Wilson, CO
Adam Wilson, Longmont, CO US
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20120168240 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A SELF-PROPELLED DEVICE USING A DYNAMICALLY CONFIGURABLE INSTRUCTION LIBRARY - A self-propelled device includes a drive system, a wireless communication port, a memory and a processor. The memory stores a first set of instructions for mapping individual inputs from a first set of recognizable inputs to a corresponding command that controls movement of the self-propelled device. The processor (or processors) receive one or more inputs from the controller device over the wireless communication port, map each of the one or more inputs to a command based on the set of instructions, and control the drive system using the command determined for each of the one or more inputs. While the drive system is controlled, the processor processes one or more instructions to after the set of recognizable inputs and/or the corresponding command that is mapped to the individual inputs in the set of recognizable inputs. | 07-05-2012 |
20120168241 | SELF-PROPELLED DEVICE FOR INTERPRETING INPUT FROM A CONTROLLER DEVICE - A self-propelled device operates to interpret an input corresponding to a set of actions that are performed on a controller device. | 07-05-2012 |
20120173047 | SELF-PROPELLED DEVICE WITH ACTIVELY ENGAGED DRIVE SYSTEM - A self-propelled device is provided including a drive system, a spherical housing, and a biasing mechanism. The drive system includes one or more motors that are contained within the spherical housing. The biasing mechanism actively forces the drive system to continuously engage an interior of the spherical housing in order to cause the spherical housing to move. | 07-05-2012 |
20120173048 | SELF-PROPELLED DEVICE IMPLEMENTING THREE-DIMENSIONAL CONTROL - A self-controlled device maintains a frame of reference about an x-, y- and z-axis. The self-controlled device processes an input to control the self-propelled device, the input being based on the x- and y-axis. The self-propelled device is controlled in its movement, including about each of the x-, y- and z-axis, based on the input. | 07-05-2012 |
20120173049 | ORIENTING A USER INTERFACE OF A CONTROLLER FOR OPERATING A SELF-PROPELLED DEVICE - A self-propelled device determines an orientation for its movement based on a pre-determined reference frame. A controller device is operable by a user to control the self-propelled device. The controller device includes a user interface for controlling at least a direction of movement of the self-propelled device. The self-propelled device is configured to signal the controller device information that indicates the orientation of the self-propelled device. The controller device is configured to orient the user interface, based on the information signaled from the self-propelled device, to reflect the orientation of the self-propelled device. | 07-05-2012 |
20120173050 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A SELF-PROPELLED DEVICE IN CONNECTION WITH A VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT - A system for controlling a self-propelled device in connection with a virtual environment in which the self-propelled device is represented. | 07-05-2012 |
20130173089 | REMOTELY CONTROLLING A SELF-PROPELLED DEVICE IN A VIRTUALIZED ENVIRONMENT - A computing device operating as a controller can obtain image data from a camera component. The computing device can determine a location of the self-propelled device relative to the camera based on the image data. A virtual content may be generated on the computing device based at least in part on the location of the self-propelled device. | 07-04-2013 |
20140020964 | SELF-PROPELLED DEVICE WITH ACTIVELY ENGAGED DRIVE SYSTEM - A self-propelled device is provided including a drive system, a spherical housing, and a biasing mechanism. The drive system includes one or more motors that are contained within the spherical housing. The biasing mechanism actively forces the drive system to continuously engage an interior of the spherical housing in order to cause the spherical housing to move. | 01-23-2014 |
20140146084 | AUGMENTATION OF ELEMENTS IN DATA CONTENT - A system and method are disclosed for processing data content. Received data content comprises a scene and includes one or more recognized objects. The recognized object(s) include various characteristics, and can be detected and tracked during content capture. The data content can then be stored, and incorporated with metadata associated with the recognized object and/or one or more other elements in the data content. User inputs can be enabled in real-time, or post-capture, to augment one or more of the elements in the stored data content, including one or more characteristics of the recognized object. The data content can then be augmented to introduce one or more augmented elements, corresponding to respective elements of the data content, into the data content based on the user inputs. | 05-29-2014 |
20140236393 | ORIENTING A USER INTERFACE OF A CONTROLLER FOR OPERATING A SELF-PROPELLED DEVICE - A self-propelled device determines an orientation for its movement based on a pre-determined reference frame. A controller device is operable by a user to control the self-propelled device. The controller device includes a user interface for controlling at least a direction of movement of the self-propelled device. The self-propelled device is configured to signal the controller device information that indicates the orientation of the self-propelled device. The controller device is configured to orient the user interface, based on the information signaled from the self-propelled device, to reflect the orientation of the self-propelled device. | 08-21-2014 |
20140238762 | MULTI-PURPOSED SELF-PROPELLED DEVICE - Disclosed are a multi-purposed, self-propelled device and method for operation of the self-propelled device. Certain variations can include a spherical housing having an internal drive system and a multifunctional payload space for use in a variety of applications. | 08-28-2014 |
20140345957 | MAGNETICALLY COUPLED ACCESSORY FOR A SELF-PROPELLED DEVICE - A self-propelled device includes a spherical housing and an internal drive system including one or more motors. The internal drive system acts to provide power to an interior surface of the spherical housing, thereby causing the self-propelled device to move. A biasing mechanism is coupled to the internal drive system and includes a spring and a spring end in contact with the inner surface of the spherical housing. An accessory component magnetically interacts with the biasing mechanism through the spherical housing such that as the self-propelled device rotates along, the accessory component remains stable with respect to the biasing mechanism. | 11-27-2014 |
20150175202 | SELF-PROPELLED DEVICE WITH CENTER OF MASS DRIVE SYSTEM - A self-propelled device is disclosed that includes a center of mass drive system. The self-propelled device includes a substantially cylindrical body and wheels, with each wheel having a diameter substantially equivalent to the body. The self-propelled device may further include an internal drive system with a center of mass below a rotational axis of the wheels. Operation and maneuvering of the self-propelled device may be performed via active displacement of the center of mass. | 06-25-2015 |
20150224941 | SELF PROPELLED DEVICE WITH MAGNETIC COUPLING - A self-propelled device includes a spherical housing and an internal drive system including one or more motors. The internal drive system acts to provide power to an interior surface of the spherical housing, thereby causing the self-propelled device to move. A biasing assembly can be included to enable the internal drive system to continuously engage an inner surface of the spherical housing. An external accessory magnetically interacts with interior magnetic components through the spherical housing such that as the self-propelled device rotates and maneuvers, the accessory component maintains a positional relationship to a top portion of the self-propelled device. | 08-13-2015 |
20150338925 | CAUSING GESTURE RESPONSES ON CONNECTED DEVICES - A system and method to cause associated connected devices to perform gestures in response to user interactions with a connected device paired with the associated connected devices. The method includes receiving a gesture signal indicating a user interaction with a first connected device, identifying one or more connected devices associated with the first connected device, and, based on the user interaction, generating and transmitting a response signal to cause the one or more associated connected devices to perform a specified gesture signifying the user interaction with the first connected device. | 11-26-2015 |
20150344085 | MAGNETICALLY COUPLED ACCESSORY FOR A SELF-PROPELLED DEVICE - A system comprising a self-propelled device and an accessory device. The self-propelled device includes a spherical housing, and a drive system provided within the spherical housing to cause the self-propelled device to roll. When the self-propelled device rolls, the self-propelled device and the accessory device magnetically interact to maintain the accessory device in contact with a top position of the spherical housing relative to an underlying surface on which the spherical housing is rolling on. | 12-03-2015 |
20150362919 | SELF-PROPELLED DEVICE FOR INTERPRETING INPUT FROM A CONTROLLER DEVICE - A self-propelled device operates to interpret an input corresponding to a set of actions that are performed on a controller device. | 12-17-2015 |
20150370257 | SELF-PROPELLED DEVICE IMPLEMENTING THREE-DIMENSIONAL CONTROL - A self-controlled device maintains a frame of reference about an x-, y- and z-axis. The self-controlled device processes an input to control the self-propelled device, the input being based on the x- and y-axis. The self-propelled device is controlled in its movement, including about each of the x-, y- and z-axis, based on the input. | 12-24-2015 |
20160004253 | SELF-PROPELLED DEVICE IMPLEMENTING THREE-DIMENSIONAL CONTROL - A self-controlled device maintains a frame of reference about an x-, y- and z-axis. The self-controlled device processes an input to control the self-propelled device, the input being based on the x- and y-axis. The self-propelled device is controlled in its movement, including about each of the x-, y- and z-axis, based on the input. | 01-07-2016 |
