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20090292476 | METHOD OF SEISMIC DATA INTERPOLATION BY PROJECTION ON CONVEX SETS - According to a preferred aspect of the instant invention, there is provided herein a system and method for Interpolation of seismic data with a POCS (projection onto convex sets) algorithm that can produce high quality interpolation results, at a reduced computational cost. In particular, optimizing the threshold calculations, allowing for aliased data, allowing the algorithm to skip unneeded Fourier transforms, and parallelization makes the method more practical and robust. Robust interpolation of aliased data may be done by limiting the calculations of the beginning iterations to the lowest temporal and spatial frequencies included in the data, then gradually allowing higher temporal and spatial frequencies into the following iterations. | 11-26-2009 |
20100039894 | METHOD FOR SEPARATING INDEPENDENT SIMULTANEOUS SOURCES - This is a method of separating simultaneous sources that uses an inversion-type approach. Each source will preferably activated at a random time with respect to the others. These random delays tend to make the interference between sources incoherent while the reflections create coherent events within a series of shots. The shot separation is performed via a numerical inversion process that utilizes the sweeps for each shot, the start times of each shot, and the coherence of reflection events between nearby shots. This method will allow seismic surveys to be acquired faster and cheaper. | 02-18-2010 |
20100299070 | METHOD FOR SEPARATING INDEPENDENT SIMULTANEOUS SOURCES - This is a method of separating simultaneous sources that uses an inversion-type approach. Each source will preferably activated at a random time with respect to the others. These random delays tend to make the interference between sources incoherent while the reflections create coherent events within a series of shots. The shot separation is performed via a numerical inversion process that utilizes the sweeps for each shot, the start times of each shot, and the coherence of reflection events between nearby shots. Implementation of this method will allow seismic surveys to be acquired faster and cheaper. | 11-25-2010 |
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20090139877 | COMPOSITION FOR USE IN A NOX ELECTRODE, METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME, ARTICLES DERIVED THEREFROM, AND METHOD OF DETECTING NOX - Disclosed herein is a composition for use in a NOx electrode comprising: | 06-04-2009 |
20090260987 | METHOD OF MAKING GAS SENSOR ELEMENT, AND GAS SENSOR DERIVED THEREFROM - Disclosed herein is a method of making a gas sensor element, comprising calcining a NOx sensor electrode material at a NOx sensor electrode material calcination temperature of about 1200 to about 1600° C. to form a calcined NOx sensor electrode material, disposing the calcined NOx sensor electrode material on a substrate to form a substrate comprising a NOx sensor electrode, and firing the substrate comprising the NOx sensor electrode at a gas sensor element firing temperature to form a gas sensor element comprising a NOx sensor electrode. Also disclosed is a gas sensor comprising the gas sensor element. | 10-22-2009 |
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20100147052 | SOOT SENSOR AND METHOD FOR SENSING SOOT - A soot sensor and method for detecting soot is provided. In one exemplary embodiment, a sensing element for a soot sensor is disclosed herein, the sensing element having a pair of peripheral edge sensing electrodes each having a portion disposed on a peripheral edge of a non-conductive substrate of the sensing element; a first pair of side sensing electrodes disposed on a first side of the sensing element, the first side having a first area partially bounded by the peripheral edge, wherein a resistance between the pair of peripheral edge sensing electrodes decreases as soot accumulates on portions of the pair of peripheral edge sensing electrodes and a resistance between the first pair of side sensing electrodes decreases as soot accumulates on portions of the first pair of side sensing electrodes. | 06-17-2010 |
20100150205 | COMBINED SENSOR - A method of manufacturing an exhaust temperature sensor is disclosed. It includes forming a green ceramic substrate; and printing an electrical circuit on the green ceramic substrate. The method then contemplates trimming the electrical circuit to a predetermined resistance prior to firing the green ceramic. Finally, the method contemplates firing the green ceramic substrate with the electrical circuit thereon. | 06-17-2010 |
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20080317745 | Methods of diagnosing, treating, or preventing plasma cell disorders - The present invention relates to methods and compositions for the diagnosis, treatment, management, or prevention of plasma cell disorders, including systemic light-chain amyloidosis (AL) and multiple myeloma (MM). In particular, the invention encompasses the use of anti-CD32B antibodies, analogs, derivatives or fragments thereof, or compounds or agents that bind to CD32B and modulate CD32B activity in the plasma cells of mammals. The invention also encompasses the use of anti-CD32B antibodies, analogs, derivatives or fragments thereof, or CD32B binding compounds or agents in combination with or in addition to other cancer therapies for the treatment, prevention, management, or amelioration of a plasma cell disorder characterized by the expression of CD32B, or one or more symptoms thereof. The invention further relates to the use of anti-CD32B antibodies, analogs, derivatives or fragments thereof for the detection of aberrant or altered expression of CD32B in plasma cells, to diagnosis and/or characterize a plasma cell disorder. | 12-25-2008 |
