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Preston Deplacido, Itasca, TX US
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20100282466 | Acid-Soluble Cement Compositions Comprising Cement Kiln Dust and/or a Natural Pozzolan and Methods of Use - The present invention relates to acid-soluble cement compositions that comprise cement kiln dust (“CKD”) and/or a natural pozzolan and associated methods of use. An embodiment includes a method of cementing comprising: placing an acid-soluble cement composition in a subterranean formation, wherein the acid-soluble cement composition comprises a hydraulic cement, a component selected from the group consisting of CKD, pumicite, and a combination thereof, and water; allowing the acid-soluble cement composition to set; and contacting the set acid-soluble cement composition with an acid to dissolve the set acid-soluble cement composition. | 11-11-2010 |
20140076204 | Acid-Soluble Cement Compositions Comprising Cement Kiln Dust and/or a Natural Pozzolan and Methods of Use - The present invention relates to acid-soluble cement compositions that comprise cement kiln dust (“CKD”) and/or a natural pozzolan and associated methods of use. An embodiment includes a method of cementing comprising: placing an acid-soluble cement composition in a subterranean formation, wherein the acid-soluble cement composition comprises a hydraulic cement, a component selected from the group consisting of CKD, pumicite, and a combination thereof, and water; allowing the acid-soluble cement composition to set; and contacting the set acid-soluble cement composition with an acid to dissolve the set acid-soluble cement composition. | 03-20-2014 |
Preston Kurash, Drayton Valley CA
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20130341001 | MOBILE COILED TUBING UNIT - The present invention is directed to a mobile coiled tubing unit that has a moveable coiled tubing reel and mast. The apparatus itself can be moved laterally using retractable jacks and hydraulic cylinders. The mast is retractable into a mast sleeve. The movable nature of the elements of the apparatus allow for easier alignment with the well head and balanced transportation. The reel can also be raised to increase clearance to facilitate transportation over rough or uneven terrain. | 12-26-2013 |
20150376962 | MOBILE SERVICE RIG WITH INTEGRATE PIPE HANDLING ASSEMBLY - A mobile service rig with an integrated pipe handling assembly is provided. The rig includes an elongate frame, an attached elongate mast, and an attached a pipe handling assembly. The mast base is pivotally attached to the frame for moving the mast between horizontal and vertical orientations. The pipe handling assembly includes a pipe trough and a trough lifting arm pivotally attached to frame and pipe trough to move a pipe between a horizontal orientation and a vertical orientation collinear with the mast in the vertical orientation. The pipe handling assembly may also include a pair of pipe racks pivotally attached to the frame to extend transversely away from the frame. | 12-31-2015 |
Preston May, Richland, WA US
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20160139099 | AUTOMATED MACHINE AND METHOD FOR FRUIT TESTING - An improved fruit tester and method provides a plunger intrusion-type mechanism, a precision scale and an associated computer for control of the mechanism and for recordation, presentation and analysis of data sensed by the mechanism. An electrically powered variable speed motor carries an optical encoder to sense rotary direction and speed data, which is transmitted through circuitry to an associated computer for analysis to determine control data to maintain pre-programmed motor function. Computer software determines plunger position and resultant penetration into a fruit at either pre-determined plunger speed or constant plunger resistive pressure in fine increments over the plunger trajectory and stores this data in computer memory. The precision scale is used to determine the weight of the fruit before and after the penetration tests and the difference in weight is used to automatically calculate the Specific juice Content (SJC) of the fruit. | 05-19-2016 |
Preston Pameijer, Bloomfield, IN US
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20140155744 | Power Injection Catheter Assembly And Method Of Using Same - A power injection catheter assembly includes a power injection catheter having an elongate tubular body. The elongate tubular body has a proximal end and a distal end and defines a power injection lumen. A manifold is attached at the proximal end of the elongate tubular body and defines a first power injection channel extending from a first power injection port of the manifold to the power injection lumen, and a second power injection channel extending from a second power injection port of the manifold to the power injection lumen. A first power injection extension tube has a proximal end defining a first power injection hub and a distal end attached to the manifold at the first power injection port. A second power injection extension tube has a proximal end defining a second power injection hub and a distal end attached to the manifold at the second power injection port. | 06-05-2014 |
Preston Pfarner, Pasadena, CA US
