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Aaron Loy Miller, Galveston, TX US
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20090203594 | Anticancer peptide - A polypeptide and methods of using the polypeptide for treating malignancy by administering to a subject a composition of the polypeptide. Pharmaceutical compositions of the polypeptide. | 08-13-2009 |
Adam Miller, Pflugerville, TX US
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20110220710 | Virtual Reader for Processing Applications - A system, method, and computer-readable medium are disclosed for the automated processing and scoring of applications. Application reader resources are selected to read and score individual categories of the application. The difference between the respective reader scores and an average delta value for each category of each application that the selected readers have previously score is calculated. The standard deviation of the average delta value for each category is calculated. If the selected reader's score for that category is not within one standard deviation of the average delta value, then the selected reader's score is adjusted the least amount necessary to be so. An additional application reader is selected to read and score the application. Reading and scoring operations are continued until at least two reader scores are within one standard deviation of the average of the adjusted scores. Final scoring of all applications is performed and the scored applications are ranked in descending order. | 09-15-2011 |
20110225169 | Virtual Reader for Scoring Applications - A system, method, and computer-readable medium are disclosed for the automated processing and scoring of applications. Application reader resources are selected to read and score individual categories of the application. The difference between the respective reader scores and an average delta value for each category of each application that the selected readers have previously score is calculated. The standard deviation of the average delta value for each category is calculated. If the selected reader's score for that category is not within one standard deviation of the average delta value, then the selected reader's score is adjusted the least amount necessary to be so. An additional application reader is selected to read and score the application. Reading and scoring operations are continued until at least two reader scores are within one standard deviation of the average of the adjusted scores. Final scoring of all applications is performed and the scored applications are ranked in descending order. | 09-15-2011 |
Alexander K. Miller, Dallas, TX US
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20120234845 | Inverted Bottle Holder - An inverted bottle holder is described for holding a bottle with a neck upside down inside a container having an exterior wall. The bottle holder includes a clip having an inner wall and an outer wall spaced to accept the exterior wall of the container in between, wherein the clip is formed having a diameter corresponding to the diameter of the container, and a deck connected to the clip and extending into the container, the deck including an aperture sized to accept the neck of the bottle, such that the bottle is held upside down in the container when inserted into the aperture. | 09-20-2012 |
20130200086 | Domed Cup Lid for Holding an Inverted Bottle - A lid for a cup is described, where the lid acts to hold a bottle with a neck upside down inside the cup. The lid includes a rim attachment mechanism allowing the lid to be attached to the cup, a dome connected to the rim attachment mechanism and having a aperture therein, and a bottle receptacle extending into the interior of the dome through the aperture in the dome, wherein the bottle receptacle is formed to accept the neck of the bottle and to hold the bottle in a fixed position relative to the lid. | 08-08-2013 |
20130220969 | Inverted Bottle Holder - An inverted bottle holder is described for holding a bottle with a neck upside down inside a container having an exterior wall. The bottle holder includes a first clip that is intended to fit glasses with a first range of angles of exterior wall, and a second clip that is intended to fit glasses with a second range of angles of exterior wall, wherein each clip is formed having an arc corresponding to the arc of the container, and a deck integrally formed with the first and second clips and extending into the container, the deck including an aperture sized to accept the neck of the bottle, such that the bottle is held upside down in the container when inserted into the aperture. | 08-29-2013 |
20130305515 | Domed Cup Lid for Holding an Inverted Can or Bottle - A lid for a cup is described where the lid acts to hold a can upside down inside the cup. The lid including a rim attachment mechanism allowing the lid to be attached to the cup and a dome connected to the rim attachment mechanism and having an aperture therein. The lid also includes a can receptacle extending from the top into the interior of the dome through the aperture in the dome, wherein the can receptacle is formed to accept a can and to hold the can in a fixed position relative to the lid, and a bottle receptacle extending from a bottom of the can receptacle, wherein the bottle receptacle is formed to accept a neck of the bottle and to hold the bottle in a fixed position relative to the lid. | 11-21-2013 |
20130306589 | Inverted Bottle Holder - An inverted bottle holder intended to hold two bottles with necks upside down inside a container is described. The bottle holder includes a clip having an inner wall and an outer wall spaced to accept the exterior wall of the container in between, where the clip is formed at an arc corresponding to the arc of the exterior wall of the container, and a deck connected in a permanently fixed relationship to the clip and extending into the container. The deck includes two apertures each sized to accept the neck of one of the bottles, such that each bottle is held upside down in the container when inserted into the aperture. In addition the bottle holder may include an integral bottle opener in either the single bottle or double bottle designs. | 11-21-2013 |
20130306664 | Insert to Hold a Can for Use With an Inverted Bottle Holder - A holder intended to hold a can upside down inside a container when attached thereto is described. The holder includes a clip having an inner wall and an outer wall spaced to accept an exterior wall of the container in between, where the clip is formed at an arc corresponding to the arc of the exterior wall of the container and a deck connected in a permanently fixed relationship to the clip and extending into the container, the deck including an aperture. The holder also includes an insert inserted into the aperture in the holder, the insert formed by a can receptacle having a first ledge to hold the top of the can when inserted therein and a neck insert, the neck inserted into the aperture until a second ledge on the insert comes to rest against the deck of the holder. | 11-21-2013 |
20140059810 | BOTTLE BRACELET - In one embodiment, a bracelet includes: ( | 03-06-2014 |
20150060473 | Inverted Bottle Holder - An inverted bottle holder intended to hold two bottles with necks upside down inside a container is described. The bottle holder includes a clip having an inner wall and an outer wall spaced to accept the exterior wall of the container in between, where the clip is formed at an arc corresponding to the arc of the exterior wall of the container, and a deck connected in a permanently fixed relationship to the clip and extending into the container. The deck includes two apertures each sized to accept the neck of one of the bottles, such that each bottle is held upside down in the container when inserted into the aperture. In addition the bottle holder may include an integral bottle opener in either the single bottle or double bottle designs. | 03-05-2015 |
Andrew R. Miller, The Woodlands, TX US
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20120221021 | COUPLING SYSTEM, APPLICATOR TOOL, ATTACHMENT RING AND METHOD FOR CONNECTING A CONDUIT TO BIOLOGICAL TISSUE - A coupling system includes an applicator tool and an attachment ring mounted on the applicator tool. Clips are contained within the applicator tool and are deployed through the attachment ring in order to anchor the attachment ring to biological tissue. When deployed, tips of the clips follow a curved trajectory through an annular cuff of the attachment ring and through the underlying tissue. The tips loop back out of the tissue and to a location where they are later trapped or clamped by the attachment ring. While the tips are trapped or clamped, the applicator tool cinches the clips by pulling rear segments of the clips. Thereafter, the applicator tool disconnects from the attachment ring which remains anchored to the tissue and serves as a coupling for a cannula. The cannula can have movable lock members that secure it to the attachment ring. | 08-30-2012 |
20130282026 | ENGAGEMENT DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DEPLOYMENT OF ANASTOMOTIC CLIPS - A coupling system includes an applicator tool, an anastomotic prosthesis mounted on the applicator tool, and an engagement device. The applicator tool deploys a securement through the prosthesis and tissue which leaves the prosthesis attached to the tissue. The engagement device selectively engages the applicator tool onto the tissue, with the use of suction, in order to facilitate accurate placement of the prosthesis on the tissue and facilitate deployment of the securement into the tissue. The applicator tool and the tissue are able to move together while the engagement device prevents or inhibits relative movement between the applicator tool and the tissue. A method for securing an anastomotic prosthesis to tissue includes applying of suction to engage an applicator tool to the tissue while a securement is deployed out of the applicator tool and into the prosthesis and the tissue. | 10-24-2013 |
Andrew Ross Miller, The Woodlands, TX US
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20120010455 | Attachment Method - Preparing the heart for connection with a ventricular assist device (VAD) can include attaching an attachment ring to a ventricular apex of the heart. The attachment ring optionally includes a seal or a valve to allow the procedure to be performed with or without a heart-lung bypass. A valve can be temporarily attached to the attachment ring. Tissue is removed from the ventricular apex through the attachment ring to form a hole through which an inflow conduit of the VAD can be inserted. A slit can first be made in the ventricular apex to facilitate removal of the tissue. A clamp can be closed around the attachment ring to secure the inflow conduit. | 01-12-2012 |
Angela Ahmadi Miller, Dallas, TX US
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20120010630 | System and Method for Hair Removal - A method in one example embodiment includes providing first and second devices, each of which includes an actuating body coupled to a pair of bifurcated arms with distal tips. The method also includes moving at least one of the devices to create tension in a filament secured to each of the distal tips and then forming a twist in the filament between the distal tips of the first device and the distal tips of the second device. The method further includes placing a first portion of the filament around hairs to be removed from a body. An opening force is applied to the actuating body of the second device to move the bifurcated arms from a first position to a second position having a widened distance between the distal tips, such that the twist travels along the filament toward the first device catching and removing hairs from the body. | 01-12-2012 |
Arlyn E. Miller, Leander, TX US