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20090216599 | Case Managed Counter-Terrorism System and Process - A machine-implemented Case-Managed ontology and decision support framework provides a basis for a family of machine database architectures for use in a system for countering forces of unknown intentions including fighting and winning the Global War on Terror. The system focuses resource allocation decisions on logically derived, targeted areas of interest with an emphasis on non-kinetic, non-destructive effects. The system combines proven doctrines and novel operational approaches. It employs readily available intelligence information, an ontological understanding of the problem domain, a three-level, metrics-driven, case-managed system and process to counter the forces of unknown origin, and an entire set of operational level activities combining strategic intent, tactical approaches, expected utility analysis, mission-level simulations, and integrated cost modeling. | 08-27-2009 |
20120158417 | Case managed Counter-terrorism System and Process - A machine-implemented Case-Managed ontology and decision support framework provides a basis for a family of machine database architectures for use in a system for countering forces of unknown intentions including fighting and winning the Global War on Terror. The system focuses resource allocation decisions on logically derived, targeted areas of interest with an emphasis on non-kinetic, non-destructive effects. The system combines proven doctrines and novel operational approaches. It employs readily available intelligence information, an ontological understanding of the problem domain, a three-level, metrics-driven, case-managed system and process to counter the forces of unknown origin, and an entire set of operational level activities combining strategic intent, tactical approaches, expected utility analysis, mission-level simulations, and integrated cost modeling. | 06-21-2012 |
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20110278335 | Height Adjustable Tower and Cargo Rack Apparatus for Wakeboard Boats - A height adjustable tower and cargo rack apparatus for wakeboard boats and the like, the apparatus including: a tower base rigidly attached to a boat gunwale, the tower base having a powered actuator; vertical supports extending from the tower base and pivotally operated by the powered actuator; a pivotally adjustable cargo rack apparatus supported by the vertical supports; and, a height adjustable upper tower section which is pivotally supported by the vertical supports and which adjustably supports the cargo rack apparatus. The multiplicity of adjustable and pivotal features work in conjunction with each other to maximize the unique functionality of the instant apparatus. | 11-17-2011 |
20120067933 | Cargo Rack Assembly for Wakeboard Boats - A cargo rack apparatus for removable attachment removably attachment to the vertical supports of a boat tower. The boat tower including at least one port vertical support and at least one starboard vertical support, each vertical support including an upper end and a lower end, the apparatus including a cargo rack member providing storage. The boat tower also including a plurality of connectors releasably suspending cargo rack member within the vertical supports of the boat tower, wherein the cargo rack member is removably and pivotally attached to each port and starboard vertical supports at a location between the upper and lower ends thereof, and wherein the cargo rack member can tilt down within the said vertical supports of the boat tower for access to stored equipment. | 03-22-2012 |
20140054341 | Cargo Rack Assembly for Wakeboard Boats Positioned above Boat Tower - The present invention provides an improved cargo rack apparatus for wakeboard boats positioned above the boat tower. | 02-27-2014 |
20140263906 | COLLAPSIBLE SPORTS BOARD SUPPORT ASSEMBLY - A collapsible sports board support assembly for removable attachment to a support structure, which can be mounted onto boats and other support structures, for supporting wake boards, snow boards, surf boards and various other sports boards. The apparatus includes at least one foldable board support fork hingedly attached to the support structure, the fork having prongs extending away from the support structure, where the foldable support fork is folded onto the support structure to minimize the space occupied by the assembly and to minimize the hazards associated with protruding forks. One embodiment includes a rotatable and pivotable support base which, in combination with the ability to fold the board support forks, allows the sports board support assembly to be nearly infinitely repositionable and adjustable and therefore is uniquely compatible with adjustable support structures such as height adjustable towers which change angles as the tower is raised or lowered. | 09-18-2014 |
