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Alan Mcpherson, Milton Keynes GB
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20100288990 | STANCHION WITH DISPLAY DEVICE - A stanchion for use in a barrier system in accordance with an embodiment of the present application includes a display device mounted at substantially eye level such that it is easily viewed by a user waiting in line in the barrier system. The display device may include interactive features to track user position or allow users to request information, input information or to conduct transactions while on line. | 11-18-2010 |
Alexander Donald Meiklem Mcpherson, Falkirk, Central Scotland GB
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20160060007 | TAMPER-EVIDENT CLOSURE - A tamper-evident closure for a container. The closure comprises a first portion including inner and outer parts, and a second portion. The outer part is rotatable relative to the inner part from a first position in which at least part of the first and second portions are adjacent each other to a second position in which there is a gap therebetween. The first portion comprises locking means for irreversibly locking the closure in the second position upon first opening so that the gap cannot be closed, in which the first portion comprises a compressible stopper for sealing the second portion and/or the container. A tamper-evident closure in combination with a container. | 03-03-2016 |
20160068311 | TAMPER EVIDENT CLOSURE - A tamper-evident closure for a container, the closure comprising a shell having a break line along which it is separable, in which the shell further comprises a distortable portion, which is distorted upon first opening, the distortable portion being spaced from and separate to the break line. | 03-10-2016 |
Alexander Donald Meiklem Mcpherson, Falkirk GB
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20100170898 | TAMPER-EVIDENT CLOSURE - A tamper evident closure for a container is provided. The closure comprises a first portion including inner and outer parts, and a second portion. The outer part is movable relative to the inner part from a first position in which at least part of the first and second portions are adjacent each other to a second position in which there is a gap therebetween. The closure comprises locking means for locking it in the second position upon first opening so that the gap cannot easily be closed. The closure further comprises indicator means for providing a visual indication if the locking means is overridden to close the gap. | 07-08-2010 |
20110259844 | TAMPER-EVIDENT CLOSURE - A tamper-evident closure for a container is provided. The closure comprises a first portion including inner and outer parts, and a second portion. The outer part is movable relative to the inner part from a first position in which at least part of the first and second portions are adjacent each other, to a second position in which there is a gap therebetween. The first portion comprises locking means for irreversibly locking the closure in the second position upon first opening so that the gap cannot be closed. The outer part includes a top plate and at least part of the locking means is carried on or by the plate. | 10-27-2011 |
20140048537 | Tamper-Evident Closure - A tamper-evident closure for a container comprises a first portion and a second portion, the first portion being connected or connectable to the second portion and removable therefrom. The closure is movable upon a first opening from a first position in which the portions are in a first relative relation to a second position in which they are in a second relative relation. The closure comprises means for preventing the portions from returning to the first position. The closure comprises a removable retention member which attaches the first and second portions together such that the member must be removed before the portions can be separated from each other. | 02-20-2014 |
20140054288 | Tamper-Evident Closure - A tamper-evident closure for a container comprises two or more parts and is movable from a first position to a second position in an opening event, the movement to the second position generating two or more gaps between and/or within the parts, the closure further comprising means for preventing closing of the gaps whereby to confirm the opening event has occurred. | 02-27-2014 |
20140183195 | Tamper-Evident Closure - A tamper-evident closure for a container is provided. The closure comprises a first portion including inner and outer parts, and a second portion. The outer part is rotatable relative to the inner part from a first position in which at least part of the first and second portions are adjacent each other to a second position in which there is a gap therebetween. The first portion comprises locking means for irreversibly locking the closure in the second position upon a first opening so that the gap cannot be closed. The inner part includes a line of weakness which breaks if the outer part is reverse rotated relative to the inner part. | 07-03-2014 |
20150298876 | TAMPER EVIDENT CLOSURE - A closure ( | 10-22-2015 |
Amy Mcpherson, Raleigh, NC US
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20140272973 | Nucleic Acid-Based Authentication and Identification Codes - The present disclosure relates to nucleic-acid based product authentication and identification by determining authentication codes comprising target nucleic acids using oligonucleotide probes associated with samples. The presence of the authentication code is determined using detection methods, such as flow cytometric methods, capable of particle discrimination based on the light scattering or fluorescence properties of the particle. Target-correlated fluorescence signal, originating from a target nucleic acid hybridized to labeled complementary oligonucleotides is determined as an indicator of the presence of the authentication code. In some embodiments, an intercalating dye is used to determine the presence of target nucleotide/oligonucleotide heterodimers and identify an authentication code. | 09-18-2014 |
Andrew Mcpherson, London GB
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20140083281 | Multi-Touch Piano Keyboard - A musical keyboard touch sensor pad having a plurality of integrated sensors disposed in an array is disclosed. The plurality of integrated sensors represents a keyboard key. A processor is electronically coupled to the plurality of integrated sensors. The processor is programmed to receive signals from several of the plurality of integrated sensors and to generate a sound signal based on input from the several of the plurality of integrated sensors. The output is variable based on the number in the plurality and the location of the plurality in the array. An audio output device is electronically coupled to the processor to generate a sound based on the sound signal. A keyboard using a plurality of the sensor pads as well as a method of generating sounds from the keyboard are also disclosed. | 03-27-2014 |
Andrew E. Mcpherson, Mt. Prospect, IL US
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20140272073 | Cheese Anticake for Enhanced Melt - Particulate natural cheese products having a modified starch composition as an anticaking agent as well as methods of melting the shredded cheese product are provided. The modified starch anticaking agent provides intact starch granules including amylopectin and substantially no amylose for the particulate cheese. During heating, the natural cheese melt is resistant to separation, and retains desirable organoleptic properties such as texture and flavor in the final product. | 09-18-2014 |
