Williams, CO
Adam Williams, Denver, CO US
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20100274837 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR UPDATING COMPUTER MEMORY AND FILE LOCATIONS WITHIN VIRTUAL COMPUTING ENVIRONMENTS - The present invention provides systems and methods for dynamically updating computer memory and modifying function requests within virtual computing environments. Methods for updating computer memory environmental variables may comprise methods for modifying, computer processes, methods for providing client applications to capture and respond to information requests, and methods for configuring application frameworks to capture and respond to information requests. | 10-28-2010 |
Adam Williams, Aurora, CO US
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20100088360 | METHODS FOR DYNAMICALLY UPDATING VIRTUAL DESKTOPS OR VIRTUAL APPLICATIONS - Methods and systems for dynamically updating a computer system are provided. In some embodiments, these methods and systems collect information pertaining to a desktop unit in access by a user; provide the information to a network service on a server; send the information to a network service associated with a desired service; send the information to a user session; update a desktop unit variable; and initiate an event based on the updated unit variable. | 04-08-2010 |
20100088397 | SYSTEMS FOR DYNAMICALLY UPDATING VIRTUAL DESKTOPS OR VIRTUAL APPLICATIONS - Methods and systems for dynamically updating a computer system are provided. In some embodiments, these methods and systems collect information pertaining to a desktop unit in access by a user; provide the information to a network service on a server; send the information to a network service associated with a desired service; send the information to a user session; update a desktop unit variable; and initiate an event based on the updated unit variable. | 04-08-2010 |
20110083081 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ALLOWING A USER TO CONTROL THEIR COMPUTING ENVIRONMENT WITHIN A VIRTUAL COMPUTING ENVIRONMENT - The present invention provides systems and methods for allowing a user to control their computing environment within a virtual computing environment. Specifically, various systems and methods as provided by the present invention allow for users to configure their computing environment within a virtual computing environment based on changing locations within a single computing session. Depending on the embodiment, the system and method may be used for sessions provided by an application control environment or a virtual computing environment. Embodiments of the invention allow for user control of the computing environment based on user policy rules. These user policy rules may be used to implement access control on users of the computing session. | 04-07-2011 |
20120092693 | CENTRALIZED PRINT DRIVER DISTRIBUTION IN A DISTRIBUTED PRINTING ENVIRONMENT - Methods, systems, and devices are described for centralized print driver distribution in a distributed printing environment. A set of drivers may be stored at one or more centralized data stores, and distributed to print servers. This distribution may occur on a per-print job basis. Drivers may be automatically removed from the print servers based on certain criteria. | 04-19-2012 |
20120092719 | CENTRALIZED PRINT JOB ROUTING IN A DISTRIBUTED PRINTING ENVIRONMENT - Methods, systems, and devices are described for centralized print job routing in a distributed printing environment. A data store may include a first table of identifiers for printers, a second table of identifiers for print servers, a third table of identifiers for drivers, and an association between identifiers of the first, second, and third tables. A print router may be configured to determine a printer selected for a print job. Based on the association between the identifiers of the first, second, and third tables, the print router may map a print server to the selected printer and a driver to the print server. | 04-19-2012 |
20120092720 | DYNAMIC PRINT JOB ROUTING IN A DISTRIBUTED PRINTING ENVIRONMENT - Methods, systems, and devices are described for dynamic print job routing in a distributed printing environment. A data store may include a set of rules for dynamically determining an identified print job destination based on at least one characteristic of a print job generated by a print job source. A rules engine may be configured to receive a notification of the print job, identify the characteristic of the print job from the received notification, and apply the set of rules in the data store to the identified characteristic of the print job to dynamically determine an updated print job destination for the print job. The updated print job destination is associated with at least one printer. | 04-19-2012 |
20120092721 | DYNAMIC PRINT SERVER GENERATION IN A DISTRIBUTED PRINTING ENVIRONMENT - Methods, systems, and devices are described for dynamic print server generation in a distributed printing environment. A data store may store multiple operating systems. A central server computer system is in communication with the data store. The central server computer system may receive notification of a print job, select a printer for the print job, map a stored driver to the selected printer, select an operating system associated with the driver from the data store, and dynamically load the operating system associated with the driver to generate a print server for the print job. | 04-19-2012 |
20120092722 | MANAGING PRINTER FEEDBACK IN A DISTRIBUTED PRINTING ENVIRONMENT - Methods, systems, and devices are described for dynamic print server generation in a distributed printing environment. In these methods, systems, and devices, a print router may receive a print job from a print source over a unidirectional print data path. The print router may transmit the print job to a print job destination associated with a printer of a number of printers in communication with the print router. The print router may receive a message from the printer and transmit the message from the printer to the print job source over a network path separate from the unidirectional print data path. | 04-19-2012 |
20120092723 | BIDIRECTIONAL PRINT ROUTER COMMUNICATIONS IN A DISTRIBUTED PRINTING ENVIRONMENT - Methods, systems, and devices are described for bidirectional print router communication in a distributed printing environment. In these methods, systems, and devices, a print router receives a print job from a print job source over a unidirectional print data path. The print router forwards the print job to a first print job destination associated with a first printer, and receives a first message from the first printer. The first message may be forwarded to the print job source, and a second message from the print job source may also be received. The print job is then transmitted from the print router to a second print job destination associated with a second printer based on the first message from the first printer, a set of rules, and/or the second message received from the print job source. | 04-19-2012 |
20120185527 | DISTRIBUTED VIRTUAL DESKTOP ARCHITECTURE - Methods, systems, and devices are described for providing distributed virtual desktops. In these methods, systems, and devices, a first user is authenticated at a first machine communicatively coupled with a server computer system. A second machine communicatively coupled with the server computer system is selected to host an operating system session associated with the first user. Input/output functionality for the operating system session associated with the first user is assigned to the first machine, and the first machine is instructed to communicate with the second machine such that the input/output functionality provided by the first machine is mapped to the operating system session associated with the first user at the second machine. | 07-19-2012 |
20120185528 | SESSION ALLOCATION FOR DISTRIBUTED VIRTUAL DESKTOP ARCHITECTURE - Methods, systems, and devices are described for allocating sessions in a distributed virtual desktop architecture. Multiple machines may each be configured to host at least one operating session and provide an input/output functionality. A data store may store a set of rules for identifying a session machine to host an operating system session associated with a user. A server computer system may be communicatively coupled with the data store and with each of the machines. The server computer system may authenticate the user at a first machine, enforce the set of rules to identify a session machine from the plurality of machines to host an operating system associated with the user, and instruct the first machine to communicate with the identified session machine such that the input/output functionality provided by the first machine is mapped to the operating system session associated with the user at the session machine. | 07-19-2012 |
20120203895 | Trending Engine for Virtual Computing Environment - Methods, systems, devices, and computer program products are described to monitor trends in workflow in a virtual computing environment, and adapt a session according to these monitored trends. Sessions may be monitored based on a type of user involved, a type of machine or application accessed, and/or specific locations. The workflow of a user within a session may be monitored as well. Certain correlations between past and future actions are identified. Future events may be anticipated or predicted based on an association between events, types of users, types of machines and applications, and/or specific locations. Using this trending information, workflow can be anticipated and sessions can be adapted proactively. | 08-09-2012 |
20120203906 | Pre-Access Location-Based Rule Initiation in a Virtual Computing Environment - Methods, systems, and devices are described for updating resource access permissions in a virtual computing environment. In these methods, systems, and devices, a host computer system determines that a user associated with an existing session has moved from a first location to a second location, identifies at least one pre-access rule based on the second location, applies the at least one pre-access rule to the existing session before authenticating the user for access to the existing session in response to the determination that the user has moved to the second location, and authenticates the user at the second location for access to the existing session after the at least one pre-access rule has been applied to the existing session. | 08-09-2012 |
20120204235 | Updating Resource Access Permissions in a Virtual Computing Environment - Methods, systems, and devices are described for updating resource access permissions in a virtual computing environment. In these methods, systems, and devices, a host computer system determines that a user associated with an existing session has moved from a first location associated with a first set of access permissions to a second location associated with a second set of access permissions. The second set of access permissions is applied at the host computer to the existing session based on the determination that the user has moved to the second location. The user is then allowed to access the existing session from the second location according to the second set of access permissions. | 08-09-2012 |
20120216298 | Pre-Access Location-Based Rule Initiation In a Virtual Computing Environment - Methods, systems, and devices are described for updating resource access permissions in a virtual computing environment. In these methods, systems, and devices, a host computer system determines that a user associated with an existing session has moved from a first location to a second location, identifies at least one pre-access rule based on the second location, applies the at least one pre-access rule to the existing session before authenticating the user for access to the existing session in response to the determination that the user has moved to the second location, and authenticates the user at the second location for access to the existing session after the at least one pre-access rule has been applied to the existing session. | 08-23-2012 |
20120271881 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR UPDATING COMPUTER MEMORY AND FILE LOCATIONS WITHIN VIRTUAL COMPUTING ENVIRONMENTS - The present invention provides systems and methods for dynamically updating computer memory and modifying function requests within virtual computing environments. Methods for updating computer memory environmental variables may comprise methods for modifying, computer processes, methods for providing client applications to capture and respond to information requests, and methods for configuring application frameworks to capture and respond to information requests. | 10-25-2012 |
20130086648 | UPDATING RESOURCE ACCESS PERMISSIONS IN A VIRTUAL COMPUTING ENVIRONMENT - Methods, systems, and devices are described for updating resource access permissions in a virtual computing environment. In these methods, systems, and devices, a host computer system determines that a user associated with an existing session has moved from a first location associated with a first set of access permissions to a second location associated with a second set of access permissions. The second set of access permissions is applied at the host computer to the existing session based on the determination that the user has moved to the second location. The user is then allowed to access the existing session from the second location according to the second set of access permissions. | 04-04-2013 |
20130094060 | DYNAMIC PRINT JOB ROUTING IN A DISTRIBUTED PRINTING ENVIRONMENT - Methods, systems, and devices are described for dynamic print job routing in a distributed printing environment. A data store may include a set of rules for dynamically determining an identified print job destination based on at least one characteristic of a print job generated by a print job source. A rules engine may be configured to receive a notification of the print job, identify the characteristic of the print job from the received notification, and apply the set of rules in the data store to the identified characteristic of the print job to dynamically determine an updated print job destination for the print job. The updated print job destination is associated with at least one printer. | 04-18-2013 |
20130185385 | DYNAMICALLY MULTIPLEXING USER SESSIONS AMONG MULTIPLE TERMINAL DEVICES - Methods, systems, and devices are described for dynamically multiplexing user sessions among multiple terminal devices. A switch device establishes a session with a host device on behalf of a user logged in to a first terminal device communicatively coupled with the switch device. The switch device forwards packets received from the host device to the first terminal device, the packets associated with the session. The switch device may receive a selection of a second terminal for association with the session while maintaining the session with the host device on behalf of the user. The switch device forwards at least a portion of the packets associated with the session from the host device to the second terminal device responsive to receiving the selection of the second terminal device. | 07-18-2013 |