20150014379 | HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE CARGO RACK APPARATUS AND TOWER FOR WAKEBOARD BOATS - A height adjustable cargo rack apparatus and tower and for wakeboard boats and the like, the apparatus including: a tower base rigidly attached to a boat gunwale, vertical supports extending from the tower base and pivotally operable; a pivotally adjustable cargo rack apparatus supported by the vertical supports; and, a height adjustable upper tower section which is pivotally supported by the vertical supports and which adjustably supports the cargo rack apparatus. The multiplicity of adjustable and pivotal features work in conjunction with each other to maximize the unique functionality of the instant apparatus. | 01-15-2015 |
20150048130 | Height Adjustable Tower with Integrated Cargo Rack Aparatus for Wakeboard Boats - The present invention provides an improved height adjustable tower with integrated cargo rack apparatus for wakeboard boats. The inventive apparatus enables the adjustability of the height of the cargo rack/bimini which is accomplished by lowering or raising the lower tower legs with an actuator after releasing a locking mechanism. The apparatus also includes a displacement mechanism which allows the cargo rack to be simultaneously translated and rotated. The benefit to the user is the ability to control the amount of shade/sun for the people in the general cockpit area. It also allows a user to achieve a higher walk-through height for ease of maneuvering in the boat and provides easy access to items stored on top of the cargo rack. | 02-19-2015 |
20150338020 | Quick Release Collapsible Sports Board Support Assembly - A quick release collapsible sports board support assembly for removable attachment to a support structure, which can be mounted onto boats and other support structures, for supporting wake boards, snow boards, surf boards and various other sports boards. The apparatus includes at least one foldable board support fork hingedly attached to the support structure, the fork having prongs extending away from the support structure, where the foldable support fork is folded onto the support structure to minimize the space occupied by the assembly and to minimize the hazards associated with protruding forks. One embodiment includes a rotatable and pivotable support base which, in combination with the ability to fold the board support forks, allows the sports board support assembly to be nearly infinitely repositionable and adjustable and therefore is uniquely compatible with adjustable support structures such as height adjustable towers which change angles as the tower is raised or lowered. | 11-26-2015 |
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20090076225 | VULCANIZABLE HALOGENATED ELASTOMER COMPOSITIONS - The invention provides compositions comprising nitrogen containing chelating agents, which can be used to reduce the effects of zinc contamination on the vulcanization rates of polymercapto based cure systems for halogenated elastomers. Such chelating agents are effective at eliminating vulcanization rate inconsistencies due to zinc contamination, without inducing negative changes to the vulcanization reaction or the subsequent physical properties of the halogenated elastomer vulcanizate. The invention also provides methods of curing a halogenated elastomer using the inventive compositions, and for articles prepared from the same. | 03-19-2009 |
20090326143 | CURE SYSTEM FOR HALOGENATED ELASTOMER COMPOSITIONS, A CURABLE HALOGENATED ELASTOMER COMPOSITION, AND A METHOD FOR CURING HALOGENATED ELASTOMER COMPOSITIONS - The instant invention is a cure system for halogenated elastomer compositions, a curable halogenated elastomer composition, and a method for curing a halogenated elastomer composition. The cure system for halogenated elastomer compositions includes a polymercapto crosslinking agent, an inorganic base, and a hydrated salt selected from the group consisting of lithium citrate, trilithium citrate pentahydrate, trilithium citrate tetrahydrate, and monolithium dihydrogen citrate monohydrate. The curable halogenated elastomer composition includes a chlorinated elastomer, and a cure system including a polymercapto crosslinking agent, an inorganic base, and a hydrated salt selected from the group consisting of lithium citrate, trilithium citrate pentahydrate, trilithium citrate tetrahydrate, and monolithium dihydrogen citrate monohydrate. Furthermore, the method for curing a halogenated elastomer composition includes the following steps: (1) providing a chlorinated elastomer composition; (2) providing a cure system composition including a polymercapto crosslinking agent, an inorganic base, and a hydrated salt selected from the group consisting of lithium citrate, trilithium citrate pentahydrate, trilithium citrate tetrahydrate, and monolithium dihydrogen citrate monohydrate; (3) uniformly blending the cure system into the chlorinated elastomer composition; (4) thereby forming a curable chlorinated elastomer composition; (5) subjecting the curable chlorinated elastomer composition to heat or heat and pressure; and (6) thereby curing the curable chlorinated elastomer composition. | 12-31-2009 |
