Pickard, US
Allen J. Pickard, Minnetonka, MN US
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20140330156 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ADAPTING A PIEZOELECTRIC RESPIRATORY SENSING BELT TO A RESPIRATORY INDUCTANCE PLETHYSMOGRAPHY POLYSOMNOGRAPH - Circuits for rendering piezo-based respiratory belts compatible with polysomnograph (PSG) machines designed for use with respiratory induction belts (RIPs) comprise an instrumentation amplifier adapted to be connected to a piezoelectric transducer and providing an AC output signal to a low-pass filter. In a first embodiment, the low-pass filter output is applied to an input of a microcontroller's A to D converter and the resulting digitized samples are used to vary the resistance of a digital potentiometer whose wiper terminal is coupled in series with an inductor so as to emulate the presence of a RIP belt to the PSG machine. In a second embodiment, the low-pass filter output is used to drive the primary of a transformer so as to vary the permeability of the transformer's ferrite core in a way that emulates the performance of a RIP belt to the PSG. | 11-06-2014 |
Andrew Charles Pickard, Indianapolis, IN US
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20140313689 | PLATFORM WITH ENGINE AND WIRING HARNESS SYSTEM, PLATFORM WITH CONTROLLED SYSTEM AND WIRING HARNESS SYSTEM, AND WIRING HARNESS SYSTEM - One embodiment of the present invention is a unique platform. Another embodiment is a unique engine system. Another embodiment is a unique wiring harness system. Other embodiments include apparatuses, systems, devices, hardware, methods, and combinations for one or more of various types of platforms, such as aircraft, ground vehicles, water-borne vessels and stationary platforms; engine systems; and wiring harness systems. Further embodiments, forms, features, aspects, benefits, and advantages of the present application will become apparent from the description and figures provided herewith. | 10-23-2014 |
Ann M. Pickard, South Pasadena, CA US
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20110296319 | GRAPHICAL INTERACTIVE INTERFACE FOR IMMERSIVE ONLINE COMMUNITIES - The present invention discloses a computer system within a computer network having multiple computers connected together using telecommunications mechanisms for graphically interacting within immersive online communities. A user selects a set of desired characteristics associated with a personality for creation of a first intelligent virtual object. The first intelligent virtual object interacts with other intelligent virtual objects within the immersive online community utilizing predetermined interface tools such that said other intelligent virtual objects receive real-time responses to stimuli initiated by said other intelligent virtual objects. The first intelligent virtual object interactively passes user generated content between said other intelligent virtual objects and said user under administrative controls. | 12-01-2011 |
David Pickard, Buffalo Grove, IL US
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20110167676 | Footwear with Enhanced Cleats - A shoe includes a sole having a plurality of cleats thereon at spaced apart locations. The cleats are configured to enhance the performance of the shoe based upon the specific characteristics of movement of the user. The cleats may include differently configured first and second cleats. Each first cleat includes at least one first directional pattern and each second cleat includes at least one second directional pattern. Individual cleats and methods of assembling and designing a shoe are also provided. | 07-14-2011 |
Fred Pickard, Norfolk, MA US
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20090090311 | SOOTBLOWING OPTIMIZATION FOR IMPROVED BOILER PERFORMANCE - A sootblowing control system that uses predictive models to bridge the gap between sootblower operation and boiler performance goals. The system uses predictive modeling and heuristics (rules) associated with different zones in a boiler to determine an optimal sequence of sootblower operations and achieve boiler performance targets. The system performs the sootblower optimization while observing any operational constraints placed on the sootblowers. | 04-09-2009 |
20130018831 | SOOTBLOWING OPTIMIZATION FOR IMPROVED BOILER PERFORMANCE - A sootblowing control system that uses predictive models to bridge the gap between sootblower operation and boiler performance goals. The system uses predictive modeling and heuristics (rules) associated with different zones in a boiler to determine an optimal sequence of sootblower operations and achieve boiler performance targets. The system performs the sootblower optimization while observing any operational constraints placed on the sootblowers. | 01-17-2013 |
Galen Emmanuel Pickard, Palo Alto, CA US
