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Andrew Worley, Noblesville, IN US
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20130193811 | INDUCTION ROTOR END RING SUPPORT DEVICE - An induction rotor includes a rotor core having an axial end surface, an end ring proximate the axial end surface that provides electrical communication between respective ends of conductor bars extending through the rotor core, and an end ring support structure that includes a ring member at least partially embedded in the end ring. An end ring support structure may have at least one axially extending member coupled with the ring member, such axially extending member projecting axially inwardly of the axial end surface and engaging the rotor core. An end ring support structure may include a ring member having an axially extending portion embedded in the end ring between radially inner and outer surfaces of the end ring whereby the end ring includes an outer portion, radially outwardly of the axially extending portion, and an inner portion disposed radially inwardly of the axially extending portion of the ring member. | 08-01-2013 |
Ann R. Worley, Arlington, VA US
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20130091736 | Shoe with attachable fashion accessories - A shoe assembly and decorative shoe accessories for attachment to various parts of a shoe are disclosed. The decorative shoe accessories comprise a substantially U or C-shaped heel cover, the heel cover having first and second front ends and a back end. The heel cover has an inside surface and an outside surface, wherein when the heel cover is slipped over a heel of the shoe tension created when the first and second front ends are moved away from each other holds the heel cover in place over at least part of the heel. The outer surface of the heel cover has a decorative pattern. The decorative shoe accessories also comprise a toe box cover having a top surface and a bottom surface. | 04-18-2013 |
August John Worley, Asheville, NC US
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20090275794 | Portable Electronic Sound, Physioacoustic, and Colored Light Therapy System - The present invention is a portable integrated sound, physioacoustic, and colored light apparatus. This is a self-contained electrically powered device designed to stimulate and facilitate the human body's innate self-healing mechanisms. The active components are housed in a portable pyramidal-shaped lower enclosure ( | 11-05-2009 |
Brian D. Worley, Tulsa, OK US
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20090139529 | Catheter guiding flexible connector - A flexible connector couples the inlet end of a tracheotomy tube inner cannula to an outlet port of an in-line catheter. The catheter exit end of the connector is adapted to be serially coupled in pneumatic communication with the inlet end of the tracheotomy tube inner cannula and also to guide the downstream tip of the catheter into the inlet end of the inner cannula in response to pushing of the catheter upstream of the catheter outlet port. Thus, the in-line catheter can be inserted into the tracheotomy tube inner cannula with little likelihood of having to compress or “flip” the connector or disconnect the connector from the tracheotomy tube and the patient from the ventilator circuit. | 06-04-2009 |
20110259338 | Ventilator to Tracheotomy Tube Coupling - A coupling for connecting a ventilator tube to a tracheotomy tube has a latching mechanism which prevents the coupling from axially displacing a tapered tubular extension of the tracheotomy tube after they have been mated in a pneumatically discrete path. For use with known adult tracheotomy tubes which have inner and outer cannulas, the latching mechanism engages the coupling with the leading end of the outer cannula collar with the inner cannula collar sandwiched therebetween. For use with known one piece children's tracheotomy tubes, the latching mechanism is a clamshell contoured to concentrically grip the tapered tubular extension of the tracheotomy tube. Interlocking the coupling and the tracheotomy tube prevents them from inadvertently axially displacing from each other. Non-axial force disengages the coupling from the tracheotomy tube so that the coupling can be axially displaced without exertion of excessive axial force on the system and the patient. | 10-27-2011 |
20120118295 | Catheter Guiding Flexible Connector - A flexible connector couples the inlet end of a tracheotomy tube inner cannula to an outlet port of an in-line catheter. The catheter exit end of the connector is adapted to be serially coupled in pneumatic communication with the inlet end of the tracheotomy tube inner cannula and also to guide the downstream tip of the catheter into the inlet end of the inner cannula in response to pushing of the catheter upstream of the catheter outlet port. Thus, the in-line catheter can be inserted into the tracheotomy tube inner cannula with little likelihood of having to compress or “flip” the connector or disconnect the connector from the tracheotomy tube and the patient from the ventilator circuit. | 05-17-2012 |
Chris M. Worley, Overland Park, KS US
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20100094679 | ESTABLISHING AND MANAGING MENTOR-PROTEGE RELATIONSHIPS - Methods, systems and computer readable medium for establishing a relationship between a mentor and a protégé in a workplace. The relationship is established after executing a query of a database to find matches between attributes of a requesting prospective protégé and attributes of a number of candidate mentors, where the database stores attributes of each candidate mentor. The requesting prospective protégé and the candidate mentors are both employed in the workplace, and the matches are determined in accordance with a policy of the workplace. Based on results of the query, an invitation is made to a first candidate mentor. The invitation includes attributes of the requesting prospective protégé and a request that the first candidate mentor accept a mentor-protégé relationship with the requesting protégé. The prospective protégé is notified of an identity and selected attributes of the first candidate mentor only after the first candidate mentor accepts the request. | 04-15-2010 |
Christopher Worley, Centennial, CO US
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20080256623 | Method and system for protecting a computer system from denial-of-service attacks and other deleterious resource-draining phenomena related to communications - Embodiments of the present invention include a variety of different integrated, multi-tiered methods and systems for preventing various types of attacks on computer systems, including denial-of-service attacks and SYN-flood attacks. Components of these integrated methods and systems include probabilistic packet droppers, packet-rate throttles, resource controls, automated firewalls, and efficient connection-state-information storage in memory resources and connection-state-information distribution in order to prevent draining of sufficient communications-related resources within a computer system to seriously degrade or disable electronics communications components within the computer system. | 10-16-2008 |
Clare M. Worley, Richwood, TX US
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20100012553 | Tetra-sulfo iron-phthalocyanine and related methods - The present invention relates to making tetra-sulfo iron-phthalocyanine by reacting sulfonated reactant(s) in the presence a boron-containing promoter. The present invention also relates to making tetra-sulfo iron phthalocyanine more tolerant to oxygen by combining the tetra-sulfo iron-phthalocyanine with a stabilizing amount of a complexing agent (e.g., a stabilizing amine) and/or contacting the tetra-sulfo iron-phthalocyanine with steam. | 01-21-2010 |
Cory Worley, Chesterfield, MI US
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20110025092 | VEHICLE FAIRING STRUCTURE - A fairing structure for a vehicle having a front vehicular component and a rear vehicular component in tandem and separated by a gap, comprising a top fairing surface adapted to be attached to the rear vehicular component, a first side surface adapted to be attached to a first side of the rear vehicular component, joining a first end of the top surface and generally perpendicular to the top surface, and a second side surface adapted to be attached to a second side of the rear vehicular component, joining a second end of the top surface opposite the first end and generally perpendicular to the top surface. Each of the top and first and second side surfaces has a proximal edge adapted to be positioned adjacent a vehicle, as well as a distal edge adapted to be positioned away from the vehicle with respect to the respective proximal edge. The proximal edges of the top and side surfaces attach to the leading top and side edges, respectively, of the front surface of the trailer box, so that an approximately uninterrupted surface is formed from the fairing structure to top and sides of the rear vehicular component. The area bounded by the distal edges of the surfaces is smaller than an area bounded by the proximal edges. The top side surface, the first side surface and the second side surface are made of a resilient material in the regions distal from the regions where the first side surface joins the top side surface, and where the second side surface joins the top side surface, the top side surface including a heat and fire resistant material in the regions proximate to the first and second side surface, and the first and second side surfaces including a heat and fire resistant material in the regions proximate to the top side surface. | 02-03-2011 |
Cynthia L. Worley, Atlanta, GA US
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20080262959 | ELECTRONIC TRADING CONFIRMATION SYSTEM - A system and method of confirming trades of financial instruments such as OTC derivatives is disclosed. The system includes a data interface which accepts data relating to a trade from both the trader and counter party. The data includes different data fields of differing importance. The system includes a matching engine which compares the submitted data and assigns the trade a status depending on which of the data fields match. The system allows a user to filter trades on their status and display the details relating to that trade. The system also allows a user to display the data fields and change the data fields in order to change the status of the trades. The system thus allows a user to electronically confirm a trade and also identify unmatched trades and the information necessary to reconcile such unmatched trades. | 10-23-2008 |
Dale Worley, Waltham, MA US
