Brown, TX
Blake S. Brown, Houston, TX US
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20110190518 | Propylene oxide process - A process for producing propylene oxide from propylene is disclosed. The process comprises reacting propylene and an oxidant selected from the group consisting of hydrogen peroxide and oxygen in a slurry comprising a catalyst and a solvent having a boiling point of 110° C. or lower to produce a reaction mixture. The reaction mixture including the catalyst is distilled to produce a vapor stream comprising propylene, propylene oxide, and at least a portion of the solvent, and a slurry stream comprising the solvent and the catalyst. At least a portion of the slurry stream is recycled to the reaction step. | 08-04-2011 |
Bobby Brown, Lubbock, TX US
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20110167562 | Tilting Bed - A bed includes a deck assembly that is supported by a base assembly. The base assembly includes a tilting actuator assembly. The base assembly is coupled to the deck assembly so that the deck assembly can be tilted from a prone position to an upright position. The base assembly and the deck assembly are coupled so that there are no easily accessible pinch points therebetween. | 07-14-2011 |
Bryan Brown, Rosenberg, TX US
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20110240128 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING OPERATION OF A PILOT-CONTROLLED PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE - A method for determining effective area coefficient for a pilot operated safety relief valve. The relief valve may have a piston with an upper surface area, an inlet, and a dome. The method may include determining a total force acting on the piston (F | 10-06-2011 |
Carlton Brown, San Antonio, TX US
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20120262628 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HOME AUTOMATION - A home automation system and method are disclosed for configuring a device state including but not limited to receiving an input from the client device at the server, configuring the device state in the database at the server in accordance with the input, and sending the configured device state from the server to the client device. | 10-18-2012 |
Carlton L. Brown, San Antonio, TX US
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20140020033 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HOME AUTOMATION - A home automation system and method are disclosed for configuring a device state including but not limited to receiving an input from the client device at the server, configuring the device state in the database at the server in accordance with the input, and sending the configured device state from the server to the client device. | 01-16-2014 |
Carlton Ligar Brown, San Antonio, TX US
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20080291894 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO COMMUNICATE USING A MULTI-FIDELITY AUDIO GATEWAY - Methods and apparatus to communicate using a multi-fidelity audio gateway are described. One example method receives information associated with at least one communication service via a multi-fidelity audio gateway and selects at least one communication path for use by the gateway device based on the communication service. | 11-27-2008 |
20090064258 | System and Method for Sending and Receiving Text Messages via a Set Top Box - A method for sending text messages from an IPTV receiver is disclosed and includes detecting that a text button is pressed at an IPTV remote control device associated with the IPTV receiver and displaying a text window at a display device coupled to the IPTV receiver. Text messages can be sent and received via the text window. | 03-05-2009 |
Cecil Brown, San Antonio, TX US
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20110319972 | VENOUS WARMING DEVICE - An apparatus for increasing venous blood flow to an extremity of a patient is disclosed. The apparatus includes a forced heated air unit, and a detachable transparent housing having an opening through which the extremity of the patient may be introduced in to the detachable transparent housing. | 12-29-2011 |
Chandra Brown, Houston, TX US
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20110262686 | High Tensile Strength Article with Elastomeric Layer - The present invention is an article of a film or sheet or a laminate of the film or sheet with nonwoven facing layer(s). The film or sheet is a blended compound of selectively hydrogenated thermoplastic block copolymer, a tackifying resin, and polyolefin and/or polystyrene, that has superior tensile strength and a good balance of good elasticity, low stiffness and good adhesion. | 10-27-2011 |
Charles W. Brown, Plano, TX US
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20130179562 | NETWORK AUDITING TOOL - A method, performed by a computer device, may include scanning a network of digital cross connect devices to identify an open port and determining that the identified open port has been designated as unavailable in a provisioning database. The method may further include determining that the identified open port corresponds to a recoverable port and recovering the identified open port by designating the identified open port as available in the provisioning database, in response to determining that the identified open port corresponds to a recoverable port. | 07-11-2013 |
Christopher P. Brown, Flower Mound, TX US
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20130158875 | PRODUCTION LOGGING TOOL AND METHOD FOR ANALYZING A PRODUCED FLUID - Disclosed are a production logging tool and method for evaluating fluid produced from a formation of an oilfield. The fluid is measured by a water sensor to determine if the fluid is water, and a chloride sensor to determine chloride levels of the fluid. Based on the chloride levels of the fluid, it can be determined whether the fluid is naturally occurring water, or if the fluid is an injection fluid. | 06-20-2013 |
Clifford Brown, Harker Heights, TX US
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20130154350 | MARINE BATTERY INTERCONNECTION SYSTEM - A marine electrical system may include a first electrical subsystem and a second electrical subsystem. A jumper switching device may be interposed between the first and second subsystem. The jumper switching device may have normally open contacts. The first electrical subsystem may remain electrically independent from the second electrical subsystem except when the normally open contacts of the jumper switching device are closed. | 06-20-2013 |
Craig Brown, Cypress, TX US
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20120287039 | USER INTERFACE FOR APPLICATION SELECTION AND ACTION CONTROL - Example embodiments disclosed herein relate to a computing device including a processor and a machine-readable storage medium, which may include instructions for displaying a first interface area in a user interface, the first interface area including a plurality of application selection controls, each corresponding to an application accessible to the computing device. The storage medium may further include instructions for displaying a second interface area in the user interface, the second interface area including a plurality of action controls, wherein each action control is associated with a function of the application corresponding to a currently-selected application selection control. Finally, the storage medium may include instructions for displaying a third interface area in the user interface, the third interface area comprising an interface of the application corresponding to the currently-selected application selection control. Example methods and machine-readable storage media are also disclosed. | 11-15-2012 |
20120306751 | KEYBOARD ILLUMINATION - Embodiments provide methods, apparatuses, and systems for illuminating a plurality of keys. The keys are illuminated in accordance with pattern. In various embodiments, the illumination of the keys is in response to a display control signal. | 12-06-2012 |
Craig T. Brown, Houston, TX US
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20110258537 | GESTURE BASED EDIT MODE - A system and method for document editing. A system includes an operator input device, a processor, gesture recognition program, and an edit mode program. The operator input device that senses gestures and multiple simultaneous touch points. The processor is coupled to the operator input device. The processor executes the gesture recognition program, which recognizes inputs from the input device. The gesture recognition program recognizes a predetermined edit mode gesture and, based only on the gesture, causes the processor to execute the edit mode program. The edit mode program provides a plurality of document editing functions for modifying a currently displayed document. | 10-20-2011 |
20140313663 | PORTABLE COMPUTING DEVICE DOCK - A portable computing device dock has a deck movable between a raised position in which an upper surface of the deck extends at or above a height of projections such that no projections extend through and above the deck and a lowered position in which the projections extend through the upper surface of the deck. | 10-23-2014 |
Daniel M. Brown, Grand Prairie, TX US
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20130112157 | OZONE-AIDED COMBUSTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - An ozone-aided combustion system and method that provides for increased fuel efficiency and reduces the hydrocarbon output in internal combustion engines is disclosed. The system/method incorporates pre-combustion ozone production via an ozone generator to improve the ignition/combustion cycle in an internal combustion engine. Some preferred embodiments incorporate an air dryer for reducing the moisture content of the incoming air to improve ozone production over a range of ambient humidity conditions. Alternate preferred embodiments may incorporate a hydrolysis unit to generate dry oxygen to be added to the intake air stream of the ozone generator and/or hydrogen to be added to the downstream exhaust of the ozone generator to both enhance the production of ozone, improve the combustion efficiency of the internal combustion engine and to reduce the pollution generated by the engine. Computer control of the air dryer, ozone generator, and/or hydrolysis unit is anticipated as well as integration with vehicle control computers via standardized bus interfaces such as OBD-II. | 05-09-2013 |