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20150271645 | Systems and Methods for Generating a User Location History - Systems and methods for generating a user location history are provided. One example method includes obtaining a plurality of location reports from one or more devices associated with the user. The method includes clustering the plurality of location reports to form a plurality of segments. The method includes identifying a plurality of location entities for each of the plurality of segments. The method includes determining, for each of the plurality of segments, one or more feature values associated with each of the location entities identified for such segment. The method includes determining, for each of the plurality of segments, a score for each of the plurality of location entities based at least in part on a scoring formula. The method includes selecting one of plurality of locations entities for each of the plurality of segments. | 09-24-2015 |
Garrett Pickard, Mountain View, CA US
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20140218503 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR OPTICAL INSPECTION, MAGNETIC FIELD AND HEIGHT MAPPING - A metrology system is configured to provide visual inspection of a workpiece, three-dimensional magnetic field map, and height measurement. A stage is configured to bring points of interest at the workpiece under the desired tool for measurement. The optical field, magnetic field, and height information can be used independently or together in order to correlate defects in the manufacturing process of the workpiece. This abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. | 08-07-2014 |
Jennifer K. Pickard, Sandusky, OH US
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20130042889 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPINGEMENT AIR TREATMENT - A system for impingement air treatment of a thin film conveyor generally includes a thin film conveyor having a width, a first surface, and a second surface, and a first impingement air device configured to blow impingement air on at least one of the first and second surfaces across at least a portion of the width of the thin film conveyor. Other systems and methods for impingement air treatment of conveyors are also provided. | 02-21-2013 |
John Pickard, Philadelphia, PA US
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20140141671 | Structural Composite Panel and Method of Construction Thereof - A structural composite panel and method of construction thereof is provided. The structural composite panel includes a scrim layer, a drywall sheet, and a nonwoven matt sandwiched between the scrim layer and the drywall sheet. The nonwoven matt includes comminuted cardboard and heat bondable textile fibers thermally bonded together to a desired thickness. The method includes providing a nonwoven matt and laminating a scrim layer to one side of the nonwoven matt. Further, providing a drywall sheet and laminating a paper layer to one side of the drywall sheet. The method then includes bonding one side of the nonwoven matt directly to one side of the drywall sheet. | 05-22-2014 |
John D. Pickard, Louisville, KY US
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20090220329 | ROTOR AND NOZZLE ASSEMBLY FOR A RADIAL TURBINE AND METHOD OF OPERATION - A rotor for a radial flow turbine has an impulse chamber ( | 09-03-2009 |
20120223526 | ROTOR AND NOZZLE ASSEMBLY FOR A RADIAL TURBINE AND METHOD OF OPERATION - A rotor for a radial flow turbine has an impulse chamber ( | 09-06-2012 |
20130009400 | ROTOR AND NOZZLE ASSEMBLY FOR A RADIAL TURBINE AND METHOD OF OPERATION - A rotor for a radial flow turbine has an impulse chamber ( | 01-10-2013 |
Jonathan J. Pickard, Cave Creek, AZ US
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20110295813 | Mechanism for Managing and Archiving System and Application Log Files - A mechanism for managing and archiving system and application log files is disclosed. A method of the invention includes accessing log files on shared storage that satisfy grouping requirements, combining the accessed log files that satisfy the grouping requirements into a single combined log file, compressing the single combined log file, and storing the single combined log file to an archival storage location. | 12-01-2011 |
Mark A. Pickard, Riverside, CA US
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20160083977 | PADLOCK RETAINING DEVICE - A padlock retaining device has: a) a stand-alone body, separate from any locking device or latching device, the body having one or more body attachment facilitators and b) a lock containment section attached to and extending away from the body for accepting and retaining an open padlock. | 03-24-2016 |
Michael A. Pickard, Muskegon, MI US