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20110065330 | WIRE CONNECTION APPARATUS - A terminal wire block includes a spring clamp and a screw clamp to hold an electrical wire in a fixed position using one or both of the clamps. The spring clamp includes a cage and a spring to push the wire against one of the walls of the cage. The screw clamp includes an externally threaded fastener such as a screw to hold the wire in place when the fastener is tightened. One or both of the spring clamp and the screw clamp may be operated independently of the other one of the spring clamp and the screw clamp. When operated together, the spring clamp and screw clamp provide additional integrity and security to the contact. | 03-17-2011 |
Arlyn Earl Miller, Leander, TX US
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20110069449 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE ENCLOSURES HAVING IMPROVED VENTILATION TO DISSIPATE HEAT - Electronic device enclosures providing improved heat dissipation are described herein. An example enclosure for holding an electronic circuit board includes a housing having a first portion coupled to a second portion to form a cavity to hold the electronic circuit board. Each of the first and second portions comprises openings to direct convention airflow across opposing faces of the electronic circuit board at the same time. A baffle is coupled to the housing to substantially visually obscure the openings and to define a gap between the housing and the baffle to direct the convection airflow across the opposing faces of the electronic circuit board. | 03-24-2011 |
Blake B. Miller, Austin, TX US
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20110202366 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING TELEPHARMACY SERVICES - A system for distributing packaged medical supplies is provided. The system includes a record server configured to generate medical supply data. The medical supply data includes identification of a physical package containing physical medical supplies, identification of the physical medical supplies, and identification of a remote site the physical package is to be physically moved to. The record server is configured to correlate the package data with verification data received from a remote client. The verification data includes identification of a physical package received by the record client, identification of a patient prescription received by the remote client, and identification of the site of the remote client. | 08-18-2011 |
Bruce A. Miller, Plano, TX US
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20110248681 | Systems and methods for configuring and charging hybrid battery systems - Systems and methods for simultaneously charging two or more cell strings of a hybrid battery system from a shared input current path to the battery system. An input common charging current may be limited to the smallest maximum allowable charging current value of multiple battery cell strings of a hybrid battery system, or may be provided as the greater of the maximum allowable charging currents of multiple battery cell strings of a hybrid battery system with current supplied to individual cell strings that require less than the maximum current being individually controlled so as not to exceed the maximum allowable current for each of the individual cell strings of the hybrid battery system. | 10-13-2011 |
Carl Miller, Houston, TX US
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20110268829 | QUALITY OF LIFE FOR HEPATITIS C PATIENTS WITH A FORMULATION FOR ADMINISTRATION TO THE ORAL MUCOSA INCLUDING LACTOBACILLUS DELBRUECKII SUBSP. BULGARICUS AND N-ACETYL D-GLUCOSAMINE - Disclosed are quick dissolve tablets, each including | 11-03-2011 |
20120201916 | Quality of life of hepatitis C patients with a formulation for administration to the oral mucosa including freeze dried lysate of selected Lactobacillus or Bifidobacterium species and N-acetyl D-glucosamine - Disclosed are quick dissolve tablets, each including freeze dried lysate of | 08-09-2012 |
Charles Miller, Austin, TX US
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20120269185 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMPUTER BASED COLLABORATION INITIATED VIA A VOICE CALL - A method and infrastructure for online collaboration, cloud computing in which collaboration sessions, known as peering sessions, are triggered by telephone calls. Other systems and methods are disclosed. | 10-25-2012 |
Charles Miller, Houston, TX US
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20110186298 | Method And System For Treating A Subterranean Formation Using Diversion - A method well treatment includes establishing fluid connectivity between a wellbore and at least one target zone for treatment within a subterranean formation, which is intersected by a wellbore. The method includes deploying coiled tubing into the wellbore and introducing a treatment composition into the wellbore. The method includes contacting a target zone within the subterranean formation with the treatment composition, introducing a diversion agent through the coiled tubing to an interval within a wellbore and repeating the introduction of the treatment, the contacting of the target zone and the introduction of the diversion agent for more than one target zone. | 08-04-2011 |
Charles Miller, Katy, TX US
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20130168082 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TREATING A SUBTERRANEAN FORMATION USING DIVERSION - A method of well treatment includes establishing fluid connectivity between a wellbore and at least one target zone for treatment within a subterranean formation. The method includes injecting a treatment composition into the wellbore. The method includes contacting a subterranean formation with the treatment composition, providing a diversion agent to a desired interval in the wellbore and measuring a wellbore parameter while performing at least one of the contacting the target zone and the providing the diversion agent. | 07-04-2013 |
Craig W. Miller, Dallas, TX US
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20110252154 | System for Connecting Applications to Networks - A system is disclosed. The system includes a first network module communicatively coupled to a plurality of services associated with a first network utilizing a first protocol. The system also includes a second network module communicatively coupled to a plurality of services associated with a second network utilizing a second protocol, the second protocol being different than the first protocol. The system also includes a service determination module coupled to the first and second network modules, the service determination module operable to receive a request from the first network module to access at least one service from the plurality of services associated with the second network. The service determination module determines the at least one requested service and sends the request to the at least one requested service associated with the second network through the second network module utilizing the second protocol. | 10-13-2011 |
Dave Alan Miller, Round Rock, TX US
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20120114751 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION FOR TREATING HCV INFECTIONS - The present invention relates to a granular pharmaceutical composition comprising an HCV protease inhibitor and at least one poloxamer. | 05-10-2012 |
20120213827 | PROCESS FOR CONTROLLED CRYSTALLIZATION OF AN ACTIVE PHARMACEUTICAL INGREDIENT FROM SUPERCOOLED LIQUID STATE BY HOT MELT EXTRUSION - A process for controlling the crystallization of certain hydrophobic active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) from a supercooled liquid state by hot-melt extrusion processing is described. Also described is a pharmaceutical composition comprising a solid crystalline dispersion of a cholesterol ester transfer protein inhibitor in a hydrophilic excipient matrix. In the process of the present invention, the API is fed to an extrusion system in a crystalline state contemporaneously with carrier excipients where it is first converted to a non-crystalline state by the application of heat and then subsequently recrystallized in-situ by the removal of heat and application of shear. Recrystallization of the API is controlled by carrier formulation design and the hot-melt extrusion process parameters; i.e. barrel temperature profile, feed rate, etc. | 08-23-2012 |
20130331314 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION FOR TREATING HCV INFECTIONS - The present invention relates to a granular pharmaceutical composition comprising an HCV protease inhibitor and at least one poloxamer. | 12-12-2013 |
David Dodd Miller, Austin, TX US
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20110156924 | ESTIMATION OF TRAVEL TIMES USING BLUETOOTH - Methods for estimating travel time using at least two remote systems to record the times amps associated with obtaining identifying information of a wireless Bluetooth enabled, or other WPAN technology, electronic device in a vehicle. A remote system in one embodiment is a Bluetooth enhanced traffic controller. Characteristics of Bluetooth technology, such as a unique address for each Bluetooth capable device are used to detect a vehicle with a Bluetooth device by at least a first and a second remote system. Vehicle identifying data including at least a time stamp is transmitted by the remote systems to a central system. The central system determines a travel time, or an estimated travel delay. Travel time related data is provided by the central system to a display, such as a variable or dynamic message sign. | 06-30-2011 |
20120026014 | System and Method for Traffic-Control Phase Change Warnings - A roadside equipment (RSE) system that can be used for controlling traffic signals and other equipment and corresponding method. A method includes maintaining a traffic signal in a GREEN phase in a first direction, including displaying a GREEN indicator in the first direction. The method includes detecting an event indicating that the phase of the traffic signal in the first direction should be changed and changing the phase of the traffic signal to a pre-YELLOW phase in response to the detected event, including continuing to display the GREEN indicator in the first direction. The method includes wirelessly transmitting a message indicating the pre-YELLOW phase and a phase time, the phase time indicating a next change of phase of the traffic signal, and changing the phase of the traffic signal to a YELLOW phase when the phase time has been reached. | 02-02-2012 |
20120029798 | Signal Control Apparatus and Method with Vehicle Detection - A roadside equipment (RSE) system that can be used for controlling traffic signals and other equipment and corresponding method. A method includes wirelessly receiving vehicle data by an RSE system and from an onboard equipment (OBE) system connected to a vehicle. The vehicle data includes location data, time data, and vehicle identification data related to the vehicle. The method includes determining a most recent location of the vehicle by the RSE system and from the vehicle data, comparing the most recent location of the vehicle to a previous location of the vehicle, and producing a control signal based on the comparison. | 02-02-2012 |
20120029799 | System and Method for Lane-Specific Vehicle Detection and Control - A roadside equipment (RSE) system that can be used for controlling traffic signals and other equipment and corresponding method. A method includes wirelessly receiving vehicle data from an onboard equipment (OBE) system connected to a vehicle, the vehicle data including location data, time data, and vehicle identification data related to the vehicle. The method includes determining motion data for the vehicle and determining the current state of at least one traffic device. The method includes determining a roadway lane corresponding to the vehicle, based on the motion data and the current state of the at least one traffic device, and storing the vehicle and associated roadway lane. | 02-02-2012 |