20160033967 | SELF-PROPELLED DEVICE WITH ACTIVELY ENGAGED DRIVE SYSTEM - A self-propelled device is provided including a drive system, a spherical housing, and a biasing mechanism. The drive system includes one or more motors that are contained within the spherical housing. The biasing mechanism actively forces the drive system to continuously engage an interior of the spherical housing in order to cause the spherical housing to move. | 02-04-2016 |
20160054734 | REMOTELY CONTROLLING A SELF-PROPELLED DEVICE IN A VIRTUALIZED ENVIRONMENT - A computing device operating as a controller can obtain image data from a camera component. The computing device can determine a location of the self-propelled device relative to the camera based on the image data. A virtual content may be generated on the computing device based at least in part on the location of the self-propelled device. | 02-25-2016 |
20160090133 | MAGNETICALLY COUPLED ACCESSORY FOR A SELF-PROPELLED DEVICE - A system comprising a self-propelled device and an accessory device. The self-propelled device includes a spherical housing, and a drive system provided within the spherical housing to cause the self-propelled device to roll. When the self-propelled device rolls, the self-propelled device and the accessory device magnetically interact to maintain the accessory device in contact with a top position of the spherical housing relative to an underlying surface on which the spherical housing is rolling on. | 03-31-2016 |
20160101741 | SELF PROPELLED DEVICE WITH MAGNETIC COUPLING - A self-propelled device includes a spherical housing and an internal drive system including one or more motors. The internal drive system acts to provide power to an interior surface of the spherical housing, thereby causing the self-propelled device to move. A biasing assembly can be included to enable the internal drive system to continuously engage an inner surface of the spherical housing. An external accessory magnetically interacts with interior magnetic components through the spherical housing such that as the self-propelled device rotates and maneuvers, the accessory component maintains a positional relationship to a top portion of the self-propelled device. | 04-14-2016 |
Alan Clifford Wilson, Denver, CO US
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20110086744 | EXERCISE APPARATUS - The current invention is an exercise apparatus and method adapted for use with a leg exercising machine, the exercise apparatus including a base, a support beam having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end portion extends from the base. Further included in the exercise apparatus is an omni-directional movable joint element that is disposed adjacent to the distal end portion and a grasping arm, with the grasping arm being received within the omni-directional movable joint element, wherein the grasping arm is operational to have omni-directional movement relative to the support beam. Also included in the exercise apparatus is a dampening element that is disposed between the support beam and the grasping arm, the dampening element is operational to dampen the omnidirectional movement such that an individual using the leg exercising machine can grasp the arm for stability and support for a soft skeletal joint support. | 04-14-2011 |
Betty Wilson, Greenwood Village, CO US
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20150032605 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DIGITAL CHECK CONVERSION - Systems and methods are provided for digital check conversion. In one embodiment, a method is provided. The method may include accessing, by a computer, respective check information associated with one or more checks. The method may also include generating, by the computer based at least in part on the respective check information, machine-readable code. Furthermore, the method may include presenting, by the computer, the machine-readable code to a payment device for payment of one or more items. | 01-29-2015 |
Brian C. Wilson, Brighton, CO US
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20150218880 | SYSTEM FOR BIASING SHEET OF MATERIAL TO GATHER IN PREDETERMIMNED DIRECTION - A system for biasing or encouraging a sheet of material to gather in one direction when one edge of the sheet of material is moved toward an opposite edge of the sheet of material is provided. A plurality of strips of material may extend along a face of the sheet of material and may be laminated to the face of the sheet of material. The plurality of strips of material may overlap each other and may define stiffened regions extending along the overlapped interface between the plurality of strips of material. When the covering is moved from an extended position to a retracted position, the sheet of material may gather in loops of material that may have apexes defined at or adjacent the overlapped interfaces of the plurality of strips of material. | 08-06-2015 |
Cara C. Wilson, Golden, CO US
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20090304741 | Yeast-Dendritic Cell Vaccines and Uses Thereof - Disclosed is a vaccine that includes a dendritic cell loaded with a yeast vehicle and antigen. Also disclosed are methods of making the vaccine and using the vaccine to elicit cellular and humoral immune responses in a mammal. Additionally, a method to elicit an immune response by administration of a yeast vehicle and an antigen that is not complexed to the yeast vehicle is disclosed. | 12-10-2009 |
20130052220 | YEAST-HIV ANTIGEN COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - Disclosed is a vaccine that includes a dendritic cell loaded with a yeast vehicle and antigen. Also disclosed are methods of making the vaccine and using the vaccine to elicit cellular and humoral immune responses in a mammal. Additionally, a method to elicit an immune response by administration of a yeast vehicle and an antigen that is not complexed to the yeast vehicle is disclosed. | 02-28-2013 |
Cherie Wilson, Lakewood, CO US
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20100088951 | Novel Methods of Higher Alcohol Synthesis - Systems, catalysts, and methods are provided for transforming carbon based material into synthetic mixed alcohol fuel. | 04-15-2010 |
20120024312 | Dust Repellent Surface Coating - Provided herein are compositions for coatings that repel dust. The compositions comprise colloidal silica suspended in a low molecular weight alcohol, one or more hard nanoparticles, a fluoride source, and one or more combustible organic compounds. Methods of preparing a coating from the compositions are also provided herein. | 02-02-2012 |
Christopher Wilson, Ft. Collins, CO US
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20090079472 | RATIO GRANULARITY CLOCK DIVIDER CIRCUIT AND METHOD - In one embodiment, a ratio clock divider comprises circuitry for producing an input signal from a differential clock signal, part of which includes circuitry for extending a clock phase of the differential clock signal every I | 03-26-2009 |
20090079473 | FIFTY PERCENT DUTY CYCLE CLOCK DIVIDER CIRCUIT AND METHOD - In one embodiment, a clock divider for producing a signal having a fifty percent duty cycle includes signal modifier circuitry connected to provide a variable clock signal. Responsive to first and second control signals of the signal modifier circuitry having respective first values, the signal modifier circuitry modifies a differential clock signal that includes first and second complementary clock signals to produce the variable clock signal, which contains an extended clock phase in every I | 03-26-2009 |
20090085636 | Pre-driver circuit and apparatus using same - In one embodiment, a pre-driver circuit comprises input circuitry connected to receive a digital input signal that alternates between an upper voltage rail and a lower voltage rail and to provide a first inverted signal that is an inversion of the digital input signal and a second inverted signal that is an inversion of the first inverted signal. The pre-driver circuit also includes actuation circuitry connected to be driven by the digital input signal, the first inverted signal, and the second inverted signal to produce a digital output signal that alternates between an upper limit that is less than the upper rail and a lower limit that is greater than the lower rail by at least an amount, wherein all transistors forming the actuation circuitry comprise a single channel type. | 04-02-2009 |
20090201070 | PRE-DRIVER CIRCUIT USING TRANSISTORS OF A SINGLE CHANNEL TYPE - A serial interface apparatus comprises a driver for generating a differential communication signal and a pre-driver for driving the driver circuit. The pre-driver receives an input signal that alternates between VDD and ground and produces an output signal that alternates between a lower limit that is greater than ground and an upper limit that is less than VDD. The pre-driver comprises input circuitry and actuation circuitry, and the actuation circuitry comprises transistors of a single channel type. | 08-13-2009 |
20100054056 | MEMORY ACCESS STROBE CONFIGURATION SYSTEM AND PROCESS - A memory access strobe configuration system and process operable to generate a strobe signal having a selected phase. Based on the strobe signal, a write/read cycle using a first logic value at a memory location of a memory device generates a result logic value. The result logic value provided by the write/read cycle is compared to the first logic value. Where there is a mismatch between the result logic value and the first logic value, the phase of the strobe signal is updated. The process is then repeated using a strobe signal having the updated phase. | 03-04-2010 |
Christopher S. Wilson, Loveland, CO US
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20090218533 | Trigger Activated Vented Valve System - A valve having a valve trigger which operates to provide coincident fluidic coupling of a fluid delivery passage and fluid compensation passage to a fluid source. | 09-03-2009 |
Chritopher Wilson, Fort Collins, CO US
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20100091666 | Discovering Parameters for a Communications Link - To dynamically adjust at least one setting of an interface to a communications link in a system, in response to receiving an indication of a change in a characteristic of the communications link, a representation of potential solutions for parameters associated with the communications link is constructed. From the representation, at least one solution is selected from among the potential solutions, where the selected at least one solution specifies values for the parameters that define the at least one setting for the interface to the communications link. | 04-15-2010 |
Cody Wilson, Highlands Ranch, CO US
