Patents Assigned to Gradient Technology
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Patent number: 11551241Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and systems for quantifying item performance in a digital shelf. A method for quantifying item performance in a digital shelf may comprise: calculating a value associated with a shelf share of the given item; determining a set of factors for calculating a score indicative of the item performance on the digital shelf, wherein the set of factors includes the shelf share; generating, using a trained machine learning algorithm, the score based on the set of factors; and displaying the score within a graphical user interface (GUI) on an electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2020Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Assignee: Gradient Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Roberto Figueroa, Norman Shi, Geoffrey Coco, David Copeland
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Patent number: 9764154Abstract: A method and morphologically adaptable apparatus for altering the charge distribution upon living membranes is provided. The method and apparatus further provides a static magnetic device for production of a magnetic field for treatment of various disorders that can be focused at the site of pain or edema to deliver a gradient in the magnetic field to prevent or reduce charge flow. Further there is provided a static magnetic device for production of a magnetic field for treatment of disorders wherein the device provides a static magnetic field such that the focused magnetic field gradient is oriented to be perpendicular to the neuron or membrane charge flow providing maximum deflection of the ion or charge flow.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2015Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: Gradient Technologies, LLCInventor: William Farone
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Patent number: 9265942Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an apparatus and associated methods to produce analgesia in a mammal by providing an electrical nerve stimulus utilizing a pulsed input of low level electrical current, wherein the level of current is measurable with the measurements utilized to at least adjust the strength of the current according to selected parameters. Additionally, the use of magnets to produce a magnetic field to further control chronic and acute pain. In exemplary implementations, the apparatus maintains continuous monitoring of the electrical characteristics of TENS at the site of input and output, and the electrical input can be modified during treatment to obtain desired electrical input.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2014Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: Gradient Technologies, LLCInventor: William Farone
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Patent number: 9095694Abstract: A morphologically adaptable apparatus for altering the charge distribution upon living membranes with functional stabilization of the membrane physical electrical integrity, the apparatus having a quadripolar, circular, center charged, energy balanced magnetic device in a four (4) magnet array of alternating polarity in which the magnetic poles are in multiple planes and are separated by a predetermined distance which provide an effective magnetic sphere of influence on all adjacent poles to suppress the firing of action potentials of mammalian sensory neurons.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2012Date of Patent: August 4, 2015Assignee: Gradient Technologies LLCInventor: William Farone
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Patent number: 8761891Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an apparatus and associated methods to produce analgesia in a mammal by providing an electrical nerve stimulus utilizing a pulsed input of low level electrical current, wherein the level of current is measurable with the measurements utilized to at least adjust the strength of the current according to selected parameters. Additionally, the use of magnets to produce a magnetic field to further control chronic and acute pain. In exemplary implementations, the apparatus maintains continuous monitoring of the electrical characteristics of TENS at the site of input and output, and the electrical input can be modified during treatment to obtain desired electrical input.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2010Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Gradient Technologies, LLCInventor: William Farone
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Patent number: 8585569Abstract: A method and apparatus for altering the charge distribution upon living membranes with functional stabilizational of the membrane physical electrical integrity further comprising a method for using submicroscopic, quadripolar, circular, center charged, energy balanced magnetic device in a four (4) magnet array of alternating polarity in which the magnetic poles are separated only by a distance which will allow a magnetic sphere of influence on all adjacent poles to suppress the firing of action potentials of mammalian sensory neurons. The method and apparatus further provides a static magnetic device for production of a magnetic field for treatment of various disorders.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2006Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Gradient Technologies, LLCInventor: Robert R. Holcomb
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Patent number: 8105228Abstract: A method and morphologically adaptable apparatus for altering the charge distribution upon living membranes with functional stabilization of the membrane physical electrical integrity further comprising a method for using quadripolar, circular, center charged, energy balanced magnetic device in a four (4) magnet array of alternating polarity in which the magnetic poles are in multiple planes and are separated by a predetermined distance which provide an effective magnetic sphere of influence on all adjacent poles to suppress the firing of action potentials of mammalian sensory neurons. The method and apparatus further provides a static magnetic device for production of a magnetic field for treatment of various disorders that can be focused at the site of pain or edema to deliver a gradient in the magnetic field to prevent or reduce charge flow.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2009Date of Patent: January 31, 2012Assignee: Gradient Technologies, LLCInventor: William Farone
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Patent number: 7706885Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an apparatus and associated methods to produce analgesia in a mammal by providing an electrical nerve stimulus utilizing a pulsed input of low level electrical current, wherein the level of current is measurable with the measurements utilized to at least adjust the strength of the current according to selected parameters. Additionally, the use of magnets to produce a magnetic field to further control chronic and acute pain. In exemplary implementations, the apparatus maintains continuous monitoring of the electrical characteristics of TENS at the site of input and output, and the electrical input can be modified during treatment to obtain desired electrical input.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2007Date of Patent: April 27, 2010Assignee: Gradient Technologies, LLCInventor: William Farone