Andrew Edward Mcpherson, Mt. Prospect, IL US
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20140161954 | Emulsifying Salt-Free and Starch Stabilized Cheese - Emulsifying salt-free processed cheese products as well as methods of preparing emulsifying salt-free processed cheese products are provided. The emulsifying salt-free processed cheese products are prepared with modified starch containing amylopectin and substantially no amylase and without emulsifying salts. The emulsifying salt-free processed cheese products are advantageously resistant to separation during heating and retain desirable organoleptic properties, such as texture and flavor, without using emulsifying salts. | 06-12-2014 |
Blaise Junior Mcpherson, Edmonton CA
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20120279508 | Restraint - An apparatus for supporting a user comprising a continuous unitary elongate flexible member having first and second surfaces. The elongate member extends between first and second ends and has a central portion therebetween. The apparatus further comprises a pad disposed along the first surface of the central portion. The method comprises locating a central portion of the elongate member behind the neck of the user such that the pad is dispose between the elongate member and the neck of the user. The method further comprises passing the first and second ends of the elongate member over the shoulders and under the arms of the user such that the first and second ends are located behind the back of the user and securing the first and second ends to an object so as to secure and support the torso of the user thereto | 11-08-2012 |
Calum Mcpherson, Lochwinnoch GB
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20160082324 | GOLF CLUB - An iron-type golf club head ( | 03-24-2016 |
Cameron Mcpherson, Frisco, TX US
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20140171992 | Surgical Apparatus Including A Hand-Activated, Cable Assembly And Method Of Using Same - A surgical apparatus and method according to which a cable assembly is connected to a handpiece and includes a sensing element, and a member adapted to move relative to the sensing element to control the operation of a motor in the handpiece. | 06-19-2014 |
Dale Mcpherson, York, PA US
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20140230623 | REMOTE CUTTER HEAD AND SYSTEM - A remote cutter head and a system therefore which can operate in confined spaces are provided. The remote cutting system including a cutter assembly driven by a fluid source, a pushrod hose coupling the cutter assembly to the fluid source, a control assembly detachably secured to the pushrod hose, and a monitor assembly coupled to at least one camera. The monitor assembly provides video images of the cutter assembly and cutter assembly surroundings. The cutting head including a fluid-driven gearmotor, the gearmotor including a two-piece housing, bearings, a pressure balanced gearmotor cavity, and two rotating members provided in the pressure balanced gearmotor cavity, one of the rotating members protruding from the cutting head. High-pressure fluid provided to the cutting head turns the two rotating members to drive a cutting bit attached to the rotating member protruding from the cutting head. Also provided is a cutting bit. | 08-21-2014 |
Daniel Mcpherson, Raleigh, NC US
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20140215452 | Deployment Optimization for High Availability in a Multi-Tenant Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) System - A mechanism for deployment optimization in a multi-tenant Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) system is disclosed. A method of the disclosure includes receiving, at a source code management (SCM) repository maintained by a node executing on a computing device, updated application code of an application executed on the node, wherein the node is provided by a multi-tenant Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) system, providing, by the node, the updated application code to one or more cartridge instances that implement framework of the application, determining, by each of the one or more cartridge instances, that a marker file is present in the updated application code, the marker file indicating that hot deployment functionality is to be implemented for the application, and implementing, by each of the one or more cartridge instances using hot deployment functionality that is specific to the cartridge instance, code changes in the updated application code without a restart of the application. | 07-31-2014 |
20150058471 | Measuring Resource Consumption in a Multi-Tenant Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) System - Implementations for measuring resource consumption in a multi-tenant Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) system are disclosed. A method of the disclosure includes determining, by a processing device, that a resource of an application of a multi-tenant Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) system is initializing, the resource marked for usage tracking, accessing a list of initialization operations used in the initialization of the resource, determining that each of the initialization operations prior to a create usage record operation in the mapping are performed successfully, and creating a usage record for the resource using the create usage record operation. | 02-26-2015 |
20150193481 | Installation and Update of Cartridges in a Multi-Tenant Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) System - Implementations for installation and update of cartridges in a multi-tenant Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) system are disclosed. A method of the disclosure includes receiving, by a processing device of a node of a multi-tenant PaaS system, an indication to initiate an update process for cartridges of the node, receiving a cartridge file package for storage at the node, storing the cartridge file package to a cartridge library of the node, and maintaining the cartridge file package in the cartridge library as a newest version of a template cartridge that corresponds to the cartridge file package. | 07-09-2015 |
20150205634 | Resilient Scheduling of Broker Jobs for Asynchronous Tasks in a Multi-Tenant Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) System - Implementations for resilient scheduling of broker jobs for asynchronous tasks in a multi-tenant Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) system are disclosed. A method of the disclosure includes receiving, by the processing device of a broker of a multi-tenant PaaS system from a user of the multi-tenant PaaS system, a request to complete a job, adding, by the processing device, an entry corresponding to the requested job in a data store of the broker, adding, by the processing device, another entry corresponding to the requested job in a scheduler communicably coupled to the broker, and sending, by the processing device to the user, an acknowledgment of the request and an identifier (ID) of the job, wherein the job is processed asynchronous to the sending of the acknowledgment. | 07-23-2015 |
