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Alan M. Dunn, Austin, TX US
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20150071555 | Managing Access by Applications to Perceptual Information - Functionality is described herein by which plural environment-sensing applications capture information from an environment in a fine-grained and least-privileged manner. By doing so, the functionality reduces the risk that private information that appears within the environment will be released to unauthorized parties. Among other aspects, the functionality provides an error correction mechanism for reducing the incidence of false positives in the detection of objects, an offloading technique for delegating computationally intensive recognition tasks to a remote computing framework, and a visualization module by which a user may inspect the access rights to be granted (or already granted) to each application. | 03-12-2015 |
20150074506 | Managing Shared State Information Produced by Applications - A shared renderer maintains shared state information to which two or more augmented reality application contribute. The shared renderer then provides a single output presentation based on the shared state information. Among other aspects, the shared renderer includes a permission mechanism by which applications can share information regarding object properties. The shared renderer may also include: a physics engine for simulating movement of at least one object that is represented by the shared state information; an annotation engine for managing a presentation of annotations produced by plural applications; and/or an occlusion engine for managing the behavior of the output presentation when two or more objects, produced by two or more applications, overlap within the output presentation. | 03-12-2015 |
Andrew Dunn, Austin, TX US
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20120071769 | METHODS OF PRODUCING LASER SPECKLE CONTRAST IMAGES - Methods of imaging are provided. In some embodiments, the methods may comprise obtaining a raw speckle image of a sample, converting the raw speckle image to a laser speckle contrast image using a laser speckle contrast algorithm, and converting a laser speckle contrast image to a relative correlation time image using a relative correlation time algorithm. | 03-22-2012 |
20120095354 | QUANTITATIVE IMAGING WITH MULTI-EXPOSURE SPECKLE IMAGING (MESI) - Methods and systems relating to multi-exposure laser speckle contrast imaging are provided. One such system comprises a laser light source, a light modulator, and a detector for the measurement of reflected light comprising at least one camera, at least one magnification objective, and at least one microprocessor or data acquisition unit. | 04-19-2012 |
20150049178 | METHODS OF PRODUCING LASER SPECKLE CONTRAST IMAGES - Methods of imaging are provided. In some embodiments, the methods may comprise obtaining a raw speckle image of a sample, converting the raw speckle image to a laser speckle contrast image using a laser speckle contrast algorithm, and converting a laser speckle contrast image to a relative correlation time image using a relative correlation time algorithm. | 02-19-2015 |
Brandon Dunn, Mckinney, TX US
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20150052787 | SELF-ADJUSTING CONNECTOR APPARATUS FOR TELESCOPED GROUND ENGAGING WEAR AND SUPPORT MEMBERS - Telescoped ground engaging telescoped wear and support members are provided with self-adjusting connector apparatus that releasably retains the wear member in a rearwardly telescoped orientation on the support member. In illustrated embodiments thereof, the connector apparatus includes cooperating ratchet structures operatively associated with the support and wear members and functioning to automatically re-tighten an abrasion-created loosened interfit between the wear and support members in response to a rearwardly directed operational force imposed on the wear member. | 02-26-2015 |
Christopher Lorenzo Dunn, Austin, TX US
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20090201636 | Ergonomic Solvent Resistant Portable Computer - A portable computer that is ergonomic and solvent resistant is disclosed. The computer may have an exterior surface that is made from a soft polymer, so that it will shield a user from exposure to heat while providing a positive tactile feel and shielding the computer from impact. The computer may comprise a number of input output devices with distinct controls arranged about the body of the computer so that a user may comfortably operate each the devices with one hand. The housing of the computer may be sealed, so that it will be resistant to liquid and particulate infiltration, and may be easily wiped clean and disinfected. | 08-13-2009 |
David A. Dunn, Pflugerville, TX US
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20100218192 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO ALLOCATE RESOURCES IN SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS WITH NON-LINEAR WORKFLOWS - A method can include determining a number of cases received (e.g., a case load), a number of cases processed (e.g., a case rate), and dividing the case load by the case rate. The resource demand can be compared to a resource allocation, and the resource allocation can be changed based upon the resource demand. A information handling system can include a processor and a memory. The memory can have code stored therein, wherein the code can include instructions, which, when executed by the processor, allows the information handling system to perform part or substantially all of the method. | 08-26-2010 |
