公开(公告)号：US20130212180A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-15

申请号：US13852166

申请日：2013-03-28

Applicant: James Duncan Work ,  Allen Blue ,  Reid Hoffman

Inventor： James Duncan Work ,  Allen Blue ,  Reid Hoffman

IPC: H04L29/08

CPC classification number: G06F16/24578 ,  G06F16/2365 ,  G06F16/248 ,  G06F16/951 ,  G06F16/9535 ,  G06F16/955 ,  G06F16/958 ,  G06Q10/00 ,  G06Q10/1053 ,  G06Q30/0201 ,  G06Q50/01 ,  H04L51/32 ,  H04L65/403 ,  H04L67/22 ,  H04L67/306

Abstract: A method and system for evaluating the reputation of a member of a social networking system is disclosed. Consistent with an embodiment of the invention, one or more attributes associated with a social networking profile of a member of a social network are analyzed. Based on the analysis, a ranking, rating or score is assigned to a particular category of reputation. When requested, the ranking, rating or score is displayed to a user of the social network.

公开(公告)号：US20130007050A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-03

申请号：US13532641

申请日：2012-06-25

Applicant: James Duncan Work

Inventor： James Duncan Work

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06Q10/1053 ,  G06F16/245 ,  G06Q10/10 ,  G06Q50/01 ,  H04L51/32

Abstract: Matches between search queries and potential targets of such search queries are automatically brokered by (i) comparing search criteria specified in the search queries with profile criteria describing the potential targets, and (ii) reporting instances of acceptable correspondence between the search criteria and the profile criteria, provided that access controls associated with the profile criteria of the targets permit such reporting in light of access levels assigned to the Search inquiries. Initiators, using client applications at various remote locations, may formulate the search queries and the brokering may be performed at one or more server locations communicatively coupled (e.g., via the Internet) thereto. The profile criteria may include portions of rich descriptive profiles of the potential targets.

Abstract translation: 通过（i）将搜索查询中指定的搜索标准与描述潜在目标的简档标准进行比较，以及（ii）报告搜索条件和简档之间可接受的对应关系的实例，搜索查询与此类搜索查询的潜在目标之间的匹配将自动进行交易 标准，条件是与目标的配置文件标准相关联的访问控制允许根据分配给搜索查询的访问级别进行此类报告。 在各个远程位置使用客户端应用的发起者可以制定搜索查询，并且可以在通信地耦合（例如，经由因特网）到其上的一个或多个服务器位置执行代理。 简档标准可以包括潜在目标的丰富描述性简档的部分。

公开(公告)号：US20120226319A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-06

申请号：US13040035

申请日：2011-03-03

Applicant: Will Armstrong ,  Thomas Carls ,  John A. Cowan ,  James Duncan ,  Richard A. Hynes ,  Anthony J. Melkent ,  Jean-Pierre Mobasser ,  D. Ha Silcox, III

Inventor： Will Armstrong ,  Thomas Carls ,  John A. Cowan ,  James Duncan ,  Richard A. Hynes ,  Anthony J. Melkent ,  Jean-Pierre Mobasser ,  D. Ha Silcox, III

IPC: A61B17/88 ,  A61F2/44 ,  A61B17/70

CPC classification number: A61F2/447 ,  A61B17/7059 ,  A61B17/808 ,  A61F2/30771 ,  A61F2/30965 ,  A61F2/442 ,  A61F2/4611 ,  A61F2002/2817 ,  A61F2002/2835 ,  A61F2002/3008 ,  A61F2002/30365 ,  A61F2002/30383 ,  A61F2002/30517 ,  A61F2002/30542 ,  A61F2002/30576 ,  A61F2002/30578 ,  A61F2002/30629 ,  A61F2002/30777 ,  A61F2002/30779 ,  A61F2002/3082 ,  A61F2002/30904 ,  A61F2002/3093 ,  A61F2002/4475 ,  A61F2002/4622 ,  A61F2002/4623 ,  A61F2002/4627 ,  A61F2220/0008 ,  A61F2310/00017 ,  A61F2310/00023 ,  A61F2310/00293 ,  A61F2310/00329 ,  A61F2310/00353 ,  A61F2310/00359 ,  A61F2310/00365 ,  A61F2310/00371 ,  A61F2310/00377

