Patents Assigned to Solutions, LLC,
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Publication number: 20150164436Abstract: A system and method for monitoring a medical procedure performed in a clinical environment is provided. An audio recorder is configured to produce a verbal data signal that is representative of a verbal communication occurring in the clinical environment, and a data analyzer is configured to detect an adverse condition based upon the verbal data signal. An alert module is configured to alert an operator upon the detection of an adverse condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2013Publication date: June 18, 2015Applicant: Surgical Safety Solutions, LLCInventors: Jason Maron, Marco Zenati, David W. Wagner, R. M. Flaherty, J. C. Flaherty
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Publication number: 20150164067Abstract: Provided is a system enhancing control of bacterial growth by combining antimicrobial additives and surface micro-structure patterns on outer surfaces of a device, such as a lighting fixture. The system physically decreases bio-adhesion between microbes and substrates applied to the outer surfaces. The system combines a surface micro-structured component with an antimicrobial component to generate a single component.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2013Publication date: June 18, 2015Applicant: GE Lighting Solutions LLCInventors: Dengke Cai, Matthew A. Bugenske, Sebastien Magnan, Francois Turgeon, Jean-Francois Richard, Angela Wong
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Publication number: 20150157357Abstract: An adjustable, disposable dermal curette is structured to allow a user-practitioner to ergonomically grip a handle and manipulate an adjustable slider with a digit of their hand in order to change the diameter size of the flexible blade formed in an adjustable loop to the useful range of diameter sizes required. The user-practitioner can lock and unlock the slider in place quickly without the need to interrupt their procedure. The adjustable curette solves the problem of requiring multiple curette loop sizes for a procedure and results in improved quality of care and a savings of time and healthcare dollars.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2015Publication date: June 11, 2015Applicant: Novon Solutions, LLCInventors: Joseph Bennett, Mark Stauber
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Publication number: 20150158194Abstract: A slicing blade system utilizing an advanced blade edge design optimizing the cutting angle, allowing symmetrical forces on both sides of the blade at the same time to improve slicing. The system includes a blade which includes a blade edge which has been optimized for efficiency and precision. The blade edge includes a front bevel extending a first direction from a bisectional line extending through its tip and a back bevel extending in a second direction therefrom. The blade edge has a cutting wedge angel between the front and rear bevels which ranges between 12 and 45 degrees, depending on the specific product being sliced. The blade's orientation may be altered with respect to the angle between the bisectional line of the cutting wedge and the cutting plane depending on the deformation of the product at the cutting point, the geographical location of slicing, and the desired thickness of slices.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2013Publication date: June 11, 2015Applicant: Knife Solutions, LLCInventors: Dieter Krauss, Mitchel LeBrasseur
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Patent number: 9053584Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for enhancing postal discounts. The system receives multiple print jobs, each print job assigned for printing at a different printing system. Each print job comprises mail pieces that correspond with capabilities of the assigned printing system. The system identifies mail pieces of the print jobs that have delivery addresses that are not confirmed by a mailing address database (“non-automated mail pieces”), and extracts non-automated mail pieces that may be produced at printing systems having different capabilities. Further, the system determines a threshold number of non-automated mail pieces to reach a bulk postal discount for a print job, and redistributes the extracted mail pieces across the print jobs based upon the threshold to increase the number of print jobs that reach the bulk postal discount.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2011Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: Ricoh Production Print Solutions LLCInventors: Ned Otey, David Stokes, Brent Winters
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Patent number: 9053117Abstract: A method, system, and apparatus for storing data in a cloud environment that enables a multi-user interface, automatic data backup, and has a schema-less data storage. A data storage database may be provided in the cloud to store one or more data objects. A data management module may be configured to assign each data object a unique ID, wherein each unique ID comprises a timestamp with a granularity between about 0.1 millionths of second and 50 millionths of a second with each ID guaranteed to be unique without regard to the number of servers assigning IDs. A data backup module may be configured to create a new data object with a unique ID in response to a request to modify an original data object, wherein the original data object remains stored with its unique ID.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2012Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: 4Clicks Solutions, LLCInventors: David Trebas, Michael Brown