20150015420 | EMERGENCY TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - Embodiments include an emergency traffic management system includes a traffic management center configured to receive traffic information, a traffic signal controller in communication with the traffic management center, and roadside equipment in communication with the traffic signal controller. The roadside equipment includes a transceiver configured to communicate with one or more mobile devices via a wireless communications channel, a memory device configured to store emergency information, a processor configured to provide the emergency information to the one or more mobile devices via the transceiver, and a power supply configured to provide power to the processor and the transceiver. | 01-15-2015 |
David J. Miller, Austin, TX US
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20110160731 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR TISSUE ACCESS - Methods and apparatus are provided for selective surgical removal of tissue, e.g., for enlargement of diseased spinal structures, such as impinged lateral recesses and pathologically narrowed neural foramen. In some embodiments, a surgical tissue removal device includes a flexible elongate body that is adapted to conform with the target anatomy and a guidewire connector at the distal end region of the flexible elongate body configured to removably connect to the end of a guidewire so that the guidewire and flexible elongate body can be pulled distally. The body may have at least one blade edge, and the flexible elongate body may be a thin, flat, ribbon shaped flexible body that comprises a profile having a width that is substantially greater than a height. | 06-30-2011 |
David R. Miller, Austin, TX US
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20120184809 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR TISSUE MODIFICATION - Described herein are methods for achieving access to a compressed space in spinal anatomy. In some embodiments, a method for achieving access may include the steps of advancing a distal portion of a cannulated probe toward a neural foramen from a lateral side of the foramen, extending a first end of a elongate member from a distal end of the cannulated probe and through the neural foramen from the lateral side to a medial side of the foramen and at least partially around an anterior portion of a facet joint and posterior to a spinal disc, and extending the first end of the elongate member out of the patient, wherein a portion of the elongate member remains curved around the facet joint. In some embodiments, the method may further include the step of extending a first end of an inner cannula from a distal end of the cannulated probe. | 07-19-2012 |
Debra Ruth Miller, Dallas, TX US
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20120129145 | SYSTEM FOR FOSTERING INNOVATION AMONG A GROUP OF USERS - A computer-implemented system for facilitating users to develop, practice and apply competency in innovation-conducive behaviors and techniques. The system has a user system and coupled to the user system, a server system, a data store and an innovation enablement system (IES). IES has a first module that includes information to guide users through a first set of tasks directed to developing competencies in innovation. IES also has a second module that includes information to guide users through a second set of predetermined tasks, including at least two tasks that together form an innovation process that directs a user towards producing an innovation. IES also has a third module that integrates the first module and the second module, wherein information about the users, generated utilizing one of the two modules, can inform and facilitate what the users input as information when utilizing the other of the two modules. | 05-24-2012 |
Donnie Lee Miller, Austin, TX US
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20120129658 | Adjustable Exercise Bar - Adjustable-length exercise bars that can be non-destructively mounted between two upright members and resist forces oriented at any angle through the axis defined by the length of the bar. | 05-24-2012 |
20130233141 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CUTTING FOOD ITEMS - An apparatus for cutting food items includes a base having an opening and being configured to support one or more blade inserts in the opening. At least one guide is coupled to the base and is configured to accommodate first and second telescoping members, the first telescoping member being nested within the guide, the second telescoping member being nested within the first telescoping member and the first and second telescoping member being slidably movable in a reciprocating manner along an axis relative to the base. A compression member is coupled to the first telescoping member and movable to a first maximum distance from the top portion of the base. A striking member has a weight sufficient to impart a concussive force on the compression member and is coupled to the second telescoping member and movable to a second maximum distance from the compression member. | 09-12-2013 |
20130233182 | ROTISSERIE OVEN - Rotisserie ovens comprise upper and lower enclosure members forming a cooking chamber therebetween and having a heating assembly therein. The upper member is movable and removably attached to the lower member. The cooking chamber is configured to accommodate a spit assembly that is rotated by an electric motor in the lower member. The lower member includes one or more support members operable to orient the oven in a cooking or a storage position, wherein the height profile of the oven in the storage position is about 50 percent or less then in a cooking position. The upper member is configured for storage placement within the lower member cooking chamber when removed therefrom and inverted, and the spit assembly when disassembled resides within a space between the inverted upper member and lower member to provide a compact low-profile self-contained package for placement and storage within a kitchen drawer or the like. | 09-12-2013 |
20130233185 | FOOD DEHYDRATOR DEVICE - The food dehydrator device is made of a top member, a bottom member, and a plurality of trays disposed there between. Each one of the trays comprise a support, upper and lower skirts disposed about a periphery of the support, and first and second opposing sides. The upper and lower skirts of adjacent support trays cooperate to form an enclosed side wall. First and second sets of posts are disposed along each one of the first and second opposing sides and in first and second arrangements, respectively. Adjacent trays may be actuated between first and second configurations by rotation of adjacent trays 90 degrees relative to one other. In the first configuration the first and second pairs of opposing sides of adjacent trays are aligned and in the second configuration, the first and second pairs of opposing sides of adjacent trays are offset by 90 degrees. | 09-12-2013 |
Elliot N. Miller, Houston, TX US
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20120108855 | INCREASED EXPRESSION OF TRANSHYDROGENASE GENES AND THEIR USE IN ETHANOL PRODUCTION - The invention provides isolated or recombinant ethanologenic bacteria that have increased expression of transhydrogenase genes and methods of preparation. The invention also provides methods of producing ethanol using the bacterium and corresponding kits. | 05-03-2012 |
20130316413 | REVERSE BETA OXIDATION PATHWAY - The invention relates to recombinant microorganisms that have been engineered to produce various chemicals using genes that have been repurposed to create a reverse beta oxidation pathway. Generally speaking, the beta oxidation cycle is expressed and driven in reverse by modifying various regulation points for as many cycles as needed, and then the CoA thioester intermediates are converted to useful products by the action of termination enzymes. | 11-28-2013 |
Gary D. Miller, Houston, TX US
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20110107735 | GAS ENGINE DRIVES FOR GASIFICATION PLANTS - The present application provides an integrated gasification combined cycle system. The integrated gasification combined cycle system may include a gas turbine engine, a syngas system for producing a syngas for the gas turbine engine and having a compressor therein, and a second gas engine in communication with the syngas system. The second gas engine dives the compressor via the syngas. | 05-12-2011 |
G. Ray Miller, Addison, TX US
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20110303055 | Modular long handled tool component system - An industrial long handled tool component system is provided having interchangeable tool heads, connectors, handles and grips. The novel connector system provides a polygonal locking bar concentric with a round outer reinforcing collar both engaged by a material connector insert and separated by plastic isolations seals. The novel connector promotes connection integrity and prevents joint movement. An alternate embodiment provides a connector system without the collar to save weight and manufacturing cost. | 12-15-2011 |
Jack Miller, Houston, TX US
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20110155465 | Retractable Underreamer - An underreamer is provided in which the cutting elements are retracted into the tool body during run in, extensible for the performance of cutting operations, and retractable into the body of the tool afterwards. | 06-30-2011 |
J. Davis Miller, Collin County, TX US
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20080196512 | System And Method For Power Pump Performance Monitoring And Analysis - A power pump performance analysis system and methods includes a signal processor connected to certain sensors for sensing pressures and stresses in the cylinder chambers and the inlet and discharge piping of a single or multicylinder pump. Pump speed and pump piston position may be determined by a crankshaft position sensor. Performance analyses for pump work performed, pump cylinder chamber stress, pump fluid end useful cycles to failure, and crosshead loading and shock analysis are provided for estimating pump component life and determining times for component replacement before failure. | 08-21-2008 |
Jeffrey James Miller, Spring, TX US
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20120165231 | Drilling Fluids Having Reduced Sag Potential and Related Methods - Invert emulsion drilling fluids that have extended emulsion stability and reduced sag potential are described herein. The drilling fluids comprise an invert emulsion, a weighting agent, and a plurality of colloidal particles. The invert emulsion comprises an oleaginous fluid continuous phase, an aqueous fluid internal phase, and a surfactant. At least a portion of the plurality of colloidal particles interact with the surfactant to form an associative supporting structure that inhibits sag of the weighting agent. In some embodiments, the weighting agent comprises barite particles, particularly barite particles that are less than about 45 μm in size. Methods for placing the invert emulsion drilling fluids in a subterranean formation via a wellbore are also disclosed. | 06-28-2012 |
Jessica Miller, Fort Worth, TX US
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20120081656 | Eyeglasses Holder - An eyeglasses holder comprising an arm and a hollow body. The arm is connected to the hollow body through a bridge at the top end of the arm forming a groove between the arm and hollow body. According to one embodiment, a plurality of planar protrusions extends radially from the inner surface of the hollow body toward the center of the hollow body to grip and secure the eyeglasses during transport. An alternative embodiment comprises a magnetic member contained by the hollow body that exerts a magnetic force on a pair of eyeglasses either directly or via an attached metallic strip. | 04-05-2012 |
