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Wearable Device For Feeding and Observing Birds and Other Flying Animals
A device for feeding and observing flying animals comprising a hat, a support mounted on the hat and extending outward from the hat, and a feeder mounted on the support.
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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20110045274 | FUNCTIONALIZED NANOSCALE FIBER FILMS, COMPOSITES, AND METHODS FOR FUNCTIONALIZATION OF NANOSCALE FIBER FILMS Methods are provided for functionalizing nanoscale fibers and for making composite structures from these functionalized nanomaterials. The method includes contacting a network of nanoscale fibers with an oxidant to graft at least one epoxide group to at least a portion ... | 02/24/2011 |
| 20110045161 | Dispensing Nozzle Assembly A dispensing nozzle assembly for dispensing a number of micro-ingredients into a fluid stream. The dispensing nozzle assembly may include a micro-ingredient mixing chamber, a number of micro-ingredient lines in communication with the micro-ingredient mixing chamber such... | 02/24/2011 |
| 20110043316 | OVERLAPPING COMPACT MULTIPLE TRANSFORMERS Systems and methods are provided for overlapping compact multiple transformers. The systems and methods may include a first transformer section that includes a first primary winding section and a first secondary winding, where the first primary winding section is induct... | 02/24/2011 |
| 20110040604 | Systems and Methods for Providing Targeted Content Systems and methods for providing targeted content to a network user. In one embodiment, a method for providing targeted content to a consumer via a network during the consumer's viewing of a webpage can be provided. The method can include aggregating data from one or m... | 02/17/2011 |
| 20110030593 | Method for desulfurizing a fluid and methods for operating a coal combustion system A method for desulfurizing a fluid comprising at least one sulfur compound is provided. The method includes providing an oxide composition comprising at least one byproduct oxide from a process for removing one or more impurities from coal and contacting the oxide compo... | 02/10/2011 |
| 20110030271 | Method for removing impurities from coal in a reaction chamber A method for removing at least one impurity from coal is described herein. The method includes providing coal comprising a plurality of impurities and contacting the coal with an acid solution in a reaction chamber. At least one of the impurities reacts with the acid so... | 02/10/2011 |
| 20110030270 | Methods for removing impurities from coal including neutralization of a leaching solution A method for removing at least one impurity from coal is provided. The method comprises providing coal having a plurality of impurities and contacting the coal with a first leaching solution. The first leaching solution reacts with at least one of the impurities to prod... | 02/10/2011 |
| 20110023974 | Water Injection Manifold Pressure Relief Vent A water injection system positioned about a combustor of a gas turbine engine. The water injection system may include a water manifold and a pressure relief system in communication with the water manifold. The pressure relief system may include a relief vent positioned ... | 02/03/2011 |
| 20110021922 | MONITORING THE FLOW OF FLUID A method of monitoring the intended injection of fluid into a blood vessel during a scanning or imaging procedure, the method including the steps of receiving an indication of the start of an injection of fluid into the blood vessel, measuring the flow velocity in the b... | 01/27/2011 |
| 20110020188 | IGCC WITH CONSTANT PRESSURE SULFUR REMOVAL SYSTEM FOR CARBON CAPTURE WITH CO2 SELECTIVE MEMBRANES An integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC) system involving CO2 capture is provided comprising a CO2-selective membrane, a pre-compressor, and a sulfur gas removal system to selectively remove H2S and CO2 from shifted sy... | 01/27/2011 |
| 20110017090 | WAD-LESS CARTRIDGES AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME This disclosure relates generally to cartridges for use in projectile-launching devices, such as ammunition cartridges, flare cartridges, and the like, including components of the cartridges, and methods for their manufacture. For example, the cartridges of this disclos... | 01/27/2011 |
| 20110014315 | In-mold decoration of composites manufactured by resin infusion between double flexible tooling system A resin infusion system uses a housing that has an upper flexible diaphragm and a lower flexible diaphragm such that the two diaphragms form a cavity. A fiber reinforcement mat is positioned within the cavity as is an optional paint film. A mold is positioned below the ... | 01/20/2011 |
