Provost, US
Alison Jane Provost, Richmond, VA US
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20150302017 | Third-Party Analytics and Management - A system involves a network-connected service platform including a computerized server, a processor operating in the computerized server, executing instructions from a non-transitory physical medium, a data repository coupled to the network-connected server, a programmable interface operable in the service platform, enabled for two-way communication with a content platform, enabling the service platform to access and retrieve data from the content platform, and classification data and profile data stored in the data repository. The service platform, executing the instructions, retrieves data associated with specific content from the content platform, integrates the retrieved data with the classification data and profile data in the data repository, creating an enhanced data set, and provides interactive interfaces to computerized appliances connecting through the network, enabling users of the computerized appliances to access, analyze and manipulate the enhanced data set, results of user analysis and manipulation providing improved understanding of characteristics of the specific content. | 10-22-2015 |
Allan Provost, Lakewood, CO US
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20100163227 | STIMULATION AND RECOVERY OF HEAVY HYDROCARBON FLUIDS - The present invention is directed to the use of electromagnetic radiation, acoustic energy, and surfactant injection to recover hydrocarbon-containing materials from a hydrocarbon-bearing formation. | 07-01-2010 |
Benoit Provost, Beaverton, OR US
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20090122849 | TESTABILITY TECHNIQUE FOR PHASE INTERPOLATORS - A method and circuit for testing phase interpolators is provided. The method performs a sweep over a phase interpolator delay range and detects if the phase interpolators experience an unacceptably large non-linearity which leads to inaccurate clock timing. The testing circuit implementing this technique uses a phase detector to detect a fault, and in one embodiment, an additional phase interpolator is added as well. | 05-14-2009 |
20090144013 | DESIGN FOR TESTABILITY TECHNIQUE FOR PHASE DETECTORS USED IN DIGITAL FEEDBACK DELAY LOCKED LOOPS - A method and circuit for testing phase detectors in a delay locked loop is provided. The method includes storing output from a first phase detector and from a second phase detector when the counter is at the +0, +1, and −1 counter positions, and comparing the results to determine whether a phase detector is faulty. The circuit implementing this technique uses a second phase detector configured to receive the signals entering a first phase detector. Particularly, the circuit is routed such that a signal entering the D input of the first phase detector is inputted into the clock input of the second phase detector, and a signal entering the clock input of the first phase detector is inputted into the D input of the second phase detector. The circuit is also coupled to a test controller located on-die or at a high volume manufacturing (HVM) tester. | 06-04-2009 |
Brian Provost, Loreauville, LA US
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20090191774 | Outboard motor with reverse shift - An outboard motor for small watercraft, such as a pleasure boat, has a capability of changing between a forward shift position and a reverse shift position by causing a lower part of the unit to rotate in small increments and move along an arc formed by a ratchet plate secured above the propeller assembly. | 07-30-2009 |
20130340698 | BATTERYLESS ENGINE STARTING SYSTEM - A system for starting an internal combustion engine without assistance of a battery uses a pull-start assembly to generate electricity and store the generated power in one or more capacitors electrically connected to an electronic control unit via a permanent magnet alternator. The system includes a hand pump for manually forcing a portion of liquid fuel into an air/fuel mixture chamber while an air relief valve connected to an air injector is open. By closing the relief valve and activating the pull-start assembly, the user causes the fuel into the combustion chamber, where the ignition process is initiated upon receipt of a control signal from the electronic control unit. | 12-26-2013 |
20140261313 | FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A kit for replacing a carburetor-based fuel delivery system for internal combustion engines with an electronic fuel injection system has an electronic control unit receiving signals from pressurization pump and a number of sensors mounted on the throttle, engine and the manifold. According to the invention, the standard manifold is replaced with the machined manifold which carries at least one fuel injector with a nozzle that can extend into an intake chamber of the engine. A pressure regulator maintains the fuel in the fuel lines at a set value and re-circulates unused fuel through a fuel reservoir/vapor separator. | 09-18-2014 |
Christina Provost, Omaha, NE US
