Patents by Inventor J. Arnold
J. Arnold has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 8663072Abstract: An exercise device includes first and second coupling systems at each comprise a flexible element. In one implementation, the exercise device further comprises a step height adjustment mechanism. The flexible element of the first and second coupling systems couples at least one crank to a right foot support and a left foot support. The step height adjustment mechanism allows a person to adjust a step height of a path through which the left and right foot supports move.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2012Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Precor IncorporatedInventors: Jonathan M. Stewart, David E. Dyer, Peter J. Arnold
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Patent number: 8642268Abstract: Compositions that are used in nucleic acid amplification in vitro are disclosed, which include a target specific universal (TSU) promoter primer or promoter provider oligonucleotide that includes a target specific (TS) sequence that hybridizes specifically to a target sequence that is amplified and a universal (U) sequence that is introduced into the sequence that is amplified, by using a primer for the universal sequence. Methods of nucleic acid amplification in vitro are disclosed that use one or more TSU oligonucleotides to attached a U sequence to a target nucleic acid in a target capture step and then use a primer for a U sequence in subsequent amplification steps performed in substantially isothermal conditions to make amplification products that contain a U sequence that indicates the presence of the target nucleic acid in a sample.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2012Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignee: Gen-Probe IncorporatedInventors: Steven T. Brentano, Dmitry Lyakhov, James D. Carlson, Norman C. Nelson, Lyle J. Arnold, Jr., Michael M. Becker
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Patent number: 8632631Abstract: High SRI cementitious systems comprising integral concrete coloring admixtures, toppings, dry-shake hardeners, and other cementitious systems are provided. The high-SRI cementitious systems comprise one or more IR reflective pigments and other components to make-up the cementitious system, depending on the application. The high-SRI cementitious systems of the invention may be in the form of mixtures which increase the total solar reflectivity (TSR or albedo) and the Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) of concrete. The high-SRI cementitious systems may be toppings mixed with water for application to existing concrete surfaces, dry-shake hardeners for application to freshly-placed plastic concrete, or the IR reflective pigments may be mixed into integrally colored concrete in various forms, such as conventional cast-in-place concrete, lightweight concrete, pervious concrete and concrete building panels, pavers or masonry units.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2012Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: L. M. Scofield CompanyInventors: Stanley G. Stratton, Phillip J. Arnold, James K. Crawford, Pritam S. Dhaliwal, Martin Ellis Wild
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Publication number: 20130309673Abstract: Compositions, reaction mixtures, and methods for performing an amplification reaction, including multiplex amplification reaction, wherein the method comprises using one or more amplification oligomer complexes comprising linked first and second amplification oligomer members. In one aspect, the amplification oligomer complex is hybridized to a target nucleic acid, the target nucleic acid with hybridized amplification oligomer complex is then captured, and other components are washed away. Target sequences of the target nucleic acids are pre-amplified to generate a first amplification product. The first amplification product is amplified in one or more secondary amplification reactions to generate second amplification products.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2013Publication date: November 21, 2013Applicant: Gen-Probe IncorporatedInventors: Steven T. BRENTANO, Dmitry LYAKHOV, Norman C. NELSON, James D. CARLSON, Michael M. BECKER, Lyle J. ARNOLD, JR.
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Patent number: 8512955Abstract: Compositions, reaction mixtures, and methods for performing an amplification reaction, including multiplex amplification reaction, wherein the method comprises using one or more amplification oligomer complexes comprising linked first and second amplification oligomer members. In one aspect, the amplification oligomer complex is hybridized to a target nucleic acid, the target nucleic acid with hybridized amplification oligomer complex is then captured, and other components are washed away. Target sequences of the target nucleic acids are pre-amplified to generate a first amplification product. The first amplification product is amplified in one or more secondary amplification reactions to generate second amplification products.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2010Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignee: Gen-Probe IncorporatedInventors: Steven T. Brentano, Dmitry Lyakhov, Norman C. Nelson, James D. Carlson, Michael M. Becker, Lyle J. Arnold, Jr.
