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William T. Andros, Palm Beach Gardens, FL US
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20100121656 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INFORMATION RETRIEVAL AND TRANSFER - A method for providing medical insurance information corresponding to a consumer of medical services can include receiving consumer medical insurance information from a consumer. This information includes one or more identity fields. A request is sent to network sources of identity information for the consumer, the requests including one or more of the identity fields. The identity information that is received is compared to the consumer medical insurance information using matching rules to store data which satisfies the rules. The identity data which satisfies the matching rules is used to generate requests for insurer medical insurance information. The insurer information is compared to the consumer medical insurance information using matching rules to store only data which satisfies the matching rules. A processor can be used to generate different permutations and combinations of the data for the identity requests and for the insurer requests until a satisfactory response has been received. | 05-13-2010 |
20140052469 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INFORMATION RETRIEVAL AND TRANSFER - A method for providing medical insurance information corresponding to a consumer of medical services can include receiving consumer medical insurance information from a consumer. This information includes one or more identity fields. A request is sent to network sources of identity information for the consumer, the requests including one or more of the identity fields. The identity information that is received is compared to the consumer medical insurance information using matching rules to store data which satisfies the rules. The identity data which satisfies the matching rules is used to generate requests for insurer medical insurance information. The insurer information is compared to the consumer medical insurance information using matching rules to store only data which satisfies the matching rules. A processor can be used to generate different permutations and combinations of the data for the identity requests and for the insurer requests until a satisfactory response has been received. | 02-20-2014 |
William T. Bandy, Iv, Fremont, CA US
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20120019967 | ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) PROTECTION FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES USING WIRE-BONDING - A system in one embodiment includes a cable having a plurality of cable leads, and a multi-diode chip having a pad-side not facing the cable. The multi-diode chip includes a plurality of sets of contact pads on the pad-side of the multi-diode chip, and a plurality of crossed diode sets, wherein each set of crossed diodes is coupled between a first contact pad and a second contact pad of one set of contact pads, wherein at least two of the plurality of cable leads are coupled via wire-bonding to one of the plurality of sets of contact pads of the multi-diode chip for providing electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection for at least one element of the electronic device coupled to the at least two cable leads. | 01-26-2012 |
20120033332 | LOW VISCOSITY ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) DISSIPATING ADHESIVE - In one embodiment, a system includes a cable comprising a plurality of leads and an ESD dissipating adhesive coupled to the plurality of leads in a coverage area for providing ESD protection to an element of an electronic device. The ESD adhesive comprises a mixture of a polymeric thin film and electrically conductive fillers dispersed in the film, and the ESD adhesive has a resistivity from about 50 to 100 MΩ. In another embodiment, a method for providing ESD protection to an element of an electronic device includes applying an ESD adhesive across exposed leads of a cable and evaporating the solvent from the ESD adhesive. At least some of the leads are coupled to an element of an electronic device. The ESD adhesive comprises a polymeric thin film, electrically conductive fillers dispersed in the polymeric thin film, and a solvent for controlling a viscosity of the ESD adhesive. | 02-09-2012 |
William T. Beeson, Iv, Indianapolis, IN US
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20140073012 | ENHANCED CELLULOSE DEGRADATION - The present disclosure provides compositions and methods related to the degradation of cellulose and cellulose-containing materials. CDH-heme domain polypeptides and GH61 polypeptides and related polynucleotides and compositions are provided herein. Additionally, methods related to CDH-heme domain polypeptides, GH61 polypeptides, and related polynucleotides and compositions, are provided herein | 03-13-2014 |
20140193870 | EXTRACELLULAR ALDONOLACTONASE - The present disclosure relates to hydrolysis of hexose-δ-lactones by use of an | 07-10-2014 |
William T. Beeson, Iv, Oakland, CA US
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20110020910 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR IMPROVING SUGAR TRANSPORT, MIXED SUGAR FERMENTATION, AND PRODUCTION OF BIOFUELS - The present disclosure relates to host cells containing a recombinant polynucleotide encoding a polypeptide where the polypeptide transports cellodextrin into the cell. The present disclosure further relates to methods of increasing transport of cellodextrin into a cell, methods of increasing growth of a cell on a medium containing cellodextrin, methods of co-fermenting cellulose-derived and hemicellulose-derived sugars, and methods of making hydrocarbons or hydrocarbon derivatives by providing a host cell containing a recombinant polynucleotide encoding a polypeptide where the polypeptide transports cellodextrin into the cell. The present disclosure relates to host cells containing a recombinant polynucleotide encoding a polypeptide where the polypeptide transports a pentose into the cell, methods of increasing transport of a pentose into a cell, methods of increasing growth of a cell on a medium containing pentose sugars, and methods of making hydrocarbons or hydrocarbon derivatives by providing a host cell containing a recombinant polynucleotide encoding a polypeptide where the polypeptide transports a pentose into the cell. | 01-27-2011 |
20130196396 | EXTRACELLULAR ALDONOLACTONASE - The present disclosure relates to hydrolysis of hexose-δ-lactones by use of an | 08-01-2013 |
20140038245 | EXTRACELLULAR ALDONOLACTONASE - The present disclosure relates to hydrolysis of hexose-δ-lactones by use of an | 02-06-2014 |
20140154751 | ENHANCED FERMENTATION OF CELLODEXTRINS AND BETA-D-GLUCOSE - The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for the fermentation of cellodextrins and β-D-glucose. Host cells and recombinant polypeptides having glucose mutarotase activity are provided. Additionally, methods for improving cell growth, production of chemicals, and consumption of cellodextrins and β-D-glucose during fermentation of mixtures containing cellodextrins and β-D-glucose are provided. | 06-05-2014 |
William T. Beierwaltes, Loveland, CO US
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20150040804 | AIRFLOW CONTROL AND HEAT RECOVERY IN A MANAGED KILN - A controlled kiln and manufacturing system for biochar production includes control systems and subsystems. An example controlled kiln ( | 02-12-2015 |
20150136581 | CONTROLLED KILN AND MANUFACTURING SYSTEM FOR BIOCHAR PRODUCTION - A controlled kiln and manufacturing system for biochar production, including control systems and subsystems. An example controlled kiln ( | 05-21-2015 |
William T. Bigbee, Jr., Melissa, TX US
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20130221298 | WIRE PULLING HEAD APPARATUS WITH CRIMP ZONE INDICATORS AND METHOD OF USING SAME - An enhanced apparatus and method for securing a wire to a pulling cable for pulling wire. Specifically, the pulling cable and wire are attached via a pulling head body. The wire is inserted into an end of the pulling head body and secured by crimping the pulling head body against the wire. Further, crimp zone indicators positioned on the outer surface of the pulling head body indicate the optimal zone of crimping to achieve substantial contact between the pulling head body and the wire. A pulling cable is secured to the pulling head body via a ball swage that comprises a tapped surface. | 08-29-2013 |
William T. Borroz, West Newton, MA US
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20090100303 | Adjustable test pattern results latency - A digital test instrument and a test method provide adjustable results latency. A digital test instrument includes a pattern controller configured to generate a sequence of test patterns, responsive, at least in part, to a pass/fail result, a pattern memory configured to supply the generated sequence of test patterns to a unit under test, a pattern results collection unit configured to receive at least one result value from the unit under test and to determine a pass/fail result for at least one supplied test pattern, and a synchronization unit configured to provide a no-result indication to the pattern controller during a preset number of pattern cycles following the start of a test, the preset number of pattern cycles based on a results latency of the test instrument, and to provide pass/fail results to the pattern controller after the preset number of pattern cycles. | 04-16-2009 |
William T. Brown, Staten Island, NY US
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20130149722 | System and Method for Quantifying Fragile X Mental Retardiation 1 Protein in Tissue and Blood Samples - A system and method for the detection and quantification of fragile X mental retardation protein (FMRP) in human tissue and blood samples. The system includes several high avidity monoclonal antibodies that may be provided on Xmap microspheres to capture FMRP from a tissue or blood specimen. The resulting complex is reacted with a polyclonal anti-FMRP rabbit antibody and then mixed with an anti-rabbit IgG antibody conjugated to phycoerythrin. Fluorescence emitted from the resulting complex is a function of the amount of FMRP present in the specimen. | 06-13-2013 |
20140127724 | System and Method for Quantifying Fragile X Mental Retardiation 1 Protein in Tissue and Blood Samples - A system and method for the detection and quantification of fragile X mental retardation protein (FMRP) in human tissue and blood samples. The system includes several high avidity monoclonal antibodies that may be provided on Xmap microspheres to capture FMRP from a tissue or blood specimen. The resulting complex is reacted with a polyclonal anti-FMRP rabbit antibody and then mixed with an anti-rabbit IgG antibody conjugated to phycoerythrin. Fluorescence emitted from the resulting complex is a function of the amount of FMRP present in the specimen. | 05-08-2014 |
William T. Buresh, Ii, Salem, NH US
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20150204699 | Clip for a Patient Monitoring Pod - Disclosed are clips for a patient monitoring pod that is used with portable patient monitoring devices and systems. A patient monitoring pod and clip can rotate relative to each other to accommodate a patient's environment. | 07-23-2015 |
William T. Busch, Jr., North Franklin, CT US