Abstract: Systems, methods and devices for providing stabilization between first and second vertebrae are provided. More particularly, in one form a system includes an implant configured to be positioned in a disc space between the first and second vertebrae and a freestanding plate for engagement with extradiscal surfaces of the first and second vertebrae. The system also includes an insertion instrument with an engaging portion configured to releasably engage with the implant and the plate such that the implant and plate can be positioned together relative to the first and second vertebrae. In one aspect, an angular orientation of the implant relative to the plate is adjustable when the implant and the plate are engaged by the instrument. In this or another aspect, the implant and plate are held in a contiguous relationship when engaged by the instrument. However, different forms and applications are also envisioned.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于提供第一和第二椎骨之间的稳定性的系统，方法和装置。 更具体地，在一种形式中，系统包括构造成定位在第一和第二椎骨之间的盘空间中的植入物和用于与第一和第二椎骨的椎间盘外表面接合的独立板。 该系统还包括具有接合部分的插入器具，该接合部分构造成与植入物和板可释放地接合，使得植入物和板可相对于第一和第二椎骨定位在一起。 在一个方面，当植入物和板被仪器接合时，植入物相对于板的角度取向是可调节的。 在这个或另一方面，当由仪器接合时，植入物和板被保持在连续的关系中。 但是，也可以设想不同的形式和应用。

公开(公告)号：US20110179162A1

公开(公告)日：2011-07-21

申请号：US12696334

申请日：2010-01-29

Applicant: Mark G. Mayo ,  James Duncan ,  Pedro Palazón Candel ,  Jason A. Hoffman ,  David P. Young

Inventor： Mark G. Mayo ,  James Duncan ,  Pedro Palazón Candel ,  Jason A. Hoffman ,  David P. Young

IPC: G06F9/50 ,  G06F15/173 ,  G06F12/08

CPC classification number: G06F9/5077 ,  G06F9/45558 ,  H04L12/1822 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L29/08072 ,  H04L29/0809

Abstract: Systems and methods to manage workloads and hardware resources in a data center or cloud. In one embodiment, a method includes a data center having a plurality of servers in a network. The data center provides a virtual machine for each of a plurality of users, each virtual machine to use a portion of hardware resources of the data center. The hardware resources include storage and processing resources distributed onto each of the plurality of servers. The method further includes sending messages amongst the servers, some of the messages being sent from a server including status information regarding a hardware resource utilization status of that server. The method further includes detecting a request from the virtual machine to handle a workload requiring increased use of the hardware resources, and provisioning the servers to temporarily allocate additional resources to the virtual machine, wherein the provisioning is based on status information provided by one or more of the messages.

Abstract translation: 管理数据中心或云中的工作负载和硬件资源的系统和方法。 在一个实施例中，一种方法包括具有网络中的多个服务器的数据中心。 数据中心为多个用户中的每一个提供虚拟机，每个虚拟机使用数据中心的一部分硬件资源。 硬件资源包括分布在多个服务器中的每一个上的存储和处理资源。 该方法还包括在服务器之间发送消息，一些消息从服务器发送，包括关于该服务器的硬件资源利用状态的状态信息。 该方法还包括检测来自虚拟机的请求以处理需要更多使用硬件资源的工作负载，以及提供服务器以临时分配额外的资源给虚拟机，其中所述供应基于由一个或多个 的消息。

公开(公告)号：US20110179134A1

公开(公告)日：2011-07-21

申请号：US12696802

申请日：2010-01-29

Applicant: Mark G. Mayo ,  James Duncan ,  Pedro Palazón Candel ,  Jason A. Hoffman ,  David P. Young

Inventor： Mark G. Mayo ,  James Duncan ,  Pedro Palazón Candel ,  Jason A. Hoffman ,  David P. Young

IPC: G06F15/167 ,  G06F15/173

CPC classification number: G06F9/5077 ,  G06F9/45558 ,  H04L12/1822 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L29/08072 ,  H04L29/0809

Abstract: Systems and methods to manage workloads and hardware resources in a data center or cloud. In one embodiment, a method includes a data center having a plurality of servers in a network. The data center provides a virtual machine for each of a plurality of users, each virtual machine to use a portion of hardware resources of the data center. The hardware resources include storage and processing resources distributed onto each of the plurality of servers. The method further includes sending messages amongst the servers, some of the messages being sent from a server including status information regarding a hardware resource utilization status of that server. The method further includes detecting a request from the virtual machine to handle a workload requiring increased use of the hardware resources, and provisioning the servers to temporarily allocate additional resources to the virtual machine, wherein the provisioning is based on status information provided by one or more of the messages.