Frank Dunn, Austin, TX US
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20130069583 | POWER MODULE FOR PORTABLE DEVICES - A universal power management system is described, consisting of interchangeable, easy to remove, and connectable Universal Power Modules (UPMs), smartphone skins and doors, and applications to automatically manage the power charging of multiple devices. The system is compatible with various portable electronic devices. | 03-21-2013 |
Gregory M. Dunn, Houston, TX US
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20090277645 | Internal Tieback for Subsea Well - A tieback connector connects a tieback conduit from an offshore platform to a subsea wellhead assembly. The tieback connector has a mandrel that is connected to a string of tieback conduit and a sleeve and load ring that are carried by the mandrel. The load ring is radially expansible and has a conical portion with internal threads. The load ring has an external grooved profile that engages an internal grooved profile in the subsea assembly. The mandrel is rotatable relative to the sleeve while in its lower position, causing the load ring to further expand outward into engagement with the internal profile. A locking member is carried below the load ring on an exterior cam surface of the mandrel. The cam surface moves the locking member outward when the mandrel moves downward into engagement with an internal profile in the subsea assembly. | 11-12-2009 |
20090314494 | Wellhead Housing Bootstrap Device - A running tool for coaxially setting together subsea wellhead housings, such as a high pressure wellhead housing within a low pressure wellhead housing. The tool includes a conically shaped body that is insertable within the inner most housing, a frame with a base, an axial bore and latches. The base perpendicularly rests on top of an inner housing and the latches extend from the base to connect with an outer housing. The bore is formed to accommodate the tool freely therethrough. Wedge shaped members are provided between the base and inner housing top having their wide ends contactable by the tool. Urging the tool through the bore pushes the wedges radially outward that imparts a force between the base and inner housing top in one direction. The attached latches apply an oppositely directed force onto the outer housing. | 12-24-2009 |
20100276153 | Remotely Operated Drill Pipe Valve - A valve, such as a ball valve, is assembled and carried by a running tool. The valve is actuated by an actuator that is triggered by the running tool, and thus opens and closes communication between the drill pipe and the volume below the running tool. An actuating cam is assembled below the running tool that interfaces the actuator. The actuating cam is threaded such that it travels axially as the drill pipe is turned. A profile on the actuating cam is timed with the function of the running tool and controls the action of the actuator such that the valve is open when the running tool function requires communication with the volume below the running tool and the valve is closed when the running tool needs to be pressurized. | 11-04-2010 |
20110155382 | Internal Tieback for Subsea Well - A tieback connector connects a tieback conduit from an offshore platform to a subsea wellhead assembly. The tieback connector has a mandrel that is connected to a string of tieback conduit and a sleeve and load ring that are carried by the mandrel. The load ring is radially expansible and has a conical portion with internal threads. The load ring has an external grooved profile that engages an internal grooved profile in the subsea assembly. The mandrel is rotatable relative to the sleeve while in its lower position, causing the load ring to further expand outward into engagement with the internal profile. A locking member is carried below the load ring on an exterior cam surface of the mandrel. The cam surface moves the locking member outward when the mandrel moves downward into engagement with an internal profile in the subsea assembly. | 06-30-2011 |
James L. Dunn, Houston, TX US
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20080236472 | WIND-POWERED, AIR CUSHIONED ROTATABLE PLATFORM - A wind-powered, fluid cushioned platform adapted to float on a body of liquid. The platform includes a deck having upper and lower surfaces and a lower peripheral member extending around the outer perimeter of the deck. A pump having a pump outlet is supported by the deck. A fill pipe has a first end connected to the pump outlet and a second end in communication with the lower surface of the deck. The pump is adapted to pump a fluid through the fill pipe to a blow tank formed beneath the deck between the surface of the liquid and the deck within the area circumscribed by the lower peripheral member. A plurality of vanes and/or sails are preferably coupled to the deck to catch the wind and use the power of the wind to rotate the floating platform. In one embodiment, apparatus is provided for the purpose of generating electricity as the platform rotates. | 10-02-2008 |
Jamie L. Dunn, Allen, TX US