20150242199 | Deployment Optimization for Activation of Scaled Applications in a Multi-Tenant Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) System - A mechanism for optimization of deployment of applications for activation in a multi-tenant Platform-as-Service (PaaS) system is disclosed. A method of the disclosure includes receiving, by a processing device, a request for deployment of an application source code on a node. The node is provided by the PaaS system. The method also includes implementing, by the processing device, a build, prepare and distribute functionality to convert the application source code into a build result prepared for distribution as a deployment artifact code. The method further includes implementing, by the processing device, a deployment functionality to activate the deployment artifact for the deployment in the node by not incurring downtime. | 08-27-2015 |
Danielle Mcpherson, Springdale, AR US
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20160063604 | DRIVE THROUGH GROCERY PICKUP - Embodiments of a computer-implemented method and system pertaining to drive through grocery pickup are described. In one example, a computer-implemented method receives geographic information about a user. The geographic information indicates that the user is within a predetermined area associated with the physical store. The method also determines whether there is a pending remotely placed order for a user account associated with the user in a database associated with the physical store. In response to a determination that there is the pending remotely placed order for the user account associated with the user in the database, the method transmits order information to a computing device of the physical store. The order information includes one or more items in the pending remotely placed order. The method also determines a current location of the user. The method further causes a delivery of the one or more items to the current location. | 03-03-2016 |
David Mcpherson, Houston, TX US
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20160030470 | LIQUIDS RICH IN NOBLE GAS AND METHODS OF THEIR PREPARATION AND USE - Provided herein is a novel composition for oral administration and delivery of Noble gas, such as xenon or argon. Methods of treating and preventing neuronal or cardiovascular damage with such compositions are also provided. The present invention relates generally to the fields of molecular biology, medicine and nutraceuticals. More particularly, it concerns methods for oral delivery of inert gas compositions, such as Xenon or Argon, for the treatment and prevention of disease. | 02-04-2016 |
Dawn Mcpherson, Airdrie CA
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20100101501 | URBAN ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND - A recreational structure for providing a cat with adequate shelter and play area. The structure comprises a central main living unit that connects to a rectangular litter housing member by means of hollow tubes. A multi-tiered unit is disposed on top the main living unit. The top tier of this unit connects to the first tube by means of a slanted second tube. An entrance/exit member provides access to the structure. This member is connected to the bottom tier of the multi-tiered unit by a third tube. The tiers connect to one another by means of stairs. | 04-29-2010 |
Derrell Craig Mcpherson, Fredericksburg, VA US
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20150353248 | Lyophilization Tray Lid - A lid assembly is provided for covering and sealing a lyophilizer tray that contains a material for freeze-drying into a product in a lyophilizer chamber. The tray has an opening defined by a peripheral lip. The lid assembly includes a first lid disposable to seal around the lip of the tray, second lid disposed on the first lid, and a filter paper disposed therebetween. The first lid includes an opening. The second lid covers the opening and includes a hole over the opening. The filter paper is disposed over the opening between the first and second lids for inhibiting the product from escaping the tray through the hole while permitting water vapor to pass therethrough. With a lyophilization stopper to seal the hole, the tray containing the product can be protected from environmental humidity even after removal from the chamber. | 12-10-2015 |
Douglas Mcpherson, Springfield, MA US
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20140345820 | COVER DEVICE FOR A DRAINAGE APPARATUS FOR A PAPERMAKING MACHINE - A cover device ( | 11-27-2014 |
Edward Mcpherson, Asslar DE
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20110033615 | Block Piece for Holding an Optical Workpiece, in Particular a Spectacle Lens, for Processing Thereof, and Method for Manufacturing Spectacle Lenses According to a Prescription - A block piece for holding a spectacle lens blank has a basic body with a workpiece mounting face portion against which the workpiece can be blocked with a blocking material, and a clamping portion via which the blocked workpiece can be fixed in a machine/apparatus for processing it. The basic body is made substantially of a material having a defined low water absorption and/or is sealed to at least reduce outgassing of water moisture under vacuum conditions, so that the block piece can be used also in vacuum coating processes. Alternatively or in addition, the clamping portion is constructed to be clamped by forces directed essentially perpendicular to the radial direction to cancel out each other and not deform the basic body, and/or the workpiece mounting face portion is provided with a predetermined amount of prism. | 02-10-2011 |
20110220018 | Device For Clamping An Optical Workpiece, Particularly Spectacle Lens, Blocked On A Block Piece For Processing And/Or Coating Thereof - The invention discloses a device ( | 09-15-2011 |
Gary Mcpherson, New Orleans, LA US
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20160114303 | Halloysite Nanotubes and Uses Thereof for Novel Remediation Techniques - The creation of novel halloysite-based compositions is disclosed. In one embodiment, the hollow clay nanotubes of halloysite are loaded with nanoscale zerovalent iron particles. The resulting composition provides an effective manner of remediating chlorinated hydrocarbons. In another embodiment, the hollow clay nanotubes of halloysite are imbibed with dispersants such as DOSS and Tween 80 surfactants. The resulting composition stabilizes oil-in-water emulsions and subsequently releases the surfactants, thereby reducing interfacial tension significantly, which allows much smaller droplets to form and thus provides for more effective oil remediation. | 04-28-2016 |
Glenn Douglas Mcpherson, Sydney AU
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20130275603 | TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF COMMUNICATING PROTOCOL INFORMATION - The present invention applies to telecommunication networks, such as wireless mobile networks. In particular, the present invention deals with providing more efficient use of the resources of such mobile networks. The present invention provides in a wireless mobile telecommunications network, having a wireless mobile access interface, a message filter function adapted to remove, store and/or adapt header information from messages transferred to/from a wireless mobile device. The present invention is based on using the SIP signalling channel within the workings of a mobile network system more efficiently. | 10-17-2013 |
Harry Mcpherson, Las Vegas, NV US
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20150140134 | Natural cream pain reliever - The Natural Cream Pain Reliever is a 100% natural formula with coconut as the main component and a manufacturing process using refrigeration to extract the purist and most concentrated portion of the ingredients. | 05-21-2015 |