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20130212242 | GLOBAL SESSION IDENTIFIER - Systems and methods are described for creating and managing Global Session Identifiers (GSIDs) for communication sessions. GSIDs provide a way to globally identify communication sessions including those communication sessions that have experienced one or more topology changes. The GSID may be considered a header itself or a value within a header and information contained within a GSID can be used to trace backwards through time to find the session segments that led up to (or exist concurrently to) a currently signaled session. | 08-15-2013 |
Dane S. Worley, Southborough, MA US
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20080274112 | Nogo Receptor Antagonists - Disclosed are immunogenic Nogo receptor-1 polypeptides, Nogo receptor-1 antibodies, antigen-binding fragments thereof, soluble Nogo receptors and fusion proteins thereof and nucleic acids encoding the same. Also disclosed are compositions comprising, and methods for making and using, such Nogo receptor antibodies, antigen-binding fragments thereof, soluble Nogo receptors and fusion proteins thereof and nucleic acids encoding the same. | 11-06-2008 |
20090202562 | ANTI-GFRALPHA3 ANTIBODIES - Antibodies and antibody fragments that bind to the receptor GFRalpha3 and inhibit formation of a Neublastin-GFRalpha3-Ret ternary complex are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of using the antibodies and antibody fragments to inhibit phosphorylation of Ret in a cell and treat disorders and in a subject. | 08-13-2009 |
Dane S. Worley, Somerville, MA US
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20090215691 | NOGO Receptor Antagonists - Disclosed are immunogenic Nogo receptor-1 polypeptides, Nogo receptor-1 antibodies, antigen-binding fragments thereof, soluble Nogo receptors and fusion proteins thereof and nucleic acids encoding the same. Also disclosed are compositions comprising, and methods for making and using, such Nogo receptor antibodies, antigen-binding fragments thereof, soluble Nogo receptors and fusion proteins thereof and nucleic acids encoding the same. | 08-27-2009 |
Darnell C. Worley, Uxbridge, MA US
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20080207832 | Elastomer and vulcanizate compositions having desirable high temperature properties - Compositions including a thermoplastic elastomer or thermoplastic vulcanizate derived from a styrenic block copolymer having a reactive or crosslinkable hard block including aromatic vinyl repeat units and also preferably a crosslinkable soft block, and a non-olefin thermoplastic polymer or copolymer and preferably a compatibilizer such as the reaction product of a non-olefin thermoplastic polymer and a functionalized polymer such as a maleic anhydride functionalized styrenic block copolymer that is compatible with the styrenic block copolymer having a reactive or crosslinkable hard block, and optionally a linking compound. The vulcanizates are prepared by crosslinking the styrenic block copolymer in the presence of the non-olefin thermoplastic polymer and a suitable crosslinking agent, and optionally the compatibilizer, preferably utilizing dynamic vulcanization. In a further embodiment, thermoplastic vulcanizate compositions are provided including the styrenic block copolymer, a polyolefin polymer or copolymer, a non-olefin thermoplastic polymer and the compatibilizer. | 08-28-2008 |
David Worley, Azle, TX US
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20130092494 | MULTI-POSITION ROTATING DEVICE AND UPRIGHT CUTLERY - An apparatus and a multi-position rotating device are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes: (1) a main body having a rotational surface with a plurality of position holders and (2) an end cap releasably couplable to the main body and configured to rotate in a single direction, with respect to the rotational surface, based on the position holders. | 04-18-2013 |
David C. Worley, Wilton, CT US
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20100115411 | NAVIGABLE TELEPRESENCE METHOD AND SYSTEM UTILIZING AN ARRAY OF CAMERAS - A telepresence system including an array of cameras, a user interface device and at least one processor. Each camera has an associated view of the environment and an associated camera output representing the associated view, the array thus including at least one camera path for viewing the environment. In one embodiment, the user interface device has first user inputs associated with movement along a first path in the environment. The user interface device is coupled to the processor, which receives and interprets the user inputs and provides camera outputs to the user interface device, thereby allowing the user to navigate through the environment. In another embodiment, the processor is configured to provide additional source output, such as virtual world imagery and data, to the user interface device, thereby allowing the user to navigate real, virtual and combination real and virtual worlds. | 05-06-2010 |
20140139610 | NAVIGABLE TELEPRESENCE METHOD AND SYSTEM UTILIZING AN ARRAY OF CAMERAS - A telepresence system including an array of cameras, a user interface device and at least one processor. Each camera has an associated view of the environment and an associated camera output representing the associated view, the array thus including at least one camera path for viewing the environment. In one embodiment, the user interface device has first user inputs associated with movement along a first path in the environment. The user interface device is coupled to the processor, which receives and interprets the user inputs and provides camera outputs to the user interface device, thereby allowing the user to navigate through the environment. In another embodiment, the processor is configured to provide additional source output, such as virtual world imagery and data, to the user interface device, thereby allowing the user to navigate real, virtual and combination real and virtual worlds. | 05-22-2014 |
20150015660 | NAVIGABLE TELEPRESENCE METHOD AND SYSTEM - Methods and systems permit one or more users to navigate through imagery of an environment. The system may include a first user interface device having first user inputs associated with first movement through the environment and a second user interface device having second user inputs associated with a second movement through the environment. Thus, a first user and a second user are able to navigate simultaneously and independently. In certain embodiments the system processes imagery of the environment to smooth user navigation through the environment. | 01-15-2015 |
Eric Worley, Gordonville, TX US
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20110271398 | REGULATING NUTRIENT ALLOCATION IN PLANTS - The invention provides coding and promoter sequences for a VS-1 and AP-2 gene, which affects the developmental process of senescence in plants. Vectors, transgenic plants, seeds, and host cells comprising heterologous VS-1 and AP-2 genes are also provided. Additionally provided are methods of altering nutrient allocation and composition in a plant using the VS-1 and AP-2 genes. | 11-03-2011 |
George Worley, Gainesville, FL US
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20140180026 | Devices, Systems And Methods For Plethysmographic Monitoring At The Nose - The present invention relates to novel lip/cheek probes for detection of pulse-based differences in light absorbence across the vascularized tissue of a lip or cheek of a patient. These probes are fabricated to provide signals to estimate arterial oxygen saturation, and/or to obtain other photoplethysmographic data. The present invention also relates to a combined probe/cannula. The present invention also relates to other devices that combine a pulse oximeter probe with a device supplying oxygen or other oxygen-containing gas to a person in need thereof, and to sampling means for exhaled carbon dioxide in combination with the novel lip/cheek probes. In certain embodiments, an additional limitation of a control means to adjust the flow rate of such gas is provided, where such control is directed by the blood oxygen saturation data obtained from the pulse oximeter probe. | 06-26-2014 |
Jack R. Worley, Soddy Daisy, TN US
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20110146598 | CUFF FOR BOILER TUBE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A system for retaining boiler tubes in an array includes a bracket having a contoured surface defining at least one channel, the channel being semi-cylindrical and defined by an elongated cross section having a rounded portion and two elongated legs extending therefrom to define a substantially U-shaped cross section, and a planar section located at a terminus of each leg. The system also comprises a plate connectable to at least one planar section of the bracket. A method of manufacturing a cuff for a boiler tube assembly includes bending a bracket having at least one channel therein, the channel being configured to receive a boiler tube of the boiler tube assembly; and machining a plate, the plate being configured and sized to be positioned over the channel. | 06-23-2011 |
James B. Worley, Westminister, CO US
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20100294980 | Cellulosic Fibers Having Enhanced Reversible Thermal Properties and Methods of Forming Thereof - A viscose fiber comprises a fiber body including a regenerated cellulosic material and a plurality of microcapsules dispersed in the regenerated cellulosic material. The regenerated cellulosic material is derived from an organic plant material and the plurality of microcapsules containing a phase change material has a transition temperature in the range of 0° C. to 100° C., the phase change material providing thermal regulation based on at least one of absorption and release of latent heat at the transition temperature. | 11-25-2010 |
James B. Worley, Westminster, CO US
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20130273365 | Cellulosic Fibers Having Enhanced Reversible Thermal Properties and Methods of Forming Thereof - A viscose fiber comprises a fiber body including a regenerated cellulosic material and a plurality of microcapsules dispersed in the regenerated cellulosic material. The regenerated cellulosic material is derived from an organic plant material and the plurality of microcapsules containing a phase change material has a transition temperature in the range of 0° C. to 100° C., the phase change material providing thermal regulation based on at least one of absorption and release of latent heat at the transition temperature. | 10-17-2013 |
James S. Worley, Raleigh, NC US