20130185393 | DYNAMICALLY MULTIPLEXING USER SESSIONS AMONG MULTIPLE TERMINAL DEVICES - Methods, systems, and devices are described for dynamically multiplexing user sessions among multiple terminal devices. A switch device establishes a session with a host device on behalf of a user logged in to a first terminal device communicatively coupled with the switch device. The switch device forwards packets received from the host device to the first terminal device, the packets associated with the session. The switch device may receive a selection of a second terminal for association with the session while maintaining the session with the host device on behalf of the user. The switch device forwards at least a portion of the packets associated with the session from the host device to the second terminal device responsive to receiving the selection of the second terminal device. | 07-18-2013 |
20130185772 | DYNAMICALLY UPDATING A SESSION BASED ON LOCATION DATA FROM AN AUTHENTICATION DEVICE - Systems, devices, methods, and software are described for dynamically updating a session based on location data from an access device, such as an access card reader. In one example, a method of managing at least one centrally hosted virtual session may include: associating a user with a virtual session, a first terminal device, and a first location at a central server computer system; receiving a notification at the central server computer system that an access token associated with the user has been received at an access device associated with a second terminal device and a second location; associating the virtual session with the second location in response to the notification; and updating the virtual session at the first terminal device according to at least one location-based rule associated with the second location. | 07-18-2013 |
20130191903 | DUAL FACTOR AUTHENTICATION WITH A PROGRAMMABLE TERMINAL DEVICE - Systems, devices, methods, and software are described for managing virtual sessions based on dual factor authentication. A central server computer system may authenticate a user of a terminal device based on at least one user authentication credential and a unique device identifier received from the terminal device. The virtual session may be associated with the terminal device based on the received unique device identifier and the at least one user authentication credential. The virtual session may be updated according to at least one rule based on the association of the virtual session of the user with the terminal device | 07-25-2013 |
20130205373 | ADAPTING AUTHENTICATION FLOW BASED ON WORKFLOW EVENTS - Systems, devices, and methods are disclosed for managing virtual sessions. A plurality of workflow events may be received at a central server computer system from a plurality of different terminal devices. A context of a user associated with a virtual session at the central server computer system may be determined, and an authentication flow for the user may be determined based on the context of the user and at least one of the received workflow events. The user may be authenticated for access to the virtual session at a terminal device according to the determined authentication flow. | 08-08-2013 |
20130332591 | DYNAMIC SCRIPT INTERPRETATION IN REMOTE CONTEXTS - Systems, devices, and methods for dynamically interpreting a script in a remote context are provided. A host device begins an interpretation of a script according to local context data of the host device. The script may be associated with a virtual session hosted by the host device on behalf of a terminal device communicatively coupled with the host computing device. The host device may recognize a language element in the script that indicates a portion of the script associated with interpretation according to local context data of the terminal device. The host device may receive results of an interpretation of the indicated portion of the script according to the local context data of the terminal device. The host device may continue interpreting the script according to the context data of the host computing device using the received results. | 12-12-2013 |
20130332727 | ACCESS TOKEN EVENT VIRTUALIZATION - Systems, devices, and methods are disclosed for access token event virtualization. An access token may be received at a central server computer system from a terminal device. The access token event may indicate that an access device associated with the terminal device has received an access token. A virtual session associated with the received access token event may be identified at the central server computer system, and a set of rules may be applied to the received access token event and the identified virtual session to determine an action associated with the identified virtual session. The central server computer system may transmit an instruction to at least one device communicatively coupled with the central server computer system to carry out the action associated with the identified virtual session. | 12-12-2013 |
20140012892 | DEVICE COLLABORATION IN A VIRTUAL SESSION - Methods, systems, and devices are described for using a central server computer system disposed to dynamically manage collaboration between terminal devices and peripheral devices during a virtual session. The central server computer system may associate a peripheral device with a virtual session hosted by a host device. The virtual session may be further associated with a terminal device communicatively coupled with the central server computer system. The central server computer system may establish a connection between the central server computer system and the peripheral device; forward peripheral data between the peripheral device and the host device such that the virtual session perceives the peripheral device as locally connected to the host device; and forward user interface data associated with the virtual session between the host device and the terminal device. | 01-09-2014 |
20140025740 | COLLABORATION ACTIVITY INITIATION - Systems, devices, and methods are described for initiating collaboration activities among multiple terminal devices. A central server computer system may receive a trigger event for a collaboration activity at a central server computer system; identify a set of participants in the collaboration activity; identify a current device associated with each of the identified participants; and apply a set of rules to the received trigger event and the identified participants to preemptively establish a bridge for the collaboration activity between each of the identified devices prior to a start of the collaboration activity. | 01-23-2014 |
Amanda Jo Williams, Colorado Springs, CO US
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20120124204 | APPLICATION INFRASTRUCTURE PLATFORM (AIP) - Disclosed is an application infrastructure platform (AIP) having an application service provider (ASP) environment including multiple ASP systems providing application services to customers, and a common services environment including hardware and software and management systems providing to the ASP systems applications and integrated application, back-office, and management services used by the ASP systems in delivering their application services to their customers. In another aspect, the AIP is associated with a development and test bed environment which conducts product and service development and testing. | 05-17-2012 |
Andrew Williams, Highlands Ranch, CO US
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20120247234 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SAMPLING A FLUID - A system for sampling a fluid includes a conduit having an inner surface with a substantially constant, unobstructed diameter between upstream and downstream points. A sample line having an inlet and outlet provides fluid communication outside of the conduit. An inlet port in the sample line is radially inward from the upstream point and faces substantially upstream inside the conduit. A sensor is in fluid communication with the sample line. A method for sampling a fluid includes providing fluid communication through a sample line to a conduit having an inner surface with a substantially constant, unobstructed diameter between upstream and downstream points, wherein the sample line has an inlet port radially inward from an upstream point and facing substantially upstream inside the conduit. The method further includes flowing at least a portion of the fluid through a sensor in fluid communication with the sample line. | 10-04-2012 |
Becky Williams, Lakewood, CO US
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20130282652 | METHOD, APPARATUS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR CONTENT MANAGEMENT - A method for managing content is provided. The method may include, by a content management apparatus, receiving a content request, searching for content information associated with the request, and causing writing of missing content information to an alert file. The method may provide default content information when content information is not otherwise located. A content request may comprise an application and context name. A response from a content management apparatus may comprise a location and map identifier used by a calling apparatus to locate and cause display of content. The method may provide synchronization capabilities in which content referenced by an application is searched for in order to track missing content in an alerts file, and to track the synchronization history or status of an application in a synchronization log. Corresponding systems, apparatuses, and computer program products are also provided. | 10-24-2013 |
Blake Andrew Williams, Colorado Springs, CO US
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20080307488 | Systems And Methods For Enterprise Security With Collaborative Peer To Peer Architecture - Systems and methods authenticate a device to operate within an enterprise system with an enterprise policy. An agent, installed on the device, analyzes the device to determine profile information of the device. The determined profile information is sent to a type 2 super peer that verifies whether the profile information conforms to the enterprise policy. If the profile information conforms to the enterprise policy, an agent trust credential is generated, within the type 2 super peer, for the agent, based upon the profile information, and issued to the agent. Authenticity of the device is verified based upon the agent trust credential. If the device is authenticated, communications with the device are permitted. If the device is not authenticated, communications with the device is prevented. In another embodiment, a method restores a device to conform to a system policy. A snapshot of critical components of the device is taken while the device is in compliance with the system policy. The critical components are monitored to identify critical components that differ from the critical components of the snapshot. If differing critical components are detected, the device is restored to conform with system policy by replacing differing critical components based upon the snapshot. | 12-11-2008 |
Bradley B. Williams, Denver, CO US
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20110225254 | AUTOMATIC DISPLAY OF EMAIL DISTRIBUTION LISTS - Embodiments of the present invention are directed generally to autocompete functionality in messaging applications. The autocomplete functionality, for example, generates frequently and/or recently used distribution lists or groups, performs keyword searches to identify recipient identifiers, and provides convenient modification of existing distribution lists or groups. | 09-15-2011 |
Brian R. Williams, Fort Collins, CO US
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20100193610 | SHOWERHEAD WITH TUBE CONNECTORS - Output of a showerhead system is selectable between a plurality of spray modes using a control mode selector located adjacent to a shower pipe. The showerhead system also includes an adjustment mechanism located near or about the shower pipe to pivotably adjust the position of the showerhead. The showerhead system also has dual support structures in the form of arms extending between the control mode selector and the showerhead. The dual arms each house one or more hoses that may be flexible and transport water from the mode selector can be adjusted to direct water to individual hoses or simultaneously to multiple hoses. | 08-05-2010 |
20100261134 | PUMP FOR DENTAL WATER JET - A pump for an oral irrigator includes a pump chassis, an eccentric end plate movably connected to the pump chassis, a first alignment shaft connected to the pump chassis, a second alignment shaft connected to the eccentric end plate, a first gear rotating around a longitudinal axis of the first alignment shaft, and a second gear engaging the first gear and rotating around a longitudinal axis of the second alignment shaft. By selectively moving the eccentric end plate relative to the pump chassis selectively moves the second gear relative to the first gear. | 10-14-2010 |
20100261137 | VIBRATION DAMPING FOR DENTAL WATER JET - An apparatus for providing a pressurized water stream for cleaning gums and teeth includes a base unit defining a cavity. The cavity contains a pump, which may move pressurized water from a reservoir to a tip in fluid communication with the pump. The pump may be secured within the cavity by at least one vibration reduction mount. Fluid may flow from the reservoir and ultimately into the tip to provide oral irrigation and/or cleaning of the teeth, gums, and tongue. The base may include a plurality of footings that elevate the base unit above a surface supporting the base unit. Also, the base may include a basin for receiving a reservoir. The basin may include a reservoir valve initially biased to a closed position and operationally attached to the reservoir, and a tube projection connected to the base unit and opening the valve when the reservoir is received within the basin. The basin and the reservoir are configured to guide the reservoir valve adjacent to the tube projection. | 10-14-2010 |
20100266980 | ADJUSTABLE FLOW REGULATOR FOR DENTAL WATER JET - A dental water jet apparatus for adjusting a pressurized water stream from a pump to a tip moves pressurized water from a reservoir to a tip in fluid communication with the pump. A flow control knob may be turned to selectively adjust the water pressure supplied by the tip between a minimum and a maximum value. When the flow control knob is turned in a first direction, the volume of fluid directed towards the tip decreases and the volume of fluid returned to an inlet of the pump increases. Fluid may flow from the reservoir and ultimately into the tip to provide oral irrigation and/or cleaning of the teeth, gums, and tongue. | 10-21-2010 |
20100330527 | DENTAL WATER JET IRRIGATOR HANDLE - An irrigator handle to be used with a water jet apparatus for cleaning gums and teeth includes a visual indicator to let a user know when a tip has been properly attached to the handle. The handle in some embodiments also includes an audible indicator to let the user know when the tip has been properly attached. The handle has a pause button attached to plunger to restrict water flow when the pause button is depressed. | 12-30-2010 |