Ian Mcpherson, Essex GB
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20100291903 | COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND/OR A METHOD OF COMMUNICATION - A communication system comprises: means for automatically recognizing the vehicles numbers present on vehicle plates; means for storing data representative of a driver's personal contact details and vehicle number plates; means for matching a recognized vehicle number plate with said stored data; and means for sending one or more signals to said driver. | 11-18-2010 |
Ian Mcpherson, Huntingdon GB
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20090318193 | Method and Apparatus for Provisioning of Information in a Cellular Communication Network - A network management system for managing communications in a cellular communication network comprising an access point operably coupled to an access controller. The network management system comprises an access controller configuration logic module arranged to configure the access controller with configuration information. The network management system further comprises an access point configuration logic module arranged to configure the access point with configuration information comprising, at least in part, configuration information intended for the access controller. | 12-24-2009 |
20140329501 | Method and Apparatus for Provisioning of Information in a Cellular Communication Network - A network management system for managing communications in a cellular communication network comprising an access point operably coupled to an access controller. The network management system comprises an access controller configuration logic module arranged to configure the access controller with configuration information. The network management system further comprises an access point configuration logic module arranged to configure the access point with configuration information comprising, at least in part, configuration information intended for the access controller. | 11-06-2014 |
James M. Mcpherson, Mancester, CT US
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20160108819 | Fuel/Oil Manifold - A single, unitary fuel/oil manifold for a gas turbine engine is provided which comprises one or more interfaces for mounting various fuel system and lubricating system components directly to the fuel/oil manifold. The fuel/oil manifold also defines fluid passages for transferring fuel or lubricant from one component to another component. Packing numerous fuel system and lubricating system components within the fuel/oil manifold reduces cost and weight and simplifies maintenance. | 04-21-2016 |
James Wright Mcpherson, Boulder, CO US
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20150305674 | Systems and Methods for Measuring Hydration in a Human Subject - A system for determining the hydration status of an individual utilizes a light sources and a photodetectors to extract a plethysmographic waveform from an individual and applies feature extraction to extract features from said plethysmographic waveform from which the hydration status of the individual can be inferred or calculated. The system of preferably housed in a wearable housing. | 10-29-2015 |
Jamie Mcpherson, Cambridge GB
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20120227758 | HAIR STYLING APPLIANCE - The invention relates to a hair styling appliance ( | 09-13-2012 |
Jason Matthew Mcpherson, Memphis, TN US
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20150045959 | REMOTE CONTROLLABLE THERMOSTAT - A remote controllable thermostat has an on-board power supply with batteries, a microcontroller having a timer, a temperature sensor, a temperature set point control controller and an RF receiver. The thermostat also has HVAC state control means for generating HVAC control signals in response to sensed temperatures being outside of control set point range and for periodically connecting and disconnecting the RF receiver from the power source to conserve battery power. Where the thermostat has user mode selector switches, the microcontroller is further programmed to read their state only periodically for additional battery power conversation. | 02-12-2015 |
Jeff Mcpherson, Spring, TX US
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20140138079 | System for Pumping Hydraulic Fracturing Fluid Using Electric Pumps - A system for hydraulically fracturing an underground formation in an oil or gas well to extract oil or gas from the formation, the oil or gas well having a wellbore that permits passage of fluid from the wellbore into the formation. The system includes a plurality of electric pumps fluidly connected to the well, and configured to pump fluid into the wellbore at high pressure so that the fluid passes from the wellbore into the and fractures the formation. The system can also include a plurality of natural gas powered generators electrically connected to the plurality of electric pumps to provide electrical power to the pumps. | 05-22-2014 |
20140174717 | SYSTEM FOR PUMPING HYDRAULIC FRACTURING FLUID USING ELECTRIC PUMPS - A system for hydraulically fracturing an underground formation in an oil or gas well to extract oil or gas from the formation, the oil or gas well having a wellbore that permits passage of fluid from the wellbore into the formation. The system includes a plurality of pumps powered by electric induction motors and fluidly connected to the well, the pumps configured to pump fluid into the wellbore at high pressure so that the fluid passes from the wellbore into the, and fractures the formation. The system can also include a plurality of natural gas powered generators electrically connected to the plurality of pumps to provide electrical power to the pumps. | 06-26-2014 |
20150211524 | TORSIONAL COUPLING FOR ELECTRIC HYDRAULIC FRACTURING FLUID PUMPS - A system for hydraulically fracturing an underground formation in an oil or gas well, including a pump for pumping hydraulic fracturing fluid into the wellbore, the pump having a pump shaft, and an electric motor with a motor shaft mechanically attached to the pump to drive the pump. The system further includes a torsional coupling connecting the motor shaft to the pump shaft. The torsional coupling includes a motor component fixedly attached to the motor shaft and having motor coupling claws extending outwardly away from the motor shaft, and a pump component fixedly attached to the pump shaft of the pump and having pump coupling claws extending outwardly away from the pump shaft. The motor coupling claws engage with the pump coupling claws so that when the motor shaft and motor component rotate, such rotation causes the pump component and the pump shaft to rotate, thereby driving the pump. | 07-30-2015 |
Jeff Mcpherson, Fairmont, WV US
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20160032703 | SYSTEM FOR CENTRALIZED MONITORING AND CONTROL OF ELECTRIC POWERED HYDRAULIC FRACTURING FLEET - A system and method are disclosed for centralized monitoring and control of a hydraulic fracturing operation. The system includes an electric powered fracturing fleet and a centralized control unit coupled to the electric powered fracturing fleet. The electric powered fracturing fleet can include a combination of one or more of: electric powered pumps, turbine generators, blenders, sand silos, chemical storage units, conveyor belts, manifold trailers, hydration units, variable frequency drives, switchgear, transformers, and compressors. The centralized control unit can be configured to monitor and/or control one or more operating characteristics of the electric powered fracturing fleet. | 02-04-2016 |