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20110307573 | OPTIMIZING STORAGE BETWEEN MOBILE DEVICES AND CLOUD STORAGE PROVIDERS - Embodiments of the present invention provide a solution to optimize data transfer between a mobile device and a cloud storage provider. Specifically, embodiments of the present invention may select one or more files for transfer from the mobile device to a cloud storage device based on an analysis of a set (at least one) of factors such as: (1) the percentage of local storage being consumed on the mobile device; (2) the mobile device's billing plan, and whether file transfer will cause the billing plan to be exceeded; (3) a capacity of a link between the mobile device and the cloud storage provider; (4) dates of last access for files stored on the mobile device; and/or (5) a battery power remaining in the mobile device (if applicable). Any files selected based on an analysis of these factors can be transferred via the link and deleted from the mobile device. Typically, a file is a candidate for transfer if it has not been accessed recently (e.g., within a certain time period), the link and billing plan can accommodate the transfer of the file (e.g., determined based on the size of the file), and there is sufficient power to make the file transfer. | 12-15-2011 |
20130227338 | RECONFIGURING INTERRELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN COMPONENTS OF VIRTUAL COMPUTING NETWORKS - Embodiments of the present invention relate to an approach for reconfiguring interrelationships between components of virtual computing networks (e.g., a grid computing network, a local area network (LAN), a cloud computing network, etc.). In a typical embodiment, a set of information pertaining to a set of components associated with a virtual computing network is received in a computer memory medium or the like. Based on the set of information, a graphical representation (e.g., hierarchical tree) depicting the set of interrelationships between the set of components is generated. When a failure in the virtual computing network is detected, at least one of the set of interrelationships between the set of components is reconfigured based on the graphical representation and the set of rules to address the failure. | 08-29-2013 |
20130262250 | Allocation of Application Licenses within Cloud or Infrastructure - A method for allocation of application licenses includes establishing a computing environment comprising a licensed application or service accessed by at least two users, each user having an associated computer system; establishing an ordered list of users for a licensed application or service, in which users have a predefined priority based on a business value or function; establishing at least one user attribute comprising whether a user's virtual machine will be archived and saved for later resumption if the user's license is at least one of suspended, removed, or reallocated; and establishing at least one disqualification threshold for at least one user. | 10-03-2013 |
20150026806 | Mitigating a Cyber-Security Attack By Changing a Network Address of a System Under Attack - In response to determining that a computer is undergoing a cyber attack, a newly assigned IP address is received for the computer. A currently assigned IP address of the computer is changed to the newly assigned IP address. | 01-22-2015 |
James Steven Worley, Raleigh, NC US
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20140173724 | Tuning of Data Loss Prevention Signature Effectiveness - In at least one embodiment, a method and a system include capability to fine-tune a data loss prevention system. An example method includes gaining access to or creating an alert database and a signature set by an analytics module and an adjustment module, where the alert database includes an alert validity attribute for each alert; quantifying for each signature contained in the signature set an effect on the change in the number of alerts from its removal; determining with an analytics module whether any signature has a ratio of valid to false positive alerts less than a threshold; and when at least one signature has the ratio less than the first threshold identifying and removing with an adjustment module at least one signature from the signature database having a ratio less than the threshold where the signature is removed from the signature set, and repeating quantifying and determining. | 06-19-2014 |
20140173727 | Tuning of Data Loss Prevention Signature Effectiveness - In at least one embodiment, a method and a system include capability to fine-tune a data loss prevention system. An example system includes a computer readable storage medium for storing at least one alert database and at least one associated signature set to each alert database; an analytics module in communication to the computer readable storage medium, the analytics module analyzes at least one alert database present on the computer storage medium to determine whether any signatures from the signature set associated with the alert database being analyzed are ineffective based at least on a ratio of valid alerts to false positive alerts for individual signatures selected from a group including a plurality of signatures present in the signature set; and an adjustment module in communication to the computer readable storage medium and the analytics module, the adjustment module removes at least one ineffective signature from the signature set. | 06-19-2014 |
Jason A. Worley, Madison, AL US
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20150123598 | DETACHABLE CHARGING SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE - A detachable charging system for a vehicle including an interface device that receives power from the vehicle and outputs the power to a detachable charging unit that detachably couples with and electrically connects to the interface device. The detachable charging unit includes a power storage device. The detachable charging unit outputs power stored in the power storage device to a mobile device when the charging unit is detached from the interface device. The detachable charging unit outputs power received from the interface device and/or stored in the power storage device to the mobile device when the charging unit is electrically connected to the interface device. | 05-07-2015 |
Jerome Otto Worley, Tukwila, WA US
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20090273673 | PERSONAL VEHICLE SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a personal vehicle surveillance system comprising cameras and microphones positioned such that they can record the type of events that happen to individuals rather than governmental vehicles. In addition, it provides for secure recording of events such that they are tamper resistant and can then be used during situations of problems with the vehicle or around the vehicle. | 11-05-2009 |
Jerry Dean Worley, Clinton Township, MI US
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20130240294 | Vertically Adjustable Automatic Step Stool - A step stool includes an inner frame, an outer frame, an actuator, and a coupler. The inner frame includes two inner pillars, and the outer frame includes two outer pillars attached to a platform near opposite ends of the platform and configured to receive the two inner pillars. The actuator is coupled to one of the two inner pillars and one of the two outer pillars, and is operable to raise the outer frame relative to the inner frame. The coupler couples the two outer pillars to each other to evenly lift the opposite ends of the platform when the actuator raises the outer frame. | 09-19-2013 |
Jerry Dean Worley, Attica, MI US
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20110198154 | Vertically Adjustable Automatic Step Stool - A step stool includes an inner frame, an outer frame, an actuator, and a coupler. The inner frame includes two inner pillars, and the outer frame includes two outer pillars attached to a platform near opposite ends of the platform and configured to receive the two inner pillars. The actuator is coupled to one of the two inner pillars and one of the two outer pillars, and is operable to raise the outer frame relative to the inner frame. The coupler couples the two outer pillars to each other to evenly lift the opposite ends of the platform when the actuator raises the outer frame. | 08-18-2011 |
Jonathan Worley, Lafayette, LA US
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20140020893 | Use of Expandable Self-Removing Filler Material in Fracturing Operations - A method using a propping fluid comprising a first carrier fluid and a plurality of propping agents and a spacer fluid comprising a second carrier fluid and an expandable filler material. The method introduces the propping fluid into a fracture in a subterranean formation and introduces the spacer fluid into the fracture. Then the expandable filler material is exposed to an expanding agent that causes the expandable filler material to expand and press against the adjacent propping agents. | 01-23-2014 |
Jonathan Dale Worley, Houston, TX US
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20140048262 | Methods for Pillar Placement in Fracturing - Methods for placing proppant aggregates using a diverting fluid comprising a diverting agent and a packing fluid. Proppant aggregates are introduced into a fracture that is fluidically connected to a wellbore through a plurality of perforations. Thereafter, a diverting diverting fluid is introduced into the wellbore to seal some perforations and leave at least one unsealed perforation. Once some perforations are sealed, a packing fluid is introduced into the fracture through the at least one unsealed perforation, thereby forming the proppant aggregates to move together and form a proppant bed within the fracture. | 02-20-2014 |
Jonathan Dale Worley, Duncan, OK US
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20140060827 | Methods of Hindering the Settling of Proppant Aggregates - Methods comprising providing a carrier fluid having a density; providing a proppant aggregates having a density higher than that of the carrier fluid; and, providing low-density particulates having a density lower than that of the carrier fluid. Then the carrier fluid, proppant aggregates, and low-density particulates are combined to create a propping fluid. The propping fluid then is placed into a fracture within a subterranean formation wherein the low-density particulates slow the settling of the proppant aggregates within the fracture. | 03-06-2014 |
Jon C Worley, Portland, OR US
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20150100857 | DIGITAL AUDIO TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER - A method for increasing the fidelity of digitally encoded audio, comprising interleaving the signal, frequency conversion, and polynomial interpolation. | 04-09-2015 |