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20140378248 | BASKETBALL TRAINING ARTICLE AND METHOD - A basketball throw training device is provided and includes, a device support structure, a ball path indictor, wherein the ball path indictor includes a top indicator surface having a first indicator end separated from a second indicator end via an indicator center portion, wherein the ball path indicator is movably associated with the device support structure such that the ball path indicator is configurable between varying heights, wherein the first indicator end is configurable to a first height and the second indicator end is configurable to a second height. | 12-25-2014 |
William T. Chen, Endicott, NY US
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20100288541 | SUBSTRATE HAVING SINGLE PATTERNED METAL LAYER, AND PACKAGE APPLIED WITH THE SUBSTRATE , AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING OF THE SUBSTRATE AND PACKAGE - A substrate having single patterned metal layer includes a patterned base having at least a plurality of apertures, the patterned metal layer disposed on the patterned base, and a first surface finish layer. Parts of the lower surface of the patterned metal layer are exposed by the apertures of the patterned base to form a plurality of first contact pads for downward electrical connection externally, and parts of the upper surface of the patterned metal layer function as a plurality of second contact pads for upward electrical connection externally. The first surface finish layer is disposed at least on one or more surfaces of the second contact pads, and the first surface finish layer is wider than the second contact pad beneath. A package applied with the substrate disclosed herein further comprises at least a die conductively connected to the second contact pads of the substrate. | 11-18-2010 |
William T. Chizevsky, Morrow, OH US
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20130082687 | TRANSMITTER CALIBRATION SYSTEM - Systems and methods are provided for calibrating a transmitter system. A directional coupler is configured to provide a first signal representative of a forward power of an RF signal and a second signal representative of a reflected power of the RF signal. A splitting assembly is configured to generate respective third and fourth signals, each representative of the forward power, from the first signal. A switching assembly is configured to select between the second signal and the third signal. A system control is configured to determine an associated power of each of the fourth signal and a signal provided by the switching assembly. | 04-04-2013 |
William T. Christiansen Ii, Sammamish, WA US
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20120033867 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING AND MONITORING CHANGES OF A SUSPECT AREA OF A PATIENT - A device for acquiring first and subsequent images of a suspect area on a patient and methods for monitoring or detecting changes of the suspect area over time and providing notification when the changes exceed a threshold. The device may be an imaging device, such as a digital camera, possibly augmented with physical or optical devices for arranging the orientation and/or distance of the imaging device with respect to the suspect area. In addition, methods for identifying, relocating, acquiring a first and/or subsequent image of the suspect area, and performing a comparative analysis of respective images are also described. Results of the comparative analysis can be used to notify and/or assist a medical professional in treating or counseling the patient. | 02-09-2012 |
20140125787 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING AND MONITORING CHANGES OF A SUSPECT AREA OF A PATIENT - A device for acquiring first and subsequent images of a suspect area on a patient and methods for monitoring or detecting changes of the suspect area over time and providing notification when the changes exceed a threshold. The device may be an imaging device, such as a digital camera, possibly augmented with physical or optical devices for arranging the orientation and/or distance of the imaging device with respect to the suspect area. In addition, methods for identifying, relocating, acquiring a first and/or subsequent image of the suspect area, and performing a comparative analysis of respective images are also described. Results of the comparative analysis can be used to notify and/or assist a medical professional in treating or counseling the patient. | 05-08-2014 |
William T. Couldwell, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20110118751 | Integrated Surgical Cutting System - Integrated surgical systems and methods for using same are provided that can receive scanned images and produce a three dimensional model from the images. Based at least in pan on the three dimensional model, a processor generates code defining an optimized tool path, which is sent to a surgical machining system that can machine the desired portion of the patient. In one exemplary aspect, the integrated system operates in a clearly defined and pre-programmed manner with no necessity for in-situ sensory or guidance feedback. | 05-19-2011 |
20150157413 | INTEGRATED SURGICAL CUTTING SYSTEM - Integrated surgical systems and methods for using same are provided that can receive scanned images and produce a three dimensional model from the images. Based at least in part on the three dimensional model, a processor generates code defining an optimized tool path, which is sent to a surgical machining system that can machine the desired portion of the patient. In one exemplary aspect, the integrated system operates in a clearly defined and pre-programmed manner with no necessity for in-situ sensory or guidance feedback. | 06-11-2015 |
William T. Davis, Driftwood, TX US
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20110051977 | Ear Canal Microphone - An earpiece carrying a microphone and a transmitter is disclosed. The earpiece is adapted to position the microphone within a canal of an ear of a wearer. | 03-03-2011 |
William T. Dietze, Seattle, WA US
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20110210752 | VOLTAMMETRIC DEVICE HAVING SAMPLE DEGASSING SYSTEM - A system and method for voltammetric analysis of a liquid sample solution. | 09-01-2011 |
William T. Digdon, Amherst CA
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20090186309 | INCREASING THE EFFICIENCY OF COMBUSTION PROCESSES - The invention provides a method of increasing the efficiency of a combustion process by adding bentonite to the flame, fireball or burner region combustion zone of the combustion process. Also provided is a combustion chamber that includes a bentonite feed system and a fuel additive composition of a bentonite such as sodium bentonite having a particle size range that may be employed in the method of the present invention. | 07-23-2009 |
20130199426 | INCREASING THE EFFICIENCY OF COMBUSTION PROCESSES - The invention provides a method of increasing the efficiency of a combustion process by adding bentonite to the flame, fireball or burner region combustion zone of the combustion process. Also provided is a combustion chamber that includes a bentonite feed system and a fuel additive composition of a bentonite such as sodium bentonite having a particle size range that may be employed in the method of the present invention. | 08-08-2013 |
William T. Duttlinger, Jr., Oswego, IL US
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20140054232 | PROCESS AND SYSTEM FOR DEWATERING OIL SANDS FINE TAILINGS - A dewatering process comprises dispersing an anionic polymer flocculant in a slurry comprising water and oil sands fine tailings to form flocs comprising fines bridged by the anionic polymer flocculant. A cationic polymer flocculant is subsequently dispersed in the flocculated slurry to further flocculate the flocs and form floc aggregates. The floc aggregates comprise flocs bridged by the cationic polymer flocculant. The floc aggregates are then compressed to remove water and form a dewatered compact. A system is also provided for the dewatering processes using inline mixtures and a filter press. | 02-27-2014 |
William T. Flora, Jr., Seattle, WA US
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20130201407 | USER INTERFACE FOR OPERATING A COMPUTER FROM A DISTANCE - Switching between an arm's length user interface and a distance user interface is provided. A first user interface optimized to operate a computer from an arm's-length distance is presented on a display. A command is received. It is determined whether the command is from a wired device or a wirelessly-connected device. When the command is from a wired device, then the first user interface continues to be presented. When the command is from a wirelessly-connected device, then the display is toggled from the first user interface to the distance user interface. The distance user interface is optimized for operating the computer from a television-viewing distance. The television-viewing distance measured in feet is approximately half of a diagonal measure of the image displayed on the display device measured in inches. | 08-08-2013 |
William T. Futral, Portland, OR US
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20090031058 | Methods and Apparatuses for Flushing Write-Combined Data From A Buffer - Methods and apparatuses for flushing write-combined data from a buffer within a memory to an input/output (I/O) device. | 01-29-2009 |
20120036291 | STREAM PRIORITY - A system, method and apparatus for prioritizing transactions is disclosed. I/O devices may generate transactions with a stream identifier. A transaction classifier may assign a priority to a transaction based upon a stream identifier of the transaction. An arbiter may select a transaction for processing based upon priorities assigned to the transaction. | 02-09-2012 |
20120042106 | STREAM PRIORITY - A system, method and apparatus for prioritizing transactions is disclosed. I/O devices may generate transactions with a stream identifier. A transaction classifier may assign a priority to a transaction based upon a stream identifier of the transaction. An arbiter may select a transaction for processing based upon priorities assigned to the transaction. | 02-16-2012 |
20140040605 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING SECURE BIOS UPGRADE - A data processing system may comprise a primary basic input/output system (BIOS) image in a primary BIOS region and a rollback BIOS image in a rollback BIOS region. In one example method for upgrading the BIOS, the data processing system may establish a measured launch environment (MLE). In response to a BIOS update request, the data processing system may replace the primary BIOS image with a new BIOS image while running the MLE. After a reset operation, the data processing system may automatically boot to the rollback BIOS image and may use the rollback BIOS to automatically determine whether the new BIOS image is authentic. In response to a determination that the new BIOS image is authentic, the data processing system may copy the new BIOS image from the primary BIOS region to the rollback BIOS region. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 02-06-2014 |
20140095886 | METHODS, SYSTEMS AND APPARATUS TO SELF AUTHORIZE PLATFORM CODE - Methods and apparatus are disclosed to self authorize platform code. A disclosed example method includes storing a hash of a first public key in a policy data structure of a platform at a first time, extracting a second public key from a signature block associated with a data structure to be authenticated at a second time, when a hash of the second public key matches the hash of the first public key, extracting an encrypted hash from that signature block, decrypting the encrypted hash using the second public key to determine a decrypted value, and comparing the decrypted value with a hash of the data structure to verify the data structure integrity. | 04-03-2014 |