20100010152 | CURE SYSTEM OF HALOGENATED ELASTOMER COMPOSITIONS, A CURABLE HALOGENATED ELASTOMER COMPOSITION, AND A METHOD FOR CURING HALOGENATED ELASTOMER COMPOSITIONS - The instant invention is a cure system for halogenated elastomer compositions, a curable halogenated elastomer composition, and a method for curing a halogenated elastomer composition. The cure system for halogenated elastomer compositions includes a polymercapto crosslinking agent, an inorganic base, and a combination of at least two or more of (a) a nitrogen containing chelating agent; (b) a first accelerator; or (c) a second accelerator. The curable halogenated elastomer composition includes a chlorinated elastomer, and a cure system including a polymercapto crosslinking agent, an inorganic base, and a combination of at least two or more of (a) a nitrogen containing chelating agent; (b) a first accelerator; or (c) a second accelerator. Furthermore, the method for curing a halogenated elastomer composition includes the following steps: (1) providing a chlorinated elastomer composition; (2) providing a cure system composition including a polymercapto crosslinking agent, an inorganic base, and a combination of at least two or more of (a) a nitrogen containing chelating agent; (b) a first accelerator; or (c) a second accelerator; (3) uniformly blending the cure system into the chlorinated elastomer composition; (4) thereby forming a curable chlorinated elastomer composition; (5) subjecting the curable chlorinated elastomer composition to heat or heat and pressure; and (6) thereby curing the curable chlorinated elastomer composition. | 01-14-2010 |
20110305859 | CHLORINATED POLYETHYLENE COMPOSITION, METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME, AND ARTICLES MADE THEREFROM - The instant invention is a chlorinated polyethylene composition, method of producing the same, and articles made therefrom. The chlorinated polyethylene composition according to the present invention comprises: (a) a chlorinated polyethylene; (b) less than 10 phr by weight of one or more curing agents; (c) from 50 to 150 phr by weight of one or more fillers; (d) from 1 to 8 phr by weight of one or more processing oil; (e) from less than 10 phr by weight of one or more stabilizing agents comprising an acid scavenger; (f) from less than 2 phr by weight of one or more antioxidants; and (g) from 3 to less than 15 phr by weight of an additive polymer comprising the reaction product of an olefin, an acrylate, and a maleic anhydride. | 12-15-2011 |
20130062096 | Strippable Insulation Shield for Cables - Strippable semiconductive shields comprise a composition comprising in weight percent (wt %) based on the weight of the composition: (A) 20 to 80% of an interpolymer of an olefin and an α,β-unsaturated carbonyl comonomer, (B) 1 to 90% chlorinated polyolefin, (C) 20 to 45% carbon black, (D) 0.1 to 5% antioxidant, (E) 0.01 to 5% acid scavenger stabilizer; (F) Optionally free radical initiator, (G) Optionally silane functionality, (H) Optionally a sulfur-containing curative, and (I) Optionally a radiation-cure catalyst. | 03-14-2013 |
20130158170 | VULCANIZABLE HALOGENATED ELASTOMER COMPOSITIONS - The invention provides articles obtained from curing a composition consisting of a polymercapto crosslinking agent, a vulcanization accelerator, an inorganic base, a nitrogen containing chelating agent, wherein the nitrogen containing chelating agent is selected from the group consisting of 1,10-phenanthroline and 2,2-bipyridyl, and polyethylenimine; and a halogenated elastomer; wherein said nitrogen containing chelating agent is soluble in said halogenated elastomer. | 06-20-2013 |
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20160083571 | A POLYOLEFIN BLEND COMPOSITION AND ARTICLES MADE THEREFROM - The instant invention provides a polyolefin blend composition, process for producing the same, and articles made therefrom. The polyolefin blend composition according to the present invention comprises: (a) from 75 to 97 percent by weight of one or more random propylene copolymers having a DSC melting point in the range of from 120° C. to 160° C., and a melt flow rate (MFR) in the range of from 1 to 120 g/10 minutes; (b) from 3 to 25 percent by weight of one or more ethylene ?-olefin copolymers having a melt index (I2) in the range of from 100 to 1500 g/10 minutes, a density in the range of 0.860 to 0.910 g/cm3, and a molecular weight (Mw) in the range of from 10,000 to 50,000 g/mole, wherein said ethylene ?-olefin copolymer is homogenously branched copolymer, and wherein said ethylene ?-olefin copolymer is linear or substantially linear; (c) optionally from 5 to 15 percent by weight of one or more propylene ?-olefin interpolymers having a DSC melting point in the range of less than 110° C., a heat of fusion in the range of less than 50 Joules/gram, and a crystallinity in the range of from at least 1 percent by to 40 percent by weight, and a melt flow rate in the range of less than 80 g/10 minutes. | 03-24-2016 |