Joe Miller, El Paso, TX US
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20110094002 | IMPERVIOUS PARTIAL SLEEVE WITH GLOVE RETENTION - An improved protective garment in accordance with the principles of the present invention provides an improved interface between a glove and sleeve of the protective garment. An improved protective garment in accordance with the principles of the present invention is easily incorporated with the protective garment and economically cost effective to implement and use. An improved protective garment in accordance with the principles of the present invention provides an impervious partial sleeve having a surface exhibiting non-adhesive friction when in contact with dry glove materials. | 04-28-2011 |
20110271955 | SURGICAL MASK - A surgical mask provides a wide range of wearers with a good fit and improved comfort, facilitates proper use of the mask, and reduces or eliminates fogging of eyewear, as compared with typical masks. The mask may include a pair of ties that are joined to the upper, central, and lower parts of either side of the body of the mask with the assistance of restraint members. The mask may also include a sealing member that reduces or eliminates gaps between the wearer's face and the upper part of the mask by forming a seal between the wearer's face and the mask in use. In addition, the mask may include a barrier panel that reduces or prevents the wearer's breath from escaping through the mask and rising to the wearer's eyewear. | 11-10-2011 |
20120272973 | SURGICAL MASK - A surgical mask provides a wide range of wearers with a good fit and improved comfort, facilitates proper use of the mask, and reduces or eliminates fogging of eyewear, as compared with typical masks. The mask may include a pair of ties that are joined to the upper, central, and lower parts of either side of the body of the mask with the assistance of restraint members. The mask may also include a sealing member that reduces or eliminates gaps between the wearer's face and the upper part of the mask by forming a seal between the wearer's face and the mask in use. In addition, the mask may include a barrier panel that reduces or prevents the wearer's breath from escaping through the mask and rising to the wearer's eyewear. | 11-01-2012 |
John D. Miller, Katy, TX US
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20100218946 | Water Treatment Following Shale Oil Production By In Situ Heating - A method for treating water at a water treatment facility is provided. In one aspect, the water has been circulated through a subsurface formation in a shale oil development area. The subsurface formation may comprise shale that has been spent due to pyrolysis of formation hydrocarbons. The method in one embodiment includes receiving the water at the water treatment facility, and treating the water at the water treatment facility in order to (i) substantially separate oil from the water, (ii) substantially remove organic materials from the water, (iii) substantially reduce hardness and alkalinity of the water, (iv) substantially remove dissolved inorganic solids from the water, and/or (v) substantially remove suspended solids from the water. The method may further includes delivering the water that has been treated at the water treatment facility re-injecting the treated water into the subsurface formation to continue leaching out contaminants from the spent shale. | 09-02-2010 |
20120080389 | SOx REMEDIATION IN MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS - Method for SOx remediation in a manufacturing operation includes providing a process stream including an organic compound and an amount of a sulfur-containing compound, an oxidation stream including at least one chemical oxidant, and combining at least a portion of the oxidant stream with at least a portion of the process stream to obtain an organic stripper feed stream, in which the amount of the sulfur-containing compound is reduced upon reaction with the at least one chemical oxidant. The method can further include directing at least a portion of the organic stripper feed stream to a combustion operation, and emitting a SOx remediated off gas from the combustion operation. A system using the disclosed method also is provided. | 04-05-2012 |
Johnross M. Miller, Dallas, TX US
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20090245489 | AUTOMATED SYSTEM FOR SOLICITING CHARITABLE DONATIONS - A method of telephone soliciting charitable contributions comprises identifying prior contributors to or members of an entity desiring funding, identifying a telephone number associated with each prospective contributor, creating a series of suggested donations each associated with a specific touch tone telephone key, creating a recorded contribution solicitation including suggested donation amounts and the touch tone telephone key associated with each suggested amount, placing a telephone call comprising the recorded contribution solicitation to each identified prospective contributor to the entity, and charging a selected contribution amount to the telephone bill associated with the contributor that responded to the recorded contribution solicitation. | 10-01-2009 |
John W. Miller, San Antonio, TX US
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20120252130 | Particulate Matter Generator For Use With An Emissions Control Device Aging System - A particulate matter generator implemented as a “mini-burner”, and used in conjunction with a larger test system for the specific purpose of enhancing the particulate matter content of exhaust gas. The exhaust stream of the larger system is supplemented with exhaust from the mini-burner to produce exhaust with desired particulate matter characteristics. The exhaust gas may then be used for various test purposes, such as testing emissions control devices. | 10-04-2012 |
J. Thomas Miller, Dallas, TX US
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20110290350 | Water Supply Control Assembly with Automatic Shut-off and Duty Cycle Reset - A water supply control assembly is disclosed for cutting off the supply of water to a house or building in the event of excessive water consumption. In one embodiment, a valve is secured to a distribution conduit in fluid communication with a pressurized source of fluid. A water flow sensing unit is secured between the inlet port and the flow discharge port. A magnet is mounted therein to a displaceable member and moved into and out of magnetic field coupling proximity to a timing reed switch in response to the onset and termination of pressurized water flow through the water flow sensing unit. A controller is coupled to the timing reed switch in order to actuate the valve to a water shut-off condition in response to the continuous flow of pressurized water for an elapsed flow time in excess of a preset duty cycle limit. | 12-01-2011 |
Kelly Lee Miller, Grand Saline, TX US
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20090013497 | Pull Strap Assembly for a Sliding Closure - Disclosed is a pull strap assembly for attaching to a sliding closure such as a door on the rear of a semitrailer. The pull strap assembly comprises a first band attached to the sliding closure and a second band attached to the first band to prevent the first band from hanging out of the cargo enclosure when the sliding closure is in the closed position. | 01-15-2009 |
20090016840 | Bulkhead for Dividing a Cargo Container into Two Compartments - A bulkhead for dividing a cargo container into separate compartments. The bulkhead has a first side facing a first compartment and a second side facing the second compartment. One or more bars are attached to the first side of the bulkhead. In one aspect, mounting brackets having a vertically aligned elliptical opening permits the fastening bar to have some play to better operate during instances of rough transportation. | 01-15-2009 |
20090016841 | Decking Beam End Piece - Disclosed is an improved decking beam end assembly for supporting a removable second deck in a cargo container, such as a truck trailer or a rail car. In one aspect, the improved end assembly is less likely to be damaged during use since the spring is well protected by being surrounded by other parts. In one aspect, the improved end assembly has no latch protrusions and can be more easily removed a slotted track due to the axial, non-pivoting spring loaded latch mechanism. | 01-15-2009 |
Kelly S. Miller, The Colony, TX US
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20080241344 | FREE FLOWING VEGETABLE POWDER AND METHOD FOR ITS MANUFACTURE - A free flowing vegetable powder includes an intimate mixture of at least three different dehydrated vegetables including: | 10-02-2008 |
20130344228 | FREE FLOWING VEGETABLE POWDER AND METHOD FOR ITS MANUFACTURE - A free flowing vegetable powder includes an intimate mixture of at least three different dehydrated vegetables including: | 12-26-2013 |
Kevin J. Miller, Dallas, TX US
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20120175132 | Low Equivalent Circulation Density Setting Tool - A downhole oilfield tool assembly is provided. The tool assembly comprises a mandrel, a valve oriented to block downwards flow through the mandrel in a closed position, a first piston located above the valve and at least partly around an outside of the mandrel. The first piston is configured to develop motive force from a pressure differential between an interior of the mandrel and an exterior of the downhole oilfield tool assembly. | 07-12-2012 |
Kirk A. Miller, Dallas, TX US
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20120069463 | FAST STEERING, DEFORMABLE MIRROR SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A fast-steering, deformable mirror system is configured to manipulate a reflective surface in order to control the reflection of electromagnetic radiation off of the reflective surface. The system is configured to steer the reflective surface as a unit, and also to deform the reflective surface. The system is designed to reduce hysteresis in drive signals that control deformation of the reflective surface, to maintain an overall size and/or footprint of conventional fast-steering, non-deformable mirror systems, and/or provide other enhancements. | 03-22-2012 |
20130170054 | OPTICAL SWITCHING SYSTEM - An optical switching system and method of selecting between one of several available in optic modules in an optical system is disclosed. In one example, the optical switching system comprises a focus cell assembly disposed in a plane, a rotatable field of view optic system having an axis, configured to rotate around the axis, the axis disposed in parallel to the plane of the focus cell, and a cam device mounted to the field of view optic system and configured to push the focus cell assembly away from the field of view optic system with each rotation of the field of view optic system. | 07-04-2013 |
20130277500 | SHOCK-RESISTANT DEVICE AND METHOD - A shock-resistant device includes snubbers that may be selectively extended to selectively create a stiff attachment between a vibration-isolated component of the device, and another part of the device. The snubbers may be electromechanical or hydraulically driven. The device may be a sensor system for an unmanned aerial vehicle, with the snubbers extendible to create a stiff attachment between an inner gimbal and an outer shell of the sensor system, for example prior to landing the unmanned aerial vehicle on an aircraft carrier, or prior to transportation or storage of the unmanned aerial vehicle. The snubbers may be able to be manually actuated, even when the unmanned aerial vehicle has no power available. | 10-24-2013 |
Kyle Miller, Austin, TX US
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20130045753 | Geo-Fence Entry and Exit Notification System - A method is provided for determining when a mobile communications device has crossed a geo-fence. The method comprises (a) providing a mobile communications device ( | 02-21-2013 |