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Publication number: 20130210585Abstract: An exercise device comprises first and second crank arms configured to rotate 180 degrees out of phase with respect to one another about a first axis; a track; first and second foot links, first and second footpads carried by the first and second foot links between the first link portion and the second link portion and first and second front arms. Each of the first and second foot links has a first link portion that moves along the track while pivoting. Each of the first and second front arms has a first arm portion pivotally coupled to one of the foot links and a second arm portion pivotally coupled one of the crank arms. In one embodiment, a disc rotates in response to movement of the first foot link along the track, wherein a magnet facing the disc forms an eddy brake.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2012Publication date: August 15, 2013Applicant: PRECOR INCORPORATEDInventor: PETER J. ARNOLD
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Patent number: 8467489Abstract: A data clock recovery system is provided. A phase detector is configured to sample an input data stream by way of a data clock and a second clock to generate a first signal indicating whether a data clock lags or leads a preferred phase of the data clock in relation to an input data stream. A phase controller is configured to process the first signal to shift a phase of the second clock toward a second preferred phase, and to shift a phase of the data clock toward the first preferred phase after the shifting of the phase of the second clock.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2005Date of Patent: June 18, 2013Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Dacheng (Henry) Zhou, Barry J. Arnold
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Patent number: 8419598Abstract: An elliptical exercise device including a frame having a pivot axis, a foot link, a coupling, a swing arm, an engagement mechanism, and a guide system. The foot link has rearward, forward and foot support portions. The foot support portion has a central location. The coupling couples the rearward portion to the pivot axis so that the rearward portion of each foot link travels in a closed path relative to the pivot axis. The engagement mechanism has a first portion coupled to the swing arm and a second portion coupled to the foot link at a location rearward of the central location. The guide system supports the forward portion of the foot link along a preselected reciprocating path of travel as the rearward portion of the foot link travels along its path of travel. The guide system is selectably positionable in a plurality of different positions.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2006Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: Precor IncorporatedInventors: David E. Dyer, Gregory B. May, Peter J. Arnold, Jonathan M. Stewart, Robert Silbernagel
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Publication number: 20130035676Abstract: A laser can produce pulses of light energy to eject a volume of the tissue, and the energy can be delivered to a treatment site through a waveguide, such as a fiber optic waveguide. The incident laser energy can be absorbed within a volume of the target tissue with a tissue penetration depth and pulse direction such that the propagation of the energy from the tissue volume is inhibited and such that the target tissue within the volume reaches the spinodal threshold of decomposition and ejects the volume, for example without substantial damage to tissue adjacent the ejected volume.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2011Publication date: February 7, 2013Applicant: Precise Light Surgical, Inc.Inventors: Gerald Mitchell, Kenneth J. Arnold
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Patent number: 8366824Abstract: High SRI cementitious systems comprising integral concrete coloring admixtures, toppings, dry-shake hardeners, and other cementitious systems are provided. The high-SRI cementitious systems comprise one or more IR reflective pigments and other components to make-up the cementitious system, depending on the application. The high-SRI cementitious systems of the invention may be in the form of mixtures which increase the total solar reflectivity (TSR or albedo) and the Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) of concrete. The high-SRI cementitious systems may be toppings mixed with water for application to existing concrete surfaces, dry-shake hardeners for application to freshly-placed plastic concrete, or the IR reflective pigments may be mixed into integrally colored concrete in various forms, such as conventional cast-in-place concrete, lightweight concrete, pervious concrete and concrete building panels, pavers or masonry units.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2009Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignee: L. M. Scofield CompanyInventors: Stanley G. Stratton, Phillip J. Arnold, James K. Crawford, Pritam S. Dhaliwal, Martin Ellis Wild
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Publication number: 20130019781Abstract: High SRI cementitious systems comprising integral concrete coloring admixtures, toppings, dry-shake hardeners, and other cementitious systems are provided. The high-SRI cementitious systems comprise one or more IR reflective pigments and other components to make-up the cementitious system, depending on the application. The high-SRI cementitious systems of the invention may be in the form of mixtures which increase the total solar reflectivity (TSR or albedo) and the Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) of concrete. The high-SRI cementitious systems may be toppings mixed with water for application to existing concrete surfaces, dry-shake hardeners for application to freshly-placed plastic concrete, or the IR reflective pigments may be mixed into integrally colored concrete in various forms, such as conventional cast-in-place concrete, lightweight concrete, pervious concrete and concrete building panels, pavers or masonry units.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2012Publication date: January 24, 2013Applicant: L. M. SCOFIELD COMPANYInventors: Stanley G. Stratton, Phillip J. Arnold, James K. Crawford, Pritam S. Dhaliwal, Martin Ellis Wild
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Publication number: 20130023384Abstract: An exercise device includes first and second coupling systems at each comprise a flexible element. In one implementation, the exercise device further comprises a step height adjustment mechanism. The flexible element of the first and second coupling systems couples at least one crank to a right foot support and a left foot support. The step height adjustment mechanism allows a person to adjust a step height of a path through which the left and right foot supports move.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2012Publication date: January 24, 2013Inventors: Jonathan M. Stewart, David E. Dyer, Peter J. Arnold
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Patent number: 8317663Abstract: An exercise device includes a flexible support element and a step height adjustment mechanism. The flexible support element couples at least one crank to a right foot support and a left foot support. The step height adjustment mechanism allows a person to adjust a step height of a path through which the left and right foot supports move.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2010Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Precor IncorporatedInventors: Jonathan M. Stewart, David E. Dyer, Peter J. Arnold
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Patent number: 8303470Abstract: An exercise device includes a flexible support element and a step height adjustment mechanism. The flexible support element couples at least one crank to a right foot support and a left foot support. The step height adjustment mechanism allows a person to adjust a step height of a path through which the left and right foot supports move.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2011Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: Precor IncorporatedInventors: Jonathan M. Stewart, David E. Dyer, Peter J. Arnold
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Publication number: 20120264122Abstract: Compositions that are used in nucleic acid amplification in vitro are disclosed, which include a target specific universal (TSU) promoter primer or promoter provider oligonucleotide that includes a target specific (TS) sequence that hybridizes specifically to a target sequence that is amplified and a universal (U) sequence that is introduced into the sequence that is amplified, by using a primer for the universal sequence. Methods of nucleic acid amplification in vitro are disclosed that use one or more TSU oligonucleotides to attached a U sequence to a target nucleic acid in a target capture step and then use a primer for a U sequence in subsequent amplification steps performed in substantially isothermal conditions to make amplification products that contain a U sequence that indicates the presence of the target nucleic acid in a sample.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2012Publication date: October 18, 2012Applicant: GEN-PROBE INCORPORATEDInventors: Steven T. BRENTANO, Dmitry LYAKHOV, James D. CARLSON, Norman C. NELSON, Lyle J. ARNOLD, JR.
