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Alan W. Davis, Houston, TX US
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20110176454 | System and Methods for Designing Network Surveillance Systems - Systems and methods for efficiently configuring network surveillance systems are disclosed. A network surveillance system is designed by selecting a first component for the network surveillance system. The surveillance performance index for the first component is determined. A second component for the network surveillance system is then selected based on the surveillance performance index of the first component. | 07-21-2011 |
20110216191 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR EFFICIENT INSTALLATION OF SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS AND FOCUS TOOL SYSTEM - A system and method for the installation of surveillance systems and a focus tool system. In operation, a focus tool is coupled to a camera. The focus tool provides power to the camera. Through the focus tool, a user can view the image provided by the video camera make adjustments, including position and focus adjustments, to the camera. The focus tool may include a PoE network interface controller. The focus tool provides power to the camera and also includes a communications link for receiving images that are captured by the camera. The images from the camera are displayed on a screen at the focus tool. | 09-08-2011 |
Albert Michael Davis, Richardson, TX US
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20120133365 | SYSTEM OF RECEIVE COILS AND PADS FOR USE WITH MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING - There is described embodiments of a coil and pad system for use with an MRI machine. The coil and pad system includes a plurality of coils sized to accommodate a plurality of patient ranges of various heights and body weights. There is also a plurality of pads designed to work in conjunction with the plurality of coils to accommodate patient ranges of various heights and body weights. | 05-31-2012 |
20120133366 | SYSTEM OF RECEIVE COILS AND PADS FOR USE WITH MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING - There is described embodiments of a coil and pad system for use with an MRI machine. The coil and pad system includes a plurality of coils sized to accommodate a plurality of patient ranges of various heights and body weights. There is also a plurality of pads designed to work in conjunction with the plurality of coils to accommodate patient ranges of various heights and body weights. | 05-31-2012 |
Amanda Marie Davis, Fort Worth, TX US
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20110108594 | MEDICAL GARMENT FOR SKIN-TO-SKIN CARE AND METHODS OF USE - A medical garment includes an apron configured to be worn over a wearer's chest and abdomen, the apron including a loose-fitting cowl neckline, at least one strap attached to the apron and configured to be fastened around the wearer's neck, and at least one tie strap disposed on the apron and configured to secure and organize tubing and lines attached to the infant. | 05-12-2011 |
Andrew Paul Davis, Irving, TX US
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20120193480 | AIRCRAFT LOADING VEHICLE - According to one aspect of an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, an aircraft loading/unloading vehicle includes a chassis and a first driving position located at the front of the aircraft loading vehicle. The vehicle also includes a loading platform that is coupled to the chassis. The loading platform is vertically moveable to reach a doorsill height of an aircraft. A cargo cabin is also coupled to the chassis. The cargo cabin encloses a second driving position that allows a driver to face rearward. The second driving position includes a steering controller, a gear selector, and a brake. | 08-02-2012 |
Bonnie S. Davis, Austin, TX US
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20100240135 | System and method for sour gas well testing - The invention provides a method of testing sour natural gas by a) removing H | 09-23-2010 |
Brent H. Davis, Wylie, TX US
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20120096051 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVISIONING PACKETIZED VOICE COMMUNICATION SERVICES - An approach for enabling a customer to provision resources of a packetized voice service provider based on one or more customer conditions is described. A provision management platform receives a request for provisioning a domain name service as part of packetized voice service. In response to the request, the provision management platform prompts via a graphical user interface to obtain information for populating a service record of the domain name service. The provision management platform then generates the service record for storage corresponding to a customer account for the packetized voice service. | 04-19-2012 |
Bryan Davis, San Antonio, TX US
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20100122289 | Portable Client-Side Settings for a Multimedia Content Distribution Network - A disclosed portable settings service for use in conjunction with a multimedia content distribution service includes enabling a user to define settings for aspects of a multimedia content delivery network (MCDN) client. The service may include storing the defined settings to a settings file. The service may further include enabling the user to designate any of a set of multiple MCDN clients and, in response, applying the settings in the settings file to the designated MCDN client. In some embodiments, the settings application operates in conjunction with a user interface that enables the user to modify the defined settings. The user interface enables the user to modify the defined settings while interacting with a first customer premises equipment (CPE). Enabling the user to designate any of a plurality of MCDN clients may include, in some embodiments, enabling the user to designate a second CPE that is different than the first CPE. | 05-13-2010 |
20110137948 | Dynamic Content Presentation - A computer-implemented method includes receiving, at a computing device, a request from a user device to access requested data. Based on the request, a reader object is selected that specifies data access information associated with accessing data from a particular data source. Computer-implementable access code is dynamically instantiated to access the requested data from a data source based on the reader object and the request. A data access request is sent to the data source based on the computer-implementable access code. The requested data is received from the data source and a presentation object is selected that specifies data output information associated with the reader object. Computer-implementable output code is dynamically instantiated to output the requested data based on the presentation object. Output data, including the requested data, is sent to the user device in a presentation format specified by the computer-implementable output code. | 06-09-2011 |
Bryan P. Davis, San Antonio, TX US
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20100107203 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CREATING DYNAMIC WEBPAGES IN A MEDIA COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, an Internet Protocol Television system having a controller to create a template defining a format of presentation of an webpage or HTML page using an iTV or IPTV application system, receive a request for the page from a subscriber of the iTV or IPTV system. The system can access application system subscriber data for the subscriber and a presentation of the page is dynamically adapted according to the application system subscriber data. In one alternative at, the page can be dynamically adapted by changing in content or by changing a look and feel of an HTML page or webpage. In another alternative, the webpage or HTML page can be dynamically adapted by modifying graphic user interface elements based on the application system subscriber data. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 04-29-2010 |
20100205643 | NETWORK ARCHITECTURE AND METHOD FOR APPLICATION DEPLOYMENT - An application server that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, web interface for receiving a client request from a web server operating within an interactive TV network and application logic operatively coupled to the web interface for executing source code and generating HTML code according to the client request where the application logic is operatively coupled to a database that serves as a repository for executable source code, images and user information indexed according to the client request where the application logic receives the executed source code from the database and supplies the HTML code to the web server by way of the web interface and where the web server submits to a client device that generated the client request the HTML code for rendering a presentation at the client device. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 08-12-2010 |
20140366058 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CREATING DYNAMIC WEBPAGES IN A MEDIA COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, an Internet Protocol Television system having a controller to create a template defining a format of presentation of an webpage or HTML page using an iTV or IPTV application system, receive a request for the page from a subscriber of the iTV or IPTV system. The system can access application system subscriber data for the subscriber and a presentation of the page is dynamically adapted according to the application system subscriber data. In one alternative at, the page can be dynamically adapted by changing in content or by changing a look and feel of an HTML page or webpage. In another alternative, the webpage or HTML page can be dynamically adapted by modifying graphic user interface elements based on the application system subscriber data. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 12-11-2014 |
Camden John Davis, Saint Paul, TX US
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20090210640 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR IMPROVING READ PERFORMANCE IN DATA DE-DUPLICATION STORAGE - The present invention is directed toward methods and systems for data de-duplication. More particularly, in various embodiments, the present invention provides systems and methods for data de-duplication that may utilize a data de-duplication system that retrieves data from a data storage device in an order based on the location of blocks on the data storage device. Some embodiments break a data stream into multiple blocks of data and store the blocks of data on a data storage device of a data de-duplication system, wherein a code representing a redundant block of data is stored in place of the block of data. A location for each block of data may be stored. Additionally, the blocks may be read in an order that is determined based on the location of the blocks. | 08-20-2009 |
20090259701 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SPACE MANAGEMENT IN DATA DE-DUPLICATION - The present invention is directed toward methods and systems for data de-duplication. More particularly, in various embodiments, the present invention provides systems and methods for data de-duplication that may utilize storage reclamation. In various embodiments, data de-duplication may be performed using data storage reclamation by reconciling a list of all active tags against a list of all tags present within the object store itself. Any tags found to be in the object store that have no corresponding active usage may then be deleted. In some embodiments additional steps may be taken to avoid race conditions in deleting tags that are needed by incoming data. In some embodiments the object store may request the lists. In other embodiments, a runtime list, in which each new tag is entered as they are returned from the object store. In another embodiment the object store may maintain this list directly. | 10-15-2009 |
20110213917 | Methods and Systems for Improving Read Performance in Data De-Duplication Storage - The present invention is directed toward methods and systems for data de-duplication. More particularly, in various embodiments, the present invention provides systems and methods for data de-duplication that may utilize a data de-duplication system that retrieves data from a data storage device in an order based on the location of blocks on the data storage device. Some embodiments break a data stream into multiple blocks of data and store the blocks of data on a data storage device of a data de-duplication system, wherein a code representing a redundant block of data is stored in place of the block of data. A location for each block of data may be stored. Additionally, the blocks may be read in an order that is determined based on the location of the blocks. | 09-01-2011 |
Carol Ann Davis, Port Arthur, TX US