20130045760 | Geo-Fence Entry and Exit Notification System - A method is provided for determining when a mobile communications device has crossed a geo-fence. The method comprises (a) providing a mobile communications device ( | 02-21-2013 |
Larry Miller, Shavano Park, TX US
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20130041345 | STERNAL LOCATORS AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Apparatuses, systems, and methods for sternal locators for placement of an intraosseous device into the sternum of a human patient. | 02-14-2013 |
Louisa Kling Miller, Houston, TX US
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20120142977 | METHOD OF PRODUCING ALCOHOLS - A method of making alcohols involves forming of alcohol esters from liquid alkane halides and a solution of metallic salts of organic acids to produce gaseous alcohol esters for reaction with magnesium or metal hydroxides to form the alcohol and the metal salt of the organic acids. In an improvement method liquid phase alcohol esters instead of gaseous alcohol esters are produced from liquid alkane halides and a solution of metal salts of organic acids whose alkane esters are less soluble in water than that of the alkane halide and treating of the alcohol ester formed with magnesium or metal hydroxides to form the alcohol and the metal salt of the organic acids. | 06-07-2012 |
20130256234 | WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM FOR BUILDINGS - A system and process for treatment of sewage water from a building are disclosed. The system has a source of sewage water located inside or about a building, a sewage treatment apparatus to receive and treat sewage water from the sewage water source, and a storm drain connected to the sewage treatment apparatus—where the storm drain receives treated sewage water from the sewage treatment apparatus. The sewage treatment apparatus of the system has a sparger, an electrolytic cell, and an upper section. The sparger is below the upper section and above the electrolytic cell. The process includes receiving sewage water from a sewage water source, treating sewage water in the sewage treatment apparatus, and directing the treated sewage water to a storm drain. | 10-03-2013 |
Malcolm Miller, Plano, TX US
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20120179757 | SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR COMMUNICATION AND PROMOTION OF AUDIO WITHIN A SOCIAL NETWORK - The present invention is directed to system and process for communication and promotion of media within a social network or mobile device A media library is created by upload a plurality of media segments and associating the media segments with search data such as mood, genre, and keywords. The media library is retrievable stored on a media server, which is in communication with an application server and a plurality of clients. A client is used to search and select a media segment, which is basis of a digital media package. The digital media package is delivered to the social media space of a selected recipient. The members of the recipient's social network interact with the digital media package. The social media package interaction is captured and stored. The system processes the search and selection criteria along with the social media interaction to form a feedback loop to improve future searches and thus improve the promotion of the media. | 07-12-2012 |
Mark Frederick Miller, Wylie, TX US
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20110080344 | BLENDING TOUCH DATA STREAMS THAT INCLUDE TOUCH INPUT DATA - A system includes multiple touch input devices. Each of the touch input devices generates a set of touch data. A blending component receives the sets of touch data and generates a corresponding combined set of touch data that is outputted to a touch input application. In one embodiment, at least one of the multiple touch input devices is a multitouch input device that supports multiple simultaneous touch inputs. | 04-07-2011 |
20110080360 | UNIVERSAL TOUCH INPUT DRIVER - A universal touch input driver includes a device driver interface through which touch data is obtained from a device driver. Also included is a computation module that processes the touch data and converts it into a standardized format. Also included is an application interface through which the standardized touch data is transferred to a touch input application. | 04-07-2011 |
20110080361 | TOUCH INPUT HARDWARE - A touch-based input system includes a screen and multiple projectors that project graphics onto the screen. A processor processes user interactions with the screen and generates touch data based upon the interactions. | 04-07-2011 |
Mark P. Miller, Plano, TX US
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20110119118 | System and Method for Providing Automated Fee Pricing - A system includes a memory and a processor communicatively coupled to the memory. The memory is operable to store a list of fee rules and a fee schedule. The processor is operable to receive account data comprising an asset type and an asset value associated with the asset type. The processor is further operable to determine, based on the asset type, one or more rules for calculating asset management fees from the list of fee rules and to calculate a standard asset management fee based on the received account data, the determined one or more rules, and the fee schedule. The processor is further operable to receive a discount factor associated with the standard asset management fee and to calculate an adjusted asset management fee based on the discount factor and the standard asset management fee. | 05-19-2011 |
Matthew L. Miller, Houston, TX US
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20120264658 | Methods to Characterize Fracture Plugging Efficiency for Drilling Fluids - Of the many compositions and methods provided herein, one method includes providing a drilling fluid comprising a base drilling fluid and a plurality of particulates, wherein the base drilling fluid without the particulates is characterized by N | 10-18-2012 |
20120316088 | Method to Characterize Fracture Plugging Efficiency for Drilling Fluids - A method for determining a Plug Normal Stress Difference (ΔN | 12-13-2012 |
20120316089 | Methods to Characterize Fracture Plugging Efficiency for Drilling Fluids - A drilling fluid may include a base drilling fluid and a plurality of particulates, wherein a concentration of the particulates in the base drilling fluid provides for ΔN | 12-13-2012 |
20140083703 | Triggerable Lost Circulation Material and Method of Use - Methods for preventing or alleviating the loss of drilling fluids and other well treatment fluids into a subterranean formation during drilling or construction of boreholes therein include a drilling fluid including a lost circulation material. The lost circulation material includes a suspension of swelled particles of a pH sensitive polymeric material, the swelled particles capable of reversibly attaching to other swelled particles of the polymeric material. The pH of the aqueous solution is such that each particle of the swelled pH sensitive polymeric material is not attached to other swelled particles, and wherein upon lowering the pH of the suspension, the swelled particles attach to each other. | 03-27-2014 |
20140155300 | OIL OR GAS TREATMENT FLUID CONTAINING A CHELATE OR COORDINATION COMPLEX THAT SETS - A treatment fluid comprises: a metal oxide, wherein the metal oxide is capable of forming a chelate complex or coordination complex with a ligand, wherein the chelate complex or coordination complex has a setting time of less than 90 minutes at a temperature of 71° F. and a pressure of 1 atmosphere. A method of treating a portion of a subterranean formation comprises: introducing the treatment fluid into the subterranean formation; allowing or causing a chelate complex or coordination complex to form between the metal oxide and a ligand; and allowing or causing the chelate complex or coordination complex to set. | 06-05-2014 |
20140231086 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING SUBTERRANEAN FORMATIONS WITH SWELLABLE LOST CIRCULATION MATERIALS - Methods of treating a fluid loss zone in a wellbore in a subterranean formation including providing swellable particles having an initial unswelled volume, wherein the swellable particles upon swelling adopt a specific shape; introducing the swellable particles into the wellbore in the subterranean formation; and swelling the swellable particles so as to adopt a swelled volume beyond the initial unswelled volume; and sealing at least a portion of the fluid loss zone. | 08-21-2014 |
20140338912 | THERMALLY-ACTIVATED GELLANT FOR AN OIL OR GAS TREATMENTFLUID - A treatment fluid for treating a portion of a subterranean formation comprises: a base fluid, wherein the base fluid comprises a hydrocarbon liquid; and a gellant, wherein the gellant: is a polymer; and is activated at an activation temperature, wherein the thermal activation of the gellant causes the treatment fluid to become a gel. A method of treating a portion of a subterranean formation includes introducing the treatment fluid into the portion of the subterranean formation, wherein the subterranean formation is penetrated by a well, wherein at least a portion of the well has a bottomhole temperature greater than or equal to the activation temperature, and wherein the step of introducing comprises introducing the treatment fluid into the portion of the well. | 11-20-2014 |
Matt Lynn Miller, Spring, TX US
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20130087332 | Composite formulations and methods of making and using same - A method of servicing a wellbore comprising placing a composition comprising an emulsified resin composite into a fluid loss zone of the wellbore, wherein the emulsified resin composite comprises a nonaqueous external phase (NEP) and an aqueous internal phase (AIP), and allowing the composition to cure to form a composite material. | 04-11-2013 |
Michael R Miller, Houston, TX US
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20130145794 | "FLEXIBLE LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS PLANT" - The present techniques are directed to a flexible liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant that may be tied to an external electric grid for importing or exporting electric power. Exemplary embodiments provide a method for producing LNG that includes producing a base load capacity of refrigeration capacity for LNG production from a first compression system. Electricity may be produced from a second compressor string if electricity is needed by an external power grid, or a second amount of refrigeration capacity may be provided by the second compressor string is natural gas feed is available and the external grid does not need power. | 06-13-2013 |
Michael T. Miller, Austin, TX US
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20130100604 | Suspended Hard Disk Drive System for Portable Computers - An information handling system is disclosed. The information handling system may include a chassis and a storage resource assembly. The storage resource assembly may include a bezel coupled to the chassis by a first connector, the bezel configured to couple to a storage resource by a second connector and a shock isolation cap configured to couple to the storage resource, the shock isolation cap comprising a proximal end proximate to the bezel and a distal end opposite the proximal end. | 04-25-2013 |
Mikel R. Miller, Dallas, TX US
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20080220590 | Thin wafer dicing using UV laser - In a method and system for dicing a wafer ( | 09-11-2008 |
Paul K. Miller, Dripping Springs, TX US
