Patents by Inventor Steven TO

Steven TO 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).

  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING OPERATOR PERFORMANCE
    Publication number: 20140315164
    Abstract: System and method for improving operator performance are provided. According to one embodiment, the method includes monitoring operation of a machine operated by an operator, analyzing performance of the operator based on the operation of the machine, rating the performance of the operator according to a plurality of skill levels, and adjusting capabilities of the machine according to the rating. Based on at least one of the analysis or the rating, the operator is provided with individualized guidance, which is configured to assist the operator to improve the performance of the operator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2013
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.
    Inventors: Steven David JONES, Todd Bartholomew SMITH, Brad Robert VAN DE VEER
  • DRUG ELUTING GRAFT CONSTRUCTS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20140315847
    Abstract: The present invention provides, in certain aspects, medical graft products that incorporate multiple drug depots in and/or on the products. One such product is a sheet graft construct, for example for tissue support that includes a sheet graft material with a plurality of drug depots. The drug depots can be hardened deposits formed directly onto the sheet graft material and/or can be capable of eluting a drug for a minimum of 72 hours.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Inventors: Rhonda Peck, Bhavin Shah, Umesh H. Patel, Krista Gearhart, Steven Charlebois, Keith Milner, Eric J. Rodenberg
  • SECURE REMEDIATION OF DEVICES REQUESTING CLOUD SERVICES
    Publication number: 20140317413
    Abstract: In accordance with embodiments disclosed herein, there are provided systems, apparatuses, and methods for implementing secure remediation of devices requesting cloud services. For example, in one embodiment, such means may include means for receiving, at a services provider, a request for services from a client; means for requesting authentication from the client to verify the client is one of a plurality of known subscribers of the services; means for requesting attestation to verify compliance of the client with a policy specified by the services provider; means for receiving an attestation confirmation from an attestation verifier, the attestation confirmation verifying compliance of the client with the policy specified by the services provider; and means for granting the client access to the services requested.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2012
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Inventors: Steven Deutsch, Abhilasha Bhargav-Spantzel
  • ELECTROCHEMICAL SENSORS AND A METHOD FOR THEIR MANUFACTURE
    Publication number: 20140311903
    Abstract: The invention provides electrochemical-based modules useful for the determination of an analyte in a bodily fluid sample. The modules of the invention provide opposed electrodes, but the contact areas for making electrical contact between the electrodes and the analyte measurement device are coplanar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2012
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Inventors: Steven John Setford, Scott J. Sloss
  • TREATMENT OF POULTRY FOR REDUCING THE FEED CONVERSION RATE OR FOR REDUCING THE INCIDENCE OF ASCITES
    Publication number: 20140316004
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the non-therapeutic treatment of poultry for the purpose of reducing the conversion rate of the feed used to raise the poultry. The treatment includes orally administering at least one glycine compound to the poultry, which glycine compound corresponds to the following formula (I) or to a salt thereof: wherein R1 and R2 are independently an alkyl, an alkenyl or a hydroxyalkyl radical containing 1 to 18, preferably 1 to 6 carbon atoms or wherein R1 and R2 form jointly together with the N atom a heterocyclic 5- or 6-membered ring. The glycine compound is preferably N,N-dimethylglycine (DMG). The invention also relates to the therapeutic and second medical use of that glycine compound to reduce the incidence of ascites, and to a feed for poultry containing an amount of that glycine compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: TAMINCO N.V.
    Inventors: Geert JANSSENS, Isabelle KALMAR, Peter ROOSE, Steven SEGERS, Piet VANNESTE
  • IMPRINT APPARATUS AND ARTICLE MANUFACTURING METHOD
    Publication number: 20140312532
    Abstract: Provided is an imprint apparatus that imprints a pattern formed on a mold onto a substrate. The imprint apparatus includes a substrate holder that holds the substrate and can move in a direction along the surface of the substrate; a gas supply unit for supplying a gas into a space between a pattern part of the mold and the substrate; and a wall part that is disposed so as to enclose the space that is supplied with gas, wherein at a position opposed to the substrate and the mold, the wall part faces the substrate holder or the substrate with a gap therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicants: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA, Molecular Imprints, Inc.