20110097683 | DENTAL WATER JET WITH STORAGE CONTAINER RESERVOIR COVER - A dental water jet provides a pressurized water stream for cleaning gums and teeth. The embodiment includes a base unit defining a cavity. The cavity contains a pump, which may move pressurized water from a reservoir to a tip in fluid communication with the pump. A flow control knob may be turned to selectively adjust the water pressure supplied by the tip between a minimum and a maximum value. The reservoir may be removed from the base unit so that it may be filled with the fluid. The reservoir may support a container for storing tips or other items. Fluid may flow from the reservoir and ultimately into the tip to provide oral irrigation and/or cleaning of the teeth, gums, and tongue. | 04-28-2011 |
20110139149 | BOTTLE FOR SINUS CAVITY RINSE - A vessel for use in rinsing a user's nasal cavities includes a main body, a spout, a self-sealing nozzle, and a flow control valve actuable by the user. The spout extends off of the main body and the elastomeric nozzle attached to the spout defines an outer skirt having a deflectable free end upon contact with the walls of the user's nasal cavity. A vacuum breaker valve is formed in a top portion of the main body for actuation by the user to control the flow of a fluid positioned in the vessel out of the nozzle. The main body may include gripping indentations along opposing sidewalls thereof. The spout may be integrally formed with the main body, and the spout and the nozzle may be detachably connected. | 06-16-2011 |
20110139824 | POT FOR SINUS CAVITY RINSE - A vessel for use in rinsing a user's nasal cavities includes a main body, a spout extending from the main body, a nozzle attached to the spout, and a handle forming an aperture in communication with the main body. The aperture is sealable by a user to control a flow of a fluid held in the main body out of the nozzle. The nozzle defines an outer skirt deflectable upon engagement with the walls of the user's nasal cavity. A lid is removably engageable with the main body, provides fluid ingress when removed, and creates a watertight seal between the lid and the main body when engaged with the main body. An annular raised periphery may surround the aperture for facilitating sealing of the aperture with the user's finger. | 06-16-2011 |
20150072303 | DENTAL WATER JET DEVICE - An apparatus for providing a pressurized water stream for cleaning gums and teeth. The embodiment includes a base unit defining a cavity. The cavity contains a pump, which may move pressurized water from a reservoir to a tip in fluid communication with the pump. The pump may be secured within the cavity by at least one vibration reduction mount. Fluid may flow from the reservoir and ultimately into the tip to provide oral irrigation and/or cleaning of the teeth, gums, and tongue. The base may include a plurality of footings that elevate the base unit above a surface supporting the base unit. Also, the base may include a basin for receiving a reservoir. The basin may include a reservoir valve initially biased to a closed position and operationally attached to the reservoir, and a tube projection connected to the base unit and opening the valve when the reservoir is received within the basin. The basin and the reservoir are configured to guide the reservoir valve adjacent to the tube projection. | 03-12-2015 |
Brian Randall Williams, Fort Collins, CO US
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20100065665 | SHOWER ASSEMBLY WITH RADIAL MODE CHANGER - A shower assembly having a plurality of spray modes for expelling water includes a housing having a water inflow and a water outflow. The shower assembly provides a manifold defining a cavity having a sidewall. One or more mode apertures formed in the sidewall of the cavity are in fluid communication with the water outflow. A radial mode changer provided in the shower assembly defines a hollow passageway in fluid communication with the water inflow, and further defines a plurality of recessed ports in fluid communication with the hollow passageway. The radial mode changer is rotatably received in the cavity of the manifold and may be rotated relative to the manifold to align at least one of the recessed ports with at least one of the mode apertures for providing flow from the water inflow into the water outflow via the radial mode changer. | 03-18-2010 |
20130119159 | Showerhead with Flow Directing Plates and Radial Mode Changer - A showerhead having a plurality of spray modes including a manifold defining a plurality of mode apertures, a front channel plate, a rear channel plate, and a radial mode changer. The front channel plate includes a plurality of front plate partitions connected to an exterior surface of the manifold. The front plate partitions define at least two channels, each channel of the at least two channels corresponds to one of the plurality of spray modes. The mode apertures in the manifold provide fluid communication between the manifold and the at least two channels. The rear channel plate encloses the at least two channels to form at least two chambers. When the radial mode changer is rotated, one or more of the ports of the radial mode changer is aligned with one or more of the mode apertures, and water flows through the radial mode changer into one of the chambers. | 05-16-2013 |
Bruce Williams, Fort Collins, CO US
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20120227221 | Clamp for Sanitary Fitting - A clamp for sanitary fittings includes a clamp body formed of a first arcuate member and a second arcuate member movable about a hinge assembly from an open configuration to a closed, latched configuration. The hinge assembly detachably couples the first arcuate member to the second arcuate member. The hinge assembly includes an arcuate finger extending from an end of the first arcuate member, a pin-receiving recess formed within the arcuate finger, and a post formed on an end of the second arcuate member. Upon assembly, the arcuate finger cradles around the post and the post fits within the pin-receiving recess. | 09-13-2012 |
20150211561 | CLAMP FOR SANITARY FITTING - A clamp for sanitary fittings includes a clamp body formed of a first arcuate member and a second arcuate member movable about a hinge assembly from an open configuration to a closed, latched configuration. The hinge assembly detachably couples the first arcuate member to the second arcuate member. The hinge assembly includes an arcuate finger extending from an end of the first arcuate member, a pin-receiving recess formed within the arcuate finger, and a post formed on an end of the second arcuate member. Upon assembly, the arcuate finger cradles around the post and the post fits within the pin-receiving recess. | 07-30-2015 |
Bruce A. Williams, Fort Collins, CO US
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20100001516 | LATCH ASSEMBLY FOR JOINING TWO CONDUITS - A latch assembly for connection of conduit, the assembly comprising a female portion and a male portion, wherein each of the female portion and the male portion have a shell and a connection device. The connection device of the female portion includes a connection assembly with a molded-in slot, a release button, and a raised rib or alternatively is a connection opening. The connection device of the male portion includes a cantilevered region with a ramped engagement feature or alternatively is a raised cantilevered release button. When connected the cantilevered region or button deflects to accommodate the female portion until the ramped engagement feature or button engages the molded-in slot or connection opening, thus releasing the deflection. Depressing the release button disengages the latch allowing separation of the assembly. | 01-07-2010 |
20120068457 | Latch Assembly for Joining Two Conduits - A latch assembly for connection of conduit, the assembly comprising a female portion and a male portion, wherein each of the female portion and the male portion have a shell and a connection device. The connection device of the female portion includes a connection assembly with a molded-in slot, a release button, and a raised rib or alternatively is a connection opening. The connection device of the male portion includes a cantilevered region with a ramped engagement feature or alternatively is a raised cantilevered release button. When connected the cantilevered region or button deflects to accommodate the female portion until the ramped engagement feature or button engages the molded-in slot or connection opening, thus releasing the deflection. Depressing the release button disengages the latch allowing separation of the assembly. | 03-22-2012 |
20120299290 | Latch Assembly for Joining Two Conduits - A latch assembly for connection of conduit, the assembly comprising a female portion and a male portion, wherein each of the female portion and the male portion have a shell and a connection device. The connection device of the female portion includes a connection assembly with a molded-in slot, a release button, and a raised rib or alternatively is a connection opening. The connection device of the male portion includes a cantilevered region with a ramped engagement feature or alternatively is a raised cantilevered release button. When connected the cantilevered region or button deflects to accommodate the female portion until the ramped engagement feature or button engages the molded-in slot or connection opening, thus releasing the deflection. Depressing the release button disengages the latch allowing separation of the assembly. | 11-29-2012 |
Bruce Alan Williams, Fort Collins, CO US
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20090256355 | RELEASABLE CONNECTION ASSEMBLY FOR JOINING TUBING SECTIONS - A connection assembly for creating a releasable fluid seal connection between two or more sections of tubing includes a male fitting and a female fitting. Connection assemblies generally include the male fitting having a pair of clasps that releasably interact with corresponding catch structures on the female fitting. Interactions between the female and male fittings can be rotatable with respect to the male and/or female fittings. Buckle structures are also disclosed having connection capabilities for a plurality of sections of tubing. | 10-15-2009 |
20110127767 | Releasable Connection Assembly for Joining Tubing Sections - A connection assembly for creating a releasable fluid seal connection between two or more sections of tubing includes a male fitting and a female fitting. Connection assemblies generally include the male fitting having a pair of clasps that releasably interact with corresponding catch structures on the female fitting. Interactions between the female and male fittings can be rotatable with respect to the male and/or female fittings. Buckle structures are also disclosed having connection capabilities for a plurality of sections of tubing. | 06-02-2011 |
Cameron Dean Williams, Denver, CO US
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20090094176 | PANDEMIC REMOTE ACCESS DESIGN - In one example embodiment, a system and method is illustrated that includes receiving user count information that includes a user count value and an address identifier. Further, an operation is executed that includes using the user count information to determine whether a limit variable has been exceeded. An operation is executed that removes a member, identified by the address identifier, from a load balancing pool, where the limit variable has been exceed by the user count information. A further operation is shown that includes introducing a device into the load balancing pool, where the user count information is less than or equal to the difference between the limit variable value and a buffer variable. | 04-09-2009 |
Carl D. Williams, Colorado Springs, CO US
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20110069443 | ELECTRONIC CONNECTORS AND FORM FACTOR ADAPTERS FOR ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS - A system and method for installing a peripheral device on a printed circuit board (PCB) is provided. In the system and method, the PCB has a board connector portion and the peripheral device has a device connector portion. The method includes providing a connector adapter housing enclosing a first mating portion configured for mating with the board connector portion and a second mating portion configured for mating with the device connector portion. The method also includes engaging the second mating portion with the device connector portion to position the first mating portion to extend substantially perpendicular to the surface of the PCB. The method further includes depositing the peripheral on the PCB using a motion substantially perpendicular to the surface of the PCB, the motion engaging the board connector portion and the first mating portion. | 03-24-2011 |
20120170214 | DROP-IN MOUNTING STRUCTURE FOR COMPUTING COMPONENTS UTILIZING CONTACT CONNECTORS - A drop-in computing component mounting system can include a contact connector and two drop-in mounting arms. The contact connector can be configured to provide a solderless connection between a computing component and an element of a computing environment. The two drop-in mounting arms can be attached to a mounting surface of the element of the computing environment. The two mounting arms can be aligned in parallel to each other at a spacing corresponding to the dimensions of the computing component being mounted. Each mounting arm can include a quantity of fastening fingers. The quantity and positioning of the fastening fingers can correspond to the quantity and positioning of fastening indentations upon the computing component being mounted. Placement of the computing component between the two mounting arms can engage the fastening fingers with their corresponding fastening indentations and can engage the contact connector. | 07-05-2012 |
Carl D. Williams, Manitou Springs, CO US
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20160053776 | ELECTRONIC MODULE WITH REMOVABLE FAN ASSEMBLY - A fan assembly for an electronics module is presented, the fan assembly includes a fan housing at least partially enclosing a fan, a first bracket assembly at a first end of the fan housing, the first bracket having a handle and a latching element, and a second bracket disposed on a second end of the fan housing. The handle is movable between an unlatched position for manual grasping of the handle and a latched position for allowing an air flow through the fan assembly. | 02-25-2016 |
Charles C. Williams, Centennial, CO US
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20140316997 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THE DYNAMIC PRESENTATION OF QUESTIONS AND/OR PROMPTS - Aspects of the present disclosure describe systems and methods for generating and presenting providing one or more questions and/or prompts to a customers that enable the customer to identify, diagnose, and/or resolve any technical problems the customer may currently be facing. Administrators may provide input to an interface, such as a graphical user interface (“GUI”), to automatically develop, arrange, group, and/or generate the series of questions/prompts provided to the customer. Other interfaces may be generated to receive input corresponding to the questions from other users and react to the input received from such users with appropriate responses or further questions. | 10-23-2014 |
Charles S. Williams, Golden, CO US