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20150330862 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DIESEL ENGINE CHECK TOOL - A method for detecting leaks in a diesel engine is disclosed. The method includes connecting a nozzle of a leak testing device to a threaded inlet of the engine. The threaded inlet is in fluid communication with a high pressure oil cavity of the engine. A hose in fluid communication with the nozzle is connected to a pressurized air source to pressurize the engine with pressurized air from the pressurized air source. With the engine pressurized, a technician listens for an audible sound identifying the pressurized air leaking from the engine. A location of the leaking is then identified based on the audible sound from the engine. | 11-19-2015 |
Michael Steven Pickard, Highland Park, IL US
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20080212750 | System for providing network information service using CID-type messages - A network-based announcement and message delivery service for providing a landline customer with information of interest such as weather, financial market data, time/temperature, sporting event results, etc. In a first embodiment, information is provided to a subscriber who simply lifts the handset of the telephone. The subscriber instead of hearing a dial tone hears the information in the form of streaming audio. In another embodiment, information is provided to the subscriber by way of information displayed on a caller-ID display and/or by way of talking caller-ID. | 09-04-2008 |
20090074170 | METHOD, SYSTEM, AND ARTICLE FOR AUDIBLY IDENTIFYING A CALLED PARTY - A dialed number of a called party is received from a calling party. Based on the dialed number, a name of the called party is retrieved from a database. An audio message which includes the name of the called party is generated and communicated to the calling party. A call is routed between the calling party and the called party after said communicating the audio message. | 03-19-2009 |
20090201921 | WIDE AREA COMMUNICATION NETWORKING - A communications network is disclosed and includes a broadband communication line having a first derived voice channel and a second derived voice channel, wherein the first and second derived voice channels are established as a function of an available bandwidth associated with the broadband communication line. The communication network further includes a residential gateway in communication with the broadband communication line. The residential gateway includes a switch, a network interface device in communication with the switch, and wherein the switch is configured to select at least one of the first or second derived voice channels for voice communication over the broadband communication line as a function of the available bandwidth. | 08-13-2009 |
20120294303 | WIDE AREA COMMUNICATION NETWORKING - A communications network is disclosed and includes a broadband communication line having a first derived voice channel and a second derived voice channel, wherein the first and second derived voice channels are established as a function of an available bandwidth associated with the broadband communication line. The communication network further includes a residential gateway in communication with the broadband communication line. The residential gateway includes a switch, a network interface device in communication with the switch, and wherein the switch is configured to select at least one of the first or second derived voice channels for voice communication over the broadband communication line as a function of the available bandwidth. | 11-22-2012 |
Murphy Pickard, Broomfield, CO US
Neil H. Pickard, Sandy, UT US
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20120322411 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR EVENT MANAGEMENT - An approach for providing event management is disclosed. A near field communication (NFC) mobile communication device may be linked to a predetermined event. A NFC transmission from the NFC mobile communication device may also be received. A user of the mobile communication device may further be registered to the event. | 12-20-2012 |
Paul Pickard, Morrisville, NC US
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20110215699 | SOLID STATE LAMP AND BULB - Solid state lamps and bulbs comprising different combinations and arrangements of a light source, one or more wavelength conversion materials, regions or layers which are positioned separately or remotely with respect to the light source, and a separate diffuser. These are arranged on a heat sink in a manner that allows for the fabrication of lamps and bulbs that are efficient, reliable and cost effective and can provide an essentially omni-directional emission pattern, even with a light source comprised of a co-planar arrangement of LEDs. Additionally, this arrangement allows aesthetic masking or concealment of the appearance of the conversion regions or layers when the lamp is not illuminated. Various embodiments of the invention may be used to address many of the difficulties associated with utilizing efficient solid state light sources such as LEDs in the fabrication of lamps or bulbs suitable for direct replacement of traditional incandescent bulbs. Embodiments of the invention can be arranged to fit recognized standard size profiles such as those ascribed to commonly used lamps such as incandescent light bulbs, while still providing emission patterns that comply with ENERGY STAR® standards. | 09-08-2011 |