Joseph W. Worley, Genoa, OH US
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20080247831 | Device and method for transporting trench boxes - A handling device for depositing a trench box into an open excavation is provided. The handling device includes at least one reciprocal trench box wall contact member movable along a first axis; motor means for selective movement of the wall contact member; and a coupling for attaching the contact member and the motor means to a prime mover for selectively moving the handling device along an axis generally perpendicular to the first axis. A system including the handling device and a trench box having a plurality of apertures engageable with the at least one wall contact member, and a method for depositing a trench box in an open excavation, are also provided. | 10-09-2008 |
Keith Worley, Decatur, GA US
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20140284327 | TOTE ASSEMBLY AND METHODS OF USE - A tote assembly and methods of use including, in general, a bag or tote configured with two or more sides fastened together to form two or more edges, wherein at least one edge is curved or arcing, one or more straps configured to center contents or load therein and, thus to enable a single person to lift, maneuver, transport, and remove a decommissioned toilet bowl from a premise without causing injury. | 09-25-2014 |
Keith Walter Worley, Oklahoma City, OK US
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20150083621 | Socket and Ratchet Holder - The embodiments of the Socket and Ratchet Holder are comprised of a socket body and a strap assembly. The strap assembly is comprised of a longitudinal strap and a cross strap. The socket body is comprised of a plurality of socket apertures. The plurality of socket apertures are comprised of a range of sizes of apertures ranging from a small aperture to a large aperture to accommodate the range of sizes of sockets in a typical socket wrench set. The socket body is comprised of narrow-end loop aperture and a wide-end loop aperture. The socket body is comprised of a wrench aperture so that when the socket wrench is to be stowed, the user secures the socket wrench from the bottom of the socket body into the wrench aperture. The socket body is also comprised of a universal aperture to stow the universal socket joint and the socket extension. | 03-26-2015 |
Kevin Lee Worley, Easley, SC US
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20100115912 | PARALLEL TURBINE ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD - Disclosed is a parallel turbine arrangement including a compressor and a first turbine in operable communication with the compressor and a second turbine in operable communication with the compressor. | 05-13-2010 |
Logan A. Worley, Sterling Heights, MI US
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20120123425 | Joint Manipulator Device - The present invention relates to a joint manipulator for rehabilitation of an appendage that has undergone joint replacement surgery or can otherwise benefit from repetitious movement. In one exemplary embodiment, the present invention provides a joint manipulator device for engagement and manipulation of an appendage of an individual. The joint manipulator includes an appendage coupler defining an appendage aperture for receiving a toe of an individual. The joint manipulator further includes a handle disposed with respect to the appendage coupler for causing movement of the appendage coupler. The joint manipulator further includes one or more extension rods connecting the handle to the appendage coupler, wherein upon movement of the handle the appendage coupler moves the toe with respect to an associated foot. | 05-17-2012 |
Mack Worley, Okeechobee, FL US
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20090072115 | Wind-resistant sign assembly - A signpost, sign and a coupling mechanism for connecting the sign and signpost. The coupling mechanism incorporates a replaceable shear pin of appropriate material and strength so as to facilitate shearing of the pin in high wind conditions, thereby unlocking the coupling mechanism and allowing the sign to rotate freely about the axis of the signpost. The invention, as described, safely contains a sign attached to a signpost while reducing the possibility of wind forces damaging the sign and/or sign and signpost combination. | 03-19-2009 |
Mark D. Worley, Imperial, MO US
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20130107658 | SLURRY DISPENSER FOR RADIOISOTOPE PRODUCTION | 05-02-2013 |
20130114368 | Horizontal Mixer with Center-Angled Blades - A horizontal mixer ( | 05-09-2013 |
Mark William Thomas Worley, Louisville, KY US
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20150113739 | WASHING MACHINE APPLIANCE AND A METHOD FOR OPERATING A WASHING MACHINE APPLIANCE - A washing machine appliance and a method for operating a washing machine appliance are provided. The method includes initiating a learning cycle of the washing machine appliance. During the learning cycle, at least one of a flow rate and a temperature of a heated water supply, a flow rate and a temperature for a cold water supply and a drain rate of a drain pump is determined or established and stored within a memory of the washing machine appliance. The method can assist with improving a performance and/or efficiency of the washing machine appliance. | 04-30-2015 |
Matt Worley, Redmond, WA US
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20140337794 | SMART INSERTION OF APPLICATIONS INTO LAYOUTS - Embodiments described herein relate to maintaining a tiled arrangement of application windows as a user inserts application windows into a managed display region. A tiled arrangement is an arrangement where windows do not overlap each other and substantially maximize window occupation of the display region. Generally, when a user inserts an application window the tiled arrangement is maintained by resizing any previously present application windows. Where to insert a window, which displayed windows to resize and to what extent can be determined based on factors such as user input, any prior manual adjustment of the tiled arrangement, and/or minimum window sizes. Whether tile arranging is performed in a managed or curated fashion (e.g., by sharing space equally among windows) or in a semi-curated fashion may be determined by taking into account any of the aforementioned factors. | 11-13-2014 |
Matthew Worley, Bellevue, WA US
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20120159383 | CUSTOMIZATION OF AN IMMERSIVE ENVIRONMENT - A computing device includes an immersive environment module for facilitating simultaneous display of a plurality of applications on a display device without relying on system chrome. At least a first of the applications is displayed in a primary region of the display. The computing device also includes a UI management component for enabling a user selection of an application for simultaneous display on the display device with at least one other application. Processing logic is configured to determine a size in at least one direction of content of a user-selected application as it is displayed on a non-primary region of the display device simultaneous with display of content of the first application on the primary region of the display device. The determination is based at least in part on one or more pre-defined size requirements specified by the selected application. | 06-21-2012 |
20140298272 | CLOSING, STARTING, AND RESTARTING APPLICATIONS - Described herein are embodiments that relate to implementation of multi-stage gestures, using multi-stage gestures to control applications, and allowing, under certain conditions, invocation of an open operation (which would normally only open an application or bring an application to the fore) to cause a target application to terminate before being newly opened. A multi-stage gesture may be used to invoke different functions at respective gesture stages of a same input stroke. The functions may be different forms of application “closing”, such as backgrounding or suspending an application, terminating an application, and restarting an application. The restarting (including termination) of an application when the application is opened may be termed a “smart-restart”, which may involve interpreting from specific user activity that a user intends to restart an application. | 10-02-2014 |
20140325431 | AUTO-GROUPING OF APPLICATION WINDOWS - Described herein are techniques for automatically forming groups of application windows. The techniques may be performed with a computing device executing a windowing system, the windowing system having a user interface element that can be interacted with by a user to manage applications executing on the computing device. Each application may correspond to a separate process and application window. It may be determined that an operation has occurred that will evict the application windows of target applications from the display, and in response an application group may be automatically formed. The application group may have indicia of the evicted target applications. The application group may be provided to the user interface element, and when the user interface element is interacted with by the user the user interface element displays user-selectable graphic application indicators for both the application group and applications other than the target applications. | 10-30-2014 |
Matthew I. Worley, Bellevue, WA US
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20120159382 | MANAGING AN IMMERSIVE ENVIRONMENT - This document describes techniques and apparatuses for managing an immersive environment. These techniques and/or apparatuses enable a user to select when, where, or under what conditions to present applications in this immersive environment. | 06-21-2012 |
20120304092 | MULTI-APPLICATION ENVIRONMENT - This document describes techniques and apparatuses enabling a multi-application environment. In some embodiments, these techniques and apparatuses enable multi-application environments having combinations of immersive interfaces, windows-based interfaces, and a desktop treated as an immersive interface. | 11-29-2012 |
20120304108 | MULTI-APPLICATION ENVIRONMENT - This document describes techniques and apparatuses enabling a multi-application environment. In some embodiments, these techniques and apparatuses enable multi-application environments having combinations of immersive interfaces, windows-based interfaces, and a desktop treated as an immersive interface. | 11-29-2012 |
20120304114 | MANAGING AN IMMERSIVE INTERFACE IN A MULTI-APPLICATION IMMERSIVE ENVIRONMENT - This document describes techniques and apparatuses for managing an immersive interface in a multi-application immersive environment. In some embodiments, these techniques and apparatuses enable a user to alter sizes and/or a layout of multiple immersive interfaces with as little as one selection. | 11-29-2012 |