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20090125458 | AUCTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SELECTING INSERTS FOR DIRECT MAILINGS - A method of allocating excess space associated with a primary component includes determining the excess space associated with the primary component, identifying at least one information insert compatible with the excess space, providing an output advertising the excess space, and receiving a request in response to the output. The request may be based at least in part on the at least one information insert. The method also includes associating the at least one information insert with the primary component. | 05-14-2009 |
Craig A. Provost, Providence, RI US
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20130312265 | MAGNETIC ATTACHMENT FOR SHAVING CARTRIDGE - Shaving systems are disclosed that include a replaceable shaving assembly and a cartridge connecting structure for connecting the shaving assembly to a handle. In preferred implementations, the cartridge connecting structure has a magnetic portion configured to help draw the cartridge onto the handle and retain the cartridge in place when the razor is not in contact with the skin, and a mechanical engagement that provides the necessary retention forces required to keep the system intact during shaving. | 11-28-2013 |
20130312272 | Magnetic Attachment for Shaving Cartridge - Shaving systems are disclosed that include a replaceable shaving assembly and a cartridge connecting structure for connecting the shaving assembly to a handle. In preferred implementations, the cartridge connecting structure has a magnetic portion configured to help draw the cartridge onto the handle and retain the cartridge in place when the razor is not in contact with the skin, and a mechanical engagement that provides the necessary retention forces required to keep the system intact during shaving. | 11-28-2013 |
20140026726 | PIVOTING RAZORS - Replaceable shaving assemblies are disclosed that include a blade unit, an interface element configured to removably connect the blade unit to a handle, on which the blade unit is pivotably mounted, and an elastomeric element disposed between the blade unit and interface element. Shaving systems including such shaving assemblies are also disclosed, as are methods of using such shaving systems. | 01-30-2014 |
20140083265 | SHAVING SYSTEMS - Shaving assemblies are disclosed that include a blade unit, an interface element configured to connect the blade unit to a handle, on which the blade unit is pivotably mounted, and an return element disposed between the blade unit and interface element. The return element serves as interface piece, connector and pivot all in one. Shaving systems including such shaving assemblies are also disclosed, as are methods of using such shaving systems. | 03-27-2014 |
20140116211 | Dedicated Attachment Systems for Consumer Products - Consumer products, e.g., shaving systems and toothbrushes, are disclosed which have a replaceable portion, e.g., a shaving assembly or a toothbrush head, that is removably mounted on a handle. The consumer products described herein include keyed structures on the handle and replaceable portion, the relative placement of which creates a unique interaction between the two parts. This unique interaction may, for example, be used to provide a dedicated attachment system for each specific customer of the manufacturer of the consumer product. | 05-01-2014 |
20140165800 | Shaving Systems - Replaceable shaving assemblies are disclosed that include a blade unit, an interface element configured to removeably connect the blade unit to a handle, on which the blade unit is pivotably mounted, and an return element disposed between the blade unit and interface element. The return element serves as interface piece, connector and pivot all in one. Shaving systems including such shaving assemblies are also disclosed, as are methods of using such shaving systems. | 06-19-2014 |
20140237830 | Magnetic Attachment for Shaving System - Shaving systems are disclosed that include a replaceable shaving assembly and a cartridge connecting structure for connecting the shaving assembly to a handle. In preferred implementations, the cartridge connecting structure has a magnetic portion configured to help draw the cartridge onto the handle and retain the cartridge in place when the razor is not in contact with the skin, and a mechanical engagement that provides the necessary retention forces required to keep the system intact during shaving. | 08-28-2014 |
20150090085 | RAZOR CARTRIDGES - Replaceable shaving assemblies are disclosed that include a razor cartridge comprising: an elongated housing defining a central open area, and, adjacent each short edge of the housing, a clip-receiving aperture and a clip-receiving channel; a plurality of blades disposed within the open area of the housing, and a pair of clips, each clip having a first leg and a second leg, the first leg extending through the clip-receiving aperture and being bent against a lower surface of the housing, and the second leg being wrapped around the housing and seated in the clip-receiving channel. Shaving systems including such shaving assemblies are also disclosed, as are methods of using such shaving systems and methods of manufacturing these cartridges. | 04-02-2015 |
