Feather, US
Arthur E. Feather, Monte Sereno, CA US
Frank Feather, Englishtown, NJ US
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20090248800 | PEER-TO-PEER COMMUNICATION BETWEEN DIFFERENT TYPES OF INTERNET HOSTS - In one embodiment, a method for processing, at an enhanced Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) proxy (e-proxy), (1) a SIP INVITE message to a first user at an IPv4/IPv6 dual-stack (DS) host, connected to an IPv6 network, from a second user at an IPv4 host, connected to an IPv4 network. The e-proxy receives the SIP INVITE message from the IPv4 network. When the e-proxy determines that Dual Stack Transition Mechanism (DSTM) service is required, the e-proxy obtains a temporary IPv4 address for the DS host, finds a suitable tunnel end-point (TEP), and sends a corresponding, but modified, INVITE message to the DS host. The modified INVITE message body includes invocation of DSTM service, the temporary IPv4 address, the TEP's IPv6 address, and the IPv4 host's IPv4 address. The e-proxy sends a BIND message to the TEP to bind the DS host's IPv6 address to the temporary IPv4 address for proper tunneling. | 10-01-2009 |
Frank E. Feather, Englishtown, NJ US
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20140324240 | Method And System For Disaggregating Thermostatically Controlled Appliance Energy Usage From Other Energy Usage - An apparatus includes processor and a memory communicatively connected to the processor. The processor is configured to receive total energy usage information that is related to a thermostatically controlled appliance and receive ambient temperature information related to the thermostatically controlled appliance. The processor derives a physical model for the thermostatically controlled appliance and other than the thermostatically controlled appliance, the physical model dependent on ambient temperature. The processor solves a Hidden Markov Model based on the total energy usage information and the physical model to obtain an energy usage model for the thermostatically controlled appliance and other than the thermostatically controlled appliance. Based on the total energy usage information, ambient temperature information, and the energy usage model, the processor determines energy use by the thermostatically controlled appliance. | 10-30-2014 |
Gary A. Feather, Camas, WA US
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20090317052 | Networked video devices - A collaborative information system. | 12-24-2009 |
20120101554 | ADAPTIVE THERAPEUTIC LIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM - A system for influencing a state of a user including a light source for emitting light influencing the state of the user and a light controller selectively controlling the emission of the light. The emission may include at least one of, the spectrum of said light; the duration of said light; the distribution of said light; the intensity of said light; and the timing of said light. The analysis engine provides a signal to the light controller indicating a desired emission of the light. | 04-26-2012 |
20150150052 | COLLABORATIVE RECOMMENDATION SYSTEM - A collaborative information system in which a first display device provides a recommendation of programming content to a viewer of a second display device, where the recommendation is based on content characteristics of the recommended content, and where the recommendation is based on assigning those content characteristics respectively different weights. | 05-28-2015 |
Gregory Feather, Morgantown, WV US
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20120160010 | AIR-SAMPLING DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE - The present disclosure concerns embodiments of a sampling apparatus that utilizes one or more cyclone separators to collect airborne particles from the atmosphere. In one representative embodiment, the sampling apparatus includes a collection-vessel retaining member that is adapted to be removably coupled to a collection vessel. The retaining member has an air-inlet conduit for permitting air to flow through the open end of the collection vessel and an air-outlet conduit for permitting air to exit the open end of the collection vessel. The air-inlet conduit and the air-outlet conduit are configured to cause air flowing into the collection vessel to establishes a cyclonic flow path, which causes airborne particles to separate out from the air stream and collect in the collection vessel. | 06-28-2012 |
Heath Feather, North Andover, MA US
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20090024977 | LOCAL PREFERRED DIRECTION ARCHITECTURE, TOOLS, AND APPARATUS - model for use with one or more EDA tools (such as placing, routing, etc). An LPD wiring model allows at least one wiring layer to have a set of regions that each have a different preferred direction than the particular wiring layer. In addition, each region has a local preferred direction that differs from the local preferred direction of at least one other region in the set. Furthermore, at least two regions have two different polygonal shapes and no region in the set encompasses another region in the set. Some embodiments also provide a Graphical User Interface (GUI) that facilitates a visual presentation of an LPD design layout and provides tools to create and manipulate LPD regions in a design layout. | 01-22-2009 |
James E. Feather, Fairfax, VA US
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20120097289 | ALUMINA FORMING BIMETALLIC TUBE AND METHOD OF MAKING AND USING - Provided is a bimetallic tube for transport of hydrocarbon feedstocks in a petrochemical process unit and/or refinery process unit, including: i) an outer tube layer being formed from a steam cracker alloy including at least 18.0 wt. % Cr and at least 10.0 wt. % Ni; ii) an inner tube layer being formed from an alumina forming bulk alloy including 5.0 to 10.0 wt. % of Al, 18.0 wt. % to 25.0 wt. % Cr, less than 0.5 wt. % Si, and at least 35.0 wt. % Fe with the balance being Ni, wherein the inner tube layer is formed plasma powder welding the alumina forming bulk alloy on the inner surface of the outer tube layer; and iii) an oxide layer formed on the surface of the inner tube layer, wherein the oxide layer is substantially comprised of alumina, chromia, silica, mullite, spinels, or mixtures thereof. | 04-26-2012 |