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20110219512 | EASY ACCESS INDIVIDUAL NEEDS ONE PIECE GARMENT - A one-piece garments employing a drop seat panel configured or modified to permit the wearer to have restroom breaks or attend to other individual needs without being required to partially or fully remove the garment is disclosed. The garment has creates a horizontal separation at the back waistband that goes from side seam to side seam; vertical separation of the front of the garment from the back of the garment beginning at the waistband and running down both side seams to the desired length. The garment includes a closures to close the vertical separation of the garment from the waistband down each side seam the length of the opening; and closures to attach the back bottom part of the one piece garment to the top back part of the one piece garment in the region where the separation of the garment runs horizontally between the side seams. | 09-15-2011 |
Clint Alfred Davis, Houston, TX US
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20110153240 | Method for Determining Power Supply Usage - The remaining capacity of a battery may be monitored with a microprocessor by integrating a voltage measured across a current sense resistor coupled in series with the battery. The microprocessor may measure electrons passing through the battery by sampling the integrator and summing the values recorded from the integrator. Each time the integrator is sampled, the microprocessor may reset the integrator to prevent the integrator from saturating. The remaining capacity of the battery may be calculated based on calibration values and the sum of electrons measured by the integrator. The remaining capacity may be communicating to remote users through a network and displayed in an executive dashboard. | 06-23-2011 |
20120259564 | Power Supply Usage Determination - The remaining capacity of a power source, such as a battery, may be monitored with a microprocessor by integrating data received from a current sensor. The microprocessor may measure electrons passing through the battery by sampling the integrator and summing the values recorded from the integrator. Each time the integrator is sampled, the microprocessor may reset the integrator to prevent the integrator from saturating. The microprocessor may sample the integrator when the integrator approaches a predetermined value. The remaining capacity of the battery may be calculated based on calibration values and the sum of electrons measured by the integrator. The remaining capacity may be communicated to remote users through a network and displayed in an executive dashboard. | 10-11-2012 |
20130332094 | Power Supply Usage Determination - The remaining capacity of a power source, such as a battery, may be monitored with a microprocessor by integrating data received from a current sensor. The microprocessor may measure electrons passing through the battery by sampling the integrator and summing the values recorded from the integrator. Each time the integrator is sampled, the microprocessor may reset the integrator to prevent the integrator from saturating. The microprocessor may sample the integrator when the integrator approaches a predetermined value. The remaining capacity of the battery may be calculated based on calibration values and the sum of electrons measured by the integrator. The remaining capacity may be communicated to remote users through a network and displayed in an executive dashboard. | 12-12-2013 |
20140368207 | POWER SUPPLY USAGE DETERMINATION - The remaining capacity of a power source, such as a battery, may be monitored with a microprocessor, such as by counting electrons flowing through the power source. The microprocessor may measure electrons passing through the battery and sleep for predetermined periods, waking up to determine an updated capacity of the battery. The remaining capacity may be communicated to remote users through a network and displayed in an executive dashboard. In one example, the updates regarding remaining capacity may be pushed to users through a graphical user interface or a web page. | 12-18-2014 |
Daniel C. Davis, League City, TX US
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20110159270 | CARBON NANOTUBE FIBER-REINFORCED POLYMER COMPOSITES HAVING IMPROVED FATIGUE DURABILITY AND METHODS FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF - Polymer composites and laminate materials are described herein. The composites and laminate materials include a fiber component, a polymer matrix component and a quantity of carbon nanotubes coating at least a portion of the fiber component. The fiber component can be a plurality of carbon fibers. The carbon nanotubes coating the fiber component strengthen a fiber-matrix interface between the fiber component and the polymer matrix component. Methods for improving the fatigue durability of a fiber-reinforced polymer composite are also disclosed. | 06-30-2011 |
Daren C. Davis, Granbury, TX US
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20100064926 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INHIBITING INADVERTENT INITIATION OF A MUNITION - A device for inhibiting inadvertent initiation of a munition includes a sorbing refrigeration device adapted to at least partially surround an energetic material of the munition. A container includes an energetic material and a sorbing refrigeration device at least partially surrounding the energetic material. A method for inhibiting an inadvertent initiation of a munition includes cooling an energetic material of the munition by sorption refrigeration. | 03-18-2010 |
Darrell P. Davis, Longview, TX US
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20110226479 | DIVERSION BY COMBINING DISSOLVABLE AND DEGRADABLE PARTICLES AND FIBERS - In downhole treatments in the oilfield, ball sealers seated in perforations may not fully seal and may leak fluid through gaps and asperities between the balls and the perforations. A method is given for improving the sealing of ball sealers in perforations by adding a sealing agent that forms a plug in the gaps and severely restricts or eliminates fluid flow. The sealing agent is preferably degradable or soluble, malleable fibers slightly larger than the gaps. Optionally, the particles may be non-degradable, rigid, of different shapes, and smaller than the gaps but able to bridge them. Mixtures of sealing agents may be used. The sealing agent may be added with the ball sealers, after the ball sealers, or both. | 09-22-2011 |
Darrel P. Davis, Longview, TX US
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20090255674 | Sealing By Ball Sealers - In downhole treatments in the oilfield, ball sealers seated in perforations may not fully seal and may leak fluid through gaps and asperities between the balls and the perforations. A method is given for improving the sealing of ball sealers in perforations by adding a sealing agent that forms a plug in the gaps and severely restricts or eliminates fluid flow. The sealing agent is preferably degradable or soluble, malleable fibers slightly larger than the gaps. Optionally, the particles may be non-degradable, rigid, of different shapes, and smaller than the gaps but able to bridge them. Mixtures of sealing agents may be used. The sealing agent may be added with the ball sealers, after the ball sealers, or both. | 10-15-2009 |
Darren W. Davis, La Porte, TX US
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20110236909 | LASER SCANNING CYTOMETRY MEDIATED ANALYSIS OF THERAPEUTIC EFFICACY IN TUMORS - This invention describes the use of a laser scanning device, for example a laser scanning CYTOMETRY (LSC), with a double-fluorescent labeling technique as a quantitative method that can be used to objectively and accurately measure endothelial cell death, endothelial tumor cell death and blood vessel density of tumor tissue. These parameters can be used as markers of efficacy in tumors treated with anti-angiogenic or traditional therapies and can distinguish patients who respond to these drugs from those who do not. | 09-29-2011 |
David B. Davis, Whitewright, TX US
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20090065073 | METAL SEALING DISK HAVING AN ELASTOMERIC BACKING FOR USE WITH FLUID REGULATORS - A metallic sealing disk having an elastomeric backing for use with fluid regulators is described. An example apparatus includes a substantially disk-shaped elastomeric ring and a substantially disk-shaped metallic ring coupled to the elastomeric ring to form a sealing surface. | 03-12-2009 |
David Blair Davis, Whitewright, TX US
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20120103440 | FLOW DIRECTING APPARATUS FOR USE WITH FLUID REGULATORS - Flow directing apparatus for use with fluid regulators are described herein. An example fluid regulator includes a body having a passageway defining an orifice that fluidly couples an inlet and an outlet. A valve plug is disposed within the passageway that moves relative to a valve seat adjacent the orifice. An actuator operatively coupled to the valve plug and the actuator includes a sensing chamber fluidly coupled to the outlet of the passageway. The actuator moves the valve plug relative to the valve seat to control fluid flow through the orifice between the inlet and the outlet in response to the pressure of a process fluid at the outlet. A flow directing member is coupled to the valve plug. The flow directing member having a droop reducing portion to direct fluid flowing through the orifice toward the outlet of the passageway and away from the sensing chamber of the actuator at a first pressure differential across the orifice, and a boost reducing portion to direct fluid flowing toward the sensing chamber of the actuator at a second pressure differential, where the second pressure differential is greater than the first pressure differential. | 05-03-2012 |
20120104303 | VALVE BODIES HAVING INTEGRAL BOOST REDUCING CAPABILITY - Valve bodies having integral boost reducing capability are described herein. An example fluid regulator includes a body having a main passageway defining an orifice to fluidly couple an inlet and an outlet where the main passageway defines an inlet volume boundary between the inlet and the orifice and an outlet volume boundary between the orifice and the outlet. A portion of the outlet volume boundary includes an inner wall adjacent the orifice. A valve plug is disposed within the second portion of the passageway such that the inner wall substantially surrounds an outer surface of the valve plug to substantially restrict fluid flow between the inner wall and the outer surface of the valve plug and toward the throat. The valve body having a secondary fluid passage within the outlet volume boundary to increase fluid flow toward the throat of the valve body when a fluid flows across the orifice. | 05-03-2012 |
20140090726 | DYNAMIC PRESSURE REGISTRATION DEVICE FOR INTERNALLY REGISTERED ACTUATORS AND OVER PRESSURE PROTECTION DEVICES - A fluid regulating device includes a regulator valve having an inlet, an outlet, and a valve port disposed between the inlet and the outlet. An actuator is coupled to the regulator valve and includes a valve disc that displaces between a closed position and an open position. The device also includes an overpressure protection device adapted to stop flow from the inlet to the outlet when pressure in a control cavity reaches a predetermined level. The overpressure protection device includes a sensing tube having a first end in fluid communication with the control cavity and a second end in fluid communication with the outlet. The sensing tube has a first portion extending parallel to the flow axis. One or more apertures are disposed in the sensing tube adjacent to the second end, and each of the apertures has a centerline that is perpendicular to the flow axis. | 04-03-2014 |
David P. Davis, Blue Ridge, TX US
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20120042591 | ADJUSTABLE DOOR JAMB WRAP FOR EXTERIOR DOOR JAMB - An adjustable door jamb wrap for use on a door jamb of an exterior door. The adjustable door jamb wrap covers openings next to the door that are commonly found on door jambs with beveled edges. The door jamb wrap includes an outer bracket having an “L” shape. The door jamb wrap also includes an inner bracket having an “L” shape, the inner bracket slidably coupled to the outer bracket. The inner bracket and the outer bracket together form a “C” shape having an adjustable size and configured to surround a bottom edge of the door jamb. | 02-23-2012 |
20120260589 | ADJUSTABLE DOOR JAMB WRAP FOR EXTERIOR DOOR JAMB - An adjustable door jamb wrap for use on a door jamb of an exterior door. The adjustable door jamb wrap covers openings next to the door that are commonly found on door jambs with beveled edges. The door jamb wrap includes an outer bracket having an “L” shape. The door jamb wrap also includes an inner bracket having an “L” shape, the inner bracket slidably coupled to the outer bracket. The inner bracket and the outer bracket together form a “C” shape having an adjustable size and configured to surround a bottom edge of the door jamb. | 10-18-2012 |
