Patents Assigned to Idea, Inc.
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Patent number: 8368029Abstract: A multi-modality imaging system for imaging of an object under study, e.g., a whole body or parts of the body of animals such as humans, other primates, swine, dogs, or rodents, that includes a magnetic resonance imaging apparatus and a cadmium zinc telluride (CZT)-family semiconductor, single-photon imaging apparatus within a magnetic field produced by the magnetic resonance imaging apparatus such that sequential or simultaneous imaging can be done with the two modalities using the same support bed of the object under study in the same, uninterrupted imaging session.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2011Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignee: Gamma Medica-Ideas, Inc.Inventors: Douglas J. Wagenaar, Bradley E. Patt
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Patent number: 8267490Abstract: A folding portable bar is provided, the bar comprises: a framework having front and back side and top and bottom portions, the framework comprises a central frame having front and back sides and at least one side frame which is generally perpendicular to the central frame during an opened usage position, and the framework further comprises at least two supporting frames, at least one supporting frame is pivotally hinged to at least one end of the central frame and at least one supporting frame is pivotally hinged to at least one end of the side frame, one end of the central frame is pivotally hinged to one end of the side frame, and the central frame comprises at least two panels and the side frame comprises at least one panels, each of the panels and the supporting frames being foldable to one another forming an accordion fold during a closed position; at least one countertop designed to sit atop the top portion of the framework; and at least one supporting shelf designed to fit adjacent the bottom portion oType: GrantFiled: October 13, 2009Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Assignee: Original Ideas, IncInventor: Robert DeMars
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Patent number: 8122876Abstract: An ash bin and chimney system comprising: an open topside and at least one side wall forming a device cavity, and the device further comprises at least one screen and a movable flap situated within the device cavity, the flap further comprises a leg, and the leg is in an extended position when the flap is in a generally perpendicular position relative to the screen during a chimney function, and the leg is in a folded position when the flap is in a generally parallel position relative to the screen, and the leg in its extended position prevents the device from being inserted within the internal cavity of the base.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2009Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: Original Idea, Inc.Inventor: Robert DeMars
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Patent number: 8118019Abstract: A barbecue cooking system with moveable charcoal chimney device is provided, the system comprises: a firebowl having an open topside and a bottomside, and the bottomside comprising at least one aperture; and a chimney movable through the aperture of the bottomside of the firebowl, and at least a portion of the chimney is situated within the firebowl during a usage position and at least a portion of the chimney is moveable to a position below the firebowl during a stowage position.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2009Date of Patent: February 21, 2012Assignee: Original Ideas, IncInventors: Robert DeMars, Alan Crawford
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Patent number: 8113128Abstract: A table assembly is provided for removably coupling to a chair or couch or other furniture with an opening from the floor, such as a bed or cabinet, to provide a horizontal table surface. The table assembly is removably coupled to the chair or couch by a spring engaging the bottom surface of the chair or couch or other coupling mechanism for removably coupling the table assembly to the chair or couch. The table assembly includes a base for engaging the floor and a table leaf that can be pivoted from a retracted position to an extended horizontal position. A latching mechanism is provided for retaining the table leaf in the upright extended position.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2009Date of Patent: February 14, 2012Assignee: Lee Ideas, Inc.Inventor: Freddy T. Lee
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Patent number: 8071950Abstract: A multi-modality imaging system for imaging of an object under study, e.g., a whole body or parts of the body of animals such as humans, other primates, swine, dogs, rodents (especially mice and rats), that includes a magnetic resonance imaging apparatus and a cadmium zinc telluride (CZT)-family semiconductor, single-photon imaging apparatus in close proximity such that sequential or simultaneous imaging can be done with the two modalities using the same support bed of the object under study in the same, uninterrupted imaging session.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2009Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignee: Gamma Medica-Ideas, Inc.Inventors: Douglas J. Wagenaar, Bradley E. Patt
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Publication number: 20110234377Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for use in interrogating a RF signal. The apparatus includes a reader module that determines the transmitted RFID information associated with the RF signal based on tag type parameters associated with a first RFID tag type. The apparatus further includes a validation module that compares at least a portion of the transmitted RFID information with an expected characteristics associated with the RFID tag type to determine if the RF signal was transmitted by a RFID tag associated with the RFID tag type. The apparatus may also include a tag type selector module that determines the tag type parameters used by the reader module.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2011Publication date: September 29, 2011Applicant: RF IDeas, Inc.Inventors: Richard William Landuyt, Gregory James Gliniecki, Michael H. Katz, Edward Johann March, JR.