Jonathan A. Mcpherson, Redmond, WA US
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20140223311 | Threshold View - The description relates to threshold views. One example can include a display, storage and a processor. The storage can store instructions for execution by the processor. The processor can be configured to process the instructions to create a graphical user interface (GUI) on the display. The GUI can include a threshold view that shows elements that relate to a family on a given day. The elements can include time bound elements, semi-time bound elements and non-time bound elements. | 08-07-2014 |
Mathew A. Mcpherson, Sparta, WI US
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20130074819 | Archery Bow Modular Cam System - A modular cam system for an archery bow or crossbow includes swappable cams that change the maximum draw weight of the archery bow or crossbow. Moreover, the modular cams can be affixed to a rotatable member in a number of orientations to set the desired draw length without changing the limbs, tightening or loosening limb bolts, or disassembling the bow. Further, the maximum draw weight of the bow remains substantially similar throughout a large portion of the draw length adjustment for a specified cam module. | 03-28-2013 |
20130104866 | Archery Bow | 05-02-2013 |
20130192573 | Archery Bow Limb Bedding - A bow limb retaining assembly including a retainer comprising at least one limb pocket, at least one bow limb configured and arranged to engage the at least one limb pocket and at least one adhesive composition disposed between at least a portion of the at least one limb pocket and the at least one bow limb. | 08-01-2013 |
20140209080 | Archery Bow Axle Connector - In some embodiments, a connector attaches to an axle of an archery bow and comprises a cable terminal. The connector comprises a first body portion made from a first material and a second body portion made from a second material different from the first material. The first body portion defines an aperture therethrough arranged to engage the axle. The second body portion has a groove extending around at least a portion of its periphery, forming a teardrop shape. In some embodiments, the connector is configured to snap-fit onto an axle and be removable without tools. | 07-31-2014 |
Matt Mcpherson, Toronto CA
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20120112883 | Disease Mapping and Infection Control System and Method - The present invention is a system and method for disease mapping and infection control. It may collect data from many sources, including through the tracking of Entities and external sources. Such data may be analysed by the system and represented visually. The system further facilitates data modelling. The present invention facilitates calculations of risk and exposure to an infection posed to a person, location or community. The system may be used to test and monitor infection spread and control measures. It can further be configured so as to produce reporting based upon its data to produce information relevant to the creation of infection control policies. The reports may also be utilized to develop standards and measures to improve the operation response to an outbreak of infection within an Institution or a Geographical Area, at the syndromic or pandemic levels. | 05-10-2012 |
20140167917 | Disease Mapping and Infection Control System and Method - The present invention is a system and method for disease mapping and infection control. It may collect data from many sources, including through the tracking of Entities and external sources. Such data may be analysed by the system and represented visually. The system further facilitates data modelling. The present invention facilitates calculations of risk and exposure to an infection posed to a person, location or community. The system may be used to test and monitor infection spread and control measures. It can further be configured so as to produce reporting based upon its data to produce information relevant to the creation of infection control policies. The reports may also be utilized to develop standards and measures to improve the operation response to an outbreak of infection within an Institution or a Geographical Area, at the syndromic or pandemic levels. | 06-19-2014 |
Matthew Mcpherson, Memphis, TN US
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20150325112 | CEILING FAN CONTROL SYSTEM - A ceiling fan controller for controlling the operation of one or more ceiling fans using a wireless device includes a first radio transmitter/receiver operating at a first frequency suitable for communicating with the wireless device and a second radio transmitter/receiver operating at a second frequency suitable for communicating with the one or more ceiling fans and a processor operably coupled to the first and second radio transmitters to control the sending and receiving of data messages to and from the wireless device and the ceiling fan to control the operation of the ceiling fan via the wireless device. | 11-12-2015 |
20160047391 | ELECTRONIC CEILING FAN CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE - A ceiling fan includes a fan motor housing; a motor positioned within the motor housing; a plurality of fan blades rotatable by the motor; a fan controller and a wired remote control. The fan controller includes a printed circuit board (PCB) having a wireless communication module and an electronic circuit coupled with the wireless communication module and is configured to control the motor to rotate the plurality of fan blades. The wired remote control device is coupled to the printed circuit board and is configured to send user selected signals to the electronic circuit on a first frequency. The electronic circuit is configured to be responsive to signals from the wired remote control device on the first frequency and to be responsive to signals from the wireless communication module on a second frequency. | 02-18-2016 |
Michael Mcpherson, Chicago, IL US
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20140099373 | CLAY PRODUCT AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to a combination of an anti-toxin, The present invention relates to a combination of an anti-toxin, an immunomodulator and a component that provides energy to mucosal cells, which may be useful for decreasing effects of | 04-10-2014 |
Michael Mcpherson, Leeds GB
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20160032278 | SCAFFOLD PROTEINS DERIVED FROM PLANT CYSTATINS - The present invention relates to scaffold proteins derived from plant cystatins and to nucleic acids encoding them. The scaffolds are highly stable and have the ability to display peptides. The scaffolds are particularly well suited for constructing libraries, e.g., in phage display or related systems. The invention also relates to various uses of the scaffolds, including in therapy, diagnosis, environmental and security monitoring, synthetic biology and research, and to cells and cell cultures expressing the scaffold proteins. | 02-04-2016 |
Michael D. Mcpherson, Reno, NV US