20110273079 | Lighting Devices Having Remote Lumiphors that are Excited by Lumiphor-Converted Semiconductor Excitation Sources - Lighting devices include a semiconductor light emitting device and first and second spaced-apart lumiphors. The first lumiphor has a first surface that is positioned to receive radiation emitted by the semiconductor light emitting device and a second surface opposite the first surface. The second lumiphor has a first surface that is positioned to receive radiation emitted by the semiconductor light emitting device and radiation emitted by the luminescent materials in the first lumiphor. The first lumiphor is a leaky lumiphor in that the luminescent materials therein wavelength convert less than 90% of the radiation from the semiconductor light emitting device light that is incident on the first lumiphor. | 11-10-2011 |
20120057327 | SOLID STATE LAMP AND BULB - Solid state lamps and bulbs comprising different combinations and arrangements of a light source, one or more wavelength conversion materials, regions or layers which are positioned separately or remotely with respect to the light source, and a separate diffuser. These are arranged on a heat sink in a manner that allows for the fabrication of lamps and bulbs that are efficient, reliable and cost effective and can provide an essentially omni-directional emission pattern, even with a light source comprised of a co-planar arrangement of LEDs. Additionally, this arrangement allows aesthetic masking or concealment of the appearance of the conversion regions or layers when the lamp is not illuminated. Various embodiments of the invention may be used to address many of the difficulties associated with utilizing efficient solid state light sources such as LEDs in the fabrication of lamps or bulbs suitable for direct replacement of traditional incandescent bulbs. Embodiments of the invention can be arranged to fit recognized standard size profiles such as those ascribed to commonly used lamps such as incandescent light bulbs, while still providing emission patterns that comply with ENERGY STAR® standards. | 03-08-2012 |
20120146503 | LINEAR LED LAMP - A linear LED lamp is disclosed. Embodiments of the invention can provide an LED-based replacement lamp for a linear or “tube-type” bulb or a bulb with a linear filament or element. By filling the void within the lamp with an optically transmissive fluid to cool the LEDs without the use of a traditional heat sink, the light blocking effects of such a heat sink can be avoided. Thus, the LED replacement lamp can emit light in a substantially omnidirectional pattern. In some embodiments, the optically transmissive fluid medium is a liquid. In some embodiments, the optically transmissive fluid medium is a gel. An index matching medium can be used as the optically transmissive fluid medium. A color mixing treatment can optionally be included to eliminate color tints in cases where multiple LEDs of different colors are used to produce white light. | 06-14-2012 |
20120236572 | COMPOSITE LENS WITH DIFFUSION - The present disclosure relates to an enhanced composite lens, which is formed from a material, such as thermoplastic material. The thermoplastic material may be polycarbonate, acrylic glass, and the like. To form the composite lens, a resin of the desired thermoplastic material is formed in the desired shape of a lens. To facilitate light diffusion within the body of the resultant lens, diffusive additives are added to the thermoplastic resin when forming the composite lens. As such, the diffusive additives are dispersed throughout the body of the composite lens and light diffusion occurs volumetrically within and throughout the body of the composite lens. | 09-20-2012 |
20120327657 | Solid State Directional Lamp Including Retroreflective, Multi-Element Directional Lamp Optic - A solid state directional lamp is disclosed. The lamp comprises a reflector and a plurality of solid state light emitters directing light rays towards the reflector. For each solid state light emitter of the plurality of solid state light emitters, the reflector defines a segmented parabola and a mirrored wall associated with the light emitter. Each solid state light emitter is positioned in the lamp at a focal point of the segmented parabola associated with the solid state light emitter. For each solid state light, the mirrored wall associated with the solid state light emitter directs light rays from the solid state light emitter into the segmented parabola associated with the same solid state light emitter. | 12-27-2012 |