William T. Glennan, Folsom, CA US
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20130283083 | MAINTAINING OPERATIONAL STABILITY ON A SYSTEM ON A CHIP - Various embodiments are directed to maintaining operational stability for a system on a chip (SOC). A power management integrated circuit (PMIC) includes comparator circuits operative to monitor a current level on a power supply rail of the SOC. An interrupt management component may create an interrupt when the monitored current level crosses the threshold setting. The interrupt may indicate whether the current level has crossed the threshold setting into or out of excessive current levels. A microcontroller on the SOC coupled with the PMIC via a low latency interrupt channel over a communication interface may receive and interpret the interrupt. The microcontroller may be operative to change an operating point of one or more components on the SOC in response to the interrupt to alleviate an overcurrent situation. | 10-24-2013 |
20140189387 | STAGED POWER DISTRIBUTION CONTROL - Various embodiments are directed to restrictions in portable computing device electric power to accommodate reductions in the voltage level of a power source. An apparatus comprises a controller caused to receive configuration data from a main processor circuit specifying a voltage level threshold and selected action to take to reduce electric power to a first component in response to the voltage level falling below the first voltage level threshold, recurringly monitor the voltage level; based on the voltage level falling below the first voltage level threshold, take the first selected action and transmit a signal to the main processor circuit indicating that the voltage level has fallen below the first voltage level threshold and that the first selected action has been taken; transmit the voltage level to the main processor circuit; receive a signal from the main processor circuit to undo the first selected action; and so undo. | 07-03-2014 |
William T. Graushar, Elm Grove, WI US
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20080199276 | COVER APPLIER SYSTEM - A system for positioning a cover relative to a book block. The system comprises a drive unit to cause movement of at least one of the book block and the cover and a position sensor operable to detect at least one of a position of the book block and the cover. The position sensor is operable to generate a position signal indicative of the position. The system also comprises a controller in communication with the position sensor and the drive unit. The controller is operable to receive the position signal and to control the drive unit based on the position signal to adjust a relative position of the cover and the book block. | 08-21-2008 |
20090000440 | ADJUSTABLE TRIMMING ASSEMBLY - A method of trimming printed media comprises selecting printed media to be positioned on a conveyor based on predetermined delivery sequence data, positioning the printed media on the conveyor, receiving size data representative of at least one dimension of the printed media to be trimmed, and electronically controlling a trimmer based on the received size data to adjust a location at which the printed media is to be trimmed. | 01-01-2009 |
20090128860 | ABLATIVE PRINTING - A system for adding data to a printed publication comprises a data source for providing the data, a processing circuit, and an energy source. The processing circuit is configured to retrieve the data from the data source and to control the energy source to at least partially ablate the printed publication based on the data. The data may be fixed and/or variable data. | 05-21-2009 |
20100059917 | METHOD OF DELIVERING A PRINTED PRODUCT TO A BINDING OR MAILING LINE - A method of delivering signatures to a finishing line includes generating an assembly order. The assembly order is provided to a controller that is operatively associated with a feeder that comprises a print-on-demand printer. Paper is provided to the print-on-demand printer. The controller controls printing on a signature with the print-on-demand printer according to the assembly order. The controller controls feeding the signature to a first pocket on the finishing line and delivering the signature from the first pocket to the finishing line according to the assembly order. The controller controls printing on an additional signature with the print-on-demand printer according to the assembly order. The controller controls feeding the additional signature to the first pocket, and delivering the additional signature from the first pocket to the finishing line according to the assembly order. | 03-11-2010 |
20100244352 | IN-LINE SHELL PROCESSING - A method of printing and assembling a printed product including unrolling a continuous web of paper from a roll on a printing line, printing non-personalized information on the paper on the printing line, printing personalized information on the paper on a finishing line, performing at least one paper conversion step after printing the personalized information to create a personalized signature on the finishing line, and feeding the personalized signature into a pocket on the finishing line. | 09-30-2010 |
20100269651 | ADJUSTABLE TRIMMING ASSEMBLY - A method of trimming printed media, having a first dimension, a first edge parallel to the direction of the first dimension, and a second dimension substantially perpendicular to the first dimension, includes selecting printed media to be positioned on a conveyor based on predetermined delivery sequence data, positioning the printed media along a path on the conveyor, abutting the printed media with a stop to position the first edge of the printed media at a location along the path, receiving size data representative of the second dimension of the printed media to be trimmed, and electronically controlling at least one of the stop and a trimming device to adjust a distance between the stop and the trimming device, in a direction substantially parallel with the path, based on the received size data to adjust a location along the second dimension at which the printed media is to be trimmed. | 10-28-2010 |
20110037214 | IN-LINE SHELL PROCESSING - A system is provided for printing and assembling printed products. The system includes a binding line and a plurality of pockets for delivering signatures to the binding line. A personalization line is associated with one of the plurality of pockets. The personalization line includes a printer configured to print variable information on a substrate and a converter positioned downstream of the printer and configured to convert the substrate into a variable signature including the variable information | 02-17-2011 |
20120206739 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADDING DATA TO A PRINTED PUBLICATON - Systems and methods for adding data to a printed publication are provided. One system comprises a data source for providing the data, a processing circuit, and an energy source. The processing circuit is configured to retrieve the data from the data source and to control the energy source to at least partially ablate the printed publication based on the data. The publication is printed by a web offset printing press as the substrate travels through a plurality of print units of the web offset printing press. The processing circuit is configured to control the energy source to ablate the printed publication in-line with its production on the print units. | 08-16-2012 |
20140001694 | IN-LINE SHELL PROCESSING | 01-02-2014 |
20140104627 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADDING DATA TO A PRINTED PUBLICATION - Systems and methods for adding data to a printed publication are provided. One method includes receiving variable data and controlling an energy source to at least partially ablate the printed publication based on the variable data. The printed publication is printed on the substrate using the commercial printing press based on fixed data. Controlling the energy source to at least partially ablate the printed publication includes, after the printed publication has been printed on the substrate by the commercial printing press based on the fixed data, controlling the energy source to remove a portion of the printed publication based on the variable data. | 04-17-2014 |
20150243020 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADDING DATA TO A PRINTED PUBLICATION - Systems and methods for adding data to a printed publication are provided. One method includes receiving variable data and controlling an energy source to at least partially ablate the printed publication based on the variable data. The printed publication is printed on the substrate using the commercial printing press based on fixed data. Controlling the energy source to at least partially ablate the printed publication includes, after the printed publication has been printed on the substrate by the commercial printing press based on the fixed data, controlling the energy source to remove a portion of the printed publication based on the variable data. | 08-27-2015 |
20150273714 | ADJUSTABLE TRIMMING ASSEMBLY - An adjustable trimming assembly is configured to receive printed media along a path in a downstream direction. The printed media includes a first dimension oriented perpendicular to the path and a second dimension oriented substantially perpendicular to the first dimension. The adjustable trimming assembly includes a trimming device adapted to trim a margin from the second dimension of the printed media and a conveyor adapted to receive the printed media along the path. The conveyor is positioned adjacent the trimming device. The adjustable trimming assembly also includes an actuator coupled to the conveyor and a controller operably coupled to the actuator to adjust the distance traveled by the printed media along the path before the margin is trimmed from the second dimension of the printed media. | 10-01-2015 |
William T. Gressick, Charlottesville, VA US
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20140375461 | Autonomous Fall Monitor - A system, a method and an apparatus for autonomous monitoring, detecting and tracking of at least one of movement and orientation of a body or portion of a body. The apparatus comprises a device configured to monitor the translational movement and/or rotational movement of the body; and an altimeter including at least one pair of opposed high sensitivity sensors configured to measure changes in height of the body. An alert condition is determined based on the translational and/or rotational movement of the body and changes in height of the body or portion of the body. The alert condition may comprise a hard fall event, a soft fall event, a susceptibility to a fall, or a near fall event. | 12-25-2014 |
William T. Gressick, Greenwood, VA US
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20120147356 | White Light Optical Profilometer for Measuring Complex Surfaces - A white light optical profilometer having a measurement head that is separated from the base unit by means of a fiber optic bundle. The measurement head contains a Michelson objective, whose reference path is folded so that the measurement head may be compact. The measurement head also contains a tilting mirror, which directs light from the surface of interest to the objective, and may be adjusted to allow the measurement head to scan complex surfaces. The base unit contains the other elements of the profilometer, such as an image detector and illuminator. | 06-14-2012 |
William T. Gruenbaum, Rochester, NY US
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20090087762 | PHOTOCONDUCTORS CONTAINING TRIMELLITIMIDE ESTERS - The present invention is an electrophotographic photoconductor having a photosensitive layer on a conductive substrate. The photosensitive layer contains trimellitimide esters additives. | 04-02-2009 |