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20140109788 | Liquid Electrically Initiated and Controlled Gas Generator Composition - A liquid electrically initiated and controlled composition comprising an oxidizer, soluble fuel additive(s), and other optional additives to enhance the chemical or ballistic properties, or a combination thereof is disclosed. The liquid composition further comprises stabilizers to enhance thermal stability, sequestrants to minimize deleterious effects of transition metal contaminants, and combustion enhancers maximizing efficiency. Buffers and heavy metal sequestering or complexing agents may be used in combination to achieve the highest degree of thermal stability. Additional ionic co-oxidizers may be added to the liquid composition to stabilize the liquid oxidizer and further depress freezing point. The liquid phase of matter allows flow via pipes or tubes from tanks, reservoirs, or other containers, through metering valves, followed by ignition or combustion modulation when stimulated by electrodes, statically or dynamically. | 04-24-2014 |
20150013859 | Solid Electrically Controlled Propellants - The present application discloses a variety of improvements that enhance at least one of the mechanical, chemical/energetic, ballistic, or adhesive properties, of a class of ECPs, regardless of whether said ECPs are in solid phase or gels, singly or in combinations thereof. | 01-15-2015 |
20150059314 | ELECTRICALLY IGNITED AND THROTTLED PYROELECTRIC PROPELLANT ROCKET ENGINE - According to one aspect, an apparatus and method for electrically igniting and throttling pyroelectric propellant, e.g., in a rocket engine, are provided. In one example, an apparatus includes an injector body for supplying an electrically ignitable propellant to a combustion chamber and a opposing electrodes. A first electrode may be included with the injector body and a second electrode positioned relative to the first electrode to cause ignition of the electrically ignitable propellant as the electrically ignitable propellant flows thereby. | 03-05-2015 |
20150266791 | LIQUID ELECTRICALLY INITIATED AND CONTROLLED GAS GENERATOR COMPOSITION - A liquid electrically initiated and controlled composition comprising an oxidizer, soluble fuel additive(s), and other optional additives to enhance the chemical or ballistic properties, or a combination thereof is disclosed. The liquid composition further comprises stabilizers to enhance thermal stability, sequestrants to minimize deleterious effects of transition metal contaminants, and combustion enhancers maximizing efficiency. Buffers and heavy metal sequestering or complexing agents may be used in combination to achieve the highest degree of thermal stability. Additional ionic co-oxidizers may be added to the liquid composition to stabilize the liquid oxidizer and further depress freezing point. The liquid phase of matter allows flow via pipes or tubes from tanks, reservoirs, or other containers, through metering valves, followed by ignition or combustion modulation when stimulated by electrodes, statically or dynamically. | 09-24-2015 |
Mustafa Mcpherson, Leland, MS US
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20140283212 | MARKERS LINKED TO RENIFORM NEMATODE RESISTANCE - This disclosure concerns methods and compositions for identifying cotton plants that have a reniform nematode resistance trait. Some embodiments concern molecular markers to identify, select, and/or construct reniform nematode resistant plants and germplasm, or to identify and counter-select relatively susceptible plants. This disclosure also concerns cotton plants comprising a reniform nematode resistance trait that are generated by methods utilizing at least one marker described herein. | 09-18-2014 |
20140283213 | MARKERS LINKED TO RENIFORM NEMATODE RESISTANCE - This disclosure concerns methods and compositions for identifying cotton plants that have a reniform nematode resistance trait. Some embodiments concern molecular markers to identify, select, and/or construct reniform nematode resistant plants and germplasm, or to identify and counter-select relatively susceptible plants. This disclosure also concerns cotton plants comprising a reniform nematode resistance trait that are generated by methods utilizing at least one marker described herein. | 09-18-2014 |
R. Keith Mcpherson, Palm Bay, FL US
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20150222391 | RECEPTION OF CO-CHANNEL SIGNALS | 08-06-2015 |
Robert Mcpherson, Olive Branch, MS US
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20150362058 | Power Take-Off Having Reduced Gear Noise - A power take-off that significantly reduces the amount of undesirable noise that is transmitted therethrough during operation includes a housing, an input mechanism, and an output mechanism. The input mechanism is disposed within the housing and is adapted to be connected to a source of rotational energy. The output mechanism is also disposed within the housing and is adapted to be connected to a driven device. The output mechanism is adapted to be rotatably driven by the input mechanism. At least one of the input mechanism and the output mechanism includes a shaft having at least one portion that is supported on the housing by a vibration damping material. | 12-17-2015 |
Robert Francis Mcpherson, Fergus CA
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20090152334 | SELF-PIERCE RIVETS AND AN ADJUSTABLE STRAP HANDLE - An adjustable strap handle that can be used in connection with a packaging frame. The strap handle provides not only that the effective length of the strap is adjustable, but also provides that no tool needs to be used to install the strap. Additionally, a dual head self-pierce rivet is described that can be used in connection with a packaging frame, specifically to secure cardboard edge pieces to thin sheet metal or cardboard corner pieces and provide structure with which strap handles can engage. The dual head self-pierce rivet has a shank and a poke at its end. The poke is configured to pierce through the cardboard edge pieces of a cube frame, advance into the edge pieces, and flare into a profiled anvil. While a lower head of the rivet seats against the cardboard, an upper head contains and holds a strap handle in a ring groove. | 06-18-2009 |
Robert Harry Mcpherson, Queensland AU
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20090065171 | Cooling system for a motor vehicle - A cooling system ( | 03-12-2009 |
Roger Wayne Mcpherson, Calgary CA
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20140015209 | FOLDABLE PASSENGER CARRIER - A foldable passenger carrier, such as an infant stroller, comprising a carrier frame with a frame body and at least one longitudinal frame element comprising a folding hinge with a locking mechanism in the folding hinge. The carrier further comprises a push-handle which is connected to the upper part of the frame body and comprises a handle adjustment hinge with a locking mechanism. The push-handle is foldable towards the forward part of the frame body at the handle adjustment hinge and the longitudinal frame element is foldable in a direction towards the lower part of the frame body at the folding hinge. | 01-16-2014 |
Scott Mcpherson, Paradise Valley, AZ US
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20130105518 | CELL PHONE COVER SELF-DEFENSE APPARATUS | 05-02-2013 |
Shawn Mcpherson, Minneapolis, MN US
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20150020704 | ENERGY EFFICIENT MULTI-SPECTRUM SCREEN EXPOSURE SYSTEM - A multi-spectrum screen exposure system for curing printing emulsions, including an enclosure with a platen that is transmissive to at least some ultraviolet wavelengths of light, a cover shiftable between an open orientation wherein the platen is accessible to an operator and a closed orientation wherein the platen is covered and inaccessible to the operator, a light emitting diode illumination (LED) light source assembly supported within the enclosure and oriented to direct illumination toward the platen, the light emitting diode illumination light source assembly emitting at least some light in the ultraviolet wavelengths, and a control unit operably coupled to the light emitting diode illumination light source assembly by which the light emitting diode illumination light source assembly can be operated in a controlled fashion. | 01-22-2015 |