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20090236289 | Methods for Purging Absorptive Materials Used in the Removal of Contaminates from an Aqueous Medium - Methods, systems and apparatus are provided for purging an adsorptive material of entrapped particulates. Methods, systems and apparatus rely upon a reverse loop for reversing the flow of medium within an adsorption material, allowing particulates caught within the adsorption material to be preferentially moved through and out of the adsorption material. | 09-24-2009 |
Danny Alan Williams, Aurora, CO US
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20090205379 | Wristraint Flexible Handcuff - A flexible Nylon devise that makes an adjustable loop used to restrain a person. The devise is comprised of two straps and a center double O connector. The straps have teeth on one side and are smooth on the other. There is a lock housing on one end and the other is tapered for easy insertion. The double O connector is placed with each of the two straps inserting into one side of the connector. The tapered end is inserted into the open end of the lock then slides into lock forming a loop. As the strap travels through the housing it encounters a set of pawls on the base of the lock. The strap is now locked. Repeat the step, you now have a set of Flexible handcuffs. To release insert a universal Handcuff key turn counter clockwise one sixteenth of an inch 7 degrees to open. | 08-20-2009 |
Dave E. Williams, Loveland, CO US
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20080211330 | CONTROLLER FOR AC GENERATOR - A control system that can accommodate the wide variations in the output of a generator, such as a permanent magnet alternator, while providing an output with relatively uniform phase ripple. The control system includes a zero crossing detector and variable ramp generator for generating control signals to a switching rectifier to generate a regulated DC signal. | 09-04-2008 |
20110025143 | CONTROLLER FOR AC GENERATOR - A control system that can accommodate the wide variations in the output of a generator, such as a permanent magnet alternator, while providing an output with relatively uniform phase ripple. The control system includes a zero crossing detector and variable ramp generator for generating control signals to a switching rectifier to generate a regulated DC signal. | 02-03-2011 |
20120105020 | CONTROLLER FOR AC GENERATOR - A control system that can accommodate the wide variations in the output of a generator, such as a permanent magnet alternator, while providing an output with relatively uniform phase ripple. The control system includes a zero crossing detector and variable ramp generator for generating control signals to a switching rectifier to generate a regulated DC signal. | 05-03-2012 |
Davey E. Williams, Loveland, CO US
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20110227444 | ROTATING ELECTRICAL MACHINE VOLTAGE EQUALIZATION TOPOLOGY - A winding for an electric machine having a plurality of coils wound about a lamination stack or other suitable ferro-magnetic carrier, comprising each of several phases. Each of several filars comprising said coils distributed circumferentially around the laminations in a woven manner. Each of said filars consisting of one or more continuous conductors deposed into lamination slots in such manner that each filar is equidistant from the axis of the stator. | 09-22-2011 |
Davey Earl Williams, Loveland, CO US
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20100253163 | COMPACT HIGH POWER ALTERNATOR - A compact, high power, power conversion apparatus including a rotor and a stator. The rotor includes a cylindrical casing, and a predetermined number of permanent magnets disposed on the casing, and is adapted for rotation about the axis of the casing. The stator includes a core and a plurality of sets of conductive windings, each set including a predetermined number of individual conductive windings and associated with an electrical phase. A respective collecting conductor is associated with each set of conductive windings, with each individual conductive winding of the set being electrically connected to the associated collecting conductor. The respective collecting conductors are disposed in a coolant flow path a coolant flow path directing coolant into contact with the stator windings, electrically isolated from each other and spaced apart from each other and from the windings. Collecting conductors in the form of continuous rings and in the form of a plurality of arcs are disclosed. | 10-07-2010 |
Dennis Lee Williams, Dolores, CO US
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20110169334 | Renewable Energy Appliance - A Renewable Energy Appliance incorporates an integrated, attractive, energy collection, conversion management and storage system in a self- contained deliverable structure. The appliance prioritizes the production of electrical energy using ambient wind and solar energy sources, while at the same time, providing for the substitution of fossil fuels on an expanded or as-needed basis. The appliance can be delivered, pre-assembled and programmed to provide electrical energy for many requirements with minimal environmental impact on the location site. It can be utilized in configurations to offset the grid, stand alone and/or to provide reliable back-up power to an electrical energy consuming load or grid at the point of use. The appliance can be certified to meet code compliance “plug and play” use. It is self-managed, self- supporting and includes all of the necessary equipment to safely collect, convert, store and deliver electrical power (while prioritizing the consumption of renewable energy sources), thereby reducing the carbon footprint from the grid or generator provided power. | 07-14-2011 |
Erika Williams, Castle Rock, CO US
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20100064629 | Wall panel system - A wall panel comprises a base layer comprising fiberglass board, an intermediate layer comprising molded fiberglass board, and a facer layer comprising glass textile. The wall panel provides consumers with greater options and flexibility in terms of room aesthetics as well as provides additional advantages over current basement finishing systems having fabric facer layers. | 03-18-2010 |
Gary R. Williams, Arvada, CO US
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20100231978 | PRINTING WITH ALTERNATIVE HALFTONE PATTERNS IN INK JET PRINTING TO REDUCE INK PENETRATION - Systems and methods of printing to a tangible medium provide for reducing ink penetration via the controlled selection of halftone patterns. One method includes steps of printing to the tangible medium (e.g., via a multicolor ink supply such as CMYK) using a plurality of initial halftone patterns, measuring ink absorption of the tangible medium in response to printing to the tangible medium, and determining a subset of the plurality of initial halftone patterns based on the absorption measurement. The method also includes printing a print job to the tangible medium based on the subset of the plurality of initial halftone patterns. For example, a print controller may be reprogrammed with the subset of the plurality of initial halftone patterns to print a print job to reduce the amount of ink applied to the tangible medium. | 09-16-2010 |
Glenn L. Williams, Evergreen, CO US
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20090293888 | PORTABLE VAPORIZER FOR PLANT MATERIAL - A portable vaporizer for plant material has an inhalation tube having a distal end for insertion into a cigarette lighter receptacle of a vehicle. An electrical heating element within the inhalation tube is powered by the vehicle's electrical system when the inserted into the cigarette lighter receptacle. A plant material chamber on the proximal end of the inhalation tube has openings allowing air from the inhalation tube to be drawn through the inhalation tube, heated by the electrical heating element, and then drawn through an air-permeable pouch containing plant material held in the plant material chamber. A housing having a mouthpiece and baffles surrounds the plant material chamber to reduce the temperature of the heated air and vaporized plant material. The user inhales the mixture of heated air and vaporized plant material through the mouthpiece by drawing air through the inhalation tube, plant material chamber and housing. | 12-03-2009 |
20090293892 | PORTABLE VAPORIZER FOR PLANT MATERIAL - A portable vaporizer for plant material has an inhalation tube having a distal end for insertion into a cigarette lighter receptacle of a vehicle. An electrical heating element within the inhalation tube is powered by the vehicle's electrical system when the inserted into the cigarette lighter receptacle. A plant material chamber on the proximal end of the inhalation tube has openings allowing air from the inhalation tube to be drawn through the inhalation tube, heated by the electrical heating element, and then drawn through the plant material held in the plant material chamber. A housing having a mouthpiece and baffles surrounds the plant material chamber to reduce the temperature of the heated air and vaporized plant material. The user inhales the mixture of heated air and vaporized plant material through the mouthpiece by drawing air through the inhalation tube, plant material chamber and housing. | 12-03-2009 |
Gregory A. Williams, Colorado Springs, CO US
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20110173614 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVISIONING A VIRTUAL COMPUTER AND SCHEDULING RESOURCES OF THE PROVISIONED VIRTUAL COMPUTER - A method for virtual computing that includes receiving a virtual computer specification, wherein the virtual computer specification defines a plurality of hardware and software configuration requirements for a virtual computer and a duration requirement for use of the virtual computer, requisitioning a plurality of computing resources based on the plurality of hardware and software configuration requirements, provisioning the plurality of computing resources from a pool of computing resources to obtain a provisioned virtual computer, and scheduling the plurality of computing resources of the provisioned virtual computer for use based on the duration requirement. | 07-14-2011 |
Jefferson S. Williams, Westminster, CO US
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20140041180 | HANDS FREE BICYCLE MAINTENANCE PEDALER - One embodiment of a hands free bicycle maintenance pedaler provides means to the operator to have both hands free for adjusting, cleaning, lubricating, inspecting or locking the drive train components of a supported bicycle. One embodiment has a motor ( | 02-13-2014 |
Jeffrey L. Williams, Parker, CO US
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20140107871 | Turbulence Mitigation for Touch Screen Systems - A method and apparatus for managing a touch screen system. Data generated by an acceleration detector about acceleration of the touch screen system is received. The acceleration detector is located within the touch screen system. An action is initiated by an input manager when the acceleration of the touch screen system reduces usability of the touch screen system. | 04-17-2014 |
20140132427 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DISPLAYING IN-FLIGHT NAVIGATION PROCEDURES - A computing device for displaying procedures for an aircraft is provided. The computing device includes a presentation interface, a user input interface, and a processing device coupled to the presentation interface and to the user input interface. The processing device is configured to cause the presentation interface to display an initial procedure display, and in response to a triggering event, cause the presentation interface to display an adjusted procedure display that emphasizes a predetermined portion of a procedure. | 05-15-2014 |
20140302881 | Calculated Graphical Frequency Coverages Based On Aircraft Position - Concepts described herein may provide available RCO information that may be used when moving from one RCO to another RCO. Range rings for the available RCOs may be calculated and adjusted based on current flight conditions. The range rings may be prioritized to provide a prioritized list of available RCOs. | 10-09-2014 |
Jeffrey Lee Williams, Parker, CO US
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20130036376 | Management System for Aeronautical Information - A method and apparatus for displaying navigation objects for managing operations of a vehicle. A number of navigation objects for managing the operations of the vehicle is displayed in a graphical user interface to form a display of the number of navigation objects. Responsive to a user input to the number of navigation objects, the display of the number of navigation objects in the graphical user interface is changed to include one or more navigation objects identified based on the user input. The navigation objects in the number of navigation objects have a number of associations with each other. The display of the number of navigation objects includes a number of graphical indicators providing a visualization of the number of associations for the number of navigation objects. | 02-07-2013 |
John D. Williams, Fort Collins, CO US
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20140354138 | 12CaO-7Al2O3 ELECTRIDE HOLLOW CATHODE - The use of the electride form of 12CaO-7Al | 12-04-2014 |
20150283384 | TONGUE STIMULATION FOR COMMUNICATION OF INFORMATION TO A USER - Example devices and methods of tongue stimulation for communication of information to a user are disclosed herein. In an example, a tongue stimulation device may include a body configured to be placed entirely within a mouth of the user and atop the tongue of the user. An array of electro-tactile elements may be distributed on the body, wherein each of the electro-tactile elements is configured to stimulate an area of the tongue adjacent the electro-tactile element. A wireless receiver coupled to the body may be configured to receive stimulation information wirelessly from outside the mouth of the user. At least one processing unit coupled to the body may be configured to transform the received stimulation information into a stimulation signal for each of the electro-tactile elements, and to provide the stimulation signals to the electro-tactile elements. | 10-08-2015 |
John W. Williams, Longmont, CO US
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20100262753 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONNECTING MULTIPLE MEMORY DEVICES TO A CONTROLLER - A control system includes a controller having shared pins and unique pins for receiving and outputting signals from and to first and second memory devices. The first memory device includes signal lines which are electrically connected to shared pins, and the second memory device includes signal lines which are electrically connected to the shared pins together with the signal lines from the first memory device. The controller selectively inputs signals from and output signals to the first memory device and second memory device through the select shared pins. | 10-14-2010 |