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Publication number: 20150151159Abstract: A health aid, a health aid kit, and a method for treating neck, shoulder and back pain including a first elongated member, a second elongated member, and an attachment connecting the first and second elongated members and configured for the first and second elongated members to move between an open position, wherein a bottom end of each of the first and second elongated members are separated by a first distance, and an engaged position, wherein the bottom ends are separated by a second distance that is less than the first distance. Wherein the health aid kit includes instructions for carrying out the methods for treating neck, shoulder and back pain.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2015Publication date: June 4, 2015Applicant: SHARE Solutions, LLCInventors: Robert DAVIDOW, Stacey Bell, Hiroko Davidow, Johnny Shealy
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Publication number: 20150151015Abstract: A system and method according to various embodiments combines three separate technologies to form a unique lighting system with enhanced antimicrobial properties and air cleaning capabilities. The combination of the three technologies also produces a lighting system that extends the required maintenance period for lighting fixtures. The first technology is based on anatase type TiO2. The second and third technologies are based on the use of micro-sized surface structures to generate light scattering effects and, at the same time, reduce bacterial colonization and inhibit bacterial migration even during the absence of light or in dark environments.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2013Publication date: June 4, 2015Applicant: GE Lighting Solutions, LLCInventors: Matthew A. Bugenske, Sebastien Magnan, Francois Turgeon, Dengke Cai, Jean-Francois Richard, Angela Wong
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Patent number: 9044642Abstract: A weight-lifting bar includes a tubular member having a first end portion and a second end portion. The tubular member further includes an internal region. The weight-lifting bar further includes a plurality of balls disposed in the internal region of the tubular member that at least partially fills the internal region. The weight-lifting bar further includes a first endcap member configured to be coupled to the first end portion, and a second endcap member configured to be coupled to the second end portion.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2012Date of Patent: June 2, 2015Assignee: Innovative Xercise Solutions, LLCInventor: Derek Mikulski
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Patent number: 9045881Abstract: A deployable safety apparatus attached to a vehicle frame includes two or more support components that are coupled to the vehicle frame, extend outwardly from the vehicle frame when the safety apparatus is deployed, and retract inwardly toward the vehicle frame when the safety apparatus is not deployed, or retracted. Barrier components coupled to one or more corresponding support components form a safety barrier surrounding at least a portion of the vehicle when the safety apparatus is deployed and remain in a retracted position near the side of the vehicle when the safety apparatus is in a retracted position (i.e., not deployed). In some embodiments, at least some barrier components are additionally configured to form a fall-prevention barrier extending upward from the vehicle when the safety apparatus is in the retracted position.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2014Date of Patent: June 2, 2015Assignee: Yankee Ridge Solutions, LLCInventors: Jeff Schlueter, Hugh Gallivan
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Patent number: 9039630Abstract: A method of detecting the presence of a sacral nerve in a human subject includes providing an electrical stimulus within an intracorporeal treatment area of the human subject; detecting a physical response of at least one of an external sphincter of the bladder and an external sphincter of the anus; and providing an indication to a user if the detected physical response corresponds to the provided electrical stimulus.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2012Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Assignee: Innovative Surgical Solutions, LLCInventors: Stephen Bartol, Christopher Wybo
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Patent number: 9038303Abstract: Systems, methods, and articles of manufacture for repeating cone-breech firearm systems are provided. A cone-breech firearm system may, for example, comprise a tapered bolt having a cartridge channel that facilitates engagement of an ammunition cartridge with a cartridge seat and/or a plunger-style ejector.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2012Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Assignee: Innovative Tool and Advanced Weapon Solutions, LLCInventor: Clifford W. Olson
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Publication number: 20150136417Abstract: A rigidizer and method for its use in supporting a tubular string during handling operations. The rigidizer includes upper and lower sleeves which pivotally open and close to clamp about the string. The upper and lower sleeves are rigidly connected by a number of structural telescopic legs that allow adjustment to different lengths for accommodating different strings. The rigidizer is installed on the string when the string is in a horizontal position and provides structural support to thin-walled components during upending and handling. Once the string is vertically oriented, the rigidizer is removed prior to being run into a marine riser or well.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2014Publication date: May 21, 2015Applicant: Stingray Offshore Solutions LLCInventor: Matthew S. Elliott