20120327664 | Retroreflective, Multi-Element Design for a Solid State Directional Lamp - A solid state directional lamp is disclosed. The lamp includes a housing and a solid state light emitter. The housing defines an interior region and an air passageway, the air passageway passing through the housing and the interior region. The solid state light emitter is positioned adjacent to a perimeter of the air passageway. The air passageway is configured to provide cooling to the lamp when the sold state light emitter is energized. | 12-27-2012 |
20120327665 | Solid State Retroreflective Directional Lamp - A solid state directional lamp is disclosed. The lamp comprises a reflector defining a geometric curve, a reflective surface that is separable from the reflector defining the geometric curve, and a solid state light emitter. The solid state light emitter is positioned to direct light rays towards the reflector defining the geometric curve and to direct light rays towards the reflective surface. The reflective surface is configured to direct light rays from the solid state light emitter into the geometric curve. The geometric curve is configured to reflect light rays received from the solid state light emitter away from the lamp and is configured to reflect light rays received form the reflective surface away from the lamp. | 12-27-2012 |
20120327670 | Hybrid Solid State Emitter Printed Circuit Board for Use in a Solid State Directional Lamp - An assembly for use in a solid state directional lamp is disclosed. The assembly includes a multilayer FR4 printed circuit board and a metal heat spreader assembled with the multilayer FR4 printed circuit board. The assembly is configured to mount a plurality of solid state light emitters. The multilayer FR4 printed circuit board defines an aperture and a least a portion of the metal heat spreader is positioned in the aperture of the multilayer FR4 printed circuit board. The portion of the heat spreader positioned in the aperture of the multilayer FR4 printed circuit board is in communication with heat dissipation means. | 12-27-2012 |
20130241392 | LIGHTING DEVICES HAVING REMOTE LUMIPHORS THAT ARE EXCITED BY LUMIPHOR-CONVERTED SEMICONDUCTOR EXCITATION SOURCES - Lighting devices include a semiconductor light emitting device and first and second spaced-apart lumiphors. The first lumiphor has a first surface that is positioned to receive radiation emitted by the semiconductor light emitting device and a second surface opposite the first surface. The second lumiphor has a first surface that is positioned to receive radiation emitted by the semiconductor light emitting device and radiation emitted by the luminescent materials in the first lumiphor. The first lumiphor is a leaky lumiphor in that the luminescent materials therein wavelength convert less than 90% of the radiation from the semiconductor light emitting device light that is incident on the first lumiphor. | 09-19-2013 |
20130265772 | OPTICAL ELEMENT INCLUDING TEXTURING TO CONTROL BEAM WIDTH AND COLOR MIXING - A method for providing an optical element may include providing an optical feature in the optical element that spreads or distributes light passing through the optical element. The method may also include providing a texturing in at least a portion of the optical feature of the optical element. | 10-10-2013 |
20130280945 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR - A connector for a light source comprises a first cam having a contact surface that is mounted such that the contact surface is extended and retracted relative to the housing. An electrical contact is provided and positioned to contact an electrical terminal in the socket. A conductor is electrically coupled to the electrical contact where the conductor is connected to a light source. An actuator rotates the cam to the retracted position. The connector may be inserted linearly into the socket and the actuator released to mount the light source in the socket. | 10-24-2013 |
20140001972 | MODULAR LIGHTING CONTROL | 01-02-2014 |
20140071677 | MULTI-TIERED LIGHTING SYSTEM - The present disclosure relates to a multi-tiered lighting system that has a pole and at least two light sources. A first light source is mounted to the pole at a first height, and a second light source is mounted to the pole at a second height that is substantially different than the first height. The first light source is configured to project a first beam of light that primarily lights up a first portion of a target coverage area, and the second light source is configured to project a beam of light that primarily lights up a second portion of the target coverage area, which is different from the first target coverage area. The first beam of light may spill onto the second target area, and the second beam of light may spill onto the first target area. | 03-13-2014 |
