Berger, TX
Alexander Theodore Berger, Richardson, TX US
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| 20120270676 | GOLF CLUB HEAD HAVING A STRESS REDUCING FEATURE - A hollow golf club incorporating a stress reducing feature including at least a toe located stress reducing feature or a heel located stress reducing feature at least partially located on the skirt of the golf club head. The location and size of the stress reducing feature and their relationship to one another play a significant role in selectively increasing deflection of the face. | 10-25-2012 |
| 20130184100 | GOLF CLUB HEAD HAVING A STRESS REDUCING FEATURE AND SHAFT CONNECTION SYSTEM SOCKET - A golf club incorporating a stress reducing feature in contact with a shaft connection system socket. The location and size of the stress reducing feature and the shaft connection system socket, and their relationship to one another, selectively increase deflection of the face and maintain stability of the shaft connection system. | 07-18-2013 |
| 20140342848 | GOLF CLUB HEAD HAVING A STRESS REDUCING FEATURE - A hollow golf club incorporating a stress reducing feature including at least a toe located stress reducing feature or a heel located stress reducing feature at least partially located on the skirt of the golf club head. The location and size of the stress reducing feature and their relationship to one another play a significant role in selectively increasing deflection of the face. | 11-20-2014 |
| 20150182822 | GOLF CLUB HEAD HAVING A STRESS REDUCING FEATURE AND SHAFT CONNECTION SYSTEM SOCKET - A golf club incorporating a stress reducing feature and a shaft connection system socket. The location and size of the stress reducing feature and the shaft connection system socket, and their relationship to one another, selectively increase deflection of the face and provide stability of the shaft connection system. | 07-02-2015 |
Andrew S. Berger, Houston, TX US
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| 20120289866 | DEVICE FOR COLLECTION OF GAIT ANALYSIS DATA FOR UPPER AND LOWER EXTREMITIES - The present disclosure relates to a system for collecting gait analysis data for analysis. The system may utilize force plate or balance boards as well as strain gauge force measurements to improve physical therapy and gait analysis for patients that use physical supports to walk or stand. The device measures force applied to the floor and to handrails to provide data on the patient's use of aid, e.g., the handrail, while standing or walking For physical therapy implementations, the system may also be combined with a game or other visual interface that provides feedback to the patient and/or to the caregiver. | 11-15-2012 |
Brian Berger, Plano, TX US
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| 20150044986 | NOTATION-ENABLED COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - An notation-enabled communication system and method of generating billing data for a customer. One embodiment of a notation-enabled communication device includes: (1) a communication subsystem operable to transmit and receive communication data associated with a call, and (2) a call logger configured to accept notations associated with the call, generate a call detail record (CDR) based on the call and the notations and submit the CDR to a database. | 02-12-2015 |
Christie Berger, Sugar Land, TX US
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| 20110028355 | Non-estrogenic alkylphenol derivatives - A method of making phenol and alkylphenol ethoxylates non-estrogenic by inserting 1 mole of propylene oxide onto the phenolic group before proceeding with the addition of ethylene oxide or mixtures of ethylene and propylene oxide. The final phenolic products can be further reacted to form sulfates, sulfonates, phosphate esters, condensed alkylphenol alkoxylates and other derivatives of alkylphenol or phenol. Non-estrogenic phenol and alkylphenol alkoxylates and their derivatives have been found to be excellent salt tolerant, high temperature stable surfactants for oil recovery from subterranean reservoirs. These products are also useful in forming emulsions of heavy crude for transportation through pipelines. | 02-03-2011 |
Christie H. Berger, Sugar Land, TX US
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| 20110120707 | Process for oil recovery using multifunctional anionic surfactants - A process for the recovery of oil from subterranean reservoirs by injecting an aqueous fluid containing from about 0.05 to about 2.0% by weight of a surfactant of structure | 05-26-2011 |
| 20120004431 | 2-Alkyl alkoxylated alcohol sulfonate - 2-alkyl alkoxylated alcohol sulfonate surfactants having the structure R—O—(PO)x(EO)yCHR'CHR′CH | 01-05-2012 |
| 20130109879 | Process for converting natural oils to surfactants and biofuels | 05-02-2013 |
Christie Huimin Berger, Sugar Land, TX US
