Patents Assigned to The Source
  • Dual path thermoelectric energy harvester
    Publication number: 20120192910
    Abstract: A thermoelectric energy harvester comprises a cyclic energy input terminal supplying heat energy in a first part of the cycle to a thermal storage reservoir through a low thermal resistance generator. During a second part of the cycle, the thermal storage reservoir returns stored heat energy to the environment through an independent thermal circuit and a higher thermal resistance thermoelectric generator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2011
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Applicant: Perpetua Power Source Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas F. Fowler, Marcus S. Ward, Paul H. McClelland
  • Ionization source apparatus and method for mass spectrometry
    Patent number: 8232520
    Abstract: The invention provides an ionization source for mass spectrometers named Universal Soft Ionization Source (USIS), wherein the ionization chamber combines various physical effects including InfraRed and UltraViolet normal or laser light, ultrasound, electrostatic potential and differential temperature to analyze polar, non-polar, low, medium or high molecular weight molecules, in order to ionize a variety of compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: I.S.B.—Ion Source & Biotechnologies S.r.l.
    Inventor: Simone Cristoni
  • COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ASSOCIATING PRESCRIPTION DATA AND DE-DUPLICATION
    Publication number: 20120185264
    Abstract: A prescription association system and method for grouping together prescription-related transactions and creating groups or “clusters” of prescriptions having similar characteristics. Through an association process, the prescription cluster describes the events surrounding prescription activity. This includes prescribing patterns, payer influences, and patient acceptance of therapy. The same prescription transaction from one data provider may contain additional or different information that can enhance a corresponding duplicate transaction or set of claim lifecycle transactions from another provider. The disclosed processes create unique linking across claims, payers, and patients and form the basis for relating and measuring payer, patient, practitioner, and pharmaceutical promotion influences on healthcare utilization and treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2011
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Applicant: SOURCE HEALTHCARE ANALYTICS, INC.
    Inventors: PETER DEMOGENES, JEFFREY LITTLE, KARIN CHUN HAYES, KEITH SHERIDAN, PAULETTE WEIDMAN
  • Field-deployable electronics platform having thermoelectric power source and electronics module
    Patent number: 8198527
    Abstract: A wrapped thermoelectric power source having an inner and an outer insulator is provided within a housing formed, at least partially, by an upper and lower thermal transfer elements. The thermoelectric power source including a plurality of coupled pairs of thin film materials possessing thermoelectric properties, the pairs disposed on a flexible substrate and electrically coupled in any series/parallel combination, with the flexible substrate wrapped around an inner thermal insulator. The thermoelectric power source may be sized such that at least a portion of an electronics module may be disposed at least partly within the inner thermal insulator. The electronics module is electrically coupled to the thermoelectric power source, and includes components for voltage regulation and/or power conditioning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: Perpetua Power Source Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: R. Jon Hofmeister, Craig V. Lucas, Paul H. McClelland, Marshall Field, Marcus S. Ward
  • Cup Assembly
    Publication number: 20120125989
    Abstract: A cup assembly includes two sleeves, a bottom element, a ring and bosses. The sleeves are made of paper while the ring and bosses are made of a plastic material. The first sleeve is made with a lower edge and an upper edge. The bottom element is attached to the lower edge of the first sleeve. The ring is formed on the upper edge of the first sleeve. The bosses are formed on the first sleeve against the ring. The second sleeve is made of paper with a lower edge and an upper edge. The lower edge of the second sleeve is located against the bosses as the second sleeve is provided around the first sleeve. Thus, an adequate insulating space is defined between the first and second sleeves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicant: POWER SOURCE AND ASSOCIATES CORP.
    Inventor: Sheng-Hung Lin
  • METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REDUCTION OF SCALING IN PURIFICATION OF AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS
    Publication number: 20120125861
    Abstract: A method for removing hydrocarbons and scale forming compounds from tap water, contaminated aqueous solutions, seawater, and saline brines, such as produce water, comprising the addition of carbonate ions by CO2 sparging, or divalent cations, so as precipitate calcium and magnesium carbonates by adjusting pH to about 10.2, thus permanently sequestering CO2 from the atmosphere, and then removing such precipitates sequentially for either sale of disposal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2010
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicant: Sylvan Source, Inc.
    Inventor: Eugene Thiers
  • Printed packaging
    Patent number: 8177066
    Abstract: High visual impact plastic packaging is described as well as methods for producing such packaging. Sealing portions of a package to each other in an interwoven manner is described. Printing on multiple surfaces of a package to obtain appealing visual effects is described. Methods of sealing plastic packages are described, including some that use heat sealing techniques. Plasticized or laminated paperboard materials can be used, as well as plastic materials such as mineral-based materials, polylactic acid, and recycled and/or recyclable polyurethane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: One Source Industries, LLC
    Inventor: Christopher R. Tilton
  • SHOPPING ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20120116916
    Abstract: Shopping systems and methods that automate the merchandise selection process are implemented for producing picking/shipping documents that allow the merchandise to be picked at a warehouse and sent to recipients. The initiator of the process is a purchaser that specifies the recipients' demographics and other parameters as they relate to the merchandise. The purchaser may also specify various constraints that both limit the amount of merchandise selected and filter the merchandise to better match the recipients' requirements as a group.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2011
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Applicant: Donation Source, Inc.