Delmer I. Davis, Winters, TX US
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20090004957 | PORTABLE APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TENDERIZING MEAT - A method and apparatus for tenderizing meat by electrical stimulation is characterized by a portable device supplying an electrical current through an electrode or electrodes. | 01-01-2009 |
Dick E. Davis, Arlington, TX US
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20090064769 | System and Method for Determining a Center of Gravity of an Aircraft - According to one embodiment of the disclosure, a method of determining a center of gravity of an aircraft includes receiving a strut length for each of the gears of an aircraft, determining an arm length for each of the gears, and determining a center of gravity of the aircraft based on a relationship between the center of gravity and respective arm lengths for each of the gears. The arm length of each of the gears is determined according to the strut length of a gear strut of a respective gear and a relationship between the strut length of the gear strut to another gear of another aircraft and the arm length of the respective gear. | 03-12-2009 |
Don D. Davis, Katy, TX US
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20110109159 | Active Low-Pass Current Filter - An active low-pass current filter apparatus and method reduces conducted emissions above a predefined cutoff frequency at high power levels. The apparatus and method use a bidirectional DC-DC converter to minimize current fluctuations on a power lead that may result in conducted emissions above the predefined cutoff frequency. The bidirectional DC-DC converter absorbs current from the power lead and feeds current to the load lead as needed to compensate for the current fluctuations on the power lead. Power to the DC-DC converter is provided by a separate auxiliary power source. A monitoring circuit compares the voltage level of the auxiliary power source to a reference voltage and compensates for variations in the voltage level of the auxiliary power source without interfering with the suppression of the conducted emissions. | 05-12-2011 |
20110219259 | FLASH-BASED MEMORY SYSTEM WITH ROBUST BACKUP AND RESTART FEATURES AND REMOVABLE MODULES - A Flash-based memory system comprises a plurality of Flash memory devices, a Flash controller communicating independently with each Flash memory device to perform memory operations, a power circuit providing power the Flash memory devices, and a CPU configured to perform a controlled powering down procedure upon detecting a power failure. In some embodiments, the Flash-based memory system includes a backup power source having a charge storage device and charging circuitry, the CPU configured to perform one or more test procedures on the charge storage device to provide an indication of a charge storage capacity of the charge storage device. A plurality of Flash-based memory systems may be mounted on a Flash-based memory card, and multiple such Flash-based memory cards may be combined into a Flash-based memory module. A number of Flash-based memory modules may then be removably mounted in a rack-mountable housing to form unitary Flash-based memory unit. | 09-08-2011 |
20130294163 | FLASH-BASED MEMORY SYSTEM WITH ROBUST BACKUP AND RESTART FEATURES AND REMOVABLE MODULES - A Flash-based memory system comprises a plurality of Flash memory devices, a Flash controller communicating independently with each Flash memory device to perform memory operations, a power circuit providing power the Flash memory devices, and a CPU configured to perform a controlled powering down procedure upon detecting a power failure. In some embodiments, the Flash-based memory system includes a backup power source having a charge storage device and charging circuitry, the CPU configured to perform one or more test procedures on the charge storage device to provide an indication of a charge storage capacity of the charge storage device. A plurality of Flash-based memory systems may be mounted on a Flash-based memory card, and multiple such Flash-based memory cards may be combined into a Flash-based memory module. A number of Flash-based memory modules may then be removably mounted in a rack-mountable housing to form unitary Flash-based memory unit. | 11-07-2013 |
Eddie Davis, Houston, TX US
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20120150082 | Device for the Therapeutic Treatment of Foot and/or Heel Pain - A device for relieving foot or heel pain which is comprised of a top and bottom horizontal cylindrical members attached by flexible, adjustable cords. The first cylindrical member is placed under the affected foot while second cylindrical member is placed over the knee and held in place to provide resistance. The bottom cylindrical member is used to provide a gentle massage to the affected foot while the foot is held in the flex position | 06-14-2012 |
Ephraim C. Davis, No Richland Hills, TX US
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20090255114 | Methods for correcting twist angle in a gas turbine engine blade - A method of correcting a twist angle of a gas turbine engine blade includes measuring an existing twist angle of the blade, applying a first angular load to a first end of the blade; and measuring a repaired twist angle of the blade. The first angular load applied to the first end of the blade is based on an empirical correlation between a plurality of angular loads necessary to produce a plurality of twist angle correction values. | 10-15-2009 |
20090255115 | Method for developing a repair process to correct a deformed gas turbine engine component - A method of developing a repair process for a gas turbine engine component deformed during engine operation includes determining peak stress locations in a model of the component, applying loads to sample components based on the model to produce geometrical correction values in the samples, generating data from the samples including the loads applied and the geometrical correction values produced, destructively analyzing the samples at the peak stress locations for structural imperfections, and correlating the loads applied to the geometrical correction values produced to determine allowable loads necessary to produce target geometrical correction values in a used component substantially free of structural imperfections. | 10-15-2009 |
20090255307 | Turbine blade twist angle correction tooling - A tool for correcting the twist angle of a turbine blade includes an adaptor configured to engage a tip of the blade, a socket drive configured to engage the adaptor, a first handle connected to a first side of the socket drive, a second handle connected to a second side of the socket drive, and a torque gauge configured to measure a load applied to the blade. | 10-15-2009 |
Ephraim C. Davis, North Richland Hills, TX US
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20090038151 | METHOD FOR ESTABLISHING A LOCATION OF AN ELEVATED STRESS REGION - A method for use in repairing gas turbine engine components includes applying a stress to a first gas turbine engine component to cause surface cracking on the first gas turbine engine component and establishing a location of an elevated stress region of a second gas turbine engine component based upon the location of the surface cracking on the first gas turbine engine component. | 02-12-2009 |
Gail Elizabeth Davis, Houston, TX US
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20110180008 | Container and method for storing animal waste and controlling associated odor - Containers and methods for storing animal waste, such as feline or canine waste, human waste, and/or soiled waste products, and controlling associated odor are described. A container having a compressible body with an open top, is provided, the body of the container including a material substantially impermeable to vapor to prevent permeation of odor through the body. Waste is deposited within the container, and a closing member is used to secure the open top of the container in a closed position to at least partially prevent exodus of air carrying the odor from the interior. A filtering member secured within the interior of the container further removes odor to minimize exodus of odor from the container into the surrounding environment. The container can thereby effectively store waste while controlling associated odors, enabling indoor storage, or similar temporary retention of the contained waste until outdoor disposal becomes convenient. | 07-28-2011 |
20110192419 | Disposable Mat and Method for Containing a Spilled Liquid - In a method for containing a spilled liquid, a mat is provided onto a surface. The mat includes a liquid permeable upper layer disposed above a liquid impermeable lower layer, with a watertight adhesive securing the upper layer to the lower layer. The watertight adhesive defines one or more enclosed regions between the upper and lower layers. A vessel containing liquid can be placed on the mat, accessible by an animal or human, such that liquid spilled from the vessel falls onto the mat above the one or more enclosed regions. The spilled liquid permeates through the liquid permeable upper layer onto one or more enclosed regions, where the liquid impermeable lower layer prevents further vertical permeation of the liquid while the watertight adhesive that bounds the enclosed regions inhibits lateral permeation of the liquid. The spilled liquid is thereby contained in the enclosed regions onto which it was spilled. | 08-11-2011 |
Harvey Edd Davis, Trenton, TX US
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20080284463 | PROGRAMMABLE CIRCUIT HAVING A CARBON NANOTUBE - A semiconductor device comprising a programming circuit that includes an active device on or in a substrate and a programmable electronic component on the substrate. The programmable electronic component includes at least one carbon nanotube having a segment with an adjusted diameter. The programmable electronic component has a value that depends upon the adjusted diameter. The programming circuit also includes interconnects that couple the active device to the programmable electronic component. The active device is configured to control a current transmitted to the programmable electronic component. | 11-20-2008 |
20080290424 | TRANSISTOR DESIGN SELF-ALIGNED TO CONTACT - The present invention provides a method of manufacturing a transistor device, a transistor device, and a method for manufacturing an integrated circuit. In one aspect, the method of manufacturing a transistor device includes providing a gate structure ( | 11-27-2008 |
20090315081 | PROGRAMMABLE CIRCUIT WITH CARBON NANOTUBE - A semiconductor device has a programming circuit that includes an active device and a programmable electronic component. The programmable electronic component includes a carbon nanotube having a segment with an adjusted diameter. The programmable electronic component has a value that depends upon the adjusted diameter. The programming circuit also includes interconnects that couple the active device to the programmable electronic component. The active device is configured to control a current transmitted to the programmable electronic component. | 12-24-2009 |
Hiram Trimble Davis, Austin, TX US
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20120109706 | IDENTIFYING A CANDIDATE ACTION FOR AN ISSUE - Information relating to a particular issue associated with a particular project is received. In response to the information, at least one candidate action to take to address the particular issue is identified. | 05-03-2012 |
20120109707 | PROVIDING A STATUS INDICATION FOR A PROJECT - To provide a status indication for a particular project, a rule describing a condition relating to the status indication for the particular project is provided, where the condition is based on a probability of an issue occurring. It is determined that the condition is satisfied using information from selected past projects, and the status indication is selectively set to one of plural states based on the condition being satisfied. | 05-03-2012 |
20140324730 | Portfolio Generation - A first model is used to generate portfolios that each includes a number of projects. The first model in generating the portfolio optimizes a portfolio value in consideration of objectives under differing bounds of some of the objectives while satisfying constraints. A second model is used to generate an additional portfolio. The second model in generating the additional portfolio optimizes the portfolio value in consideration of the objectives with respect to a priority thereof while satisfying the constraints. | 10-30-2014 |
James Davis, Round Rock, TX US