20140268692 | DOOR FRAME TROFFER - An indirect troffer. Embodiments of the present invention provide a troffer-style fixture that is particularly well-suited for use with solid state light sources, such as LEDs. The troffer comprises light bars mounted proximate to a back reflector. A back reflector defines a reflective interior surface of the lighting troffer. To facilitate thermal dissipation, the light bar can act as a heat sink. A portion of the heat sink is exposed to the ambient room environment while another portion functions as a mount surface for the light sources that faces the back reflector. One or more light sources disposed along the light bar mount surface emit light into an interior cavity where it can be mixed and/or shaped prior to emission. In some embodiments, one or more lens plates extend from the light bar out to the back reflector. | 09-18-2014 |
20140268737 | DIRECT VIEW OPTICAL ARRANGEMENT - The present disclosure relates to a lighting fixture that has a light source housing that forms a mixing chamber with an opening for a lens assembly having a central area that is bound by a perimeter line. The lens assembly is mounted over the opening. The central area and the perimeter line need not be visible and are simply used to define how one or more LED arrays are mounted within the mixing chamber. The one or more LED arrays are mounted within the mixing chamber and adapted to emit light having a central axis, wherein the central axis passes through and along a portion of the perimeter. | 09-18-2014 |
20140362591 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR - A connector for a light source comprises a first cam having a contact surface that is mounted such that the contact surface is extended and retracted relative to the housing. An electrical contact is provided and positioned to contact an electrical terminal in the socket. A conductor is electrically coupled to the electrical contact where the conductor is connected to a light source. An actuator rotates the cam to the retracted position. The connector may be inserted linearly into the socket and the actuator released to mount the light source in the socket. | 12-11-2014 |
Paul K. Pickard, Morrisville, NC US
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20120170285 | FIXTURES, APPARATUSES, AND RELATED METHODS FOR PROVIDING LOAD BEARING CONNECTIONS FOR HIGH EFFICACY SOLID STATE LIGHTING DEVICES - Fixtures, apparatuses, and related methods are provided that provide for a non-Edison connection for receiving a lamp housing of a lighting device having a non-Edison connector. The fixture can include a fixture housing and a non-Edison socket securable to the fixture housing. The fixture can also include an engagement device for engaging a lamp housing of a lighting device that has a non-Edison connector upon insertion of the lamp housing into the fixture housing and engaging the non-Edison socket. | 07-05-2012 |
20120280621 | Temperature Responsive Control For Lighting Apparatus Including Light Emitting Devices Providing Different Chromaticities And Related Methods - A lighting apparatus may include a plurality of light emitting devices, a temperature sensor, and a compensation circuit. The plurality of light emitting devices may include a first light emitting device configured to emit light having a first chromaticity, a second light emitting device configured to emit light having a second chromaticity different than the first chromaticity, and a third light emitting device configured to emit light having the second chromaticity. Moreover, the first, second, and third light emitting devices may be electrically coupled in series. The temperature sensor may be configured to generate a temperature sense signal responsive to heat generated by at least one of the plurality of light emitting devices. The compensation circuit may be coupled to the third light emitting device, with the compensation circuit being configured to vary a level of electrical current through the third light emitting device relative to the electrical current through the first and second light emitting devices responsive to the temperature sense signal. Related methods are also discussed. | 11-08-2012 |
Paul Kenneth Pickard, Acton, CA US
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20140268631 | REMOTE LUMIPHOR SOLID STATE LIGHTING DEVICES WITH ENHANCED LIGHT EXTRACTION - Solid state light emitting devices include lumiphor elements that are spatially segregated from electrically activated solid state emitters with an intermediately arranged optical element (including but not limited to a dichroic filter). Curved or faceted optical elements, and curved or faceted reflectors, may be employed. Multiple solid state emitters may be arranged in multiple reflector cups or recesses. Characteristics of optical elements and/or lumiphor elements of such devices may be varied with respect to angular position. | 09-18-2014 |