    Inventors: Makoto Mizuno, Tsuyoshi Arai, Yukio Takabayashi, Steven C. Shackleton, Byung-Jin Choi
  • INTEGRAL LIQUID-COOLANT PASSAGEWAYS IN AN X-RAY TUBE
    Publication number: 20140311697
    Abstract: Integral liquid-coolant passageways in an x-ray tube. In one example embodiment, an x-ray tube includes a can at least partially defining an evacuated enclosure, a cathode at least partially positioned within the evacuated enclosure, and an anode at least partially positioned within the evacuated enclosure. The can has first integral liquid-coolant passageways formed therein. The can is configured to have a liquid coolant circulated through the first integral liquid-coolant passageways to thereby cool the can without the can being submersed in a liquid coolant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Travis Lee Astle, David Craig Smith, Lawrence Wheatley Bawden, Jeffrey Steven Wassom
  • FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS FOR PET DETECTORS
    Publication number: 20140312238
    Abstract: A PET or SPECT radiation detector module (50) includes an array of detectors (54, 58) and their associated processing circuitry are connected by a flexible cable having releasable connectors. A method of mounting and dismounting includes mounting a radiation detector array in a support structure in a diagnostic scanner, connecting one end of a flexible connector to the detector array, and connecting the other end of the flexible connector to its associated circuitry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2012
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Inventors: Jinling Liu, Bjoern Weissler, Steven R. Martin, Volkmar Schulz, Pierre Klaus Gebhardt, Peter Michael Jakob Dueppernbecker, Wolfgang Renz
  • PROCESS TO REMOVE PRODUCT ALCOHOLS FROM FERMENTATION BROTH
    Publication number: 20140311889
    Abstract: The present invention relates to processes to remove butanol and other product alcohols from a fermentation broth employing vacuum vaporization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2012
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Inventors: Joseph J. Zaher, Steven Christopher Barr, Robert W. Sylvester, Aidan Hurley
  • Aircraft System for Reduced Observer Visibility
    Publication number: 20140312169
    Abstract: An aircraft apparatus is disclosed that has a fuselage boom having proximal and distal ends, a wing coupled to a proximal end of the fuselage boom and at least one transparent stabilizer coupled to a distal end of the fuselage boom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Inventors: Christopher Eugene Fisher, Steven Bradley Chambers, Pavil Belik, Austin Craig Gunder, John Peter Zwaan
  • Interleukin-31 Monoclonal Antibody
    Publication number: 20140315251
    Abstract: An isolated antibody that specifically binds to at least one of canine Interleukin-31 (IL-31) or feline IL-31 is provided. Such antibodies can be in the form of diagnostic and/or veterinary compositions useful for treating a pruritic and/or allergic condition in dogs or cats.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Inventors: Gary F. Bammert, Steven A. Dunham
  • Combine Harvester with a Knife Drum
    Publication number: 20140311115
    Abstract: An agricultural machine suitable for the harvesting of grain-like crops, comprising a header, the header comprising a first cutting device whose position is determined by the adjustable height of the header, and a second cutting device, comprising a knife drum that is rotatably mounted in a housing, which via rollers or equivalent supports can move over the ground at different heights of the header, and wherein the housing of the knife drum on the back of the header is connected via at least two coupling systems, each of these systems comprising a lower and an upper support arm pivotally connected to the header, and with the housing of the knife drum, whereby the position of the housing remains substantially unaltered by the different height settings of the header.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2012
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicants: Ennepetaler Schneid-und Mähtechnik GmbH & Co. KG, CNH Industrial Belgium nv
    Inventors: Didier O.M. Verhaeghe, Bart M.A. Missotten, Nick Hollevoet, Steven Jonckheere, Tim Willems, Jolan Heyns
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING MOMENT OF IMPACT AND/OR STRENGTH OF A SWING BASED ON ACCELEROMETER DATA
    Publication number: 20140315641
    Abstract: An example system and method is provided for detecting a moment of impact and/or strength of a swing based on moving a hand-held device including an accelerometer arrangement. A moment and a magnitude of simulated striking of the object are determined based on one or more accelerometer arrangement outputs resulting from the moving of the hand-held device. Using one or more of aural, visual and tactile outputs, the striking of the object is simulated in accordance with the determined moment of simulated striking and the determined magnitude of the simulated striking.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Inventor: Steven RABIN