20150157109 | Shaving Assembly Dispenser - Containers are described herein for the transportation and distribution of replaceable consumer products, e.g. interchangeable shaving assemblies. The containers described herein include a mechanism to securely hold the container in predetermined open and closed positions. The interior of the container may provided features which serve to hold and protect the shaving assemblies when not in use, e.g., during transport or storage. | 06-11-2015 |
20150158192 | MULTI-MATERIAL PIVOT RETURN FOR SHAVING SYSTEMS - Replaceable shaving assemblies are disclosed that include a blade unit, an interface element configured to removeably connect the blade unit to a handle, on which the blade unit is pivotably mounted, and an return element disposed between the blade unit and interface element. The return element provides resistance during shaving and positions the blade unit in a rest position when not in use. | 06-11-2015 |
Craig A. Provost, Boston, MA US
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20150190935 | SHAVING SYSTEMS - Replaceable shaving assemblies are disclosed that include a blade unit, a shell bearing element, and an interface element. The interface element is configured to removeably connect the shaving assembly to a handle, on which the blade unit is pivotably mounted. In some cases, a return element is integrally formed on the shell bearing unit between the blade unit and interface element. Shaving systems including such shaving assemblies are also disclosed, as are methods of using such shaving systems. | 07-09-2015 |
20150190936 | SHAVING SYSTEMS - Replaceable shaving assemblies are disclosed that include a blade unit, an interface element configured to removeably connect the blade unit to a handle, on which the blade unit is pivotably mounted, and a return element disposed on the interface element. Shaving systems including such shaving assemblies are also disclosed, as are methods of using such shaving systems. | 07-09-2015 |
Curtis Provost, Parker, TX US
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20100290621 | TUNNELING SUPPORT FOR MOBILE IP USING A KEY FOR FLOW IDENTIFICATION - In a network that supports mobility of a mobile node, a tunnel between a first mobility node and a second mobility node is established in the network. The established tunnel is according to a tunneling protocol (e.g., Generic Routing Encapsulation tunneling protocol) that uses at least one key ( | 11-18-2010 |
20130044730 | Optimized Home Evolved NodeB (eNB) Handover in an LTE Network - A method to provide an optimized intra-HeNB GW handover operation that reduces signaling to and from an LTE MME (Mobility Management Entity) function of the 3GPP E-UTRAN Evolved Packet core (EPC). In operation, an HeNB Gateway (GW) intercepts handover requests from a source HeNB to a target HeNB and processes these requests locally, with minimal interaction from the MME. Where possible, messaging to and from the MME is minimized and/or reduced, irrespective of the 3GPP requirement that the GW relay all handover-related messages to the MME. | 02-21-2013 |
Eric Simon Provost, Magnolia, TX US
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20090145664 | Methods for recovery and reuse of lost circulation material - A system for recovering lost circulation material from spent drilling fluid, the spent drilling fluid containing lost circulation material, drilling fluid, and undesirable solids, the system having alternating separation apparatuses, including sizing apparatus, density/shear separation apparatus, and sizing apparatus; and methods for using such a system. | 06-11-2009 |
Fabien J. Provost, Broussard, LA US
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20110131864 | Fishing lure - A fishing lure made from a pliable flexible material is designed to simulate movements of live bait when pulled through water. The middle portion of the lure body is formed with a width substantially greater than a head portion or the tail portion. The width of the tail portion is substantially smaller than the middle portion and the head portion, while the length of the tail portion is equal to or slightly smaller than a combined length of the middle portion and the head portion. | 06-09-2011 |
Foster Provost, New York, NY US
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20130117278 | METHODS, COMPUTER-ACCESSIBLE MEDIUM AND SYSTEMS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF AND INTERFERENCE WITH NETWORKED DATA, FOR EXAMPLE, IN A FINANCIAL SETTING - Networked data can, e.g., define connections between similar entities. Such data can be valuable for, e.g., improving business revenue opportunities (e.g., increasing sales, reducing customer attrition/churn, etc.) as networked data can capture similarities that can be often hard to encapsulate in traditional variables such as, e.g., socio-demographics. For example, related research has generally focused on the case where social network data was obtained directly or indirectly from online data, or from offline call logs in a telecommunication setting. Results can be implemented when inferring the values of target variables over the networked data. Methods, computer-accessible medium and systems according to exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure for creating privacy-friendly pseudo-social networked (PSN) data from off-line banking data can be provided. Exemplary PSN in accordance with certain exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure can be used, e.g., for a variety of networked data-mining applications for banks and other financial institutions to increase revenue or manage risk, for example. | 05-09-2013 |