Darrell Maurice Brown, Keller, TX US
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20110106281 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONVEYING AUDIO SIGNALS FROM AN INPUT LOCUS TO AN OUTPUT LOCUS - An apparatus for conveying audio signals from an input locus to an output locus remote from the input locus includes: (a) a multi-pin unit configured for receiving at least three signal paths at the input locus, including at least two audio signal paths for conveying the audio signals and at least one ground path; (b) at least one cable unit coupled with the multi-pin unit, substantially spanning an interval between the multi-pin unit and the output locus, and presenting the at least three signal paths at the output locus; (c) a connector pin unit coupled with the at least one cable unit at the output locus, and presenting the at least three signal paths in a single-pin configuration; and (d) a filter unit coupled with the at least one cable unit for filtering at least one predetermined signal component from the at least two audio signal paths. | 05-05-2011 |
David J. Brown, Brownsville, TX US
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20090191022 | LOCKING REFRIGERATOR OR FREEZER BOX - A storage system allows secured attachment in a device, such as a refrigerator, a freezer, a medical cart or the like, having a shelf comprising spaced-apart wire rack ribs. The storage system has a body with top and bottom walls, side walls, a rear wall, and an open front face opposite the rear wall, the top wall having a pair of spaced-apart apertures. A front door, hingedly attached to the body, is sized to fully close the front face when attached thereto. The body is attached to the shelf using a screw and a screw-retaining member, with the screw-retaining member operating to secure the ribs of the shelf between itself and the body. A screw, with its head located inside the body, passes through one of the apertures and is threadingly secured to the screw-retaining member. | 07-30-2009 |
Dennis V. Brown, Plano, TX US
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20080204030 | Battery tester with promotion feature - Battery maintenance equipment is provided for use in maintaining storage batteries. The battery maintenance equipment includes battery maintenance circuitry. A redemption code output is provided and configured to provide an output having a redeemable value in response to the battery maintenance circuitry. A method includes outputting a redemption code in response to usage of battery maintenance equipment. | 08-28-2008 |
20100289498 | BATTERY TESTER WITH PROMOTION FEATURE - Battery maintenance equipment is provided for use in maintaining storage batteries. The battery maintenance equipment includes battery maintenance circuitry. A redemption code output is provided and configured to provide an output having a redeemable value in response to the battery maintenance circuitry. A method includes outputting a redemption code in response to usage of battery maintenance equipment. | 11-18-2010 |
Derek Brown, Houston, TX US
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20080296022 | Method for Treating Subterranean Formation - A method is provided for treating a subterranean formation penetrated by a well bore comprising the steps of: | 12-04-2008 |
Deryl K. Brown, Southlake, TX US
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20090063367 | DETERMINING TAILORED PRICING FOR RETAIL ENERGY MARKET - A method of pricing energy includes determining a price for supplying energy to a consumer over a future term based on at least a forecasted cost of energy and a forecasted energy usage of the consumer. The method further includes automatically determining an updated price for supplying energy based on at least the forecasted energy usage of the consumer used in initially determining the price. The method further includes outputting the updated price for supplying energy. | 03-05-2009 |
20090063369 | AUTOMATICALLY REFRESHING TAILORED PRICING FOR RETAIL ENERGY MARKET - Methods and systems for managing product development processes are provided. A method for providing energy pricing includes receiving a pricing component. The method also includes automatically determining multiple prices for supplying energy. Each price may be determined for a different energy consumer and may be based at least on information about the consumer and the pricing component. The method further includes outputting the plurality of prices for supplying energy. | 03-05-2009 |
Eric Brown, Houston, TX US
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20130210852 | METHODS FOR TREATING INFECTION - The present invention provides new methods and kits for treating and preventing bacterial infection. | 08-15-2013 |
Ernest Brown, Sugar Land, TX US
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20110240163 | FIBRE OPTIC TAPE ASSEMBLY - An optical fibre tape assembly for attaching an optical fibre to the surface of a pipe comprising; at least one optical fibre; and a tape having an attachment means to enable attachment of the tape to the pipe; wherein the optical fibre runs longitudinal along the tape and is integral with the tape. | 10-06-2011 |
Garrick Brown, Mansfield, TX US
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20080245486 | Mounting system for window treatment - An adjustable mounting system for use with a variety of window treatments comprises a head rail, an adjustable support rod, and one or more clips for coupling the support rod to the head rail. The mounting system is preferably non-invasive and does not damage window casings. The mounting system may be installed very quickly and easily, without the need for any tools. The head rail is adapted for use with a wide variety of window treatment assemblies. | 10-09-2008 |
20080245940 | MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR WINDOW TREATMENT - An adjustable mounting system for use with a variety of window treatments comprises a head rail, an adjustable support rod, and one or more clips for coupling the support rod to the head rail. The mounting system is preferably non-invasive and does not damage window casings. The mounting system may be installed very quickly and easily, without the need for any tools. The head rail is adapted for use with a wide variety of window treatment assemblies. | 10-09-2008 |
Greg N. Brown, Round Rock, TX US
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20100111777 | Low cost wet lime/limestone/sodium FGD system - An FGD system is provided which can be retrofitted on existing utility coal-fired boilers. The design is based on a horizontal co-current scrubber capable of generating a pressure rise across the absorber. Modifications to existing plant equipment are minimized by the co-current horizontal scrubber design. The system includes features, which eliminate much equipment typically associated with other FGD designs, and reduces the use of support equipment such as tanks, agitators, and pumps. It also minimizes or eliminates the need for new buildings. | 05-06-2010 |
Gregory S. Brown, Flint, TX US
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20120253524 | Method of Adaptive Control of a Bypass Damper in a Zoned HVAC System - A zoned HVAC system comprises an HVAC unit including a climate control system and an air mover. In addition, the system comprises a supply air duct in fluid communication with the outlet of the HVAC unit. Further, the system comprises a return air duct in fluid communication with the inlet of the HVAC unit. Still further, the system comprises a plurality of zones positioned between the supply air duct and the return air duct. Moreover, the system comprises a bypass duct extending between the supply air duct and the return air duct. The bypass duct includes an active bypass damper having an open position, a closed position, and a plurality of partially opened positions. The system also comprises a control device configured to control the position of the bypass duct. | 10-04-2012 |
20140090408 | System and Method for Managing HVAC Excess Air Condition - A heating, ventilation, and/or air conditioning (HVAC) system includes a bypass duct configured to selectively receive a bypass airflow therethrough in response to a supply air pressure of the HVAC system and a supply air temperature of the HVAC system. | 04-03-2014 |
20150060037 | Method of Adaptive Control of a Bypass Damper in a Zoned HVAC System - A zoned HVAC system comprises an HVAC unit including a climate control system and an air mover. In addition, the system comprises a supply air duct in fluid communication with the outlet of the HVAC unit. Further, the system comprises a return air duct in fluid communication with the inlet of the HVAC unit. Still further, the system comprises a plurality of zones positioned between the supply air duct and the return air duct. Moreover, the system comprises a bypass duct extending between the supply air duct and the return air duct. The bypass duct includes an active bypass damper having an open position, a closed position, and a plurality of partially opened positions. The system also comprises a control device configured to control the position of the bypass duct. | 03-05-2015 |
Herman Reese Brown, Pearland, TX US
