Patents Assigned to Systems, LLC
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Patent number: 8199318Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 15, 2008Date of Patent: June 12, 2012Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLCInventors: Mark Edward Conner, Gerry Jay Harvey
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Patent number: 8199113Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 16, 2007Date of Patent: June 12, 2012Assignee: Savant Systems, LLCInventors: Robert P. Madonna, Kevin C. Kicklighter, Gerald W. Shields, Michael C. Silva, Michael E. Noonan
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Publication number: 20120138487Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2012Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: Care H2 Energy Systems, LLCInventor: Paul H. Smith, JR.
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Publication number: 20120137606Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2011Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: All-terior Systems, LLCInventor: Geoffrey C. Mees
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Publication number: 20120141249Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2011Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: GaleMaster Power Systems, LLCInventor: Arthur Carlson
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Publication number: 20120142403Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2011Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: Automated Cash Systems, LLCInventors: JOHN B. PRATHER, WILL W. GRAYLIN, DAVID M. WEISS, STEPHEN L. WARNER, GEORGE J. AKMON, RONALD L. BISHOP
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Publication number: 20120143056Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2011Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: Guided Therapy Systems, LLCInventors: Michael H. Slayton, Peter G. Barthe
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Patent number: 8191975Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 15, 2005Date of Patent: June 5, 2012Assignee: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLCInventor: William P. Amato
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Patent number: 8194290Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 15, 2003Date of Patent: June 5, 2012Assignee: Transpacific Systems, LLCInventor: Shih-Zheng Kuo
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Method and system for using multi-function cards for storing, managing and aggregating reward points
Patent number: 8195507Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 18, 2010Date of Patent: June 5, 2012Assignee: Signature Systems, LLC.Inventor: Richard Postrel -
Patent number: 8186107Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 3, 2006Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: Uni-Systems, LLCInventors: Cyril Silberman, Barton L. Riberich, Lennart Nielsen, Michael Becker, Alan Wilcox, Timothy J. Kline, Neil Tolin, Mark Silvera, Randy Grems
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Patent number: 8190376Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 18, 2009Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: Safer Systems, LLCInventor: Shahryar Khajehnajafi
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Patent number: 8190030Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 13, 2006Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: Optical Air Data Systems, LLCInventors: Lance Richard Leclair, Priyavadan Mamidipudi
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Patent number: 8186623Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 22, 2006Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: GE Aviation Systems, LLCInventor: Michael S. Feldmann
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Patent number: 8186183Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 21, 2009Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: Alliance Laundry Systems LLCInventor: Scott M. Esser
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Patent number: 8188908Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 21, 2010Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: Amtech Systems, LLCInventor: Jeremy A. Landt
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Publication number: 20120130436Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2011Publication date: May 24, 2012Applicant: Aesculap Implant Systems, LLCInventors: Tyler Haskins, Charles Wing
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Patent number: 8184437Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 17, 2010Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Assignee: Pallas Systems, LLCInventor: John D. Berlekamp
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Patent number: 8182182Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 11, 2009Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Assignee: Lock N Load Systems LLCInventors: Thomas A. Tardif, Douglas J. Lambert
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Patent number: 8184781Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 12, 2007Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Assignee: SecuReach Systems, LLCInventors: Steven M. Pap, Eric William Schlueter