    Inventor: Abbott Fleur
  • Anti-microbial system for input terminal
    Patent number: 8168119
    Abstract: A method and apparatus disinfecting a computer keyboard includes a metal ion treatment applied to the computer keyboard and other user input devices. A further measure taken is the installation of a shutoff mechanism in the link connecting the computer keyboard to the computer system to open the data connections between the keyboard and host system. Another measure is the periodic and reiterated wipedown of the keyboard and ancillary input devices with an antiseptic wipe. The shutoff mechanism is turned off before the wipedown procedure is carried out, to prevent any incidental keyboard entries made during the wipedown process from being transmitted to the host system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Key Source International
    Inventors: Philip J. Bruno, Robert A. D. Schwartz
  • Monitor and control of radio frequency power levels in a GNSS signal distribution system
    Patent number: 8159389
    Abstract: A system and method is provided for monitoring and possibly controlling radio frequency power levels within GNSS signal distribution networks. With respect to GNSS signal distribution networks that re-radiate the GNSS signal, limiting GNSS signals to an intended area is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: GPS Source
    Inventors: Robert Ray Horton, Phillip Wayne Coiner
  • System and method for efficient utilization of energy generated by a utility plant
    Patent number: 8146374
    Abstract: A system and method for improving the efficiency of an existing utility plant by constructing a data center nearby and retrofitting the utility plant to provide electric power and cooling to the data center. The system and method for cooling the data center uses a cooling fluid cooled using energy obtained from a heating fluid. The heating fluid is received from the utility plant. The system and method uses the cooling fluid to dissipate heat from electrical components contained in the data center, including a plurality of computer servers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Source IT Energy, LLC
    Inventor: Herbert B. Zien
  • SOLAR CELL MODULE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20120073629
    Abstract: An improved solar cell module and a method of manufacturing the same are disclosed in the invention. The solar cell modules includes: a solar cell matrix, having a number of conductive wires, for transforming solar energy into electric energy to be outputted; a front sheet, formed on one side of the solar cell matrix, for passing solar light; a back sheet, formed on the other side of the solar cell matrix, for passing solar light; and an isolating cover, covering the solar cell matrix, for protecting the solar cell matrix from stress, humidity and heat. A number of holes are formed through the back sheet and the isolating cover, the conductive wires are soldered with insulated cables passing through the holes, and an adhesive is used to seal the hole and fix the cables.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2010
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: Perfect Source Technology Corp.
    Inventors: Woei-yuan Wu, Chun-yi Lee
  • RECTANGULAR PROTECTIVE FRAME FOR SOLAR CELL MODULE
    Publication number: 20120073630
    Abstract: A rectangular protective frame for a solar cell module is disclosed. The rectangular protective frame for a solar cell module includes: four bar elements, each including: a supporting portion, having an L-shape cross-section, encompassing edges of the solar cell module for supporting the solar cell module; and a body portion, having a rectangular cross-section with a long side connected to the supporting portion for increasing strength of the supporting portion. The rectangular protective frame also includes at least one carrying mechanism, connected to a short side of the body portion of at least one of the four bar elements, having an L-shape cross-section, for preventing fingers from slipping off while carrying the rectangular protective frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2010
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: Perfect Source Technology Corp.
    Inventors: Woei-Yuan WU, Chun-Yi Lee
  • Sampling apparatus and method for sampling
    Patent number: 8141418
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method for sampling from a product flow, where the sampling is performed continuously and where the product is collected in a cup for determining physical conditions, for example, weight in relation to volume, and where the cup is emptied after ending the sampling. The apparatus is provided with at least one sampling cup provided with a filling opening and an emptying opening with different cross-sectional areas. It is not necessary to perform a turning movement of the sampling cup in order to empty it. Instead, preferably, the sampling cup is emptied by opening/uncovering the bottom. Emptying of the cup and subsequent cleaning of the cup are effected with open bottom by passage of the product flow through the cup; but, emptying may also occur in a separate duct.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Source Technology ApS
    Inventor: Thomas Kniep Jørgensen
  • Methods and apparatus for building and executing natural language workflow functions
    Patent number: 8141128
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and apparatuses for building and executing natural language policies. Using the methods and apparatus herein, users can easily program policies in a natural language intuitive manner. The user can program the natural language policy without needing to have technical knowledge of the underlying systems and without the assistance of a technical specialist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Source Code Technologies Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Adriaan Van Wyk, Wolfgang Goldner, Esua De Villers, Wynand du Toit
  • Rotary engine combustion chamber
    Patent number: 8109252
    Abstract: An apparatus for facilitating combustion in a rotary engine with planetary rotors orbiting inside a housing containing a main rotor. In various embodiments, the planetary rotor has a multi-faceted face that engages a bridge during the transition from the compression cycle to the combustion cycle with the bridge and face forming a dynamic seal; the planetary rotor has a face engaging a bridge during the transition from the compression cycle to the combustion cycle such that the bridge and face have a gap that allows gas flow from the trailing volume to the leading volume and the gap is sufficiently small to quench flame propagation from the leading volume to the trailing volume; and/or the face of the planetary rotor opposite a fuel injector has a pocket that allows the fuel cloud to expand without impinging or wetting the face of the planetary rotor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: Power Source Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Barton W. Watkins, Lawrence A. Hendrix
  • Extraction of hydrocarbons from hydrocarbon-containing materials
    Patent number: 8101812
    Abstract: Solvents and methods are provided for extracting a hydrocarbon fraction from a solid, semi-solid, liquid or viscous liquid hydrocarbon-containing material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Green Source Energy LLC
    Inventors: Liang-tseng Fan, Mohammad Reza Shafie
  • Lap desk
    Patent number: D653873
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Prime Source Accessories, Inc.
    Inventors: Jamie Chauss, Lau Yau Shun
  • Bottle wrapper
    Patent number: D656410
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: From The Source, LLC
    Inventor: Aaron L. Snyder
  • Squeezable bottle
    Patent number: D658993
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Source Vagabond Systems Ltd.
    Inventors: Yoram Gill, Roee Bigger, Yariv Sade, Arik Yuval