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20100250468 | SYSTEM TO FORM AN ACTUAL SALES OR DELIVERY VALUE FOR ALL COMPONENTS OF A COMMINGLED HYDROCARBON FLUID STREAM - A system to form an actual sales value or actual delivery value for all components of a commingled hydrocarbon fluid stream using mass, volume and energy, to create a theoretical commingled hydrocarbon fluid stream molecular composition and present the information on individual components in the commingled hydrocarbon fluid stream instantaneously to a buyer and a seller. | 09-30-2010 |
James M. Brown, Richland Hills, TX US
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20120073237 | Pipe Support System - A pipe support system is shown which is used to support an exposed pipe on a surrounding support surface such as the roof of a building. The device includes strut support with a base having a flat bottom for resting on the roof, an upright member of a given length which is connectable to the base at one extent and to a U-shaped channel region at an opposite extent. A pair of the strut supports can be placed in side-by-side relationship with a length of strut material passing between the two and forming a horizontal support surface for supporting the exposed pipe on the roof The length of the upright member can be altered by a user at a job site to thereby provide a device having a desired overall height. | 03-29-2012 |
James Michael Brown, Lago Vista, TX US
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20110232548 | METHOD FOR IMPROVING THE EFFICIENCY OF HEAT TRANSFER IN A FURNACE - An additive having as components, at least two metal oxides selected from iron, manganese, cobalt, and copper oxide, may be added to a fuel to reduce the brightness of ash produced therewith. Further, the additive serves to increase the heat transfer efficiency of furnaces. | 09-29-2011 |
20120018159 | Polymer Hydration Method - Disclosed is a method of rapidly hydrating a hydratable polymer, which method involves irradiating with radio frequency electromagnetic radiation, a mixture of at least the polymer and an aqueous hydrotreating medium to form a viscosified mixture of at least aqueous hydrotreating medium and hydrated polymer. Related methods of treating a subterranean formation and continuously hydrotreating a subterranean formation are also revealed. | 01-26-2012 |
20130315277 | Method for Evaluating Additives Useful for Improving the Efficiency of Heat Transfer in a Furnace and Systems for Performing Same - Additives for improving furnace heat transfer efficiency may be effectively screened for effectiveness by heating the additive, optionally mixed with ash, to the operating temperature of the furnace and measuring its relative emissivity. Additives that have lower emissivity at furnace operating temperatures may be useful for improving furnace heat transfer efficiency as compared to those that have higher emissivity. | 11-28-2013 |
20140084206 | Treating Additives for the Deactivation of Sulfur Species Within a Stream - There is provided, in one form, a method for at least partially deactivating a sulfur species from a stream, such as but not limited to a hydrocarbon stream, an aqueous stream, and mixtures thereof. A treating mixture may be introduced into the stream in an amount effective to at least partially deactivate the sulfur species from the stream. The treating mixture may include a compound having the general formula: | 03-27-2014 |
Jarvis J. Brown, Houston, TX US
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20130111805 | AVIATION GASOLINE - A high octane non-leaded gasoline meeting ASTM D910 LL standard is provided that includes a base gasoline fuel having a minimum MON of 96.5 and meeting the ASTM D910 standard. An octane-boosting component is mixed with the base gasoline fuel that raises the MON above 99.6 and the blended fuel complies with ASTM D910. The octane-boosting component is selected from a group including an additive, TEL only and a TEL containing gasoline. | 05-09-2013 |
Jeff David Brown, Lindale, TX US
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20130219706 | Fastener and Material Remover - An apparatus for removal of fasteners. The apparatus comprises a motor, a rotary drive shaft, a striker mechanism operable to convert rotary motion into reciprocating linear motion and a reciprocating shear blade shaped and sized to shear off fasteners or split materials. | 08-29-2013 |
Jeffery W. Brown, Coppell, TX US
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20110173117 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING RETRIEVAL REQUESTS - A system for processing transaction data is provided. The system includes a substitute draft system that receives a retrieval request and generates a substitute draft in response to the retrieval request. The system also includes a merchant interface that is connected to the retrieval system. The merchant interface generates a merchant request in response to the retrieval request. The system thus allows a substitute draft to be generated in response to the retrieval request that may eliminate the need for a merchant response with a sales draft to the request. The system provides for higher and more efficient completion of retrieval requests by ensuring that such retrieval requests receive at least a substitute draft response. By providing at least a substitute draft response to the card user, a chargeback for no response is avoided. | 07-14-2011 |
20120290458 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING RETRIEVAL REQUESTS - A system for processing transaction data is provided. The system includes a substitute draft system that receives a retrieval request and generates a substitute draft in response to the retrieval request. The system also includes a merchant interface that is connected to the retrieval system. The merchant interface generates a merchant request in response to the retrieval request. The system thus allows a substitute draft to be generated in response to the retrieval request that may eliminate the need for a merchant response with a sales draft to the request. The system provides for higher and more efficient completion of retrieval requests by ensuring that such retrieval requests receive at least a substitute draft response. By providing at least a substitute draft response to the card user, a chargeback for no response is avoided. | 11-15-2012 |
Jimmy M. Brown, Pearland, TX US
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20120110815 | Rivet Press - A device for pressing out rivets from a work piece wherein the device comprises a C shaped frame with two oppositely aligned end. One tool end is fabricated to accept a threaded rod. By turning the threaded rod, the rod end extends toward a second tool end. The second tool end contains an orifice which can accept a hollow bushing. The threaded rod can be fitted with a press pin matching the diameter of the rivet. The threaded rod can be turned with a ratchet wrench or impact wrench. | 05-10-2012 |
J. Michael Brown, Lago Vista, TX US
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20130284913 | Process for Monitoring Industrial Fluids and Treatment of Same - Industrial fluids can be monitored by employing differential ion mobility spectrometer to sample the industrial fluids. This process may also include controlling an industrial device or an industrial process using the results of the output from the field asymmetric ion mobility spectrometer. The process may also include employing a device to condition the sample prior to introducing the sample into field asymmetric ion mobility spectrometer. | 10-31-2013 |
Kedrick F. Brown, Houston, TX US
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20130176610 | Electromechanical billboard - An electromechanical image display includes a box-structure of cups arranged in a row and column matrix. A non-rotatable axle for each column in the matrix passes through each of the cups in a column. The axle holds display elements which are rotatable on the axle. At least one electric-field-generating conducting plate in each cup is connected to an electrical source. A display element for each cup is a parallelepiped having six faces with a tunnel through the geometric centers of two of the six faces to permit its installation on the axle. The display element is an electret, or contains one or more electrets, that rotationally responds to the electric field of the electric-field-generating conducting plate. | 07-11-2013 |
Ken Brown, Mt. Pleasant, TX US
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20100083908 | CALF CHUTE TAILGATE - A calf chute tailgate particularly suited for use in calf roping competitions is disclosed. The tailgate has a pair of upright bars that are mounted to the entry of the calf chute using a pair of four-bar linkages so that during opening and closing of the gate the bars retain their upright orientation resulting a calf chute gate that is fully open across its full height permitting easy access to the chute by calves of any size and shape. | 04-08-2010 |
Kyle Brown, Forth Worth, TX US
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20130310843 | PLUNGER SYSTEM FOR INTRAOCULAR LENS SURGERY - Various systems, apparatuses, and processes may be used for intraocular lens surgery. In particular implementations, a system for intraocular lens surgery may include a shell, a plunger, and a deformable sleeve. The shell may, for example, include an outer wall and an inner wall, wherein the inner wall defines a passage through the body. The plunger may be adapted to move within the passage and include first end adapted to be engaged by a user for advancing the plunger within the passage and a second end adapted to interface with an intraocular lens. The deformable sleeve may be sized to fit around the plunger and adapted to engage with the shell and the plunger to provide force feedback to advancing the plunger through the passage. | 11-21-2013 |
Lisa Cangelosi Brown, College Station, TX US