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20080226968 | System and Method for Enhanced Information Handling System Battery Safety - Enhanced safety is provided in the event of an information handling system catastrophic battery failure by extending a flame container outward from the battery to vent flammable gases through holes having a quenching distance that retards transfer of flames from the battery. For example, telescoping cylinder sections disposed proximate the casing of a battery cell are forced outward as a telescoping assembly when pressure within the casing exceeds a predetermined safety threshold. The flame container vents flammable gases away from other cells of the battery and may direct the vented gases to the exterior of an information handling system housing or to the interior of the housing. | 09-18-2008 |
20110070470 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENHANCED INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEM BATTERY SAFETY - Enhanced safety is provided in the event of an information handling system catastrophic battery failure by extending a flame container outward from the battery to vent flammable gases through holes having a quenching distance that retards transfer of flames from the battery. For example, telescoping cylinder sections disposed proximate the casing of a battery cell are forced outward as a telescoping assembly when pressure within the casing exceeds a predetermined safety threshold. The flame container vents flammable gases away from other cells of the battery and may direct the vented gases to the exterior of an information handling system housing or to the interior of the housing. | 03-24-2011 |
James Keith Davis, San Antonio, TX US
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20080319605 | FUEL MONITORING DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND METHOD - A fuel consumption device is suitable for insertion into a diagnostic port of a motor vehicle. The device is operable to receive a fuel gauge signal and one or more powertrain signals. The device estimates fuel consumption based on said one or more powertrain signals and uses the estimated fuel consumption data to generate a fuel consumption database. The database indicates a relationship between a fuel gauge signal and actual amounts of fuel. Upon detecting a refueling event, the device consults a fuel consumption database to determine an estimated amount of fuel associated with the refueling event. The powertrain signals may include a mass air flow signal. The device may be able to store the fuel consumption database locally and transmit the database remotely. The device is still further preferably operable to record and transmit a record of the refueling event that includes an estimated amount of fuel. | 12-25-2008 |
James W. Davis, Argyle, TX US
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20090270345 | POLYMERIC ARTIFICIAL TEAR SYSTEM - The present invention relates to artificial tear formulations and ophthalmic formulations suitable for drug delivery. The formulations comprise galactomannans such as guar or hydroxypropyl guar and a borate source such as boric acid. The formulations further comprise a cis-diol such as sorbitol that interferes with the cross-linking of galactomannan and borate. Optionally, the formulations are substantially free of divalent cations. | 10-29-2009 |
20100196415 | PROCESS FOR PURIFYING GUAR - The present invention relates to processes for purifying guar comprising combining borate and guar in an aqueous solution and treating the aqueous solution with an organic solvent to induce precipitation of purified guar. Another embodiment of the present invention is directed to ophthalmic formulations comprising purified guar produced by the processes described. | 08-05-2010 |
20110008276 | ETHYLENEOXIDE BUTYLENEOXIDE BLOCK COPOLYMER COMPOSITIONS - The present invention relates to compositions comprising ethyleneoxide butyleneoxide and a galactomannan such as guar. The compositions are particularly well suited for ophthalmic applications such as contact lens disinfection and rewetting. Methods for the treatment of dry eye using the compositions of the present invention are also contemplated. | 01-13-2011 |
20110151017 | OPHTHALMIC SOLUTIONS WITH IMPROVED DISINFECTION PROFILES - The present invention relates to ophthalmic solutions with antimicrobial activity. The solutions have an antimicrobial compound such as hydrogen peroxide and a boron compound. In one embodiment, the solutions contain a boron compound such as sodium borate that provides antimicrobial activity in addition to that of hydrogen peroxide, particularly during periods following disinfection and neutralization of such solutions. This additional activity reduces the likelihood of microbial growth in contact lens disinfection applications that neutralize hydrogen peroxide. | 06-23-2011 |
20110275593 | STABILIZED OPHTHALMIC GALACTOMANNAN FORMULATIONS - The present invention relates to viscosity stabilized ophthalmic formulations and ophthalmic formulations suitable for drug delivery. The formulations comprise galactomannans such as guar or hydroxypropyl guar and a borate source such as boric acid. The formulations further comprise a diol alcohol such as sorbitol and, optionally, a pharmaceutically acceptable divalent cation salt such as magnesium chloride. | 11-10-2011 |
20110300019 | USE OF PBO-PEO-PBO BLOCK COPOLYMERS IN OPHTHALMIC COMPOSITIONS - The use of poly(oxybutylene)-poly(oxyethylene)-poly(oxybutylene) block copolymers in pharmaceutical compositions useful, for modifying the surfaces of contact lenses and other medical devices is disclosed. The present invention is based in-part on a discovery that this class of compounds is particularly efficient in wetting hydrophobic surfaces, such as the surfaces of silicone hydrogel contact lenses and other types of ophthalmic lenses, but do not induce foaming when used in conjunction with a peroxide-based contact lens disinfection regimen. Such compounds may also be useful for cleaning purposes. The use of the compounds as surfactants in peroxide-based compositions for disinfecting contact lenses therefore represents a preferred embodiment of the present invention. | 12-08-2011 |
20120070402 | POLYMERIC ARTIFICIAL TEAR SYSTEM - The present invention relates to artificial tear formulations and ophthalmic formulations suitable for drug delivery. The formulations comprise galactomannans such as guar or hydroxypropyl guar and a borate source such as boric acid. The formulations further comprise a cis-diol such as sorbitol that interferes with the cross-linking of galactomannan and borate. Optionally, the formulations are substantially free of divalent cations. | 03-22-2012 |
20120142630 | PROCESS FOR PURIFYING GUAR - The present invention relates to processes for purifying guar comprising combining borate and guar in an aqueous solution and treating the aqueous solution with an organic solvent to induce precipitation of purified guar. Another embodiment of the present invention is directed to ophthalmic formulations comprising purified guar produced by the processes described. | 06-07-2012 |
Jared Keith Davis, Cedar Park, TX US
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20100172092 | ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT ENCLOSURE WITH SIDE-TO-SIDE AIRFLOW CONTROL SYSTEM - An electronic equipment enclosure system with a side-to-side airflow control system includes an enclosure, having a front, a rear, a top, a bottom and two sides, and a side-to-side airflow control system. The airflow control system includes a side wall disposed adjacent one side of the enclosure, and a manifold disposed adjacent the other side of the enclosure. Electronic equipment having a front, a rear, a top, a bottom and two sides is disposed between the side wall and the manifold. Cooling air is routed into a first of the two sides of the electronic equipment, and heated exhaust air is routed out of a second side of the two sides of the electronic equipment and into the manifold. The side wall prevents the heated exhaust air from mixing with the cooling air at the first side of the electronic equipment. | 07-08-2010 |
20100172093 | ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT ENCLOSURE WITH SIDE-TO-SIDE AIRFLOW CONTROL SYSTEM - An electronic equipment enclosure system with a side-to-side airflow control system includes an enclosure, having a front, a rear, a top, a bottom and two sides, and a side-to-side airflow control system. The airflow control system includes a side wall disposed adjacent one side of the enclosure, and a manifold disposed adjacent the other side of the enclosure. Electronic equipment having a front, a rear, a top, a bottom and two sides is disposed between the side wall and the manifold. Cooling air is routed into a first of the two sides of the electronic equipment, and heated exhaust air is routed out of a second side of the two sides of the electronic equipment and into the manifold. The side wall prevents the heated exhaust air from mixing with the cooling air at the first side of the electronic equipment. | 07-08-2010 |
20140196394 | MODULAR THERMAL ISOLATION BARRIER FOR DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT STRUCTURE - A modular thermal isolation barrier for use in sealing gaps in a data processing equipment structure includes an extruded edge seal and a panel. The extruded edge seal has a seal portion and a base portion with one or more channels. An edge of the panel is disposed within one of the one or more channels of the base portion of the edge seal such that the edge seal is seated against the edge of the panel with the seal portion in position to abut, and establish a seal with, an adjacent structure. | 07-17-2014 |
J. Charles Davis, Dallas, TX US
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20100138659 | ELECTRONIC NOTARY - A process is disclosed for notarizing document, by a client in the presence of a notary, comprising the steps of registering the notary, the client and the document, from a local workstation coupled to a central office, to provide for assigning at least one respective encryption key for identifying each of the notary, the client and the document to be notarized; associating in the central office, the respective encryption keys of the client with the notary and with the document; generating a transaction code, based on the step of associating the respective encryption keys, for authorizing execution of the document to provide the notarizing; executing the document; and embedding selected ones of the respective encryption keys together with a notary seal in the document. | 06-03-2010 |
Joan-Astrid Davis, Dallas, TX US
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20090121013 | NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS AND SYSTEMS AND PROCESSING SAME - There is provided a check with additional data capture capability that in conjunction with a linked transaction card provides substantially complete coverage for card holders to conduct transactions with merchants for the payment of goods and services. The additional data capture capability enabling generation of a card statement with detailed information regarding purchases and expenditures of both check transactions and card transactions to thereby permit a card holder to accurately track, monitor, describe, and reconcile all transactions in a statement period. The check comprises first and second data entry location for identification and descriptive information about a financial transaction, account holder name adjacent to a drawer signature field and check limit adjacent to a written check amount field, as well as other check information and entry fields, including routing, account and check reference number, date, payee designation, numeric check amount and account holder and financial institution information. | 05-14-2009 |
20110093392 | NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS AND SYSTEMS AND PROCESSING SAME - There is provided a check with additional data capture capability that in conjunction with a linked transaction card provides substantially complete coverage for card holders to conduct transactions with merchants for the payment of goods and services. The additional data capture capability enabling generation of a card statement with detailed information regarding purchases and expenditures of both check transactions and card transactions to thereby permit a card holder to accurately track, monitor, describe, and reconcile all transactions in a statement period. The check comprises first and second data entry location for identification and descriptive information about a financial transaction, account holder name adjacent to a drawer signature field and check limit adjacent to a written check amount field, as well as other check information and entry fields, including routing, account and check reference number, date, payee designation, numeric check amount and account holder and financial institution information. | 04-21-2011 |
Joe Davis, San Antonio, TX US