20100303239 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROTECTING ROOT KEY IN CONTROL SYSTEM - A system-on-chip control system includes a processor for generating a root key for protecting data stored in a memory device connected to the control system, a root key storage unit for storing the root key, and a debug port configured to enable an external device to access the control system. The processor keeps the debug port locked to prevent the external device from accessing the control system if a root key is stored in the storage unit, and unlocks the debug port to enable the external device to access the control system after the root key is erased. | 12-02-2010 |
Justin S. Williams, Denver, CO US
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20160066524 | Growing System - A growing system for providing fluids to a plurality of growing assemblies using only a single pump and fluid source. The growing system generally includes a single fluid source such as a reservoir from which fluids are drawn by a single pump. A main manifold connected to the pump outlet splits the fluids drawn from the fluid source into a plurality of feeder pipes. Each of the feeder pipes provides fluid to a separate growing assembly; with the present invention providing support for a plurality of growing assemblies. Each growing assembly comprises an inlet manifold for receiving the fluids, a plurality of growing pipes for providing the fluids to a plurality of planters, and a drainage device for discharging fluids back into the fluid source for further use. | 03-10-2016 |
Karen E. Williams, Fort Collins, CO US
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20080225124 | Demo Mode For Digital Cameras And Other Electronic Devices - Digital cameras, systems, and methods for implementing a demo mode are disclosed. An exemplary method of demonstrating a digital camera to a user may comprise activating a demo mode that displays demonstrative camera display images. The method may also comprise suspending the demo mode so that a user can try various camera settings. The method may also comprise, after a time-out, resetting the camera settings to a default state. | 09-18-2008 |
Kevin J. Williams, Colorado Springs, CO US
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20080208898 | Decentralized Many-to-Many Relationship Management in an Object Persistence Management System - A many-to-many relationship management system. In an object persistence management system, a many-to-many relationship manager can include one or more related objects; a junction table storing relationships between the related objects; and, one or more corresponding links. Each link can correspond to one of the objects. Furthermore, each link can persist state information for the corresponding object in an associated object table. Finally, each link can manage the junction table responsive to changing relationships with others of the related objects. Importantly, as the present invention distributes the management of the junction table, a counter-operation management protocol can be provided which can resolve conflicts which arise in the management of the junction table in response to changing relationships among their associated objects. | 08-28-2008 |
Lance M. Williams, Boulder, CO US
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20150045391 | FILANESIB COMBINED WITH POMALIDOMIDE DISPLAYS ENHANCED ANTI-TUMOR ACTIVITY - A combination of filanesib and pomalidomide for treating patients is provided. | 02-12-2015 |
Lisa Williams, Greenwood Village, CO US
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20150246751 | Reusable Bag Holder and System and Method of Using the Same - A reusable shopping bag holder and system and method of using a reusable shopping bag holder and system is disclosed herein. The system includes a primary bag and a plurality of flexible secondary bags. The primary bag includes a plurality of compartments formed by dividers or pockets. The compartments store the secondary bags such that the secondary bags can be removed from the primary bag as necessary to store and carry shopping items. The primary bag itself may also be used to carry shopping items. | 09-03-2015 |
Martin C. Williams, Boulder, CO US
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20110022306 | Heads-up Navigation for Seismic Data Acquisition - A method and system for acquiring seismic data from a seismic survey plan is provided. A survey area is selected in which the seismic data will be acquired. A coordinate for at least one point of interest within the survey area is determined and input into a portable navigation device. A navigation solution is determined between a GPS-determined location of the portable navigation device and the determined coordinate and thereupon presented in a human cognizable media. A seismic device may be positioned at the determined coordinate to insonify a subterranean formation with seismic energy or for detecting reflected seismic energy. Data may be periodically entered into and retrieved from the portable navigation device by an in-field operator. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. | 01-27-2011 |
20110125407 | Apparatus and Method for Integrating Survey Parameters into a Header - A method, apparatus and system for acquiring seismic data is disclosed that in one aspect receives a seismic signal detected by at least one sensor in response to a seismic energy signal generated by a source at a selected location at a data acquisition unit in data that is in data communication with the sensor, receives at least one parameter of the source and/or receiver at the data acquisition unit; and generates a data block at the data acquisition unit having data representative of the received seismic signal and a header that contains data representative of the at least one parameter of the source and/or receiver. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. | 05-26-2011 |
Marty Williams, Colorado Springs, CO US
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20090285652 | Barrel Nut Assembly - A fastener assembly for securing two components to one another. The fastener assembly includes a barrel or pin that has a radially extending hole in the barrel. The pin also has a reduced diametrical portion on at least one end to form a shoulder and possibly on both ends. The pin is inserted into a hole formed into a hollow or sandwich component. The shoulder engages against a wall on the component to orient and secure the pin in the hole. A threaded fastener is then inserted transversely through the two components to engage in the radially extending hole. The threaded fastener is then rotated to secure the two components to one another. | 11-19-2009 |
20100127027 | Trailer Storage Compartment - A storage compartment for trailers. The storage compartment is mounted on the tongue of the trailer with a bottom tray, cover support members and a flexible cover. The bottom tray includes raised ribs with a circular indentation for securing propane tanks. The tray is mounted to the trailer tongue by the use of C channel members and U bolts. The bottom tray is covered by a flexible cover that is easily removed and seals into a waterproof engagement with the bottom tray. | 05-27-2010 |
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20110210152 | Receiver Mounted Cargo Carrier System - A cargo carrier system for mounting to the receiver hitch of a vehicle. The cargo carrier system is formed from a plurality of shaped tubes mounted onto a shank member. The components are able to be shipped in a knock down manner for shipping on standard carriers. The components are easily assembled to form a high strength, lightweight cargo carrier that is mountable onto the receiver hitch of a vehicle. A ramp system is formed in a similar manner that can be mounted onto the cargo carrier. | 09-01-2011 |
20110240700 | Bicycle Carrier - A lightweight bicycle carrier that is easily adjustable to accommodate a wide variety of sizes and shapes of bicycles and other equipment. The bicycle carrier of the present invention is easily assembled and installed onto the hitch receiver of a vehicle. The bicycle carrier can also be partially disassembled to allow access into the rear of the vehicle without interfering with the vehicle tailgate. The bicycle carrier includes adjustable angular support arms to support bicycles during transport. | 10-06-2011 |
20130015221 | ADJUSTABLE HI-LOW HITCH MOUNTED CARGO CARRIER - A hi-low cargo carrier for mounting onto a vehicle that provides easily adjustable ground to cargo carrier clearance, where the cargo carrier has a connection frame and a carrier frame with the connection frame attached to the vehicle and the carrier frame connected to the connection frame using tubes that engage over the connection frame tubes. | 01-17-2013 |
20130333737 | SHELTER SUPPORT SYSTEM - A shelter system including a base assembly and a flexible support assembly where the base assembly has two legs that are held together by at least two tension straps and the where the flexible support assembly has flexible support members and spanning poles and where the flexible support members of the flexible support assembly are securely attached to the base assembly at each end of the base system legs and where the entire flexible support assembly is then erected and covered, creating a self standing shelter system. | 12-19-2013 |
20140174009 | MODULAR STRUCTURE AND METHOD OF CREATING MODULAR STRUCTURES - A modular structure and method of creating a modular structure where the structure has a cover made from a corrugated, lightweight material, at least one end wall and at least one corner connection means where the cover has at least one channel cut therein and where the end wall is inserted into the channel so that the cover wraps around the end wall to form a structure, and where at least one corner connection means connects and secures the cover to the end wall. | 06-26-2014 |
20150083769 | Cargo Carrier - A versatile and portable cargo carrier having angularly adjustable members adaptable to various uses and cargo, including recreational, construction, landscaping and other equipment, tools and supplies of diverse sizes and shapes, comprising a base plate and mounting member attachable to a corresponding surface on a vehicle from which two adjustably angled arm members extend outwardly at an angle from the mounting member, a pivoting mechanism for adjusting the angle between the two arm members and one or more cargo fasteners employing fastening mechanisms suitable for corresponding equipment or cargo, and may include a mounting bar. This easily assembled and installed cargo carrier further provides a frame for attachment about a hitch, spare tire, hatchback, and includes mounting members including a base plate, hat bracket, rotational swivel or pivoting tilt base which can be combined with the two angular members enabling facile loading and fastening of cargo. | 03-26-2015 |
20150343866 | Securing Device for Receiver Hitches - A hitch pin assembly for securing a shank member to a hitch receiver tube to minimize relative motion between the shank member and receiver tube, comprising an elongated pin having a threaded portion, a threaded nut, an elastomer piece, and a shank member which are mated for tightened engagement compressing the elastomer piece so as to firmly engage the receiver tube. The shank member may include a slot for a corresponding threaded nut and elastomer piece so when the pin is tightened, the nut compresses the elastomer against the interior wall of the shank surface and upwardly, thereby restraining movement of the threaded nut and dampening movement of the shank inside the hitch receiver tube. | 12-03-2015 |
Michael David Williams, Boulder, CO US
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20100114596 | USE OF A CLOSED COMMUNICATION SERVICE FOR SOCIAL SUPPORT NETWORKS TO IMPROVE THE WELL BEING OF A PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER - Methods and systems for improving the well-being or reducing stress of a primary caregiver of an elder subject are provided. According to one embodiment, a communications network provides a closed communication service. A database is operable to store information regarding caregroup membership. One or more server computers coupled to the database are operable to receive from and distribute electronic communications among electronic communication access systems associated with members of a caregroup and a communication appliance associated with a target of the caregroup. The one or more server computers have stored therein one or more routines operable to facilitate and encourage one or more of affective communication, activity stimulating communication and intellectually stimulating communication among the members of the caregroup and the target of the caregroup as a method of improving well-being or reducing stress of a primary, residential caregiver of the target. | 05-06-2010 |
20100138233 | ANALYZING CAREGROUP DATA TO FACILITATE DIAGNOSIS OF SUBPOPULATIONS OF DISEASE OR DISABILITY AND EVALUATE OR DISCOVER NEW METHODS OF DIAGNOSIS OR INTERVENTION STRATEGIES - Methods and systems for analysis of aggregate data from multiple caregroups participating in a closed communication service are provided. According to one embodiment, a closed communication service is provided that is configured to facilitate and encourage communications among members of caregroups and targets of the caregroups. The targets of the caregroups use communication appliances associated with respective caregroups to transmit and receive electronic communications via the closed communication service to and from members of the respective caregroups. Data relating to the electronic communications is collected and aggregated. Diagnosis of subpopulations of disease or disability and evaluation or discovery of new methods of diagnosis or intervention strategies to slow, ameliorate, prevent or remediate a condition including one or more of a chronic condition in elders, a disability, a disease and a mental or physical condition is facilitated by analyzing the collected and aggregated data. | 06-03-2010 |
20100145719 | USE OF COACHING MESSAGES IN A CLOSED COMMUNICATION SERVICE - Methods and systems for use of member-to-member, member-to-target and automatically generated coaching messages in a closed communication service are provided. According to one embodiment, a closed communication service is provided which is configured to facilitate and encourage communications among members of a caregroup and a target of the caregroup. The target of the caregroup uses a hardcopy-based communication appliance associated with the caregroup to transmit and receive electronic communications via the closed communication service to and from the members of the caregroup. Identification, creation and delivery of appropriate member-to-member and member-to-target coaching messages are facilitated by allowing one or more administrating caregivers of the members of the caregroup to view metrics relating to electronic communications exchanged via the closed communication service. | 06-10-2010 |