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20130263861 | AIR-DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR BREATHING-ASSIST DEVICES - An embodiment of the disclosure provides a universal sealing apparatus for one or more cannulas. The apparatus includes a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion. The first and second portions are configured to removably adhere directly or indirectly to a nose. The third portion is coupled to the first and second portions. The third portion removably couples to one or more cannulas and places a force upon a base of flared portions of the one or more cannulas when the first and second portions are adhered to the nose. The force maintains a fluid seal of the one or more cannulas within one or more respective nostrils of the nose. | 10-10-2013 |
Lloyd Brown, Houston, TX US
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20120018165 | Marine Well Containment System and Method - A system and method for rapidly responding to and regaining control of uncontrolled flow from offshore hydrocarbon wells, comprising a subsea containment assembly, optionally including a capture caisson assembly installed around the assembly, riser systems for production of hydrocarbons to capture vessels on the surface of the sea, and modularized subsystems facilitating communication between and fluid flow from the subsea containment assembly through the riser to the capture vessel. | 01-26-2012 |
Mardoro Brown, San Antonio, TX US
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20090102166 | Airbag module - The disclosed airbag module may be used in a vehicle. The airbag may include an airbag for protecting a vehicle occupant and at least one tearable sleeve. The airbag is configured to be in a folded or rolled up state and to deploy along an interior side portion of the vehicle. The at least one tearable sleeve is coaxially or circumferentially surrounding a portion of the airbag in the folded or rolled up state. | 04-23-2009 |
Marion L. Brown, Hurst, TX US
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20110173925 | STRUCTURAL INSULATED PANEL SYSTEM - A structural insulated panel system includes a frame having a first and second vertical frame members and top and bottom frame members. First and second siding members are attached to opposite sides of the frame, the frame and the first and second siding members forming a cavity, with an insulation material within the cavity. The first vertical frame member includes recesses having a first depth and the second vertical frame member includes projections having a second depth. A first compressible seal is disposed within the recesses and is compressed by the projections of an adjacent panel upon assembly. A second compressible seal is disposed adjacent to each outside edge of the first or second vertical frame member and is compressed by the other frame member upon assembly. A plurality of voids are formed in at least one of the frame members and filled with the insulation fill material. | 07-21-2011 |
20140000203 | Structural Insulated Panel System | 01-02-2014 |
Mark Reese Brown, Pearland, TX US
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20100250468 | SYSTEM TO FORM AN ACTUAL SALES OR DELIVERY VALUE FOR ALL COMPONENTS OF A COMMINGLED HYDROCARBON FLUID STREAM - A system to form an actual sales value or actual delivery value for all components of a commingled hydrocarbon fluid stream using mass, volume and energy, to create a theoretical commingled hydrocarbon fluid stream molecular composition and present the information on individual components in the commingled hydrocarbon fluid stream instantaneously to a buyer and a seller. | 09-30-2010 |
Martha Jo Meadows Brown, Grapevine, TX US
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20080317929 | PACKAGING FOR ELIMINATING OFF-ODORS - Packaging materials and packages that transfer off-odor eliminating compounds to foods and other products via the vapor phase are disclosed. The present invention provides a source of desired off-odor eliminating compound, a suitable environment for vapor transfer, and an appropriate product substrate to which an off-odor eliminating compound is added. Examples of the source of off-odor eliminating compound can be a packaging film containing off-odor eliminating compound, a sachet of absorbed flavor material, a tape or label applied to the inside of a package, and a flavor diffusing granule, or alternatively an active system for delivering a vapor to the environment. Alternatively, the off-odor eliminating compounds can be applied topically, directly to the food or other product. In one preferred embodiment, a sulphur scavenging material is used as the off-odor eliminating compound. Materials that are preferably treated using the present invention include snacks, confections, baked goods, fresh plant materials, cereals and beverages, as well as non-food products. | 12-25-2008 |
Matthew D. Brown, Allen, TX US
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20120194406 | MULTI-BAND ELECTRONICALLY SCANNED ARRAY ANTENNA - A multi-band electronically scanned array antenna including a first sub-assembly having electronic circuits for a first frequency band; a second sub-assembly mechanically coupled to the first sub-assembly and having electronic circuits for a second frequency band; and an aperture adjacent to the first sub-assembly, the aperture being shared by the first sub-assembly and the second sub-assembly. The array antenna may further include a band switching circuit, or a combining circuit for coupling the first sub-assembly or the second sub-assembly to the aperture. The array antenna may also include a third sub-assembly including electronic circuits for a third frequency band. In this way, the aperture is shared by the first sub-assembly, the second sub-assembly, and the third sub-assembly to provide a smaller and lighter array antenna. | 08-02-2012 |
Matthew Forbis Brown, Mckinney, TX US
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20120219175 | ASSOCIATING AN OBJECT IN AN IMAGE WITH AN ASSET IN A FINANCIAL APPLICATION - The invention relates to a method for associating an object in an image with an asset of a number of assets in a financial application. The method includes receiving the image of the object comprising global positioning system (GPS) data, where the image is captured using an image-taking device with GPS functionality and processing the image to generate processed GPS data. The method further includes determining, using the processed GPS data, a geographic location of the object in the image, and identifying, using the geographic location, the object by performing a recognition analysis of the image. The method further includes associating, based on the recognition analysis, the object in the image with the asset of the assets of an owner in the financial application, and storing, in the financial application, the image of the object associated with the asset of the assets of the owner. | 08-30-2012 |
Michael G. Brown, Houston, TX US
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20130053897 | Method and Apparatus for the Stabilization of the Trapeziometacarpal Joint - A method and apparatus for the stabilization of the trapeziometacarpal joint following the removal or partial resection of the trapezium includes an assembly for securing a first metacarpal relative to a second metacarpal. The assembly includes a suture guide having a suture anchor plate that is frangibly connected to a guide stem. | 02-28-2013 |
Michael Glyn Brown, Houston, TX US
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20120259419 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE TREATMENT OF METATARSOPHALANGEAL JOINT DEGENERATIVE ARTHRITIS - An implantable device includes a prosthetic, an anchor having an outer surface forming a threaded structure, and a retainer securing the anchor to the prosthetic, the retainer limiting the relative movement between the anchor and the prosthetic to rotation of the anchor relative to the prosthetic. A method of repairing the first metatarsophalangealjoint includes cutting away a portion of the tissue of the proximal phalanx to form a cavity, driving an anchor of the implantable device into the cavity to anchor the implantable device to the proximal phalanx, and while the anchor is being driven into the cavity, aligning a prosthetic of the implantable device to the phalanx such that the alignment of the prosthetic is maintained. | 10-11-2012 |
Morgan P. Brown, Houston, TX US
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20100114494 | Estimation of propagation angles of seismic waves in geology with application to determination of propagation velocity and angle-domain imaging - The invention relates to methods and computer-readable medium to implement computing the propagation velocity of seismic waves in the earth. The invention computes the true propagation velocity of seismic waves in the earth, which is a condition of obtaining an accurate image of subsurface geology that can be used to prospect for oil and gas deposits. In an embodiment, the method of computing the propagation velocity of seismic waves in earth, includes providing an estimate of the propagation velocity, generating a time shift gather using a depth migration at a plurality of locations of the earth, converting each of the time shift gathers to a semblance gather, transforming each semblance gather into a velocity gather whose energy peaks represent a root-mean-square average of the propagation velocity along the forward and backward path between earth's surface and a point of the subsurface geology, and converting the energy peaks to the propagation velocity. | 05-06-2010 |
