Patents Assigned to Systems, LLC
  • Methods and devices for testing an optical fiber
    Patent number: 8199318
    Abstract: Methods are provided including the steps of transmitting a beam of light through a length of the optical fiber, reflecting a transmitted beam of light at a second end of an optical fiber such that a highly reflective event reflects the light beam, and identifying the second end of the optical fiber by monitoring at least the reflected light beam. In further examples, devices are provided for removable mounting with respect to an end of an optical connector. Each device comprises a reflective surface configured to provide a highly reflective event to reflect a beam of light back through an optical fiber supported by the optical connector. In further examples, optical assemblies are provided that include an optical connector with an optical fiber and a device with a reflective surface configured to provide a highly reflective event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLC
    Inventors: Mark Edward Conner, Gerry Jay Harvey
  • Programmable on screen display and remote control
    Patent number: 8199113
    Abstract: Both an on screen display and a physical programmable remote control have buttons whose functionality may be dynamically reassigned in accordance with a user's navigation through menu levels, states or across different services. The physical programmable remote control, in conjunction with a TV or other video display, provides an intuitive, heads up experience for the user and eliminates the need for multiple physical remote controls. User profiles and zones may be used to customize a user's remote control functionality based on preferences, access controls, location and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: Savant Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Robert P. Madonna, Kevin C. Kicklighter, Gerald W. Shields, Michael C. Silva, Michael E. Noonan
  • Hydrogen Energy Systems
    Publication number: 20120138487
    Abstract: Hydrogen energy systems for obtaining hydrogen gas from a solid storage medium using controlled laser beams. Also disclosed are systems for charging/recharging magnesium with hydrogen to obtain magnesium hydride. Other relatively safe systems assisting storage, transport and use (as in vehicles) of such solid storage mediums are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2012
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: Care H2 Energy Systems, LLC
    Inventor: Paul H. Smith, JR.
  • JAMB ASSEMBLY FOR FINISHING A PENETRATION IN AN INSULATED CONCRETE FORM STRUCTURE DURING CONSTRUCTION
    Publication number: 20120137606
    Abstract: Jamb connectors for finishing a penetration in concrete or masonry construction, the jamb connectors coupling a first jamb with a second jamb that is adjacent to the first jamb and having a first portion with two segments lying substantially in a same plane and positioned at a predetermined angle from each other, each first portion segment being configured for coupling with an associated surface portion of an associated one of the first and second jambs, and a second portion having two segments that are each coupled to corresponding segments of the first portion, each second portion lying at an angle equal to the predetermined angle from the other second portion and second portion being configured for positioning about the intermediate portions of one of the first and second jambs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2011
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: All-terior Systems, LLC
    Inventor: Geoffrey C. Mees
  • FLUID FLOW CONTROL PROVIDING INCREASED ENERGY EXTRACTION
    Publication number: 20120141249
    Abstract: Systems and methods configured to control ambient fluid flow for increased energy extraction using a turbine are disclosed. In various examples, a system can include a convergent nozzle configured to receive and accelerate an ambient flow of fluid and a turbine including one or more rotor blades. The convergent nozzle can include a configuration having a ratio of a nozzle inlet area to a nozzle outlet area between about 1.5:1 to about 10:1, inclusive. An interior nozzle surface can include one or more contours aligned with a direction of the ambient flow of fluid. The convergent nozzle can include apertures in a region near a nozzle outlet. The apertures can be selectively controlled to draw additional fluid flow into the accelerated flow to avoid excessive stress on turbine components. The rotor blades can have a length equal to or slightly greater than a radius of the nozzle outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2011
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: GaleMaster Power Systems, LLC
    Inventor: Arthur Carlson
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ELECTRONIC FUND TRANSFERS FOR USE WITH GAMING SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20120142403
    Abstract: An electronic fund transfer (EFT) system for managing and transferring electronic funds from a user's financial account to a credit system includes a credit system configured to dispense credit to a user via physical or electronic credit means, an electronic fund transfer (EFT) device, a secure payment gateway configured to connect to the user's financial accounts via a financial asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) network, a host system connected to the credit system via a local network, a funds management portal connected to the host system and the secure payment gateway, and means for transferring electronic funds from the user's financial account to the credit system via the secure payment gateway. The funds management portal accounts and reconciles the transferred electronic funds. All communications between the secure payment gateway and the host system pass through the funds management portal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2011
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: Automated Cash Systems, LLC
    Inventors: JOHN B. PRATHER, WILL W. GRAYLIN, DAVID M. WEISS, STEPHEN L. WARNER, GEORGE J. AKMON, RONALD L. BISHOP
  • Methods and systems for treating plantar fascia
    Publication number: 20120143056