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20120192132 | METHOD FOR MANIPULATING AND REPARTITIONING A HIERARCHICAL INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DESIGN - A hardware description language representation of an original circuit block containing one or more hierarchies may be obtained. Some, or all of the hierarchies may be dissolved to access each circuit component within the original circuit block at a same level of hierarchy. Designated circuit components may then be grouped together to create new circuit blocks at a new level of hierarchy. Components and signals within each new circuit block may be renamed to match logically corresponding components and signals within each other new circuit block. Missing pins may be added for each new circuit block, and connected to respective associated signals within the new circuit block, and logically equivalent pins may be given the same name to ensure the new circuit blocks are logically equivalent to each other and have identical interfaces. One of the new circuit blocks may be selected for physical build to obtain one or more physical instances corresponding to the selected new circuit block, and a top-level build may link each new circuit block instance to one of those one or more physical instances. | 07-26-2012 |
Richard Miller, Cleburne, TX US
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20120285579 | FUEL ADDITIVE SYSTEM - A fuel additive system can include a fuel additive and a container for the fuel additive, the container including a neck through which the fuel additive is flowed, the neck having a length and a dimension lateral to the length, whereby, in response to insertion of the container into a fuel receptacle, the neck disengages a lock which secures a closure of the fuel receptacle. A method of discharging a fuel additive into a fuel receptacle can include containing the fuel additive in a container having a neck through which the fuel additive can flow, inserting the container into the fuel receptacle, whereby the neck disengages a lock which secures a closure of the fuel receptacle, and discharging the fuel additive from the container into the fuel receptacle via the neck. | 11-15-2012 |
Ricky B. Miller, Colleyville, TX US
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20090181812 | Batting swing aid - A batting swing aid fitting onto the barrel of the bat to assist with hand speed when swinging a bat and having an outer body and an inner body. The inner body has four chamber compartments each of which is filled with an equal amount of shot. As the bat is moved to the proper hitting position the shot travels down the inside chambers to make a swoosh sound at the impact zone. During the proper swing pattern the swoosh sound will be closer and closer to the proper impact zone. The device helps build power, and repeating the swing with the additional weight increases the power of the batter and help create proper batting muscle memory. | 07-16-2009 |
Ronald Coleman Miller, San Antonio, TX US
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20090001702 | Trailer and method of transporting an engine - In a particular embodiment, a trailer is disclosed that includes a base, a frame extending from the base, and mounting structures coupled to the frame. The mounting structures are adapted to releasably secure an engine, such as an aircraft engine, to the frame such that the engine is secured to the frame and suspended above the base without contacting the base. | 01-01-2009 |
Russell L. Miller, Fort Worth, TX US
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20120151788 | Hole Grip Length Measurement Apparatus - A system for determining the grip length of a hole extending through a stack of panels so that a fastener of appropriate length can be selected for insertion into the hole. A shaft carrying an array of probes is inserted into the hole and the array generates signals indicating which probes of the array are contacting an inner wall of the hole. | 06-21-2012 |
20130017027 | Through-Hole Depth Measurement Method and DeviceAANM Miller; Russell L.AACI Fort WorthAAST TXAACO USAAGP Miller; Russell L. Fort Worth TX US - A through-hole depth measurement device includes a cutting force sensor configured and mountable in a position to sense cutting force exerted by a drill bit of a drill against a workpiece or stack of workpieces. A controller is coupled to the force sensor, is coupleable to a workpiece surface position sensor, and is configured to record the through-hole depth of the workpiece or stack of workpieces in response to signals received from the workpiece surface position sensor when the drill bit reaches a drill bit exit point. The cutting force sensor is configured and positionable to sense cutting force transmitted between a drill spindle and a spindle housing. | 01-17-2013 |
Sam Stanley Miller, San Antonio, TX US
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20090276463 | System for Electronically Recording and Sharing Medical Information - A system for electronically recording and sharing medical data is provided, the system comprising an electronic source document, wherein the electronic source document comprises a database. In one particular embodiment, the medical data comprise clinical study data, and in another the medical data comprise patient specific data. In some embodiments, the system includes means for defining data parameters and storing the data parameters within the electronic source document, as well as a browser-based means for entering data into the electronic source document and storing the data therein. In a further embodiment, the system comprises means for one or more users of the system to view stored data. In a still further embodiment, means for one or more users to amend data stored in the electronic source document is provided, and in yet another embodiment the system comprises means for creating and maintaining an audit trail when one or more of the users amends data stored in the electronic source document. In other embodiments, the system further comprises an application specific navigation tool; in some embodiments, the application specific tool comprises a graphical user interface. Appropriate methods of using the system are also provided. | 11-05-2009 |
20140136239 | System for Electronically Recording and Sharing Medical Information - A system for electronically recording and sharing medical data is provided, the system comprising an electronic source document, wherein the electronic source document comprises a database. In one particular embodiment, the medical data comprise clinical study data, and in another the medical data comprise patient specific data. In some embodiments, the system includes means for defining data parameters and storing the data parameters within the electronic source document, as well as a browser-based means for entering data into the electronic source document and storing the data therein. In a further embodiment, the system comprises means for one or more users of the system to view stored data. In a still further embodiment, means for one or more users to amend data stored in the electronic source document is provided, and in yet another embodiment the system comprises means for creating and maintaining an audit trail when one or more of the users amends data stored in the electronic source document. In other embodiments, the system further comprises an application specific navigation tool; in some embodiments, the application specific tool comprises a graphical user interface. Appropriate methods of using the system are also provided. | 05-15-2014 |
Scott Downing Miller, Dripping Springs, TX US
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20100116419 | Method and apparatus for simulating electrical characteristics of a coated segment of a pipeline - Method and apparatus for simulating electrical pipe-to-soil impedance of a coated segment of a pipeline includes simulating a current injection point to a buried pipe section, simulating a first output signal from a magnetometer positioned at a first location over the buried pipe section, simulating a second output signal from a magnetometer positioned at a second location over the buried pipe section, simulating bonding of pipe coating of the pipe section, and simulating soil resistance of a soil environment surrounding the buried pipe section. The invention includes both field-test simulation with calibration pipe samples, and bench-test simulation using electronic simulation of the pipe coating. The simulations may be used for test and general calibration of MEIS pipeline coating inspection systems. | 05-13-2010 |
20100117622 | Method and apparatus for estimating the condition of a coating on an underground pipeline - Methods are provided for reducing interference from stray currents in buried pipelines/metal structures during MEIS testing or other current-sensing applications in the pipeline. Methods are also provided for measuring bulk complex electrical impedance between a buried pipe and the soil, thereby rendering an indication of the quality of the anti-corrosive coating. Methods are also provided for measuring the complex propagation constant of AC voltages propagating along an attenuative pipeline. This information is useful for assessing the general condition of the anti-corrosive coating involved, or to enhance MEIS inspection of the pipeline. Methods are also provided for enhancements to MEIS testing, including (a) canceling magnetometer offset effects associated with the Earth's magnetic field after the magnetometer is positioned for measurement, (b) implementing a separate sensing connection to the pipe so as to avoid interference from voltage loss in the pipe feed-line connection, (c) providing a power amplifier to excite the pipe with large-amplitude signals. | 05-13-2010 |
20110100534 | METHOD FOR FABRICATING PIPELINE COATING SAMPLES CONTAINING SYNTHETIC DISBONDS FOR ESTIMATING A CONDITION OF A COATING OF AN UNDERGROUND PIPELINE - A method for fabricating pipeline coating samples containing synthetic disbonds to be used in estimating a condition of a coating of an underground pipeline. The method includes the steps of providing a section of a pipe having a predetermined diameter and length; installing end caps on opposing ends of the pipe section, each end cap having an electrical connection extending therefrom; applying a material having a low dielectric coefficient around the pipe segment between the end caps to simulate an air-filled disbond; varying the coverage area of material to simulate various disbond sizes; and wrapping the pipe segment and end caps with tape to cover the material having a low dielectric coefficient. | 05-05-2011 |
20110101971 | Method and apparatus for estimating the condition of a coating on an underground pipeline - Methods are provided for reducing interference from stray currents in buried pipelines/metal structures during MEIS testing or other current-sensing applications in the pipeline. Methods are also provided for measuring bulk complex electrical impedance between a buried pipe and the soil, thereby rendering an indication of the quality of the anti-corrosive coating. Methods are also provided for measuring the complex propagation constant of AC voltages propagating along an attenuative pipeline. This information is useful for assessing the general condition of the anti-corrosive coating involved, or to enhance MEIS inspection of the pipeline. Methods are also provided for enhancements to MEIS testing, including (a) canceling magnetometer offset effects associated with the Earth's magnetic field after the magnetometer is positioned for measurement, (b) implementing a separate sensing connection to the pipe so as to avoid interference from voltage loss in the pipe feed-line connection, (c) providing a power amplifier to excite the pipe with large amplitude signals. | 05-05-2011 |
Scott G. Miller, Austin, TX US