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20090023511 | COMPOSITE METAL WOOD CLUB - A metal wood golf club head adapted for attachment to a shaft, comprising of a body portion and a crown portion, each portion constructed of a different density material. Combining a high-density material in the body portion, with a low-density material in the crown portion, creates an ultra-low center of gravity relative to the geometric face center, resulting in higher launch angles and spin rate ratios. The material for the crown portion is preferably a composite. A vibration dampening gasket is disposed between the ledge and lip sections of the body and crown respectively. | 01-22-2009 |
20110070972 | COMPOSITE METAL WOOD CLUB - A metal wood golf club head adapted for attachment to a shaft, comprising of a body portion and a crown portion, each portion constructed of a different density material. Combining a high-density material in the body portion, with a low-density material in the crown portion, creates an ultra-low center of gravity relative to the geometric face center, resulting in higher launch angles and spin rate ratios. The material for the crown portion is preferably a composite. A vibration dampening gasket is disposed between the ledge and lip sections of the body and crown respectively. | 03-24-2011 |
20120004047 | COMPOSITE METAL WOOD CLUB - A metal wood golf club head adapted for attachment to a shaft, comprising of a body portion and a crown portion, each portion constructed of a different density material. Combining a high-density material in the body portion, with a low-density material in the crown portion, creates an ultra-low center of gravity relative to the geometric face center, resulting in higher launch angles and spin rate ratios. The material for the crown portion is preferably a composite. A vibration dampening gasket is disposed between the ledge and lip sections of the body and crown respectively. | 01-05-2012 |
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20090038322 | TRANSPORT REFRIGERATION UNIT - A refrigerant unit associated with a product transport container is provided with a dual-path, parallel flow expansion circuit. The expansion circuit includes a primary expansion device disposed in a primary refrigerant flow path and an auxiliary expansion device disposed in a secondary refrigerant flow path. During operation of the refrigeration unit in a stable temperature maintenance mode, refrigerant flow is supplied to the evaporator coil through the primary refrigerant flow path only. During operation of the refrigeration unit in a temperature pull-down mode, to increase the refrigerant mass flow through the evaporator coil, refrigeration flow is supplied to the evaporator coil through the primary refrigerant flow path and the secondary refrigerant flow path of the expansion circuit. | 02-12-2009 |
20100064703 | STANDBY VARIABLE FREQUENCY COMPRESSOR DRIVE - A transport refrigeration system is provided with a variable speed compressor which is operated only in the low capacity perishable range of operation. In this way, the line voltage and frequency power can be used during high capacity operation and a relatively small inverter can be used to provide variable voltage and frequency for the variable speed operation. The variable voltage and frequency can also be provided to a variable speed condenser motor to provide additional condensing capacity during economized operation. It can also be used to provide DC voltage to the compressor for heating purposes. | 03-18-2010 |
20110132007 | COMPRESSOR DISCHARGE CONTROL ON A TRANSPORT REFRIGERATION SYSTEM - In a refrigeration system having a compressor, a condenser, an evaporator, and a controller for controlling an expansion valve, a process for controlling compressor discharge during a cooling cycle comprising the steps of monitoring a compressor discharge parameter, comparing the compressor discharge parameter to a set point stored in a controller memory, and selectively operating the expansion valve upstream of the evaporator in response to a difference between the compressor discharge parameter and the set point. | 06-09-2011 |
20120198867 | DEHUMIDIFICATION CONTROL IN REFRIGERANT VAPOR COMPRESSION SYSTEMS - A method and apparatus are disclosed for controlling dehumidification of an airflow to be conditioned for supply to a climate controlled space. The airflow to be conditioned is passed over a plurality of refrigerant conveying conduits of an evaporator of a refrigerant vapor compression thereby cooling the airflow. A controller operates the refrigeration vapor compression system to maintain the airflow at a set point air temperature indicative of a desired temperature within the climate controlled space. The controller also adjusts an evaporator expansion device for controlling the flow of refrigerant through the evaporator so as to reduce the temperature of the refrigerant within the refrigerant conveying conduits of the evaporator whenever further dehumidification of the air flow to be conditioned is desired. | 08-09-2012 |
20120247138 | TRANSPORT REFRIGERATION SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR SAME TO ADDRESS DYNAMIC CONDITIONS - In a refrigeration system having a compressor, a heat rejection heat exchanger, a heat absorption heat exchanger, and a controller for controlling the same, embodiments of a system, apparatus and methods for the same can control at least one refrigeration system component such as an expansion valve responsive to dynamic system conditions. | 10-04-2012 |