to reduce TLR7-mediated biological activity. | 03-24-2011 |
20130230578 | LIPIDATED IMMUNE RESPONSE MODIFIER COMPOUND COMPOSITIONS, FORMULATIONS, AND METHODS - The compound N-(4-{[4-amino-2-butyl-1H-imidazo[4,5-c]quinolin-1-yl]oxy}butyl)octadecanamide is a useful drug compound for enhancing immune response and can be used, for example, as a vaccine adjuvant and a cancer treatment. | 09-05-2013 |
Paul D. Wightman, Louisville, KY US
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20140286988 | HYDRAZINO 1H-IMIDAZOQUINOLIN-4-AMINES AND CONJUGATES MADE THEREFROM - 1H-Imidazo[4,5-c]quinolin-4-amines substituted at the 1-position with a substituent bearing a hydrazinobenzamide or hydrazinonicotinamide, a salt thereof, or a protected hydrazinobenzamide or hydrazinonicotinamide and conjugates made from such compounds are disclosed. Pharmaceutical compositions containing the compound or the conjugate, methods of making a conjugate, and methods of use of the compounds or conjugates as immunomodulators for inducing cytokine biosynthesis in an animal and for vaccinating an animal are also disclosed. | 09-25-2014 |
20150044279 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR ENHANCING IMMUNE RESPONSE - Methods and compositions for enhancing the immune response to an IRM compound by depositing within a localized tissue region an IRM depot preparation that provides an extended residence time of active IRM within the localized tissue region. | 02-12-2015 |
R. Mark Wightman, Chapel Hill, NC US
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20120186998 | Microelectrode, Microelectrode formation, and methods of utilizing microelectrodes for charaterizing properties of localized environments and substrates - Microelectrodes, microelectrode formation, and methods of utilizing microelectrodes for characterizing properties of localized environments and substrates are provided. A microelectrode can include a tungsten wire comprising a shaft and a conical tip. The conical tip can include an electroactive area. Further, the microelectrode can include an electroactive coating layer covering one or more surface of the tungsten wire. The tungsten wire surfaces can include a surface of the conical tip. An insulating layer can at least partially cover the shaft. | 07-26-2012 |
Robert Wightman, Dade City, FL US
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20150288798 | View-through application for texting - A view-through mobile application for texting allows a user to text on a mobile electronic device while simultaneously viewing the image in front of the user through the camera of the device. The user clicks a button on the device to activate the camera while texting. The device displays both the image and the text on the same window. As a result, the user is able to text and walk at the same time without looking away from the device. | 10-08-2015 |
Robert Edward Wightman, West Yorkshire GB
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20100071004 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING MULTIPLE CHANNEL RECALL ON A TELEVISION RECEIVER - The various embodiments described herein provide methods and apparatus for providing multiple channel recall on a television receiver. A television receiver stores multiple previously viewed channels for selective recall by a user. The previously viewed channels are each associated with a viewing duration of the channel. The previously viewed channels are sorted such that a user may access the channels in an order determined based on the viewing duration of each channel. | 03-18-2010 |
Ross Wightman, Vancouver CA
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20100124271 | METHOD, SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR IMAGE CAPTURE, ANALYSIS AND TRANSMISSION - A method, system and apparatus for image capture, analysis and transmission are provided. A link aggregation method involves identifying controller network ports to a source connected to the same subnetwork; producing packets associating corresponding controller network ports selected by the source CPU for substantially uniform selection; and transmitting the packets to their corresponding network ports. An image analysis method involves producing by a camera an indication whether a region of an image differs by a threshold extent from a corresponding region of a reference image; transmitting the indication and image data to a controller via a communications network; and storing at the controller the image data and the indication in association therewith. The controller may perform operations according to positive indications. A transmission method involves receiving user input in respect of a video stream and transmitting, in accordance with the user input, selected data packets of selected image frames thereof. | 05-20-2010 |
20140074987 | DISTRIBUTED PHYSICAL SECURITY SYSTEM - The present disclosure is directed at methods, systems, and techniques for sharing data in a physical security system that includes multiple server nodes. One of the server nodes (a “first node”) accesses a node identifier identifying another of the server nodes (a “second node”), following which the first node sends the data to the second node. Both the first and second nodes are part of a server cluster that includes multiple server nodes, and each of the server nodes in the server cluster has access to cluster membership information. The cluster membership information identifies all of the server nodes in the server cluster, and the node identifier is part of the cluster membership information. | 03-13-2014 |
20140222892 | PHYSICAL SECURITY SYSTEM HAVING MULTIPLE SERVER NODES - A physical security system having multiple server nodes may be built as a distributed network. To send data between the nodes in the network, a first node may access a node identifier identifying a second node, with both the first and second nodes forming at least part of a server cluster, and the first node may then send the data to the second node. The node identifier forms at least part of cluster membership information identifying all and accessible by all server nodes in that server cluster. Functionality such as the ability to share views between system users and the ability for those users to control an unattended display may be implemented on a distributed network, a federated network, or another type of network. | 08-07-2014 |
20140337910 | METHOD, SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR IMAGE CAPTURE, ANALYSIS AND TRANSMISSION - A method, system and apparatus for image capture, analysis and transmission are provided. A link aggregation method involves identifying controller network ports to a source connected to the same subnetwork; producing packets associating corresponding controller network ports selected by the source CPU for substantially uniform selection; and transmitting the packets to their corresponding network ports. An image analysis method involves producing by a camera an indication whether a region of an image differs by a threshold extent from a corresponding region of a reference image; transmitting the indication and image data to a controller via a communications network; and storing at the controller the image data and the indication in association therewith. The controller may perform operations according to positive indications. A transmission method involves receiving user input in respect of a video stream and transmitting, in accordance with the user input, selected data packets of selected image frames thereof. | 11-13-2014 |
Susan L. Wightman, Bartow, FL US
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20120276274 | Distillation Process - A process of reducing the agricultural residue (AR) content of a citrus oil, comprising | 11-01-2012 |
William David Wightman, Houston, TX US
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20150048611 | Slip-On Connector to Grip and Seal on Smooth OD Pipe/Casing and Method of Use - In general, a connector designed to slip on a tubular, or an extension thereof, may be locked onto the tubular and a seal created around the tubular to keep pressure trapped inside the tubular. Generally, the connector is slipped over and makes contact with the tubular via a sliding sleeve seal cover. In certain embodiments, when sufficient force is placed on the connector, one or more shear pins, which are holding the sleeve, are sheared, allowing the connector to be lowered onto the tubular and the seal to make contact with the tubular. The connector may be locked onto the tubular by means of a one piece slip energized by a cam typically held in place mechanically by one or more ratchets. | 02-19-2015 |