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20120258029 | FLUIDIZED BED AND METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR GAS COMPONENT CAPTURE - The present disclosure is directed to a process that allows dry sorbents to remove a target constituent, such as carbon dioxide (CO | 10-11-2012 |
20130291721 | FLUIDIZED BED METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR GAS COMPONENT CAPTURE USING LOW PRESSURE DROP DISTRIBUTOR - The present disclosure is directed to a fluidized bed contaminant treatment system comprising plural stacked distributor elements that can be rigidly fixed to a housing surrounding the fluidized bed. | 11-07-2013 |
Dave E. Wilson, Castle Rock, CO US
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20090111080 | MEDICAL SIMULATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method, apparatus and system for simulating the release of radio opaque dye within a vasculature system. The method, apparatus and system include simulating a vessel tree of the vasculature system for display on a display device, activating a particle-based contrast software effect, and injecting a plurality of physics-based particles into a confined vessel space of said vessel tree. The method and apparatus may also include fading down over a period of time an opacity of each of the physics-based particles and opacifying a portion of a vessel wall. | 04-30-2009 |
David Robert Wilson, Platteville, CO US
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20110297149 | Veterinary anesthesia monitoring system - A veterinary anesthesia monitor system useful in establishing, maintaining, and reporting upon the anesthesia gas mixture delivered to or exhaled by a patient. | 12-08-2011 |
David W. Wilson, Erie, CO US
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20100280316 | CATHETER - An improved catheter is provided. The catheter may include a deflectable member located at a distal end of a catheter body. The deflectable member may comprise an ultrasound transducer array. The deflectable member may be interconnected to the catheter body by a live hinge. The catheter may include a lumen extending from a proximal end of the catheter body to the distal end. The lumen may be used to deliver an interventional device to a point distal to the distal end of the catheter body. The deflectable member may be selectively deflectable in a pivot-like manner through an arc of at least 90 degrees. In embodiments where the deflectable member includes an ultrasound transducer array, the ultrasound transducer array may be operable to image both when aligned with the catheter body and when pivoted relative to the catheter body. | 11-04-2010 |
Douglass Fairfax Wilson, Durango, CO US
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20140103638 | WELDED CONNECTIONS OF LINED PIPE - A connection of two pipes each including a liner. Liner sections connected to the liners are sections joined together forming a joint of the liner sections. An electrofusion coupling may overlie the joint of the liner sections and be used to fuse the joint. A collar may be positioned to overlie the joint of the liner sections. A bushing may be positioned between the joint of the liner sections and the collar. Hubs may be connected to the ends of the pipes. The liner sections and hubs may include corresponding structure which resists movement of the liner sections away from the joint of the liner sections. A connection of two pipes each including a liner may be formed according to disclosed methods. | 04-17-2014 |
James C. Wilson, Golden, CO US
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20160047728 | MEMS AEROSOL IMPACTOR - Embodiments of the invention include aerosol impactors comprising one or more micromechanical resonators. Impactors according to embodiments of the invention can provide size classification and/or concentration of aerosol particulate. Aerosol impactors can use an air flow device, such as a pump, to create a constant flow of air. Nozzles of varying diameters are used to separate particulate of varying sizes and the particles that pass through strike a measuring device. MEMS resonators can be integrated into arrays to provide mass sensitivity in a small, lightweight and cost effective package, which will effectively allow for the measurement of the mass of every micro/nanoscale particle landing on the surface. | 02-18-2016 |
James K. Wilson, Mead, CO US
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20090150370 | System and Method For Restricted Party Screening and Resolution Services - A system and method for screening data for restricted party screening. The system comprises an input for entering data, a screening system for screening the data against a database comprising restricted entities information, generating a match score based on the screening of the data, providing a data match based on the match score, and outputting the data match, a work queue for reviewing the data match, and a report generated based on the review of the data match. | 06-11-2009 |
James M. Wilson, Cedaredge, CO US
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20120197896 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING, COLLECTING, ANALYZING, AND COMMUNICATING EVENT-RELATED INFORMATION - A system and method involves detecting operational social disruptive events on a global scale, assigning event staging and warnings to express data in more simplistic terms, modeling data in conjunction with linguistics analysis to establish responsive actions, generating visualization and modeling capabilities for communicating information, and modeling propagation of events for containment and forecasting purposes. | 08-02-2012 |
Jeff A. Wilson, Lakewood, CO US
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20150048129 | MODULAR TRUCK BED STORAGE SYSTEM - A modular truck bed storage system is disclosed which may be readily assembled and unassembled in a bed of a truck. An example of the truck bed storage system includes a removable end panel, and a lid assembly forming a compartment in the truck bed. The lid assembly has a top portion connected to a frame to operate between an open position and a closed position. The frame is configured for securement to at least one sidewall of a truck bed. Another example includes side panels and a floor plate. Another example includes multiple end panels and a sectioned lid, enabling sub-compartments within the compartment. | 02-19-2015 |
Jim Wilson, Louisville, CO US
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20140331061 | DRIVE LEVEL ENCRYPTION KEY MANAGEMENT IN A DISTRIBUTED STORAGE SYSTEM - Disclosed are systems, computer-readable mediums, and methods for receiving an input/output operation regarding data associated with a distributed storage system that includes a plurality of storage devices. A key identifier associated with the I/O operation is determined. The key identifier identifies a key that has been divided into a number of key pieces. Two or more storage devices of the plurality of storage devices that contain one or more of the key pieces are determined and at least a threshold number of key pieces are requested from the two or more storage devices. The minimum number of key pieces needed to reconstruct the key is the threshold number. The key is reconstructed from the requested key pieces. A cryptographic function is performed on data associated with the I/O operation using the reconstructed key and the I/O operation is completed based upon the performed cryptographic function. | 11-06-2014 |
Jim Everett Wilson, Longmont, CO US
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20090006073 | ADAPTER ASSEMBLY FOR CONCURRENT EMULATION OF A NATIVE CHANNEL - Various embodiments of the present invention are generally directed to an apparatus and method for recovering data from a signal generator using a native communication channel and an emulated communication channel coupled in parallel to the native communication channel. | 01-01-2009 |
John C. Wilson, Longmont, CO US
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20120223996 | PRINT DATA COMPENSATION FOR VARIATIONS IN PAPER POSITION WITHIN A PRINTING SYSTEM - Methods and systems herein provide for print data compensation for a print head based on a lateral offset of a media relative to the print head. In one embodiment, a print controller of a printer identifies an edge of a media that is parallel to a direction of travel of the media, and determines a lateral offset between the edge of the media and a print head of the printer. The print controller then modifies data for the print head based on the lateral offset to compensate for a lateral motion of the media relative to the print head. | 09-06-2012 |
John Charles Wilson, Longmont, CO US
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20110007344 | Multi-Bit Compression/Decompression Mechanism - A method is disclosed. The method includes receiving a print job, rasterizing the print job to produce rasterized data having a multi bit per pel print format, compressing the rasterized data into compressed data having a data section and a control section including compression control bits corresponding to each data value in the data section and transmitting the compressed data. | 01-13-2011 |
20110134486 | Mechanism for Integration of Print Quality Enhancement (PQE) and Multi-Bit Halftone Data - A mechanism for integrating print quality enhancement (PQE) and multi-bit halftone data is disclosed. A system of embodiments of the invention includes a print control unit communicably coupled to a printer, the print control unit operable to process received multi-bit input print data for printing by the printer;\. The system further comprises a PQE card communicably coupled with the printer, the PQE card configured to separate multi-bit text and line art input data from multi-bit halftone image input data in the multi-bit input print data, ignore any of the identified multi-bit halftone image input data for purposes of applying PQE technology to the identified multi-bit halftone image input data, and apply the PQE technology to the identified multi-bit text and line art input data. Lastly, the system includes a print head communicably coupled to the printer, the print head operable to print multi-bit output created by the PQE card. | 06-09-2011 |
20150246549 | Replaceable Ink Cartridge with Reusable Memory - An apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a cartridge with a fluid container, a nozzle attached to the fluid container to provide fluid from the container to a printer, a cartridge identification card to identify the fluid in the fluid in the container to the printer when the cartridge identification card is connected to the printer, and a strap having two ends, a first end being attached to the fluid container and a second end being attached to the cartridge identification card. | 09-03-2015 |