20090087763 | PHOTOCONDUCTORS CONTAINING N-ARYLPHTHALIMIDES - The present invention is an electrophotographic photoconductor having a photosensitive layer on a conductive substrate. The photosensitive layer contains N-arylphthalimides additives. | 04-02-2009 |
20090087764 | PHOTOCONDUCTORS CONTAINING TEREPHTHALATE ESTERS - The present invention is an electrophotographic photoconductor having a photosensitive layer on a conductive substrate. The photosensitive layer contains terephthalate esters additives. | 04-02-2009 |
20090136859 | SOL GEL OVERCOATS INCORPORATING ZINC ANTIMONATE NANOPARTICLES - The present invention is directed to an electrophotographic element that comprises: an electrically conducting layer, a charge generating layer overlying the electrically conducting layer, and a charge transport layer overlying the electrically conducting layer. The charge transport layer, which can be an overcoat overlying the charge generating layer, includes the reaction product in an aqueous medium of a mixture comprising a silsesquioxane polymer and a amine-free surface treated zinc antimonate and an acid scavenger. | 05-28-2009 |
20100151367 | TITANYL PHTHALOCYANINE WITH IMPROVED MILLING PROPERTIES - The invention is directed to mixtures of PcTiO and a minor amount of another, substituted titanyl phthalocyanine and the synthesis of mixtures of PcTiO and a minor amount of another, substituted titanyl phthalocyanine. The invention is further directed towards milled pigment compositions of such mixtures, and to use of such milled pigment compositions in an electrophotographic element. | 06-17-2010 |
William T. GurneÉ, La Jolla, CA US
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20120031406 | METHOD FOR ENABLING TRANSFER OF AN OBJECT FROM AN INTERIOR OF AN AIRLOCK TO A PRESSURE VESSEL ATTACHED TO THE AIRLOCK - A method for enabling transfer of an object from an interior of an airlock to a pressure vessel attached to the airlock and ensuring that an exterior door of the airlock cannot be opened when the interior of the airlock is pressurized includes actuating a first selector from a first position to a second position whereby the first selector causes the exterior door to be locked and sealed. Thereafter, actuating a second selector from a first position to a second position thereby closing a vent from the interior of the airlock to the atmosphere. Thereafter, actuating a third selector from a first position to a second position thereby opening a vent between the interior of the airlock and the pressure vessel thereby enabling a door between the interior of the pressure vessel and the interior of the airlock to be opened. | 02-09-2012 |
William T. Habacivch, Mechanicsburg, PA US
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20090139459 | Canine certification method - A certification method for working canines which allows for quantified measurement of the canine's ability to detect scents at various levels. Said method employs standard scientific measures including the use of controls to verify the minimum level at which a canine can sense a particular scent including those generate by both illegal narcotics and explosive devices. The method is used to compare and determine a particular canine's ability as compared to other canines that have also been subject to the test. The method will allow handlers and other third parties the ability to evaluate the acuity of a each individual canine. | 06-04-2009 |
William T. Harrigill, Montgomery, AL US
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20080251035 | Burner Flashback Detection and System Shutdown Apparatus - A fuel-fired water heater is provided with a premixing type main burner and an associated pilot burner for igniting it. A specially designed protective system is operative to detect a flame flashback burning condition in the main burner and responsively shut down the water heater. In one embodiment thereof, the protective system uses main burner body heat to melt a portion of a fuel supply line connected to the pilot burner during a flame flashback condition in the main burner. Such melting responsively causes an associated fuel supply valve to close and terminate water heater operation. In a second protective system embodiment a normally closed pressure switch is opened, thereby shutting down the water heater, when the switch detects a pressure indicative of a flame flashback condition in the main burner. | 10-16-2008 |
20100192873 | Burner Flashback Detection and System Shutdown Apparatus - A fuel-fired water heater is provided with a premixing type main burner and an associated pilot burner for igniting it. A specially designed protective system is operative to detect a flame flashback burning condition in the main burner and responsively shut down the water heater. In one embodiment thereof, the protective system uses main burner body heat to melt a portion of a fuel supply line connected to the pilot burner during a flame flashback condition in the main burner. Such melting responsively causes an associated fuel supply valve to close and terminate water heater operation. In a second protective system embodiment a normally closed pressure switch is opened, thereby shutting down the water heater, when the switch detects a pressure indicative of a flame flashback condition in the main burner. | 08-05-2010 |
William T. Hartsig, Pittsfield, MA US
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20080289137 | AERODYNAMIC WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM - An aerodynamic windshield wiper arm that includes an integrated aerodynamic element that causes down force to be applied to the wiper arm as the air speed across the wiper arm increases, such as in high winds and/or at high speeds. The aerodynamic element is integrally formed with the wiper arm such that it is not easily removed, unlike aerodynamic attachments. The wiper arm is formed using an injection molding process and a plastic material. The aerodynamic element may be in the form of an airfoil or a lip or any other shape capable of causing down force when high winds contact the wiper arm. The one-piece wiper arm provides improved functionality and improved aesthetics over previous wiper arms. | 11-27-2008 |
William T. Hlubik, Bordentown, NJ US
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William T. Lotshaw, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA US
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20120019707 | REFRACTION ASSISTED ILLUMINATION FOR IMAGING - Various embodiments are directed to systems and methods for imaging subsurface features of a semiconductor object comprising a first region having a first doping property and a second region having a second doping property. The semiconductor object may comprise subsurface features and material between a surface of the semiconductor object and the subsurface features. The material may have an index of refraction that is greater than an index of refraction of a surrounding medium in contact with the surface of the semiconductor object. For example, a system may comprise an imaging device comprising an objective. The imaging device may be sensitive to a first wavelength. The system may also comprise an illumination source to emit illumination substantially at the first wavelength. The illumination may be directed towards the surface of the semiconductor object at a first angle relative to a normal of the surface. The first angle is greater than an acceptance angle of the objective of the imaging device. Also, the first wavelength may have a photonic energy substantially equal to a bandgap of the first region. | 01-26-2012 |
William T. Manak, Fair Oaks, CA US
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20130261876 | NOVEL SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR NON-DESTRUCTIVE INSPECTION OF AIRPLANES - A method for managing an airplane fleet is described. The method includes: (i) developing a gold body database for an airplane model for each non-destructive inspection system implemented to detect defects; (ii) inspecting, over a period of time, a plurality of candidate airplanes of the airplane model, using different types of non-destructive inspection systems and the gold body database associated with each of the different types of non-destructive inspection systems, to identify defects present on the plurality of candidate airplanes; (iii) repairing or monitoring defects detected on the plurality of candidate airplanes; (iv) conducting a trend analysis by analyzing collective defect data obtained from inspecting of plurality of candidate airplanes; and (v) maintaining the airplane fleet, which includes plurality of candidate airplanes, by performing predictive analysis using results of trend analysis. | 10-03-2013 |
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20150134274 | NOVEL SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR NON-DESTRUCTIVE INSPECTION OF AIRPLANES - A method for managing an airplane fleet is described. The method includes: (i) developing a gold body database for an airplane model for each non-destructive inspection system implemented to detect defects; (ii) inspecting, over a period of time, a plurality of candidate airplanes of the airplane model, using different types of non-destructive inspection systems and the gold body database associated with each of the different types of non-destructive inspection systems, to identify defects present on the plurality of candidate airplanes; (iii) repairing or monitoring defects detected on the plurality of candidate airplanes; (iv) conducting a trend analysis by analyzing collective defect data obtained from inspecting of plurality of candidate airplanes; and (v) maintaining the airplane fleet, which includes plurality of candidate airplanes, by performing predictive analysis using results of trend analysis. | 05-14-2015 |
William T. Matley, Ann Arbor, MI US
William T. Mawbey, Temecula, CA US
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20150116133 | EMERGENCY VEHICLE ALERT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A broadcast notification system for providing alert notifications to vehicle drivers. The system recognizes the vehicle type that it has been installed. The system receives vehicle inputs and selects from memory an alert notification associated with a predetermined set of vehicle inputs. Alert messages correspond to vehicle collisions, roadside conditions, dispatch of emergency vehicles and the presence of other stopped roadside vehicles, such as tow trucks, maintenance and repair work vehicles and buses. | 04-30-2015 |
20150254978 | EMERGENCY VEHICLE ALERT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A broadcast notification system for providing alert notifications to vehicle drivers. The system recognizes the vehicle type that it has been installed. The system receives vehicle inputs and selects from memory an alert notification associated with a predetermined set of vehicle inputs. Alert messages correspond to vehicle collisions, roadside conditions, dispatch of emergency vehicles and the presence of other stopped roadside vehicles, such as tow trucks, maintenance and repair work vehicles and buses. | 09-10-2015 |
William T. Miller, Allen Park, MI US
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20120121924 | SPEAKER COVER - A process for producing a speaker grille cover having bands of imperforate metal that have a physical appearance and or audio performance which can be altered or improved to meet styling and/or audio performance objectives. The process comprises these steps, not necessarily executed in the sequence listed: piercing and expanding a sheet of metal to manufacture an area of expanded metal; and interposing an area of imperforate metal between areas of expanded metal. The product made thereby is a speaker grille cover having an area of expanded metal; and bands of imperforate unexpanded metal that are bounded by an area of expanded metal. | 05-17-2012 |