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| 20080261835 | Surfactant based compositions and process for heavy oil recovery - A process for recovering heavy oil with the steps of: a) injecting into one or more injection wells an aqueous injection fluid containing one or more surfactants designed to form a pseudo-emulsion between the injection fluid and the heavy oil, and, b) recovering the oil from one or more producing wells. The process does not require the addition of outside mechanical or thermal energy or solvents to recover the heavy oil and does not form emulsions between the injection fluid and the heavy oil that may be difficult to break when brought to the surface or may cause increased viscosity and injectivity problems within the reservoir. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20080312108 | Compositions and process for recovering subterranean oil using green non-toxic biodegradable strong alkali metal salts of polymerized weak acids - Compositions and process for recovering of oil from subterranean oil-bearing reservoirs consisting of green non-toxic biodegradable strong alkali metal salt of polymerized weak acids, one or more surfactants, an aqueous fluid, a optionally one or more mobility control agents and optionally one or more co-solvents are disclosed. Such compositions are injected into the reservoir through one or more injection wells and assist in recovering trapped oil through one or more producing wells. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20090023951 | Polyalkylated Arylalkyl Sulfonic acids and their salts - The present invention discloses a process for producing polyalkylated arylalkyl sulfonic acids by reacting arylalkyl sulfonic acids with olefins. The polyalkylated arylalkyl sulfonic acids may be further neutralized with alkalis or amines to form the corresponding sulfonated salts. The present invention also makes possible manufacture of polyalkylated arylalkyl sulfonic acids as first intent products using an inexpensive and simple reaction. The structure of the polyalkylated arylalkyl sulfonic acids produced using the process described in the present invention is shown below: | 01-22-2009 |
| 20110218126 | ENVIRONMENTAL FRIENDLY FRACTURING AND STIMULATION COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - A non-toxic, environmentally friendly, green flowback aid is disclosed that reduces water blockage when injected into a fractured reservoir. The composition includes an water soluble ester of a low molecular weight alcohol and a low molecular weight organic acid, an oil soluble ester of a low molecular weight alcohol and a high molecular weight fatty acid, one or more water soluble or dispersible nonionic surfactant(s) derived from vegetable or animal sources, one or more anionic or amphoteric surfactant(s) derived from animal or vegetable based sources, and, water. Compositions for low temperature applications are also disclosed that can remain fluid down to −41 ° F. | 09-08-2011 |
| 20120285691 | Permeability modification and water shut off composition and process - A composition and process for reducing the permeability of a matrix without completely blocking the matrix {is describe}. The composition uses a nano-sized water insoluble particle as a template to control the permeability by determining the size of the holes formed in the matrix. | 11-15-2012 |
Christie Humin Berger, Sugar Land, TX US
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| 20080196893 | Process for oil recovery using mixed surfactant composition - A process for the recovery of oil from subterranean reservoirs by injecting an aqueous fluid containing from about 0.05 to about 2.0% by weight of a bi-functional surfactant or a mixture of surfactants containing one or more of the following structures; | 08-21-2008 |
David J. Berger, Flower Mound, TX US
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| 20140265434 | FAIRING MOUNTING SYSTEM - A mounting system is provided that mounts a fairing to the cab of a semi-tractor in a manner that hides the fasteners from view. The mounting system provides quicker assembly and disassembly among others. The mounting system may include anchor pins at one end section of the transition fairing, a single mounting screw at the opposite end section of the transition fairing, and one or more fasteners of the Snaploc® type at the mid-section of the transition fairing. Each of the couplings interface with a suitable corresponding bracket, etc, in order to mount the fairing to the associated surface of the vehicle. | 09-18-2014 |
Gregory Edward Berger, San Antonio, TX US
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| 20100012803 | COMMUNICATION INSTRUMENT MOUNTING APPARATUS - The present invention provides a communication instrument mounting apparatus comprising a mounting bracket having one or more mounting members shaped to engage the rear portion of a communication instrument. The mounting bracket of the present invention provides mounting sleeves for receiving mounting members. Such sleeves may be utilized to releasably attach the mounting bracket of the present invention directly to a mounting surface and/or a conventional input junction box. The mounting member of the present invention provides walls defining at least one cavity through which input cables may be inserted. In one embodiment, the cavity of the present invention has a generally rectangular configuration and is positioned upon the mounting bracket so as to be adjacent to one or more attachment ports of the instrument. The relative positioning of the cavity allows cables to be connected and/or disconnected in a convenient manner. | 01-21-2010 |
Karlene Berger, Austin, TX US