Kevin L Wilson, Fort Collins, CO US
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20150012669 | PLATFORM RUNTIME ABSTRACTION - Systems, methods, and machine-readable and executable instructions are provided for platform runtime abstraction. Platform runtime abstraction can include creating a number of template models within a platform wherein the number of template models correspond to a provider mode and creating a number of abstraction layers that allow a provider to plug into the platform at runtime wherein the provider includes a provider sub-system and the provider model. Platform runtime abstraction can also include allowing the provider to plug into the platform at runtime through one of the number of abstraction layers wherein the provider remains independent of the platform and wherein the provider remains independent of a platform hardware infrastructure and a platform operating system infrastructure. | 01-08-2015 |
Kevin Lee Wilson, Fort Collins, CO US
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20140040874 | IMPLEMENTING MULTIPLE VERSIONS OF A PLUG-IN CONCURRENTLY - A system and method for implementing multiple versions of a plug-in concurrently are provided herein. The method includes identifying a plug-in within a multi-plug-in platform that is configured to provide a desired functionality. The method also includes executing a first version and a second version of the plug-in concurrently to provide the desired functionality, wherein each version of the plug-in is isolated from the other version of the plug-in. | 02-06-2014 |
20150163288 | CLOUD APPLICATION DEPLOYMENT | 06-11-2015 |
Kevin Lee Wilson, Ft. Collins, CO US
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20160062754 | Coordinating Application Deployment with a Platform Tier - Coordinating application deployment with a platform tier includes assigning a platform tier that has at least some capabilities that match application requests specific to an application embodied in an application layer, deploying the application to the platform tier, and performing a development task on the application in the platform tier with the capabilities. | 03-03-2016 |
Laura Jean Wilson, Peyton, CO US
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20140065762 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE AMOUNT OF Cu DOPING WHEN FORMING A BACK CONTACT OF A PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL - Methods for preparing an exposed surface of a p-type absorber layer of a p-n junction for coupling to a back contact in the manufacture of a thin film photovoltaic device are provided. The method can include: applying a treatment solution onto the exposed surface defined by the p-type absorber layer of cadmium telluride; and annealing the device with the p-type absorber layer in contact with the treatment solution to form a tellurium-enriched region in the p-type absorber layer at the exposed surface. The treatment solution comprises a chlorinated compound component that is substantially free from copper, a copper-containing metal salt, and a solvent. | 03-06-2014 |
Loren F. Wilson, Ft. Collins, CO US
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20090316702 | Method and system for managing a network having multiple domains - Exemplary embodiments are directed to a system and method for managing a network having multiple domains. An exemplary method includes identifying a router interface connected with a switch; assigning a Layer 2 identifier to the interface, wherein the identifier uniquely identifies a Layer 2 domain within the network; and assigning the Layer 2 identifier to the switch. | 12-24-2009 |
Masao Roy Wilson, Denver, CO US
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20090143457 | POLYCYCLIC COMPOUNDS FOR USE IN TREATING OCULAR NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASES - Described herein are various compounds for treatment of ocular neurodegenerative diseases, including but not limited to glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy. The compounds described herein can act to attenuate and/or block calcium release from external neuronal environments as well as intracellular stores. | 06-04-2009 |
Mathew Philip Wilson, Larkspur, CO US
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20090316720 | Controller and adapters to enable unlike device integration - A device that schedules the transmission of information between system components, paired with different data adapters, allows for a system that can transmit data between unlike devices. The system focuses on allowing electronic devices to be used in more facets than the intended application. A user is able to hook up multiple source devices including computers, cable boxes, heating systems, et. al. and interact with them on different output devices. Based on the output device television, speakers, monitors, et. al. and the control device, i.e. a remote, keyboard, Wii Mote™, et. al. the interaction with the source device will be tailored to provide the most natural interaction. This will also allow unlike devices to be used together in order to create a synergistic effect. | 12-24-2009 |
Matt Wilson, Thornton, CO US
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20100142386 | NETWORK AND METHOD PROVIDING AN INDICATION OF NETWORK CAPABILITIES TO A USER FOR SPECIAL NUMBER CALLS - Networks and methods are disclosed for providing an indication of the capability of a communication network for serving special number calls. Before a user places a special number call, the communication network determines the capability of the communication network for serving a special number call, and provides the indication of the network capability to the user. The user is thus kept aware of the quality of the special number service available to them through the communication network. | 06-10-2010 |
Megan Streit Wilson, Evergreen, CO US
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20120211454 | Tray Device - A tray device that is detachably connectable to a surface, such as a table surface, providing an eating and/or playing surface for a child. The tray provided with a lip that extends upwardly and outwardly toward the child's body so as to catch items and/or food or drink dropped by the child and direct the slipped item onto the tray surface. The tray may also be provided with a removable insert and various attachment mechanisms to firmly hold the tray onto the table surface. | 08-23-2012 |
20140345499 | Tray Device With Docking Station - A tray device that is detachably connectable to a surface, such as a table surface, providing an eating and/or playing surface for a child. The tray is provided with a lip that extends upwardly and outwardly toward the child's body so as to catch items and/or food or drink dropped by the child and direct the slipped item onto the tray surface. The tray may also be provided with a removable insert and various attachment mechanisms to firmly hold the tray onto the table surface. | 11-27-2014 |
Meredith Wilson, Colorado Springs, CO US
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20150342415 | CUTTING SURFACE WITH INTEGRATED MEASURING RECEPTACLES - The present invention is directed to a device, such as a cutting board, that comprises an upper planar surface that is useful for the breaking-down of articles, such as the chopping, crushing, and slicing of food articles, and one or more measuring receptacles integrated into the device such that the one or more receptacles are substantially flush with the planar surface. Using the device, one may break down articles, such as food articles, and easily transfer the broken-down portions of the articles to a measuring receptacle without having to remove the broken-down portions of the articles from the cutting board. The measuring receptacle may then be removed from the device, by which the measured portion of the article may be transferred away from the cutting board, such as to a separate pot or pan in the case of food articles. | 12-03-2015 |
Michael C. Wilson, Boulder, CO US
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20110256889 | MOBILE PHONE AGGREGATION SYSTEM - An aggregation machine including: a smart phone including a display, and networking hardware connecting the smart phone to the Internet, the smart phone programmed so that the aggregation machine connects to a plurality of servers via the Internet, and then authenticates itself with each of the plurality of servers, and then retrieves information from each of the plurality of servers, and then parses the information from each of the plurality of servers so as to produce an aggregation of the parsed information, and then renders the aggregation as output via the display. | 10-20-2011 |
20110269507 | AGGREGATION SYSTEM - Machine, method for use and method for making, and corresponding products produced thereby, as well as data structures, computer-readable media tangibly embodying program instructions, manufactures, and necessary intermediates of the foregoing, each pertaining to digital aspects of a computerized aggregation system. The system can include a user computer system interposed between a segment of a network allowing communication between the user computer system and at least one server system, and other segments allowing communication between the user computer system and a plurality of third party server systems. The one server system enables the user computer system to access the plurality of other servers. The access permits forming an aggregation of information obtained from the third party server systems. | 11-03-2011 |
20110270912 | AGGREGATION SYSTEM - Machine, method for use and method for making, and corresponding products produced thereby, as well as data structures, computer-readable media tangibly embodying program instructions, manufactures, and necessary intermediates of the foregoing, each pertaining to digital aspects of a computerized aggregation system. The system can include a user computer system interposed between a segment of a network allowing communication between the user computer system and at least one server system, and other segments allowing communication between the user computer system and a plurality of third party server systems. The one server system enables the user computer system to access the plurality of other servers. The access permits forming an aggregation of information obtained from the third party server systems. | 11-03-2011 |
