Estes, TX
Amy Estes, Sugar Land, TX US
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20130150640 | PRODUCTION OF XYLENES BY METHYLATION OF AROMATIC COMPOUNDS - The inventive method is directed to the production of xylenes by methylation of aromatic compounds with methanol. The process uses fixed bed reactors, operates at lower pressure, and without the need for hydrogen or other gas recycle. | 06-13-2013 |
D. Mark Estes, League City, TX US
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20120251565 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR PREVENTING OR TREATING BURKHOLDERIA INFECTION - The present invention provides a protein or a fragment or a variant of said protein, wherein the protein, fragment, or variant is capable of producing a protective immune response in an animal, wherein the immune response is protective against infection by | 10-04-2012 |
Gary Estes, Waxahachie, TX US
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20140338513 | Hole Cutting System - A material removal system enabling the installation of electrical outlet boxes and junction boxes among others, includes a platen for attaching to a vibrating movement, a blade with teeth having any circular or non-circular cutting edge which attaches to the platen that vibrates the teeth multidirectionally. The system enables rapid material removal and produces a clean rectangular aperture requiring little or no modification prior to installing an outlet box. | 11-20-2014 |
James D. Estes, Arlington, TX US
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20100206064 | Casing Inspection Logging Tool - An instrument assembly for a well casing inspection tool, comprising a main shaft having an extension shaft extending therefrom. An instrument head is supported on bearings proximate one end of the main shaft. The rotating instrument head, which includes sensors for measuring wall thickness and caliper of the well casing, provides continuous 360 degree scanning of the interior of the well casing to obtain detailed measurements of the well casing. A motor drives the rotating instrument head through a gear train. A mandrel supported by the main shaft includes exciter coils for wall thickness, caliper, and permeability measurements. A capacitive slip ring couples signals between the rotating instrument head and stationary circuits in the instrument assembly. | 08-19-2010 |
Joseph Estes, Moody, TX US
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20090038856 | Injection System And Method - An injection system and method is described. In several exemplary embodiments, the injection system and method may be a part of, and/or used with, a system and method for excavating a subterranean formation. | 02-12-2009 |
Larry D. Estes, North Richland Hills, TX US
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20090326540 | Chuck for Reciprocating Surgical Instrument - Devices are described relating to the retaining of surgical tools within the chuck of a reciprocating surgical instrument, such as a reciprocating saw. A securing chuck is disclosed for securing a surgical tool to a reciprocating surgical instrument that comprises a shaft and a securing member. The shaft defines an axis and has a cylindrical bore extending along the axis. The bore is shaped to receive a substantially rounded tool shank. A pair of transverse slots extends into the shaft along a plane passing through the axis for receiving a substantially flattened tool shank. The transverse slots intersect with the cylindrical bore. The securing member is carried by the shaft and is radially movable relative to the bore both inwardly and outwardly to secure the surgical tool in the chuck. | 12-31-2009 |
20130032435 | Lubrication And Exhaust System For A Powered Surgical Instrument - A lubrication cartridge includes a cartridge body. A cartridge coupling is located on the cartridge body and defines a first passage and a second passage. A lubricant reservoir is housed in the cartridge body and comprises a pressurized fluid inlet coupled to the first passage and a lubricant outlet coupled to the second passage. A metering insert is located between the lubricant outlet and the second passage and comprises a density that controls lubricant flow between the lubricant reservoir and the second passage. | 02-07-2013 |
20130274775 | Lubrication And Exhaust System For A Powered Surgical Instrument - A cartridge includes a body, a reservoir, a filter, and a tab. The body is configured to be held in a fixed relationship relative to a stem, wherein the body comprises an inlet and an outlet. The inlet is configured to receive a fluid from a surgical instrument via the stem. The outlet is configured to output a first portion of the fluid from the cartridge. The reservoir is configured to receive the fluid from the inlet. The filter is configured to filter the first portion of the fluid as the first portion of the fluid is directed from the inlet, through the filter, and to the outlet. The tab connected to the body and configured to engage with the stem. The tab is configured to, when the cartridge is moved to disengage from the stem, at least one of break away from the body and become functionally inoperable. | 10-17-2013 |