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| 20100251271 | System And Method For Assembly Of Component Devices Into An Information Handling System - An information handling system component contained within an information handling system housing uses the information handling system housing as at least a portion of a safety enclosure for hazardous functions of the component. A lock out device disables the hazardous function if the information handling system housing is moved relative to the component. For example, an optical disc drive laser is disabled if a Hall effect sensor in the chassis of the optical disc drive no longer senses a magnet placed in a portion of the information handling system housing used to enclose the optical disc drive. Alternatively, the component couples to the information handling system housing to enclose the hazardous function within the interior of the information handling system housing so that the component is inaccessible from the exterior of the housing. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100251277 | System And Method For Enclosing Information Handling System Component Devices - An information handling system component contained within an information handling system housing uses the information handling system housing as at least a portion of a safety enclosure for hazardous functions of the component. A lock out device disables the hazardous function if the information handling system housing is moved relative to the component. For example, an optical disc drive laser is disabled if a Hall effect sensor in the chassis of the optical disc drive no longer senses a magnet placed in a portion of the information handling system housing used to enclose the optical disc drive. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20120242172 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENCLOSING INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEM COMPONENT DEVICES - An information handling system component contained within an information handling system housing uses the information handling system housing as at least a portion of a safety enclosure for hazardous functions of the component. A lock out device disables the hazardous function if the information handling system housing is moved relative to the component. For example, an optical disc drive laser is disabled if a Hall effect sensor in the chassis of the optical disc drive no longer senses a magnet placed in a portion of the information handling system housing used to enclose the optical disc drive. | 09-27-2012 |
Kevin M. Berger, Carrollton, TX US
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| 20150330648 | HVAC SYSTEM, AN HVAC CONTROLLER AND A METHOD OF HEATING AN LCD DISPLAY OF AN HVAC CONTROLLER - An HVAC controller, a controller for a climate control system and a climate control system are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the HVAC controller includes: (1) a display, (2) a display heater for the display and (3) a heater controller configured to operate the display heater based on ambient temperature and a supply voltage of the HVAC controller. | 11-19-2015 |
Olivier Berger, Fort Worth, TX US
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| 20130331594 | Sythesis of P-Chiral Compounds - Shown is the preparation and subsequent elaboration of P-chiral compounds that can be used as a building block for many P-chiral ligands used, for example, in asymmetric catalytic reactions. Specifically, a synthesis is shown for RP(O)(OR*)CH | 12-12-2013 |
Paul Berger, Sugar Land, TX US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
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| 20110028355 | Non-estrogenic alkylphenol derivatives - A method of making phenol and alkylphenol ethoxylates non-estrogenic by inserting 1 mole of propylene oxide onto the phenolic group before proceeding with the addition of ethylene oxide or mixtures of ethylene and propylene oxide. The final phenolic products can be further reacted to form sulfates, sulfonates, phosphate esters, condensed alkylphenol alkoxylates and other derivatives of alkylphenol or phenol. Non-estrogenic phenol and alkylphenol alkoxylates and their derivatives have been found to be excellent salt tolerant, high temperature stable surfactants for oil recovery from subterranean reservoirs. These products are also useful in forming emulsions of heavy crude for transportation through pipelines. | 02-03-2011 |
Paul D. Berger, Sugar Land, TX US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
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| 20090023950 | Polyalkylated arylalkyl sulfonic acids and their salts - The present invention discloses a process for producing light colored polyalkylated arylalkyl sulfonic acids. The polyalkylated arylalkyl sulfonic acids may be further neutralized with alkalis or amines to form the corresponding light colored sulfonated salts. The present invention also makes manufacture of polyalkylated arylalkyl sulfonic acids possible as first intent products using an inexpensive and simple reaction. The structure of the polyalkylated arylalkyl sulfonic acids produced using the process described in the present invention is shown below: | 01-22-2009 |
| 20110120707 | Process for oil recovery using multifunctional anionic surfactants - A process for the recovery of oil from subterranean reservoirs by injecting an aqueous fluid containing from about 0.05 to about 2.0% by weight of a surfactant of structure | 05-26-2011 |
| 20120004431 | 2-Alkyl alkoxylated alcohol sulfonate - 2-alkyl alkoxylated alcohol sulfonate surfactants having the structure R—O—(PO)x(EO)yCHR'CHR′CH | 01-05-2012 |
| 20130109879 | Process for converting natural oils to surfactants and biofuels | 05-02-2013 |
Paul Daniel Berger, Sugar Land, TX US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20080196893 | Process for oil recovery using mixed surfactant composition - A process for the recovery of oil from subterranean reservoirs by injecting an aqueous fluid containing from about 0.05 to about 2.0% by weight of a bi-functional surfactant or a mixture of surfactants containing one or more of the following structures; | 08-21-2008 |