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20150138857 | METHOD FOR ESTIMATING POWER OF A POWER CONVERTER - A controller for estimating a power of a power converter and method of estimating the same has been introduced herein. In one embodiment, the controller includes an analog/digital converter configured to provide samples of a rectified voltage waveform corresponding to a rectified sensed voltage of the power converter. The controller also includes a processor configured to estimate a minimum value of the rectified voltage waveform in accordance with the samples and remove an offset from the rectified voltage waveform to obtain an unbiased rectified voltage waveform in accordance with the estimate of the minimum value. The controller is also configured to obtain an unbiased rectified current waveform corresponding to sensed current of the power converter and provide an average power of the power converter. | 05-21-2015 |
John Dunn, Dallas, TX US
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20160139998 | System, Method and Computer Program Product for Contact Information Backup and Recovery - A method for contact information backup and recovery comprising receiving, by a contact information backup and recovery system, subscriber information, storing the subscriber information in a contacts data store, receiving, by the contact information backup and recovery system, contacts information associated with the subscriber information, storing the contacts information in the contacts data store, wherein the contacts information is stored in relation to the subscriber information, receiving, by the contact information backup and recovery system, a contacts recovery request, and performing, by the contact information backup and recovery system, a contacts recovery operation, comprising acquiring target contact information from the stored contacts information in the contacts data store, performing a telephonic communication using the target contact information, and sending the stored contacts information to a remote storage device. | 05-19-2016 |
Kenneth Andrew Dunn, Houston, TX US
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20150032472 | TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT FOR HEALTHCARE - A model and method for total quality management in healthcare data management includes receiving healthcare related goals determined by a patient. A healthcare record associated with the patient is maintained and stored in a database. The healthcare record pertains to the healthcare related goal(s) from at least one healthcare service provider. Performance of activities of the healthcare service provider(s) is evaluated with respect to achieving the healthcare related goal(s). Feedback is provided to the patient regarding the performance evaluation of the healthcare service provider(s). | 01-29-2015 |
Kevin Dunn, Houston, TX US
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20110173850 | Stiff Flexible Hoop and Method for Reducing Wrinkles in Clothing - A flexible and rigid thin hoop to be inserted into wet pants, shirts, or other appropriate clothing for the purposes of reducing or eliminating wrinkles. This invention reduces the use of electricity by old methods such as ironing or professional pressing, and reduces the risk of injury by burns. The preferred method of use eliminates the step of using a drier, thus further saving electricity and time in laundry activities. Additionally, improved timing or ease of use may be found through reduction of warm up time for heating elements within irons or assembly of iron boards. | 07-21-2011 |
Kevin Dunn, Richardson, TX US
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20090077206 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF INSTALLING A NETWORK DEVICE - A method of installing a network device is disclosed that includes downloading installation data at a portable computing device from a communications provider server via an Internet Protocol (IP) network connection. The installation data includes a script that is adapted to establish IP connectivity between a first network device and at least a second network device. The method also includes determining, at the portable computing device, when the first network device is configured according to a communications provider specification while the portable computing device is disconnected from communicating with the communications provider server. The communications provider specification relates to providing at least one communications service to one or more customer premises. In addition, the method includes sending the script from the portable computing device to the first network device via the local connection after determining that the first network device is configured according to the communications provider specification. | 03-19-2009 |
20100057757 | SYSTEM OF GROWTH AND AUTOMATED MIGRATION - Disclosed herein is a combination of workflow management tools to make up a logical system that supports the needs of both simple and complex workflow environments. Team members may access a central database to collaborate on a project via user interfaces with work item functionality, such as creation, reporting, performance, updates, and communications. Select management of work items may be automated. Work items may represent server-oriented tasks and sub-tasks and may be ticketed and tracked. A knowledge base may provide help for the system application, such as online or live access to access helpful information. In an example embodiment, the workflow management tools are implemented to support the creation of a Video Hub Office project. | 03-04-2010 |