20150242653 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER-ACCESSIBLE MEDIUM FOR PREDICTING PRIVATE TRAITS FROM DIGITAL INDICATORS - Exemplary systems, methods, and computer-accessible mediums can be provided to manage a preferences associated with a user, which can include receiving information related the preferences of a user(s), determining if an inference(s) about the user(s) can be drawn from the preferences to generate further data, remove a particular preference from the preferences based on the further data, further determining if the inference(s) continues to be drawn. | 08-27-2015 |
20150242751 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ESTIMATING AUDIENCE INTEREST - Systems, methods and computer-accessible mediums can be provided that can determine an audience interest distribution(s) of content(s) by, for example, receiving first information related to a web behavior(s) of a user(s), determining second information related to a user interest distribution(s) of the user(s) based on the first information, and determining determine the audience interest distribution(s) of the content(s) based on the second information. | 08-27-2015 |
20150269594 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER ACCESSIBLE MEDIUM FOR CUSTOMER ACQUISITION USING SOCIAL TARGETING - Exemplary systems, methods and computer accessible medium can be provided for customer acquisition using social targeting can receive first information regarding at least one customer user associated with a particular node, determine second information based, at least in part, on the first information, receive third information regarding at least one non-customer user associated with the particular node, and determine fourth information based, at least in part, on the second information and the third information. | 09-24-2015 |
Foster J. Provost, New York, NY US
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20110047006 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND MEDIA FOR RATING WEBSITES FOR SAFE ADVERTISING - Systems, methods, and media for rating websites for safe advertising are provided. In accordance with some embodiments of the disclosed subject matter, the method comprises: receiving a uniform resource locator corresponding to a webpage; selecting a plurality of evidentiary sources for obtaining evidence relating to the uniform resource locator, wherein each piece of evidence corresponds to one of the plurality of evidentiary sources; converting each piece of evidence obtained from the plurality of evidentiary sources into a plurality of instances that describe the webpage; applying the plurality of instances to a plurality of rating models, wherein each of the plurality of rating models generates an ordinomial and wherein the ordinomial encodes a probability of membership in one or more severity classes of a category; combining the ordinomial from each of the plurality of rating models into a combined ordinomial probability estimate; and generating a rating for the webpage based at least in part on the combined ordinomial probability estimate, wherein the rating identifies whether the webpage is likely to contain objectionable content of the category. | 02-24-2011 |
20110173037 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND MEDIA FOR PROVIDING DIRECT AND HYBRID DATA ACQUISITION APPROACHES - Methods, systems, and media for providing direct and hybrid data acquisition approaches are provided. In accordance with some embodiments of the disclosed subject matter, a method of data acquisition for construction of classification models that incorporates multiple human reviewing resources is provided, the method comprising: receiving a cost structure for constructing a classification model using a data set; instructing a plurality of human reviewing resources to search through the data set and select one or more instances of a class that satisfy at least one criterion, wherein the plurality of human reviewing resources are provided with a definition of the class; training the classification model with the one or more instances from the plurality of human reviewing resources; determining when an expected gain for performing additional searches by the plurality of human reviewing resources as a function of the cost structure is lower than a given threshold; and, in response to determining that the expected gain as a function of the cost structure is lower than the given threshold, instructing the plurality of human reviewing resources that was searching through the data set to label one or more examples from the data set. | 07-14-2011 |
