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Jerry D. Ackaret, Beaverton, OR US
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20100306598 | Operating Computer Memory - Operating computer memory in a computer including dynamically monitoring, by a predictive failure analysis (‘PFA’) module, correctable memory errors and memory temperature and managing cooling resources in the computer in dependence upon the correctable memory errors and memory temperature. | 12-02-2010 |
20130117601 | IMPLEMENTING ULTRA HIGH AVAILABILITY PERSONALITY CARD - A method and circuit for implementing an enhanced availability personality card for a chassis computer system, and a design structure on which the subject circuit resides are provided. The personality card includes a first erasable programmable read only memory (EPROM) and a second EPROM, each EPROM storing Vital Product Data (VPD) and a first temperature sensor and a second temperature sensor sensing temperature. A primary bidirectional bus and a redundant bidirectional bus are respectively connected between the first EPROM and the first temperature sensor and the second EPROM and the second temperature sensor, and a pair of chassis management modules. Each chassis management module includes a switch connected to both the primary bidirectional bus and the redundant bidirectional bus providing redundant paths, enabling continued function with failure of any critical personality card component. | 05-09-2013 |
20140089725 | PHYSICAL MEMORY FAULT MITIGATION IN A COMPUTING ENVIRONMENT - Effects of a physical memory fault are mitigated. In one example, to facilitate mitigation, memory is allocated to processing entities of a computing environment, such as applications, operating systems, or virtual machines, in a manner that minimizes impact to the computing environment in the event of a memory failure. Allocation includes using memory structure information, including, information regarding fault containment zones, to allocate memory to the processing entities. By allocating memory based on fault containment zones, a fault only affects a minimum number of processing entities. | 03-27-2014 |
20150143052 | MANAGING FAULTY MEMORY PAGES IN A COMPUTING SYSTEM - Managing faulty memory pages in a computing system, including: tracking, by a page management module, a number of errors associated with a memory page; determining, by the page management module, whether the number of errors associated with the memory page exceeds a predetermined threshold; responsive to determining that the number of errors associated with the memory page exceeds the predetermined threshold, attempting, by the page management module, to retire the memory page; determining, by the page management module, whether the memory page has been successfully retired; and responsive to determining that the memory page has not been successfully retired, generating, by the page management module, a predictive failure alert. | 05-21-2015 |
20150143054 | Managing Faulty Memory Pages In A Computing System - Managing faulty memory pages in a computing system, including: tracking, by a page management module, a number of errors associated with a memory page; determining, by the page management module, whether the number of errors associated with the memory page exceeds a predetermined threshold; responsive to determining that the number of errors associated with the memory page exceeds the predetermined threshold, attempting, by the page management module, to retire the memory page; determining, by the page management module, whether the memory page has been successfully retired; and responsive to determining that the memory page has not been successfully retired, generating, by the page management module, a predictive failure alert. | 05-21-2015 |
20150186230 | PHYSICAL MEMORY FAULT MITIGATION IN A COMPUTING ENVIRONMENT - Effects of a physical memory fault are mitigated. In one example, to facilitate mitigation, memory is allocated to processing entities of a computing environment, such as applications, operating systems, or virtual machines, in a manner that minimizes impact to the computing environment in the event of a memory failure. Allocation includes using memory structure information, including, information regarding fault containment zones, to allocate memory to the processing entities. By allocating memory based on fault containment zones, a fault only affects a minimum number of processing entities. | 07-02-2015 |
Jerry D. Brentham, Belton, TX US
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20120309598 | STRENGTH AND BALANCE EXERCISE APPARATUS - A strength and balance exercise apparatus is provided having a pair of exercise arms pivotally supported from the floor. Each arm has handgrips for grasping and manipulation of the arm by the user. A passive force generating means, in this case, double-acting hydraulic cylinders are connected between the floor and the exercise arms to resist movement of the arms. According to the method, the user grasps the handgrips and manipulates the arms to get slow resistance of the passive force generating means while maintaining balance in a standing position. | 12-06-2012 |