Steven J. Mcpherson, Richfield, MN US
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20140262481 | SELF-ALIGNING BACK PLATE FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An illustrative electronic assembly includes a housing and a wall plate, where the wall plate is releasably connectable to the housing. The housing and the wall plate may be configured such that the housing and the wall plate may be able to initially engage each other with the wall plate misaligned relative to the housing. The housing and the wall plate may be configured to guide one another into alignment as the housing and the wall plate are moved together. | 09-18-2014 |
20140262482 | SELF-ALIGNING BACK PLATE FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An illustrative electronic assembly includes a housing and a wall plate, where the wall plate is releasably connectable to the housing. The housing and the wall plate may be configured such that the housing and the wall plate may be able to initially engage each other with the wall plate misaligned relative to the housing. The housing and the wall plate may be configured to guide one another into alignment as the housing and the wall plate are moved together. | 09-18-2014 |
20140262484 | BATTERY HOLDER FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) controller may include a housing and a printed circuit board (PCB) situated within the housing. The PCB may include a battery seat region and electrical terminals for electrically connecting a battery to the PCB when the battery is positioned at the battery seat region. The housing may include an opening that may be configured to receive the battery. The battery seat region may be at least partially offset relative to the opening in the housing, but accessible via the opening. The housing may be configured to allow the battery to be inserted into the opening and then moved laterally to the battery seat region, where the battery may be at least partially covered and/or protected by the housing when at the battery seat region. In some cases, the battery may be inserted within the housing without adjusting any part of the housing. | 09-18-2014 |
20140268452 | ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE CONNECTOR AND METHOD FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An illustrative electronic assembly having an electrical connector therein to ground an electronic component of the electronic assembly to a grounding feature of a printed wiring assembly (PWA) of the electronic assembly. The electronic assembly may include a housing, the PWA, the electronic component and the electrical connector. The electrical connector may be a conductive and resilient extender or connector that may have a first portion connected to the PWA and a second portion extending generally away from the PWA toward the electronic component. The second portion of the electrical connector may be in mechanical and electrical contact with the electronic component. | 09-18-2014 |
20140268600 | HOUSING FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE INTERNAL WALLS - An electronic device may include a housing and a printed circuit board, where the housing has a front cover and a back cover that at least substantially enclose the printed circuit board. In some instances, the back cover may include an outer shell and one or more inward extending walls that extend inwardly toward the printed circuit board. In some cases, the inward extending walls, the outer shell, and the printed circuit board define two or more internal pockets within the housing. The pockets may, in some cases, separate one region of the printed circuit board from another region of the printed circuit board. In some instances, the one or more inward extending walls may be configured to provide support to a back side of the printed circuit board, which may be particularly useful when a touch screen display is mounted on a front side of the printed circuit board. | 09-18-2014 |
20140268602 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHODS - An electronic assembly may have a display, a display holder, and a printed circuit board (PCB). The display may have a front side for viewing the display, a back side, and side walls extending between the front side and the back side. The display holder may have a recess for receiving at least part of the display, where the display holder may extend adjacent part of the front side of the display and adjacent at least part of the side walls of the display. The PCB may be secured relative to the display holder and adjacent the back side of the display. The PCB may be in operative communication with the display. In some cases, a spacer may be situated between the back side of the display and the PCB. | 09-18-2014 |
20150204570 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHODS - An electronic assembly may have a display, a display holder, and a printed circuit board (PCB). The display may have a front side for viewing the display, a back side, and side walls extending between the front side and the back side. The display holder may have a recess for receiving at least part of the display, where the display holder may extend adjacent part of the front side of the display and adjacent at least part of the side walls of the display. The PCB may be secured relative to the display holder and adjacent the back side of the display. The PCB may be in operative communication with the display. In some cases, a spacer may be situated between the back side of the display and the PCB. | 07-23-2015 |
Terry R. Mcpherson, Mebane, NC US
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20130026752 | CHEMICAL FUSION OF NON-METALLIC PIPE JOINTS - The invention is a pipe joint that is particularly suitable for joining pipes composed of materials having a low surface energy and excellent resistance to solvents. The major components are an extrudable adhesive; a first pipe having a socket with an inside diameter, where said socket has a mouth, a self-centering bottom, and a substantially cylindrical wall with an inlet, an outlet, and an inner annular channel; a second pipe having an insertion section with an end and an outer annular channel, said second pipe having an outside diameter that is less than the inside diameter of the socket, where the difference in diameters defines a gap and where the outer annular channel lines up with the inner annular channel therein forming an interlocking keyway; and a flanged annular ring, where said annular ring has an inside diameter that enables it to be slid over the second pipe and a thickness that is comparable to the gap, and where the flange has a width that is sufficient to cap the mouth of the socket. When fully formed, the adhesive has changed to a solid material that substantially fills the gap and the interlocking keyway, and serves as a mechanical key in the interlocking keyway. The adhesive is preferably an alkyl borane adhesive | 01-31-2013 |