William T. Moss, Jr., O'Fallon, MO US
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20110258828 | Nailing Plate - A nailing plate for nailing to a wood member includes a sheet of metal having a plurality of elongate teeth extending from a face of the sheet. Each tooth includes a shank portion and a tip portion. The shank portion has two straight longitudinal sides extending from the face of the sheet to the tip portion so that the longitudinal sides are substantially free of any bends. The tip portion is defined by a curved end curving continuously between the two straight longitudinal sides such that the curved end is free of any substantially straight segments. Other features are disclosed. | 10-27-2011 |
William T. Motsiff, Essex Junction, VT US
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20090127628 | PRODUCT AND METHOD FOR INTEGRATION OF DEEP TRENCH MESH AND STRUCTURES UNDER A BOND PAD - A structure includes a substrate. A trench structure is arranged within the substrate. A film is placed under an interlevel dielectric pad and between portions of the trench structure. | 05-21-2009 |
William T. Muma, Wentzville, MO US
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20100251685 | ENDLESS BELT WITH BINDER FOR CARCASS STABILITY - An endless elastomeric belt includes a carcass that includes an elastomeric matrix extending in an endless loop around a circumference of the belt. The matrix has opposite lateral edges defining a width of the matrix, and a carcass cord within the matrix extending in multiple turns around the circumference of the belt. An elongate binder extends around the lateral edges of the matrix generally transverse to the centerline of the body. | 10-07-2010 |
William T. O'Grady, Jr., Austin, TX US
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20120173218 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DRILLING RIG TESTING USING VIRTUALIZED COMPONENTS - A method and system dynamically generates virtualized configurations of sensors and signals used in drilling system equipment. The virtualized configurations may be used for novel operational testing of automation systems on drilling rigs. The methods and systems may be configured to virtualize actual drill floor equipment in order to have enhanced fault coverage of the automation systems. A control network that is a component of the automation systems may implement a testing loop that accommodates virtualized equipment in a manner substantially similar to actual equipment. In this manner, the testing loop may be configured to control elements specific to the equipment under control, and generate testing results for those specific control elements. | 07-05-2012 |
William T. Pancher, Dayton, OH US
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20080295372 | DECORATIVE ASSEMBLIES - A decorative assembly that includes a first and second multilayered portions. The first layer of each portion is comprised of a releasably adherable material for adhering each portion to a panel. The second and third layers of each portion are comprised of decorative material and the third layer is not co-extensive with the second layer. The first portion is removably adhered to a second panel. The first and second portions of the decorative assembly form a composite image having a three-dimensional appearance when the panels are moved into a closed position. | 12-04-2008 |
William T. Parks, Jr., Dallas, TX US
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20090126002 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SAFEGUARDING AND PROCESSING CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION - One aspect of the invention is a method for providing restricted access to confidential services without impacting the security of a network. The method includes using a gateway to isolate one or more components providing confidential services from one or more other portions of an enterprise network. A first communication directed to a selected one of the one or more components may be received at the gateway. A determination may be made as to whether the first communication is user traffic or management traffic. The first communication may then be authenticated. If the first communication is user traffic, the first communication is forwarded to a component providing the confidential services. If the first communication is management traffic, the first communication is encrypted and forwarded to a component providing the confidential services. Additionally, components of the sub-network may be monitored to identify malicious changes. | 05-14-2009 |
William T. Petuskey, Phoenix, AZ US
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20140264145 | NANOFERRITE FLAKES - A ferrite layer having a columnar structure is formed, and ferrite flakes are separated from the ferrite layer. The ferrite flakes include a metal oxide having a spinel cubic crystal structure with a stoichiometry represented by AB | 09-18-2014 |
20140302344 | THIN FILM FERRITE LAMINATION - Forming a ferrite thin film laminate includes heating a layered assembly to form a laminate. The layered assembly includes a first coated substrate having a first ferrite layer opposite a first thermoplastic surface and a second coated substrate having a second ferrite layer opposite a second thermoplastic surface to form a laminate. Each coated substrate is formed by forming a ferrite layer on a surface of a thermoplastic substrate. The coated substrates are arranged such that the first ferrite layer contacts the second thermoplastic surface. Heating the layered assembly includes bonding the first coated substrate to the second coated substrate such that the first ferrite layer is sandwiched between a first thermoplastic substrate and a second thermoplastic substrate. The ferrite thin film laminate may include a multiplicity of coated substrates. | 10-09-2014 |
20150285773 | SOLID STATE SENSOR FOR DETECTION OF EXPLOSIVES - Functionalized titanium nanotubes can be utilized to detect compounds of interest, for example peroxide-based explosives. The nanotubes may desirably be coated, for example with a silicon oxynitride coating, in order to improve detection performance and/or functionality in the presence of moisture, saline, or other conditions typically unfavorable to titanium nanotube detection devices and methods. Inexpensive, compact, reusable, and responsive sensors may be fabricated from the coated nanotubes. | 10-08-2015 |
William T. Piett, Southborough, MA US
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20130077536 | ROUTING ENGINE FOR EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS - A computer-implemented method for processing emergency calls includes receiving an emergency call from a calling device via a first communication format, identifying a location associated with the calling device, identifying a destination for the emergency call based at least in part on the location, determining an attribute associated with the destination, and determining an action to be taken based at least in part on the first communication format and on the attribute. | 03-28-2013 |
20130203039 | LOCATION-BASED INFORMATION FOR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT - An apparatus for management of information for use in mitigating an emergency includes a data storage element configured to store registrant information obtained from members of a population residing in a particular geographic area and a set of survey questions, and a data storage system, the data storage system being programmed to implement a survey editor for enabling an emergency management official to create a survey for soliciting information from the members for inclusion in the registrant information, the survey editor providing, to the emergency management official, an interface for selecting a subset of questions from the set of questions, the subset of questions being selected from the set of questions based at least in part on the particular geographic area, and a survey portal for receiving, from the member, a response to the survey for integration into the reference data. | 08-08-2013 |
William T. Pordy, Brooklyn, NY US
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20100276441 | REDUCED FLOW SALT SHAKER - A dispenser for salt or other dry granulated material includes a combination of a container, a sprinkling cap and a flow-reducing element located between the sprinkling cap and an opening of the container. The flow-reducing element includes openings such that it allows fewer granules to pass when the container is inverted and shaken than would otherwise be allowed by the sprinkling cap alone. The combination of the sprinkling cap and the internal flow-reducing element provide the function of evenly releasing and distributing the granules in an expected and continuous manner, yet at a significantly lower rate than standard dispensers. | 11-04-2010 |
William T. Pordy, New York, NY US
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20140186805 | PORTION CONTROL AID AND METHOD OF MAKING AND USING SAME - A portion control aid and method of making and using the same includes a transparent base with portion-indicating markings. The portion indicating-markings form portion-indicating regions. The size of the portion indicating regions correspond with the size of a perimeter of a portion of food that is equal to a desired or recommended portion. When the food consists of pieces that can be formed in a pile or scoop, the markings are determined by the expected Angle of Repose of the pile or scoop. In use the transparent base is held directly above the portion of food with the portion indicating region generally aligned with the portion of food. If the entire portion of food visually appears to fit within the portion-indicating region, the portion of food contains no more than the desired or recommended portion. | 07-03-2014 |
William T. Roney, Iii, Gardnerville, NV US
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20140311423 | Non-Choking Dog Harness - A pet harness device is disclosed that enables users to control animals without placing unnecessary pressure or stress on the animal's trachea, neck, and/or leg pits. The pet harness device comprises an X-shaped component secured around an animal's front legs and chest and then secured on top of an animal's back via a cord component. The X-shaped component comprises a first pair of extending portions that are positioned around an animal's front legs and a second pair of extending portions that are positioned around an animal's chest. The extending portions are then secured on top of the animal's back via a cord component. The cord component comprises a plurality of adjustable buckles for securing the X-shaped component together on top of the animal's back, and at least one ring for securing a leash strap component. A leash can then be secured to the leash strap component for controlling the animal. | 10-23-2014 |
William T. Shelton, Jr., Seattle, WA US
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20090113241 | METHOD, SYSTEM, AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING ALERT SYNTHESIS IN A DATA PROTECTION SYSTEM - A method for diagnosing problems with protection of a data source and recovery of the same. The method includes diagnosing a copy of data located at the storage location and diagnosing a temporal version of the copy of data. Based on the diagnosis it is determined whether an error or a warning was detected. If either were detected a response is provided with a suggested solution. | 04-30-2009 |