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20110022623 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INFLUENCING A POSITION ON A SEARCH RESULT LIST GENERATED BY A COMPUTER NETWORK SEARCH ENGINE - A system and method for enabling information providers using a computer network such as the Internet to influence a position for a search listing within a search result list generated by an Internet search engine. The system and method of the present invention provides a database having accounts for the network information providers. Each account contains at least one search listing having at least three components: a description, a search term comprising one or more keywords, and a bid amount. The network information provider may add, delete, or modify a search listing after logging into his or her account via an authentication process. The network information provider influences the position for a search listing through a continuous online competitive bidding process. The bidding process occurs when the network information provider enters a new bid amount, which is preferably a money amount, for a search listing. The system then compares this bid amount with all other bid amounts for the same search term, and generates a rank value for all search listings having that search term. The rank value generated by the bidding process determines where the network information providers listing will appear on the search results list page that is generated in response to a query of the search term by a searcher located at a client computer on the computer network. A higher bid by a network information provider will result in a higher rank value and a more advantageous placement. | 01-27-2011 |
20130346190 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INFLUENCING A POSITION ON A SEARCH RESULT LIST GENERATED BY A COMPUTER NETWORK SEARCH ENGINE - The present application is related to systems and methods for enabling information providers to influence a position for a search listing within a search result list generated by an Internet search engine. The systems and methods may provide accounts for the network information providers. Each account may contain a search listing having at least three components: a description, a search term comprising one or more keywords, and a bid amount. The network information provider may add, delete, or modify a search listing to influence the position for a search listing within a corresponding search result list. The systems and methods may send a notification to an external destination upon occurrence of a predetermined event, such as the change of position in the search listing. | 12-26-2013 |
Preston Phillips, Conway, AR US
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20100039513 | IMAGE-BASED INVENTORY CONTROL SYSTEM WITH AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION AND IMAGE CORRECTION - Systems for monitoring an inventory condition of objects based on captured images are described. An exemplary system includes at least one storage drawer, each storage drawer including a plurality of storage locations for storing objects, wherein each drawer is associated with an identifier with known color attributes; and an image sensing device configured to capture an image of one of the storage drawers along with the associated identifier. A data storage device of the system stores, for each storage drawer, information of the known color attributes of the associated identifier. A data processor of the system is configured to access information of the known color attributes of the identifier associated with the drawer corresponding to the captured image; determine color attributes of the identifier in the captured image; determine a correction factor based on the color attributes of the identifier in the captured image and the known color attributes of the identifier; and apply the correction factor to subsequent images captured by the image sensing device. | 02-18-2010 |
20100045423 | IMAGE-BASED INVENTORY CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - Systems and methods for determining an inventory condition of objects based on captured images are described. An exemplary inventory control system or method utilizes a highly efficient and economical approach to apply suitable imaging parameters for capturing images of a storage drawer being accessed by a user, or for manipulating the captured images of the drawer. An inventory condition of the drawer is determined based on the captured images or manipulated images. | 02-25-2010 |
20100046791 | IMAGE-BASED INVENTORY CONTROL SYSTEM USING ADVANCED IMAGE RECOGNITION - Systems for monitoring an inventory condition of objects based on captured images are described. An exemplary system includes at least one storage drawer, each storage drawer including a plurality of storage locations for storing objects; and a data storage device storing reference data for each storage drawer. The reference data includes, for each region of interest corresponding to each respective storage drawer, at least one of a reference image signature representing attributes of the region of interest when a stored object is present, and a reference image signature representing attributes of the region of interest when the stored object is not present. A data processor of the system is configured to derive an image signature representing attributes of a region of interest corresponding to a drawer using a captured image of the drawer; and determine an inventory condition of the drawer according to the stored reference data corresponding to the region of interest and the derived image signature representing attributes of the captured image of the region of interest. | 02-25-2010 |