20150195885 | SOLID STATE LIGHT EMITTING DEVICES INCLUDING ADJUSTABLE MELATONIN SUPRESSION EFFECTS - Solid state light emitting devices include multiple LED components providing adjustable melatonin suppression effects. Multiple LED components may be operated simultaneously according to different operating modes according to which their combined output provides the same or similar chromaticity, but provides melatonin suppressing effects that differ by at least a predetermined threshold amount between the different operating modes. Switching between operating modes may be triggered by user input elements, timers/clocks, or sensors (e.g., photosensors). Chromaticity of combined output of multiple LED components may also be adjusted, together with providing adjustable melatonin suppression effects at each selected combined output chromaticity. | 07-09-2015 |
20150241049 | LED LAMP AND HEAT SINK - A lamp has an optically transmissive enclosure and a base. At least one LED is located in the enclosure and are operable to emit light when energized through an electrical path from the base. A heat sink comprises a heat dissipating portion having a first part that is located inside of the enclosure and that is thermally coupled to the LED and a second part that is exposed to the ambient environment. The second part comprises a plurality of stems connected to the first part where each stem supports a first overhang that extends over a portion of the enclosure and a second overhang that extends over a portion of the base. | 08-27-2015 |
Paul Kenneth Pickard, Pasadena, CA US
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20140168989 | SOLID STATE LIGHT SOURCE EMITTING WARM LIGHT WITH HIGH CRI - Solid state light sources, lighting devices and lamps arranged to provide emission with a warm temperature and high CRI. One embodiment of a solid state lighting device according to the present invention comprises a light emitting diode (LED) device capable of emitting light in an emission spectrum. A filter arranged so that at least some light from the LED light source passes through it, with the filter filtering at least some of one or more portions of the light source emission spectrum. The resulting light source light has a different temperature but substantially the same CRI after passing through the filter. | 06-19-2014 |
20150029709 | Reverse Total Internal Reflection Features In Linear Profile For Lighting Applications - An elongated lens profile having reverse total internal reflection (TIR) features that improve light extraction when the lens is used in conjunction with a plurality of light emitters. Solid state light emitters, such as LEDs, are arranged proximate to the elongated lens along a longitudinal axis of the lens body. The emitters, which may be grouped in clusters, emit toward a receiving surface of the lens. The receiving surface includes a plurality of reverse TIR features, also disposed along the longitudinal axis. These features may be defined by a series of recessed areas spaced along the longitudinal axis to correspond with the light emitters which can protrude into the negative space created by the recessed features. The recessed features may have more than one shape. The reverse TIR features improve light output uniformity, reducing hot spots along the lens, and improve output efficiency. | 01-29-2015 |
Paul S. Pickard, Albuquerque, NM US
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20130033044 | ENHANCING POWER CYCLE EFFICIENCY FOR A SUPERCRITICAL BRAYTON CYCLE POWER SYSTEM USING TUNABLE SUPERCRITICAL GAS MIXTURES - Various technologies pertaining to tuning composition of a fluid mixture in a supercritical Brayton cycle power generation system are described herein. Compounds, such as Alkanes, are selectively added or removed from an operating fluid of the supercritical Brayton cycle power generation system to cause the critical temperature of the fluid to move up or down, depending upon environmental conditions. As efficiency of the supercritical Brayton cycle power generation system is substantially optimized when heat is rejected near the critical temperature of the fluid, dynamically modifying the critical temperature of the fluid based upon sensed environmental conditions improves efficiency of such a system. | 02-07-2013 |
Richard Todd Pickard, Noblesville, IN US
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20080207732 | Pyrrolidine Derivatives as Histamine H3 Receptor Antagonists - The present invention discloses novel compounds of Formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof which have histamine-H3 receptor antagonist or inverse agonist activity, as well as methods and intermediates for preparing such compounds. In another embodiment, the invention discloses pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of Formula (I) as well as methods of using them to treat obesity, cognitive deficiencies, narcolepsy, and other histamine H3 receptor-related diseases. | 08-28-2008 |