Abstract translation: 管理数据中心或云中的工作负载和硬件资源的系统和方法。 在一个实施例中，一种方法包括具有网络中的多个服务器的数据中心。 数据中心为多个用户中的每一个提供虚拟机，每个虚拟机使用数据中心的一部分硬件资源。 硬件资源包括分布在多个服务器中的每一个上的存储和处理资源。 该方法还包括在服务器之间发送消息，一些消息从服务器发送，包括关于该服务器的硬件资源利用状态的状态信息。 该方法还包括检测来自虚拟机的请求以处理需要更多使用硬件资源的工作负载，以及提供服务器以临时分配额外的资源给虚拟机，其中所述供应基于由一个或多个 的消息。

公开(公告)号：US20100297896A1

公开(公告)日：2010-11-25

申请号：US12441518

申请日：2007-09-14

Applicant: Ian James Duncan

Inventor： Ian James Duncan

IPC: B63H21/30

CPC classification number: B63H23/321 ,  B63H3/002 ,  B63H3/02

Abstract: A mount for supporting part of a marine drive system to a marine hull, the mount comprising a rigid outer housing (832) defining a radially outer circumferential surface on its radially inner surface, a resilient mounting (831) disposed radially within the outer housing and defining a radially inner circumferential surface, the marine drive system passing through and supported by the resilient mounting in use, wherein a circumferential radial gap is provided either between the resilient mounting and the rigid outer housing or within the resilient mounting.

Abstract translation: 一种用于将船舶驱动系统的一部分支撑到海洋船体的安装座，其包括限定其径向内表面上的径向外圆周表面的刚性外壳体（832），径向设置在外壳体内的弹性安装件（831） 限定径向内周表面，所述船用驱动系统在使用中通过并由所述弹性安装件支撑，其中在所述弹性安装件和所述刚性外壳体之间或所述弹性安装件内设置圆周径向间隙。

公开(公告)号：US20100173416A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-08

申请号：US12520970

申请日：2008-01-11

Applicant: Rajiv Gupta ,  Stephen Lewis Leckenby ,  Phillip James Duncan ,  Ryan Andrew Annear ,  Daniel Patrick Torpy ,  Chong Kean Ooi ,  Michael John Tomlinson ,  Leon Raj ,  Graeme John Cross ,  Kenneth Andrew Nicoll ,  Wayne Richard Cheetham ,  Michael Craig Lovett ,  Colin William Potter

Inventor： Rajiv Gupta ,  Stephen Lewis Leckenby ,  Phillip James Duncan ,  Ryan Andrew Annear ,  Daniel Patrick Torpy ,  Chong Kean Ooi ,  Michael John Tomlinson ,  Leon Raj ,  Graeme John Cross ,  Kenneth Andrew Nicoll ,  Wayne Richard Cheetham ,  Michael Craig Lovett ,  Colin William Potter

IPC: C12M1/26 ,  C12N5/00

CPC classification number: C12Q1/24 ,  C12M33/02 ,  C12M33/06 ,  C12M41/48

Abstract: An apparatus for inoculating and streaking a solid growth culture medium in a plate, the streaking using a streaking applicator having a line of resiliently and flexibly supported spaced apart contact surfaces, the apparatus including: (a) an inoculating and streaking station including: a plate work position having a notional action line fixed in two dimensions (x,y) in a predetermined position; and a plate rotation device for rotating a positioned plate to cause streaking; (b) a sensor capable of locating the surface of the medium in a positioned plate to thereby determine for that plate, prior to inoculation and streaking of that plate, the third dimension (z) of the action line; (c) an inoculating device capable of dispensing inoculum, along the action line, on the surface of the medium in the positioned plate; and (d) a streaking device capable of moving the streaking applicator such that its line of spaced apart contact surfaces contacts, along the action line, the surface of the medium in the positioned plate, prior to rotation of the positioned plate for streaking.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在板中接种和条纹固体生长培养基的设备，所述条纹使用具有弹性和柔性支撑的间隔开的接触表面线的条纹涂抹器，所述设备包括：（a）接种和条纹站，包括：板 具有在预定位置上以二维（x，y）固定的名义动作线的工作位置; 以及用于旋转定位的板以产生条纹的板旋转装置; （b）传感器，其能够将介质的表面定位在定位的板中，从而在该板的接种和划痕之前确定该板的动作线的第三维度（z）; （c）能够沿着动作线分配接种物在定位板上的介质表面上的接种装置; 以及（d）能够移动条纹涂抹器的条纹装置，使得它们的间隔开的接触表面线在定位板的旋转之前沿着作用线接触定位板中的介质的表面以进行条纹。