20130328661 | MONITORING REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF TOOLS WITHIN AN INVENTORY CONTROL SYSTEM - An inventory control system is described that includes a tool storage device including a drawer or a tray providing a pallet, wherein the pallet includes storage locations for objects; a sensing device configured to form an image of the storage locations; and a data processor configured to determine presence or absence of the pallet and presence or absence of objects within the storage locations of the pallet using the information from the image. | 12-12-2013 |
20130332323 | ENABLING COMMUNICATION BETWEEN AN INVENTORY CONTROL SYSTEM AND A REMOTE SYSTEM OVER A NETWORK - The instant application describes an inventory control system including an object storage device including a drawer or a tray for housing objects; a sensing device configured to acquire an image including information about the objects stored in the object storage device; an interface circuitry in communication with the sensing device and configured to generate object data based on the image acquired by the sensing device; and a processor configured to provide an integrated network access and transmit the object data across a network using a Web Service as defined by World Wide Web Consortium (W | 12-12-2013 |
20130346261 | AUDITING AND FORENSICS FOR AUTOMATED TOOL CONTROL SYSTEMS - An inventory control system is provided for monitoring the removal and replacement of objects stored in the system. The system includes a storage container including a plurality of storage locations for storing objects; a sensing device configured to detect the presence or absence of objects in the storage locations; a display device; and a data processor. The data processor is configured to receive work order data identifying a particular work order; receive information associated with the work order based on the work order data; and display the information associated with the work order on the display device. | 12-26-2013 |
20140025543 | TOOL TRAINING FOR AUTOMATED TOOL CONTROL SYSTEMS - An inventory control system and method determines an inventory condition of objects stored in the system. Embodiments include a storage container including a plurality of storage locations for storing objects; an image sensing device to capture image data of the container, including image data of the plurality of storage locations and a target area that includes an individual object storage location having less than the plurality of storage locations; a data storage device for storing the image data of the container; and a data processor. The processor receives initial image data representing an initial image of the plurality of storage locations, and image data representing an image of the target area captured subsequent to the initial image; modifies the initial image data based on the image data of the target area to generate adjusted image data; and stores the adjusted image data in the data storage device. | 01-23-2014 |
20140358740 | IMAGE-BASED INVENTORY CONTROL SYSTEM WITH AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION AND IMAGE CORRECTION - Systems for monitoring an inventory condition of objects based on captured images are described. An exemplary system includes at least one storage drawer, each storage drawer including a plurality of storage locations for storing objects; and an image sensing device configured to capture an image of one of the storage locations. A radio-frequency identification (RFID) sensor sub-system senses attributes of objects located in the inventory control system. A data storage system stores, for each storage location, reference data including identification of the object associated with each storage location. A data processor determines the inventory condition of each storage location of the captured image based on the image data of the captured image in conjunction with the sensing data of attributes of objects located in the inventory control system. | 12-04-2014 |
20150201166 | IMAGE-BASED INVENTORY CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - Systems and methods for determining an inventory condition of objects based on captured images are described. An exemplary inventory control system or method utilizes a highly efficient and economical approach to apply suitable imaging parameters for capturing images of a storage drawer being accessed by a user, or for manipulating the captured images of the drawer. An inventory condition of the drawer is determined based on the captured images or manipulated images. | 07-16-2015 |
20160078704 | MONITORING REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF TOOLS WITHIN AN INVENTORY CONTROL SYSTEM - An inventory control system is described that includes a tool storage device including a drawer or a tray providing a pallet, wherein the pallet includes storage locations for objects; a sensing device configured to form an image of the storage locations; and a data processor configured to determine presence or absence of the pallet and presence or absence of objects within the storage locations of the pallet using the information from the image. | 03-17-2016 |