20120010927 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND MEDIA FOR APPLYING SCORES AND RATINGS TO WEB PAGES, WEB SITES, AND CONTENT FOR SAFE AND EFFECTIVE ONLINE ADVERTISING - Systems, methods, and media for rating websites for safe advertising are provided. In accordance with some embodiments of the disclosed subject matter, the method comprises: extracting one or more features from a piece of web content; applying a plurality of statistical models to the extracted features to generate a plurality of ordinomial estimates, wherein each ordinomial estimate represents a probability that the web content is a member of one of a plurality of severity groups; determining a posterior ordinomial estimate for the web content by combining the plurality of ordinomial estimates; generating a risk rating that encodes severity and confidence based on the determined posterior ordinomial estimate, wherein the risk rating identifies whether the web content is likely to contain objectionable content of a given category; and providing the risk rating for determining whether an advertisement should be associated with the web content. | 01-12-2012 |
20140379443 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND MEDIA FOR APPLYING SCORES AND RATINGS TO WEB PAGES,WEB SITES, AND CONTENT FOR SAFE AND EFFECTIVE ONLINE ADVERTISING - Systems, methods, and media for rating websites for safe advertising are provided. In accordance with some embodiments of the disclosed subject matter, the method comprises: extracting one or more features from a piece of web content; applying a plurality of statistical models to the extracted features to generate a plurality of ordinomial estimates, wherein each ordinomial estimate represents a probability that the web content is a member of one of a plurality of severity groups; determining a posterior ordinomial estimate for the web content by combining the plurality of ordinomial estimates; generating a risk rating that encodes severity and confidence based on the determined posterior ordinomial estimate, wherein the risk rating identifies whether the web content is likely to contain objectionable content of a given category; and providing the risk rating for determining whether an advertisement should be associated with the web content. | 12-25-2014 |
Foster John Provost, New York, NY US
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20100205057 | PRIVACY-SENSITIVE METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND MEDIA FOR TARGETING ONLINE ADVERTISEMENTS USING BRAND AFFINITY MODELING - Privacy-sensitive methods, systems, and media for targeting online advertisements using brand affinity modeling are provided. In accordance with some embodiments, a method for constructing brand audiences for targeting advertisements is provided, the method comprising: collecting visitation data relating to user-generated micro-content from a plurality of browsers; extracting a quasi-social network from the collected visitation data, wherein the quasi-social network comprises a plurality of links that are induced between the plurality of browsers visiting the user-generated micro-content; selecting seed nodes from the plurality of browsers, wherein the selected seed nodes have performed a brand action relating to the user-generated micro-content that is indicative of brand affinity; determining candidate nodes from the plurality of browsers based at least in part on a distance from the seed nodes in the quasi-social network; calculating a brand proximity score for each of the candidate nodes, wherein the brand proximity score includes one or more brand proximity measures and wherein the brand proximity score is an aggregated distance measurement between the candidate nodes and the seed nodes; generating a ranking of the candidate nodes based on the brand proximity score; and selecting a brand audience for serving an advertisement based on the generated ranking. | 08-12-2010 |
George A. Provost, Litchfield, NH US
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20080305297 | ANCHORING LOOPS OF FIBERS NEEDLED INTO A CARRIER SHEET - Methods of forming a loop product are provided. Methods include needling polymeric fibers through a substrate to form hook-engageablc loop structures of the fibers extending from one surface of the substrate and then using heat and pressure to soften and bond polymer of the fibers directly to the substrate and adjacent fibers, thereby anchoring the loop structures to resist fiber pullout under fastening loads. Loop products are also provided. | 12-11-2008 |
20080305704 | NEEDLING LOOPS INTO CARRIER SHEETS - Methods of making a sheet-form loop product are provided. One method includes placing a layer of staple fibers against a first side of a substrate comprising a nonwoven web; needling fibers of the layer through the substrate by penetrating the substrate with needles that drag portions of the fibers through the substrate, leaving exposed loops of the fibers extending from a second side of the substrate; and anchoring fibers forming the loops by fusing the fibers to each other and to filaments of the nonwoven web on the first side of the substrate, while substantially preventing fusion of the fibers on the second side of the substrate. Sheet-form loop products are also provided, including for example a flexible nonwoven substrate and a layer of staple fibers disposed on a first side of the substrate, exposed loops of the fibers extending from a second side of the substrate, with bases of the loops being anchored on the first side of the substrate, wherein the fibers on the first side of the substrate are fused together to a relatively greater extent than the fibers on the second side of the substrate. | 12-11-2008 |