Jerry D. Burchfiel, Waltham, MA US
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20080232820 | Optical Vector Modulator - An optical vector modulator includes an information generator that generates a plurality of N-bit streams at an output where each of the plurality of N-bit streams represents a desired modulation point in a signaling constellation. A memory look-up table having an N-bit address input retrieves a first and a second stored value that corresponds to the N-bit address input, where each of the first and the second stored value represent a respective one of a first and a second modulation vector of a desired modulation point in the signaling constellation. A first and a second digital-to-analog converter generates first and second analog signals, respectively, that correspond to respective ones of the first and second modulation vectors of the desired modulation points in the signaling constellation. A dual-drive interferometric modulator modulates the first and the second analog signals on the optical beam to obtain the desired modulation points in the signaling constellation. | 09-25-2008 |
20090312028 | SPECTRUM-ADAPTIVE NETWORKING - The present invention increases the available spectrum in a wireless network by sharing existing allocated (and in-use) portions of the RF spectrum in a manner that will minimize the probability of interfering with existing legacy users. The invention provides interference temperature-adaptive waveforms, and a variety of physical and media access control protocols for generating waveforms based on measurement and characterization of the local spectrum. The invention measures the local spectrum at a receiving node, generates an optimal waveform profile specifying transmission parameters that will water-fill unused spectrum up to an interference limit without causing harmful interference to primary and legacy transmitters using the same frequency bands, and enables simultaneous transmit and receive modes at a multiplicity of transceivers in a wireless network. The invention also provides closed loop feedback control between nodes, co-site interference management, intersymbol interference mitigation, wide sense stationary baseband signaling and modulation, and power limited signaling for avoiding detection and interception. | 12-17-2009 |
20120064928 | SPECTRUM-ADAPTIVE NETWORKING - The present invention increases the available spectrum in a wireless network by sharing existing allocated (and in-use) portions of the RF spectrum in a manner that will minimize the probability of interfering with existing legacy users. The invention provides interference temperature-adaptive waveforms, and a variety of physical and media access control protocols for generating waveforms based on measurement and characterization of the local spectrum. The invention measures the local spectrum at a receiving node, generates an optimal waveform profile specifying transmission parameters that will water-fill unused spectrum up to an interference limit without causing harmful interference to primary and legacy transmitters using the same frequency bands, and enables simultaneous transmit and receive modes at a multiplicity of transceivers in a wireless network. The invention also provides closed loop feedback control between nodes, co-site interference management, intersymbol interference mitigation, wide sense stationary baseband signaling and modulation, and power limited signaling for avoiding detection and interception. | 03-15-2012 |
20120269067 | SPECTRUM-ADAPTIVE NETWORKING - The present invention increases the available spectrum in a wireless network by sharing existing allocated (and in-use) portions of the RF spectrum in a manner that minimizes the probability of interfering with existing legacy users. Interference temperature-adaptive waveforms, and a variety of physical and media access control protocols for generating waveforms based on measurement and characterization of the local spectrum are provided. The invention measures the local spectrum at a receiving node, generates an optimal waveform profile specifying transmission parameters that will water-fill unused spectrum up to an interference limit without causing harmful interference to primary and legacy transmitters using the same frequency bands, and enables simultaneous transmit and receive modes at multiple transceivers in a wireless network. Closed loop feedback control between nodes, co-site interference management, intersymbol interference mitigation, wide sense stationary baseband signaling and modulation, and power limited signaling for avoiding detection and interception are provided. | 10-25-2012 |
Jerry D. Coleman, Jr., Wilmington, NC US