20110119339 | FACILITATING AND ENCOURAGING CAREGROUP COMMUNICATIONS VIA A CLOSED COMMUNICATION SERVICE AND HARDCOPY-BASED EMAIL APPLIANCES - Methods and systems are provided for promoting and managing communications from members of a caregroup to a target of the caregroup. According to one embodiment a method is provided for delivering digital gifts to a target of a caregroup. Information defining a caregroup, including a target of a care group, members of the caregroup that are permitted to send digital gifts to the target of the caregroup and one or more administrating caregivers of the caregroup, is received. Potential recipients of digital gifts from the members of the caregroup are limited to the target of the caregroup and targets of any other caregroups of which the members are a part. An indication of a digital gift desired to be generated and caused to be delivered in hardcopy form to a hardcopy-based email appliance of the target of the caregroup is received. The hardcopy-based email appliance is operable to receive digital gifts from the members of the caregroup and produce hardcopy output of the digital gifts for the target of the caregroup. For each content-containing component of the digital gift, default content items are selected based upon one or more of biographical information previously supplied by one or more members of the caregroup, information regarding communications history from the member of the caregroup to the target of the caregroup, ascertained preferences of the target of the caregroup, and a type of the digital gift. The member of the caregroup is allowed to initiate delivery of the digital gift with the selected default content items or is allowed personalize the digital gift prior to delivery by presenting the digital gift within a corresponding digital gift editor. | 05-19-2011 |
Michael Eugene Williams, Lafayette, CO US
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20160139576 | OCCUPANCY BASED DEMAND CONTROLLED UTILITY SYSTEM - To control lighting and other utilities in buildings based upon occupancy, mountable sensors are used to detect low energy radio frequencies emitted from devices, or tags, worn or carried by occupants. In a demand control system, identification (ID) codes embedded in tags worn by occupants are detected in each room by a tag sensor and may wirelessly communicate to a zonal compiler that determines zonal occupancy. The zonal occupancy count is transmitted to an interface relay that immediately adjusts the intensity and rate of the specific utility. HVAC systems may also be tied into the system to have adjustments made to the intensity and rate of ventilation as done with the lighting in this system. This system has many advantages over current systems such as not being dependent upon movement of an occupant or following the heat signature of an occupant that both may lead to false readings and delay in adjusting the specific building utility to save energy and costs. | 05-19-2016 |
Paul N. Williams, Littleton, CO US
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20090157923 | Method and System for Managing Performance Data - The present invention is directed to a method and system for managing performance data. In accordance with a particular embodiment of the present invention, cache metrics are received. At least one of the cache metrics may be compared with a threshold value. A determination may be made as to whether one or more parameter adjustments are required based upon the comparison. | 06-18-2009 |
Robert M. Williams, Fort Collins, CO US
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20100029731 | Method for preparing largazole analogs and uses thereof - Analogs of largazole are described herein. Methods of treating cancer and blood disorders using largazole and largazole analogs and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same are additionally described herein. Methods for preparing largazole analogs are likewise described. | 02-04-2010 |
20120264794 | Method for Preparing Largazole Analogs and Uses Thereof - Analogs of largazole are described herein. Methods of treating cancer and blood disorders using largazole and largazole analogs and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same are additionally described herein. Methods for preparing largazole analogs are likewise described. | 10-18-2012 |
20130095533 | Biosynthetic Pathway for Heterologous Expression of a Nonribosomal Peptide Synthetase Drug and Analogs - The present invention is directed to the biosynthetic pathway for a nonribosomal peptide synthetase (NRPS) derived drug and analogs thereof. The invention also discloses polynucleotide sequences useful for heterologous expression in a convenient microbial host for the synthesis of the NRPS derived drug. | 04-18-2013 |
20140093449 | Method for Preparing Largazole Analogs and Uses Thereof - Analogs of largazole are described herein. Methods of treating cancer and blood disorders using largazole and largazole analogs and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same are additionally described herein. Methods for preparing largazole analogs are likewise described. | 04-03-2014 |
20150044735 | Biosynthetic Systems Producing Fungal Indole Alkaloids - The biosynthesis of fungal bicyclo[2.2.2]diazaoctane indole alkaloids with a wide spectrum of biological activities have attracted increasing interest. Their intriguing mode of assembly has long been proposed to feature a non-ribosomal peptide synthetase, a presumed intramolecular Diels-Alderase, a variant number of prenyltransferases, and a series of oxidases responsible for the diverse tailoring modifications of their cyclodipeptide-based structural core. Until recently, the details of these biosynthetic pathways have remained largely unknown due to lack of information on the fungal derived biosynthetic gene clusters. Herein, we report a comparative analysis of four natural product metabolic systems of a select group of bicyclo[2.2.2]diazaoctane indole alkaloids including (+)/(−)-notoamide, paraherquamide and malbrancheamide, in which we propose an enzyme for each step in the biosynthetic pathway based on deep annotation and on-going biochemical studies. | 02-12-2015 |
20150050704 | BIOSYNTHETIC PATHWAY FOR HETEROLOGOUS EXPRESSION OF A NONRIBOSOMAL PEPTIDE SYNTHETASE DRUG AND ANALOGS - The present invention is directed to the biosynthetic pathway for a nonribosomal peptide synthetase (NRPS) derived drug and analogs thereof. The invention also discloses polynucleotide sequences useful for heterologous expression in a convenient microbial host for the synthesis of the NRPS derived drug. | 02-19-2015 |
20150283114 | PKC Delta Inhibitors for use as Therapeutics - The invention directed to compounds that are specific inhibitors of PKC delta, and methods and compositions for the treatment and prevent of cancers and other disorders. Compositions comprising compounds of the invention are used to treat cancers such as, for example, carcinoid and neuroendocrine tumors, malignant melanomas, pancreatic, gastrointestinal and lung cancers. Neuroendocrine tumor cell lines of pulmonary and gastrointestinal origin are surprisingly sensitive to PKC delta inhibition by the compounds of the invention. The invention is further directed to methods, compositions and kits containing compounds of the formulas (Ia), (Ib), (IIa), (IIb), (IIIa), (IIIb), (IVa), (IVb), and (V) as disclosed and described in FIGS. | 10-08-2015 |
Ron Williams, Littleton, CO US
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20100294459 | HEAT EXCHANGE CONFIGURATION FOR USE IN A MOBILE SYSTEM CLEANING APPARATUS - The present invention relates to a system of creating and applying a heated cleaning fluid to a surface. The system includes a housing with a first, a second and a third exhaust gas opening. A first, second, and third heat exchanger are enclosed within the housing. The first and second exchangers are serially arranged, while the third is at an angle relative to the first and second and directly adjacent to the first opening. Super heated exhaust gas flows through first opening and third exchanger. Heated gas flows through the second opening and passes below the third exchanger. Super heated exhaust gas exiting the third exchanger mixes with the heated gas in a mixing chamber of the housing, which is then supplied to the first and second exchangers. Fluid passes through the three exchangers and exits the third exchanger heated. That heated fluid passes to a cleaning wand for application. | 11-25-2010 |
Stephen A. Williams, Boulder, CO US
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20160091499 | CARDIOVASCULAR RISK EVENT PREDICTION AND USES THEREOF - Biomarkers, methods, devices, reagents, systems, and kits used to assess an individual for the prediction of risk of developing a Cardiovascular (CV) Event over a 1 to 5 year period are provided. | 03-31-2016 |
Stephen Alaric Williams, Boulder, CO US
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20120040861 | Pancreatic Cancer Biomarkers and Uses Thereof - The present disclosure includes biomarkers, methods, devices, reagents, systems, and kits for the detection and diagnosis of cancer generally and pancreatic cancer specifically. In one aspect, the disclosure provides biomarkers that can be used alone or in various combinations to diagnose cancer generally or pancreatic cancer specifically. In another aspect, methods are provided for diagnosing pancreatic cancer in an individual, where the methods include detecting, in a biological sample from an individual, at least one biomarker value corresponding to at least one biomarker selected from the group of biomarkers provided in Table 1, wherein the individual is classified as having pancreatic cancer, or the likelihood of the individual having pancreatic cancer is determined, based on the at least one biomarker value. In a further aspect, methods are provided for diagnosing cancer generally in an individual, where the methods include detecting, in a biological sample from an individual, at least one biomarker value corresponding to at least one biomarker selected from the group of biomarkers provided in Table 19, wherein the individual is classified as having cancer generally, or the likelihood of the individual having cancer is determined, based on the at least one biomarker value. | 02-16-2012 |
20120077695 | Mesothelioma Biomarkers and Uses Thereof - The present disclosure includes biomarkers, methods, devices, reagents, systems, and kits for the detection and diagnosis of cancer. In one aspect, methods are provided for diagnosing mesothelioma where the methods include detecting, in a biological sample, at least one biomarker value corresponding to at least one biomarker selected from the biomarkers provided in Table 1, wherein an individual is classified as having mesothelioma, or the likelihood of an individual having mesothelioma is determined, based on the at least one biomarker value. In another aspect, methods are provided for diagnosing cancer generally where the methods include detecting, in a biological sample at least one biomarker value corresponding to at least one biomarker selected from the biomarkers provided in Table 17, wherein an individual is classified as having cancer generally, or the likelihood of an individual having cancer is determined, based on the at least one biomarker value. | 03-29-2012 |
20120101002 | Lung Cancer Biomarkers and Uses Thereof - The present disclosure includes biomarkers, methods, devices, reagents, systems, and kits for the detection and diagnosis of non-small cell lung cancer and general cancer. In one aspect, methods are provided for diagnosing non-small cell lung cancer, where the methods include detecting, in a sample, at least one biomarker value corresponding to at least one biomarker selected from the biomarkers provided in Table 1, wherein an individual is classified as having lung cancer, or the likelihood of having lung cancer is determined, based on the at least one biomarker value. In another aspect, methods are provided for diagnosing cancer, where the methods include detecting, in a sample, at least one biomarker value corresponding to at least one biomarker selected from the biomarkers provided in Table 19, wherein an individual is classified as having cancer, or the likelihood of having cancer is determined, based on the at least one biomarker value. | 04-26-2012 |
20120143805 | Cancer Biomarkers and Uses Thereof - The present disclosure includes biomarkers, methods, devices, reagents, systems, and kits for the detection and diagnosis of cancer. In one aspect, the disclosure provides biomarkers that can be used alone or in various combinations to diagnose cancer. In another aspect, methods are provided for diagnosing cancer in an individual, where the methods include detecting, in a biological sample from an individual, at least one biomarker value corresponding to at least one biomarker selected from the group of biomarkers provided in Table 47, wherein the individual is classified as having cancer, or the likelihood of the individual having cancer is determined, based on the at least one biomarker value. | 06-07-2012 |
20120165217 | Cancer Biomarkers and Uses Thereof - The present disclosure includes biomarkers, methods, devices, reagents, systems, and kits for the detection and diagnosis of cancer. In one aspect, the disclosure provides biomarkers that can be used alone or in various combinations to diagnose cancer. In another aspect, methods are provided for diagnosing cancer in an individual, where the methods include detecting, in a biological sample from an individual, at least one biomarker value corresponding to at least one biomarker selected from the group of biomarkers provided in Table 24, wherein the individual is classified as having cancer, or the likelihood of the individual having cancer is determined, based on the at least one biomarker value. | 06-28-2012 |
20130065782 | Renal Cell Carcinoma Biomarkers and Uses Thereof - The subject disclosure concerns methods for evaluation of renal cell carcinoma (RCC). Such methods include a method of determining of a diagnosis of the individual as having or not having RCC; determination of a prognosis of a future course of RCC; determination of disease burden; or determination of recurrence of RCC in an individual who had been apparently cured of RCC. The methods each involve the detection of the value of at least one biomarker of Table 1. The biomarker value is used, in some of the methods, to determine whether the individual does or does not demonstrate evidence of disease, and in another method, to determine the degree or a score indicative of the individual's extent of disease. | 03-14-2013 |
20130085079 | Cardiovascular Risk Event Prediction and Uses Thereof - The present disclosure includes biomarkers, methods, devices, reagents, systems, and kits for the evaluation of risk of a caradiovascular (CV) Event within 5 years. In one aspect, the disclosure provides biomarkers that can be used alone or in various combinations to evaluate risk of a CV event within 5 years. In another aspect, methods are provided for evaluating risk of a CV event within 5 years in an individual, where the methods include detecting, in a biological sample from an individual, at least one biomarker value corresponding to at least one biomarker selected from the group of biomarkers provided in Table 1. In a further aspect, methods are provided for evaluating the risk of a CV, where the methods include detecting, in a biological sample from an individual, at least one biomarker value corresponding to at least one biomarker selected from the group of biomarkers provided in Table 2. In a further aspect, methods are provided for evaluating the risk of a CV event in an individual, generally within 5 years, where the methods include detecting, in a biological sample from an individual, at least one biomarker value corresponding to at least one biomarker selected from the group of biomarkers provided in Table 3. | 04-04-2013 |
