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Alec K. Wollen, Seattle, WA US
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20150203806 | SYSTEMS FOR DISRUPTING BIOLOGICAL SAMPLES AND ASSOCIATED DEVICES AND METHODS - The present technology relates generally to systems for disrupting biological samples and associated devices and methods. In some embodiments, system includes a vessel configured to receive the biological sample, a permanent magnet configured to be positioned within the vessel, an electromagnet configured to be positioned proximate the vessel, and a current source operably coupled to the electromagnet and configured to transmit an alternating current. In some embodiments, when the biological sample is placed within the vessel and the alternating current is transmitted to the electromagnet, the electromagnet produces an alternating magnetic field that causes the permanent magnet to rotate within the vessel, thereby lysing at least one of the cells of the biological sample. | 07-23-2015 |
Bruce Wollen, Rowley, MA US
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20100089605 | BACK BOX WITH POWER POCKET FOR IN-WALL ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS - A multi-part electrical/electronics enclosure that may be used for in-wall installation of intercom, home audio, lighting, HVAC or other automation controls and similar system components. The enclosure includes two major components including a back box, serving to enclose low voltage electronics, and a power pocket portion, fitting into at least one wall of the back box. The power pocket serves as an enclosure for high voltage alternating current electrical wire terminations, equipment connections, power supplies and the like. A trade separator fits between the back box and power pocket to completely enclose and isolate high voltage electrics from low voltage electronics. This solution provides maximize use of available space especially in retrofit applications. It also provides for servicing of electronics (disposed in back box) without accessing or servicing high voltage electrics in the power pocket. | 04-15-2010 |
Cody Wollen, Calgary CA
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20140246193 | ELECTRICAL HEATING METHOD FOR A HYDROCARBON FORMATION, AND IMPROVED THERMAL RECOVERY METHOD USING ELECTRICAL PRE-HEATING METHOD - A thermal recovery method employing an electrical pre-heating method to condition the hydrocarbon-bearing formation as a means of improving recovery when steam injection is later applied. In addition, a method of comparing the applied electrical flux and resulting temperature profile to determine the heat transfer properties of each of a plurality of reservoir regions along the length of a horizontal well is disclosed. Advantageously, the heat flux supplied to each of the regions may be varied relative to each other region to compensate for different thermal transfer properties which may exist in the formation within each of the regions. Such controlled variation in thermal energy transfer, compensating for variances in fluid mobility and thermal properties in the reservoir allows for a more even steam chamber development and therefore optimized oil recovery. | 09-04-2014 |
Mark A. Wollen, Murieta, CA US
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20120094241 | Propellant Flow Actuated Piezoelectric Igniter for Combustion Engines - A propellant flow actuated piezoelectric igniter device using one or more hammer balls retained by one or more magnets, or other retaining method, until sufficient fluid pressure is achieved to release and accelerate the hammer ball, such that it impacts a piezoelectric crystal to produce an ignition spark. Certain preferred embodiments provide a means for repetitively capturing and releasing the hammer ball after it impacts one or more piezoelectric crystals, thereby oscillating and producing multiple, repetitive ignition sparks. Furthermore, an embodiment is presented for which oscillation of the hammer ball and repetitive impact to the piezoelectric crystal is maintained without the need for a magnet or other retaining mechanism to achieve this oscillating impact process. | 04-19-2012 |
Mark A. Wollen, Murietta, CA US
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20150316263 | PROPELLANT FLOW ACTUATED PIEZOELECTRIC IGNITER FOR COMBUSTION ENGINES - A propellant flow actuated piezoelectric igniter device using one or more hammer balls retained by one or more magnets, or other retaining method, until sufficient fluid pressure is achieved in one or more charging chambers to release and accelerate the hammer ball, such that it impacts a piezoelectric crystal to produce an ignition spark. Certain preferred embodiments provide a means for repetitively capturing and releasing the hammer ball after it impacts one or more piezoelectric crystals, thereby oscillating and producing multiple, repetitive ignition sparks. Furthermore, an embodiment is presented for which oscillation of the hammer ball and repetitive impact to the piezoelectric crystal is maintained without the need for a magnet or other retaining mechanism to achieve this oscillating impact process. | 11-05-2015 |
Mark Alan Wollen, Poway, CA US
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20140106891 | Control System for a Child Swing - A control system for a child swing that comprises an amplitude control subsystem configured to use one or more electrical signals from a swing sensor to compare an actual amplitude of the child swing to a pre-set amplitude of the child swing to generate an adjustment signal representing a desired adjustment to the phase of the drive mechanism. The child swing also comprises a phase control subsystem configured to use an electrical signal representative of a phase of the drive mechanism and the adjustment signal to generate a motor drive signal configured to cause the desired adjustment to the phase of the drive mechanism. | 04-17-2014 |