20130277922 | Chuck For Reciprocating Surgical Instrument - Devices are described relating to the retaining of surgical tools within the chuck of a reciprocating surgical instrument, such as a reciprocating saw. A securing chuck is disclosed for securing a surgical tool to a reciprocating surgical instrument that comprises a shaft and a securing member. The shaft defines an axis and has a cylindrical bore extending along the axis. The bore is shaped to receive a substantially rounded tool shank. A pair of transverse slots extends into the shaft along a plane passing through the axis for receiving a substantially flattened tool shank. The transverse slots intersect with the cylindrical bore. The securing member is carried by the shaft and is radially movable relative to the bore both inwardly and outwardly to secure the surgical tool in the chuck. | 10-24-2013 |
Larry Dale Estes, North Richland Hills, TX US
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20100314200 | LUBRICATION AND EXHAUST SYSTEM FOR A POWERED SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - A lubrication cartridge includes a cartridge body. A cartridge coupling is located on the cartridge body and defines a first passage and a second passage. A lubricant reservoir is housed in the cartridge body and comprises a pressurized fluid inlet coupled to the first passage and a lubricant outlet coupled to the second passage. A metering insert is located between the lubricant outlet and the second passage and comprises a density that controls lubricant flow between the lubricant reservoir and the second passage. | 12-16-2010 |
Lawrence Estes, Houston, TX US
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20080228512 | CROSS-JURISDICTIONAL TOWING ADMINISTRATION AND DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - Systems, computer programs, and methods for managing information corresponding to a plurality of vehicles are disclosed. The systems include a database for storing information corresponding to a plurality of vehicles, wherein at least one of the plurality of vehicles are non-consent tows and a plurality of user interfaces. Each user interface is configured to manage one or more pieces of information regarding one or more of the plurality of vehicles. | 09-18-2008 |
Mary K. Estes, Houston, TX US
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20120021405 | Single Chain Antibody for the Detection of Noroviruses - The present invention concerns compositions and methods for detecting Norovirus or Norovirus particles. In particular, the present invention encompasses antibodies for detecting Norovirus or Norovirus particles, including, for example, monoclonal antibodies that have broad specificity of binding to various genogroups of norovirus. | 01-26-2012 |
Robert Estes, Tomball, TX US
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20080257546 | Autonomous Downhole Control Methods and Devices - Autonomous control of a wellbore tool is provided by programming a memory module of a processor with a database having data relating to a selected parameter of interest; conveying a sensor and the processor along the wellbore; and activating the wellbore tool if the processor determines that a measurement provided by the sensor correlates with the database data. The processor may correlate the sensor measurements with a predetermined pattern associated with the data, a preset value, and/or a preset range of values. Well tool activation may occur when the processor finds: a substantial match between a predetermined pattern and at least one measured value; a present value and at least one measured value, and/or a preset range of values and at least one measured range of values. Also, activating the well tool may occur only if a measurement from a second sensor meets a preset criteria. | 10-23-2008 |
20090044618 | GRAVITATIONAL METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MEASURING TRUE VERTICAL DEPTH IN A BOREHOLE - A method for measuring true vertical depth in a borehole, the method including: measuring gravitational acceleration in the borehole; and determining the true vertical depth from the measurement. | 02-19-2009 |
20090126486 | ORIENTATION INDEPENDENT GRAVITY SENSOR - An instrument for measuring gravitational acceleration, the instrument including: a plurality of accelerometers disposed about a three-dimensional structure, the plurality of accelerometers providing output used for measuring the gravitational acceleration; wherein each accelerometer in the plurality is implemented by at least one of a micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) and a nano-electromechanical system (NEMS). | 05-21-2009 |
20120226443 | AUTONOMOUS DOWNHOLE CONTROL METHODS AND DEVICES - Autonomous control of a wellbore tool is provided by programming a memory module of a processor with a database having data relating to a selected parameter of interest; conveying a sensor and the processor along the wellbore; and activating the wellbore tool if the processor determines that a measurement provided by the sensor correlates with the database data. The processor may correlate the sensor measurements with a predetermined pattern associated with the data, a preset value, and/or a preset range of values. Well tool activation may occur when the processor finds: a substantial match between a predetermined pattern and at least one measured value; a present value and at least one measured value, and/or a preset range of values and at least one measured range of values. Also, activating the well tool may occur only if a measurement from a second sensor meets a preset criteria. | 09-06-2012 |