20130103321 | Selection of Preferred Sample Handling and Processing Protocol for Identification of Disease Biomarkers and Sample Quality Assessment - The subject invention relates to methods for obtaining biological samples of improved quality. It encompasses the identification of markers or proteins in biological samples that are altered due to variations in sample collection, handling and processing. They are also useful for correcting variations in measured results for disease biomarkers. Further, they can permit the rejection of samples or groups of samples as necessary if it is determined that their collection method was not in accordance with the predetermined protocol. Other advantages useful to the skilled artisan are described herein. | 04-25-2013 |
20140073521 | Mesothelioma Biomarkers and Uses Thereof - The present disclosure includes biomarkers, methods, devices, reagents, systems, and kits for the detection and diagnosis of cancer. In one aspect, methods are provided for diagnosing mesothelioma where the methods include detecting, in a biological sample, at least one biomarker value corresponding to at least one biomarker selected from the biomarkers provided in Table 1, wherein an individual is classified as having mesothelioma, or the likelihood of an individual having mesothelioma is determined, based on the at least one biomarker value. In another aspect, methods are provided for diagnosing cancer generally where the methods include detecting, in a biological sample at least one biomarker value corresponding to at least one biomarker selected from the biomarkers provided in Table 17, wherein an individual is classified as having cancer generally, or the likelihood of an individual having cancer is determined, based on the at least one biomarker value. | 03-13-2014 |
20140073522 | Pancreatic Cancer Biomarkers and Uses Thereof - The present disclosure includes biomarkers, methods, devices, reagents, systems, and kits for the detection and diagnosis of cancer generally and pancreatic cancer specifically. In one aspect, the disclosure provides biomarkers that can be used alone or in various combinations to diagnose cancer generally or pancreatic cancer specifically. In another aspect, methods are provided for diagnosing pancreatic cancer in an individual, where the methods include detecting, in a biological sample from an individual, at least one biomarker value corresponding to at least one biomarker selected from the group of biomarkers provided in Table 1, wherein the individual is classified as having pancreatic cancer, or the likelihood of the individual having pancreatic cancer is determined, based on the at least one biomarker value. In a further aspect, methods are provided for diagnosing cancer generally in an individual, where the methods include detecting, in a biological sample from an individual, at least one biomarker value corresponding to at least one biomarker selected from the group of biomarkers provided in Table 19, wherein the individual is classified as having cancer generally, or the likelihood of the individual having cancer is determined, based on the at least one biomarker value. | 03-13-2014 |
20140135302 | CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE (COPD) BIOMARKERS AND USES THEREOF - Methods, compositions, and kits for predicting whether a subject with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or at risk of developing COPD is likely to have progressive COPD are provided. Methods, compositions, and kits for predicting whether lung function is likely to decline in a subject with COPD or at risk for developing COPD are also provided. | 05-15-2014 |
20140303018 | NONALCOHOLIC FATTY LIVER DISEASE (NAFLD) AND NONALCOHOLIC STEATOHEPATITIS (NASH) BIOMARKERS AND USES THEREOF - Methods, compositions, and kits for determining whether a subject has non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) are provided. Methods, compositions, and kits for determining whether a subject has non-alcoholic steatosis are also provided. Methods, compositions, and kits for determining whether a subject has non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) are also provided. | 10-09-2014 |
20150160225 | Renal Cell Carcinoma Biomarkers and Uses Thereof - The subject disclosure concerns methods for evaluation of renal cell carcinoma (RCC). Such methods include a method of determining of a diagnosis of the individual as having or not having RCC; determination of a prognosis of a future course of RCC; determination of disease burden; or determination of recurrence of RCC in an individual who had been apparently cured of RCC. The methods each involve the detection of the value of at least one biomarker of Table 1. The biomarker value is used, in some of the methods, to determine whether the individual does or does not demonstrate evidence of disease, and in another method, to determine the degree or a score indicative of the individual's extent of disease. | 06-11-2015 |
20150377903 | CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE (COPD) BIOMARKERS AND USES THEREOF - Methods, compositions, and kits for predicting whether a subject with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or at risk of developing COPD is likely to have progressive COPD are provided. Methods, compositions, and kits for predicting whether lung function is likely to decline in a subject with COPD or at risk for developing COPD are also provided. | 12-31-2015 |
Steve Williams, Longmont, CO US
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20150362968 | COMMON CONTROLLER OPERATING MULTIPLE STORAGE DRIVES - A mass data storage system includes a number of communicatively coupled storage drives powered by one or more power supplies. A common controller selectively connects power and a data signal to a desired storage drive via instructions within a control signal received by the common controller. The common controller includes switches that selectively connect power to a voice coil motor and a spindle motor of the desired storage drive. The common controller further includes a switch that controls the preamp of the desired storage drive and a switch that controls the flow of data to and from the desired storage drive. | 12-17-2015 |
Steven E. Williams, Aurora, CO US
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20150019277 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATING LUMPING SERVICES MANAGEMENT - One or more embodiments provide for automated management of lumping services. A method includes managing collection of on-site facility lumping services data. Payment collection is managed for the lumping services. Customer integrated file uploads containing data elements for field operations related to the lumping services is provided. Automated check-in and check-out of drivers at facilities for tracking lumping services is provided. Purchase orders for the lumping services are scheduled. Fee assessment for the purchase orders is performed. A determination is made for an initiated refund request for one or more of the purchase orders. Granted refund requests are dynamically processed for the one or more purchase orders. One or more status displays for the lumping services is provided. | 01-15-2015 |
Steven R. Williams, Colorado Springs, CO US
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20130282665 | AUTOMATIC REAL-TIME FILE MANAGEMENT METHOD AND APPARATUS - A method for archiving files includes determining when a change in an operating file is imminent, capturing the operating file immediately before the change in the operating file occurs, if the operating file has not already been captured; and capturing the operating file immediately after the change in the operating file has occurred. | 10-24-2013 |
20160103843 | AUTOMATIC REAL-TIME FILE MANAGEMENT METHOD AND APPARATUS - A method for archiving flies includes determining when a change in an operating file is imminent, capturing the operating file immediately before the change in the operating file occurs, if the operating file has not already been captured; and capturing the operating file immediately after the change in the operating file has occurred. | 04-14-2016 |
Steven S. Williams, Longmont, CO US
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20100293337 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF TIERED CACHING - The disclosure is related to data storage systems having multiple cache and to management of cache activity in data storage systems having multiple cache. In a particular embodiment, a data storage device includes a volatile memory having a first read cache and a first write cache, a non-volatile memory having a second read cache and a second write cache and a controller coupled to the volatile memory and the non-volatile memory. The memory can be configured to selectively transfer read data from the first read cache to the second read cache based on a least recently used indicator of the read data and selectively transfer write data from the first write cache to the second write cache based on a least recently written indicator of the write data. | 11-18-2010 |
20110106804 | FILE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR DEVICES CONTAINING SOLID-STATE MEDIA - A device comprising a file management system that includes a plurality of first entries and second entries. The first entries are configured function as a logical block address mapping table for data searching operations on data files stored in data blocks of the device, and the second entries are configured to organize the plurality of data blocks into separate logical groups. | 05-05-2011 |
20120017045 | MULTI-RESOLUTION CACHE MONITORING - Multi-resolution cache monitoring devices and methods are provided. Multi-resolution cache devices illustratively have a cache memory, an interface, an information unit, and a processing unit. The interface receives a request for data that may be included in the cache memory. The information unit has state information for the cache memory. The state information is organized in a hierarchical structure. The process unit searches the hierarchical structure for the requested data. | 01-19-2012 |
20150277799 | FILE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR DEVICES CONTAINING SOLID-STATE MEDIA - A device comprising a file management system that includes a plurality of first entries and second entries. The first entries are configured function as a logical block address mapping table for data searching operations on data files stored in data blocks of the device, and the second entries are configured to organize the plurality of data blocks into separate logical groups. | 10-01-2015 |
Thomas Williams, Arvada, CO US
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20140202151 | Hybrid Air-Cooled Condenser For Power Plants and Other Applications - A hybrid air-cooled condenser system. The system may be provided by converting one among the many air-cooled condensers or condenser bays of a conventional condenser system to an evaporative cooler or condenser. The evaporative condenser may be plumbed in the condenser system to be in series in the vapor path with, upstream or downstream of, the air-cooled condensers. In one embodiment, the working fluid flows from an output or discharge header of the air-cooled section or assembly of the hybrid condensing system to an inlet of the evaporatively cooled section, e.g., to one or more evaporative coolers or condensers. In one modeled geothermal power plant, the condensing load on the air-cooled section was reduced by 50 percent when compared to a fully air-cooled condenser system. The condenser arrangement may be used to improve summer time performance of geothermal power plants. | 07-24-2014 |
Thomas Williams, Longmont, CO US
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20130343338 | EFFICIENT ADAPTABLE WIRELESS NETWORK SYSTEM WITH AGILE BEAMFORMING - Beamforming for adapting wireless signaling beams in an adaptive and agile manner is contemplated. The beamforming may be characterized by adaptively constructing beam form parameters to provide wireless signaling in a manner that maximizes efficiency and bandwidth according to device positioning relative to a responding base station. | 12-26-2013 |
20130344876 | NETWORK CAPACITY REDISTRIBUTION WITH FREQUENCY RE-USE - Redistribution of network capacity in a network having a plurality of base stations is contemplated. The redistribution may include reallocating or otherwise reusing primary channels assigned to the plurality base stations to increase capacity proximate one or more of the base stations. The network capacity may be increased in this manner without having to add new base stations. | 12-26-2013 |
20140243007 | NETWORK CAPACITY REDISTRIBUTION WITH FREQUENCY RE-USE - Redistribution of network capacity in a network having a plurality of base stations is contemplated. The redistribution may include reallocating or otherwise reusing primary channels assigned to the plurality base stations to increase capacity proximate one or more of the base stations. The network capacity may be increased in this manner without having to add new base stations. | 08-28-2014 |
20150304684 | CORRECTION OF OVER-THE-AIR SIGNALS - Correction of errors within over-the-air signaling is contemplated. The error correction may include correcting over-the-air signaling used to facilitate transmitting content, broadcast television, etc. according to error correction data transmitted separately from the over-the-air signaling. A receiver may be configured to process the over-the-air signaling according to the error correction data so as to facilitate the contemplated error correction. | 10-22-2015 |
20150341800 | EFFICIENT ADAPTABLE WIRELESS NETWORK SYSTEM WITH AGILE BEAMFORMING - Beamforming for adapting wireless signaling beams in an adaptive and agile manner is contemplated. The beamforming may be characterized by adaptively constructing beam form parameters to provide wireless signaling in a manner that maximizes efficiency and bandwidth according to device positioning relative to a responding base station. | 11-26-2015 |
Thomas H. Williams, Fairways Dr., CO US
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20140219293 | TRANSMISSION OPPORTUNITY SCHEDULING - Scheduling of transmission opportunities to prevent collisions is contemplated. The transmission opportunities may be scheduled for terminal units where transmissions of one terminal unit may collide or otherwise interfere with transmissions of another terminal unit. The transmission opportunities may be scheduled according to a time-frequency grid to prevent collisions in a time domain and/or a frequency domain. | 08-07-2014 |
Thomas H. Williams, Louisville, CO US
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20150229416 | ENERGY MONITORING IN A COMMUNCIATION LINK - Systems and methods presented herein provide for monitoring of noise and other interfering energy on a communication link. One system includes an interface coupled to the communication link to receive a signal conveyed over the communication link. The system also includes a monitor operable to: track energy across a frequency spectrum of the signal conveyed over the communication link for a predetermined period of time; flag, at intervals of the predetermined period of time, energy levels across the frequency spectrum of the signal that breach a threshold energy level to identify where in the frequency spectrum a breach of the threshold energy level occurs; and add the flags to determine how long the threshold energy level was breached during the predetermined period of time. | 08-13-2015 |
