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Walter F. Abendschein, Middleburg, VA US
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20090326660 | Method and Instrumentation for Patello-Femoral Joint Replacement - A patello-femoral joint prosthesis is provided which allows smooth tracking of the articulating surfaces through a full range of joint motion. A novel configuration of a femoral implant component that facilitates superior adhesion to bone is also provided. Also provided is a patello-femoral joint replacement system, which permits precise, reproducible bone preparation techniques that uniquely permit later revision and full knee joint replacement procedures with minimal complications. Also provided are a drill guide and a cutting guide, each being configured to provide three point stabilization during operation. | 12-31-2009 |
Walter F. Bailey, Washington, DC US
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20140131273 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT USING SCREENS - An apparatus and method for selecting and retaining solids in an activated sludge process for the improving wastewater treatment using screens. The screens can be used to separate and retain solids based on size or compressibility. The screens are used to separate and select for slow growing organisms, faster settling organisms, or materials added to absorb, treat or remove constituents in the activated sludge process. | 05-15-2014 |
Walter F. Bleser, Ii, Denver, CO US
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20130124445 | PRIORITIZING REPAIR OF BRIDGES AND BRIDGE SECTIONS - Embodiments of the invention are generally directed toward methods, systems, and computer-readable media for prioritizing bridge repairs. A bridge score is generated that represents various factors such as conditions, load issues, risk of failure, and importance. Repairs to bridges or bridge segments that pose a greater risk may be prioritized before repairs made to bridges posing a lower risk. | 05-16-2013 |
Walter F. Brisken, Socorro, NM US
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20140021986 | SYNTHESIZER METHOD UTILIZING VARIABLE FREQUENCY COMB LINES AND FREQUENCY TOGGLING - A variable frequency synthesizer and method of outputting the variable frequency is disclosed. The synthesizer comprises a first reference frequency, a direct digital synthesizer (DDS) receiving the first reference frequency and outputting a tuned frequency, a variable frequency comb generator receiving the tuned frequency and outputting a variable frequency comb comprised of a plurality of comb lines, a mixer receiving the variable frequency comb and a signal from an oscillator and outputting an intermediate frequency, a phase lock loop (PLL) receiving a second reference frequency and the intermediate frequency and outputting a phase lock signal, and the oscillator receiving the phase lock signal and outputting a variable synthesized frequency. | 01-23-2014 |
Walter F. Brisken, St. Paul, MN US
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20140361811 | SYNTHESIZER METHOD UTILIZING VARIABLE FREQUENCY COMB LINES AND FREQUENCY TOGGLING - A variable frequency synthesizer and method of outputting the variable frequency is disclosed. The synthesizer comprises a first reference frequency, a direct digital synthesizer (DDS) receiving the first reference frequency and outputting a tuned frequency, a variable frequency comb generator receiving the tuned frequency and outputting a variable frequency comb comprised of a plurality of comb lines, a mixer receiving the variable frequency comb and a signal from an oscillator and outputting an intermediate frequency, a phase lock loop (PLL) receiving a second reference frequency and the intermediate frequency and outputting a phase lock signal, and the oscillator receiving the phase lock signal and outputting a variable synthesized frequency. | 12-11-2014 |
Walter F. Emig, Iii, Cedar Rapids, IA US
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20140167912 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING SECURITY SYSTEMS INTEGRATED WITH SOLID STATE LIGHTING SYSTEMS - A security system including a plurality of LED lights with sensors operatively connected to a computer. The computer is also operatively connected to a plurality of other security system components, including, but not limited to, a facial recognition system, a license plate recognition system, an RFID system, a micro-cell which may be operatively connected to an IP telephony network, at least one Bluetooth wireless access point, a Wi-Fi wireless access point, and a communication system, wherein the computer aggregates data and sends commands based on the data. | 06-19-2014 |
Walter F. Filbrich, Manhattan Beach, CA US
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20110161396 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REGISTERING A CLIENT DEVICE IN A MULTI-ROOM DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDING SYSTEM - A system and method for registering a client device with a server device includes the server device having a display. The display displays a first identifier in response to entering a registration mode. A client device is in communication with the server device. The client device detects that the server device is in registration mode and communicates a second identifier to the client device. The server device compares the first identifier and the second identifier and, after comparing, registers the client device at the server device. | 06-30-2011 |