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20110292758 | Method for Deployment of Seismic Recorder Array With Removable Data Recorders - A method of deploying a seismic recorder array on a seafloor is disclosed. The seismic recorder array comprises a plurality of removable seismic data recorders. The method comprises the step of forming the seismic recorder array by connecting a plurality of recorder housings in series, wherein adjacent recorder housings are connected by a connector cable. The recorder housings are configured to retain the removable seismic data recorders. The method comprises the step of loading the plurality of removable seismic data recorders in the recorder housings, and lowering the seismic recorder array into water until the seismic recorder array is positioned on the seafloor underlying the water. The method comprises the step of operating the seismic data recorders to detect seismic signal reflections and to record seismic data representing the reflections. | 12-01-2011 |
John Steven Davis, Kingwood, TX US
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20090125238 | Method for Mechanical and Capillary Seal Analysis of a Hydrocarbon Trap - Method for making a probabilistic determination of total seal capacity for a hydrocarbon trap, simultaneously considering both capillary entry pressure and mechanical seal capacity, and where capillary entry pressure is estimated by relating it directly to the buoyancy pressure applied by the hydrocarbon column to the top seal. The method thus considers the substantial uncertainty associated with input parameters, which uncertainty limits the utility of such analyses for robust hydrocarbon column height and fluid contact predictions. The method disclosed for estimating seal capillary entry pressure, the requisite input parameter for capillary seal capacity analysis, by inverting trap parameters avoids the need for direct measurement by mercury injection capillary capacity tests on small pieces of rock, which test results often are not available for all desired locations nor are they necessarily representative of adjacent rocks in the seal. | 05-14-2009 |
Jonathon R. Davis, Fort Worth, TX US
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20090321560 | ADJUSTABLE LANDING GEAR SYSTEM - A landing gear system includes a shock strut assembly and a linkage member coupled to an aircraft. Preferably, the shock strut assembly and linkage member are oriented or angled relative to one another in a non-parallel relationship. Actuation of the linkage member moves the shock strut from a de-hiked to a hiked configuration or vice-versa. In addition, the orientation of the linkage member relative to the shock strut assembly permits it to automatically move the shock strut assembly to the de-hiked position during retraction of the landing gear system and prevents the shock strut assembly from exceeding a desired length during retraction. The linkage member may take the form of a hydraulic actuator having a lower end portion coupled to an inner cylinder of the shock strut assembly and an upper end portion coupled to the aircraft aft of where the shock strut assembly is coupled to the aircraft. | 12-31-2009 |
Joseph Byron Davis, Sugarland, TX US
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20100313566 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANIPULATING AND DILUTING INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE EXHAUST GASES - A system for manipulating engine exhaust gases away from inhabited areas comprises an air pressurization system coupled in fluid communication to a housing. The housing is adapted to reside adjacent a terminal portion of an exhaust pipe so that pressurized air injected into the housing entrains the exhaust gases and disperses them from the housing. | 12-16-2010 |
Joseph Byron Davis, Richmond, TX US
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20110247308 | DEVICE, METHOD, AND SYSTEM TO SEPARATE LIQUID AND PARTICULATE MATTER FROM THE AIR STREAM OF A CENTRIFUGAL FAN - A system for separating contaminants from an airstream, including a centrifugal fan and housing; a contaminant containment vessel mounted to an outer surface of the housing; and a diverter in the airstream downstream of the fan and within the housing, the diverter being configured to separate a portion of the airstream from a remainder of the airstream, accelerate the portion of the airstream towards the containment vessel, and thereafter guide the portion of the airstream towards the remainder of the airstream. The diverter preferably does not negatively impact the rated performance of the fan, such that a performance of the system is not measurably different than the rated performance of the fan and housing combination. The diverter may accelerate contaminants entrained in the airstream toward the containment vessel, thereby separating the contaminants from the airstream. | 10-13-2011 |
20130255497 | Device, Method, and System to Separate Liquid and Particulate Matter from the Airstream of a Centrifugal Fan - A system for separating contaminants from an airstream, including a centrifugal fan and housing; a contaminant containment vessel mounted to an outer surface of the housing; and a diverter in the airstream downstream of the fan and within the housing, the diverter being configured to separate a portion of the airstream from a remainder of the airstream, accelerate the portion of the airstream towards the containment vessel, and thereafter guide the portion of the airstream towards the remainder of the airstream. The diverter preferably does not negatively impact the rated performance of the fan, such that a performance of the system is not measurably different than the rated performance of the fan and housing combination. The diverter may accelerate contaminants entrained in the airstream toward the containment vessel, thereby separating the contaminants from the airstream. | 10-03-2013 |
Karlvan Davis, Houston, TX US
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20120202624 | Basketball Backboard Systems and Methods - There is disclosed a system comprising a basketball backboard; a basketball rim; a support structure connecting the backboard to the rim; a first space bounded by a left side of the backboard, a left side of the support structure, and a left side of the rim; a first stopper occupying at least a portion of the first space; a second space bounded by a right side of the backboard, a right side of the support structure, and a right side of the rim; and a second stopper occupying at least a portion of the second space. | 08-09-2012 |
Leslie W. Davis, Kingsland, TX US
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20120227671 | Texas HayNet - The Texas HayNet is a durable netting configured to fit over a round bale of hay that is up to six and a half foot tall. The netting is made of a proprietary blend of hemp and plastic threads to provide durability with the net openings calibrated to hold the hay intact and allow livestock to eat at a measured pace. The net is secured to the bale by two pairs of drawstrings on the circumference of the netting. The net is sufficiently flexible as to maintain the shape of the bale and the availability of feed as livestock consume the bale. | 09-13-2012 |
L. Keith Davis, Stephenville, TX US
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20090075073 | Light weight concrete product containing synthetic fibers - A method is provided for producing a light weight, low to medium density product from gasified or aerated liquids and gels, such as air-entrained concrete. The method includes mixing cement, aggregate, water, air bubbles, a foam stabilizing agent and a plurality of suspension elements together to form a concrete mixture, pouring the mixture into a form and allowing the mixture to harden in the form. The suspension elements include synthetic fibers, such as polyolefin, nylon or polyester monofilaments, wherein each monofilament has a denier of less than 15 and a length of greater than 0.635 cm to 1.905 cm (¼ inch to ¾ inch). | 03-19-2009 |
Malcolm B. Davis, Dallas, TX US
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20110039611 | CONTINUAL LIMIT HOLD'EM QUASI-TOURNAMENTS - A method of simulating a gaming tournament utilizing a plurality of electronic game machines in a quasi-tournament includes the steps of: a) receiving value from a plurality of human users of the electronic game machines, the received value corresponding to a plurality of wagering credits whereby each human user is provided with a plurality of wagering units enabling the human user to participate in the quasi-tournament by playing one or more games on one of the electronic game machines, b) initiating a machine-implemented game on each game machine used in the quasi-tournament, whereby a human user may play the game using the electronic game machine to participate in the quasi-tournament, c) receiving input from the human user via a user interface associated with the electronic game machine to play the machine-implemented game, d) determining an outcome for each machine-implemented game played by each of the plurality of human users using the electronic game machines, e) updating the number of wagering units held by each human user based upon each outcome determined in step d), f) repeating steps b)-e) for the duration of the tournament, g) comparing the number of wagering units won by each human user in the quasi-tournament and determining one or more winners of the quasi-tournament and h) providing value to the one or more winners of the quasi-tournament. | 02-17-2011 |
20110230252 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SETTLEMENT OF PROCESSOR BASED TOURNAMENT COMPETITION - A method of providing or receiving value from or to a participant value in a game tournament wherein a plurality of participants play a casino-style game, includes calculating an expected value for the position of each participant in the tournament, the expected value based upon the number of wagering units held by the participant at the point in time, the number of wagering units held by each other participant in the tournament at the point in time and a payout table for the tournament. | 09-22-2011 |
20120309481 | GAMING SYSTEM WITH BAD BEAT AND BIG HAND JACKPOT - In a method of operating an electronic gaming system including a machine-implemented two player symmetric game, value is received from a human user of a machine-implemented electronic game in the form of a wager on the outcome of the game. The human user is prompted to select a game option which is received via a user interface associated with a user device. The human user selects the game option such that the human user may receive a jackpot if the human user's position at the conclusion of the machine-implemented game is greater than a predetermined criteria regardless of the position of the machine-implemented game, the game is played, an outcome determined, and value transferred to the human user if the human user wins the game or if the human user's position at the conclusion of the game is equal to or greater than the predetermined criteria. | 12-06-2012 |
20130267291 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SETTLEMENT OF PROCESSOR BASED TOURNAMENT COMPETITION - A method of providing or receiving value from or to a participant value in a game tournament wherein a plurality of participants play a casino-style game, includes calculating an expected value for the position of each participant in the tournament, the expected value based upon the number of wagering units held by the participant at the point in time, the number of wagering units held by each other participant in the tournament at the point in time and a payout table for the tournament. | 10-10-2013 |
20140243063 | CONTINUAL LIMIT HOLD'EM QUASI-TOURNAMENTS - A method of simulating a gaming tournament utilizing a plurality of electronic game machines in a quasi-tournament includes the steps of: a) receiving value from a plurality of human users of the electronic game machines, the received value corresponding to a plurality of wagering credits whereby each human user is provided with a plurality of wagering units enabling the human user to participate in the quasi-tournament by playing one or more games on one of the electronic game machines, b) initiating a machine-implemented game on each game machine used in the quasi-tournament, whereby a human user may play the game using the electronic game machine to participate in the quasi-tournament, c) receiving input from the human user via a user interface associated with the electronic game machine to play the machine-implemented game, d) determining an outcome for each machine-implemented game played by each of the plurality of human users using the electronic game machines, e) updating the number of wagering units held by each human user based upon each outcome determined in step d), f) repeating steps b)-e) for the duration of the tournament, g) comparing the number of wagering units won by each human user in the quasi-tournament and determining one or more winners of the quasi-tournament and h) providing value to the one or more winners of the quasi-tournament. | 08-28-2014 |