20120304132 | SWITCHING BACK TO A PREVIOUSLY-INTERACTED-WITH APPLICATION - This document describes techniques and apparatuses for switching back to a previously-interacted-with application. In some embodiments, these techniques and apparatuses enable selection of a user interface not currently exposed on a display through a simple gesture that is both easy-to-use and remember. | 11-29-2012 |
20130044136 | Customization of an Immersive Environment - A computing device includes an immersive environment module for facilitating simultaneous display of a plurality of applications on a display device without relying on system chrome. At least a first of the applications is displayed in a primary region of the display. The computing device also includes a UI management component for enabling a user selection of an application for simultaneous display on the display device with at least one other application. Processing logic is configured to determine a size in at least one direction of content of a user-selected application as it is displayed on a non-primary region of the display device simultaneous with display of content of the first application on the primary region of the display device. The determination is based at least in part on one or more pre-defined size requirements specified by the selected application. | 02-21-2013 |
20130047105 | MULTI-APPLICATION ENVIRONMENT - This document describes techniques and apparatuses enabling a multi-application environment. In some embodiments, these techniques and apparatuses enable multi-application environments having combinations of immersive interfaces, windows-based interfaces, and a desktop treated as an immersive interface. | 02-21-2013 |
20130047126 | SWITCHING BACK TO A PREVIOUSLY-INTERACTED-WITH APPLICATION - This document describes techniques and apparatuses for switching back to a previously-interacted-with application. In some embodiments, these techniques and apparatuses enable selection of a user interface not currently exposed on a display through a simple gesture that is both easy-to-use and remember. | 02-21-2013 |
20130067394 | POINTER INVOCABLE NAVIGATIONAL USER INTERFACE - Systems and methods for use with a pointer invocable navigational user interface are provided. The system may include a navigational module configured to provide a navigational user interface having a hidden invocation region positioned along a logical left edge of a display. Application program graphical user interfaces (GUIs) may be ordered in an application order. The navigational module may be configured to detect an invocation pointer input in the hidden invocation region. Upon detecting the invocation pointer input, the navigational module may be to configured display a visible GUI selector element of the navigational user interface including a preview of a most recently used application program GUI not currently in focus. While the preview is displayed, a focus switching input from the pointer device may be received. In response to the focus switching input, focus may be switched to the application program GUI for which the preview is displayed. | 03-14-2013 |
20130167058 | CLOSING APPLICATIONS - Application closing techniques are described. In one or more implementations, a computing device recognizes an input as involving selection of an application displayed in a display environment by the computing device and subsequent movement of a point of the selection toward an edge of the display environment. Responsive to the recognizing of the input, the selected application is closed by the computing device. | 06-27-2013 |
20130219343 | THUMBNAIL-IMAGE SELECTION OF APPLICATIONS - This document describes techniques and apparatuses enabling thumbnail-image selection of applications. In some embodiments, these techniques and apparatuses enable a user interface having selectable thumbnail images for applications not currently exposed on a display. The techniques and apparatuses may enable selection of this user interface through a simple gesture that is both easy-to-use and remember. Further, selection of applications not currently exposed on the display may be selected through thumbnail images representing each application's application interface as it will appear on selection. | 08-22-2013 |
20140089856 | Customization of an Immersive Environment - A computing device includes an immersive environment module for facilitating simultaneous display of a plurality of applications on a display device without relying on system chrome. At least a first of the applications is displayed in a primary region of the display. The computing device also includes a UI management component for enabling a user selection of an application for simultaneous display on the display device with at least one other application. Processing logic is configured to determine a size in at least one direction of content of a user-selected application as it is displayed on a non-primary region of the display device simultaneous with display of content of the first application on the primary region of the display device. The determination is based at least in part on one or more pre-defined size requirements specified by the selected application. | 03-27-2014 |
Matthew Isaac Worley, Bellevue, WA US
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20120102400 | Touch Gesture Notification Dismissal Techniques - In an exemplary embodiment, touch input received by a computing device can be used to dismiss notifications. For example, a notification, e.g., a window including information about an event, can be displayed by a touch-screen. A user can touch touch-screen and dismiss the notification by performing a gesture. In addition to the foregoing, other aspects are described in the detailed description, claims, and figures. | 04-26-2012 |
20120102437 | Notification Group Touch Gesture Dismissal Techniques - In exemplary embodiments, multiple notifications can be displayed by a touch-screen of a computing device and dismissed as a group. For example, touch input sensed by the touch-screen can be used to select multiple notifications. The multiple notifications can then be dismissed using a dismissal gesture. In addition to the foregoing, other aspects are described in the detailed description, claims, and figures. | 04-26-2012 |
20130179838 | MAINTANENCE OF TERMINATED APPLICATIONS WITHIN THE BACKSTACK - The claimed subject matter provides for systems and/or methods for affecting the maintenance of applications, and re-launching of applications, on a backstack in a computing environment in which the applications have been killed and/or terminated. The backstack comprises a list of application that have been recently used or otherwise invoked by the computing environment or the user via the computing environment. In one embodiment, the computing environment comprises a graphical user interface (GUI) in which the user may engage in deliberate gestures to interact with applications, including the re-launching of killed or otherwise terminated applications. Upon a user command intending such relaunching, the computing environment may present to the user a temporary UI screen associated with the killed application and present a more fully functioning screen upon a commit signal to execute the killed application. | 07-11-2013 |
20140310642 | DEFERRED PLACEMENT PROMPT - A deferred placement prompt is provided in a user interface when an application window is launched. Responsive to the presentation of the deferred placement prompt, the user can provide a directional placement instruction (e.g., a “drag” of the prompt, a selection of a screen region, a keyboard input) to indicate the user's preference for placement of the launched window. The user interface can give cooperative feedback to the user during the deferred placement prompt operation, such as highlighting an application window to be replaced, responsive to a directional placement instruction, animating the deferred placement prompt, etc. | 10-16-2014 |
20140310646 | Application Window Divider Control for Window Layout Management - An application window divider control is shared by a first application window and a second application window in a user interface. Based on a received directional instruction that moves the application window divider control along an axis of the user interface, placement of the first application window and the second application window may be positioned across a range of consistently spaced points along an axis of the user interface. Placement adjustment can also impact other application windows in the user interface. The application window divider control may also snap to provide “magnetic” points along the axis when certain conditions are satisfied. | 10-16-2014 |
20140310728 | APPLICATION-TO-APPLICATION LAUNCH WINDOWING - A window management system manages the placement of a window of a target application within a user interface. A source application launches the target application. The window management system arbitrates placement of a window of a target application within the user interface based on a target application placement preference parameter and a source application placement preference parameter. The window management system displays the window of the target application within the user interface according to the arbitrated placement. The window management system can also display a window of the source application within the user interface according to the arbitrated placement. | 10-16-2014 |
20140325430 | CONTENT-BASED DIRECTIONAL PLACEMENT APPLICATION LAUNCH - A user can select content on an interface screen and provide an associated directional placement instruction to launch a new application window that displays the selected content or information associated with the selected content. The directional placement instruction may indicate an area of the screen where the user prefers to display the new application window. Responsive to the initiation of the directional placement instruction, a conversion module converts the selected content into a placeable representation of the new application. Responsive to receipt of the directional placement instruction, a window management system presents the new application window in the user interface in a location based on the directional placement instruction. | 10-30-2014 |
Michael Worley, Clemson, SC US