20120095690 | Methods and computer-readable medium to implement inversion of angle gathers for rock physics reflectivity attributes - The invention relates to methods and computer-readable medium to determine seismic reflectivity attributes indicating the presence of hydrocarbons in earth. In several embodiments, the methods and computer-readable medium perform the steps of computing seismic reflectivity attributes includes inputting data representing reflected seismic waves and a volume of P-wave velocity, transforming the volume of P-wave velocity into a volume of bulk density, transforming the volume of P-wave velocity into a volume of S-wave velocity using amplitude information from the reflected seismic waves, and using the volume of S-wave velocity and the volume of P-wave velocity to compute the reflectivity attribute. | 04-19-2012 |
Morris A. Brown, Fort Worth, TX US
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20090044869 | Irrigation valve box - An irrigation valve box includes a body for shielding the valve, which forms an opening at the top, and a removable lid for fitting into the opening formed by the body. Access to the valve is normally gained by removing the lid. Metal is associated with the valve box for the purpose of being detected by a metal detector. In one arrangement the metal forms a plate which fits into the removable lid. In an arrangement especially suited for a larger or commercial valve box, the metal forms a metal ring which fits into the removable lid. In yet another arrangement, the lid comprises molded plastic or molded rubber and the metal is molded into the lid. In one such an arrangement, the metal forms a wire mesh. A method for detecting an irrigation valve box which is hidden from view by soil or grass, includes the combination steps of associating metal with the valve box at an earlier time when the location of the valve box was known, so that the metal is detectable by a metal detector, and using a metal detector to locate the metal, and thereby to locate the valve box. One arrangement of the method includes the steps of forming the metal into a plate and fitting the metal plate into the removable lid. Another arrangement of the method includes the steps of forming the metal into a metal ring and fitting the metal ring into the removable lid. Yet another arrangement of the method includes the step of forming the metal into the removable lid, such as forming the metal into a mesh molded into the removable lid. | 02-19-2009 |
Nathan R. Brown, Cedar Park, TX US
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20110239876 | DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE APPLICATION APPARATUS FOR USE IN POLISHING LAYERS OF SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE STRUCTURES AND METHODS - An apparatus for applying different amounts of pressure to different locations of a semiconductor device structure or other substrate during polishing thereof. The apparatus is configured to be associated with a wafer carrier of a polishing apparatus and includes pressurization structures configured to individually apply pressure to a major surface of the semiconductor device structure during polishing thereof. Systems including the pressure application apparatus, as well as differential pressure application methods and polishing methods are also disclosed. | 10-06-2011 |
Norman Brown, Tomball, TX US
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20110302650 | INITIATION OF STORAGE DEVICE SCANS - Example embodiments relate to initiation of storage device scans based on a record of existing scans of the storage device. In particular, example embodiments include a mechanism that maintains a record of existing scans of the storage device including an entry for each scan initiated by one of a plurality of scanning processes. In some embodiments, the record of existing scans may then be accessed in determining whether to initiate or permit initiation of a new scan. | 12-08-2011 |
Patricia Brown, Magnolia, TX US
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20110034544 | COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING GHRH AND GnRH AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - Compositions and kits comprising a nucleotide sequence that encodes GHRH and a nucleotide sequence that encodes GnRH and compositions and kits comprising a GHRH protein and GnRH protein are disclosed. Use of such compositions and kits in methods of enhancing fertility in mammals comprising the step of administering said compositions to the mammal are disclosed. | 02-10-2011 |
Patricia A. Brown, Magnolia, TX US
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20120282217 | FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE VIRUS (FMDV) CONSENSUS PROTEINS, CODING SEQUENCES THEREFOR AND VACCINES MADE THEREFROM - Provided herein is a nucleic acid comprising consensus amino acid sequence of foot-and-mouth disease FMDV VP1-4 coat proteins of FMDV subtypes A, Asia 1, C, O, SAT1, SAT2, and SAT3 as well as plasmids and vaccines expressing the sequences. Also provided herein is methods for generating an immune response against one or more FMDV subtypes using the vaccine as described above as well as methods for deciphering between vaccinated mammals with the vaccine and those that are infected with FMDV. | 11-08-2012 |
Philip Manton Brown, Dallas, TX US
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20120077831 | METHODS AND ASSAYS FOR THE TREATMENT OF IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME - Methods of treating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are disclosed. Assays and kits useful in the treatment of IBS are also disclosed. | 03-29-2012 |
20140018308 | METHODS OF LOWERING BLOOD PRESSURE - Methods of improving the cardiovascular and/or metabolic health of patients, particularly those suffering from type 2 diabetes, are disclosed, as well as compounds and pharmaceutical compositions useful therein. | 01-16-2014 |
Philip Manton Brown, The Woodlands, TX US
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20090005381 | METHODS OF TREATING SEROTONIN-MEDIATED DISEASES AND DISORDERS - Methods are disclosed for treating serotonin-mediated diseases and disorders, which comprise inhibiting tryptophan hydroxylase (TPH) in patients in need thereof. | 01-01-2009 |
20090005382 | METHODS OF USING AND COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING TRYPTOPHAN HYDROXYLASE INHIBITORS - Methods and compositions comprising tryptophan hydroxylase inhibitors are disclosed. Particular methods are directed at reducing or avoiding serotonin-mediated adverse effects associated with some drugs. | 01-01-2009 |
20100113530 | S1P LYASE INHIBITORS FOR THE TREATMENT OF CEREBRAL MALARIA - Methods and compositions for treating, managing, and/or preventing cerebral malaria are disclosed. | 05-06-2010 |
20110124667 | METHODS FOR THE TREATMENT OF IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME - Methods of treating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are disclosed. Assays and kits useful in the treatment of IBS are also disclosed. | 05-26-2011 |
20110218159 | METHODS OF USING INHIBITORS OF SODIUM-GLUCOSE COTRANSPORTERS 1 AND 2 - Methods of improving the cardiovascular and/or metabolic health of patients, particularly those suffering from type 2 diabetes, are disclosed, as well as compounds and pharmaceutical compositions useful therein. | 09-08-2011 |
20110263601 | METHODS OF TREATING ULCERATIVE COLITIS - Methods are disclosed for treating ulcerative colitis and related diseases and disorders, which comprise inhibiting tryptophan hydroxylase (TPH) in patients in need thereof. | 10-27-2011 |
Ralph Brown, Southlake, TX US
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20080292699 | SOLID PHARMACEUTICAL DOSAGE UNIT FOR ALLEVIATING SYMPTOMS OF RHINORRHEA - A solid pharmaceutical dosage unit for alleviating the symptoms of rhinorrhea. The dosage unit comprises an anticholinergic agent and an antihistamine and, optionally, a decongestant and, when placed in a basket in 500 ml of 0.01 N HCl of 37° C. which is stirred at 100 rpm, releases at least about 75% of the at least one anticholinergic agent within 45 minutes and releases the at least one antihistamine at a rate of from about 20% to about 60% after 2 hours, from about 45% to about 80% after 4 hours and at least about 75% after 8 hours. This Abstract is not intended to define the invention disclosed in the specification, nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way. | 11-27-2008 |
20090220477 | PREVENTION OF MICRONUTRIENT DEFICIENCIES ASSOCIATED WITH COMMON DISABILITIES IN THE OVER 50 ADULT - A micronutrient dosage unit which comprises two or more micronutrients selected from vitamin A, vitamin B | 09-03-2009 |
20130225521 | PREVENTION OF MICRONUTRIENT DEFICIENCIES ASSOCIATED WITH COMMON DISABILITIES IN THE OVER 50 ADULT - A micronutrient dosage unit which comprises two or more micronutrients selected from vitamin A, vitamin B | 08-29-2013 |
Richard Morris Brown, Bay City, TX US
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20080271218 | HYBRID BERMUDAGRASS PLANT NAMED 'EMERALD DWARF' - A hybrid Bermudagrass cultivar, named ‘Emerald Dwarf,’ is distinguished by greater rhizome development and rooting depth in conjunction with low surface stolon development. The cultivar is especially suited to golf greens. | 10-30-2008 |
Ricky C. Brown, Cat Spring, TX US
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20100054862 | Articulated Flowline Connection - An articulated flowline connection, or coupling, between a flowline and a structure. In some embodiments, the coupling includes a housing and three cylindrical members, each disposed within the housing. The housing has a first longitudinal centerline. The first cylindrical member is rotatable relative to the housing about the first centerline, the first cylindrical member supporting the flowline, whereby the flowline is rotatable about the first centerline relative to the housing. The second cylindrical members are immovable relative to the structure. The housing and the first cylindrical member disposed therein are rotatable about a second axis normal to the first centerline relative to the second and third cylindrical members, whereby the flowline is rotatable about the second axis relative to the structure. In some embodiments, the flowline is also rotatable about a third axis normal to the first centerline and the second axis relative to the coupling. | 03-04-2010 |