| 20110013433 | Systems, Methods, and Apparatus for Converting Direct Current (DC) Power to Alternating Current (AC) Power Embodiments of the invention can provide systems, methods, and apparatus for converting direct current (DC) power to alternating current (AC) power. According to one embodiment, a system for converting DC power to AC power can be provided. The system can include a DC po... | 01/20/2011 |
| 20110013432 | Systems, Methods, and Apparatus for Operating a Power Converter Embodiments of the invention can provide systems, methods, and apparatus for operating a power converter. According to one embodiment, a system for operating a power converter can be provided. The system can include a direct current (DC) power source with an output elec... | 01/20/2011 |
| 20110008737 | OPTICAL SENSORS FOR COMBUSTION CONTROL Certain embodiments of the invention may include systems and methods for providing optical sensors for combustion control. According to an example embodiment of the invention, a method for controlling combustion parameters associated with a gas turbine combustor is prov... | 01/13/2011 |
| 20110006861 | Liquid Crystalline Polymer and Multilayer Polymer-Based Passive Signal Processing Components for RF/Wireless Multi-Band Applications The present invention provides all organic fully-packaged miniature bandpass filters, baluns, diplexers, multiplexers, couplers and a combination of the above manufactured using liquid crystalline polymer (LCP) and other multilayer polymer based substrates. These device... | 01/13/2011 |
| 20110003245 | TONER FOR PRINTING METHOD AND METHOD FOR ELECTROPHORETIC PRINTING PROCESS Amphiphilic toner which has both hydrophilic groups and lipophilic groups in the molecule, use thereof for an electrophoretic printing process, and method for an electrophoretic printing process using it. The toner is first dispersed in a non-polar carrier liquid, the t... | 01/06/2011 |
| 20110000613 | Heat Seal Die With Compressible Heat Seal Members and Methods of Use Thereof The present application provides improved heat seal dies and methods of use thereof. The heat seal die includes a first heat seal jaw having a first heat sealing surface and a second heat seal jaw having a second heat sealing surface. The second heat seal jaw may have a... | 01/06/2011 |
| 20110000215 | Combustor Can Flow Conditioner The present application provides a combustor for a gas turbine engine. The combustor may include a combustor can with a number of nozzles therein and a flow conditioner positioned around the combustor can. The flow conditioner may include a number of apertures therein.... | 01/06/2011 |
| 20100331813 | Intravascular Cerebral Catheter Device and Method of Use Cerebral Catheter devices and methods for use are provided. The catheter devices provided may include an anti-thrombotic agent coating on the exterior surface. The catheter devices may include unique tip configurations to allow improved fluid delivery capabilities. Furt... | 12/30/2010 |
| 20100331770 | Implantable Drug Delivery Devices and Methods of Making the Same A drug delivery device is provided that includes a device body, a number of solid, compressed drug tablets, and a retention frame. The device body includes a drug reservoir lumen and a retention frame lumen. The number of solid, compressed drug tablets are positioned in... | 12/30/2010 |
| 20100330149 | Solid Drug Tablets for Implantable Drug Delivery Devices A drug dosage form is provided in the form of a solid tablet which is greater than 50% by weight the local anesthetic agent. The local anesthetic agent may be selected from the group consisting of an aminoamide, an aminoester, and a combination thereof. The drug tablet ... | 12/30/2010 |
| 20100329862 | Cooling Hole Exits for a Turbine Bucket Tip Shroud A turbine bucket for a gas turbine engine is described herein. The turbine bucket may include an airfoil, a tip shroud positioned on a tip of the airfoil, and a number of cooling holes extending through the airfoil and the tip shroud. One or more of the cooling holes ma... | 12/30/2010 |
| 20100327534 | MAGNETIC BRUSH SEAL SYSTEM A magnetic brush seal system for use with a rotating component and a stationary component. The magnetic brush seal system may include a brush seal for engagement with the rotating component and a magnetic system positioned about the stationary component. The magnetic sy... | 12/30/2010 |
| 20100326562 | Container Filling Systems and Methods A method of filling a cartridge having one or more pouches. The method may include the steps of placing the pouch on a support, placing a first cartridge half over the pouch and the support, placing the pouch and the first cartridge half on a second cartridge half to fo... | 12/30/2010 |
| 20100326018 | APPARATUS FOR WRAPPING AN ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR DOING SAME A method for wrapping at least a portion of an article (22) including folding the wrapper material (60) to cover at least one first peripheral face (24, 30) such that each one of at least two first wrapper sections extends beyond a respective first ... | 12/30/2010 |