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20090294260 | METER WITH INTEGRATED HIGH CURRENT SWITCH - Disclosed are apparatus and methodology for integrating directly within an electricity meter components corresponding to a high current switch. Line and load terminals forming a portion of the high current switch also correspond to line and load terminals configured for insertion into an electricity meter socket. Plural pairs of spring elements are connected at one end thereof to the meter load terminal while the opposite ends of the spring elements carry contacts configured to cooperate with matching contacts on a conductive support. The conductive support is coupled to the line terminal by a further conductive bar that is configured to support a flux-concentrating core for measurement of current flow through the high current switch. The present subject matter has to do with integrating a service disconnect switch directly into the base of a meter so as to provide a dual functionality component. The integrated switch is configured so as to cooperate with, for example, current sensing components to provide a fixture to secure the current sensing core which can then focus a flux field onto a Hall cell mounted on the metrology printed circuit board. | 12-03-2009 |
Mike Worley, Wellsville, UT US
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20150122144 | SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR SILENT ANTI-ROLLBACK FOR TRACK MOUNTED VEHICLES - An anti-rollback apparatus includes a lock arm, a rod, a pawl, a wheel, and a one-way bearing. The rod member is pivotably coupled to the lock arm and the pawl and one-way bearing are coupled to the rod member. The pawl is shaped to selectively engage teeth on a an anti-rollback plate. The wheel is configured to roll on a surface of the anti-rollback plate. The one-way bearing couples the wheel to the pawl. The one-way bearing allows the wheel to rotate freely in a first direction and locks the wheel in relation to the pawl when the wheel rotates in a second direction to force the pawl to engage the teeth. | 05-07-2015 |
Milton S. Worley, Lake Oswego, OR US
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20090274388 | IMAGE CORRECTION ACROSS MULTIPLE SPECTRAL REGIMES - Systems, including apparatus and methods, for obtaining and/or correcting images, particularly from atmospheric and/or other distortions. These corrections may involve, among others, determining corrective information in a first (e.g., visible) wavelength regime, and then applying the corrective information in a second (e.g., longer) wavelength regime, such as infrared (IR) or millimeter-wave (MMW) wavelengths, in real time or with post-processing. For example, these corrections may include scaling a phase diversity correction from one wavelength to another. These systems may be useful in any suitable imaging context, including navigation, targeting, search and rescue, law enforcement, and/or surveillance, among others. | 11-05-2009 |
M. Stuart Worley, Lake Oswego, OR US
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20120098971 | INFRARED BINOCULAR SYSTEM WITH DUAL DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT - Binocular system, including method and apparatus, for viewing a scene. The system may comprise a left camera and a right camera that create left and right video signals from detected optical radiation. At least one of the cameras may include a sensor that is sensitive to infrared radiation. The system also may comprise a left display and a right display arranged to be viewed by a pair of eyes. The left and right displays may be configured to present respective left video images and right video images formed with visible light based respectively on the left and right video signals. | 04-26-2012 |
20120098972 | INFRARED BINOCULAR SYSTEM - Binocular system, including method and apparatus, for viewing a scene. The system may comprise a left camera and a right camera that create left and right video signals from detected optical radiation. At least one of the cameras may include a sensor that is sensitive to infrared radiation. The system also may comprise a left display and a right display arranged to be viewed by a pair of eyes. The left and right displays may be configured to present respective left video images and right video images formed with visible light based respectively on the left and right video signals. | 04-26-2012 |
Myron S. Worley, Middlebury, IN US
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20120007315 | EXPANSION RING ASSEMBLY - An expansion ring assembly seals a gasket with respect to an annular wall of a rigid structure. The expansion ring assembly includes two arcuate expansion ring bands that cooperate to define a generally circular profile. At one side of the expansion ring assembly, a first pair of ends of the expansion ring bands overlap and include a ratcheting mechanism which allows the ring to incrementally expand but not to contract. At another location of the expansion ring assembly, a second pair of ends are joined by a drive mechanism for engaging and driving apart the opposing ends of an expansion ring to thereby non-incrementally expand the ring. The ratchet mechanism may be used to initially set and hold the expansion ring against a gasket in a desired position and to provide an initial expansion pressure, i.e., for a coarse adjustment. The drive mechanism may then be used to provide a final expansion pressure of the gasket, i.e., for a fine adjustment. Advantageously, the coarse adjustment followed by the final adjustment allows a user to quickly and precisely achieve a desired gasket pressure by manipulating the torque applied to the drive mechanism. | 01-12-2012 |
20120023829 | TRAILER DOOR SEAL - A one-piece seal is used between the rear doors of a semi-trailer truck and the rear frame of the truck, the seal having a good compression set resistance. The seal is made from multiple extrusion members that are fused, welded, or otherwise integrally, monolithically connected at corner joints to form a central opening. The extrusion members have a sealing profile, or cross-section, that allows for the compression and deflection of a pair of sealing lobes to create inner and outer seals, respectively, between the trailer frame and the door structure at the rear of a semi-trailer truck, as well as between the doors themselves. | 02-02-2012 |
20140352227 | TRAILER DOOR SEAL - A one-piece seal is used between the rear doors of a semi-trailer truck and the rear frame of the truck, the seal having a good compression set resistance. The seal is made from multiple extrusion members that are fused, welded, or otherwise integrally, monolithically connected at corner joints to form a central opening. The extrusion members have a sealing profile, or cross-section, that allows for the compression and deflection of a pair of sealing lobes to create inner and outer seals, respectively, between the trailer frame and the door structure at the rear of a semi-trailer truck, as well as between the doors themselves. | 12-04-2014 |
Myron W. Worley, Middlebury, IN US
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20110074116 | COLLAPSIBLE EXPANSION MECHANISM FOR EFFECTING A SEAL - An expansion mechanism of the type that may be used with a seal for sealing a connection about the upper end of a concrete structure, such as providing as seal across a manhole frame, optionally one or more spacer rings, and the upper end of a manhole chimney or riser, or which may be used with a seal for internally sealing a connection between a pair of pipes. The expansion mechanism includes a pair of ring portions and a pair of expansion mechanisms that include pivotal connections to the ring portions such that the assembly may be moved or folded between a folded configuration, in which the assembly has a reduced profile to allow the assembly to be moved into place at the sealing site, and a deployed configuration, in which the assembly has a cylindrical shape and is expandable to compress the seal against a cylindrical surface. | 03-31-2011 |
Paul Worley, Baltimore, MD US
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20080233571 | Method for identifying compounds which affect synaptogenesis - A method is provided for identifying a compound which affects the formation of AMPA receptors into aggregates. A method is also provided for identifying a compound which affects the formation of synaptic connections. A method is provided for identifying a compound that modulates immediate early gene expression. A method is further provided for increasing the number of excretory synapses of a neuron, including introducing into the neuron a polynucleotide sequence encoding a Narp operatively linked to a promoter, or a Narp polypeptide, thereby increasing the number of excretory synapses of the neuron. A method is provided for treating a subject with a disorder associated with a decrease in a function or expression of Narp, including administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a compound that augments Narp function or expression. A method is provided for treating a subject with a disorder associated with an increase in a function or expression of Narp, including administering to the subject a therapeutically effective of a compound that inhibits Narp function or expression. A method is provided for treating a patient having or at risk of having a disorder associated with decreased Narp expression. The method includes introducing into a cell of a patient having a disorder associated with decreased Narp expression or function a polynucleotide sequence encoding a Narp polypeptide operatively linked to a promoter. A method is provided for treating a subject having a deficiency in a neuron's immediate early gene responsiveness to a stimulus. The method includes administering a nucleic acid encoding a Narp polypeptide to said subject, wherein the administration results in amelioration of the deficiency. | 09-25-2008 |
20110183942 | Methods and Compositions for Treating Alzheimer's Disease - A method is disclosed for inhibiting the build-up of amyloid plaques in the brain of a patient with at least one risk factor for, or a diagnosis of, Alzheimer's Disease by administering to the patient an amount of one or more compounds effective to inhibit the phosphorylative activity of eEF2K, thereby inhibiting amyloid plaque deposition. | 07-28-2011 |
20140205578 | METHODS FOR INCREASING INSULIN SENSITIVITY AND TREATING DIABETES - Described herein are methods for increasing insulin sensitivity and for treating Diabetes (Type I and Type II). Also described herein are methods for increasing the amount of brown fat in a subject and for treating metabolic disorders, including obesity. | 07-24-2014 |
Paul F. Worley, Baltimore, MD US