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20120043364 | Pneumatic staple or nail gun with dual trigger mechanism - An improved apparatus for nailing or stapling flooring pneumatically, wherein a pneumatic stapler or nailer is provided with a dual trigger single sequential actuation system by which an operator can reach either trigger with his index finger. In one embodiment, the triggers being interconnected. In a second embodiment, each trigger actuates a valve that communicates with a pneumatic piston which drives the staple. | 02-23-2012 |
Jerry D. Criner, Claremore, OK US
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20100329885 | Ceiling fan - A ceiling fan comprising bracket components which are easily and conveniently attachable in a suitable position by one person thru simple operation and adjustment of mechanical parts. Attachment components are removably secured to a ceiling plate connected to a house circuit in an initial room then capable of easy removal therefrom and attachable to a ceiling plate installed in another room. A fan circuit is connectable to a house circuit by simple plug members and fan unit is quickly positionable into a secure position by position against and rotation of cooperable components with ceiling plate. | 12-30-2010 |
Jerry D. Darty, Jasper, AL US
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20080301958 | Calibrated masonry guide line support and method - The present invention is an apparatus and method for guiding the placement of bricks in a wall or facade in which the bricks are placed in a plurality of parallel planes offset by one or more predetermined distances. The apparatus comprises first and second members joined by a pivot or hinge mechanism that allows them to move relative to one another. The first member serves to hold the apparatus to a plumbed post located at the base of the wall or facade to be built and provides a stop for placement of the first brick in a course. The second member comprises a line support, a stop, and a protrusion for moving second member relative to the first member. When the apparatus is held to the post and attached to a line, moving the protrusion of the second member moves the attached line to a preset distance from the post. The use of the apparatus at both ends of a wall building site facilitates the rapid, aligned placement of bricks in a plurality of parallel planes. | 12-11-2008 |
Jerry D. Glickson, Ambler, PA US
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20080253960 | Lipoprotein-Based Nanoplatforms - The present invention provides a non-naturally occurring lipoprotein nanoplatform (“LBNP”) comprising at least one cell surface receptor ligand; at least one lipoprotein; and at least one diagnostic agent and/or at least one therapeutic agent. In embodiments of the present invention, the cell surface receptor ligand is not a low-density lipoprotein receptor ligand and the cell surface receptor ligand is covalently bonded to the apoprotein. The present invention also provides pharmaceutical formulations comprising LBNPs and methods of making the LBNPs. | 10-16-2008 |
20080269112 | Antineoplastic Agents Targeted via Glut Transporters - The present invention relates to novel antineoplastic agents and cancer diagnostic agents that specifically target neoplastic cells via the GLUT transportation system. More specifically, the invention relates to conjugates of 2-deoxyglucose, wherein a linker, which includes a covalent bond, is attached to 2-deoxyglucose at the 2 position, and the linker is attached to a therapeutic or diagnostic agent. The inventions also relates to methods of treating tumor disease and methods of making the novel compounds of the present invention. The agents of the present invention are superior to previous agents as they are targeted via GLUT transporters. | 10-30-2008 |
Jerry D. Harris, Nampa, ID US
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20100086682 | Process and apparatus utilizing mixed ligand organometallic catalysts for in situ growth of high purity, low defect density carbon nanotubes - The present invention relates to a simple method for the synthesis of fullerenes using a mixture of liquid metallorganic precursors and liquid organic hydrocarbon solvents wherein the mixture is injected in the form of droplets into a multiple heated zone reactor tube in which the droplets are thermally decomposed and fullerenes are formed. The process is useful for the formation of all types of fullerenes, and in particular yields multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWNTs) with low defect density and controllable wt % of metal impurity atoms. In particular, a method is disclosed that produces as-grown MWNTs with less than 5 wt % metal impurity atoms. Large classes of metallorganic precursors suitable for use in the process are also identified. | 04-08-2010 |
Jerry D. Hielkema, Rockton, IL US