Kimberly Dunn, Houston, TX US
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20150186859 | Electronic Medical Record and Payment Card - A method for integrating patient data and patient's financial data for point of service payment contains a patient account and a healthcare provider account. The patient or their designee submits personal information, medical history, and payment information onto at least one secure server through the patient account. The personal information, the medical history, and the payment information are embedded onto a physical access card with at least one information retrieval point. Both the patient account and the healthcare provider account read the information retrieval point in order to access the personal information, medical history, and payment information. The healthcare provider account can view and edit the medical history of the patient account upon rendering services to the patient account. The patient account is financially charged for the services provided by the healthcare provider. In order to do so, the payment information is utilized. | 07-02-2015 |
Kimberly A. Dunn, Bellaire, TX US
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20150032472 | TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT FOR HEALTHCARE - A model and method for total quality management in healthcare data management includes receiving healthcare related goals determined by a patient. A healthcare record associated with the patient is maintained and stored in a database. The healthcare record pertains to the healthcare related goal(s) from at least one healthcare service provider. Performance of activities of the healthcare service provider(s) is evaluated with respect to achieving the healthcare related goal(s). Feedback is provided to the patient regarding the performance evaluation of the healthcare service provider(s). | 01-29-2015 |
Kimberly Ann Dunn, Houston, TX US
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20150032472 | TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT FOR HEALTHCARE - A model and method for total quality management in healthcare data management includes receiving healthcare related goals determined by a patient. A healthcare record associated with the patient is maintained and stored in a database. The healthcare record pertains to the healthcare related goal(s) from at least one healthcare service provider. Performance of activities of the healthcare service provider(s) is evaluated with respect to achieving the healthcare related goal(s). Feedback is provided to the patient regarding the performance evaluation of the healthcare service provider(s). | 01-29-2015 |
Lawrence R. Dunn, Austin, TX US
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20120274215 | LIGHT SOAKING SYSTEM FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES - An apparatus for exposing photovoltaic (PV) modules to simulated sunlight for testing purposes, comprising a chamber including a plurality of lamps disposed on a substantially vertical lamp plane, at least one substantially vertical target plane upon which are disposed one or more PV modules, at least one reflector for directing light from the lamps to the at least one target plane, and a cooling system to exhaust heat from the apparatus and maintain the temperature of the PV modules at a predetermined value. | 11-01-2012 |
20130181736 | I-V MEASUREMENT SYSTEM FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES - An apparatus for measuring electrical characteristics of solar panels (photovoltaic modules) wherein the apparatus measures current versus voltage (“I-V”) relationships for both illuminated (“light I-V”) and/or non-illuminated (“dark I-V”) conditions; optionally provides single, dual, or four-quadrant source/sink capability; and measures one or more devices under test (DUTs). The apparatus comprises one or more source measurement units (SMUs), wherein each SMU is connected to one DUT, and optionally includes a positive high-voltage programmable power supply and/or a negative high-voltage programmable power supply. Additionally, the apparatus includes a controller which controls the functions of the SMUs, the high-voltage supplies, and other components of the apparatus, wherein the controller communicates with the SMUs over a signal bus. Finally, the apparatus may include a computer to provide a user interface, communicate with the controller to initiate measurements and record results, analyze resulting data to determine measured parameters, and/or store the measured data. | 07-18-2013 |
20150280644 | SOILING MEASUREMENT SYSTEM FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC ARRAYS - A system for measuring the power or energy loss in a photovoltaic array due to soiling, which is the accumulation of dust, dirt, and/or other contaminants on the surfaces of photovoltaic modules, comprising: a pair of photovoltaic reference devices placed within or near the photovoltaic array and co-planar to the modules comprising the array, wherein one reference device is a module similar to those of the array and is allowed to accumulate soiling at the natural rate, and wherein the second reference device is a module or a cell and is periodically cleaned; and a measurement and control unit which measures and compares the electrical outputs of the soiled reference device and the clean reference device in order to determine the fraction of power lost by the soiled reference module due to soiling. | 10-01-2015 |