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20090123940 | MOLECULES INVOLVED IN SYNAPTOGENESIS AND USES THEREFOR - The present invention is based on the discovery that neuronal pentraxins play a role in the clustering and internalization of AMPA receptors, synaptogenesis, and metabotropic glutamate receptor-mediated long term depression (LTD) of a synapse. Accordingly, there are provided methods of identifying compounds that that modulate mGluR-mediated AMPA receptor internalization and LTD. Further provided are cleavage products of a member of the neuronal pentraxin family, neuronal pentraxin receptor (NPR). Also provided are isolated peptides comprising the Narp association regions 1 and 2 (NAR1 and NAR2, respectively) and the Narp binding motif (NBM) of AMPA receptors. Finally, there are provided antibodies that block binding of neuronal pentraxins to AMPA receptors, in particular, antibodies that bind NAR1, or NAR2, or NBM. | 05-14-2009 |
Paul Frederic Worley, Baltimore, MD US
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20110171230 | Method of Identifying Agents that Promote Axonal Development - The present invention is based on the discovery of a novel function of an FKBP proline isomerases in chemotropic nerve guidance and axon regeneration through gating of TRPC1 channel activity. Accordingly, there are provided methods for identifying an agent that inhibits FKBP52 binding to TRPC1. Also provided are methods for identifying an inhibitor of an FKBP52-TRPC1 signaling pathway by contacting a cell expressing TRPC1 and FKBP52 with a test agent and detecting a change in agonist-induced calcium flux of TRPC1. Further provided are methods of enhancing axonal outgrowth by inhibiting the activity of FKBP52 in a neuronal growth cone, and methods of enhancing axonal regeneration in a subject in need thereof by administering an agent that inhibits the activity of FKBP52. | 07-14-2011 |
Phillip Worley, Sylvania, OH US
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20150068945 | STACKABLE CONTAINERS WITH INTERLOCKING FEATURES - A box for receiving a food item is provided, and the box is usable with an additional box that is also configured to receive a food item. The box includes a bottom portion including a bottom panel having a link feature formed therein, and a top portion hingedly connected to the bottom portion and configured to form a cover. The top portion includes a top panel having a link feature formed therein. The link feature of the bottom portion is cooperable with the additional box to link the two boxes together when the additional box is placed beneath the box, or the link feature of the top portion is cooperable with the additional box to link the two boxes together when the additional box is placed on top of the box. Furthermore, at least one of the link features comprises a bendable tab. | 03-12-2015 |
20150068946 | INTER-LOCKABLE CONTAINERS - A box for receiving a food item is provided, and the box is usable with an additional box that is also configured to receive a food item. The box includes a bottom portion, and a top portion that is hingedly connected to the bottom portion and that forms a cover. The top portion includes a top panel and a side panel connected to the top panel, and the side panel has a bendable tab formed therein. The tab is bendable to an operative position and cooperable with the additional box to link the two boxes together when the additional box is placed on top of the box. | 03-12-2015 |
Ronald A. Worley, Las Vegas, NV US
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20140357151 | Geometric Building Block Assembly - A geometric building block assembly creates three-dimensional geometric structures based on the particular orientation and location of individual building blocks. The assembly includes a plurality of building blocks. Each of the building blocks is geometrically shaped and has a plurality of planar faces. A plurality of magnets is provided. Each of the magnets is coupled to an associated one of the planar faces. Each of the magnets has an associated magnetic orientation such that the magnets on each of the building blocks are magnetically couplable to the magnets on an adjacently positioned building block only when the building blocks are properly oriented. | 12-04-2014 |
Sandie Y. Worley, Tucson, AZ US
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20120137653 | MULTI-STAGE ROCKET, DEPLOYABLE RACEWAY HARNESS ASSEMBLY AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING STAGES THEREOF - A deployable raceway harness assembly for use with a multi-stage rocket includes a first cable bundle configured to extend across a second stage of a multi-stage rocket from a guidance unit to a first stage of the rocket. The deployable raceway harness assembly includes a deployable raceway cover configured for detachable coupling with the multi-stage rocket. The deployable raceway cover extends over at least the first cable bundle and a second cable bundle. The first cable bundle is fastened to the deployable raceway cover. The second cable bundle is configured to extend from the guidance unit to the second stage and is shorter than the first cable bundle. An in-flight deployment mechanism is configured to detach the deployable raceway cover and the first cable bundle extending across the second stage from the multi-stage rocket in-flight leaving the second cable bundle extending to the second stage in place. | 06-07-2012 |
S. D. Worley, Auburn, AL US
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20110250162 | DISINFECTING AND DETOXIFYING META-ARAMID PARTICLES - Porous, permeable particles of meta-aramid can be chlorinated or brominated to produce antimicrobial and detoxifying particles for use in applications such as, but not limited to, nonwoven webs, paper, textiles, absorbent articles, healthcare products, paints, filter materials, powder coatings, clear coatings, molded plastic articles, binders for fibrous materials, and the like. The particles can be charged with halogen before or after incorporation into the application medium. The particles can contain blends of meta-aramid with other polymers such as, but not limited to, cellulose, cellulose acetate, polyurethane, and the like. The particles will be effective at inactivation of pathogenic and odor-causing microorganisms and toxic chemical agents. The particles, which contain N-halamine units, have unexpected resistance to ultraviolet light degradation. | 10-13-2011 |
Seth Worley, Lancaster, PA US
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20100114286 | CORONARY SINUS LEAD FOR PACING THE LEFT ATRIUM - A pacing lead for implantation in a coronary sinus having an opening and a wall defining an interior and presenting a diameter dimension. The pacing lead includes an elongated lead body, a resilient fixation element, and at least one electrode on either the lead body or the fixation element. The fixation element extends from the pacing portion and defines a loop structure laterally adjacent the pacing portion. The loop structure presents a predetermined width dimension greater than the diameter dimension of the coronary sinus, wherein when the loop structure is inserted into the opening of the coronary sinus, the loop structure is laterally compressed by the wall of the coronary sinus and the electrode is biased against the wall of the coronary sinus. | 05-06-2010 |
20100137965 | Coronary sinus lead for pacing the left atrium - A method of inserting a pacing lead having a preformed shape into a coronary sinus to pace the left atrium includes providing a lead having an elongated body and proximal and tip sections. The sections are configured such that a first angle less than 90 degrees is defined between the lead body and proximal section and a second angle is defined between the tip and proximal sections. The method further comprises advancing the pacing wire towards the opening of the coronary sinus and advancing the wire into the coronary sinus, such that the first angle is compressed by the coronary sinus opening and a tip electrode included on the tip section contacts the wall of the coronary sinus near the left atrium operably extending the second angle to assure constant contact between the wall of the coronary sinus and the tip electrode. | 06-03-2010 |
20130338641 | Method and Apparatus for a Right-Sided Short Sheath - An introducer sheath comprising a curved shape that follows the right sided vasculature when introduced through the right side subclavian vein and which stops far short of the coronary ostium in the right atrium. No attempt is made to access the coronary sinus through the sheath. The sheath establishes a fulcrum point on the upper lateral wall of the superior vena cava and comprises the ability to be removed from the implanted pacemaker lead without flipping the distal end of the sheath to cause a pull back of the pacemaker lead. The more proximal portions of the sheath extend through the superior vena cava and provide a force which biases the sheath against the lateral wall of the lower portion of the superior vena cava to establish a fulcrum or pivot point which positions the distal end of sheath at the desired location. | 12-19-2013 |
Seth J. Worley, Lancaster, PA US
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20100069734 | CATHETER WITH FLEXIBLE PRE-SHAPED TIP SECTION - A catheter for mapping and/or ablating continuous linear or circumferential lesions at the intersection of a generally flat structure, such as the left atrium, and the ostium of generally cavernous regions of the heart, including pulmonary vein and the pulmonary venous antrum, comprises a catheter body with an intermediate section that is connected to a tip assembly by a highly flexible section. The intermediate section has at its distal end a preformed section, e.g., a curve, the intermediate section being deflectable in a direction opposite to the curve. The highly flexible section presets the tip assembly at an off-axis and/or off-plane angles from the preformed section. Accordingly, the preformed section is adapted to sit in the region and the preset angles of the ablation assembly enable contact with surrounding tissue. A high bending modulus enables the flexible section absorb displacement force applied to the ablation assembly, such as when the tip assembly encounters uneven tissue surface, without displacing the curve from the region. The tip assembly can be irrigated as enabled by a plurality of irrigation ports, a coil electrode, and a porous covering to disperse fluid over the outer surface of the tip assembly. | 03-18-2010 |
Shaun Worley, Highlands Ranch, CO US
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20100057624 | CAR WALLET APPLICATION - Embodiments of the disclosure generally relate to systems and methods for processing electronic payments for retail services and goods delivered by a retail establishment. In embodiments, a mobile wallet application is installed in the automobile. The automobile wallet application can receive and/or send transaction and payment information over a near field communication system to a retailer and on to an authorizing authority. The authorizing authority receives the payment and transaction information, authorizes or declines the payment of the transaction, and forwards the authorization or declination to the automobile wallet application. If authorized, the retailer provides the retail good or service. | 03-04-2010 |