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20130053150 | METHOD AND SYSTEM TO VALIDATE IN-GAME ACTIONS IN A MULTIPLAYER ONLINE GAME - This disclosure generally relates to systems and methods to validate in-game actions performed in a multiplayer online game. Subsequent to performance of one or more in-game actions by a game engine that includes game code on a client-side client system, one or more corresponding validation actions may be performed by a validation engine on a server-side validation system, the validation engine having validation code that is identical to the game code. Results of execution of the validation actions may be compared to provisional game state information resulting from performance of the in-game actions, to validate the in-game actions. | 02-28-2013 |
Scott L. Miller, Carrollton, TX US
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20120297903 | REGULATION-COMPLIANT HOLDING DEVICE FOR STORING OR TRANSPORTING A NON-COMPLIANT CONTAINER - According to an embodiment, a method of storing or transporting a sample comprises: inserting a sample container into a holding device, wherein the sample container contains the sample, wherein the sample container does not meet United States transportation regulations, wherein the holding device meets or exceeds United States transportation regulations, and wherein the holding device comprises a chamber and an opening; and storing or transporting the holding device. According to another embodiment, a holding device for containing a container comprises: a chamber; and an opening, wherein the holding device meets or exceeds United States transportation regulations, wherein the container contains a sample, and wherein United States regulations require the sample to be stored or transported according to the United States transportation regulations. | 11-29-2012 |
Scott L. Miller, Highland Village, TX US
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20110174068 | Wireline Conveyed Single Phase Fluid Sampling Apparatus and Method for Use of Same - An apparatus ( | 07-21-2011 |
20120138292 | Gas Generator For Pressurizing Downhole Samples - An apparatus for obtaining fluid samples in a subterranean wellbore comprises a carrier assembly configured to be disposed in a subterranean wellbore; a sampling chamber operably associated with the carrier assembly; a pressure assembly coupled to the sampling chamber and configured to pressurize a fluid sample obtained in the sampling chamber, wherein the pressure assembly is configured to contain a pressure generating agent; an activation mechanism configured to activate the pressure generating agent; and a power device operably associated with the carrier assembly and configured to provide an impulse for activating the activation mechanism, wherein the power device is not disposed on the pressure assembly. | 06-07-2012 |
20130233573 | DEACTIVATION OF PACKER WITH SAFETY JOINT - A packer deactivation system can include a packer and a safety joint. Activation of the safety joint can prevent setting of the packer. A method for use with a subterranean well can include activating a safety joint in the well, and deactivating a packer connected to the safety joint, in response to the safety joint activating. Another packer deactivation system can include a safety joint and a packer drag block locking mechanism. Activation of the safety joint can operate the drag block locking mechanism, thereby preventing a drag block from displacing in a certain direction relative to a mandrel of a packer. | 09-12-2013 |
20130264053 | Gas generator for pressurizing downhole samples - An apparatus for obtaining fluid samples in a subterranean wellbore comprises a carrier assembly configured to be disposed in a subterranean wellbore; a sampling chamber operably associated with the carrier assembly; a pressure assembly coupled to the sampling chamber and configured to pressurize a fluid sample obtained in the sampling chamber, wherein the pressure assembly is configured to contain a pressure generating agent; an activation mechanism configured to activate the pressure generating agent; and a power device operably associated with the carrier assembly and configured to provide an impulse for activating the activation mechanism, wherein the power device is not disposed on the pressure assembly. | 10-10-2013 |
20140290965 | DEACTIVATION OF PACKER WITH SAFETY JOINT - A packer deactivation system can include a packer and a safety joint. Activation of the safety joint can prevent setting of the packer. A method for use with a subterranean well can include activating a safety joint in the well, and deactivating a packer connected to the safety joint, in response to the safety joint activating. Another packer deactivation system can include a safety joint and a packer drag block locking mechanism. Activation of the safety joint can operate the drag block locking mechanism, thereby preventing a drag block from displacing in a certain direction relative to a mandrel of a packer. | 10-02-2014 |
Scott Luke Miller, Highland Village, TX US
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20110265987 | Downhole Actuator Apparatus Having a Chemically Activated Trigger - A downhole actuator apparatus that selectively maintains a pressure differential between two pressure regions in a well. The apparatus includes a body defining first and second chambers. A piston is slidably disposed in the body and is selectively moveable between first and second positions. A barrier is disposed in the body to selectively separate the first and second chambers. A fluid is disposed in the first chamber between the barrier and the piston. A control system that is at least partially disposed within the body is operable to generate an output signal responsive to receipt of a predetermined input signal. The output signal is operable to create a failure of the barrier such that at least a portion of the fluid flows from the first chamber to the second chamber and the piston moves from the first position to the second position. | 11-03-2011 |
20120291566 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SINGLE-PHASE FLUID SAMPLING - An assembly capable of being disposed in a subterranean bore for obtaining a fluid sample is described. The assembly can include an apparatus having a sample chamber and a housing encasing the sample chamber and providing a pressure source. The pressure source can be disposed of in an annulus defined by the sample chamber and the housing. The assembly can be attached to a slick line or wire line and conveyed into a wellbore. | 11-22-2012 |
Steven A. Miller, Spring, TX US
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20130100704 | LIGHT GUIDE WITH A PRINTED FILM - A method for making a light guide includes transferring ink onto a master tool having a three-dimensional feature pattern formed thereon and then transferring ink from the master tool to a transparent light guide. The method also includes curing the ink on the light guide. Alternatively, the ink may be printed onto a substrate (e.g., a film) and then laminated to the light guide. | 04-25-2013 |
20130286687 | LIGHT GUIDE WITH A PRINTED FILM - A method for making a light guide includes transferring ink onto a master tool having a three-dimensional feature pattern formed thereon and then transferring ink from the master tool to a transparent light guide. The method also includes curing the ink on the light guide. Alternatively, the ink may be printed onto a substrate (e.g., a film) and then laminated to the light guide. | 10-31-2013 |
Susan Miller, Fort Worth, TX US
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20120081656 | Eyeglasses Holder - An eyeglasses holder comprising an arm and a hollow body. The arm is connected to the hollow body through a bridge at the top end of the arm forming a groove between the arm and hollow body. According to one embodiment, a plurality of planar protrusions extends radially from the inner surface of the hollow body toward the center of the hollow body to grip and secure the eyeglasses during transport. An alternative embodiment comprises a magnetic member contained by the hollow body that exerts a magnetic force on a pair of eyeglasses either directly or via an attached metallic strip. | 04-05-2012 |
Taunya Miller, Blanco, TX US
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20110000130 | Plant container - A container structure for growing a plant comprises a container including at least one upwardly extending side wall having a top end and a bottom end. The bottom end is coupled with at least one bottom wall. The plant container structure further comprises a conical member extending from or inserted within a central position of the at least one bottom wall. The conical member comprises at least one top surface and at least one bottom surface. The conical member being upwardly facing towards the top end of the at least one container side wall. The conical member further comprises a plurality of air openings being disposed through the conical member. The plurality of air openings may increase from the at least one top surface to the at least one bottom surface. | 01-06-2011 |
Thomasin C. Miller, Houston, TX US
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20120132183 | HIGH CETANE RENEWABLE FUELS - A method for reducing the emissions of a diesel engine using a RHE-diesel fuel. | 05-31-2012 |
Thomas R. Miller, Plano, TX US
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20100198999 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR WIRELESS USB TRANSFER OF ISOCHRONOUS DATA USING BULK DATA TRANSFER TYPE - A method and system for transferring data in a wireless USB system having a first USB enabled device and a second USB enabled device are provided. The method includes providing a first data having a first data transfer type, converting the first data to a second data having a second data transfer type, wirelessly transferring the second data from the first USB enabled device to the second USB enabled device using the second data transfer type, and converting the wirelessly transferred second data to a third data having the first data transfer type. | 08-05-2010 |
Tom Miller, Plano, TX US
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20080215773 | ENHANCED WIRELESS USB PROTOCOL - The present invention provides a method for increasing data throughput for a wireless USB system that includes wire adapters that wirelessly transmit data between a host system and a USB enabled device. | 09-04-2008 |
20110321105 | System and Method for Alternate Multi-Channel Bi-Directional Data Transmission - A system and method are disclosed for alternate multi-channel bi-directional data transmission in a multi-unit environment. In one embodiment, legacy infrastructure connects entertainment centers in respective rooms to a service server to provide downstream communication from the service server to the entertainment center. To provide bi-directional data transmission, an upstream data transmission channel is provided which includes multiple transmission mediums from the entertainment centers to the service center. The resulting bi-directional channel is asymmetrical with respect to bandwidth and the upstream communication link includes non-continuous bandwidth links. | 12-29-2011 |
20120324517 | Set Top/Back Box, System and Method for Providing a Remote Control Device - A set top/back box and system and method for providing a remote control device are disclosed. In one embodiment, one or more wireless transceivers are located within a housing, which also interconnectively includes television input/output, a processor, and memory. The set top/back box may establish a pairing with a programmable device, such as a proximate wireless-enabled interactive handheld device having a touch screen display, whereby formatted parallel audiovisual experience instructions, including virtual buttons, may be transmitted to the programmable device for display on the touch screen display to create a experience parallel to the experience on the television. The set top/back box receives and processes virtual remote control functionality input instructions from the programmable device to control amenities associated with the set top/back box. | 12-20-2012 |