20150308889 | SYSTEM FOR FIELD MEASUREMENT AND CALIBRATION OF PHOTOVOLTATIC REFERENCE DEVICES - A system for field measurement and calibration of photovoltaic reference devices, including a reference device electronics unit that measures the electrical output of a photovoltaic reference module and provides data to determine the solar irradiance received by the reference module as a function of its electrical output; and a calibrator unit that is used to routinely recalibrate the reference device electronics unit and the reference module, wherein the calibrator unit contains one or more calibrated photovoltaic reference cell(s). | 10-29-2015 |
Loren S. Dunn, Houston, TX US
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20100106867 | REMOTE CONTROL DEVICE COMMUNICATION THROUGH TRANSLATION INTO HID PACKETS - Communication between a Human Interface Device (HID) protocol capable computing device and an HID incapable remote control device is enabled by generating an operating system interface event based on a wirelessly received command from the remote control device at the BIOS of the computing device, forwarding the generated event to a control software service; determining a unique action identifier associated with the received command based on the generated event at the control software service, and forwarding one or more HID packets based on the action identifier to an HID driver such that the received command is interpreted for processing by an application on the computing device. | 04-29-2010 |
Morgan H. Dunn, Dallas, TX US
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20110077115 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BELT TENSIONING - A system, method, and apparatus for tensioning a belt. An apparatus includes a fixed roller, rotatably coupled to a structure; a tensioning roller, rotatably coupled to a bracket; a biasing device coupled to the structure and to the bracket. The bracket and the tensioning roller are coupled to the structure only by the biasing device and a belt passing around at least a part of the fixed roller and at least a part of the tensioning roller. | 03-31-2011 |
20130256401 | Mail Processing System with Loaded Tray Validation - Mail processing system, methods, and computer-readable media. A method includes detecting and reading a tray label of a tray being placed on or in the mail processing machine to determine a tray identifier. The tray is a mail item container containing a plurality of mail items to be processed by the mail processing machine in a current mail processing function. The method includes validating the tray identifier for the current mail processing function. The method includes, when the tray identifier is valid for the current mail processing function, activating a valid-tray indicator, and otherwise when the tray identifier is invalid for the current mail processing function, activating an invalid-tray indicator. | 10-03-2013 |
Nathan L. Dunn, Arlington, TX US
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20100050592 | Continuous Detonation Wave Engine - A continuous detonation wave engine (CDWE) is disclosed. An example embodiment includes a generally annular combustion chamber dimensioned to allow a fuel mixture to detonate, a mixing chamber, and a fuel mixture channel that provides for fluid communication between the mixing chamber and the combustion chamber. At least part of the fuel mixture channel features a quenching structure dimensioned to substantially prevent detonation from spreading from the combustion chamber via the fuel mixture channel to the mixing chamber. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 03-04-2010 |
Orville L. Dunn, Mansfield, TX US
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20090067987 | Airfoil replacement repair - A method of repairing a vane segment for a gas turbine engine includes removing an engine-run cooling baffle from the vane segment, forming a non-engine-run manufacturing detail that includes an inner platform, an outer platform, and an airfoil, attaching the engine-run cooling baffle to the non-engine-run manufacturing detail, and marking the non-engine-run manufacturing detail with a serial number associated with the vane segment from which the engine-run cooling baffle was removed. | 03-12-2009 |
Paul A. Dunn, Houston, TX US
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20090204377 | Method for Constructing Geologic Models of Subsurface Sedimentary Volumes - A method is disclosed for using a three-dimensional seismic image of a subsurface earth volume to construct a geologic model specifying the spatially-varying grain size distribution, porosity, and permeability throughout the volume. The method applies to earth volumes composed of water-lain clastic sedimentary deposits and involves, in one embodiment, (a) identifying the outline forms of geologic bodies in geologic data; (b) using the outline forms of the geologic bodies to determine the spatially-varying grain size distribution within the bodies, guided by assumptions about the nature and behavior of the paleoflow that deposited the bodies; (c) determining rock properties such as, porosity and permeability within the geologic bodies based on grain-size distribution, mineralogy and burial history information. | 08-13-2009 |