William T. Silfvast, Saint Helen, CA US
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20090136001 | Pixel array arrangement for a soft x-ray source - A pixel array arrangement is provided for a soft x-ray source. The arrangement includes: a window-frame structure having a plurality of channels passing therethrough, where each channel forms a pixel for the x-ray source; a cathode disposed on one side of each channel in the window-frame structure and operable to emit electrons into the channel; and an anode disposed in each cavity on an opposing side of the channel from the cathode and operable to emit x-ray radiation when electrons from the cathode impinge thereon, where the anode is configured to emit x-ray radiation at a diffused angle such that the x-ray radiation from a given pixel overlaps with x-ray radiation from adjacent pixels. | 05-28-2009 |
20120148025 | System and method for non-destructive decontamination of sensitive electronics using soft x-ray radiation - A method is provided for decontaminating biological pathogens residing in an enclosure of an electronic device. The method includes: identifying materials used to encase the enclosure of the electronic device; tailoring x-ray radiation to penetrate the materials encasing the enclosure; and directing x-ray radiation having a diffused radiation angle towards the electronic device. | 06-14-2012 |
William T. Simpkins, Iii, Washington, DC US
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20090019986 | Drumstick with Integrated microphone - A combination drumstick and microphone for striking a surface, such as a drum surface or other percussion instrument or device, is disclosed. The drumstick has a channel or conduit formed therein that has a longitudinal axis generally parallel with the longitudinal axis of the drumstick, and that preferably extends from proximate a striking end of the drumstick to proximate a rear end of the drumstick. The microphone is preferably selectively fixed within the channel or conduit, and includes a signal conveying means such as a electrical signal cable or a wireless transmitter. The channel or conduit includes an enlarged portion adapted to selectively hold the microphone and a narrow portion adapted to selectively hold at least a portion of the signal cable, antenna wire, or the like. In one embodiment of the invention, the microphone protrudes at least partially from the striking end so as to strike the drum surface directly. A method of use of a simple embodiment of the invention is also disclosed. | 01-22-2009 |
William T. Smith, Fort Collins, CO US
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20140251368 | PROTECTIVE CASE WITH COMPARTMENT - A protective case for a personal electronic device can include a compartment configured to receive and store an item such as, for example, a credit card, identification card, SIM card, memory card, keys, cosmetics, or cash. The compartment can be a waterproof compartment designed to protect the contents of the compartment from damage in situations where the protective case is exposed to liquids. In some examples, the compartment can include or be configured to receive and store cosmetics, cosmetic tools, or a mirror, and can eliminate the need to carry a separate compact. In some examples, the compartment can include an ejection mechanism configured to eject a credit or identification card from the compartment. | 09-11-2014 |
William T. Snyder, Laurel, MD US
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20150271023 | CLOUD ESTIMATOR TOOL - A cloud estimator tool can be configured to analyze a server configuration profile that characterizes hardware parameters for a node of a potential cloud computing environment and a load profile that characterizes computing load parameters for the potential cloud computing environment to generate a cloud computing configuration for the potential cloud computing environment. The cloud estimator tool determines a performance estimate and a cost estimate for the cloud computing configuration based on the hardware parameters and the computing load parameters characterized in the server configuration profile and the load profile. | 09-24-2015 |
William T. Stelle, Lenaxa, KS US
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20140133405 | Dynamic Multi-Point Access Network - A router is operatively coupled to a plurality of local computers and has one or more connections to a remote computer network for managing one or more data routes between the local computers and the remote computer network. In providing dynamic access to the remote computer network by any of the local computers, one or more of the connection(s) of the router to the remote computer network includes one or more wireless connections independent of the router between the local computers and the remote computer network. | 05-15-2014 |
William T. Stelle, Lenexa, KS US
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20090164920 | System, method and apparatus for inserting a virtual tool bar into a markup language document - A method, system and apparatus for inserting a virtual toolbar into a markup language document includes receiving a request for the markup language document from a user device, forwarding the request to a server, receiving the markup language document from the server, and inserting a virtual toolbar into the markup language document to produce a virtual toolbar embedded markup language document. | 06-25-2009 |
20100293277 | MULTI-SOURCE BROADBAND AGGREGATION ROUTER - A router has one or more wired connections to a remote computer network and one or more wireless connections to the remote computer network for managing a plurality of data routes between computers of a local area network and the remote computer network. In optimizing multi-broadband sources for the local computer network, the router determines an aggregate bandwidth of the data routes and segregates the aggregate bandwidth into two or more independent bandwidth routes for selective allocation of one of the bandwidth routes to each data exchange between the local computer network and the remote computer network. The bandwidth routes may be distinguished based on the differing types of connections of the router and the remote computer network, the differing types of connections of the router and the plurality of the computers, the varying latency of the data routes, the directional flows of data along the data routes, the security level of the data exchange between the computers and the remote data network, and the security level of the connections between the router and the remote data network. | 11-18-2010 |
20100296437 | DYNAMIC MULTI-POINT ACCESS NETWORK - A router is operatively coupled to a plurality of local computers and has one or more connections to a remote computer network for managing one or more data routes between the local computers and the remote computer network. In providing dynamic access to the remote computer network by any of the local computers, one or more of the connection(s) of the router to the remote computer network includes one or more wireless connections independent of the router between the local computers and the remote computer network. | 11-25-2010 |
20100306367 | IP SESSION-BASED REGULATION AND BILLING - Among other things, there are disclosed structures, systems and methods for monitoring and regulating access by consumers to computer network bandwidth, particularly with regard to peer-to-peer file sharing. A router (in certain embodiments, a core router) is programmed with a predetermined number of open or open and active internet protocol (IP) sessions a particular computer is allowed. Requests to open sessions that do not exceed that number are permitted. Requests to open sessions that exceed that number may be rejected, or an offer obtain additional session(s), perhaps with additional payment, may be made. | 12-02-2010 |
William T. Stoner, Jr., Ada, MI US
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20090120851 | WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM WITH MOISTURE DETECTOR - A water treatment system including a UV bulb, a moisture detector, and a control circuit responsive to the moisture detector to terminate power to the bulb when moisture is detected. The moisture detector includes a nonconductive substrate and a pair of conductors on the substrate. When moisture is not present, the detector is nonconductive. However, when moisture accumulates on the detector, the moisture provides a conductive path between the conductors so that the detector becomes conductive. When moisture is detected, the control circuit terminates power to the bulb and/or provides an appropriate indication to the system user. | 05-14-2009 |
20100130096 | INDUCTIVE TOY VEHICLE - An inductively powered toy vehicle and an associated track with inductive charging segment. The vehicle may include a secondary coil, a drive motor, an electrical power storage device connected between said secondary coil and said drive motor, and a wireless communications unit. The charging segment may include a primary coil, a sense circuit operable to detect the presence of the vehicle based on a change in the detected impedance of the primary coil, and a power control unit operable to provide a time-varying current to the primary coil when the vehicle traverses the charging segment. The primary coil is positioned within the race track adjacent the track upper surface. The vehicle drive motor may be operable at first and second speed settings, and a remote control device can provide operating instructions to the vehicle wireless communications unit. | 05-27-2010 |
20100259217 | SELECTABLE COIL ARRAY - An inductive wireless power system using an array of coils with the ability to dynamically select which coils are energized. The coil array can determine the position of and provide power to one or more portable electronic devices positioned on the charging surface. The coils in the array may be connected with series resonant capacitors so that regardless of the number of coils selected, the resonance point is generally maintained. The coil array can provide spatial freedom, decrease power delivered to parasitic loads, and increase power transfer efficiency to the portable electronic devices. | 10-14-2010 |
20110006611 | INDUCTIVE POWER SUPPLY - In one aspect, the present invention provides a wireless power supply having a plunger for mechanically interconnecting a remote device with the power supply. The plunger may be extendable/retractable to interfit with the remote device. In a second aspect, the present invention provides a wireless power supply with a movable primary that allows for close alignment between the primary and the secondary when the remote device is disposed within a range of different positions with respect to the charging surface. The movable primary may, for example, be coupled to the remote device by a peg, a plunger or a magnet. Alternatively, the position of the movable primary may be adjusted manually. In a third aspect, the present invention provides a charging bowl having a plurality of charging stations disposed about a common axis. Each charging station may include a movable primary that permits some freedom in positioning of the remote device on the charging surface. In a fourth aspect, the present invention provides a wireless power supply having a manually movable primary. | 01-13-2011 |
20110018360 | POWER SUPPLY - In one aspect, the present invention provides a universal power supply for wired and wireless electronic devices. In a second aspect, the present invention provides a universal power supply that is reconfigurable to provide a wide range of power supply options. | 01-27-2011 |