20130282879 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REGISTERING A CLIENT DEVICE IN A MULTI-ROOM DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDING SYSTEM - A system and method for registering a client device with a server device includes the server device having a display. The display displays a first identifier in response to entering a registration mode. A client device is in communication with the server device. The client device detects that the server device is in registration mode and communicates a second identifier to the client device. The server device compares the first identifier and the second identifier and, after comparing, registers the client device at the server device. | 10-24-2013 |
Walter F. Filupeit, Houston, TX US
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20090238735 | System and Method for Extending the Range of Hydrocarbon Feeds in Gas Crackers - In a system for thermal cracking gaseous feedstocks, the system including a gas cracker for producing an effluent comprising olefins, at least one transfer line exchanger for the recovery of process energy from the effluent and a water quench tower system, a process for extending the range of system feedstocks to include liquid feedstocks that yield tar is provided. The process includes the steps of injecting a first quench fluid downstream of the at least one transfer line exchanger to quench the process effluent comprising olefins, separating in a separation vessel a cracked product and a first byproduct stream comprising tar from the quenched effluent, directing the separated cracked product to the water quench tower system and quenching the separated cracked product with a second quench fluid to produce a cracked gas effluent for recovery and a second byproduct stream comprising tar. An apparatus for cracking a liquid hydrocarbon feedstock that yield tar is also provided. | 09-24-2009 |
Walter F. Gerhold, Sherman, WV US
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20090145206 | Liquid Gas Vaporization and Measurement System and Method - A liquid gas vaporization and measurement system, and associated method, for efficiently vaporizing a continuous sample of liquid gas, such as liquid natural gas (LNG), and accurately determining the constituent components of the gas. A constant flow of liquid gas sampled from a mass storage device is maintained in a vaporizing device. Within the vaporizing device the liquid gas is flash vaporized within heated narrow tubing. The liquid gas is converted to vapor very quickly as it enters one or more independently operating vaporizer stages within the vaporizing device. The vapor gas is provided to a measuring instrument such as a chromatograph and the individual constituent components and the BTU value of the gas are determined to an accuracy of within +/−0.5 mole percent and 1 BTU, respectively. | 06-11-2009 |
Walter F. Grehold, Sherman, WV US
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20110083448 | Liquid Gas Vaporization and Measurement System and Method - A liquid gas vaporization and measurement system, and associated method, for efficiently vaporizing a continuous sample of liquid gas, such as liquid natural gas (LNG), and accurately determining the constituent components of the gas. A constant flow of liquid gas sampled from a mass storage device is maintained in a vaporizing device. Within the vaporizing device the liquid gas is flash vaporized within heated narrow tubing. The liquid gas is converted to vapor very quickly as it enters one or more independently operating vaporizer stages within the vaporizing device. The vapor gas is provided to a measuring instrument such as a chromatograph and the individual constituent components and the BTU value of the gas are determined to an accuracy of within +/−0.5 mole percent and 1 BTU, respectively. | 04-14-2011 |
20120017669 | Liquid Gas Vaporization and Measurement System and Method - A liquid gas vaporization and measurement system, and associated method, for efficiently vaporizing a continuous sample of liquid gas, such as liquid natural gas (LNG), and accurately determining the constituent components of the gas. A constant flow of liquid gas sampled from a mass storage device is maintained in a vaporizing device. Within the vaporizing device the liquid gas is flash vaporized within heated narrow tubing. The liquid gas is converted to vapor very quickly as it enters one or more independently operating vaporizer stages within the vaporizing device. The vapor gas is provided to a measuring instrument such as a chromatograph and the individual constituent components and the BTU value of the gas are determined to an accuracy of within +/−0.5 mole percent and 1 BTU, respectively. | 01-26-2012 |
Walter F. Gurnavage, Goose Creek, SC US
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20160067795 | Apparatuses and Methods for Cutting a Reverse Spot-Face in a Workpiece - A reverse spot-facing tool for cutting a reverse spot-face in a workpiece using a reverse spot-facing cutter configured to engage a pilot shaft having a first end and a second end is disclosed. The workpiece comprises a through hole having a central axis. The reverse spot-facing tool comprises a stop configured to be located between the first end and the second end of the pilot shaft; a biasing assembly that generates a first thrust force and an equal and opposite second thrust force when the reverse spot-facing cutter is cutting the reverse spot face; and a thrust bearing configured to be positioned between the biasing assembly and the stop. When the reverse spot-facing cutter is cutting the reverse spot-face, the thrust bearing transmits the second thrust force from the biasing assembly to the stop, and the biasing assembly transmits the first thrust force to the workpiece. | 03-10-2016 |