20110271153 | Aggregation System Error Handling - Machine, method for use and method for making, and corresponding products produced thereby, as well as data structures, computer-readable media tangibly embodying program instructions, manufactures, and necessary intermediates of the foregoing, each pertaining to digital aspects of a computerized aggregation system. The system can include a user computer system interposed between a segment of a network allowing communication between the user computer system and at least one server system, and other segments allowing communication between the user computer system and a plurality of third party server systems. The one server system enables the user computer system to access the plurality of other servers. The access permits forming an aggregation of information obtained from the third party server systems. | 11-03-2011 |
20110276641 | AGGREGATION SYSTEM - Machine, method for use and method for making, and corresponding products produced thereby, as well as data structures, computer-readable media tangibly embodying program instructions, manufactures, and necessary intermediates of the foregoing, each pertaining to digital aspects of a computerized aggregation system. The system can include a user computer system interposed between a segment of a network allowing communication between the user computer system and at least one server system, and other segments allowing communication between the user computer system and a plurality of third party server systems. The one server system enables the user computer system to access the plurality of other servers. The access permits forming an aggregation of information obtained from the third party server systems. | 11-10-2011 |
20110282905 | AGGREGATION OF AN AGGREGATION - Machine, method for use and method for making, and corresponding products produced thereby, as well as data structures, computer-readable media tangibly embodying program instructions, manufactures, and necessary intermediates of the foregoing, each pertaining to digital aspects of a computerized aggregation system. The system can include a user computer system interposed between a segment of a network allowing communication between the user computer system and at least one server system, and other segments allowing communication between the user computer system and a plurality of third party server systems. The one server system enables the user computer system to access the plurality of other servers. The access permits forming an aggregation of information obtained from the third party server systems. | 11-17-2011 |
20110283007 | Aggregation application written as a module or an extention of another application - Machine, method for use and method for making, and corresponding products produced thereby, as well as data structures, computer-readable media tangibly embodying program instructions, manufactures, and necessary intermediates of the foregoing, each pertaining to digital aspects of a computerized aggregation system. The system can include a user computer system interposed between a segment of a network allowing communication between the user computer system and at least one server system, and other segments allowing communication between the user computer system and a plurality of third party server systems. The one server system enables the user computer system to access the plurality of other servers. The access permits forming an aggregation of information obtained from the third party server systems. | 11-17-2011 |
20110289132 | AGGREGATION SYSTEM - Machine, method for use and method for making, and corresponding products produced thereby, as well as data structures, computer-readable media tangibly embodying program instructions, manufactures, and necessary intermediates of the foregoing, each pertaining to digital aspects of a computerized aggregation system. The system can include a user computer system interposed between a segment of a network allowing communication between the user computer system and at least one server system, and other segments allowing communication between the user computer system and a plurality of third party server systems. The one server system enables the user computer system to access the plurality of other servers. The access permits forming an aggregation of information obtained from the third party server systems. | 11-24-2011 |
20110289143 | AGGREGATION SYSTEM - Machine, method for use and method for making, and corresponding products produced thereby, as well as data structures, computer-readable media tangibly embodying program instructions, manufactures, and necessary intermediates of the foregoing, each pertaining to digital aspects of a computerized aggregation system. The system can include a user computer system interposed between a segment of a network allowing communication between the user computer system and at least one server system, and other segments allowing communication between the user computer system and a plurality of third party server systems. The one server system enables the user computer system to access the plurality of other servers. The access permits forming an aggregation of information obtained from the third party server systems. | 11-24-2011 |
20120221643 | TELEVISION AGGREGATOR - An aggregation system, process, article, and necessary intermediates, illustratively the system includes: a device capable of both networking and executing software programs, the device programmed from memory so that the aggregation apparatus: connects to a plurality of servers via the Internet, and authenticates itself with each of the plurality of servers, and retrieves information from each of the plurality of servers, and parses the information from each of the plurality of servers so as to produce an aggregation of parsed information, and renders the aggregation as output. | 08-30-2012 |
20120239980 | AGGREGATION SYSTEM ERROR HANDLING - Aggregation apparatus that comprises a computer, a display controlled by the computer, and networking hardware connecting the computer to a network. The computer is programmed so that the aggregation apparatus connects to a plurality of sites on the Internet, authenticates itself with each of the sites, and attempts to retrieve information from said sites. The information comprises different data types. If no error is detected or trapped, an aggregation of information is produced and rendered as output. If an error is detected or trapped, an attempt is made to associate the error with an error code. If the error code is associated with the error, then the aggregation apparatus communicates an instruction to a user interface to trigger presentation of a message to take an action. If the error does not match an error code, an instruction is communicated to the user interface that a particular action has occurred. | 09-20-2012 |
20120297026 | AGGREGATION SYSTEM - A computerized aggregation system, the system including: a master server system programmed to receive data from a user computer, to store the received data, and to process the received data to produce information including credentials, and to provide the information to a client-side application piece at the user computer system, the user computer system adapted to receive said provided information and to communicate said credentials received from the master server system respectively to each of a plurality of third party server systems to facilitate obtaining information from the third party server systems, whereby the user computer system is enabled to aggregate at least some information from the third party server systems on an aggregation template. | 11-22-2012 |
20120303712 | AGGREGATION SYSTEM - An aggregation system including a computer, and networking hardware connecting the computer to a network. The computer is programmed so that the aggregation system presents an interface which is respectively presented to one or more users and which receives input from said one or more users, parses the input to produce an aggregation, enables executing user-defined rules which include a capacity to initiate an alert process so that a communication corresponding to the aggregation is sent to a recipient, and renders the aggregation as output. | 11-29-2012 |
20130024787 | PEER-TO-PEER AGGREGATION SYSTEM - An aggregation apparatus including: a computer, an output device, a display controlled by the computer, and networking hardware connecting the computer to a network, the computer programmed so that the aggregation apparatus: communicates with at least one computer via the Internet to obtain peer-to-peer information corresponding to real time data shared by at least one other computer; processes the peer-to-peer information to produce an aggregation; and then renders the aggregation as output; and then presents at least some of the aggregation and at least one of at least some of the information in a customizable user interface, at least some of the aggregation in association with an automatically generated score that represents a level of communication activity, and at least some of the information in a user interface which includes an automatically generated list of contacts and their associated recent activity. | 01-24-2013 |
20130086699 | AGGREGATION SYSTEM - A machine and methods, the machine including a computer, networking hardware connecting the computer to the Internet, and a memory storing executable instructions which when executed, enable the end-user computer system to perform the operations of: connecting to a plurality of sites on the Internet; authenticating itself with each of the sites; retrieving information from each of the sites; parsing the information from each of the sites so as to produce an aggregation of the parsed information, wherein the aggregation is produced at the end-user computer system; and rendering the aggregation as output. | 04-04-2013 |
20130097279 | AGGREGATOR WITH MANAGED CONTENT - Apparatus, method, and manufacture, illustratively the aggregation apparatus connects to a sites on the Internet, authenticates itself with the sites, and facilitates at least one of: retrieving user-selected information from the sites, parsing the user-selected information from the sites to produce an aggregation, and rendering at least some of the aggregation as the output; retrieving information from the sites, parsing the information from the sites, and user-selectedly filtering the parsed information in producing an aggregation of the parsed information in producing an aggregation, and rendering at least some of the aggregation as the output; and retrieving information from the sites, parsing the information from the sites, producing an aggregation of the parsed information so as to produce an aggregation of the parsed information, and user-selectedly rendering the aggregation as the output. The rendering can include supplying content from one of the sites to another of the sites. | 04-18-2013 |