| 20080261835 | Surfactant based compositions and process for heavy oil recovery - A process for recovering heavy oil with the steps of: a) injecting into one or more injection wells an aqueous injection fluid containing one or more surfactants designed to form a pseudo-emulsion between the injection fluid and the heavy oil, and, b) recovering the oil from one or more producing wells. The process does not require the addition of outside mechanical or thermal energy or solvents to recover the heavy oil and does not form emulsions between the injection fluid and the heavy oil that may be difficult to break when brought to the surface or may cause increased viscosity and injectivity problems within the reservoir. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20080302531 | Process for recovering oil from subterranean reservoirs - This invention involves a process for recovering oil from a subterranean reservoir where an injection fluid containing one or more primary surfactants of the structure below along with one or more co-surfactants, solvent and optionally a viscosifier and one or more alkalis injected into one or more injection wells and the oil is recovered from one or more producing wells. | 12-11-2008 |
| 20080312108 | Compositions and process for recovering subterranean oil using green non-toxic biodegradable strong alkali metal salts of polymerized weak acids - Compositions and process for recovering of oil from subterranean oil-bearing reservoirs consisting of green non-toxic biodegradable strong alkali metal salt of polymerized weak acids, one or more surfactants, an aqueous fluid, a optionally one or more mobility control agents and optionally one or more co-solvents are disclosed. Such compositions are injected into the reservoir through one or more injection wells and assist in recovering trapped oil through one or more producing wells. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20090023951 | Polyalkylated Arylalkyl Sulfonic acids and their salts - The present invention discloses a process for producing polyalkylated arylalkyl sulfonic acids by reacting arylalkyl sulfonic acids with olefins. The polyalkylated arylalkyl sulfonic acids may be further neutralized with alkalis or amines to form the corresponding sulfonated salts. The present invention also makes possible manufacture of polyalkylated arylalkyl sulfonic acids as first intent products using an inexpensive and simple reaction. The structure of the polyalkylated arylalkyl sulfonic acids produced using the process described in the present invention is shown below: | 01-22-2009 |
| 20110218126 | ENVIRONMENTAL FRIENDLY FRACTURING AND STIMULATION COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - A non-toxic, environmentally friendly, green flowback aid is disclosed that reduces water blockage when injected into a fractured reservoir. The composition includes an water soluble ester of a low molecular weight alcohol and a low molecular weight organic acid, an oil soluble ester of a low molecular weight alcohol and a high molecular weight fatty acid, one or more water soluble or dispersible nonionic surfactant(s) derived from vegetable or animal sources, one or more anionic or amphoteric surfactant(s) derived from animal or vegetable based sources, and, water. Compositions for low temperature applications are also disclosed that can remain fluid down to −41 ° F. | 09-08-2011 |
| 20120285691 | Permeability modification and water shut off composition and process - A composition and process for reducing the permeability of a matrix without completely blocking the matrix {is describe}. The composition uses a nano-sized water insoluble particle as a template to control the permeability by determining the size of the holes formed in the matrix. | 11-15-2012 |
Stephen Berger, Georgetown, TX US
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| 20110117975 | Two-Way Communication Device - Certain embodiments provide improved two-way communication devices, such as wireless headsets, including a port configured to deliver sound, a circuit board operatively connected to the port, an antenna configured to receive wireless transmissions, the antenna operatively connected to the circuit board and positioned at a first end of the circuit board and a boom including a microphone configured to receive sound, the boom operatively connected to the circuit board via a wire configured to run across a ground plane of the antenna. Certain embodiments provide fixed booms, other embodiments provide removable booms. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20130295856 | Testing Voice-Based Office Equipment For Immunity To Interference From Wireless Devices - According to some embodiments, a method includes placing a device under test (DUT) in a test chamber and applying a pulse-modulated RF wireless test signal to the DUT in the test chamber. The method further includes detecting an acoustic output of the DUT. In addition or as an alternative to applying the pulse-modulated test signal, the test signal strength may be at a level of 30 V/m or 90 V/m. If the DUT is a telephone, it may be coupled via a voice signal path to another telephone, and an output of the other telephone may also be detected. | 11-07-2013 |
Valeriy K. Berger, Plano, TX US