Walter F. Kailey, Broomfield, CO US
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20150379383 | IMAGE PROCESSING COMPRESSION WITH A DEFINED PIXEL WINDOW IN A LINEAR ARRAY - A method is described that includes defining a window of one or more consecutive pixel values in a linear array of pixel values of an image. The defining includes adding a pixel value in the linear array to the window so long as the pixel value does not deviate from the pixel values that exist within the window to a degree that causes a threshold value to be exceeded, and, wherein the threshold value decreases as the size of the window increases. The method also includes encoding the window of pixel values with a value determined from pixel values within the window and the number of pixel values within the window. | 12-31-2015 |
Walter F. Leise, Bradenton, FL US
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20120022436 | Disposable Environmental Control Chamber for Managing Wounds - The portable environmental control chamber provides gas, as needed, to encourage healing and prevent infection. In one embodiment, the environmental control chamber acts as a hyperbaric chamber that can be affixed over a wound to supply oxygen to the wound bed. In another embodiment, the environmental control chamber acts as a catheter tent that prevents microbes from entering the catheter site. The environmental control chamber comprises a gas impermeable film that forms a tent over a wound or catheter site to which is attached two or more flexible ports that allow gas to be applied to a site. The chamber is attached to the body using an adhesive. | 01-26-2012 |
Walter F. Leise Iii, Sarasota, FL US
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20160136323 | ANTIMICROBIAL HYDROCOLLOID DRESSING CONTAINING SEQUESTERED PEROXIDE AND PREPARATION THEREOF - This disclosure provides for an antimicrobial pressure sensitive adhesive composition that includes a sequestered peroxide source and devices that incorporate such a composition. | 05-19-2016 |
Walter F. Leise, Iii, Hawthorn Woods, IL US
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20110150861 | SORF CONSTRUCTS AND MULTIPLE GENE EXPRESSION - Embodiments of the invention relate to vector constructs and methods for expression of polypeptides including multimeric products such as therapeutic antibodies. Particular constructs allow for the generation of expression products from a single open reading frame (sORF). An embodiment provides an isolated or purified expression vector for generating one or more recombinant protein products comprising a single open reading frame insert; said insert comprising a signal peptide nucleic acid sequence encoding a signal peptide; a first nucleic acid sequence encoding a first polypeptide; a first intervening nucleic acid sequence encoding a first protein cleavage site, wherein said first protein cleavage site is provided by an intein segment of a Ion protease gene of | 06-23-2011 |
Walter F. Leise, Jr., Sarasota, FL US
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20150359658 | Coupling Systems Including Interlocking Male and Female Members - Coupling systems including interlocking male and female members are disclosed herein. An example apparatus includes a first coupling including a sidewall having an annular spring. The example apparatus also includes a second coupling to be coupled to the first coupling. The second coupling has an annular wall including a seal. The seal is to sealingly engage the annular spring when the second coupling is coupled to the first coupling. | 12-17-2015 |
Walter F. Leise, Jr., Bradenton, FL US
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20130158458 | MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR WOUND DRESSINGS - A wound dressing having a thin barrier layer of soft, pliant adhesive material with a flexible cover layer extending along one side of the adhesive layer and a removable release sheet on the opposite side is disclosed. The adhesive material has a center and border surrounding the center such that the adhesive is contoured. A method for making the contoured dressing using a gear pump and a laminating roller having a predetermined softness and firmness is also disclosed. | 06-20-2013 |
Walter F. Lo Faro, Chesterfield, MO US
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20100301114 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TRANSACTION BASED PROFILING OF CUSTOMERS WITHIN A MERCHANT NETWORK - A computer-based method for managing a profile for a cardholder is provided. The cardholder having an account associated with a payment card. The method includes electronically receiving, at the computer, transaction information for a cardholder for transactions with at least a first business entity and a second business entity, the transaction information including data representing each transaction initiated by the cardholder using the payment card and at least one subdivision within the first business entity, the transaction information further including data representing each transaction initiated by the cardholder using the payment card and the second business entity. The method also includes electronically storing the transaction information within the database, generating a profile of the stored transaction information for the cardholder, the profile including a type, a recency and a frequency of transactions initiated by the cardholder using the payment card and the at least one subdivision, grouping the cardholder into a single cluster with other cardholders registered within the payment card network based on the profile of the cardholder and the other cardholders, and outputting marketing information based on the cluster. | 12-02-2010 |