20110043327 | PHYSICAL AND VIRTUAL IDENTIFICATION IN A WIRELESS POWER NETWORK - A wireless charging system is disclosed. The wireless charging system includes a detector configured to identify device information related to a device to be powered at a location, a location processor coupled with the detector and configured to deliver location-specific information related to the location to the device to be powered based on the detected device information, a power supply in communication with the location processor configured to wirelessly provide power to the device based on the detected device information, such that the location processor is configured to deliver the location specific information to the device via a first channel, and wherein the power supply is configured to wirelessly provide power to the device via a second channel. | 02-24-2011 |
20110050382 | FLUX CONCENTRATOR AND METHOD OF MAKING A MAGNETIC FLUX CONCENTRATOR - A flux concentrator and method for manufacturing a flux concentrator is provided. The method can include combining powdered soft magnetic material, a binder, a solvent, a internal lubricant; mixing the materials to create a mixture, evaporating the solvent from the mixture, molding the mixture to form a flux concentrator, and curing the flux concentrator. The flux concentrator may be laminated and broken into multiple pieces, which makes the flux concentrator more flexible. Breaking the flux concentrator does not significantly affect the magnetic properties. Since the permeability of the binder is very similar to that of air, adding tiny air gaps between the fractions is not significantly different than adding more binder. | 03-03-2011 |
20110164471 | INTEGRATED WIRELESS POWER SYSTEM - The present configuration provides an integrated wireless power system for powering or charging a portable device. The integrated wireless power system includes 1) an integrated wireless power appliance that both provides power as well as additional functionality, such as timekeeping, radio, and alarm functionality and 2) a portable device capable of receiving wireless power from the integrated wireless power appliance. | 07-07-2011 |
20110181240 | INDUCTIVE CHARGING SYSTEM FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE - A charging system for an electric vehicle that assists in aligning a primary charging coil and a secondary coil. The system may include a wheel chock that raises the primary coil into alignment with the secondary coil when a tire enters the wheel chock. The system may include a primary that is recessed below the surface supporting the vehicle and is protected by a cover. The secondary coil may be protected and supported by a skid plate mounted to the vehicle. The system may include a charging circuit that is controlled by signals transmitted by a garage door opener transmitter or a garage door opener. The system may include sensors that detect the presence of an animal or object in the space between the primary coil and the secondary coil. | 07-28-2011 |
20110259953 | POINT OF SALE INDUCTIVE SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems and methods for the identification, powering and control of products and product packaging. The systems can include a point of sale display having a contactless power supply. The contactless power supply can provide a source of wireless power for products and product packaging. The products and product packaging can include light emitting diodes, e-ink displays and printed speaker circuits that activate as the operating frequency of the contactless power supply varies. Other embodiments include product level sensors, inductive reader networks, printed temperature sensors, product alignment systems, passive identification circuits and methods for controlling operation of the same. | 10-27-2011 |
20110259960 | POINT OF SALE INDUCTIVE SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems and methods for the identification, powering and control of products and product packaging. The systems can include a point of sale display having a contactless power supply. The contactless power supply can provide a source of wireless power for products and product packaging. The products and product packaging can include light emitting diodes, e-ink displays and printed speaker circuits that activate as the operating frequency of the contactless power supply varies. Other embodiments include product level sensors, inductive reader networks, printed temperature sensors, product alignment systems, passive identification circuits and methods for controlling operation of the same. | 10-27-2011 |
20110260469 | ENERGY HARVESTING SEATING - Seating systems in which energy is harvested from the physical movement of the seat. The seating system includes a seating article, an electrical generator, a drive mechanism, and a battery. The generator, the drive mechanism, and the battery are supported on the seating article. The generator is powered by the drive mechanism in response to movement of the user. For example, the drive mechanism may be responsive to the vertical movements of a seat. | 10-27-2011 |
20110297844 | INDUCTIVELY COUPLED DIELECTRIC BARRIER DISCHARGE LAMP - A dielectric barrier discharge lamp assembly for a fluid treatment system. The lamp assembly can include an inductive secondary, first and second electrodes coupled to the inductive secondary, and a lamp including a dielectric barrier interposed between the first and second electrodes. The dielectric barrier can define a discharge chamber including a discharge gas, and one of the first and second electrodes can extend within the discharge chamber. The inductive secondary can be adapted to receive power from a nearby inductive primary to promote a dielectric barrier discharge in the discharge chamber. The resulting dielectric barrier discharge can generate ultraviolet light for the treatment of air or water, or for other applications. | 12-08-2011 |
20110303589 | GRAVITY FEED WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM - A portable water treatment system includes at least one sub-system to treat water including a flocculation system, a chlorination system, and a bio-sand filter system. The water treatment system may include multiple sub-systems for treating water that feed into one another. The sand filter system may include a mini bio-sand filter, a foam filter, or a pressed block filter. The flocculation system may include a tank bottom that urges settling particles toward a sump and a ladle that removes settled particles. A manual pump or siphon may be included in the water treatment system. | 12-15-2011 |
20120000903 | SMART COOKWARE - An inductively powered cooking appliance and an associated wireless power supply for producing an electromagnetic field. The cooking appliance may include a secondary and a metal portion where the wireless power supply is capable of providing power to both. The cooking appliance may communicate with the wireless power supply to control the temperature of the metal portion and the amount of power transferred to the secondary. A smart handle connected to the secondary may be capable of performing various functions. The smart handle may also be capable of displaying and monitoring temperature. | 01-05-2012 |
20120001644 | SPATIAL TRACKING SYSTEM AND METHOD - The specification discloses a simple and effective system for tracking position and rotation of an object or portable device located within an electromagnetic field. The electromagnetic field may be produced by a primary coil, which inductively couples with one or more secondary coils located within a portable device. The relative strength of this inductive coupling may be used to determine the position, rotation, or both of the portable device relative to the primary coil. | 01-05-2012 |
20120112552 | SELECTIVELY CONTROLLABLE ELECTROMAGNETIC SHIELDING - A selectively controllable electromagnetic shield having an electromagnetic shielding material and a mechanism for selectively generating an aperture in the shield. The mechanism for selectively generating an aperture may be a magnetic field source that generates a magnetic field of sufficient strength to substantially saturate all or a portion of the shielding material. For example, a permanent magnet or DC electromagnet may be used to selectively saturate the shield. In its un-saturated state, the magnetic shield has a high permeability and functions as a flux path for the magnetic field. Once saturated, the permeability of the shield is substantially reduced so that the magnetic field lines are no longer drawn into the shield to the same degree. As a result, once saturated, a substantially greater amount of the electromagnetic field may flow through or around the shield in the saturated region. | 05-10-2012 |
20120112553 | WIRELESS POWER SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH IMPROVED ALIGNMENT - A wireless power system that may align a portable electronic device with an inductive wireless power supply. The induction coils used for transferring power wirelessly may be used as DC electromagnets to align the portable electronic device with the inductive wireless power supply. A DC current may be supplied to the primary coil and to the secondary coil to generate DC electromagnetic fields and attractive force between the primary and secondary coils. This attractive force may be used for alignment. | 05-10-2012 |
20120145618 | GRAVITY FEED WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM WITH OXIDATION AND DISINFECTION STEPS - A portable water treatment system includes at least one sub-system to treat water including a primary disinfection system and a residual disinfection system. The water treatment system may include multiple sub-systems for treating water that feed into one another. The residual disinfectant may be administered to the water at a level below the taste threshold to prevent backgrowth of bacteria while leaving the taste of the water unaffected. The portable water treatment system may be designed to dispense water at a high-flow rate. | 06-14-2012 |
20130113423 | INDUCTIVE POWER SUPPLY - In one aspect, the present invention provides a wireless power supply having a plunger for mechanically interconnecting a remote device with the power supply. The plunger may be extendable/retractable to interfit with the remote device. In a second aspect, the present invention provides a wireless power supply with a movable primary that allows for close alignment between the primary and the secondary when the remote device is disposed within a range of different positions with respect to the charging surface. The movable primary may, for example, be coupled to the remote device by a peg, a plunger or a magnet. Alternatively, the position of the movable primary may be adjusted manually. In a third aspect, the present invention provides a charging bowl having a plurality of charging stations disposed about a common axis. Each charging station may include a movable primary that permits some freedom in positioning of the remote device on the charging surface. In a fourth aspect, the present invention provides a wireless power supply having a manually movable primary. | 05-09-2013 |
20140035387 | POWER SUPPLY - In one aspect, the present invention provides a universal power supply for wired and wireless electronic devices. In a second aspect, the present invention provides a universal power supply that is reconfigurable to provide a wide range of power supply options. | 02-06-2014 |
