David L Andrus

US Patent:

6547649, Apr 15, 2003

Filed:

Nov 21, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/990018

Inventors:

David J. Andrus - Arvada CO 80004

International Classification:

B24B 100

US Classification:

451 54, 451 87, 451 88, 451451, 209 3, 209214, 209215

Abstract:

A method for recovering noble metal from scrap generated during the manufacture of noble metal units. The method includes providing a cast metal unit such as a dental crown or a jewelry item. The unit is made of some noble metal. The surface of the unit is prepared with an abrading element. A magnetically attractive particulate contaminated scrap is generated. The scrap includes some noble metal and particulate contaminate. The noble metal is magnetically separated from the contaminate. The system includes an abrading element and a rotary tool for operating the element at a speed sufficient to prepare the surface of the units. A collection unit is provided for operation of the element therein. The scrap generated includes a percentage of magnetically attractive contaminate. A refining unit is provided including a magnet positioned therein for magnetically removing the contaminate from the scrap.

US Patent:

20020156709, Oct 24, 2002

Filed:

Oct 29, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/046418

Inventors:

David Andrus - Boulder CO, US
Stephen Jones - Bayswater, GB

Assignee:

Pearl Street Financial Group Ltd.

International Classification:

G06F017/60

US Classification:

705/035000

Abstract:

An investment company receives funds from a plurality of unaffiliated capital markets investors. The investors receiving in return a debt claim against the investment company. The investment company invests a substantial majority of the invested funds from the investment company directly into operating companies as debt obligations of the operating companies for essentially unrestricted use by the operating companies, the terms providing at least one year of relief from repayment of the debt. The investment company receives a security interest in substantially all assets of the operating companies. Out of the invested funds, the investment company purchases an insurance policy for the benefit of the investors. The insurance policy covers the investment company against default by the operating companies and insures repayment to the investor of the funds invested. The insurer of the insurance policy receives benefit of debt and equity interests in the operating companies.

US Patent:

20050043971, Feb 24, 2005

Filed:

Nov 21, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/719741

Inventors:

C. Hendrickson - Zebulon NC, US
William Glynn - Cary NC, US
David Andrus - Boulder CO, US
Gordon Reinert - Boulder CO, US
David Argay - Cary NC, US

International Classification:

G06F017/60

US Classification:

705004000

Abstract:

Methods and a system are disclosed for insuring landscape architectural objects. According to an exemplary embodiment, a value associated with a landscape architectural object is determined. A change in the value of the object is determined over a period of time. A risk-of-loss to the object is determined attributable to an eligible event that can occur over the time period. A cost of an indemnity against a loss to the object is determined from the eligible event over the time period based on the change in value and the risk-of-loss.

US Patent:

20050044050, Feb 24, 2005

Filed:

Aug 18, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/642865

Inventors:

C. Hendrickson - Zebulon NC, US
William Glynn - Cary NC, US
David Argay - Cary NC, US
Gordon Reinert - Boulder CO, US
Kevin Karlin - Highlands Ranch CO, US
David Andrus - Boulder CO, US

International Classification:

G06F017/60
G06F017/00

US Classification:

705400000

Abstract:

Techniques are described for valuing, insuring, and certifying a valuation of landscape architectures. According to exemplary embodiments, a method for valuing landscape architectures includes identifying a landscape architectural object, and determining a future value associated with the landscape architectural object. The determined future value is based on at least one of a material cost associated with the landscape architectural object and an installation cost associated with an installing of the landscape architectural object in a landscape architectural setting. A growth rate is associated with the landscape architectural object, and a size of the object is determined using the growth rate. The material and installation costs can be determined based on at least one of the determined size, aggregate pricing information, and environmental and economic trends.