20130117679 | AGGREGATION SYSTEM - Apparatus, method, and manufacture, illustratively the aggregation apparatus includes a computer system configured to provide, at a web site, an interface which enables each of multiple users to register for an account; and provide, at the web site, an interface which facilitates a login by each registered user; provide, at the web site to each said registered user that has logged in: a combination of user services in addition to facilitating aggregation from a plurality of Internet sites, the facilitating including enabling an aggregator apparatus to connect to a plurality of sites on the Internet, authenticate itself with each of the plurality of sites, retrieve information from the sites, parse the information from the sites, produce aggregation output from the parsed information, the aggregation output being subject to user-management, and render the aggregation output. | 05-09-2013 |
20130191506 | ENABLING USER ACTION - A computerized aggregation system including a computer, a display controlled by the computer, and networking hardware connecting the computer to a network, the computer programmed so that the aggregation apparatus: connects to at least one Internet-connected service; and authenticates itself with each said Internet-connected service; and retrieves input from said Internet-connected service; and connects to at least one appliance computer; and then authenticates itself with each said appliance computer; and retrieves input from each said appliance computer; and parses the input from each said Internet-connected service and parses the input from each said appliance computer so as to produce an aggregation of the parsed input; and renders the aggregation as output. | 07-25-2013 |
Nicholas Wilson, Louisville, CO US
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20120185414 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR WIND FORECASTING AND GRID MANAGEMENT - In one embodiment, a wind power ramp event nowcasting system includes a wind condition analyzer for detecting a wind power ramp signal; a sensor array, situated in an area relative to a wind farm, the sensor array providing data to the wind condition analyzer; a mesoscale numerical model; a neural network pattern recognizer; and a statistical forecast model, wherein the statistical model receives input from the wind condition analyzer, the mesoscale numerical model, and the neural network pattern recognizer; and the statistical forecast model outputs a time and duration for the wind power ramp event (WPRE) for the wind farm. | 07-19-2012 |
Nicklas Wilson, Englewood, CO US
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20110239099 | System and method for video poetry using text based related media - There is provided a system and method for creating video poetry using text based related media. There is provided a method for creating a video poetry media, the method comprising receiving an ordered list of text phrases selected from a defined plurality of text phrases, presenting a plurality of video clips, wherein each of the plurality of video clips is associated with one or more of the ordered list of text phrases, receiving an ordered list of video clips selected from the plurality of video clips, and generating the video poetry media using the ordered list of video clips. In this manner, the barrier of entry for creating video poetry media is reduced, encouraging increased user participation and the creation of the “viral” effect by sharing video poetry online. Positive publicity for associated brands and media properties and additional channels for commercial promotions are thereby provided. | 09-29-2011 |
Patrick David Wilson, Denver, CO US
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20100050255 | DETECTION AND SUPPRESSION OF SHORT MESSAGE SERVICE DENIAL OF SERVICE ATTACKS - A method, system, and medium are provided for suppressing a Short Message Service (SMS) induced Denial of Service (DoS) attack on a telecommunications network. A register is updated to include information relevant to SMS messages that are requested to be communicated by way of a wireless telecommunications network. The register includes information of the location where the target devices of SMS messages are located. The register is utilized to detect an SMS induced DoS attack. A trigger is communicated to an SMS router to enable a DoS mode that restricts the communication of SMS messages. In an exemplary embodiment, only those SMS messages identified as part of the DoS attack are restricted. | 02-25-2010 |
Peter H. Wilson, Boulder Creek, CO US
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20090273026 | TRENCH-GATE LDMOS STRUCTURES - MOSFET devices for RF applications that use a trench-gate in place of the lateral gate conventionally used in lateral MOSFET devices. A trench-gate provides devices with a single, short channel for high frequency gain. Embodiments of the present invention provide devices with an asymmetric oxide in the trench gate, as well as LDD regions that lower the gate-drain capacitance for improved RF performance. Refinements to these TG-LDMOS devices include placing a source-shield conductor below the gate and placing two gates in a trench-gate region. These improve device high-frequency performance by decreasing gate-to-drain capacitance. Further refinements include adding a charge balance region to the LDD region and adding source-to-substrate or drain-to-substrate vias. | 11-05-2009 |
20110284955 | FIELD EFFECT TRANSISTOR WITH TRENCH FILLED WITH INSULATING MATERIAL AND STRIPS OF SEMI-INSULATING MATERIAL ALONG TRENCH SIDEWALLS - In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a MOSFET includes a first semiconductor region having a first surface, a first insulation-filled trench region extending from the first surface into the first semiconductor region, and strips of semi-insulating material along the sidewalls of the first insulation-filled trench region. The strips of semi-insulating material may be insulated from the first semiconductor region. | 11-24-2011 |
20120248528 | TRENCH-GATE LDMOS STRUCTURES - MOSFET devices for RF applications that use a trench-gate in place of the lateral gate conventionally used in lateral MOSFET devices. A trench-gate provides devices with a single, short channel for high frequency gain. Embodiments of the present invention provide devices with an asymmetric oxide in the trench gate, as well as LDD regions that lower the gate-drain capacitance for improved RF performance. Refinements to these TG-LDMOS devices include placing a source-shield conductor below the gate and placing two gates in a trench-gate region. These improve device high-frequency performance by decreasing gate-to-drain capacitance. Further refinements include adding a charge balance region to the LDD region and adding source-to-substrate or drain-to-substrate vias. | 10-04-2012 |
Scott D. Wilson, Thorton, CO US
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20130235708 | Optical Storage Device with Direct Read after Write - A system and method for providing direct read after write functionality in an optical data storage device include an optical head having a first coherent light source modulated at higher power during writing of data to the optical medium and a second coherent light source operating in a continuous wave mode at lower power while the first coherent light source is writing data. Optic components combine light from the first and second light sources and focus light from the first coherent light source to a first spot of a selected track on the optical medium and focus light from the second coherent light source to a second spot on the selected track downstream from the first spot relative to movement direction of the optical medium to read and verify the data directly after writing during the write process rather than in a separate verification process. | 09-12-2013 |
Scott D. Wilson, Thornton, CO US
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20120246665 | Optical Pickup Assembly - An optical pickup assembly that has flexible beams that support an objective lens for adjustment in a focusing direction and a tracking direction. The flexible beams are used to support and move the objective lens. A controller operates electromagnetic actuators that move the flexible beams. | 09-27-2012 |
20130152112 | DRUM FOR USE IN TESTING OPTICAL TAPE MEDIA AND METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MOUNTING OPTICAL TAPE MEDIA ON DRUM - Various embodiments herein include utilities that facilitate the substantially flat and aligned mounting of optical tape segments on testing drums to increase testing accuracy of the tape segments. In this regard, a drum for testing optical tape media is disclosed having a substantially planar portion onto which first and second ends of an optical tape segment may be mounted to thereby secure the entire tape segment around an outer testing surface of the drum. Also disclosed is fixture that may be used to precisely mount and secure the tape segment over the outer mounting surface of a drum in a manner that reduces axial run-out and wrinkling of the optical tape. | 06-13-2013 |
20130342930 | Lateral Tape Motion Detector - A tape edge sensor system for detecting lateral movement of a storage tape includes a first photo-emitter, a first photo-detector positioned to receive a first light signal from the first photo-emitter, a first aperture disposed between the first photo-emitter and the first photo-detector, and a feedback system connected to the first photo-emitter and the first photo-detector. The first aperture defines a first region at a first tape edge through which the first light signal is received by the first photo-detector with the storage tape blocking a portion of the first light signal. The feedback system determines the first photo-detector's signal amplitude and adjusts the first light signal such that the first photo-detector signal amplitude is within a first average amplitude range. A tape edge sensor system using compensating photo-interrupters is also provided. | 12-26-2013 |
20140007145 | DATA STORAGE DEVICE TAPE PATH CLEANER | 01-02-2014 |