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Patent number: 8016371Abstract: An extension for a portable bar is provided, the extension comprises: a first counter having opposing ends; a second counter having opposing ends; at least two support bars having opposing ends, the first end of each of the bars is pivotally connected to the first end of the first counter and the first end of the second counter is pivotally connected to and rotatable about the second end of each of the bars, the first and second counters are generally parallel to one another and generally perpendicular to the bars during an usage position, the second counter rotates about the second end of the bars and the bars are generally diagonal of the first counter during an intermediate position, and the first and second counters are generally parallel to the bars during a storage position.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2008Date of Patent: September 13, 2011Assignee: Original Ideas, Inc.Inventor: Robert DeMars
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Patent number: 7935009Abstract: A multi-purpose implement is provided, including a racquet, having a handle portion and a flexible planar area held under tension by a frame, and a ball basket attached to the racquet and adapted to lift a ball directly from a generally horizontal surface. A method of using the implement, without contacting the ball with one's hands, includes holding the handle portion in one or both hands, maneuvering the ball basket into contact with a ball lying on a generally horizontal surface, lifting the ball directly from the generally horizontal surface with the ball basket, tossing the ball from the ball basket into the air, and while the ball is in the air, striking the ball with the racquet.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2010Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: Make Ideas, Inc.Inventor: Keith Alan Mullin
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Patent number: 7932813Abstract: A radio frequency identification (RFID) reader of an apparatus in an example employs substantially synchronized sampling to obtain a signal from an RFID card notwithstanding employment by the RFID card of any of amplitude shift keying (ASK), frequency shift keying (FSK), or phase shift keying (PSK). The RFID reader decodes the signal notwithstanding the employment by the RFID card of any of ASK, FSK, or PSK.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2007Date of Patent: April 26, 2011Assignee: RF IDeas, Inc.Inventors: Hugh Donal O'Byrne, Sidney W. Smith, James Donald Pauley
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Patent number: 7900624Abstract: A barbecue apparatus is provided, the apparatus comprises: a firebowl having an open topside and a bottomside, the bottomside comprising at least one aperture; a column has a top and a bottom, the top of the column is attached to the bottomside of the firebowl, the column comprises an internal cavity, the aperture of the bottomside of the firebowl leads to the internal cavity of the column, the column has at least one opening for ventilation; a base connected to the bottom of the column; a lid situated atop the open topside of the firebowl, the lid has at least one opening for ventilation, the lid further comprises a device for opening and closing the opening; and at least one ash scraper assembly, the assembly comprises at least one scraper and at least one scraper handle, the scraper comprises an axle rod and at least one arm extending from the axle rod, the scraper handle designed to be connected to the scraper to thereby rotate the arm to allow the arm to cover and uncover the aperture for venting purposeType: GrantFiled: February 25, 2008Date of Patent: March 8, 2011Assignee: Original Ideas, IncInventors: Robert DeMars, Alan Crawford
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Patent number: 7813786Abstract: An apparatus for intravascular imaging to detect and characterize early stage, unstable coronary arty plaques. The detector works by identifying and localizing plaque-binding beta-emitting radiopharmaceuticals.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2006Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Assignee: Gamma Medica-Ideas, Inc.Inventors: Jan S. Iwanczyk, Bradley E. Patt, Edward J. Hoffman
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Patent number: 7786444Abstract: Methods and systems for improving image quality of single photon nuclear imaging systems, such as single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) systems for imaging of an object under study, such as small objects including small animals of different sizes using synthetic apertures. The methods and systems include processes and instrumentations for high-resolution, high detection efficiency leading to lower image noise and artifact-free synthetic aperture single photon nuclear images, such as SPECT images. Also, the method and systems provide design parameters, hardware settings, and data acquisition processes for optimal imaging of objects having different sizes.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2007Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Assignee: Gamma Medica-Ideas, Inc.Inventors: Douglas J. Wagenaar, Bradley E. Patt, Benjamin M. W. Tsui
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Patent number: 7787933Abstract: An apparatus for intravascular imaging to detect and characterize early stage, unstable coronary arty plaques. The detector works by identifying and localizing plaque-binding beta-emitting radiopharmaceuticals.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2006Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Assignee: Gamma Medica-Ideas, Inc.Inventors: Jan S. Iwanczyk, Bradley E. Patt, Edward J. Hoffman
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Patent number: 7681568Abstract: A barbecue apparatus is provided, the apparatus comprises: a firebowl having an open topside and a bottomside which has a circumference smaller than a circumference of the topside of the firebowl, and the bottomside of the firebowl comprises at least one central aperture situated adjacent at least one peripheral aperture; a base frame comprising a top end, a bottom end, and a central cavity, and the peripheral aperture of the firebowl leads to the central cavity of the column, and the top end of the column is connected to the bottomside of the firebowl; and an ash scraper assembly comprising a frame having at least one arm designed to cover and uncover the peripheral aperture and an actuator pivotally attached to the frame and designed to rotate the arms to cover and uncover the peripheral apertures and scrape the bottomside of the firebowl.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2007Date of Patent: March 23, 2010Assignee: Original Ideas, Inc.Inventors: Robert DeMars, Alan Crawford
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Patent number: 7629586Abstract: A multi-modality imaging system for imaging of an object under study, e.g., a whole body or parts of the body of animals such as humans, other primates, swine, dogs, rodents (especially mice and rats), that includes a magnetic resonance imaging apparatus and a cadmium zinc telluride (CZT)-family semiconductor, single-photon imaging apparatus in close proximity such that sequential or simultaneous imaging can be done with the two modalities using the same support bed of the object under study in the same, uninterrupted imaging session.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2007Date of Patent: December 8, 2009Assignee: Gamma Medica-Ideas, Inc.Inventors: Douglas J. Wagenaar, Bradley E. Patt
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Patent number: D648154Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2010Date of Patent: November 8, 2011Assignee: Original Ideas, Inc.Inventor: Robert A. DeMars
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Patent number: D649268Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2011Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: Novel Ideas, Inc.Inventor: John S. Wink
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Patent number: D654191Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2011Date of Patent: February 14, 2012Assignee: Novel Ideas, Inc.Inventor: John S. Wink
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Patent number: D663163Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2011Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignee: Cool Products & Hot Ideas, Inc.Inventors: David R. Dick, Elaine B. Dick