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| 20110038149 | LIGHTING METHOD AND SYSTEM - A lighting system including a light-emitting diode cradle securing at least one light-emitting diode and a modular unit comprising an arcuate portion, the arcuate portion comprising at least one diffusive reflective surface adapted to receive and reflect light from the at least one light-emitting diode. The lighting system further includes a diffusive transmissive element adapted to receive light reflected by the diffusive reflective surface and provide diffused light to an area requiring illumination. | 02-17-2011 |
| 20110241568 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MAINTAINING THE ILLUMINATION INTENSITY OF LIGHT EMITTING DIODES - Systems and methods for maintaining the illumination intensity of one or more LEDs above a minimal intensity level. The systems and methods may include: ( | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110273875 | DIRECT LED LIGHTING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A direct lighting system and method is provided that includes a plurality of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) secured within a light fixture. The lighting system further includes a diffusive transmissive element adapted to transmit light from the LEDs therethrough and provide diffused light to an area requiring illumination. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20120307494 | LIGHTING METHOD AND SYSTEM - A lighting system including a light-emitting diode cradle securing at least one light-emitting diode and a modular unit comprising an arcuate portion, the arcuate portion comprising at least one diffusive reflective surface adapted to receive and reflect light from the at least one light-emitting diode. The lighting system further includes a diffusive transmissive element adapted to receive light reflected by the diffusive reflective surface and provide diffused light to an area requiring illumination. | 12-06-2012 |
Virginia Berger, San Antonio, TX US
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| 20080293374 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRANSMITTING EMERGENCY ALERT MESSAGES - A method and apparatus for transmitting emergency alert messages is disclosed. A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a cellular phone having a transceiver to engage in wireless voice and data communications with third party communication devices, a global positioning system receiver to locate the cellular phone, a user interface for displaying images, detecting tactile input, and generating and receiving audible signals, and a controller to manage operations of the cellular phone. The controller can present at the user interface a graphical user interface for selectively configuring at least one among a plurality of security alarm options, receive from the user interface a selection of one among the plurality of security alarm options, and activate the selected security alarm option responsive to a stimulus detected by the user interface. Additional embodiments are disclosed. | 11-27-2008 |
Will Berger, Pflugerville, TX US
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| 20110271311 | System and Method for Determining Network Relationships with Unreliable Data - A system and method for determining network relationships with unreliable data. An identifier of an addressable network element may be associated with a non-addressable network element. A first set of data is generated that associates a first identifier of each of a plurality of first addressable network elements in the network to one of a plurality of non-addressable network elements in the network to which the first addressable network elements are connected. A second data is generated that associates the first identifier of each of the plurality of the first addressable network elements to one of a plurality of second identifiers of a second addressable network element. When at least a threshold measure of the first set of first identifiers matches the second set of first identifiers, the second identifier is associated with the non-addressable network element. | 11-03-2011 |
William H. Berger, Austin, TX US
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| 20090282453 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ASSIGNING AND VERIFYING CPE SERVICE CALLS IN A CABLE NETWORK - A system and method for determining a fault in a hybrid fiber coax (HFC) cable network segment. A two-way client uses a two-way query interface to acquire information indicative of the two-way operational status of subscriber CPE units associated with a subscriber number from a two-way validation server. Using the operational status of the subscriber CPE units, a fault may be associated with either the CPE units or with network facilities other than the two or more CPE units. | 11-12-2009 |
| 20100172628 | REMOTE DVR MANAGER - A system and method for programming a digital video recorder (DVR) over a scheduling network. Program schedule information is provided to a user of a DVR via the scheduling network. A program selection is received from the scheduling client associated with a subscriber via the scheduling network. State information indicative of a state of a program provisioning system is used to determine whether the program selection is deliverable to the DVR via the program provisioning system. If the program selection is deliverable to the DVR via the program provisioning system, then the program is scheduled for recording by the DVR. The subscriber is notified if the program selection is deliverable or undeliverable. | 07-08-2010 |