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20100072932 | Fail-Passive Electro-Mechanical Actuator Utilizing Dual Controllers And A Two-Phase Brushless Motor - A fail-passive electro-mechanical actuator utilizing dual controllers and a two-phase brushless motor is provided. In one embodiment, the invention relates to a fail passive system for controlling a two phase brushless motor, the system including the two phase brushless motor including a stator, a rotor, a first winding electromagnetically coupled to the rotor, and a second winding electromagnetically coupled to the rotor, first control circuitry coupled to the first winding, the first control circuitry configured to provide a first current to the first winding, second control circuitry coupled to the second winding, the second control circuitry to provide a second current to the second winding, wherein the first control circuitry is configured to receive a first commanded value from an external control circuit, wherein the second control circuitry is configured to receive a second commanded value from the external control circuit, wherein the first control circuitry is configured to receive a negated form of the second commanded value from the second circuitry, wherein the second control circuitry is configured to receive a negated form of the first commanded value from the first circuitry, and wherein the first control circuitry and the second control circuitry are configured to concurrently control a movement of the rotor. | 03-25-2010 |
Jerry D. Kachlic, Glen Ellyn, IL US
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20120264330 | SHIELDED CONNECTOR - A connector includes a multi-port shield configured to reduce EMI. A housing is positioned inside the shield and includes one or more projections extending from a first face, the projections aligned with each port. A vertical wall is provided on the first face of the housing. Apertures in the vertical wall are aligned with the projections. The vertical wall helps reduce the amount of EMI generated by the connector. | 10-18-2012 |
20120282809 | INTEGRATED SHIELDED CONNECTOR - A connector includes a housing positioned in a cage. A vertical wall is positioned around the housing and is soldered to a printed circuit board that is supporting the connector. The vertical wall includes a plurality of fingers that are configured to engage the cage. The fingers are positioned at intervals such that the distance between the fingers acts to control the frequencies of EMI that emit from the connector. | 11-08-2012 |
20150087164 | GANGED CONNECTOR SYSTEM - A connector system includes a plurality of housing mounted on a circuit board and a plurality of cages are provided, each cage enclosing one of the housings, each of the cages including a front face that defines a first port, the cages being spaced apart a predetermined distance. A thermal washer is positioned around the cages, the thermal washer including a front portion and a main portion with air apertures that allow air to flow through the thermal washer and along a gap between the cages. | 03-26-2015 |
Jerry D. Kachlic, Glen Elyn, IL US
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20130330969 | SOCKET WITH INSERT-MOLDED TERMINAL - A socket includes a housing that supports terminal bricks that can contain one or more terminals. The terminal bricks are inserted into apertures in the housing. The location of the terminal bricks can be adjusted separate from a side of the housing, thus providing the potential to improve coplanarity of the terminals in the socket. | 12-12-2013 |
Jerry D. Mckinney, Iii, Candler, NC US
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20150345143 | Coping Cleat and System for Roof Blocking Unit - A cleat for use with a roof blocking unit has an integral leaf spring formed as a bend in a web intermediate its front and rear ends with a front side extending downward from the front end and a rear side extending downward from the rear end. In a coping unit, a diverter component defines a channel and is mounted over the cleat. The channel is disposed at an acute angle relative to the cleat web. In a coping assembly installation, a fluid impermeable membrane is disposed over the top of a roof blocking unit with the cleat mounted over the membrane and the diverter component mounted over the cleat. A pair of coping caps is disposed over the cleat and diverter in an offset arrangement with the channel beneath adjacent coping cap edges. The spring leaf biases the caps with a hook-like flange in engagement with a cleat flange. | 12-03-2015 |
Jerry D. Smith, Spring, TX US
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20130014947 | Drilling/Frac Adapter and Method of Use - A method of drilling and fracturing a well includes installing a drilling/frac adapter on a lower wellhead housing. The drilling/frac adapter has a higher internal pressure rating than the lower wellhead housing. The operator drills through the drilling/frac adapter to a desired depth, then runs and cements a casing string in the well. A lower packoff is installed in an annulus between the casing hanger and the lower wellhead housing and an upper packoff is set in an annulus between the drilling/frac adapter and the casing hanger. Frac fluid is pumped through the frac tree into the casing string at a higher pressure than the pressure rating of the lower housing but less than the pressure rating of the drilling/frac adapter. Then, the upper packoff and the drilling/frac adapter are removed from the lower housing and installing an upper wellhead housing on the lower wellhead housing. | 01-17-2013 |