20120097581 | Alumina Forming Bimetallic Tube for Refinery Process Furnaces and Method of Making and Using - Provided is a bimetallic tube for transport of hydrocarbon feedstocks in refinery process furnaces, and more particularly in furnace radiant coils, including: i) an outer tube layer being formed from carbon steels or low chromium steels comprising less than 15.0 wt. % Cr based on the total weight of the steel; ii) an inner tube layer being formed from an alumina forming bulk alloy including 5.0 to 10.0 wt. % of Al, 20.0 wt. % to 25.0 wt. % Cr, less than 0.4 wt. % Si, and at least 35.0 wt. % Fe with the balance being Ni, wherein the inner tube layer is formed plasma powder welding the alumina forming bulk alloy on the inner surface of the outer tube layer; and iii) an oxide layer formed on the surface of the inner tube layer, wherein the oxide layer is substantially comprised of alumina, chromia, silica, mullite, spinels, or mixtures thereof. | 04-26-2012 |
20120198923 | METAL LOSS PROBE AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING THE METAL LOSS PROBE - The present invention describes the connecting of a corrodible material with a non-corrodible material by electron beam welding so that the corrodible material is not affected by non-corrodible material during the welding process. Employing an electron beam welding process not only minimizes unintended alloying of the corrodible element but also minimizes the width of the weld heat affected and fusion zones. This fabrication method is necessary to ensure that the corrodible element faithfully replicates the wastage of the subject metal. | 08-09-2012 |
20130122593 | TUNING FORK OSCILLATOR ACTIVATED OR DEACTIVATED BY A PREDETERMINED CONDITION - A sensor for detection and measurement of incompatible (corrosive or foreign) materials in a fluid medium. The sensor includes a tuning fork mounted on a diaphragm with tines having an amplitude and a resonant frequency. The sensor alarms when a measured amount of the incompatible material has been deposited on the sensor to form a fusing element on the tines which causes vibration of the tines to cease. | 05-16-2013 |
20140246013 | HIGH PERFORMANCE FIRED HEATER TUBES - Fired heater tubes with improved resistance to corrosion and fouling suitable for use in thermal processing units of petroleum refineries and petrochemical plants are fabricated from a bulk alloy of an alumina-forming alloy which is capable of forming a stable oxide film on the surfaces of the tubes. The bulk alloy comprising about 3 wt. % to about 20 wt. % of Al, about 5 wt. % to about 30 wt. % Cr and at least one alloying component selected from Fe, Ni, Co, Si, Mn, B, C, N, P, Ga, Ge, As, In, Sn, Sb, Pb, Sc, La, Y, Ce, Ti, Zr, Hf, V, Nb, Ta, Mo, W, Re, Ru, Rh, Ir, Pd, Pt, Cu, Ag, Au and mixtures of these components. | 09-04-2014 |
James E. Feather, Burke, VA US
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20080314150 | Mechanical oscillator activated or deactivated by a predetermined condition - The present invention is a mechanical oscillator for detection and measurement of corrosive or foreign materials. The elements include a means for mechanical excitation, and a mechanical oscillator, wherein said mechanical oscillator has a resonant frequency, f, and a quality factor, Q. A fuse fixed to the oscillator to change oscillator amplitude to or from essentially zero to resonance amplitude. In a preferred embodiment, the mechanical oscillator has the shape of a tuning fork where one region is compatible with the service fluid and the other region is incompatible with the service fluid or other contaminant. The sensor alarms when a measured amount of the incompatible material has been removed or the physical strength of the material has been compromised. | 12-25-2008 |
20090090613 | Crude oil pre-heat train with improved heat transfer and method of improving heat transfer - Targeted application of anti-fouling mechanisms in a heat exchange system produces higher rates of energy recovery. The anti-fouling mechanisms with high mitigation rates can be deployed at only the hottest portions of a pre-heat train that experience the highest rates of fouling and heat loss. In application, bundles of corrosion resistant smoothed tubes are deployed in the late pre-heat train to significantly reduce the formation of harder deposits. Vibration can be used as an adjunct approach in conjunction with the corrosion resistant, smooth tubes, or deployed alone on existing bundles. The use of high performing, more durable exchangers in select locations justifies the increased cost of these components. | 04-09-2009 |
20100275689 | Tuning Fork Oscillator Activated or Deactivated by a Predetermined Condition - The present invention is a tuning fork oscillator for detection and measurement of corrosive or foreign materials. The elements include a means for mechanical excitation, and a mechanical oscillator, wherein said mechanical oscillator has a resonant frequency, f, and a quality factor, Q. A fuse fixed to the oscillator to change oscillator amplitude to or from essentially zero to resonance amplitude. In a preferred embodiment, the tuning fork has one region compatible with the service fluid and the other region is incompatible with the service fluid or other contaminant. The sensor alarms when a measured amount of the incompatible material has been removed or deposited. | 11-04-2010 |
James Edward Feather, Fairfax, VA US