    Abstract: Various embodiments, described herein, provide methods and systems for the treatment of plantar fascia. In some embodiments, a method of non-invasive treatment of plantar fasciacan include the steps of identifying a damage location comprising a planter fascia; directing a conformal distribution of ultrasound energy to the plantar fascia at the damage location; creating a plurality of micro lesions in the plantar fascia at the damage location; initiating healing of a plurality of micro tears in the plantar fascia at the damage location; and sparing intervening tissue between the plantar fascia and a surface of a sole of a foot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2011
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: Guided Therapy Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Michael H. Slayton, Peter G. Barthe
  • Single channel roll stability system
    Patent number: 8191975
    Abstract: A method and system for assessing and preventing overturn of a vehicle, the method and system being particularly suitable for use with commercial vehicles with brake systems typically used in North America, wherein a vehicle equipped with single brake pressure modulator is controlled to increase or decrease brake pressure, depending on braking state, to test vehicle wheel speed by response. If the vehicle wheel speed response indicates the inside wheels of the vehicle are off the ground or only lightly loaded, it may be assumed that the vehicle is approaching overturning. A braking intervention may be then executed by the single brake pressure modulator to prevent the incipient overturn event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC
    Inventor: William P. Amato
  • Image compensation method with correctional gray level values of complete black and/or white
    Patent number: 8194290
    Abstract: An image compensating method. First, multiple scanning lines are used to scan a document and a longitudinal black and white pattern, in order to produce the actual gray level value for multiple pixels with respect to each of the scanning lines and the document, as well as a correctional gray level value for complete black and a correctional gray level value for complete white with respect to the longitudinal black and white pattern. Then, the compensational gray level value with respect to the actual gray level value for each of the pixels is obtained according to the correctional gray level value for complete black, the correctional gray level value for complete white, the theoretical gray level value for complete black, the theoretical gray level value for complete white, and the actual gray level value for each of the pixels. Then, the procedure is complete.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Transpacific Systems, LLC
    Inventor: Shih-Zheng Kuo
  • Method and system for using multi-function cards for storing, managing and aggregating reward points
    Patent number: 8195507
    Abstract: A system and method for operating a reward points accumulation and redemption program wherein a user earns reward points from a plurality of independent reward points issuing entities, with each tracking the user's earned reward points in a user reward point account stored on a multi-function card (such as a frequent flyer account or a credit card loyalty account). The multi-function card is adapted to aggregate some or all of the user's earned reward points from the reward accounts and credit the aggregated points into a single reward exchange account on the multi-function card. The user may then select an item for purchase with the accumulated reward points from the multi-function card. The item is provided to the user in exchange for a subset or all of the reward points from the multi-function card.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Signature Systems, LLC.
    Inventor: Richard Postrel
  • Cable drive and control system for movable stadium roof panels
    Patent number: 8186107
    Abstract: A convertible stadium includes a playing field, a seating area, a stationary roof structure and a large, heavy roof panel mounted for movement with respect to the stationary roof structure, A plurality of cable drums are mounted for movement together with the roof panel. Each cable drum has at least one cable wound thereabout. The cable is secured to the stationary roof structure and is payable from the respective cable drum. The system is designed so as to minimize movement between the cable and the roof panel, so there will be no possibility of frictional engagement therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Uni-Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Cyril Silberman, Barton L. Riberich, Lennart Nielsen, Michael Becker, Alan Wilcox, Timothy J. Kline, Neil Tolin, Mark Silvera, Randy Grems
  • System and method for source identification for a chemical release
    Patent number: 8190376
    Abstract: A system for predicting a source location and release rate of a hazardous substance uses the basic knowledge of meteorological information (wind speed, direction, and stability) and two or more concentration measurements of the chemical released. Horizontal dispersion information obtained from surface meteorological data at sensor locations are used to narrow the search domain for the release location, reducing the computational cost. Each of the possible release locations in the search domain and possible release rates are evaluated in a process that predicts a concentration measurement at a sensor, based on a predicted location and release rate. The location and release rate that results in a least error when compared to an actual concentration measurement at the sensor are chosen as the source of the chemical and the release rate from the source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Safer Systems, LLC
    Inventor: Shahryar Khajehnajafi
  • Single aperture multiple optical waveguide transceiver
    Patent number: 8190030
    Abstract: A single-aperture, multi-axial transceiver is provided that is particularly useful in a LIDAR system for detecting low velocities at increased ranges. The system is particularly useful in systems that are required to measure very low velocities and very short distances as well as to provide an operating range of hundreds of meters. The transceiver uses closely spaced waveguides placed near the focal point of a single objective 8 to form input and detector apertures. Preferably the input and detector apertures are spaced from each other by less than about 80 ?m. In an embodiment using light with a wavelength of 1550 nm, the spacing is preferably about 30 ?m.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Optical Air Data Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Lance Richard Leclair, Priyavadan Mamidipudi