20100274543 | Method and Apparatus For Analyzing Three-Dimensional Data - A method and apparatus for segmenting geobodies extracted from three-dimensional geophysical survey data volumes. In one embodiment, the invention involves (a) obtaining a plurality of data elements, respectively corresponding to three-dimensional locations in a subsurface region, and generating a data volume consisting of discrete cells from the plurality of data elements ( | 10-28-2010 |
Quenton R. Dunn, Wylie, TX US
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20100163215 | DUAL VOLUTE ELECTRIC PUMP, COOLING SYSTEM AND PUMP ASSEMBLY METHOD - An electrically powered pump for a cooling system in a machine such as an electric drive track-type tractor includes a pump housing having a first volute and a second volute, each including a different cooling circuit segment. A drive assembly including an electric motor and a pump shaft is positioned within the pump housing, and a first impeller and a second impeller are mounted on the pump shaft at first and second axial locations on opposite sides of a rotor of the electric motor. The first impeller has a first impeller configuration, and defines a first tolerance sensitivity with the first volute, and a second impeller has a second, different impeller configuration and defines a second, lesser tolerance sensitivity with the second volute. The first impeller may include au open impeller positioned at a first clearance with the first volute, and the second impeller may include a closed impeller positioned at a second, greater clearance with the second volute. | 07-01-2010 |
Sean E. Dunn, Austin, TX US
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20110193871 | RENDERING MULTI-LAYERED IMAGE - A multi-layered image may be rasterized onto a background by considering each layer in the image from front to back. The alpha channel of a background buffer is cleared, so that it may act as an accumulator of total consumed opacity. Each image layer, from front to back, is then considered. For each layer, the layer's alpha value is multiplied by the complement of the alpha channel's current value, and the product is added to the background alpha channel. The background alpha channel is then multiplied by a global alpha value. The background color values are then pre-darkened by the complement of the resulting background alpha channel value. The background alpha channel is then cleared again, and the layers are rasterized and added, from front to back, onto the pre-darkened background, this time taking into consideration the per-layer color values. | 08-11-2011 |
Stephen P. Dunn, Houston, TX US
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20160116104 | Collapsible Three Legged Platform - A collapsible three-legged platform is provided. The three legs are attached at a central pivot point such that the platform can collapse flat. The legs may be adapted to support a variety of objects. | 04-28-2016 |
Thomas M. Dunn, Hilltop Lakes, TX US
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20100261599 | Taphole Fill Material and Method for Manufacturing the Same - A high-temperature, heat-resistant fill material is disclosed. The high-temperature, heat-resistant fill material includes an alumina refractory waste material having one or more of a used alumina-magnesium-carbon material, a used high-alumina material and a used fused-grain alumina material is disclosed. A method for method for manufacturing a material is also disclosed. | 10-14-2010 |
20120046155 | Taphole Fill Material and Method for Manufacturing the Same - A high-temperature, heat-resistant fill material is disclosed. The high-temperature, heat-resistant fill material includes an alumina refractory waste material having one or more of a used alumina-magnesium-carbon material, a used high-alumina material and a used fused-grain alumina material is disclosed. A method for method for manufacturing a material is also disclosed. | 02-23-2012 |
Timothy P. Dunn, Fulshear, TX US
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20130118752 | MANAGED PRESSURE CEMENTING - A method of cementing a tubular string in a wellbore includes: deploying the tubular string into the wellbore; pumping cement slurry into the tubular string; launching a cementing plug after pumping the cement slurry; propelling the cementing plug through the tubular string, thereby pumping the cement slurry through the tubular string and into an annulus formed between the tubular string and the wellbore; and controlling flow of fluid displaced from the wellbore by the cement slurry to control pressure of the annulus. | 05-16-2013 |
Tom Dunn, Dallas, TX US
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20140197306 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING A LINEAR POLARIZER TO REDUCE OPTICAL CROSSTALK FOR OPTICAL PROXIMITY SENSORS - An optical proximity sensor often emits light, and detects the photons in the returned light signal. Because light can be reflected and scattered by cover glass and ink layer printed on the cover glass, optical crosstalk is a concern for the optical proximity sensors. In one embodiment, the present disclosure provides an optical proximity sensor including a linear polarizer to cover the photo detector, or a polarizer to cover the light emitting device, or two polarizers to cover both the photo detector and the light emitting device. The polarizer blocks the s-polarized light and only allows the p-polarized light to pass through. Because the scattered light is predominated by the s-polarization, the optical crosstalk may be reduced. | 07-17-2014 |