Jerry D. Smith, Riverside, CA US
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20080219798 | STEM PLUG MODIFICATIONS IMPROVING WIREDRAW FUNCTIONALITY - A blind rivet which includes a stem, a sleeve and a locking collar. The stem includes a head or plug portion, and the plug portion includes one or more grooves or depressions which provide that lower installation forces can be used to install the blind rivet, and if a sealant or paint is used, provide a type of escape mechanism for the sealant or paint to travel to during installation of the blind rivet. The grooves or depressions may vary in number and take on any number of shapes and sizes. For example, they may be longitudinal and may get wider and/or deeper toward the end of the stem. | 09-11-2008 |
Jerry D. Vloka, Upper Saddle River, NJ US
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20090043281 | Method and Apparatus to Decrease the Risk of Intraneuronal Injection During Administration of Nerve Block Anesthesia - An objective and reproducible system for, and method of, monitoring and/or controlling the pressure during nerve blockage injection, especially by less experienced personnel, is provided in order to decrease the possibility of intraneuronal injection. More specifically, the present invention employs a pressure sensing and/or limiting device located between an injection device (typically a syringe) and a nerve block needle whereby injection pressure during a nerve block injection can be easily and objectively monitored, thereby allowing the operator to monitor the injection pressure and/or injection speed during a nerve blockage injection procedure and to take appropriate corrective actions if abnormal pressure conditions are observed. | 02-12-2009 |
Jerry D. Zayic, Renton, WA US
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20090030661 | Three-Dimensional Process Planning - Systems and methods are described for three-dimensional process planning. In one embodiment, one or more manufacturing requirements are received, and an authoritative three-dimensional (3D) computer-aided design (CAD) model of a component is generated or selected. A sub-process associated with the authoritative 3D CAD model of the component is generated based on the one or more manufacturing requirements. The authoritative 3D CAD model of the component is associated with the sub-process using a product-to-process relationship, and the sub-process (or the product-to-process relationship) is included into a process plan. The authoritative 3D CAD model of the component is displayed in a display of a 3D definition of the product in accordance with the product-to-process relationship. | 01-29-2009 |
20090171490 | IDENTIFICATION OF ENGINEERING INTENT REQUIREMENTS IN AN ELECTRONIC ENVIRONMENT - Engineering requirements are defined in an electronic environment. In one embodiment, a method includes providing at least one of a set of master requirements and a set of version requirements to be applied to the electronic product definition, and referencing an electronic reference document from at least one of the set of master requirements and the set of version requirements, the electronic reference document including one or more particular engineering requirements to be applied to the electronic product definition. Alternately, a method includes defining a callout linked to the at least one of the set of master requirements and the set of version requirements, the callout being adapted to supersede a conflicting engineering requirement set forth in at least one of the set of master requirements and the set of version requirements. | 07-02-2009 |
20100204815 | COMPOSITE STACK ANALYSIS METHOD - A method is provided for generating a data product that allows for enhanced design, analysis and manufacture of a composite structure comprising a plurality of plies. The method comprises the steps of obtaining geometric ply definitions, inputting the geometric ply definitions into a computer aided manufacturing (CAM) software program to generate a numerically coded tool path definition containing centerline data for each tape or tow comprising a ply, programming tape or tow course shape definitions of a plurality of plies in CAM to produce actual ply definitions, using CAM to generate an accumulated dataset of actual ply definitions, using a customized software program to analyze the dataset to obtain a data product containing results relating to manufacturing implementation of the actual ply definitions, and using the customized software program to evaluate and visualize potential impact of the data product and to interrogate the data product. | 08-12-2010 |