  • Controllable drogue
    Patent number: 8186623
    Abstract: A refueling drogue assembly including a refueling drogue receptacle, a control unit including a duct, and a refueling hose connector adapted to rigidly couple the control unit to an aerial refueling hose. In some embodiments, the control unit is flexibly coupled to the refueling drogue receptacle. In some embodiments, the control unit is adapted to change an orientation of at least a portion of the duct relative to a longitudinal axis of the control unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: GE Aviation Systems, LLC
    Inventor: Michael S. Feldmann
  • Washer extractor door lock
    Patent number: 8186183
    Abstract: A latching and locking mechanism for a door includes a locating pin passing through a portion of a door frame and a handle. A tapered portion formed at an end of the locating pin mates with a tapered opening formed in a casing of the machine to position the door frame relative to the casing. A cam surface defined on the casing engages a latching pin connected to the locating pin and extending radially therefrom adjacent to the tapered portion such that the latching pin pulls the door frame toward the closed position when the handle is rotated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Alliance Laundry Systems LLC
    Inventor: Scott M. Esser
  • System and method for measurement of distance to a tag by a modulated backscatter RFID reader
    Patent number: 8188908
    Abstract: Distance to a modulated backscatter tag is measured with a RFID reader that measures changes in phase with frequency of modulated backscattered RF signals. Measured distances are linked to a specific tag. The effects of other sources of reflected and interfering signals are mitigated. The techniques eliminate the need for high RF bandwidth used in time-of-flight methods, and may be used with linear, limiting or other types of amplifiers in the reader receiver. Unambiguous distance to a tag may be found using the derivative of phase with RF frequency of the modulated signal backscattered by a tag. The distance to a tag can be measured with an accuracy on the order of a centimeter. The techniques utilize the characteristics of cooperative backscatter tags (transponders, labels, etc.). New readers implement the techniques which may use unmodified tags.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Amtech Systems, LLC
    Inventor: Jeremy A. Landt
  • HEAD TO HEAD CONNECTOR FOR BONE FIXATION ASSEMBLIES
    Publication number: 20120130436
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for reinforcing a bone fixation assembly includes a first connector element for coupling to a first bone screw assembly, a second connector element for coupling to a second bone screw assembly, and an elongated connecting element that interconnects the first connector element and second connector element. An end of the first connector element is adapted to engage an elongated fixation element in a first bone screw assembly, and an end of the second connector element is adapted to engage an elongated fixation element in a second bone screw assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2011
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicant: Aesculap Implant Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Tyler Haskins, Charles Wing
  • Modular test systems for severe environments
    Patent number: 8184437
    Abstract: A modular equipment testing apparatus is suitable for use in severe environments. The testing apparatus comprises a base computing unit, an interchangeable test instrument board, and an interchangeable equipment interface pod. The base computing unit and the interchangeable test instrument board are sealed within a computing case. A bottom panel of the computing case is formed of a heat conducting material and acts as a heat sink for removing heat from inside the computing case. The computing case and the equipment interface pod interface to form a hermetically sealed case, which can withstand a drop of 1 meter to a solid surface and immersion to a depth of 0.5 meters in water without damage to components located within the sealed case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Pallas Systems, LLC
    Inventor: John D. Berlekamp
  • Offset hook and fastener system
    Patent number: 8182182
    Abstract: A tie-down strap system, an offset adapter for use with a tie-down strap or rope and kits therefor are disclosed. A tie-down strap system includes an adjustable tie down strap component having a first strap secured on one end to a strap adjusting mechanism and an anchor point connector on an opposite end and a second strap having a free end removably and operably connected to the strap adjusting mechanism and an anchor point connector on an opposite end, the anchor point connector includes an connector body with an opening formed at a first body end to which a strap end is secured, and an elongated end portion extending longitudinally away from the connector body for a predefined distance and offset from the plane of the connector body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Lock N Load Systems LLC
    Inventors: Thomas A. Tardif, Douglas J. Lambert
  • Method and system for communicating information
    Patent number: 8184781
    Abstract: System and method for communicating information from an information provider to a recipient are provided. One illustrative application for the system and method is in a medical practice. The system and method may be used as an automated patient medical information message retrieval system to communicate certain medical information from the medical provider to patients. The system and method permits a provider of medical information, such as a physician's office, to generate messages containing medical information and to deliver the message to a destination mailbox. The patient is provided with a telephone number, personal voice mailbox number, and a personal voice mailbox PIN, to access and retrieve the medical message from the destination mailbox.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: SecuReach Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Steven M. Pap, Eric William Schlueter