20090025868 | Printable Fastener Composites - A sheet-form composite has a paper side and a side having a field of fastener hooks. The paper side has a surface formed to be printable, writeable or photo-developable in the presence of the fastener hooks on the obverse side. Weak hook areas enable support of light weight papers upon loop surfaces that are not designed for hook and loop fastening. Selected bands in which hooks reside enable performing other operations in non-hook areas, with which the hooks would interfere, or would be damaged. The composite is useful for display, sales, advertising or adornment, and is readily fed through standard inkjet and other printers. Images are thus acquired and transferred onto the composite by computer. | 01-29-2009 |
20090038239 | Securing Flooring Materials - A material for covering a surface of a home or building is provided in the form of a flexible laminate having a fastening side comprising a sheet-form fastener component, and an opposite side formed by a sheet of paper laminated to the fastener component to increase the dimensional stability of the fastener component for covering and fastening over a wide area. The fastener component can have either hooks or loops. The laminate is particularly useful for laying flooring with low backlash between adjacent pieces. | 02-12-2009 |
20090165922 | Medical Wraps - A method of forming a medical wrap including a flexible, sheet-form substrate with a discrete medical function delivery region having a surface adapted to be placed against a patient's skin to provide a desired medical effect. The substrate carries a field of fibers exposed for engagement by an array of fastener elements. The fastener elements each have a respective stem extending integrally from a band of resin extending along the substrate. The fastener elements are constructed to snag the exposed fibers when the substrate is wrapped about a patient in an overlapping manner, securing the wrap about the patient with the medical function delivery region in a desired position. The wrap is configured for use as a hot or cold pack, a medical dressing, or drug delivery device. | 07-02-2009 |
20090203280 | NEEDLING LOOPS INTO CARRIER SHEETS - Methods of making a sheet-form loop product are provided. One method includes placing a layer of staple fibers against a first side of a substrate comprising a nonwoven web; needling fibers of the layer through the substrate by penetrating the substrate with needles that drag portions of the fibers through the substrate, leaving exposed loops of the fibers extending from a second side of the substrate; and anchoring fibers forming the loops by fusing the fibers to each other and to filaments of the nonwoven web on the first side of the substrate, while substantially preventing fusion of the fibers on the second side of the substrate. Sheet-form loop products are also provided, including for example a flexible nonwoven substrate and a layer of staple fibers disposed on a first side of the substrate, exposed loops of the fibers extending from a second side of the substrate, with bases of the loops being anchored on the first side of the substrate, wherein the fibers on the first side of the substrate are fused together to a relatively greater extent than the fibers on the second side of the substrate. | 08-13-2009 |
Jack Provost, Chatham, NJ US
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20100154093 | SAFETY HELMET ATTACHMENT AND METHOD FOR SHIELDING EYES - An eye shield attachment can be used in combination with a safety helmet. This helmet has a front brim continuous with a rim extending along each opposite side of the safety helmet to a pair of rim slots in the helmet's rim. The attachment has a pair of frames that can removably attach to the pair of rim slots in the helmet. The frames each have a fastening member that is lockable onto a corresponding one of the rim slots and adjustable to accommodate various depths in the rim slots. A support structure attached to the pair of frames extends along the rim toward the front brim. A front lens and corrective glasses may be attached to the support structure. A pliable bead may be attached to the front of the support structure and extend rearwardly to engage a wearer's forehead. | 06-24-2010 |
James A. Provost, Westminster, CO US
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20120079883 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THERMAL CONTROL OF A MULTIPLE CHAMBER TEST SYSTEM - A multiple chamber test system is provided. The multiple chamber test system includes a plurality of test chambers that each include a vibration table. In addition, each of the test chambers is provided with thermally controlled air from a common source. An output plenum for providing thermally controlled air to the test chambers may include a flow control device, to provide the same or similar thermal conditions in each of the test chambers. Where pneumatic actuators are used to impart movement to the vibration tables, the exhaust air from the actuators can be prevented from mixing with the thermally controlled chamber air. | 04-05-2012 |