20140151031 | Reducing Rotational Vibration in Rotational Measurements - An apparatus for mitigation of torsional noise effects on borehole measurements. The apparatus may include a conveyance device; a sleeve having a sensor section, the sleeve rotatably disposed on the conveyance device; a sensor having at least one component disposed on the sensor section; and a driver coupled to the conveyance device and configured to rotate at least the sleeve sensor section. The driver may rotate the sleeve sensor section independent of the conveyance device. The driver may rotate the sleeve sensor section at a preset substantially constant rotational speed. The sleeve may include at least one arm configured to selectively lock the sleeve to a surface in the borehole. The driver may rotate the sleeve sensor section during measurement by the sensor. The driver may selectively couple the sleeve. | 06-05-2014 |
Robert Estes, Houston, TX US
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20100145620 | ROTATABLE ORIENTATION INDEPENDENT GRAVITY SENSOR AND METHODS FOR CORRECTING SYSTEMATIC ERRORS - A method to correct for a systematic error of a sensor having a plurality of accelerometers configured to measure gravitational acceleration, the method including: rotating the plurality of accelerometers about a first axis; obtaining a first set of calibration measurements from the plurality of accelerometers from the rotation about the first axis; determining a first systematic error for each accelerometer in the plurality using the first set of calibration measurements; and removing the first systematic error from sensor measurements to correct for the systematic error. | 06-10-2010 |
Robert A. Estes, Tomball, TX US
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20090173538 | Tripping Indicator For MWD Systems - A method for surveying a formation includes conveying a survey instrument into the wellbore; measuring one or more parameters of interest relating to a wellbore tubular in the wellbore; and operating the survey instrument after the measured parameter of interest indicates that the wellbore tubular is being tripped out of the wellbore. | 07-09-2009 |
20130153206 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING PARAMETERS DOWNHOLE USING GRAVITY-AFFECTED SENSOR - In one aspect, an apparatus for use in a wellbore is provided that in one embodiment includes a sensor having a plurality of spaced conductive contact elements, a sensing member that moves by gravity and contacts at least two contact elements in the plurality of contact elements to create an electrical short between such at least two contact elements and a circuit coupled to the contact elements configured to generate electrical signals in response to the electrical short between the contact elements. | 06-20-2013 |
20140121971 | Passive Magnetic Ranging for SAGD and Relief Wells Via a Linearized Trailing Window Kalman Filter - A method of drilling a well is disclosed. A first estimate is obtained of a location of the well with respect to a reference well at a selected depth. A magnetic measurement is obtained at the selected depth using a sensor. The obtained magnetic measurement is related to a residual magnetic charge distribution in the reference well. An expected value of the magnetic measurement at the selected depth is determined from the residual magnetic charge distribution. A second estimate is obtained of the location of the well using the first estimate of the location, the obtained magnetic measurement and the expected value of the magnetic measurement. A drilling parameter of the well is altered using the second estimate of the location. | 05-01-2014 |
Robert Alan Estes, Tomball, TX US
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20130234445 | SELF-TUNING ENERGY HARVESTER - An apparatus for generating electricity includes a flexural member configured to flex upon being subject to a vibration. A plurality of weight displacement systems is disposed at the flexural member, each weight displacement system in the plurality being configured to displace a moveable weight upon receipt of a signal. A processor is configured to provide a signal to each weight displacement system in order to achieve a desired resonant frequency of the flexural member. And, an electricity generating device is coupled to the flexural member and configured to generate the electricity upon flexing of the flexural member. | 09-12-2013 |
Steven Charles Estes, Highland Village, TX US
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20080226255 | Concept and associated device enabling multi-camera video & audio recording for synchronization with long term ambulatory electroencephalography (EEG) in the home, office, or hospital environment - The concept and associated device enabling multi-camera video & audio recording for synchronization with long term ambulatory electroencephalography allows for multiple cameras and microphones to be used in a home setting monitoring from various locations in the home for long term ambulatory EEG monitoring. No longer is Video EEG monitoring with multiple cameras and microphones limited to a cabled hospital type setting. This device could also be utilized by hospitals to conduct video monitoring from any hospital type room. | 09-18-2008 |