Marcus M. Davis, Austin, TX US
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20090094219 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IDENTIFYING A CANDIDATE FOR AN OPPORTUNITY - A database stores information about persons and their qualifications. In response to information about a current opportunity that specifies at least one qualification, the database is searched to identify at least one of the following: first persons having qualifications that substantially match the current opportunity's specified qualification; and preexisting opportunities that specify one or more qualifications that substantially match the current opportunity's specified qualification. Also, the database is searched to identify target companies that satisfy at least one of the following conditions: the target company is where at least one of the first persons exists; the target company is where at least one of the first persons previously existed; the target company is where at least one of the preexisting opportunities exists; and the target company is where at least one of the preexisting opportunities previously existed. Further the database is searched to identify second persons that satisfy at least one of the following conditions: the second person exists in at least one of the target companies; and the second person previously existed in at least one of the target companies. A list of the second persons is output to a human user, so that the human user is equipped to contact the second persons. | 04-09-2009 |
Michael J. Davis, Bellaire, TX US
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20110166465 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR DELIVERING MEDICAL SERVICES FROM A REMOTE LOCATION - A system, program product, and methods related to enhanced medical services delivery to geographically distributed patient populations by remotely located physicians are provided. An embodiment of the system includes a remote medical services server, a plurality of patient electronic medical records stored in the memory of the remote medical services server, and a remote medical services program product stored in the memory of the remote medical services server adapted to access the plurality of patient electronic medical records to thereby allow display of and data entry in a selected patient electronic medical record. A patient medical service delivery station captures patient video images and displays remote physician video images. A remote physician medical service delivery suite in communication with the patient medical service delivery station through the communications network captures remote physician video images and displays patient video images and patient electronic medical records, to allow the remote physician to perform remote patient medical service delivery. | 07-07-2011 |
Michael T. Davis, Richardson, TX US
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20090153712 | INTEGRATED IMAGE CAPTURE AND PROJECTION SYSTEM - An integrated system comprises a light valve and an image sensor for image display and image capture. The image sensor and the light valve share a common dual-function lens by positioning the light valve and image sensor at locations offset from the optical axis of the dual-function lens. | 06-18-2009 |
20100073397 | System and Method for Grouped Pixel Addressing - In accordance with the teachings of the present disclosure, a system and method for displaying an image are provided. In one embodiment, the method includes receiving a data stream representing a frame of an image. The data stream may indicate a first color pixel cluster corresponding to a first color and a second color pixel cluster corresponding to a second color. The first color pixel cluster and the second color pixel cluster may be displayed. The first color pixel cluster may be different from the second color pixel cluster. | 03-25-2010 |
20100165470 | Lens Array Element and Method - According to one embodiment of the present invention a method for directing light onto a digital micromirror device is disclosed that includes the steps of directing light toward a DMD through a lens that includes a plurality of lens elements such that, absent correction, the directed light is distorted at the DMD; and compensating for the distortion of the directed light at the DMD by predistorting the directed light prior to reaching the DMD by the plurality of lens elements. | 07-01-2010 |
20120299952 | IMAGING BIT PLANE SEQUENCING USING PIXEL VALUE REPETITION - A system and method for displaying an image are provided. In one embodiment, the method includes receiving a data stream representing a frame of an image. The data stream may indicate a first color pixel cluster corresponding to a first color and a second color pixel cluster corresponding to a second color. The first color pixel cluster and the second color pixel cluster may be displayed. The first color pixel cluster may be different from the second color pixel cluster. | 11-29-2012 |
20140063312 | METHODS FOR COMBINING CAMERA AND PROJECTOR FUNCTIONS IN A SINGLE DEVICE - Described are handheld devices with combined image capture and image projection functions. One embodiment includes modulating and capturing a light beam along the same optic path. In another embodiment, the optical components are operable to switch between projection and capture modes. In yet another embodiment, the optical components may be formed on the same semiconductor substrate thereby increasing functionality. | 03-06-2014 |
20140340650 | COLOR DISPLAY PROJECTION METHOD AND APPARATUS - A multi-DMD projection system uses an extended X-cube color splitting/recombining prism to implement splitting and recombining functions at different sections of the cube. Light directed from a white light source is split into red, green and blue components in a lower section of the cube. The components are directed to respective first, second and third DMDs for separate modulations and reentered into the X-cube prism by TIR prism for recombining at an upper section of the cube. | 11-20-2014 |
Nancy Davis, Irving, TX US
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20120241217 | WELL DRILLING METHODS WITH AUTOMATED RESPONSE TO EVENT DETECTION - A well drilling method can include detecting a drilling event by comparing a parameter signature generated during drilling to an event signature indicative of the drilling event, and automatically controlling a drilling operation in response to at least a partial match resulting from comparing the parameter signature to the event signature. A well drilling system can include a control system which compares a parameter signature for a drilling operation to an event signature indicative of a drilling event, and a controller which controls the drilling operation automatically in response to the drilling event being indicated by at least a partial match between the parameter signature and the event signature. | 09-27-2012 |
20120277918 | PRESSURE AND FLOW CONTROL IN DRILLING OPERATIONS - A method of maintaining a desired downhole pressure during a drilling operation can include measuring a parameter with a sensor, communicating actual parameter values from the sensor to a predictive device, training the predictive device to output predicted parameter values in response to input of the actual parameter values, and outputting the predicted parameter values from the predictive device when the predictive device ceases receiving the actual parameter values. A well drilling system can include a predictive device which outputs predicted parameter values in response to input of actual parameter values to the predictive device. The predictive device continues to output the predicted parameter values, even when the predictive device fails to receive valid actual parameter values. Another well drilling system includes a data validator which communicates valid actual parameter values to the predictive device, but does not communicate invalid actual parameter values to the predictive device. | 11-01-2012 |
Nancy Davis, Arlington, TX US
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20110139509 | PRESSURE AND FLOW CONTROL IN DRILLING OPERATIONS - A method of maintaining a desired downhole pressure during a drilling operation can include measuring a parameter with a sensor, communicating actual parameter values from the sensor to a predictive device, training the predictive device to output predicted parameter values in response to input of the actual parameter values, and outputting the predicted parameter values from the predictive device when the predictive device ceases receiving the actual parameter values. A well drilling system can include a predictive device which outputs predicted parameter values in response to input of actual parameter values to the predictive device. The predictive device continues to output the predicted parameter values, even when the predictive device fails to receive valid actual parameter values. Another well drilling system includes a data validator which communicates valid actual parameter values to the predictive device, but does not communicate invalid actual parameter values to the predictive device. | 06-16-2011 |
20110290562 | INTEGRATED GEOMECHANICS DETERMINATIONS AND WELLBORE PRESSURE CONTROL - Well pressure control is integrated in real time with geomechanics determinations made during drilling. A well drilling method includes updating determinations of properties of a formation surrounding a wellbore in real time as the wellbore is being drilled; and controlling wellbore pressure in real time as the wellbore is being drilled, in response to the updated determinations of the formation properties. Another well drilling method includes obtaining sensor measurements in a well drilling system in real time as a wellbore is being drilled; transmitting the sensor measurements to a control system in real time; the control system determining in real time properties of a formation surrounding the wellbore based on the sensor measurements, and the control system transmitting in real time a pressure setpoint to a controller; and the controller controlling operation of at least one flow control device, thereby influencing a well pressure toward the pressure setpoint. | 12-01-2011 |
20110303462 | ANNULUS PRESSURE SETPOINT CORRECTION USING REAL TIME PRESSURE WHILE DRILLING MEASUREMENTS - A method of controlling pressure in a wellbore can include determining a real time wellbore pressure Pwb | 12-15-2011 |
Natalie Malaszenko Davis, Lexington, TX US
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20100077008 | Dynamic Online Presentation of Solutions Based on Customer Symptoms - A knowledge management system is disclosed providing the ability to use an issue's symptoms as search criteria for potential solutions within a solution network. User, system, and diagnostics information is received by the solution network. Symptoms of the issue are provided, which are then used with the user, system, diagnostics, and additional information to search the solution network for potential solutions. | 03-25-2010 |
Nathan Davis, Houston, TX US
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20120103422 | WATER REMOVAL FROM ANTI-AGGLOMERATE LDHIS - A method of controlling corrosion in a subsea pipeline is disclosed which includes supplying a low dose inhibitor stream (LDHI) comprised of a quaternary amine and drying with a desiccant. | 05-03-2012 |
Nicholas R. Davis, League City, TX US
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20120163266 | GLOBAL PUSH-TO-COMMUNICATE APPLICATION AND SYSTEM - A global push-to-communicate system supports communication between any two or more devices with one another by a simple push-to-activate operation. Users create and send text, voice and graphic messages to other users on the system anywhere in the world where data transmission via the Internet or other networks is available. The application may be installed on any digital communication device and permits multiple format messages to be reconfigured into a data stream so that the multiple components may be sent in a single message packet. This includes a cell phone, personal digital assistant (pda), computer, television, radio, interactive displays and the like. All messages are digitized and sent over the network. Voice, text, video, still images, graphics, gps data, mapping and other message components, in any combination, may be sent in a single transmission. | 06-28-2012 |
Nick N. Davis, San Antonio, TX US
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20090155432 | CALCIUM-ENRICHED FOOD PRODUCT - The present invention is directed to a calcium-enriched chewable baked food product in which at least one piece of the food product provides the recommended daily DRI of elemental calcium. The calcium-enriched baked food product has a mouth feel, texture and taste substantially similar to a non-calcium-enriched baked food product. The food product also provides Vitamin D | 06-18-2009 |