  • Thermal Ribbon Analysis
    Publication number: 20140311259
    Abstract: Thermal ribbon analysis is achieved via various approaches.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Inventors: David B. Johnson, Robert M. Lupa, Kevin D. Melotti, Mitchell M. Rohde, Steven M. Rohde, Christopher M. Showers, Michael G. Ploof
  • COMBINED IRRIGATION AND RINSING TUBE SET
    Publication number: 20140316205
    Abstract: A combined tube set for a disposable water bottle for a medical instrument includes a cap with threads suitable for attachment to various water bottles. The combined tube set provides a first tube set for rinsing that includes an air and water tubes, and air/water connector The combined tube set also provides a second tube set for irrigation that includes an irrigation connector, backflow valve(s), and flexible tubing section. In some embodiments, the tube set can provide warm and/or humid gas to the endoscope.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Inventors: Travis Henry Bendele, Christopher Steven Adams, Dina Grudo, Don Byrne, Leon Russ Smith
  • ENABLING INTERACTION BETWEEN SOCIAL NETWORK USERS DURING SYNCHRONOUS DISPLAY OF VIDEO CHANNEL
    Publication number: 20140317660
    Abstract: The current subject matter describes displaying multimedia data on a graphical user interface of a user device (for example, a smart television set) during a display of a video channel in accordance with an aesthetic display design and based on effective interaction between the user device and an input device (for example, remote control device) configured to interact with the user device. Related methods, apparatuses, systems, techniques and articles are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2013
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: LiveRelay Inc.
    Inventors: KaYeung Cheung, Long Chain Lee, Steven Lee Shen
  • System for Manufacturing a Reinforcement
    Publication number: 20140311080
    Abstract: A structural element for constructing an auxiliary means for the manufacture of a reinforcement includes at least one coupling point for coupling the structural element to another structural element. The structural element is formed from a basic element. The structural element may further include a holding means for holding a reinforcement rod. A method for constructing an auxiliary means and a method for manufacturing a reinforcement are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Inventor: Steven Edward Kelly
  • SPRAY COATING SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20140314952
    Abstract: A spray coating system includes a rotating spray head and a transfer assembly. The spray head is coupled with a spray nozzle that directs spraying of a fluid multi-component product onto an interior surface of a structure. The spray head rotates around a longitudinal axis in order to cause the spray nozzle to also rotate around the longitudinal axis while spraying the multi-component product onto the interior surface of the structure. The transfer assembly is fluidly coupled with the spray nozzle and supplies plural different fluids that form the multi-component product to the spray nozzle. The transfer assembly supplies the different fluids that form the multi-component product to the spray nozzle without mixing the different fluids with each other prior to the different fluids being disposed proximate to the at least one spray nozzle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: Hartman Walsh Corp.
    Inventors: Steven D. Chism, Joshua D. Chism, Owen Hattemar, Andrew Jenkins
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGEMENT AND TROUBLESHOOTING OF A PROCESSING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20140317743
    Abstract: The present invention includes an apparatus connected to a processing system including a data collector to gather and store data regarding operation of the processing system, a device relationship manager to send data regarding the operation of the processing system to a remote administrative console, and a security policy manager to control the sending of data regarding the operation of the processing system by the device relationship manager to the remote administrative console based on a security policy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: NetApp, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven D. Yee, Rod Bagg, Michael E. Powers, Joseph A. Thomson, Richard L. Ehrhart, James M. Korntved, Brian M. Hackworth, Pradeep Kalra, Diptish Datta
  • ORTHOPEDIC WALKING BOOT WITH HEEL CUSHION
    Publication number: 20140310993
    Abstract: An orthopedic walking boot, comprising a base to support a user's foot, the base having a section configured to support the user's posterior portion of the heel; a support assembly extending from the base to support the user's lower leg; and a heel cushion arranged with said section of the base to engage the user's posterior portion of the heel, the heel portion having a free edge configured to flex.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Inventors: Steven L. HECKER, Tracy E. GRIM, Kenji WATABE, Ryan C. COHN, Tim CROWLEY, Veneza YUZON