Ricky Carl Brown, Cat Spring, TX US
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20120037265 | OFFSHORE FLUID OFFLOADING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A system for offloading a fluid from an offshore structure comprises an annular conduit support structure disposed about the offshore structure. The support structure is fixably coupled to the offshore structure. In addition, the system comprises an annular reel disposed about the offshore structure and rotatably coupled to the support structure. The reel includes a conduit fairlead configured to move relative to the support structure. Further, the system comprises a flexible conduit having a fluid inlet end and a fluid outlet end. The flexible conduit includes a first portion wrapped around the conduit support structure and a second portion extending from the conduit support structure through the fairlead. | 02-16-2012 |
Rodney Nolan Brown, Humble, TX US
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20090083728 | System and method for application management - A system includes at least one developer device to create and/or modify at least one computer application to be deployed to an end device, the computer application defined by a manifest, the manifest including (a) at least one file fingerprint unique to a computer file associated with the computer application, and (b) metadata of the computer file, and at least one dispatch server to manage deployment/undeployment of the computer application. | 03-26-2009 |
Rolesha Brown, Mckinney, TX US
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20120261374 | Baby Nipple Device - A device for feeding a fluid to a baby may include a nipple to dispense the fluid to the baby and a tubular device to transfer the fluid to the baby. The tubular device may be a straw and the nipple may include an upper torso which flares outwards. The nipple may include a lower torso which flares inwards and the nipple may include a annular indent. The nipple may include a connection device to connect to the tubular device, and the connection device may be expendable. The connection devices may connect to the tubular device by a friction fit. | 10-18-2012 |
Russell W. Brown, Coppell, TX US
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20120251097 | PASSIVE ARCHITECTURAL OPTICAL DISTRIBUTION NETWORK - Passive optical networks can experience faults that are unrecoverable. An embodiments of the present invention is a hybrid passive optical network configured to protect a primary optical path employing a switch to transmit data from the primary path to a secondary path in a passive manner. In an event data flows through both the primary path and the secondary path, the optical switch may be configured to monitor the primary path. In such an embodiment, the optical switch is a protection optical switch that is sensitive to monitoring an optical signal that flows on the primary path. If the switch detects a loss of signal on the primary path, the optical switch automatically switches delivery of the optical signal from the primary path to the secondary path, via the optical switch to allow an optical line terminal to receive optical signals virtually uninterrupted. | 10-04-2012 |
Russell W. Brown, Euless, TX US
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20140072264 | DELIVERY OF GPON TECHNOLOGY - A wall-mountable outlet comprising an enclosure and a faceplate mechanically coupled to the enclosure. An optical network terminal (ONT) is provided in the enclosure. In one example embodiment, the ONT comprises an optical-electrical (O-E) data module, and the O-E data module comprises an O-E converter. The O-E data module can further comprise a switch arranged to selectively couple at least one signal with the O-E converter. The O-E data module further can comprise a Passive Optical Network (PON) controller interposed between the O-E converter and the switch. | 03-13-2014 |
Ryan Dale Brown, Corinth, TX US
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20120012596 | VALANCE CORNER - A valance corner including an engagement portion having first, second and third mating surfaces and a sealing edge, wherein the sealing edge includes first and second sealing extensions arranged orthogonal relative to each other and having first and second ends, respectively, each of the first, second and third mating surfaces are arranged orthogonal relative to the other mating surfaces and the first and second mating surfaces form the first and second ends of the sealing edge, respectively. The valance corner further includes a securing portion having first and second securing extensions arranged orthogonal relative to each other, the securing portion fixedly secured to the engagement portion. The first and second securing extensions are arranged parallel to the first and second sealing extensions, respectively. | 01-19-2012 |
Ryan H. Brown, Austin, TX US
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20130219355 | Dynamic Synchronization in a Target System Having Multiple Programmable Hardware Elements - Customizing a target system. The target system may include a first device with a first programmable hardware element (PHE) and a second device with a second PHE. Synchronization modules may be provided for implementation on the first and second PHEs. The synchronization modules may provide a standard interface for interacting with other code. A user may specify user-created code for the first and second PHEs which utilizes the synchronization modules. The user-created code may interact with the synchronization modules using the standard interface. Accordingly, hardware descriptions may be generated for the first and second PHEs of the target system. Different modules may be used for different interconnects. Additionally, multiple synchronization modules may be used, e.g., dynamically, during operation of the target system. | 08-22-2013 |
20130219356 | Modifying a Target System Configuration to Utilize a Different Synchronization Module for Performing Synchronization among Multiple Programmable Hardware Elements - Customizing a target system. The target system may include a first device with a first programmable hardware element (PHE) and a second device with a second PHE. Synchronization modules may be provided for implementation on the first and second PHEs. The synchronization modules may provide a standard interface for interacting with other code. A user may specify user-created code for the first and second PHEs which utilizes the synchronization modules. The user-created code may interact with the synchronization modules using the standard interface. Accordingly, hardware descriptions may be generated for the first and second PHEs of the target system. Different modules may be used for different interconnects. Additionally, multiple synchronization modules may be used, e.g., dynamically, during operation of the target system. | 08-22-2013 |
20130219360 | Customizing Synchronization of Custom Code among Multiple Programmable Hardware Elements within a System - Customizing a target system. The target system may include a first device with a first programmable hardware element (PHE) and a second device with a second PHE. Synchronization modules may be provided for implementation on the first and second PHEs. The synchronization modules may provide a standard interface for interacting with other code. A user may specify user-created code for the first and second PHEs which utilizes the synchronization modules. The user-created code may interact with the synchronization modules using the standard interface. Accordingly, hardware descriptions may be generated for the first and second PHEs of the target system. Different modules may be used for different interconnects. Additionally, multiple synchronization modules may be used, e.g., dynamically, during operation of the target system. | 08-22-2013 |
20140298289 | Synchronization Modules for Performing Synchronization of Programmable Hardware Elements - Customizing a target system. The target system may include a first device with a first programmable hardware element (PHE) and a second device with a second PHE. Synchronization modules may be provided for implementation on the first and second PHEs. The synchronization modules may provide a standard interface for interacting with other code. A user may specify user-created code for the first and second PHEs which utilizes the synchronization modules. The user-created code may interact with the synchronization modules using the standard interface. Accordingly, hardware descriptions may be generated for the first and second PHEs of the target system. Different modules may be used for different interconnects. Additionally, multiple synchronization modules may be used, e.g., dynamically, during operation of the target system. | 10-02-2014 |
20140317599 | Synchronization Modules for Programmable Hardware and Use - Customizing a target system. The target system may include a first device with a first programmable hardware element (PHE) and a second device with a second PHE. Synchronization modules may be provided for implementation on the first and second PHEs. The synchronization modules may provide a standard interface for interacting with other code. A user may specify user-created code for the first and second PHEs which utilizes the synchronization modules. The user-created code may interact with the synchronization modules using the standard interface. Accordingly, hardware descriptions may be generated for the first and second PHEs of the target system. Different modules may be used for different interconnects. Additionally, multiple synchronization modules may be used, e.g., dynamically, during operation of the target system. | 10-23-2014 |