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Publication number: 20120255701Abstract: Certain embodiments of a melting and casting apparatus comprising includes a melting hearth; a refining hearth fluidly communicating with the melting hearth; a receiving receptacle fluidly communicating with the refining hearth, the receiving receptacle including a first outflow region defining a first molten material pathway, and a second outflow region defining a second molten material pathway; and at least one melting power source oriented to direct energy toward the receiving receptacle and regulate a direction of flow of molten material along the first molten material pathway and the second molten material pathway. Methods for casting a metallic material also are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2011Publication date: October 11, 2012Applicant: ATI Properties, Inc.Inventors: Travis R. Moxley, Lanh G. Dinh, Timothy F. Soran, Edmund J. Haas, Douglas P. Austin, Matthew J. Arnold, Eric R. Martin
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Patent number: 8279119Abstract: Systems and methods for mapping a structure detect wireless signals, including at least one multipath signal that has experienced at least one reflection against a portion of the structure prior to the detection. The wireless signals are analyzed to estimate reflection points for the multipath signal(s), and a map of at least the portion of the structure is generated based on the estimated reflection points.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2008Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc.Inventors: John M. Elwell, Jr., Donald E. Gustafson, J. Arnold Soltz
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Patent number: 8274735Abstract: The present invention facilitates improvements in laser ablation of solid samples to be analyzed by an external inductively coupled plasma (ICP) emission spectrometer, ICP/mass-spectrometer (ICP-MS), or flowing afterglow (FAG) mass spectrometer (FAG-MS) for elemental analysis (ICP and ICP-MS) or molecular analysis (FAG-MS). A novel invention mirror-with-hole beam combiner eliminates chromatic aberration in the invention sample view and allows rad-hardening the laser ablation invention for use in a radiation hot cell for analysis of high activity nuclear waste. Many other novel invention rad-hardening attributes facilitate a comprehensive rad-hardened laser ablation system (the world's first).Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2008Date of Patent: September 25, 2012Inventors: Robert C. Fry, Steven K. Hughes, Madeline J. Arnold, Michael R. Dyas
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Patent number: 8272412Abstract: Elastomer compositions and products formed therefrom, the compositions including one or more elastomers and glass microfibers having an average fiber diameter of no more than about 5 ?m and an average length of between about 5 and 200 ?m, wherein the glass microfibers are directionally oriented within the elastomer composition. Alternatively, the average length of the glass microfibers may be between 5 and 100 ?m or in other embodiments, between about 10 and 70 ?m. The elastomer compositions may be used to form products that include a tire tread or a support member within the sidewall of a tire. The glass microfibers may be oriented in, inter alia, a substantially circumferential orientation, a tread thickness orientation or at a 45° orientation in a plane formed between the tread thickness and circumferential orientations or in a sidewall thickness direction.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2009Date of Patent: September 25, 2012Assignee: Michelin Recherche et Technique S.A.Inventors: Brian R. Bergman, Jesse J. Arnold
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Publication number: 20120234441Abstract: A heavy vehicle tire tread constituted from a material based upon a rubber composition, the composition comprising, per 100 parts by weight of elastomer, between 35 and 60 phr of a solution polymerized styrene-butadiene rubber having a styrene content of between 10 wt. % and 35 wt. % and between 35 and 60 phr of a polybutadiene. The composition may further include between 45 and 110 phr of silica and between (1.94×10?3/n)(S) and (2.55×10?3/n)(S) moles of a sulfur-containing organosilicon compound as a silane coupling agent per 1 kg of the silica, wherein n is a number of silicon atoms in a molecule of the silane coupling agent and S is a CTAB surface area in m2/g of the silica. The rubber composition may be cured with a sulfur curing system comprising a sulfenamide accelerator and between 0.3 and 0.8 phr of free sulfur, wherein a ratio of the sulfenamide accelerator and the sulfur is between 2 and 7.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2009Publication date: September 20, 2012Inventors: Jeremey J. Mehlem, Jesse J. Arnold