20140165114 | Set Top/Back Box, System and Method for Providing a Remote Control Device - A set top/back box and system and method for providing a remote control device are disclosed. In one embodiment, one or more wireless transceivers are located within a housing, which also interconnectively includes television input/output, a processor, and memory. The set top/back box may establish a pairing with a programmable device, such as a proximate wireless-enabled interactive handheld device having a touch screen display, whereby formatted parallel audiovisual experience instructions, including virtual buttons, may be transmitted to the programmable device for display on the touch screen display to create a experience parallel to the experience on the television. The set top/back box receives and processes virtual remote control functionality input instructions from the programmable device to control amenities associated with the set top/back box. | 06-12-2014 |
20150046954 | Set Top/Back Box, System and Method for Providing a Remote Control Device - A set top/back box and system and method for providing a remote control device are disclosed. In one embodiment, one or more wireless transceivers are located within a housing, which also interconnectively includes television input/output, a processor, and memory. The set top/back box may establish a pairing with a programmable device, such as a proximate wireless-enabled interactive handheld device having a touch screen display, whereby formatted parallel audiovisual experience instructions, including virtual buttons, may be transmitted to the programmable device for display on the touch screen display to create an experience parallel to the experience on the television. The set top/back box receives and processes virtual remote control functionality input instructions from the programmable device to control amenities associated with the set top/back box. | 02-12-2015 |
20150058909 | Set-top Box with Technical Configuration and System and Method for Use of Same - A set-top box with a technical configuration and system and method for use of the same are disclosed. In one embodiment of the set-top box, the set-top box executes an technical protocol to make the set-top box and an associated television ready for use. During the installation, maintenance, or repair, a human-readable visual label and a machine-readable optical label are generated that contain information about the status of the technical protocol. The labels are forwarded, via the television output, to the television. The set-top box dynamically updates the human-readable visual label and the machine-readable optical label as the status of the technical protocol changes. | 02-26-2015 |
Tyler M. Miller, Lewisville, TX US
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20120301083 | RACK CABLING SYSTEM - The present invention provides for a rack cabling system comprising a rack having mounted thereon a first hardware component and a patch panel housing mounted on the rack adjacent the first hardware component. The patch panel housing populates no more than a three rack unit (RU space), the patch panel housing including a front end having cable pathway openings and a rear end having connector coupler plates mounted therein. The patch panel may have a first cable pathway opening located adjacent the first side of the housing and defining a primary position and a first connector coupler plate mounted on the rear adjacent on the first side and the first connector plate having a first position corresponding to the primary position of the first cable pathway opening. Cable harnesses are routed with less than three bends of the cables between the first hardware component and the patch panel housing, so that the first cable harness is terminated at the first coupler plate in the first position. | 11-29-2012 |
20130177285 | RACK CABLING SYSTEM - A rack cabling system including a rack having mounted thereon a first hardware component and a patch panel housing mounted on the rack adjacent the first hardware component. The patch panel housing populates no more than a three rack unit (RU space), the patch panel housing including a first end having cable pathway openings and a second end having connector elements mounted therein. The patch panel may have a first cable pathway opening located adjacent the first side of the housing and defining a primary position and a first connector element mounted on the second end and the first connector element having a first position corresponding to the primary position of the first cable pathway opening. Cable harnesses are routed with less than three bends of the cables between the first hardware component and the patch panel housing, so that the first cable harness is terminated at the first connector element in the first position. | 07-11-2013 |
20140248029 | RACK CABLING SYSTEM - A rack cabling system including a rack having mounted thereon a first hardware component and a patch panel housing mounted on the rack adjacent the first hardware component. The patch panel housing populates no more than a three rack unit (RU space), the patch panel housing including a first end having cable pathway openings and a second end having connector elements mounted therein. The patch panel may have a first cable pathway opening located adjacent the first side of the housing and defining a primary position and a first connector element mounted on the second end and the first connector element having a first position corresponding to the primary position of the first cable pathway opening. Cable harnesses are routed with less than three bends of the cables between the first hardware component and the patch panel housing, so the first cable harness is terminated at the first connector element in the first position. | 09-04-2014 |
20140259650 | COMPONENT SIMULATION SHELL AND SHIPPING CONTAINER ASSEMBLY HAVING A COMPONENT SIMULATION SHELL - The invention provides for a shell having four sides including a front side and a front side having contact points to simulate a host component where the number of contact points and spacing between the contact points on the front side of the shell simulate the number and spacing of receptacles located on the host component so that the shell may be temporarily populated with accessories and the accessories capable of being serially removed and serially attached to the receptacles of the host component. The shell may be carried in a shipment container along with the accessories for shipping to the location of the host component. The accessories may include cable harnesses and have fiber optic connectors temporarily mounted to the component simulation shell during shipping and upon arrival at the host component, the connectors may be removed in a one-to-one matching sequence between the component simulation shell and the host component where the connectors are finally mated. | 09-18-2014 |
William Cox Miller, Dallas, TX US
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20120129145 | SYSTEM FOR FOSTERING INNOVATION AMONG A GROUP OF USERS - A computer-implemented system for facilitating users to develop, practice and apply competency in innovation-conducive behaviors and techniques. The system has a user system and coupled to the user system, a server system, a data store and an innovation enablement system (IES). IES has a first module that includes information to guide users through a first set of tasks directed to developing competencies in innovation. IES also has a second module that includes information to guide users through a second set of predetermined tasks, including at least two tasks that together form an innovation process that directs a user towards producing an innovation. IES also has a third module that integrates the first module and the second module, wherein information about the users, generated utilizing one of the two modules, can inform and facilitate what the users input as information when utilizing the other of the two modules. | 05-24-2012 |
William V. Miller, Austin, TX US
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20120124328 | Translation Lookaside Buffer Structure Including an Output Comparator - A processor includes a translation lookaside buffer (TLB) including a data array and a compare unit. The data array includes a number of entries each configured to store a respective translated physical address. In response to a read access to a given entry of the TLB, the data array is configured to output within a particular clock cycle, the respective translated physical address stored in the given entry. In addition the compare unit may be configured to compare the respective translated physical address output by the data array with a number of additional addresses. The compare unit may also be configured to provide a hit indication for each of the additional addresses within the particular clock cycle. | 05-17-2012 |
20120155210 | PHYSICAL ORGANIZATION OF MEMORY TO REDUCE POWER CONSUMPTION - Controllable arrays in a memory may be activated and deactivated independently. In one embodiment, a processor may include a memory. The memory may be a de-interleaved memory with independently selectable arrays. Based on an address bit of an address used to access data from the memory, a wordline and downstream components may be activated while another wordline and downstream components may be deactivated. | 06-21-2012 |
20120159076 | LATE-SELECT, ADDRESS-DEPENDENT SENSE AMPLIFIER - Sense amplifiers in a memory may be activated and deactivated. In one embodiment, a processor may include a memory. The memory may include a number of sense amplifiers. Based on a late arriving address bit of an address used to access data from the memory, a sense amplifier may be activated while another sense amplifier may be deactivated. | 06-21-2012 |
20130094313 | COLLISION PREVENTION IN A DUAL PORT MEMORY - A dual port memory includes a mechanism for preventing collisions. The memory includes dual port bit cells arranged in rows and columns and each bit cell stores a data bit. The memory also includes a wordline unit that may provide a respective write wordline signal and a respective read wordline signal to each row of bit cells. The wordline unit may also selectively inhibit the read wordline signal for a given row based upon address information that is indicative of whether a write operation will be performed to the given row. | 04-18-2013 |
20130111090 | QUEUE ARBITRATION USING NON-STALLING REQUEST INDICATION | 05-02-2013 |
20130117476 | LOW-POWER HIGH-SPEED DATA BUFFER - Techniques are disclosed relating to buffer circuits. In one embodiment, a buffer circuit is disclosed that includes memory unit and an output register. The memory unit is configured to store a plurality of buffer entries and a first pointer to a current one of the plurality of buffer entries. The output register is coupled to an output of the memory unit. The buffer circuit is configured to perform a read operation by outputting a current value of the output register and storing a value of the current buffer entry in the output register. The buffer circuit is configured to update the first pointer in response to the read operation. | 05-09-2013 |
20150049106 | QUEUING SYSTEM FOR REGISTER FILE ACCESS - Techniques are disclosed relating to arbitration of requests to access a register file. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a write queue and a register file that includes multiple entries. In one embodiment, the apparatus is configured to select a request from a plurality of requests based on a plurality of request characteristics, and write data from the accepted request into a write queue. In one embodiment, the request characteristics include: whether a request is a last request from an agent for a given register file entry and whether the request finishes a previous request. In one embodiment, a final arbiter is configured to select among requests from the write queue, a read queue, and multiple execution pipelines to access banks of the register file in a given cycle. | 02-19-2015 |