Sam Brown, Bulverde, TX US
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20120325855 | MULTI-PLATE BAR GUN AND A METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Bar guns having a body constructed from a multiplicity of color contrasting laminated acrylic sheets. The bar gun body has a nozzle, a heel, and a button assembly. Internal parts, including pistons, engage fluid channels in the bar gun body to control the flow of fluid to the bar gun nozzle. | 12-27-2012 |
Samuel N. Brown, Dallas, TX US
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20120101887 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING MERCHANT-CONSUMER INTERACTIONS - A system for combining a payment mechanism with an offer to a consumer is described. The system includes a virtual payment account number generation engine to generate virtual payment account numbers that can be used by a consumer in a payment transaction at a merchant, the virtual payment account number generation service also operable to take a portion of the virtual payment account number and send it as a checkout code to a consumer using the consumer's mobile device, and an offer generation engine used to set rules for an offer to be sent to consumers, create a fund for the offer, and determine individual consumer's eligibility for the offer. The offer is associated with the checkout code such that the offer is processed as part of the payment during the payment transaction using the virtual payment account number. | 04-26-2012 |
20140040001 | System and Method for Managing Merchant-Consumer Interactions - A system for combining a payment mechanism with an offer to a consumer is described. The system includes a virtual payment account number generation engine to generate virtual payment account numbers that can be used by a consumer in a payment transaction at a merchant, the virtual payment account number generation service also operable to take a portion of the virtual payment account number and send it as a checkout code to a consumer using the consumer's mobile device, and an offer generation engine used to set rules for an offer to be sent to consumers, create a fund for the offer, and determine individual consumer's eligibility for the offer. The offer is associated with the checkout code such that the offer is processed as part of the payment during the payment transaction using the virtual payment account number. | 02-06-2014 |
20140289126 | System and Method for Managing Merchant-Consumer Interactions - A system for combining a payment mechanism with an offer to a consumer is described. The system includes a virtual payment account number generation engine to generate virtual payment account numbers that can be used by a consumer in a payment transaction at a merchant, the virtual payment account number generation service also operable to take a portion of the virtual payment account number and send it as a checkout code to a consumer using the consumer's mobile device, and an offer generation engine used to set rules for an offer to be sent to consumers, create a fund for the offer, and determine individual consumer's eligibility for the offer. The offer is associated with the checkout code such that the offer is processed as part of the payment during the payment transaction using the virtual payment account number. | 09-25-2014 |
Stanley Neil Brown, Hallettsville, TX US
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20110024374 | Collapsible bow and arrow stand - The present invention provides a unique compound bow stand and quiver holder which is quickly collapsible and stored and transported in an easy manner for persons in the archery industry and field. | 02-03-2011 |
Steven D. Brown, League City, TX US
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20120016097 | Olefin Oligomerization Reaction Processes Exhibiting Reduced Fouling - The invention relates to olefin oligomerization methods and methods for reducing/inhibiting fouling in olefin oligomerization reactions comprising: contacting, in an oligomerization reactor (e.g., under oligomerization conditions), an alpha-olefin feed, a catalyst having an olefin selectivity of at least 90 mol % to a desired oligomerization product, a polymer anti-foulant, and optionally a diluent; selectively producing an effluent comprising the desired oligomerization product, unreacted olefin, and alpha-olefin-based polymer byproduct that causes fouling. The amount of polymer anti-foulant can be chosen to limit fouling to ≦20 g/kg desired oligomerization product, to remediate ≧3 grams fouled polymer/kg desired oligomerization product, and/or to reduce/inhibit polymer fouling by ≧10% over a selective oligomerization with substantially no added polymer anti-foulant. Advantageously, desired oligomerization product so obtained can also be polymerized/copolymerized with an alpha-olefin such as ethylene. | 01-19-2012 |
20140316085 | Process of Producing Polyolefins Using Metallocene Polymerization Catalysts and Copolymers Therefrom - An ethylene copolymer, a Group 4 transition metal catalyst compound, and methods for polymerization using such a compound, said compound represented by the formula: (L) | 10-23-2014 |
Steven Dwight Brown, Austin, TX US
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20130028722 | System and Method for Improving Turbine Efficiency using a Frame and Shroud System - A system and method for improving turbine efficiency using a frame and shroud system is described herein. Specifically, a shroud system can comprise a frame comprising a base and a substantially vertical support structure, said substantially support structure having a top portion and a bottom portion, wherein said bottom portions connect to a base. In another embodiment, the shroud system can also comprise an upper wind shroud connected to said top portion of said support structure, wherein said upper wind shroud is angled between thirty degrees and seventy-five degrees, further wherein a front portion of said wind shroud extends higher than a rear portion of said wind shroud. | 01-31-2013 |
20130028723 | System and Method for Generating Electrical Power Using a Shrouded Turbine System - A system and method for generating electrical power using a shrouded wind turbine system. Specifically, a shrouded wind turbine system can comprise a frame, a turbine mounted to said frame, wherein said turbine comprises a hub, a plurality of blade mounts connected to said hub, said hub rotatable, such that during said rotation said blade mounts move toward a turbine rear when above said hub and toward a turbine front when below said hub. In another embodiment, the shrouded wind turbine system can also comprise a plurality of blades, each connected to a unique one of said blade mounts, and an upper wind shroud comprising a front and a rear, said upper wind shroud front mounted above said turbine front and said upper wind shroud rear mounted above said turbine rear, further wherein said upper wind shroud front is mounted higher than said upper wind rear. | 01-31-2013 |
20130028745 | System and Method for Generating Electrical Power Using an Improved Wind Turbine Blade - A system and method for generating electrical power using an improved wind turbine blade is described herein. Specifically, a wind turbine blade assembly can include a one or more curved blade mount, each parallel to the other, having a ratio of a linear blade length to a curve depth between 15/99 and 17/99, and a blade, wherein blade is mounted to said one or more blade mounts, wherein said blade comprises a thin flexible material capable of conforming to one or more curved blade mount. | 01-31-2013 |
T. Leon Brown, Amarillo, TX US
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20080314581 | Unlimited stroke drive oil well pumping system - An unlimited stroke drive method for pumping fluid from an oil well in which the well has a tubing string extending from the earth's surface down to a fluid producing formation. The method includes the steps of positioning a pump barrel within the tubing, an upper end of the pump barrel having communication through a standing valve with the interior of the tubing string, vertically reciprocating a length of flexible cable within the tubing string to vertically reciprocate a plunger within the pump barrel to allow a lower portion to quickly fill with fluid from the producing formation and then to a downward position in which fluid within the pump barrel lower portion is transferred through a traveling valve to an area within the pump barrel above the plunger to move formation fluid from within the pump barrel to the interior of the tubing and thence to the earth's surface. | 12-25-2008 |
20100104451 | Drip Pump System and Method - A system and method for pumping an underground drip includes a pump barrel housing with a plunger and an elongated stroke actuator cylinder sealed to the pump barrel that vertically reciprocates the plunger. The pump barrel and plunger are preferably vented to avoid vacuum lock during pumping. The plunger pumps the fluid located in the drip upwardly to a low pressure tank or a pressurized surface vessel. A ball valve may be screwed onto the siphon line to allow for insertion and removal of the pump barrel and seals the siphon line if the pump is removed. A stuffing box seals the pump barrel to the upper end of the siphon line to prevent air from entering the system. The stuffing box also allows the pump depth to be easily adjustable by sliding the pump in until the pump tags bottom and then tightening at any point needed. | 04-29-2010 |