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Patent number: 7608035Abstract: A method and morphologically adaptable apparatus for altering the charge distribution upon living membranes with functional stabilization of the membrane physical electrical integrity further comprising a method for using quadripolar, circular, center charged, energy balanced magnetic device in a four (4) magnet array of alternating polarity in which the magnetic poles are in multiple planes and are separated by a predetermined distance which provide an effective magnetic sphere of influence on all adjacent poles to suppress the firing of action potentials of mammalian sensory neurons. The method and apparatus further provides a static magnetic device for production of a magnetic field for treatment of various disorders that can be focused at the site of pain or edema to deliver a gradient in the magnetic field to prevent or reduce charge flow.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2006Date of Patent: October 27, 2009Assignee: Gradient Technologies, LLCInventor: William Farone
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Patent number: 7423187Abstract: A continuous process for the separate recovery of TNT and RDX from a mixture of TNT and RDX. The mixture is introduced into a first vessel wherein TNT is separated from the RDX by use of a solvent that is effective for dissolving TNT but not RDX. The TNT in solvent is passed to a separation stage wherein the solvent is recovered a recycled to the first vessel. A slurry of RDX and water are passed to a second vessel where the water is displaced with a desensitizing agent for desensitizing RDX.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2004Date of Patent: September 9, 2008Assignee: Gradient TechnologyInventors: Kym B. Arcuri, Duane A. Goetsch, Steve J. Schmit, Ryan M. Smith, Paul Miller
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Patent number: 7399270Abstract: A method and system of placement of a magnetic field flux field generator in fitment which creates a specific effect of three dimensional field gradient to alter the charge distribution on living membranes in order to establish normal physiological functioning of damaged tissue.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2004Date of Patent: July 15, 2008Assignee: Gradient Technologies, LLCInventor: Robert Ray Holcomb
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Patent number: 7328643Abstract: A process for accessing and defusing munitions using fluid jet technology containing abrasive material and recovering the abrasive. The explosive material can also be removed from the munition casing by fluid jet technology, after the munition has been defused.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2004Date of Patent: February 12, 2008Assignee: Gradient TechnologyInventors: Duane A. Goetsch, Steve J. Schmit, Ryan M. Smith, Kym B. Arcuri
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Patent number: 7225716Abstract: A process for defuzing explosive projectiles using fluid jet technology. It is preferred that two or more projectiles be defuzed simultaneously in the same defuzing apparatus. The explosive material can also be removed from the casing by fluid jet technology, after the projectile has been defuzed.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2000Date of Patent: June 5, 2007Assignee: Gradient TechnologyInventors: Paul Miller, Duane A. Goetsch, John A. Bayer, Steve J. Schmit
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Patent number: 6777586Abstract: A solvent extraction process for the separation recovery of TNT and RDX from Composition B-containing munitions. The munitions also contain liner materials, such as asphalt and binders, and sealers, such as wax, each of which are also recovered by use of solvent technology.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2003Date of Patent: August 17, 2004Assignee: Gradient TechnologyInventors: Kym B. Arcuri, Duane A. Goetsch, Ryan M. Smith, Steven J. Schmit, Paul L. Miller
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Patent number: 6525820Abstract: A device for in situ real time monitoring of atomic and molecular fluxes by use Rayleigh scattering. The flux can be generated by an effusion cell during molecular beam epitaxy. The present device uses a coherent light source, such as a helium neon laser, a high precision mirror assembly capable of providing an effective number of reflections though the flux beam and an interferometer detector to track the changes in flux.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 1999Date of Patent: February 25, 2003Assignee: Gradient TechnologyInventor: Dale W. Owens
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Patent number: 6081239Abstract: A planar antenna that includes a high dielectric constant superstrate lens having a plurality of air holes that vary the actual dielectric constant of the lens to provide an effective dielectric constant superstrate lens. The holes can take on any shape and configuration in accordance with a particular antenna design scheme so as to optimize the effective dielectric constant for a particular application. In one particular design, the holes are formed in a random manner completely through superstrate lens, and the holes have an opening diameter less than 1/20th of the operational wavelength of the antenna. The holes act to vary the dielectric constant of the superstrate lens so that the resonant waves do not form in the lens, thus reducing power loss in the antenna. The holes are formed by a suitable mechanical or laser drilling operation.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 1998Date of Patent: June 27, 2000Assignee: Gradient Technologies, LLCInventors: Kazem F. Sabet, Kamal Sarabandi, Linda P. B. Katehi
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Patent number: 5998676Abstract: A process for the conversion of a picrate salt, preferably ammonium pricrate, to picric acid by acidifying the picrate salt in a two phase liquid system. One phase is an aqueous phase which contains an acid which is effective for acidifying ammonium picrate to picric acid and the other phase is an organic solvent phase in which the picric acid is soluble.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 1998Date of Patent: December 7, 1999Assignee: Gradient TechnologyInventors: Kym B. Arcuri, Dwayne A. Goetsch
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Patent number: 5990354Abstract: Ammonium picrate, Explosive "D", is converted to picric acid, which is then converted to triaminophenol by the conversion of the aromatic nitro groups to amino groups. The triaminophenols are then converted to triaminobenzenes by the removal of the hydroxyl groups and the triaminobenzenes are converted to m-phenylenediamine, aniline, and primary aliphatic amines by the removal of amino groups.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 1998Date of Patent: November 23, 1999Assignee: Gradient TechnologyInventors: Duane A. Goetsch, Kym B. Arcuri
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Patent number: 5857191Abstract: A web browser communicates through a secure local proxy to a web server that has an interface for secure communications. The application server has an application program conforming to the CGI programming model that can run continuously as a process and can maintain state information, such as pointers to next records, thus requiring less computational and memory overhead for a succession of requests.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 1996Date of Patent: January 5, 1999Assignee: Gradient Technologies, Inc.Inventors: William C. Blackwell, Jr., Robin Alston, Kevin M. Farrington