20160036492 | RADIO FREQUENCY LEAKAGE DETECTION IN A CABLE PLANT - Embodiments described provide detection of RF leaks in a coaxial cable of a cable plant. One embodiment comprises a mobile device that includes an antenna, a quadrature demodulator, and a controller. The antenna receives an RF signal from an RF leak in the coaxial cable. The quadrature demodulator demodulates the RF signal to generate IQ data. The controller determines changes in a phase angle of the RF signal based on the IQ data generated as the mobile device is in motion, and identifies that the mobile device is travelling toward the RF leak responsive to determining that the phase angle is advancing. The controller identifies that the mobile device is travelling away from the RF leak responsive to determining that the phase angle is retarding. | 02-04-2016 |
20160080086 | MULTI-LINK MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS - Systems and methods presented herein provide for improved access to data. In one embodiment, a communication system includes an RF communication link that is operable to receive first communications from a mobile device (e.g., a cell phone, tablet computer, laptop computer, or other “user equipment”). The communication system also includes a processor operable to determine a location of the mobile device based on the first communications and a plurality of directional communication links. Each directional communication link is operable to transfer data to the mobile device based on the location of the mobile device as determined by the processor. The processor is also operable to coordinate the transfer of data from each of the directional communication links to the mobile device. | 03-17-2016 |
20160112734 | ISOLATING AN UPSTREAM NOISE SOURCE IN A CABLE TELEVISION NETWORK - Systems and methods presented herein provide for isolating an upstream noise source in a cable television network. In one embodiment, a cable television network is communicatively coupled to a plurality of CPEs through a node. The cable television network comprises a CMTS with a CPE polling module and a noise monitor communicatively coupled to the CMTS through the node of the cable television network. The noise monitor is operable in a band of frequencies unused by the CPEs for upstream communications to determine when noise in the band breaches a threshold level, and to indicate when the noise breaches the threshold level to the CPE polling module. The CPE polling module then polls each of the CPEs to retrieve transmit power levels and locations of the CPEs, and identifies the first CPE with the intermittently noisy connection based on the retrieved transmit power level and location of the first CPE. | 04-21-2016 |
Thomas H. Williams, Longmont, CO US
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20130208632 | NOISE MANAGEMENT FOR COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A duplex communication system having gate-implemented noise management is contemplated. The system may include a gate or other device sufficiently operable to facilitate managing upstream and downstream signaling so as to ameliorate noise funneling between communicating endpoints by selectively controlling communication paths through which noise may be propagated. Optionally, the system may be operably configured to facilitate this type of gate-implemented noise management for time domain duplex (TDD) and frequency domain duplex (FDD) communications. | 08-15-2013 |
20130342690 | Technique for Enhancing the Quality of Compressed Video Images - The scene is illuminated by light pulses at higher intensities at predetermined times than at times between the predetermined times. Images of the scene are captured at the predetermined times to provide a sequence of anchor frames in a stream of images, and images of the scene are captured at times between said predetermined times to provide non-anchor frames in the stream. The anchor and non-anchor frames are then compressed and processed to produce video with greater compression and reduced noise artifacts. | 12-26-2013 |
20140003307 | TIME DOMAIN DUPLEX (TDD) SWITCHING SYSTEM | 01-02-2014 |
20140003477 | INTERLEAVED SIGNALING | 01-02-2014 |
20140003547 | ORTHOGONAL SIGNAL DEMODULATION | 01-02-2014 |
20140254407 | SIGNAL NOISE ESTIMATION - Estimation of noise within signaling is contemplated. The noise estimation may be beneficial in detecting noise within signaling in order to facilitate error correction or other corrective measures without having to process transmitted data being transmitted within the signaling. The noise estimation may be based on pilot tones included within frequency division multiplexed signaling. | 09-11-2014 |
20150043624 | Analysis of Captured Signals to Measure Nonlinear Distortion - A method to test a signal path with vacant bandwidth by sending a test signal twice and processing two resulting nonlinear distortion signals captured in the vacant bands to determine presence of nonlinear distortion. If the signals correlate, the energy in the vacant bands is nonlinear distortion. If the test signal is sent followed by an inverse (in time-domain) of itself, and a resulting correlation peak is negative, the nonlinear distortion is determined to have been created by odd-order nonlinear distortion. | 02-12-2015 |
20150043626 | Analysis of Captured Random Data Signals to Measure Linear and Nonlinear Distortions - A method to capture random data signals at an end point in a broadband network and process them via digital signal processing (DSP) techniques to determine both linear distortions and nonlinear distortions. In a distribution network, such as a tree and branch cable network, the location of the impairment addition can be identified by determining location of terminals have a distortion and locations of terminals that do not have a distortion. Linear distortions may be determined by an autocorrelation of the captured signal with itself. Nonlinear distortions may be determined by processing measured energy in a vacant band with manufactured energy in the vacant band. If a vacant band is not available, one can be created by demodulating a signal occupying the band, and subtracting the demodulated signal from the measured signal plus interference in a band, leaving only the interference. | 02-12-2015 |
20150280780 | Analysis of Captured Random Data Signals to Measure Linear and Nonlinear Distortions - A method to capture random data signals at an end point in a broadband network and process them via digital signal processing (DSP) techniques to determine both linear distortions and nonlinear distortions. In a distribution network, such as a tree and branch cable network, the location of the impairment addition can be identified by determining location of terminals have a distortion and locations of terminals that do not have a distortion. Linear distortions may be determined by an autocorrelation of the captured signal with itself. Nonlinear distortions may be determined by processing measured energy in a vacant band with manufactured energy in the vacant band. If a vacant band is not available, one can be created by demodulating a signal occupying the band, and subtracting the demodulated signal from the measured signal plus interference in a band, leaving only the interference. | 10-01-2015 |
20150304067 | TRANSMISSION OPPORTUNITY SKIPPING FOR BURST NOISE PROTECTION - Skipping, spreading or otherwise metering signaling across multiple transmission opportunities is contemplated. The contemplated signal processing may be beneficial in ameliorating the influence of burst noise and other interferences on signal transmissions. The contemplated signal processing may be operable to facilitate supplementing and/or replacing other error correction techniques aimed at reducing signaling interference. | 10-22-2015 |
Thomas R. Williams, Lone Tree, CO US
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20090178034 | IMPLEMENTATION TOOL COMBINING PRE-CONFIGURATION AND QUESTIONNAIRE - Systems, methods, and machine-readable media are disclosed for configuration of an application program using a set of pre-configuration data and a questionnaire. In one embodiment, a method for delivering configuration information for an application, can comprise saving a set of configuration information related to the application. A set of one or more questions related to configuration of the application can be defined and saved. In some cases, at least one of the set of one or more questions related to configuration of the application can relate to at least a subset of the set of configuration information. The set of configuration information and the set of one or more questions can be delivered for use in configuring an installation of the application. | 07-09-2009 |
20100180270 | EXTENSIBILITY FOR BUSINESS ACCELERATOR AUTHORING TOOLS - Embodiments of the present invention provide for updating an application such as an authoring tool for defining one or more customized configurations of a software package. According to one embodiment, a base package including the application and information defining a base configuration for the application can be received and installed. Instructions to create a custom configuration of the application can be received and information defining the custom configuration can be saved separate from the application and the base configuration. An update package including an update to the authoring tool can be received and installed. The information defining the custom configuration can be read and compared to the update to the authoring tool to determine whether the update affects the custom configuration. If the update to the authoring tool affects the custom configuration, elements of the custom configuration that are found to be affected can be reported. | 07-15-2010 |
Thomas W. Williams, Boulder, CO US
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20080256497 | Scan compression circuit and method of design therefor - A scan-based circuit includes a selector that is implemented by multiple observation logics. Each observation logic is coupled to a scan chain to receive data to be supplied to a combinational compressor. Each observation logic is also coupled to a single input line in a corresponding group of input lines of the combinational compressor, to selectively supply data from the coupled scan chain. Each observation logic may be coupled to additional input lines (if present) in the corresponding group. The selector is operable on a per-shift basis in (a) transparent mode wherein data is supplied to all input lines and (b) several direct modes wherein data from only one scan chain is supplied at each compressor output without overlap. | 10-16-2008 |
20080294955 | Dynamically Reconfigurable Shared Scan-In Test Architecture - A low overhead dynamically reconfigurable shared scan-in test architecture is provided. This test architecture advantageously allows for changing scan inputs during the scan operation on a per shift basis. The flexibility of reconfiguring the scan input to scan chain mapping every shift cycle can advantageously reduce both test data volume and test application time. | 11-27-2008 |
20080301510 | Dynamically Reconfigurable Shared Scan-In Test Architecture - A low overhead dynamically reconfigurable shared scan-in test architecture is provided. This test architecture advantageously allows for changing scan inputs during the scan operation on a per shift basis. The flexibility of reconfiguring the scan input to scan chain mapping every shift cycle can advantageously reduce both test data volume and test application time. | 12-04-2008 |
20090271673 | Dynamically Reconfigurable Shared Scan-In Test Architecture - A low overhead dynamically reconfigurable shared scan-in test architecture is provided. This test architecture advantageously allows for changing scan inputs during the scan operation on a per shift basis. The flexibility of reconfiguring the scan input to scan chain mapping every shift cycle can advantageously reduce both test data volume and test application time. | 10-29-2009 |
20090313514 | Dynamically Reconfigurable Shared Scan-In Test Architecture - A low overhead dynamically reconfigurable shared scan-in test architecture is provided. This test architecture advantageously allows for changing scan inputs during the scan operation on a per shift basis. The flexibility of reconfiguring the scan input to scan chain mapping every shift cycle can advantageously reduce both test data volume and test application time. | 12-17-2009 |
20100031101 | Dynamically Reconfigurable Shared Scan-In Test Architecture - A low overhead dynamically reconfigurable shared scan-in test architecture is provided. This test architecture advantageously allows for changing scan inputs during the scan operation on a per shift basis. The flexibility of reconfiguring the scan input to scan chain mapping every shift cycle can advantageously reduce both test data volume and test application time. | 02-04-2010 |
20100223516 | Dynamically Reconfigurable Shared Scan-In Test Architecture - A low overhead dynamically reconfigurable shared scan-in test architecture is provided. This test architecture advantageously allows for changing scan inputs during the scan operation on a per shift basis. The flexibility of reconfiguring the scan input to scan chain mapping every shift cycle can advantageously reduce both test data volume and test application time. | 09-02-2010 |
Tom W. Williams, Boulder, CO US
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20090235133 | SLACK-BASED TRANSITION-FAULT TESTING - A system that generates test patterns for detecting transition faults in an integrated circuit (IC). During operation, the system receives slack times for each net in the IC. Note that a slack time for a net is the minimum amount of delay that the given net can tolerate before violating a timing constraint. For each possible transition fault in the IC, the system uses the slack times for nets in the IC to generate a test pattern which exposes the transition fault by producing a transition that propagates along the longest path to the transition fault. | 09-17-2009 |
Vincent P. Williams, Littleton, CO US
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20150248141 | SUPPORTIVE DOCKING MECHANISM - A docking apparatus having a housing and a retention support mechanism. The housing provides back support for a docked device. The retention support mechanism is coupled to the housing and includes and upper support arm and a lower connecting arm. Upon insertion of the device in a slot within a top face of the housing, the upper support arm is raised and the lower connecting arm is lowered. When the device travels to the docked position, the lower connecting arm enables a connector on the device to couple to a corresponding connector within the housing, and the upper arm is raised to a point above the top face of the housing to support a back of the device. When the device is removed, the upper support arm retracts fully into the housing such that no part of the upper support arm protrudes past a plane defined by the top face. | 09-03-2015 |