Paul Davis, Spring, TX US
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20100163255 | PROCESS FOR PREVENTING OR REMEDIATING TRITHIAZINE DEPOSITION IN HIGH H2S WELLS - A method for treating a wellbore in a hydrogen sulfide-containing formation that includes injecting a first slug in the wellbore, the first slug comprising: at least one of primary amine and ammonia; and a base fluid; injecting a second slug in the wellbore, the second slug comprising: a triazine scavenger; and a base fluid; and allowing the triazine scavenger to react with the hydrogen sulfide is disclosed. | 07-01-2010 |
Ray Charles Davis, Lufkin, TX US
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20090211496 | Portable entertainment system - A collapsible multi-play entertainment table includes a first section and a second section hingedly attached together by a hinging device. A plurality of leg members are removably attached to the underside of the folding table. The top surface of the folding table is adapted with an indentation for receiving a game table insert. The game table insert can be for any type of desired game such as chess, checkers, poker, plain or another suitable game. An assembly of collapsible chairs is included. | 08-27-2009 |
20110278197 | Portable Entertainment System - A collapsible multi-play entertainment table includes a first section and a second section hingedly attached together by a hinging device. A plurality of leg members are removably attached to the underside of the folding table. The top surface of the folding table is adapted with an indentation for receiving a game table insert. The game table insert can be for any type of desired game such as chess, checkers, poker, plain or another suitable game. An assembly of collapsible chairs is included. | 11-17-2011 |
Richard Davis, Houston, TX US
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20110240372 | ARTICLE OF MANUFACTURE HAVING A SUB-SURFACE FRICTION STIR WELDED CHANNEL - A method for routing an electrical conductor through a sub-surface channel in substantially any suitable metallic article of manufacture includes friction stir welding a cap in a groove formed in a surface of the article so as to form the sub-surface channel. An electrical conductor is then routed through the channel. The channel may further include a substantially tubular conduit formed therein with the electrical conductor being routed through the conduit. The friction stir weld zone formed during friction stir welding is generally harder and more wear resistant that the article body. | 10-06-2011 |
20110240374 | DOWNHOLE TOOL HAVING A FRICTION STIRRED SURFACE REGION - A method for hardening a portion of the outer surface of a downhole tool body includes friction stirring the vulnerable surface of the tool. Such friction stirring generally includes rotating a friction stir weld tool in contact with the surface until a portion of the tool penetrates the tool. The friction stir weld tool is then translated (while rotating) across a predetermined region of the surface thereby creating a friction stir zone. The friction stir zone is generally considerably harder, and therefore more wear resistant, than the parent material that makes up the tool body. The resulting downhole tool includes at least one surface with a hard friction stir zone. | 10-06-2011 |
Richard C. Davis, Houston, TX US
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20110232969 | DOWNHOLE TOOL DEACTIVATION AND RE-ACTIVATION - A downhole tool including a tubular body having an upper connection and a lower connection and an axial borehole therethrough, wherein the upper and lower connections are configured to connect to a drilling assembly, at least one expandable component coupled to the tubular body and configured to selectively extend radially therefrom, and an actuation assembly configured to selectively actuate, deactuate, and reactuate the at least one component. A method of selectively actuating a downhole tool, wherein the downhole tool comprises a tubular body with an axial borehole therethrough and at least one component, the method including circulating a drilling fluid in the axial borehole of the downhole tool, actuating the at least one component, deactuating the at least one component, and reactuating the at least one component. An actuation assembly including a mandrel having an actuation chamber port, at least one drop device, a piston disposed within the mandrel and configured to move to open the actuation chamber port, at least one dart, a sleeve disposed within the mandrel and configured to move to close the actuation chamber port; and at least one biasing member configured to exert a force on the sleeve in an upstream direction. | 09-29-2011 |
Robert D. Davis, Arlington, TX US
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20110052689 | SUSTAINED RELEASE OF GUAIFENESIN - The invention relates to a novel pharmaceutical sustained release formulation of guaifenesin. The formulation may comprise a hydrophilic polymer, preferably a hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, and a water-insoluble polymer, preferably an acrylic resin, in a ratio range of about one-to-one (1: 1) to about nine-to-one (9: 1), more preferably a range of about three-to-two (3:2) to about six-to-one (6: 1), and most preferably in a range of about two-to-one (2: 1) to about four-to-one (4: 1) by weight. This formulation capable of providing therapeutically effective bioavailability of guaifenesin for at least twelve hours after dosing in a human subject. The invention also relates to a modified release product which has two portions: a first portion having an immediate release formulation of guaifenesin and a second portion having a sustained release formulation of guaifenesin. The modified release product has a maximum guaifenesin serum concentration equivalent to that of an immediate release guaifenesin tablet, and is capable of providing therapeutically effective bioavailability of guaifenesin for at least twelve hours after dosing in a human subject. | 03-03-2011 |
Roy Davis, Rowlett, TX US
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20100237699 | PLUGGABLE POWER MANAGEMENT MODULE FOR A POWER DISTRIBUTION PANEL - One aspect provides a pluggable power management module, comprising a module housing having input and output pluggable connectors extending therefrom configured to be coupable to a corresponding input and output terminals of a conventional, generic distribution panel, a controller interface located on or within the module housing and coupable to a controller, and a sensor located within the module housing and coupled to the controller interface and configured to produce a signal to the controller, that determines that a minimum or maximum threshold voltage or current of a source/load coupled to the pluggable power management module has been reached based on the signal | 09-23-2010 |
Roy J. Davis, City Of Rowlett, TX US
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20110141665 | CABINET FOR A HIGH CURRENT POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - A power distribution system comprising a cabinet having one or more equipment envelops for holding electrical component modules therein and an interior passageway that is configured to accommodate DC vertical bus bars within the cabinet. The interior passageway is also configured such that the vertical bus bars can be positioned outside of lateral perimeters of the equipment envelops and the vertical bus bars can substantially traverse an entire interior long axis length of the cabinet. | 06-16-2011 |
Sara F. Davis, Cedar Park, TX US
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20080268437 | Method of Targeted and Comprehensive Sequencing Using High-Density Oligonucleotide Array - A method for targeted and comprehensive sequencing using high-density oligonucleotide array, comprising the steps of hybridizing nucleic acid from an investigative species with high-density oligonucleotide arrays of a related species, identifying the oligonucleotide probes that generate high hybridization signals, using the probes sequences to make PCR primers, amplifying heterologous genes by PCR with the gene specific PCR primers and an anchoring primer, and sequencing the PCR products. | 10-30-2008 |
Scott Davis, Betram, TX US
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20100016653 | Quantitative Trait Loci and Somatostatin - The disclosure relates to the use of genetic traits in livestock for determining breeding characteristics of livestock progeny, and for optimizing the management and marketing of livestock for improving feedlot performance and meat quality. The disclosure specifically relates to genetic markers and single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the bovine somatostatin locus, as well as haplotypes that include the somatostatin locus, which are associated with certain quantitative trait loci (QTLs), such as marbling, meat quality grade, and yield grade. In a preferred embodiment, the SNPs and haplotypes are predictive of the increased or decreased amount of tissue marbling in the animal. | 01-21-2010 |
Shawna Davis, College Station, TX US
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20120124701 | PROMOTER, PROMOTER CONTROL ELEMENTS, AND COMBINATIONS, AND USE THEREOF - The present invention is directed to promoter sequences and promoter control elements, polynucleotide constructs comprising the promoters and control elements, and methods of identifying the promoters, control elements, or fragments thereof. The invention further relates to the use of the present promoters or promoter control elements to modulate transcript levels in plants, and plants containing such promoters or promoter control elements. | 05-17-2012 |
20130117881 | PROMOTER, PROMOTER CONTROL ELEMENTS, AND COMBINATIONS, AND USES THEREOF - The present invention is directed to promoter sequences and promoter control elements, polynucleotide constructs comprising the promoters and control elements, and methods of identifying the promoters, control elements, or fragments thereof. The invention further relates to the use of the present promoters or promoter control elements to modulate transcript levels. | 05-09-2013 |
Shawn Eugene Davis, Georgetown, TX US
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20090120947 | COMBINED BUCKET AND TOOL HOLDER - A combined bucket and tool holder apparatus is disclosed. Embodiments of the combined bucket and tool holder apparatus may include a bottom panel and three or more wall panels each having a bottom edge attached to the bottom panel, two side edges attached to adjacent wall panels, and a substantially flat outer surface. The bottom panel and wall panels may together form a cavity adapted to hold a liquid. Embodiments may also include a plurality of tool holders to receive and hold tools where each tool is permanently attached to an outer surface of one of the wall panels. Further embodiments may also include a pour spout integrated into one of the wall panels at a top edge of the wall panel to direct liquid being poured out of the cavity and a handle rotatably attached to two or more wall panels. | 05-14-2009 |
S. Mark Davis, Humble, TX US
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20120006722 | Integrated Vacuum Resid To Chemicals Conversion Process - A process and apparatus for cracking a hydrocarbon feed containing resid, comprising: heating a hydrocarbon feedstock containing resid; passing said heated hydrocarbon feedstock to a vapor/liquid separator; flashing said heated hydrocarbon feedstock in said vapor/liquid separator to form a vapor phase and a liquid phase containing said resid; passing at least a portion of said resid-containing liquid phase from said vapor/liquid separator to a thermal conversion reactor operating at 649° C. or more, wherein the thermal conversion reactor contains coke particles; and converting at least a portion of said resid into olefins. | 01-12-2012 |
20120006723 | Integrated Process For Steam Cracking - This invention relates to a process and system for cracking hydrocarbon feedstock containing vacuum resid comprising: (a) subjecting a vacuum resid to a first thermal conversion in a thermal conversion reactor (such as delayed coker, fluid coker, Flexicoker™, visbreaker and catalytic hydrovisbreaker) where at least 30 wt % of the vacuum resid is converted to material boiling below 1050° F. (566° C.); (b) introducing said thermally converted resid to a vapor/liquid separator, said separator being integrated into a steam cracking furnace, to form a vapor phase and liquid phase; (c) passing said vapor phase to the radiant furnace in said steam cracking furnace; and (d) recovering at least 30 wt % olefins from the material exiting the radiant furnace (based upon the weight of the total hydrocarbon material exiting the radiant furnace). | 01-12-2012 |