20140115614 | DATA STORAGE DEVICE TAPE PATH CLEANER - A tape cartridge is provided with a reel mounted for rotation in a housing. Tape with a length, a width and a thickness, is wound upon the reel in a length direction of the tape. A leader is mounted to a free end of the tape. The leader has at least one portion with a width greater than the tape width to clean a tape path, such as a guide and/or a lens. Another tape cartridge is provided with a reel mounted for rotation in a housing. Tape is wound upon the reel in a length direction of the tape. A leader is mounted to a free end of the tape. A brush is mounted to a portion of the leader for cleaning a tape path. | 04-24-2014 |
20140133288 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING LONGITUDINAL POSITION MARKS ON AN OPTICAL TAPE - In at least one embodiment, an apparatus for writing data and location marks on an optical tape is provided. The apparatus comprises an optical system that includes at least one laser source for transmitting a laser beam therefrom. The optical system further includes a plurality of lenses for receiving the laser beam and for directing the laser beam onto at least one guard band on the optical tape to write the location marks thereon. The location marks being indicative of a longitudinal position of the data that is capable of being stored on a writeable section of the optical tape. | 05-15-2014 |
20140140184 | OPTICAL TAPE PICK UP UNIT WITH HOLOGRAPHIC OPTICAL ELEMENT - An optical tape pick up unit includes a holographic optical element and an aspheric objective lens. The holographic optical element splits a laser beam into first order beams and introduces pre-compensating wavefront error into the first order beams. The aspheric objective lens focuses the first order beams onto optical tape and introduces wavefront error into the first order beams having a magnitude similar to and polarity opposite that of the pre-compensating wavefront error. | 05-22-2014 |
Scott J. Wilson, Littleton, CO US
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20130098629 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REMOVING LIQUID FROM A HORIZONTAL WELL - A system and method for removing liquid from a horizontal wellbore is disclosed. The system and methods utilize multi-conduit tubing associated with one or more liquid intake port(s) and vent port(s) positioned at selected locations along the tubing and positioned within a wellbore. The one or more liquid intake ports are placed at liquid accumulation points along the primarily horizontal section of the wellbore. The one or more vent housings are placed at gas accumulation points along the primarily horizontal section of the wellbore. Various embodiments of intake port are also disclosed. | 04-25-2013 |
20140305652 | Method and Apparatus for Removing Liquid from a Horizontal Well - A system and method for removing liquid from a horizontal wellbore is disclosed. The system and methods utilize multi-conduit tubing associated with one or more liquid intake port(s) positioned at selected locations along the tubing and positioned within a wellbore. The one or more liquid intake ports are typically placed at liquid accumulation points along the primarily horizontal section of the wellbore. | 10-16-2014 |
Simon Wilson, Dacono, CO US
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20080284798 | POST-RENDER GRAPHICS OVERLAYS - In general, the present disclosure describes various techniques for overlaying or combining a set of rendered graphics surfaces onto a single graphics frame. One example device includes a first processor that selects a surface level for each of a plurality of rendered graphics surfaces prior to the device outputting any of the rendered graphics surfaces to a display. The device further includes a second processor that retrieves the rendered graphics surfaces, overlays the rendered graphics surfaces onto a graphics frame in accordance with each of the selected surface levels, and outputs the graphics frame to the display. | 11-20-2008 |
Steven R. Wilson, Buena Vista, CO US
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20120298944 | Fence Gate Extender - A fence gate having a bottom extender section comprising a frame having vertical and horizontal interconnected structural members with a planar extender panel slidingly attached to the lower portion of the frame for movement within a plane parallel to the plane of the frame and motive means connected to the panel for moving it toward or away from the ground in order to open or close the space between the ground and the lower structural member of the gate. | 11-29-2012 |
Tadd Wilson, Centennial, CO US
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20130293364 | CONFIGURABLE DASH DISPLAY - Methods and systems for a configurable vehicle dash display are provided. Specifically, a configurable dash may comprise one or more displays that are capable of receiving input from a user. At least one of these displays may be configured to present a plurality of custom applications that, when manipulated by at least one user, are adapted to control and/or monitor functions associated with a vehicle and/or associated peripheral devices. It is anticipated that the function and appearance of the plurality of custom applications may be altered via user and/or processor input. | 11-07-2013 |
20130293452 | CONFIGURABLE HEADS-UP DASH DISPLAY - Methods and systems for a heads-up configurable vehicle dash display are provided. Specifically, a configurable dash may comprise one or more displays that are capable of receiving input from a user. At least one of these displays may be configured to present a plurality of custom applications that, when manipulated by at least one user, are adapted to control and/or monitor functions associated with a vehicle and/or associated peripheral devices. It is anticipated that the function and appearance of the plurality of custom applications may be altered via user and/or processor input. | 11-07-2013 |
Tadd F. Wilson, Denver, CO US
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20140309814 | Central Network for the Automated Control of Vehicular Traffic - Methods and systems for a traffic control system provide arrangements and processes for managing automated vehicles. The traffic control system can register vehicles and then control the operation of the vehicles through a section of roadway. The automated control includes the communication of directions and other messages that ensure the proper function of the vehicle while under the guidance of the traffic control system | 10-16-2014 |
20140309815 | Traffic Consolidation Based on Vehicle Destination - Methods and systems for a traffic control system provide arrangements and processes for managing automated vehicles. The traffic control system can register vehicles and then control the operation of the vehicles through a section of roadway. The automated control includes the communication of directions and other messages that ensure the proper function of the vehicle while under the guidance of the traffic control system | 10-16-2014 |
20140309839 | Vehicle Registration to Enter Automated Control of Vehicular Traffic - Methods and systems for a traffic control system provide arrangements and processes for managing automated vehicles. The traffic control system can register vehicles and then control the operation of the vehicles through a section of roadway. The automated control includes the communication of directions and other messages that ensure the proper function of the vehicle while under the guidance of the traffic control system | 10-16-2014 |
20140309913 | Relay and Exchange Protocol in an Automated Zone-Based Vehicular Traffic Control Environment - Methods and systems for a traffic control system provide arrangements and processes for managing automated vehicles. The traffic control system can register vehicles and then control the operation of the vehicles through a section of roadway. The automated control includes the communication of directions and other messages that ensure the proper function of the vehicle while under the guidance of the traffic control system | 10-16-2014 |
Tadd F. Wilson, Centennial, CO US
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20130144463 | CONFIGURABLE VEHICLE CONSOLE - Methods and systems for a configurable vehicle console are provided. Specifically, a configurable console may comprise one or more displays that are capable of receiving input from a user. At least one of these displays may be removed from the console of a vehicle and operated as a stand-alone computing platform. Moreover, it is anticipated that each one or more of the displays of the console may be configured to present a plurality of custom applications that, when manipulated by at least one user, are adapted to control functions associated with a vehicle and/or associated peripheral devices. | 06-06-2013 |
20130145297 | CONFIGURABLE HEADS-UP DASH DISPLAY - Methods and systems for a heads-up configurable vehicle dash display are provided. Specifically, a configurable dash may comprise one or more displays that are capable of receiving input from a user. At least one of these displays may be configured to present a plurality of custom applications that, when manipulated by at least one user, are adapted to control and/or monitor functions associated with a vehicle and/or associated peripheral devices. It is anticipated that the function and appearance of the plurality of custom applications may be altered via user and/or processor input. | 06-06-2013 |
20130148798 | INTELLIGENT CALL LOG AND SCHEDULE INTEGRATION - Described are embodiments that provide for an intelligent call log. Specifically, in embodiments, a call log module can be provided on a user's phone (or as a sequenced application) that analyzes the actual communications between a calling party and a called party. The call log module is configured, in embodiments, to do analysis of the calling party's interaction with the called party, changes in routing, and/or failure to connect. The call log module is linked to the calling party's schedule information, in some embodiments, for situations with multiple failures to connect and/or multiple short discussions have inadequately dealt with the need to talk, and therefore scheduling a meeting is likely to be more effective. | 06-13-2013 |
20130152003 | CONFIGURABLE DASH DISPLAY - Methods and systems for a configurable vehicle dash display are provided. Specifically, a configurable dash may comprise one or more displays that are capable of receiving input from a user. At least one of these displays may be configured to present a plurality of custom applications that, when manipulated by at least one user, are adapted to control and/or monitor functions associated with a vehicle and/or associated peripheral devices. It is anticipated that the function and appearance of the plurality of custom applications may be altered via user and/or processor input. | 06-13-2013 |