| 20100324977 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING PROMOTIONAL INFORMATION TO A MOBILE ASSET Systems, methods, and apparatus for providing promotion information to a mobile asset are provided by various embodiments of the invention. At least one triggering event for soliciting promotional information may be detected. Based on the detection, a request for promot... | 12/23/2010 |
| 20100324293 | Monofunctionalized Perylenetetracarboxylic Acid Bismides The invention relates to novel perylenetetracarboxylic acid bisimide derivatives with improved performance properties.... | 12/23/2010 |
| 20100320225 | Coffee and Tea Dosing System A doser for dispensing a predetermined dose of material. The doser may include an agitation device, with the material stored in the agitation device, and a dosing block cooperating with the agitation system.... | 12/23/2010 |
| 20100317904 | OLIGOMERIZATION OF ALPHA OLEFINS USING METALLOCENE-SSA CATALYST SYSTEMS AND USE OF THE RESULTANT POLYALPHAOLEFINS TO PREPARE LUBRICANT BLENDS This disclosure provides for alpha olefin oligomers and polyalphaolefins (or PAOs) and methods of making the alpha olefin oligomers and PAOs. This disclosure encompasses metallocene-based alpha olefin oligomerization catalyst systems, including those that include at lea... | 12/16/2010 |
| 20100317598 | Isolated BRCA1 Peptides and Method of Use The invention provides isolated peptides of a BRCA1 domain, which bind to p53 cognate DNA and stimulate transcription activities and cancer cell apoptosis. Nucleic acids encoding the peptides, and methods of expression thereof, are also provided. The invention provides ... | 12/16/2010 |
| 20100315984 | A Method, System and Base Station for Transmitting Broadcast Service Data in a Single Frequency Network A method for transmitting broadcast service data in a single frequency network including a Radio Network Controller and one or more base stations each with a cell including one or more sectors, the method includes: transmitting, by the Radio Network Controller, broadcas... | 12/16/2010 |
| 20100313914 | Pipe Clearing Systems A method of clearing a pipe of contents with an air system. The method may include providing air by the air system at high pressure and low velocity until the contents begin to move within the pipe, providing air by the air system air at low pressure and high velocity u... | 12/16/2010 |
| 20100313572 | OPTICAL INTERROGATION SENSORS FOR COMBUSTION CONTROL Certain embodiments of the invention may include systems and methods for providing optical interrogation sensors for combustion control. According to an example embodiment of the invention, a method for controlling combustion parameters associated with a gas turbine com... | 12/16/2010 |
| 20100313569 | Distributed-Jet Combustion Nozzle A combustion nozzle for use in a turbine. The combustion nozzle may include a center body and a cone extending from the center body. The cone may include a number of apertures positioned therein.... | 12/16/2010 |
| 20100312618 | Transaction System for Use in Authorising Cashless Transactions A transaction system, including: an entry system for reading first identification data from a first device and second identification data from a second device; and a database system for accessing payment account data of a transaction account on the basis of the first an... | 12/09/2010 |
| 20100310813 | LOOP-BACKED CARPET TILES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE Loop backed carpet tiles and methods of producing a carpet tile having a loop backing are provided. In one embodiment, the method includes applying a precoat adhesive, such as a latex, to the base of a carpet substrate; curing the precoat adhesive onto the carpet substr... | 12/09/2010 |
| 20100310729 | Packaged Beverage Having Enhanced Carbon Dioxide Retention, Method For Packaging A Beverage, Container For Packaging A Beverage, And Polyester Composition A packaged aqueous carbonated beverage comprising a container which replaces at least a portion of CO2 that permeates through the container or closure. The container comprises a polyester composition including a polyester suitable for packaging aqueous carbon... | 12/09/2010 |
| 20100308687 | Systems, Methods, and Apparatus for Controlling Key Bar Movement in a Stator Assembly Systems, methods, and apparatus for controlling key bar movement in a stator assembly are provided. According to one embodiment, a stator assembly is provided that includes multiple core ring compression bands longitudinally spaced apart and disposed around a stator cor... | 12/09/2010 |
| 20100305473 | TISSUE CONFORMING MICRONEEDLE DEVICE FOR DRUG DELIVERY OR BIOLOGICAL FLUID COLLECTION Microneedle arrays are provided for use on a contoured or flexible tissue surface. In one embodiment, the microneedle array includes a plurality of microneedles, each having a base portion, a tip end portion distal to the base portion, and body portion therebetween; and... | 12/02/2010 |