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20120211400 | Alumina Forming Bimetallic Tube for Refinery Process Furnaces and Method of Making and Using - Provided is a bimetallic tube for transport of hydrocarbon feedstocks in refinery process furnaces, and more particularly in furnace radiant coils, including: i) an outer tube layer being formed from stainless steels including chromium in the range of 15.0 to 26.0 wt. % based on the total weight of the stainless steel; ii) an inner tube layer being formed from an alumina forming bulk alloy including 5.0 to 10.0 wt. % of Al, 20.0 wt. % to 25.0 wt. % Cr, less than 0.4 wt. % Si, and at least 35.0 wt. % Fe with the balance being Ni, wherein the inner tube layer is formed plasma powder welding the alumina forming bulk alloy on the inner surface of the outer tube layer; and iii) an oxide layer formed on the surface of the inner tube layer, wherein the oxide layer is substantially comprised of alumina, chromia, silica, mullite, spinels, or mixtures thereof. | 08-23-2012 |
James Edward Feather, Burke, VA US
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20130095313 | METHOD FOR INHIBITING CORROSION UNDER INSULATION ON THE EXTERIOR OF A STRUCTURE - A method for inhibiting corrosion under insulation (CUI) on the exterior of a structure, e.g., pipelines, piping, vessels and tanks, is provided. The method involves providing a structure that is at least partially formed from a corrosion resistant carbon steel (CRCS) composition. The CRCS composition includes corrosion resistance alloying additions in the amount of 0.1 weight percent to 9 weight percent. At least one alloying addition has a low free energy of formation for its oxide and/or hydroxide, e.g., vanadium and/or titanium. A corrosion inhibited structure that includes a structure at least partially formed from a corrosion resistant carbon steel (CRCS) composition, and insulation positioned around at least a portion of the structure. | 04-18-2013 |
Neill E. Feather, Phoenix, AZ US
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20160080410 | SELECTIVE WEBSITE VULNERABILITY AND INFECTION TESTING - In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for selective website vulnerability and infection testing and intelligently paced rigorous direct website testing. By providing robust website content integrity checking while only lightly loading the website hosting server, visitor bandwidth availability is maintained through selective testing and intelligently paced external website exercising. A modular pod-based computing architecture of interconnected severs configured with a sharded database facilitates selective website testing and intelligent direct website test pacing while providing scalability to support large numbers of website testing subscribers. | 03-17-2016 |
Stan Feather, Berthoud, CO US
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20080212222 | Access control management - In one embodiment, a cartridge library, comprises a management component comprising a first processor module and a memory medium communicatively connected to the first processor module, an interface controller comprising a second processor module and a memory medium communicatively connected to the second processor module, wherein the interface controller comprises logic instructions stored on a computer readable medium which, when executed, cause the second processor module to, record, in a memory medium coupled to the cartridge library, at least one access control parameter, wherein the access control parameter identifies at least one of a user, a server, a command, or a time, receive, in an interface controller coupled to the cartridge library, a request for at least one resource of the cartridge library, and implement an access control routine in the interface controller to use the access control parameter to determine whether to limit a user's ability to perform at least one command on at least one resource of the cartridge library during at least one time period. | 09-04-2008 |
Stanley S. Feather, Ft. Collins, CO US
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20080198489 | Cartridge drive diagnostic tools - In one embodiment, a method of diagnosing an error in a cartridge drive, comprises detecting an occurrence of a defined event in a cartridge drive, in response to the defined event, initiating an analysis routine of at least one event log from the cartridge drive, and invoking an intervention routine when the analysis indicates that the defined event represents a failure threat. | 08-21-2008 |
20080215806 | Access control management - In one embodiment, a cartridge library comprises a library controller comprising a first processor module and a memory medium communicatively connected to the processor module, and a cartridge drive controller comprising a second processor module and a memory medium communicatively connected to the processor module. The cartridge drive controller comprises logic instructions stored on a computer readable medium which, when executed, cause the first processor module to receive, from a management component coupled to the cartridge library, at least one access control parameter, wherein the access control parameter identifies at least one of a user, a server, a command, or a time, record, in a memory medium coupled to the cartridge library, the at least one access control parameter; receive a request for at least one resource of the cartridge library; and use the access control parameter in determining whether to grant access to the at least one resource of the cartridge library. | 09-04-2008 |
Stanley S. Feather, Berthoud, CO US
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20100080392 | Key Management In Storage Libraries - Embodiments include methods, apparatus, and systems for managing encryption keys in a storage library. One method includes using a tape library to determine which key manager is selected for data encryption operations to a tape drive when multiple different key managers exist in a storage system. | 04-01-2010 |
20100080393 | Cryptographic Key Management In Storage Libraries - Embodiments include methods, apparatus, and systems for managing encryption keys in a storage library. One method includes receiving a request to read or write data to a tape drive; initiating, by the tape drive, a request for an encryption key to encrypt or decrypt the data; and transmitting the encryption to key to the tape drive through an out-of-band path. | 04-01-2010 |