20120114510 | Reciprocated Pump System for Use in Oil Wells - A reciprocated pump positioned at the lower end of a string of tubing in a bore hole that provides a passageway for moving formation fluid to the earth's surface, including a pump barrel supported in communication with the tubing and a standing valve at the lower end thereof providing a first passageway through which formation fluid flows into the pump barrel, the pump barrel having an intermediate vent port providing a second entry passageway, and a tubular plunger reciprocated within the barrel and having an upper and a lower portion with a plurality of non-metallic seal rings separated by metallic spacers received on the plunger upper portion and configured to support a column of formation fluid within the tubing to substantially isolate the portion of the barrel below the non-metallic seal rings from the tubing pressure to thereby allow formation fluid to move into the pump barrel. | 05-10-2012 |
20120315154 | Drip Pump System and Method - A system and method for pumping an underground drip includes a pump barrel housing with a plunger and an elongated stroke actuator cylinder sealed to the pump barrel that vertically reciprocates the plunger. The pump barrel and plunger are preferably vented to avoid vacuum lock during pumping. The plunger pumps the fluid located in the drip upwardly to a low pressure tank or a pressurized surface vessel. A ball valve may be screwed onto the siphon line to allow for insertion and removal of the pump barrel and seals the siphon line if the pump is removed. A stuffing box seals the pump barrel to the upper end of the siphon line to prevent air from entering the system. The stuffing box also allows the pump depth to be easily adjustable by sliding the pump in until the pump tags bottom and then tightening at any point needed. | 12-13-2012 |
20120328457 | Unlimited Stroke Drive Oil Well Pumping System - An unlimited stroke drive method for pumping fluid from an oil well in which the well has a tubing string extending from the earth's surface down to a fluid producing formation. The method includes the steps of positioning a pump barrel within the tubing, an upper end of the pump barrel having communication through a standing valve with the interior of the tubing string, vertically reciprocating a length of flexible cable within the tubing string to vertically reciprocate a plunger within the pump barrel to allow a lower portion to quickly fill with fluid from the producing formation and then to a downward position in which fluid within the pump barrel lower portion is transferred through a traveling valve to an area within the pump barrel above the plunger to move formation fluid from within the pump barrel to the interior of the tubing and thence to the earth's surface. | 12-27-2012 |
Trevor S. Brown, Magnolia, TX US
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20130064634 | SALT Ring Handling System and Method - A SALT ring handling system having a platform, a track system operatively connected to a lower side of the platform, and a pickle fork operatively connected to the track system. The platform may include an upper deck, a lower deck, a spacer for positioning the deck near a riser, and an engaging mechanism for operatively connecting the platform to a carrier system. The track system may include a vertical track assembly and a horizontal track assembly for transferring the vertical track assembly in a substantially horizontal direction. The vertical track assembly may include a lift mechanism that is operatively connected to the pickle fork, and the lift mechanism may transfer the pickle fork in a substantially vertical direction. The pickle fork may include one or more extensions for engaging a portion of a SALT ring. | 03-14-2013 |
20150034335 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SUPPORTING A TUBULAR - A spider and method for supporting a tubular within a well bore. Radial dogs, controlled by cylinders that extend and retract simultaneously, are operable to support the tubular by the lower lip of a box connector. When a tubular connector is set down upon the dogs so as to depress one or more triggers located thereon, an interlock in a control system is actuated to prevent movement of the dogs. However, even while the spider is thus loaded, the dogs may nevertheless be retracted via an emergency override mechanism thereby allowing the tubular to be dropped into the wellbore. When the tubular has been lifted off of the triggers, the interlock is deactivated, and the dogs of the spider can be operated once again. The triggers may actuate sensor valves located within the dogs, which in turn actuates an interlock valve isolating the flow path of the cylinders. | 02-05-2015 |
Trevor S. Brown, Houston, TX US
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20120227976 | Offshore Well Intervention Lift Frame And Method - An improved motion compensator device that includes a compensated framework for various types of well intervention operations where a stable work area is required that is stationary to the sea bed and equipment in the annulus. The device is intended for use on offshore drilling vessels that are primarily either moored or dynamically positioned and therefore subject to the motions created by the sea. The device is designed to compensate for the vertical motion of the rig by means of two steel frame assemblies, pneumatic compensating cylinders, and a load and motion transfer apparatus. | 09-13-2012 |
Tristan Anthony Brown, Keller, TX US
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20120079595 | Snoop Echo Response Extractor - A mechanism is provided for identifying a snooping device in a network environment. A snoop echo response extractor generates an echo request packet with a bogus MAC address that will only be received by a snooping device. The snoop echo response extractor also uses an IP address that will cause the snooping device to respond to the echo request. | 03-29-2012 |
William Lamont Brown, Denton, TX US
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20140091564 | Semi-Tractor Trailer for Distribution of Natural Gas and System and Method for Use of Same - A semi-tractor trailer for distribution of natural gas and a system and method for use of the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, a semi-tractor trailer supported fuel receptacle has a plurality of metered fuel dispensers along the sides thereof to permit customers to park along side the semi-tractor trailer and fuel their vehicles with clean natural gas, which may be compressed natural gas or liquid natural gas, for example. The semi-tractor trailer is filled at a central filling location and transported by a tractor to a convenient retail location. A volume monitor monitors the volume of clean natural gas in the in the semi-tractor trailer and transmits this information to the central filling location, which may dispense a replacement semi-tractor trailer upon the volume of clean natural gas reaching a pre-determined threshold and retrieve the spent semi-tractor trailer in one trip. | 04-03-2014 |
20140330657 | Semi-Tractor Trailer for Distribution of Natural Gas and System and Method for Use of Same - A semi-tractor trailer for distribution of natural gas and a system and method for use of the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, a semi-tractor trailer supported fuel receptacle has a plurality of metered fuel dispensers along the sides thereof to permit customers to park along side the semi-tractor trailer and fuel their vehicles with clean natural gas, which may be compressed natural gas or liquid natural gas, for example. The semi-tractor trailer is filled at a central filling location and transported by a tractor to a convenient retail location. A volume monitor monitors the volume of clean natural gas in the semi-tractor trailer and transmits this information to the central filling location, which may dispense a replacement semi-tractor trailer upon the volume of clean natural gas reaching a pre-determined threshold and retrieve the spent semi-tractor trailer in one trip. | 11-06-2014 |
William P. Brown, Houston, TX US
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20110251830 | System and Method For Obtaining A Model of Data Describing A Physical Structure - There is provided a system and method for obtaining a model of data describing a physical structure. An exemplary method comprises defining a three-dimensional (3D) object that corresponds to a physical structure. The 3D object comprises a set of topological elements that each has an initial geometric definition. The exemplary method also comprises creating a subsequent model of the data by updating a subset of the topological elements in the 3D object. Each updated element in the subset has a geometric definition that has changed relative to its initial geometric definition. | 10-13-2011 |
20130179136 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SIMULTANEOUS VISUALIZATION OF FLUID FLOW WITHIN WELL COMPLETIONS AND A RESERVOIR - There is provided a system and method for creating a visualization representing location, type and fluid flow in a completion hardware configuration and the fluid flow in a reservoir containing the completion hardware configuration. An exemplary method comprises obtaining data relating to a location and type of the completion hardware configuration. The exemplary method comprises obtaining data relating to fluid flow within the completion hardware configuration based on the location and type of the completion hardware. Data relating to fluid flow within the reservoir is also obtained. The exemplary method also comprises importing the data relating to the location and type of the completion hardware configuration and the fluid flow within the completion hardware configuration into a main program. Data relating to fluid flow within the reservoir is also imported into the main program. The exemplary method comprises providing a visualization that includes the data relating to the location and type of the completion hardware configuration and the fluid flow within the completion hardware configuration, along with the data relating to fluid flow within the reservoir. | 07-11-2013 |