20140108209 | AGGREGATE MERCHANT MONITORING - A method of monitoring cashless transaction data includes extracting transaction history data for a merchant within a first predetermined time period from a transaction data storage. A plurality of forecast models that forecast transaction patterns for the merchant over the first predetermined time period are provided, each forecast model of the first plurality having a different forecast period. The forecast models may be constructed according to a Holt-Winters time-series forecast. The forecast model which most accurately forecasts periodic fluctuations in the transaction history data is selected, and a first forecast of transactions for the merchant for a first forecast period outside the first predetermined time period is provided. A score comparing the forecast with actual data for the first forecast period is further provided. An alert is generated when the score exceeds a predetermined threshold. Also disclosed are a computer and recording medium to carry out the method. | 04-17-2014 |
20150106244 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ASSOCIATING RELATED MERCHANTS - A computer-implemented method for associating a merchant with an aggregate merchant uses a computing device having a processor and a memory. The method includes identifying an association rule for the aggregate merchant, including one or more antecedents. Each antecedent includes a model value for the antecedent associated with the aggregate merchant. The method also includes identifying one or more merchant data values associated with the merchant. Each of the one or more merchant data values correspond to one of the one or more antecedents. The method further includes applying the association rule to the one or more merchant data values by comparing the model value for each antecedent with a merchant data value associated with the corresponding antecedent, thereby generating a confidence score for the merchant. The confidence score represents a likelihood the merchant is associated with the aggregate merchant. The method also includes outputting the confidence score. | 04-16-2015 |
Walter F. Montgomery, Broken Arrow, OK US
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20150298340 | Perforation Blade For Perforating Tissue Products - An apparatus for perforating sheet materials is disclosed. The apparatus includes a perforation blade that defines a plurality of teeth for perforating sheet materials, such as tissue products. Each tooth on the perforation blade is defined by a pair of opposing side walls. The teeth are separated along an edge of the perforation blade by a plurality of recesses. In accordance with the present disclosure, the side walls have a non-zero angle with respect to the length direction of the blade. In one embodiment, each recess can have a slanted U-shape such that all of the side walls are parallel. In an alternative embodiment, the recesses can have a V-shape such that adjacent side walls extend in divergent directions. Perforation blades made according to the present disclosure prevent snagging and picking when a material is perforated. | 10-22-2015 |
Walter F. O'Brien, Blacksburg, VA US
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20140319843 | MICRO GAS TURBINE ENGINE FOR POWERING A GENERATOR - A unique, small microturbine engine adapted to integrate with an electrical generator for producing electrical power has been developed. The microturbine includes an ejector cooling scheme, a prevaporizing combustor, and a combustor air bypass. The ejector cooling scheme uses energy in the hot exhaust gas stream of the microturbine to entrain a flow of ambient air that cools the generator. The prevaporizing combustor of the present invention allows liquid fuel to be vaporized in a small amount of air prior to combustion, thereby increasing combustion efficiency and decreasing combustor size requirements. The combustor air bypass allows a fraction of the compressor discharge air to bypass the prevaporizing combustor under certain operating conditions. This permits control of the overall equivalence ratio and the fuel/air mixing process in the combustion zone, improving efficiency and operability. | 10-30-2014 |
Walter F. Schoonover, Jr., Leo, IN US
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20130281145 | Phased Array Antenna Having Assignment Based Control and Related Techniques - Disclosed subject matter relates to techniques for allowing multiple transmit/receive assignments to share antenna resources in an efficient manner. The techniques may be used with, for example, transmit/receive assignments that are non-deterministic in nature. In some implementations, transmit/receive assignments each have a corresponding priority value. Transmit/receive assignments are permitted to contend for available antenna resources based, at least in part, on priority. | 10-24-2013 |
Walter F. Wike, Jr., Lancaster, NY US
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20120092803 | Circuit Board Mountable Solenoid Actuator - An infinitely variable multi-directional linear motion solenoid actuator ( | 04-19-2012 |