公开(公告)号：US07716130B2

公开(公告)日：2010-05-11

申请号：US11653306

申请日：2007-01-16

Applicant: William James Duncan

Inventor： William James Duncan

IPC: G06Q40/00

CPC classification number: G06Q20/28 ,  G06Q20/10 ,  G06Q20/102 ,  G06Q20/367 ,  G06Q20/40 ,  G06Q30/0213 ,  G06Q30/0215 ,  G06Q30/0222 ,  G06Q30/0234 ,  G06Q30/0235 ,  G06Q30/0239 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  G06Q30/0601 ,  G06Q40/00 ,  G06Q50/188

Abstract: Methods and systems consistent with the present invention overcome the shortcomings of existing trading systems by providing an invoiceless trading system that creates incentives for customers to pay suppliers within a predetermined period of time, such as a settlement period. Specifically, the invoiceless trading system enables a customer to obtain a discount on orders placed with suppliers in return for an immediate payment (e.g., within 24 hours) by the customer. The supplier receives payment within the predetermined period of time, and the customer receives additional cash benefits by providing an early payment to the supplier. To communicate with and transfer funds between customers and suppliers, the invoiceless trading system may use an electronic gateway and a settlement bank. In addition to creating an incentive to embrace e-commerce, both customers and suppliers avoid the need to manually process orders and use invoices to complete transactions.

Abstract translation: 与本发明一致的方法和系统通过提供无意义的交易系统克服了现有交易系统的缺点，该系统为客户在预定时间段内（诸如结算期）支付供应商的激励。 具体而言，无声交易系统使客户可以获得与供应商订单相关的订单折扣，以便客户立即付款（例如，24小时内）。 供应商在预定的时间内收到付款，客户通过向供应商提供早期付款而获得额外的现金福利。 为了与客户和供应商沟通和转移资金，无声交易系统可以使用电子网关和结算银行。 除了鼓励接受电子商务外，客户和供应商都不需要手动处理订单并使用发票来完成交易。

公开(公告)号：US20100099181A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-22

申请号：US12520974

申请日：2008-01-11

Applicant: Rajiv Gupta ,  Stephen Lewis Leckenby ,  Phillip James Duncan ,  Ryan Andrew Annear ,  Colin William Potter

Inventor： Rajiv Gupta ,  Stephen Lewis Leckenby ,  Phillip James Duncan ,  Ryan Andrew Annear ,  Colin William Potter

IPC: C12M1/26

CPC classification number: G01N1/31 ,  A61B10/0096 ,  B01L3/52 ,  B01L9/00 ,  B01L2300/0609 ,  C12M33/04 ,  C12M99/00

Abstract: A cartridge for holding and dispensing streaking applicators for an automated streaking apparatus having a cartridge holder, the cartridge including: a case with a dispensing end, a longitudinal axis and an elongate slot generally parallel to the longitudinal axis, the dispensing end including an applicator dispensing position where one applicator can be at least partially accessible from outside the case; and an applicator support member constrained within the case for longitudinal movement therein and being able to carry a stack of applicators; the elongate slot being capable of operatively receiving a biasing member when the cartridge is in the cartridge holder to urge the support member towards the dispensing end and an applicator into the dispensing position.

Abstract translation: 一种用于保持和分配用于具有盒保持器的自动条纹装置的条纹涂抹器的盒，所述盒包括：具有分配端，纵向轴线和大致平行于纵向轴线的细长槽的壳体，分配端包括施加器分配 其中一个施加器可以至少部分地从壳体外部接近; 以及限制在所述壳体内用于在其中纵向运动并且能够承载一堆施加器的施加器支撑构件; 当盒位于盒保持器中时，细长槽能够可操作地接收偏置构件，以将支撑构件推向分配端，并将施加器推入分配位置。

公开(公告)号：US20100075552A1

公开(公告)日：2010-03-25

申请号：US12441507

申请日：2007-09-14

Applicant: Ian James Duncan

Inventor： Ian James Duncan

IPC: B63H3/00

CPC classification number: B63H25/42 ,  B63H3/04 ,  B64C11/06 ,  B64C11/32 ,  B64C27/39

Abstract: A propeller (1) comprising a hub, and a plurality of fins (3) extending radially outwards from the hub, wherein each fin is moveably connected to the hub such that, during rotation of the propeller, the dihedral of each fin can be altered and controlled over a working range by movement of that fin about one or more axes of rotation (BB).

Abstract translation: 包括轮毂的螺旋桨（1）和从轮毂径向向外延伸的多个翅片（3），其中每个翼片可移动地连接到轮毂，使得在螺旋桨旋转期间，可以改变每个翅片的二面体 并且通过该翅片围绕一个或多个旋转轴线（BB）的移动来控制在工作范围内。