20130031983 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THERMAL CONTROL OF A MULTIPLE CHAMBER TEST SYSTEM - A multiple chamber test system is provided. The multiple chamber test system includes a plurality of test chambers that each include a vibration table. In addition, each of the test chambers is provided with thermally controlled air from a common source. An output plenum for providing thermally controlled air to the test chambers may include a flow control device, to provide the same or similar thermal conditions in each of the test chambers. Where pneumatic actuators are used to impart movement to the vibration tables, the exhaust air from the actuators can be prevented from mixing with the thermally controlled chamber air. | 02-07-2013 |
Jean Provost, New York, NY US
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20110208038 | Systems And Methods For Matching And Imaging Tissue Characteristics - Systems and methods for matching a characteristic of multiple sectors of a moving tissue to verify an overlap thereof are disclosed herein. In an exemplary method, tissue data for at least a first sector and a second sector of a moving tissue is acquired. A characteristic of at least a portion of the first and second sectors is estimated from the acquired tissue data, and the estimated characteristics are matched to verify whether a portion of the first sector overlaps with a portion of the second sector. Estimating can include estimating a displacement such as an axial displacement and/or lateral displacements. Estimating can further include estimating a strain, a velocity, a strain rate and/or a stiffness or equivalent. | 08-25-2011 |
20130315491 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MATCHING AND IMAGING TISSUE CHARACTERISTICS - Systems and methods for matching a characteristic of multiple sectors of a moving tissue to verify an overlap thereof are disclosed herein. In an exemplary method, tissue data for at least a first sector and a second sector of a moving tissue is acquired. A characteristic of at least a portion of the first and second sectors is estimated from the acquired tissue data, and the estimated characteristics are matched to verify whether a portion of the first sector overlaps with a portion of the second sector. Estimating can include estimating a displacement such as an axial displacement and/or lateral displacements. Estimating can further include estimating a strain, a velocity, a strain rate and/or a stiffness or equivalent. | 11-28-2013 |
20140135625 | ULTRASOUND DEVICES METHODS AND SYSTEMS - Ultrasound methods, devices, and systems are described which support a useful compromise in terms of spatial resolution and temporal resolution for capturing motion in tissue structures. Tissue engineering articles, methods, systems, and devices which employ ultrasound to deliver biological agents to selected regions of a tissue scaffold, deliver mechanical stimulation to cells growing in a tissue scaffold, and enhance the perfusion of fluids through tissue scaffolds. | 05-15-2014 |
Jeffrey D. Provost, Campbell, CA US
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20100042854 | INLINE POWER CONTROL - A physical layer for an inline power device of a network power system. The network power system includes inline power devices such as power source equipment and a plurality of powered devices and further includes a plurality of corresponding transmission media. The plurality of transmission media are connected to the corresponding power source equipment and powered devices through a power interface at each end of the transmission media. The multiple power interfaces of the power source equipment are often referred to as ports. For each port of the power source equipment and the plurality of powered devices, there exists a physical layer. The physical layer includes an inline power control signal source. The inline power control signal designates when to apply power to a port when there is no power applied to the port and when to remove power from the port when there is power applied to the port. | 02-18-2010 |
Joseph Provost, Los Angeles, CA US
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20080263103 | Digital asset management system (DAMS) - A digital asset management system (DAMS) provides an integrated user experience for the rapid and facile manipulation of a users digital assets in an online environment. Spanning the spectrum of digital assets, the DAMS system set forth herein enables users to tag, filter, collect, and show such digital assets in a manner which requires preferably minimal user interaction in order to achieve digital asset management and exhibition. Sharing among friends and family becomes much easier and incoming digital assets may be automatically segregated according to user choices or history to enable easier management of such assets. Recognition of relationships, characteristics, features, and the like between different assets may occur automatically and develop an ongoing fashion to enable association of such similar assets into “collections” or the like. | 10-23-2008 |
Lloyd G. Provost, Glen Ridge, NJ US