20140045405 | INDUCTIVE TOY VEHICLE - An inductively powered vehicle and an inductive charging segment. The vehicle may include a secondary coil, a drive motor, an electrical power storage device connected between said secondary coil and said drive motor, and a wireless communications unit. The charging segment may include a primary coil, a sense circuit operable to detect the presence of the vehicle based on a change in the detected impedance of the primary coil, and a power control unit operable to provide a time-varying current to the primary coil when the vehicle traverses the charging segment. The primary coil is positioned adjacent a track upper surface. The vehicle drive motor may be operable at first and second speed settings, and a remote control device can provide operating instructions to the vehicle wireless communications unit. | 02-13-2014 |
20150242660 | POINT OF SALE INDUCTIVE SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems and methods for the identification, powering and control of products and product packaging. The systems can include a point of sale display having a contactless power supply. The contactless power supply can provide a source of wireless power for products and product packaging. The products and product packaging can include light emitting diodes, e-ink displays and printed speaker circuits that activate as the operating frequency of the contactless power supply varies. Other embodiments include product level sensors, inductive reader networks, printed temperature sensors, product alignment systems, passive identification circuits and methods for controlling operation of the same. | 08-27-2015 |
20150273381 | AIR TREATMENT SYSTEM - An air treatment system having an improved control system. The control system may include a dynamic “dead front” display that varies the display based on mode of operation. The display may include capacitive touch sensors and include an array of capacitive film segments or traces integrated into the display. The control system may include a self-contained electronics module that can be tested and calibrated before installation in the ATS. A dust sensor assembly may be integrated into the electronics module. The front cover may be attached with a mechanical attachment at the top and a magnetic attachment on the bottom. The ATS may include a filter retainer assembly with a rotating clip configured to perform in a cam-like manner to firmly clamp the particulate filter and carbon filter in place. | 10-01-2015 |
20150273382 | AIR TREATMENT SYSTEM - An air treatment system having an improved control system. The control system may include a dynamic “dead front” display that varies the display based on mode of operation. The display may include capacitive touch sensors and include an array of capacitive film segments or traces integrated into the display. The control system may include a self-contained electronics module that can be tested and calibrated before installation in the ATS. A dust sensor assembly may be integrated into the electronics module. The front cover may be attached with a mechanical attachment at the top and a magnetic attachment on the bottom. The ATS may include a filter retainer assembly with a rotating clip configured to perform in a cam-like manner to firmly clamp the particulate filter and carbon filter in place. | 10-01-2015 |
William T. Symonds, Iii, San Francisco, CA US
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William T. Tingle, Eureka, MO US
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20110153372 | Extended Web enabled Business to Business Computer System for Rental Vehicle Services - An Internet-enabled rental vehicle reservation management method and system are disclosed. Via the system and method, authorized purchasers can select a rental vehicle service provider from a among a plurality of competitive rental vehicle service providers via at least one graphical user interface (GUI) menu, and the authorized purchasers can further interact with the system and method to (1) automatically book a rental vehicle reservation with a selected competitive rental vehicle service provider without human intervention on the part of personnel of the selected competitive rental vehicle service provider operating the computer system and (2) manage the booked rental vehicle reservation. In an exemplary embodiment, the reservations created and managed through the system and method are replacement rental vehicles and the authorized purchasers are insurance company personnel. | 06-23-2011 |
20110153375 | Method and System for Managing Rental Vehicle Reservations with User Authorization Limits - An Internet-enabled rental vehicle reservation management method and system are disclosed. Via the system and method, authorization limits can be assigned to the users who create and manage replacement rental vehicle reservations through the system, where these authorization limits impose financial commitment monetary limits that the users can make on replacement rental vehicle reservations over a specified period of time. In an exemplary embodiment, these authorization limits are customized on a per user basis. | 06-23-2011 |
20130159033 | Extended Web Enabled Multi-Featured Business To Business Computer System For Rental Vehicle Services - A method and apparatus are disclosed for use in connection with managing rental vehicle reservations where the authorization periods for rental vehicle reservations can be automatically extended in response to various conditions being met. In an exemplary embodiment, an authorization period for a rental vehicle reservation for a replacement vehicle corresponding to a disabled vehicle can be automatically extended based on vehicle repair data for the disabled vehicle. In another exemplary embodiment, an authorization period for a rental vehicle reservation for a replacement vehicle corresponding to a disabled vehicle can be automatically extended if an extension request is within certain predetermined limits. | 06-20-2013 |
20130218614 | Extended Web enabled Business to Business Computer System for Rental Vehicles Services - An Internet-enabled rental vehicle reservation management method and system are disclosed. Via the system and method, rental vehicle transactions corresponding to replacement rental vehicle reservations can be managed throughout their operational lives over the Internet and through a plurality of graphical user interface screens, whereby teams of users are organized into work groups to share in the management of the reservations. | 08-22-2013 |
20130246104 | Extended Web Enabled Multi-Featured Business To Business Computer System For Rental Vehicle Services - A method and apparatus are disclosed for use in connection with managing rental vehicle reservations where different parties can be empowered to perform various management actions on the reservations. In this way, the workload with respect to reservation management can be spread over multiple parties. In a disclosed embodiment, the different parties can be parties such as insurance companies, repair facilities, assist companies, credit hire companies, lawyers, and fleet management companies. | 09-19-2013 |
20140052478 | Method and System for Marketing Vehicles for Sale or Lease to Replace Totaled Vehicles - Methods and systems are disclosed for marketing vehicles for sale or lease to drivers whose ordinary vehicles have been totaled. In an exemplary embodiment, data about a totaled vehicle may be entered by an insurance adjuster into a computer system, and this data can be leveraged to trigger the marketing of vehicles for sale or lease to a driver to replace the totaled vehicle. | 02-20-2014 |
William T. Veno, Thornton, CO US
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20090141393 | DUAL SIDED TAPE STORAGE DEVICE AND DUAL SIDED TAPE DRIVE - A data storage device is provided with a housing having an access opening, a pair of tape reels and dual sided data tape. The access opening is adjacent to a tape path for access of each tape side. A tape drive is provided with a pair of read/write heads, each having a first position to receive the tape, and a second position for engaging one side of the tape for performing a read/write function. A method is disclosed for reading and/or writing data with a data storage device by providing a housing having an access opening, a pair of tape reels, and dual sided tape. The data storage device is loaded to a tape drive having a pair of read/write heads that are actuated to engage the data tape sides. The tape is conveyed along the pair of read/write heads while a read/write function is performed. | 06-04-2009 |
William T. White, Iv, Decatur, GA US
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20120200414 | Method and System for Alerting Drivers - Methods and systems in accordance with the present invention provide an alerting alarm system designed to keep drowsy or otherwise inattentive drivers safe while driving. The system comprises an electronic device which comprises an ON/OFF switch, a reset button, a power source; for example a battery housing; a cover, a sound producing member, and a speaker. In some implementations, the device may be permanently affixed within the passenger compartment of a car. In other implementations, the device may be detachably affixed within the passenger compartment of a car. In still further implementations, the device may be free standing, and placed wherever the user desires without being affixed to anything. | 08-09-2012 |
William T. Wyatt, Ii, Greenville, TX US
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20150076825 | INLINE ELECTRIC GENERATOR WITH MAGNETICALLY SUSPENDED AXIAL FLOW OPEN CENTER IMPELLER - An electric power generator for placement inline with a conduit comprises a substantially cylindrical housing defining a non-magnetic elongated chamber configured to be coupled to the conduit so that a fluid flowing in the conduit flows through the elongated chamber, an impeller defining a central channel disposed in the elongated chamber and an inner surface of the central channel having a plurality of blade members shaping fluid flow in the central channel, where the impeller further including a matrix of permanent magnets secured to an exterior surface wall. The generator further comprises a copper coil assembly coupled to the substantially cylindrical housing and comprising a plurality of copper coils arranged circumferentially about the cylindrical housing, and configured to interact with the matrix of permanent magnets to generate electricity when the impeller rotates due to fluid flowing in the central channel and acting on the blade members. | 03-19-2015 |
William T. Zaumen, Palo Alto, CA US
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20100180195 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR HARDWARE XML ACCELERATION - A method and apparatus for accelerating processing of a structured document. A hardware XML accelerator includes one or more processors (e.g., CMT processors), one or more hardware XML parser units, one or more cryptographic units and various interfaces (e.g., to memory, a network, a communication bus). An XML document may be processed in its entirety or may be parsed in segments (e.g., as it is received). A parser unit parses a document or segment character by character, validates characters, assembles tokens from the document, extracts data, generates token headers (to describe tokens and data) and forwards the token headers and data for consumption by an application. A cryptographic unit may enforce web security, XML security or some other security scheme, by providing encryption/decryption functionality, computing digital signatures, etc. Software processing, bus utilization and latencies (e.g., memory, bus) are greatly reduced, thereby providing significantly improved XML processing and security processing throughput. | 07-15-2010 |