20090118254 | HISTAMINE H3 RECEPTOR AGENTS, PREPARATION AND THERAPEUTIC USES - The present invention discloses novel compounds of Formula I or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof which have histamine-H3 receptor antagonist or inverse agonist activity, as well as methods for preparing such compounds. In another embodiment, the invention discloses pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of Formula I as well as methods of using these compositions to treat obesity, cognitive deficiencies, narcolepsy, and other histamine H3 receptor-related diseases. | 05-07-2009 |
20100048580 | HISTAMINE H3 RECEPTOR AGENTS, PREPARATION AND THERAPEUTIC USES - The present invention discloses novel compounds of Formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which have histamine-H3 receptor antagonist or inverse agonist activity, as well as methods for preparing such compounds. In another embodiment, the invention discloses pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of Formula (I) as well as methods of using them to treat obesity, cognitive deficiencies, narcolepsy, and other histamine H3 receptor-related diseases | 02-25-2010 |
20100160319 | HISTAMINE H3 RECEPTOR AGENTS, PREPARATION AND THERAPEUTIC USES - The present invention discloses novel compounds of Formula I or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof which have histamine-H3 receptor antagonist or inverse agonist activity, as well as methods for preparing such compounds. In another embodiment, the invention discloses pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of Formula I as well as methods of using them to treat obesity, cognitive deficiencies, narcolepsy, and other histamine H3 receptor-related diseases. (Formula I) | 06-24-2010 |
20100160406 | HISTAMINE H3 RECEPTOR AGENTS, PREPARATION AND THERAPEUTIC USES - The present invention discloses novel compounds of Formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof which have histamine-H3 receptor antagonist or inverse agonist activity, as well as methods and intermediates for preparing such compounds. In another embodiment, the invention discloses pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of Formula (I) as well as methods of using these compositions to treat obesity, cognitive deficiencies, narcolepsy, and other histamine H3 receptor-related diseases. | 06-24-2010 |
Sion M. Pickard, Tucson, AZ US
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20100110637 | HIGH THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY METAL MATRIX COMPOSITES - Discontinuous diamond particulate containing metal matrix composites of high thermal conductivity and methods for producing these composites are provided. The manufacturing method includes producing a thin reaction formed and diffusion bonded functionally graded interactive SiC surface layer on diamond particles. The interactive surface converted SiC coated diamond particles are then disposed into a mold and between the particles and permitted to rapidly solidify under pressure. The surface conversion interactive SiC coating on the diamond particles achieves minimal interface thermal resistance with the metal matrix which translates into good mechanical strength and stiffness of the composites and facilitates near theoretical thermal conductivity levels to be attained in the composite. Secondary working of the diamond metal composite can be performed for producing thin sheet product. | 05-06-2010 |
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Stephen A. Pickard, Cleveland, TN US
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Stuart G. Pickard, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20100004978 | Pooled Transaction System - A method of transacting sales over a computerized network correlates in a first database record the first product and the first purchaser to form a pool; further correlates a plurality of second purchasers; issues an offer to a vendor to purchase the first product at a first offer price; and consummates a transaction between the vendor and the first and second purchasers. A first commitment price is calculated in response to a time rate of the filling of the pool. The first commitment price may be responsive to historical sales performance of the first product; a price trend of an article similar to the first article; or a price trend of the first article itself over time. A second product desired to be purchased by a first purchaser is defined. An offer is made to a vendor to purchase the second product. A consolidated report is presented to the purchaser. | 01-07-2010 |
Victor E. Pickard, Hillsborough, NC US
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