20160098831 | IMAGE-BASED INVENTORY CONTROL SYSTEM USING ADVANCED IMAGE RECOGNITION - Systems for monitoring an inventory condition of objects based on captured images are described. An exemplary system includes at least one storage drawer, each storage drawer including a plurality of storage locations for storing objects; and a data storage device storing reference data for each storage drawer. The reference data includes, for each region of interest corresponding to each respective storage drawer, at least one of a reference image signature representing attributes of the region of interest when a stored object is present, and a reference image signature representing attributes of the region of interest when the stored object is not present. A data processor of the system is configured to derive an image signature representing attributes of a region of interest corresponding to a drawer using a captured image of the drawer; and determine an inventory condition of the drawer according to the stored reference data corresponding to the region of interest and the derived image signature representing attributes of the captured image of the region of interest. | 04-07-2016 |
Preston Rowlette, Cottonwood Heights, UT US
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20120151363 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DISPLAYING A DYNAMIC LIST OF VIRTUAL OBJECTS WHEN A DRAG AND DROP ACTION IS DETECTED - A computer-implemented method to display a dynamic list of virtual objects is described. An activity relating to a management object is detected. A dynamic list of virtual objects is displayed on a screen. The virtual objects are possible recipients of the management object. A determination is made as to whether the activity relating to the management object is terminated. The display of the dynamic list of virtual objects on the screen is terminated when the activity relating to the management object is terminated. | 06-14-2012 |
Preston Seu, Vancouver, WA US
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20080260590 | Handheld and/or mountable fluid-ejection device having removable tip with cap - A fluid-ejection device includes a handheld and/or mountable enclosure, a removable tip, a cap, a pneumatic fitting, and a controller. The removable tip has a fluid-ejection mechanism located at an end thereof. The cap is disposed on the end of the removable tip such that just the fluid-ejection mechanism is exposed through the cap. The pneumatic fitting extends from the enclosure and is receptive to placement of the removable tip thereon. The controller is situated within the enclosure to cause the removable tip to eject fluid. | 10-23-2008 |
Preston Snee, Cambridge, MA US
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20100303119 | Microfluidic Lasers - The present invention generally relates to lasers comprising fluidic channels, such as microfluidic channels. In some instances, the channel contains two or more fluids. The fluids may remain non-mixed within the channel, for example, due to immiscibility and/or laminar flow within the channel. The fluids may be arranged in the channel such that light propagating in a first fluid is prevented by the second fluid from exiting the first fluid, for example, due to differences in the indexes of refraction (e.g., causing internal reflection of the fluid to occur). Thus, in one embodiment, a first fluid may be at least partially surrounded by a second fluid having a second index of refraction lower than the index of refraction of the first fluid. In some embodiments, the fluidic channel is used as a laser, for instance, a dye laser, i.e., a laser created by directing light at a dye to produce coherent light. The dye may be present in one or more fluids within the fluidic channel. The incident light (for example, created by another laser) may be directed at the channel from any angle. In some cases, laser light may be produced in a direction substantially aligned with the longitudinal axis of the channel. In some embodiments, the laser is free of mirrors, prisms, or gratings, or the laser may produce coherent light using a non-resonant photonic pathway. However, in other cases, mirrors, prisms, or gratings may be used to reflect light along the channel to enhance stimulated emission of coherent light. Another aspect of the invention includes optical diffractors, such as prisms or gratings, which can contain a fluid. The optical diffractors, in certain embodiments, are positioned to diffract light, such as coherent light, emanating from the fluidic channel. Still other aspects of the invention provide devices, kits, and methods of making and using such lasers. | 12-02-2010 |
Preston Stuteville, Yale, OK US
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20160092881 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO FACILITATE PRODUCT MANAGEMENT - Systems and methods for facilitating product management can associate a code with product information and a product life-cycle. The code can be associated with a product and affixed to the product, for example, by printing the code on the product or a packing of the product. Users of the product can initiate an action included in the product life-cycle by using an electronic device to take a picture of the code texting the picture to the disclosed system. The system will process the code and determine a next action in the product life-cycle. For example, a user can take an image of a code and text it to the system to initiate a product registration process. | 03-31-2016 |