Tommie Dunn, Wharton, TX US
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20110073325 | TORQUE RESISTANT COUPLING FOR OILWELL TOOLSTRING - A downhole oilwell toolstring having an adapter having a male threaded portion, a longitudinally extending tubular female housing having a female threaded portion on an inner surface of the housing, a first end located proximate to the female threaded portion, a second end located distal to the female threaded portion, and a recessed groove extending around the circumference of the interior surface of the female housing at a location between the first end the female threaded portion. The adapter has a first end that is distal from the threaded portion and a second end that is proximate to the threaded portion, and a recessed groove extending around the outer circumference of the adapter at a location between the threaded portion and the first end of the adapter. The female housing is connected with the male adapter by way of the female threaded portion and the male threaded portion engaging one another. A ring is located in the recessed groove in the adapter and the recessed groove in the female housing. | 03-31-2011 |
William Frank Dunn, Austin, TX US
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20090176538 | Two-Way Communication Device with Detachable Boom - Certain embodiments provide a two-way communication device that includes: a housing; a first microphone disposed on a boom that is removably attached to the housing; and a second microphone mounted with the housing, wherein when the boom is attached to the housing, the first microphone is operational and the second microphone is not operational, and when the boom is not attached to the housing, the second microphone is operational and the first microphone is not operational. Certain embodiments provide, a two-way communication device that includes a charging jack for providing power to a battery mounted with a housing, wherein the charging jack is only accessible when a boom/microphone assembly is not attached to the housing. | 07-09-2009 |
20100166209 | COMPANION MICROPHONE SYSTEM AND METHOD - Systems and methods for wireless communication can include a first unit configured to synchronously transmit a first digital audio packet redundantly in at least a first dedicated slot and a second dedicated slot over a time period, and a second unit configured to receive wireless transmissions from the first unit. In certain embodiments, the second unit does not listen for a transmission in the second dedicated slot if the first digital audio packet is received in the first dedicated slot. In certain embodiments, the units are encoded with a group code that identifies group members, such that the units only receive data packets transmitted by group members with the same group code. | 07-01-2010 |
20110117975 | Two-Way Communication Device - Certain embodiments provide improved two-way communication devices, such as wireless headsets, including a port configured to deliver sound, a circuit board operatively connected to the port, an antenna configured to receive wireless transmissions, the antenna operatively connected to the circuit board and positioned at a first end of the circuit board and a boom including a microphone configured to receive sound, the boom operatively connected to the circuit board via a wire configured to run across a ground plane of the antenna. Certain embodiments provide fixed booms, other embodiments provide removable booms. | 05-19-2011 |
20120281853 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENHANCING SPEECH INTELLIGIBILITY USING COMPANION MICROPHONES WITH POSITION SENSORS - Systems and methods for enhancing speech intelligibility using a companion microphone system can include microphones, a position sensor and a microcontroller. In certain embodiments, the position sensor is configured to generate position data corresponding to a position of the companion microphone system. In various embodiments, the microphones and the position sensor include a fixed relationship in three-dimensional space. In certain embodiments, the microcontroller is configured to receive the position data from the position sensor and select one or more of the microphones to receive an audio input based on the received position data. | 11-08-2012 |
William Franklin Dunn, Austin, TX US
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20080232430 | Wireless transceiver and method for use therewith - A wireless transceiver includes a first integrated circuit and a second integrated circuit. The first integrated circuit includes a memory module that stores a plurality of operational instructions for implementing a plurality of protocol layers of a wireless protocol, a processing module that executes the plurality of operational instructions, and a first interface module. The second integrated circuit includes a second interface module that couples data to and from the first interface module, an RF transceiver that modulates a first baseband signal to produce a transmitted RF signal, and that demodulates a received RF signal to produce a second baseband signal, and a baseband module that generates the first baseband signal based on data received from the first interface module via the second interface module, and that generates data based on the second baseband signal to send to the first interface module via the second interface module. | 09-25-2008 |