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20110171816 | SYNTHESIS OF GERMANIUM SULFIDE AND RELATED COMPOUNDS FOR SOLID ELECTROLYTIC MEMORY ELEMENTS AND OTHER APPLICATIONS - A method for making high purity GeS and related compounds such as Germanium Silicon Sulfide (GeSiS); Copper Sulfide (CuS); Silicon Sulfide (SiS); Zinc Sulfide (ZnS) and Iron Sulfide (FeS) at low temperatures and pressures in a Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) process for solid electrolyte memory elements and other applications. Disclosed is a method of generating a proper chemical and energy environment for the formation of GeS and related compounds on a specific surface. The produced films have utility in memory and other devices. The technology offers cost savings and the advantage of low temperature film creation through the use of plasma assisted deposition—increasing its compatibility for use not only on silicon (or ceramic or glass) non metal substrates as well as polymer or thin metal foil substrates which would be damaged by higher temperature processes. | 07-14-2011 |
Peter G. Provost, Denver, CO US
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20120324427 | STREAMLINED TESTING EXPERIENCE - Tests can be categorized as important with respect to ensuring software functions correctly as a function of one or more rules that define importance. The rules can be configurable to enable control of categorization. Further, tests categorized as important can be highlighted in some manner, for instance by displaying important tests in a group designated for such tests. | 12-20-2012 |
Peter Gerard Provost, Denver, CO US
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20090249226 | COLLABORATIVE TOOL USE IN VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT - A collaborative tool is integrated into a virtual collaborative environment. The collaborative tool allows use of the tool by one or more physically remote users while providing full functionality and features which may not be available in the virtual collaborative environment. A substantially seamless transition is had between using the tool in the virtual environment and the real world. | 10-01-2009 |
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Stephen B. Provost, Phoenix, AZ US
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20080245828 | SPARE TIRE DYNAMIC DAMPER - A spare tire dynamic damper for a vehicle comprises a mounting frame, at least one support plate, and a moveable spare tire attachment plate spaced between the at least one support plate and the mounting frame, wherein the spare tire attachment plate is configured to move in the space between the mounting frame and the at least one support plate. In this embodiment, the spare tire dynamic damper comprises a pair of coil springs, wherein each coil spring is extended from opposite faces of the spare tire attachment plate, and one or both of the coil springs is configured to oscillate upon the movement of the spare tire attachment plate. | 10-09-2008 |
20100320046 | Apparatus for Reducing Vibrations in a Vehicle - An apparatus is provided for reducing vibrations in a frame of a vehicle. The apparatus may include a housing component and a mass damper coupled to the housing component by a first elastic member and a second elastic member. The mass damper is configured to oscillate in a substantially vertical direction and out of phase with the frame of the vehicle. Disposed within the mass damper is a plurality of steel shots capable of movement in a relatively delayed phase with respect to the mass damper. | 12-23-2010 |
Wayne A. Provost, Las Vegas, NV US
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20130208497 | INFUSION LINE IDENTIFICATION LIGHTING SYSTEM - An IV line identification system enables ready identification of an IV line and its associated fluid source and output from other IV lines with their fluid sources and outputs. The IV line identification system includes lights that are coupled to a specific IV line. The lights can identify specific locations on the IV line, such as an entry end by an IV bag and an output end by a needle or port associated with a patient. The lights can also identify the portions of the IV line that enter and exit a pump. The lights can also be selectively turned on when a specific IV line needs to be identified, and turned off when the IV line does not need to be individually identified. The lights may be colored to distinguish between the lights associated with another IV line. | 08-15-2013 |
Wilfred Provost, Saint Martinville, LA US
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20150218906 | ZONE ISOLATION SYSTEM WITH INTEGRAL ANNULAR FLOW CONTROL VALVE - A zone isolation system comprising an isolation flow path arranged radially outwardly with respect to an internal bore of a production tubing. An isolation valve assembly is arranged in the isolation flow path. The isolation flow path is fluidly connected to a screen flow path defined by the annular space between a filtering assembly and a basepipe. The isolation flow path may traverse one or more zones and can extend to the wellhead, connecting to an isolation pump. The basepipe may further comprise an inflow control device such as a sliding sleeve. | 08-06-2015 |