Preston Stuteville, Mountain View, CA US
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20130046655 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DYNAMICALLY SELECTING A PAYMENT PROCESSING GATEWAY - A method for an e-commerce payment transaction to be processed by dynamically selecting at run-time, a third-party payment-processing gateway account, based on one or more rules and their attributes. An authorized system administrator configures and stores the rules and their attributes in a rules database for each third-party payment gateway. The system automatically selects the correct third-payment processing gateway account to be used for each by transaction by matching the pre-configured rules and their attributes against the properties of the payment transaction. The payment transaction is processed using the selected third-party payment gateway and is recorded in the e-commence platform payment processing database. | 02-21-2013 |
20130046840 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DYNAMICALLY GENERATING AN EMAIL MESSAGE - A method and system to dynamically instantiate and manipulate objects using string and math operations while rendering an email in a web-application server. The method takes directives from the administrator on the objects to instantiate and manipulations to perform using a template language. The administrator can configure manipulation such as finding lengths of strings, sub-strings, addition, subtraction, division, multiplication and modulus operations. The method provides a highly flexible method of determining and rendering the content of the message at run-time. | 02-21-2013 |
Preston Tollinger, Los Altos, CA US
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20090030779 | Electronic coupon filtering and delivery - A method of delivering coupons to a user/client at a portable device. The method includes determining memory space available on the device for storing coupons, each coupon being associated with a merchant. A set of coupons that each fit the available memory space is determined and ranked in order based on a scoring of the associated merchant. A subset of the set of coupons are delivered to the portable device; the subset fitting the available memory space based on the coupon ranking order, which in turn is based on the associated merchant's scoring. The scoring is preferably based on filter criteria which may include demographic, location of device, and other information, and combinations thereof. Coupon ranking is alternatively based on data sources external to the portable device like merchant or retailer databases. | 01-29-2009 |
20100088166 | Electronic Coupons - System and method of creating, managing, validating, associating and redeeming electronic coupons are disclosed. An electronic coupon system is capable of creating, delivering and distributing coupons to at least one user. The system is also capable of identifying, verifying and associating the coupon with the user, and further allowing the coupon to be redeemed by the user at a third-party vendor. | 04-08-2010 |
20160034954 | Delivering targeted advertising to mobile devices - A method of delivering advertising items to a client at a portable device is provided. A client ID is sent to a host server. A downloaded advertising item is produced relative to a product or service from the host server. The downloaded advertising item is parsed and stored. In response to the parsing and storing, displaying the advertising item is displayed to the client at the mobile device. | 02-04-2016 |
Preston Wolin, M.d., Chicago, IL US
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20160095362 | LEG PROTECTION SYSTEM - A leg protection system includes a kneepad, a knee relief pad, a foot relief pad, and a coupling mechanism. The kneepad is secured to a knee covering position on the coupling mechanism, the knee relief pad is secured to a calf position on the coupling mechanism, and the foot relief pad is secured to a shin-foot position on the coupling mechanism. When the leg protection system is worn, the kneepad is positioned over a knee of a wearer, the knee relief pad is positioned over a portion of a calf of the wearer, the foot relief pad is positioned over at least one of a portion of a shin or a portion of a foot of the wearer. The coupling mechanism secures the leg protection system on the wearer. | 04-07-2016 |
20160095363 | KNEE PROTECTION SYSTEM - A knee protection system includes a kneepad, a knee relief pad, and a coupling mechanism. The kneepad is secured to a knee covering position on the coupling mechanism and the knee relief pad is secured to a calf position in the coupling mechanism. When the knee protection system is worn, the kneepad is positioned over a knee of a wearer, the knee relief pad is positioned over a portion of a calf of the wearer, and the coupling mechanism secures the knee protection system on the wearer. | 04-07-2016 |