Shelby D. Worley, Auburn, AL US
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20100029797 | BIOCIDAL PARTICLES OF METHYLATED POLYSTYRENE - Methylated polystyrene having pendant N-halamine and N-halamine precursor groups. Biocidal particles have been prepared by reacting highly crosslinked methylated polystyrene beads as starting materials with various N-halamine precursor compounds. The resulting polymer beads are halogenated with chlorine or bromine. The porous beads will be useful in disinfection applications as well as for sanitization and controlling noxious odor when mixed with absorbent materials in items such as disposable diapers, infant swimwear, incontinence pads, bandages, sanitary napkins, pantiliners, mattress covers, shoe inserts, sponges, animal litter, carpets, and fabrics. | 02-04-2010 |
20110200484 | DISINFECTING, NONBLEACHING N-HALAMINE FOR USE WITH CONTACT LENS - A disinfecting, nonbleaching N-halamine for use in contact lens soaking solutions. The N-halamine compound is soluble in water and contact lens formulation solutions to the extent necessary to provide disinfection, but not to cause significant bleaching of dye materials incorporated into the contact lenses. | 08-18-2011 |
20120035284 | BIOCIDAL PARTICLES OF METHYLATED POLYSTYRENE - Methylated polystyrene having pendant N-halamine and N-halamine precursor groups. Biocidal particles have been prepared by reacting highly crosslinked methylated polystyrene beads as starting materials with various N-halamine precursor compounds. The resulting polymer beads are halogenated with chlorine or bromine. The porous beads will be useful in disinfection applications as well as for sanitization and controlling noxious odor when mixed with absorbent materials in items such as disposable diapers, infant swimwear, incontinence pads, bandages, sanitary napkins, pantiliners, mattress covers, shoe inserts, sponges, animal litter, carpets, and fabrics. | 02-09-2012 |
20120183494 | NOVEL N-HALAMINE ACRYLAMIDE MONOMERS AND COPOLYMERS THEREOF FOR BIOCIDAL COATINGS - Novel acrylamide and methacrylamide hydantoin monomers which can be reacted with other acrylamide, methacrylamide, acrylate, and methacrylate monomers to form copolymers, which upon halogenation, provide oxidative coatings which are biocidal for use with various materials including, but not limited to, textiles, filters, and latex paints. | 07-19-2012 |
Stacy Worley, Coffeyville, KS US
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20140318240 | Soak Chamber and System to Measure the Seed Density Hydration Profile of Seeds - Apparatuses, systems, and methods for measuring the hydration profile of seeds during Soaking. In some example embodiments, the volume change of irregular-shaped seeds during soaking is measured as the difference in the volume for a given chamber and the volume of water to fill a chamber with seeds at pre-defined time intervals. A device according to some example embodiments of the present general inventive concept includes a soak chamber to hold the seed, a water bath as a source of the input water, and a measuring tank where the water volume can be determined with a level sensor. The soaking temperature is maintained constant by water baths with a circulating tank surrounding the soak chamber to reduce heat loss. | 10-30-2014 |
Stacy K. Worley, Coffeyville, KS US
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20150105950 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING TORQUE IN AN ELECTRIC DRIVE POWERTAIN - This disclosure provides a method of controlling an electric drive powertrain system. The method includes providing an electric motor capable of running between a motor minimum speed and a motor maximum speed such that the electric motor can produce different amounts of torque between a first region defined between the motor minimum speed and a motor base speed and a second region defined between the motor base speed and the motor maximum speed. The method includes receiving a signal from operator inputs and determining a desired transmission output torque based on the signal received from the operator inputs. The method also includes determining a desired motor torque based on the desired transmission output torque, operating the electric motor at a current corresponding to the desired motor torque and producing a greater amount of torque at the motor base speed than at the motor minimum speed. | 04-16-2015 |
Steven Terence Worley, Kokomo, IN US
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20130160471 | REFRIGERATION APPARATUS AND METHOD - Methods and apparatus for an energy efficient freezer or cooler defrost, which are particularly suited for an automated system, include procedures utilized for this purpose. The procedures are included in the firmware of an embedded controller and operate the cooler or freezer defrost cycle when required for increased energy efficiency. | 06-27-2013 |
Vincent Worley, Wilmington, DE US
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20110113962 | Process Flowstream Collection System - A device and process for separating liquid and gas phases in a flowstream containing a liquefied gas or supercritical fluid under pressure mixed with a liquid. A splitter vessel separates the liquid from gas phases and transfers liquid to a collection container while conducting the gas phase out of the splitter. Separation of liquid phase out of the flowstream is provided without additional pressure schemes or solvent extractions imposed on the stream. | 05-19-2011 |
William G. Worley, Missouri City, TX US
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20110098417 | POLYURETHANE POLYMER SYSTEMS - The present invention is to the preparation and application of isocyanate based polymers, particularly polyurethane and polyurea elastomeric polymers. By incorporating polybutadiene with a polyether polyol in a polyurethane system, the produced elastomer have improved chemical resistance as compared to conventional polyurethane elastomers. For polyurea elastomer, the incorporation of high functional polyols or crosslinkers with polybutadiene gives elastomer with improved chemical resistance as compared to conventional polyurea elastomers. | 04-28-2011 |
20110130537 | PRODUCTION OF SOLID EPOXY RESIN - In an improved process for preparation of glycidyl ether resins that are solid at room temperature, sometimes referred to as solid epoxy resins”, from a reaction mixture of an aromatic hydroxyl-containing compound, an epihalohydrin and an inorganic hydroxide, add a reaction solvent that has both a ether moiety ad an alcohol moiety to the reaction mixture and use mole-equivalent ratio of moles (one mole-equivalent) epihalohydrin to hydroxyl moieties of the aromatic hydroxyl-containing compound that falls within a range of from 0.5:1 to 1:1. | 06-02-2011 |
20120283453 | PRODUCTION OF EPOXY RESINS USING IMPROVED ION EXCHANGE RESIN CATALYSTS - Use a modified, amine-functionalized anion exchange resin as a catalyst to produce a bishalohydrin ether and then dehydrohalogenate the bishalohydrin ether with an aqueous inorganic hydroxide mixture to yield a liquid epoxy resin. | 11-08-2012 |
20130079489 | RECIPROCATING-PLATE COLUMN REACTOR FOR EPOXIDATION OF EPOXY RESINS - A process comprising: a) contacting a polyhydric phenol and an epihalohydrin in the presence of a catalyst under reaction conditions to form an organic feed comprising a bishalohydrin ether and a solvent; b) contacting the organic feed and an aqueous feed comprising an inorganic hydroxide in a reciprocating-plate column reactor under reaction conditions to form a dispersed aqueous phase and an organic product; and c) collecting the organic product comprising an epoxy resin, is disclosed. | 03-28-2013 |
20140336348 | EPOXY RESIN PRODUCTION - A process comprising: a) contacting a polyhydric phenol and an epihalohydrin in the presence of a catalyst under reaction conditions to form an organic feed comprising a bishalohydrin ether; b) contacting the organic feed and an aqueous feed comprising an inorganic hydroxide with a high shear mixer to produce a first mixed feed; c) contacting the first mixed feed with a phase separator to form a first organic product comprising an epoxy resin and a first aqueous product; and d) recovering the first organic product, is disclosed. | 11-13-2014 |
William Joseph Worley, Mason, OH US
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20100126256 | MENSTRUAL FLUID SIMULANT - Menstrual fluid simulants may consistently emulate the physical characteristics of real menstrual fluid, including but not limited to, viscosity, stringiness, surface tension and size and concentration of particulate matter. In addition, the constituents comprising the menstrual fluid simulants may be changed in order to mimic the variations in real menstrual fluid observed from woman to woman and from an individual woman over time. The menstrual fluid simulants are of use in the testing of personal care absorbent products. | 05-27-2010 |
20110305648 | Methods of Preparing Personal Care Compositions - Disclosed herein are embodiments of a method of predicting and adjusting the viscosity of consumer product compositions prior to their final formulation. The prediction aides the determination of the amount of a viscosity modifier to introduce in the manufacture of the final formulation to ensure the compositions have viscosities that satisfies consumer preferences, among other things. | 12-15-2011 |
William S. Worley, Centennial, CO US
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20080256623 | Method and system for protecting a computer system from denial-of-service attacks and other deleterious resource-draining phenomena related to communications - Embodiments of the present invention include a variety of different integrated, multi-tiered methods and systems for preventing various types of attacks on computer systems, including denial-of-service attacks and SYN-flood attacks. Components of these integrated methods and systems include probabilistic packet droppers, packet-rate throttles, resource controls, automated firewalls, and efficient connection-state-information storage in memory resources and connection-state-information distribution in order to prevent draining of sufficient communications-related resources within a computer system to seriously degrade or disable electronics communications components within the computer system. | 10-16-2008 |