20130115143 | Integrated Vacuum Resid To Chemicals Conversion Process - A process and apparatus for cracking a hydrocarbon feed containing resid, comprising: heating a hydrocarbon feedstock containing resid; passing said heated hydrocarbon feedstock to a vapor/liquid separator; flashing said heated hydrocarbon feedstock in said vapor/liquid separator to form a vapor phase and a liquid phase containing said resid; passing at least a portion of said resid-containing liquid phase from said vapor/liquid separator to a thermal conversion reactor operating at 649° C. or more, wherein the thermal conversion reactor contains coke particles; and converting at least a portion of said resid into olefins. | 05-09-2013 |
20130156656 | Integrated Process For Steam Cracking - This invention relates to a process and system for cracking hydrocarbon feedstock containing vacuum resid comprising: (a) subjecting a vacuum resid to a first thermal conversion in a thermal conversion reactor (such as delayed coker, fluid coker, Flexicoker™, visbreaker and catalytic hydrovisbreaker) where at least 30 wt % of the vacuum resid is converted to material boiling below 1050° F. (566° C.); (b) introducing said thermally converted resid to a vapor/liquid separator, said separator being integrated into a steam cracking furnace, to form a vapor phase and liquid phase; (c) passing said vapor phase to the radiant furnace in said steam cracking furnace; and (d) recovering at least 30 wt % olefins from the material exiting the radiant furnace (based upon the weight of the total hydrocarbon material exiting the radiant furnace). | 06-20-2013 |
20130204055 | Selective Hydrogenation of Alkynyl-Containing Compounds and Polyunsaturated Compounds - A selective hydrogenation process that is particularly effective in selectively hydrogenating alkynl compounds, such as acetylene or methyl acetylene, over alkenyl compounds, such as ethylene, is described. The process utilizes a slurry conversion unit for heat efficiency purposes during the conversion of acetylene into ethylene. | 08-08-2013 |
20130204056 | Selective Hydrogenation of Alkynyl-Containing Compounds - A selective hydrogenation method is particularly effective in selectively hydrogenating alkynyl compounds, such as acetylene or methyl acetylene, over alkenyl compounds, such as ethylene. The method produces a relatively high quantity of heat during the selective hydrogenation reaction. This production of heat is, however, quite beneficial in that enough heat is produced such that a substantial portion of the produced heat can be recovered for heat efficiency purposes. | 08-08-2013 |
20130233764 | Upgrading Hydrocarbon Pyrolysis Products - The invention relates to upgraded pyrolysis products, processes for upgrading products obtained from hydrocarbon pyrolysis, equipment useful for such processes, and the use of upgraded pyrolysis products. | 09-12-2013 |
20130296622 | Process for the Production of Xylenes and Light Olefins - In a hydrocarbon upgrading process, a hydrocarbon feed is treated in at least one of a steam cracker, catalytic cracker, coker, hydrocracker, and reformer under suitable conditions to produce a first stream comprising olefinic and aromatic hydrocarbons. A second stream composed mainly of C | 11-07-2013 |
20140061094 | Hydroprocessed Product - The invention relates to a hydroprocessed product that can be produced by hydroprocessing tar, such as a tar obtained from hydrocarbon pyrolysis. The invention also relates to methods for producing such a hydroprocessed product, and the use of such a product, e.g., as a fuel oil blending component. | 03-06-2014 |
20140061096 | Upgrading Hydrocarbon Pyrolysis Products by Hydroprocessing - The invention relates to processes for upgrading products obtained from hydrocarbon pyrolysis, equipment useful for such processes, and the use of upgraded pyrolysis products. | 03-06-2014 |
Steven J. Davis, Austin, TX US
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20100281356 | Construction and analysis of markup language document representing computing architecture having computing elements - A markup language document representing computing elements of a computing architecture, such as data storage elements of a data storage architecture, is constructed and analyzed. A first computing element contained by a second computing element is represented; a first tag of the document corresponding to the first computing element is nested within a second tag of the markup language document corresponding to the second computing element. A non-containing/contained relationship from the first computing element to a third computing element is also represented; a pointer tag of the document corresponding to the data access path is nested within the first tag, and references a third tag of the document corresponding to the third computing element. Get-pointer-node and get-child-node application programming interfaces for the markup language are called to traverse among containing/contained relationships. Pointer tags are followed to traverse among non-containing/contained relationships. Redundant attributes among the relationships can thus be detected. | 11-04-2010 |
20110320929 | Construction and analysis of markup language document representing computing architecture having computing elements - A markup language document representing computing elements of a computing architecture, such as data storage elements of a data storage architecture, is constructed and analyzed. A first computing element contained by a second computing element is represented; a first tag of the document corresponding to the first computing element is nested within a second tag of the markup language document corresponding to the second computing element. A non-containing/contained relationship from the first computing element to a third computing element is also represented; a pointer tag of the document corresponding to the data access path is nested within the first tag, and references a third tag of the document corresponding to the third computing element. Get-pointer-node and get-child-node application programming interfaces for the markup language are called to traverse among containing/contained relationships. Pointer tags are followed to traverse among non-containing/contained relationships. Redundant attributes among the relationships can thus be detected. | 12-29-2011 |
Thomas A. Davis, El Paso, TX US
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20100116663 | RECOVERY OF REGENERANT ELECTROLYTE - Methods, systems and compositions for recovery of regenerant ions from spent regenerant solution by utilization of electrodialysis are provided. For example, in certain aspects methods for separating spent regenerant using an electrodialysis system comprising selective membranes are described. Furthermore, the invention provides methods for treating a friable solid ion-removal material to prevent fragmentation during regeneration. | 05-13-2010 |
20100158983 | METHOD FOR INCREASING THE PERMEABILITY OF POLYMER FILM - Polymer membranes are disclosed having increased permeability. The process of the present disclosure, for instance, can increase the ion permeability of membranes and/or the gas permeability of membranes. In one embodiment, for instance, a precursor polymer is subjected to energy in an amount sufficient to form damage tracks through the thickness of the polymer. The damage tracks are then oxidized to form free radical groups. The precursor polymer is then hydrolyzed causing ion groups to form that cluster along the damage tracks. In one embodiment, sulfonated tetrafluoroethylene-based copolymer ionomer membranes are formed that have increased conductivity. Other ionomer membranes that may be formed according to the present disclosure include copolymers of a vinyl hydrocarbon and a vinyl carboxylic acid. | 06-24-2010 |
20110052487 | Hydrolysis Reactor for Hydrogen Production - In accordance with certain embodiments of the present disclosure, a method for hydrolysis of a chemical hydride is provided. The method includes adding a chemical hydride to a reaction chamber and exposing the chemical hydride in the reaction chamber to a temperature of at least about 100° C. in the presence of water and in the absence of an acid or a heterogeneous catalyst, wherein the chemical hydride undergoes hydrolysis to form hydrogen gas and a byproduct material. | 03-03-2011 |
20120085094 | Photovoltaic-Thermal (PV-T) System for Desalination - A photovoltaic-thermal (PV-T) system and a method of cooling photovoltaic (PV) cells in the system is described herein. Energy from an excitation source such as the sun hits the PV cells in the PV-T system causing heating that reduces PV efficiency. The PV cells are cooled by fluid in an intact heat-transfer system making a heated water byproduct while the PV cells release a form of energy. In addition, the PV-T system can be implemented in a desalination plant to harvest energy and heat for desalination processes. The present invention also includes methods for transferring heat from PV cells to the earth to improve PV performance and reduce thermal shock to the PV cells. | 04-12-2012 |
Timothy Don Davis, Arlington, TX US
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20110171994 | MULTI-MODE TRANSCEIVER AND A CIRCUIT FOR OPERATING THE MULTI-MODE TRANSCEIVER - Multi-mode transceiver and a circuit for operating the multi-mode transceiver. A multi-mode transceiver includes a first circuit that is configurable to operate as one of a transmitter and a receiver in a first mode, and a second circuit that is configurable to operate as one of the transmitter and the receiver in a second mode. The multi-mode transceiver includes a first element coupled to the first circuit. The multi-mode transceiver includes a second element coupled to the first element and one or more ports. The multi-mode transceiver also includes a first switch, coupled to the second element and to the second circuit, that is configurable to operate the transceiver in at least one of the first mode and the second mode in conjunction with the first element and the second element. | 07-14-2011 |
Tony L. Davis, Austin, TX US
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20120191225 | PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE FOR THIRD PARTY SUPPORT EQUIPMENT - A server receives equipment data from third party support equipment during operation of the third party support equipment in a manufacturing environment. The server receives the equipment data via a first port on the third party support equipment. The third party support equipment communicates with a process tool via a second port on third party support equipment. The server determines a future state of the third party support equipment based on the equipment data and notifies a user of the future state of the third party support equipment. | 07-26-2012 |
Vetis Boyd Davis, Flower Mound, TX US
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20090000174 | Method and apparatus for rapid mounting and dismounting of a firearm accessory - A firearm accessory mount includes a main part with a rail receiving portion extending in a first direction that can receive a firearm mount rail, and includes a holding part with a rail engaging portion. The holding part is movable relative to the main part so that the rail engaging portion moves approximately parallel to a second direction forming an angle to the first direction. An adjusting portion positionally adjusts the rail engaging portion with respect to the main part, approximately parallel to a third direction transverse to each of the first and second directions. A manually operable member is operatively coupled to the holding part so that the holding part is moved approximately parallel to the second direction in response to movement of the member. | 01-01-2009 |
Wendell A. Davis, Arlington, TX US
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20090072909 | CURRENT MIRROR CIRCUIT - An all-NPN bipolar junction current mirror circuit for mirroring an input reference current is disclosed. The circuit includes an input stage for providing an input reference current to the current mirror circuit, a reference stage for mirroring the input reference current and an output stage electrically connected to the reference stage for providing the mirrored input current to at least one load. | 03-19-2009 |
William D. Davis, Mico, TX US
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20100225529 | UNSWITCHED, ULTRA LOW POWER, LONG RANGE RADAR SYSTEM - An ultra low power, long range, robust radar system, for applications such as ionospheric sounding. The HF transmit signal and the received (reflected) signal are both unswitched and high frequency and share a path to a common loop antenna. The transmit signal originates at a local oscillator (LO), and is sufficiently low power to not saturate the receive signal path. A balun divides the local oscillator signal between the transmit path forward to the antenna and a mixer path, and also divides the received signal between the mixer path and the LO path. A mixer converts the mixed LO and received signal to baseband. | 09-09-2010 |