20130181436 | Sealing and Filling Flange Ring for Injection Joints - An injection joint for a socket and pipe end pipe joint, which includes a socket, a pipe end inserted into the socket with a gap therebetween, and an flange ring capping the socket. Flange rings are disclosed which include an injection port and/or a slit. Injection joints may provide a recess in the pipe OD into which the flange ring is received, the recess functioning to stop travel of the flange ring during injection and widening the gap to facilitate adhesive travel. The split in the ring facilitates mounting the ring into the recess and functions as exit port. | 07-18-2013 |
Thomas James Mcpherson US
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20150291317 | Apparatus - A cartridge for replenishing a vehicle fluid, a fluid reservoir system comprising same and a holder, a holder, a vehicle engine comprising the fluid reservoir system and a vehicle comprising said engine in which, the cartridge comprises: a housing comprising a first part and a second part; a fluid reservoir in the housing; a port arranged on the first part of the housing to couple the reservoir in fluidic communication with a fluid system of the vehicle; wherein the second part of the housing is configured to rotate with respect to the first part of the housing to secure the cartridge with respect to the fluid system to hold the reservoir in fluidic communication, via the port, with the fluid system of the vehicle, wherein the second part of the housing is configured such that rotating the second part of the housing does not rotate the port. | 10-15-2015 |
Thomas James Mcpherson, Cambridge GB
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20150291317 | Apparatus - A cartridge for replenishing a vehicle fluid, a fluid reservoir system comprising same and a holder, a holder, a vehicle engine comprising the fluid reservoir system and a vehicle comprising said engine in which, the cartridge comprises: a housing comprising a first part and a second part; a fluid reservoir in the housing; a port arranged on the first part of the housing to couple the reservoir in fluidic communication with a fluid system of the vehicle; wherein the second part of the housing is configured to rotate with respect to the first part of the housing to secure the cartridge with respect to the fluid system to hold the reservoir in fluidic communication, via the port, with the fluid system of the vehicle, wherein the second part of the housing is configured such that rotating the second part of the housing does not rotate the port. | 10-15-2015 |
20150291318 | Replaceable Fluid Container - A replaceable fluid container for a vehicle, the container comprising: a housing comprising a fluid reservoir; an outlet port arranged on the housing to couple the reservoir in fluidic communication with a fluid system of the vehicle for supplying fluid from the reservoir to the vehicle; an inlet port arranged on the housing to couple the reservoir in fluidic communication with the fluid system of the vehicle for receiving fluid from the engine to the reservoir; and a vent port arranged on the housing to couple the reservoir in fluidic communication with the vehicle for allowing gas to be passed into and out from the reservoir, wherein the inlet, outlet and vent ports are arranged on a common end of the housing and are arranged such that the distance between the vent port and the nearest of the inlet port and outlet port is greater than the distance between the inlet port and the outlet port. | 10-15-2015 |
20150292674 | Replaceable Fluid Container - A replaceable fluid container for a vehicle, for example a vehicle engine, the container comprising: a housing comprising a fluid reservoir; at least one fluid port arranged on the housing to couple the reservoir in fluidic communication with a fluid system of the vehicle; a vent port arranged on the housing to couple the reservoir in fluidic communication with the vehicle for allowing gas to be passed into and out from the reservoir; a vent tube connected at a first end, to said vent port and arranged within the reservoir to pass through fluid contained in the reservoir when the container is connected with the fluid reservoir in fluidic communication with the fluid system of the vehicle, with a second end of the vent tube in a headspace above the fluid in the reservoir, to allow gas communication between the vent port and the headspace, in which the vent tube comprises a vent valve at the second end of the vent tube adapted to close to prevent ingress of fluid and gas from the reservoir into the vent tube when the vent port is not in fluidic communication with the vehicle and to open to allow gas communication between the head space and the engine through the vent tube and vent port when the vent port is in fluid communication with the vehicle. | 10-15-2015 |
Wayne Mcpherson, Ottawa CA
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20080246604 | Wireless interface module - A system and method that allows remote monitoring by satellite of cargo carried on a mobile conveyance. The system and method provide for a wireless information module (WIM) on the conveyance for transmitting and receiving data from a plurality of wireless devices on the conveyance over a short range wireless network. The WIM relays data to a remote monitoring facility via satellite. Other applications of the system and method include, but are not limited to, remotely controlling wireless devices on a conveyance such as door lock sensors and electronic seals, remotely upgrading the software loaded on the devices within the mobile conveyance, and creating an ad-hoc network of multiple WIMs to maintain satellite communication with all WIMs in the network when certain of the WIMs are unable to communicate directly with a satellite. | 10-09-2008 |
20130021900 | SATELLITE-BASED MESSAGING SYSTEM - In a satellite-based messaging system messages are exchanged between a ground station and mobile terminals over a wide geographic area covered by multiple satellite beams. Each beam contains one or more carrier frequencies. A message processing center is configured to provision a frame comprising a plurality of subframes to carry data over a forward link to the mobile terminals; hop between beams in the forward link and assign each subframe within a frame to a specific satellite beam; provision a transport medium in the form of virtual carriers each defined by one or more carrier frequency/beam hop combinations, wherein each virtual carrier is assigned a unique virtual carrier identifier; and notify the mobile terminals of carrier frequency/hop combinations for assigned virtual carrier identifiers. | 01-24-2013 |
Zachary William Mcpherson, Seattle, WA US
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20140160941 | Quality of User Experience Analysis - The techniques described herein involve analysis of communication data included in trace file(s) of device(s) involved in a communication. These trace file(s) may each include data associated with multiple layers of a communication protocol stack of a respective device or data associated with a single such layer. The techniques may further involve one or more of determination of performance metrics associated with data at a specific layer of a specific device, correlation of the data between layers of a device, or correlation of data across multiple device(s) involved in the communication. The performance metrics or correlated data may then be analyzed based on thresholds or models to determine whether the performance metrics or correlated data exhibits a degraded quality of user experience. Also or instead, graphic or textual representations of the performance metrics or correlated data may be generated. | 06-12-2014 |