20130241720 | CONFIGURABLE VEHICLE CONSOLE - Methods and systems for a configurable vehicle console are provided. Specifically, a configurable console may comprise one or more displays that are capable of receiving input from a user. At least one of these displays may be removed from the console of a vehicle and operated as a stand-alone computing platform. Moreover, it is anticipated that each one or more of the displays of the console may be configured to present a plurality of custom applications that, when manipulated by at least one user, are adapted to control functions associated with a vehicle and/or associated peripheral devices. | 09-19-2013 |
20140310702 | VEHICLE AND DEVICE SOFTWARE UPDATES PROPAGATED VIA A VIRAL COMMUNICATION CONTACT - A system for vehicle to another party communications that includes a vehicle personality module adapted to create a vehicle personality and a communications system that utilizes the created vehicle personality for one or more communications instead of a user's profile. The one or more communications are associated with one or more of an identifier and an icon representing the vehicle personality, with this identifier and/or icon sent with at least one communication and displayable to the recipient of the communication. | 10-16-2014 |
20160041820 | VEHICLE AND DEVICE SOFTWARE UPDATES PROPAGATED VIA A VIRAL COMMUNICATION CONTACT - A system for vehicle to another party communications that includes a vehicle personality module adapted to create a vehicle personality and a communications system that utilizes the created vehicle personality for one or more communications instead of a user's profile. The one or more communications are associated with one or more of an identifier and an icon representing the vehicle personality, with this identifier and/or icon sent with at least one communication and displayable to the recipient of the communication. | 02-11-2016 |
20160070456 | CONFIGURABLE HEADS-UP DASH DISPLAY - Methods and systems for a heads-up configurable vehicle dash display are provided. Specifically, a configurable dash may comprise one or more displays that are capable of receiving input from a user. At least one of these displays may be configured to present a plurality of custom applications that, when manipulated by at least one user, are adapted to control and/or monitor functions associated with a vehicle and/or associated peripheral devices. It is anticipated that the function and appearance of the plurality of custom applications may be altered via user and/or processor input. | 03-10-2016 |
Thomas Wilson, Steamboat Springs, CO US
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20160081463 | SPREADABLE MATERIAL CONTAINER HOLDING DEVICE - A device for improving the holding of a spreadable material container such as a paint can is disclosed. A device comprises an elongated strip of sheet material having a U shaped portion shaped to cradle a user's thumb and an opposite hook shaped end portion bent back on itself so as to hook on to one of a wire bail or a rim of a spreadable material container, wherein the container may be easily held by a user's one hand gripping a bottom of the container with fingers and the user's thumb cradled in the U shaped portion. | 03-24-2016 |
Weston R. Wilson, Arvada, CO US
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20100038359 | Microwave Heating construct with elevatable bottom - A microwave heating construct includes a movable portion defined at least partially by lines of disruption extending between adjacent edges of the bottom panel. The movable portion is adapted to be moved towards the interior space for maintaining a food item in an elevated position within the construct. A susceptor or other microwave energy interactive element may be joined to the movable portion to enhance heating, browning, and/or crisping of the food item. | 02-18-2010 |
20110220640 | Microwave Heating Package for Frozen Food Items - A microwave energy interactive structure includes a susceptor film comprising microwave energy interactive material on a polymer film, a support layer joined to the microwave energy interactive material, and an adjoining layer joined to the support layer. The adjoining layer comprises a paper-based material having a machine direction and a cross direction. The adjoining layer is joined to the support layer by an adhesive region extending in the cross direction across at least a portion of the adjoining layer. | 09-15-2011 |
20120118904 | CARTON WITH RECLOSABLE LID - A carton for containing a product. The carton can comprise a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels comprises a first end panel, a first side panel, a second end panel, and a second side panel. At least one top flap is respectively foldably connected to a respective panel of the plurality of panels. The at least one top flap at least partially forms a closed top end of the carton. A reclosable lid is positionable between an open position and a closed position. The reclosable lid comprises a central panel that is foldably connected to the at least one top flap. The reclosable lid can be downwardly folded relative to the at least one top flap in the closed position. | 05-17-2012 |
20130171301 | Microwave Heating Construct with Elevatable Bottom - A microwave heating construct includes a movable portion defined at least partially by lines of disruption extending between adjacent edges of the bottom panel. The movable portion is adapted to be moved towards the interior space for maintaining a food item in an elevated position within the construct. A susceptor or other microwave energy interactive element may be joined to the movable portion to enhance heating, browning, and/or crisping of the food item. | 07-04-2013 |
20150197383 | Carton With Opening Feature - A carton having an opening feature. The carton may include a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels may include a top panel, a bottom panel, a first side panel, and a second side panel. The carton may further include a dispenser having a dispenser panel that is at least partially defined by a tear line having a perforation pattern. The perforation pattern may have at least one cut having a central portion, a first distal portion extending from the central portion, and a second distal portion extending from the central portion. | 07-16-2015 |
William L. Wilson, Longmont, CO US
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20080222492 | DATA PROTECTION SYSTEM - The present invention provides systems and methods for logically organizing data for storage and recovery on a data storage medium using a multi-level format. The present invention also provides systems and methods for protecting data stored on data storage medium so that the data may be recovered without errors. | 09-11-2008 |
20080229147 | DATA PROTECTION SYSTEM - The present invention provides systems and methods for logically organizing data for storage and recovery on a data storage medium using a multi-level format. The present invention also provides systems and methods for protecting data stored on data storage medium so that the data may be recovered without errors. | 09-18-2008 |
20090092160 | EXTERNAL CAVITY LASER WITH A TUNABLE HOLOGRAPHIC ELEMENT - Embodiments of systems and methods are provided for a tunable laser device. The tunable laser device may include a tunable Bragg reflector that allows its wavelength to be tuned via temperature and/or pressure. This Bragg reflector may include holographic material in which a Bragg grating may be formed comprising parallel fringes of alternating index of refractions. Temperature and/or pressure changes may be effected in the Bragg reflector by, for example, a thermoelectric cooler and/or piezo transducer. | 04-09-2009 |
20110123911 | HOLOGRAPHIC RECORDING MEDIUM WITH CONTROL OF PHOTOPOLYMERIZATION AND DARK REACTIONS - The present invention relates to a system, as well as articles and holographic recording medium comprising the system, where the system comprises: a polymerizable component comprising at least one photoactive polymerizable material; and a photoinitiator component comprising at least one photoinitiator for causing the polymerizable component to polymerize to thereby form a plurality of holographic gratings when activated by exposure to a photoinitiating light source; wherein when a portion of the polymerizable component has been polymerized to form at least one holographic grating, the unpolymerized portion of the polymerizable component is resistant to further polymerization when not exposed to the photoinitiating light source. The present invention also provides methods for forming at least one holographic grating in a holographic recording medium having such a photopolymerizable system. | 05-26-2011 |
20120135338 | HOLOGRAPHIC RECORDING MEDIUM WITH CONTROL OF PHOTOPOLYMERIZATION AND DARK REACTIONS - The present invention relates to a system, as well as articles and holographic recording medium comprising the system, where the system comprises: a polymerizable component comprising at least one photoactive polymerizable material; and a photoinitiator component comprising at least one photoinitiator for causing the polymerizable component to polymerize to thereby form a plurality of holographic gratings when activated by exposure to a photoinitiating light source; wherein when a portion of the polymerizable component has been polymerized to form at least one holographic grating, the unpolymerized portion of the polymerizable component is resistant to further polymerization when not exposed to the photoinitiating light source. The present invention also provides methods for forming at least one holographic grating in a holographic recording medium having such a photopolymerizable system. | 05-31-2012 |
Zachary David Wilson, Aguilar, CO US
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20140138298 | GRATE FILTRATION SYSTEM - A grate filtration system filters trash and debris from water flowing through a water channel by way of two vertical grates that intersect at a vertex and form a wedge shape that protrudes into the direction of flow of water in the channel. The grates are removably supported in grooves on side and center pillar supports. The vertical grates provide a spillway near the vertex. The system further includes a concrete apron that provides a smooth surface for the system and has grooves to support and retain the bottom edges of the vertical grates. | 05-22-2014 |