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Publication number: 20150138782Abstract: Provided is a multi-layer reflective coating for application to a lighting housing assembly, including a polymer substrate adjacent a polymer base coat layer applied to the lighting housing. Atop the polymer base coat layer is an aluminum adhesion layer, followed by a diffusive barrier layer, and a silver reflective layer. The aluminum adhesion layer promotes adhesion between the polymer base coat layer and the silver reflective layer. The diffusive barrier layer prevents aluminum and silver interaction, which could form a silver and aluminum alloy. A spectrum tunable layer is applied atop the silver reflective layer for spectrum tuning the silver reflective layer for maximum compatibility with a light emitting diode (LED) lighting source.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2013Publication date: May 21, 2015Applicant: GE Lighting Solutions LLCInventors: Dengke Cai, Gabriel Michael Smith, Xiaomei Lou, Koushik Saha, Mark J. Mayer, Peter W. Brown, Tianji Zhao
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Patent number: 9036212Abstract: A method is disclosed. The method includes generating a Continuous Tone Image (CTI) with all pixel values same as the first gray level and an initial Half Tone Image (HTI) with all pixel values equal to minimum absorptance level, computing a change in pixel error by toggling with all the possible output states and swapping with all neighbor pixels only if the stacking constraint is satisfied, updating the HTI with the maximum error decrease operation and continue to next pixel location till the end criteria is met. Once the end criteria is met, the updated HTI is saved as a final halftone screen for that gray level and copied as the initial HTI for the next gray level along with CTI pixel values updated to the next gray level till the final gray value is reached.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2012Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: Ricoh Production Print Solutions LLCInventors: Kartheek Chandu, Mikel Stanich, Chai Wah Wu, Barry M. Trager
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Patent number: 9037470Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for using automatic speech recognition to analyze a voice interaction and verify compliance of an agent reading a script to a client during the voice interaction. In one aspect of the invention, a communications system includes a user interface, a communications network, and a call center having an automatic speech recognition component. In other aspects of the invention, a script compliance method includes the steps of conducting a voice interaction between an agent and a client and evaluating the voice interaction with an automatic speech recognition component adapted to analyze the voice interaction and determine whether the agent has adequately followed the script. In yet still further aspects of the invention, the duration of a given interaction can be analyzed, either apart from or in combination with the script compliance analysis above, to seek to identify instances of agent non-compliance, of fraud, or of quality-analysis issues.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2014Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: West Business Solutions, LLCInventors: Mark J. Pettay, Fonda J. Narke
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Patent number: 9032771Abstract: A method for bending a workpiece includes positioning a first bending surface adjacent to the workpiece; positioning a second bending surface adjacent to the workpiece; and moving the first bending surface and the second bending surface linearly toward the workpiece while the second bending surface rotates with respect to the first bending surface such that the first bending surface bends a first portion of the workpiece, the second bending bends a second portion of the workpiece, and the first portion of the workpiece, and the second portion of the workpiece are disposed on a first side of a bend line formed on the workpiece by the first bending surface and the second bending surface.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2014Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: Norgren Automation Solutions, LLCInventor: Scott McCallum
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Patent number: 9034255Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and devices for providing microbial control and/or disinfection/remediation of an environment. The methods generally comprise: generating a Purified Hydrogen Peroxide Gas (PHPG) that is substantially free of, e.g., hydration, ozone, plasma species, and/or organic species; and directing the gas comprising primarily PHPG into the environment such that the PHPG acts to provide microbial control and/or disinfection/remediation in the environment, preferably both on surfaces and in the air.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2014Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: Lee Antimicrobial Solutions LLCInventor: James D. Lee
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Patent number: D730277Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2014Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Assignee: Duggal Energy Solutions, LLCInventors: Abinand Rangesh, Fernando Mendoza, Andres Henrique Blohm
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Patent number: D730613Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2014Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Assignee: Viking Solutions, LLCInventor: Ronald R. Woller