Marion, US
Aaron Marion, Trevor, WI US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20140007367 | Cleaning Device Having A Variable Size And Shape Head - A cleaning device includes a base having a first side and a second side. A first deployment element pivotally connects to the first side of the base and is pivotable from a stowed position to a deployed position. A second deployment element pivotally connects to the second side of the base and is pivotable from the stowed position to the deployed position. In the stowed position the base, the first deployment element, and the second deployment element define a substantially rectangular perimeter. In the deployed position, the base, the first deployment element, and the second deployment element define a substantially trapezoidal perimeter. | 01-09-2014 |
Brenda Marion, Mckenney, VA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20110165397 | Stitch-Bonded Flame-Resistant Fabrics - A fire-resistant fabric is provided that comprises a non-woven batt comprising an intertwined first plurality of flame-resistant fibers. The fire-resistant fabric further comprises one or more stitching yarns engaging the non-woven batt in the form of stitches configured for binding the intertwined flame-resistant fibers into a stitch-bonded fabric. The one or more stitching yarns include a yarn comprising a second plurality of flame-resistant fibers. At least one of the first and second pluralities of flame-resistant fibers comprises partially oxidized PAN fibers. | 07-07-2011 |
Brian J. Marion, Ontario, NY US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20160124331 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONVENTIONAL PARTICLE ROUNDING UTILIZING CONTINUOUS EMULSION-AGGREGATION (EA) TECHNOLOGY - In an exemplary embodiment of the invention, a continuous process for rounding conventional toner particles includes forming a conventional toner particle slurry by mixing a dispersant and/or a liquid with dry toner particles, heating the conventional toner particle slurry to a first temperature beyond its glass transition temperature to form a coalesced toner particle slurry, quenching the coalesced toner particle slurry to a second temperature below the glass transition temperature after a residence time has elapsed, and recovering the quenched particle slurry at an outlet wherein the circularity of the conventional toner particles in the quenched toner particle slurry is from approximately 0.940 to 0.999 and the time frame for the heating, quenching and recovering steps is less than 20 minutes. An apparatus for practicing the novel continuous coalescence of toner particles, includes an inlet passage, a first heat exchanger coupled to the inlet passage, a residence time coil coupled to the first heat exchanger, a cooling device coupled to the residence time coil; and an outlet passage coupled to the cooling device. | 05-05-2016 |
Brian Joseph Marion, Ontario, NY US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20140302432 | CONTINUOUS COALESCENCE PROCESSES - Processes for continuously coalescing particles from an aggregated particle slurry are disclosed. The aggregated particle slurry is heated, then coalesced by raising the pH. The coalesced particles are homogenized and exit as a coalesced particle slurry. A multi-screw extruder is used for the coalescing. These processes are useful for providing coalesced particles such as toner compositions. | 10-09-2014 |
Bruce P. Marion, Houston, TX US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090277631 | ROTATOR FOR WIRELINE CONVEYED WELLBORE INSTRUMENTS AND METHOD FOR ROTATING AN INSTRUMENT IN A WELLBORE - An apparatus for rotating an instrument in a wellbore includes a non magnetic housing configured to traverse the interior of the wellbore. The housing has an external diameter smaller than an internal diameter of a casing disposed in the wellbore. A plurality of electromagnets is arranged circumferentially about the interior of the housing and is configured to induce magnetic flux through a wall of the housing when actuated. A controller configured to sequentially rotationally actuate the electromagnets. A method for rotating a wellbore instrument in a wellbore includes causing parts of an instrument housing to be sequentially rotationally magnetically attracted to a casing disposed in the wellbore. The housing has a smaller external diameter than an internal diameter of the casing. The sequential rotational magnetic attraction is continued as needed. | 11-12-2009 |
20110188347 | VOLUME IMAGING FOR HYDRAULIC FRACTURE CHARACTERIZATION - Methods and systems are described for measuring effects of a hydraulic fracturing process. The techniques can utilizes cross-well seismic technology, such as used in Schlumberger's DeepLook-CS tools and service, or in some case surface to borehole or borehole to surface seismic technology. The downhole seismic sources at known locations can be conventional sources or can be other types of equipment operating at known locations such as perforation guns. The source is activated or swept creating energy which is transmitted through the formation. The energy is recorded at the receiver array and processed to yield a tomographic image indicating changes in the subterranean formation resulting from the hydraulic fracturing process. The process can be performed pre and post hydraulic fracture stimulation to generate a difference image of propped fractures in the reservoir. | 08-04-2011 |
20120294115 | AUTOMATIC PROGRAMMED ACQUISITION USING DOWNHOLE SEISMIC SOURCES - The present disclosure relates to making seismic measurements using a seismic source disposed in a wellbore. One or more seismic sources are provided and carried on a conveyance mechanism. One or more seismic receivers are provided and placed on or near the earth's surface, in the same wellbore as the seismic sources, or in another wellbore. The one or more seismic sources are run into and/or out of the wellbore using a controller or sequencer. The one or more seismic sources are positioned, manually or automatically, at one or more locations in the wellbore, using a set of computer-controlled instructions. Seismic measurements are made at the one or more locations by activating the one or more seismic sources and detecting a seismic source signal using the seismic receivers. The receivers may be carried on a conveyance mechanism and their position controlled, manually or automatically, using the set of computer-controlled instructions. | 11-22-2012 |
20140151036 | Distributed Clamps For A Downhole Seismic Source - The present disclosure relates to increasing the output power of a clamped seismic or acoustic source disposed in a wellbore without damaging the borehole/casing/cement. One or more sources are provided and carried on a conveyance mechanism. The conveyance mechanism may be a wireline, a coiled tubing, or a drill pipe. The one or more sources are run into and/or out of the wellbore and temporarily disposed at various locations within the wellbore. The one or more sources are temporarily clamped to the wellbore at the various locations using distributed clamping, and a source signal is generated by the distributed clamped source. The distributed clamping device may have multiple clamping mechanisms along an increased length of the source or a continuous clamping mechanism along an increased length of the source. | 06-05-2014 |
Chadwick D. Marion, Neosho, MO US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20130341285 | ASSURING THRESHOLD OZONE CONCENTRATION IN WATER DELIVERED TO AN EXIT POINT - A system delivers water with at least a threshold concentration of ozone to an exit point. Ozone is injected into water flowing into a tank. The ozone concentration in the tank is monitored by a first sensor. Once the water in the tank has at least the threshold concentration of ozone, the water may be pumped to an exit point. A second sensor in proximity to the exit point monitors the ozone concentration of the treated water in proximity to the exit point. If the water in proximity to the exit point has at least the threshold concentration of ozone, the system allows a portion of the treated water to exit the system to a point of use. The second sensor in proximity to the exit point assures the treated water that is actually delivered to the exit point has at least the threshold value of ozone concentration. | 12-26-2013 |
Colleen Marion, San Mateo, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20150247159 | PHOTOSYNTHETIC RESOURCE USE EFFICIENCY IN PLANTS EXPRESSING REGULATORY PROTEINS - Polynucleotides and polypeptides incorporated into expression vectors are introduced into plants and were ectopically expressed. These polypeptides may confer at least one regulatory activity and increased photosynthetic resource use efficiency, increased yield, greater vigor, greater biomass as compared to a control plant. | 09-03-2015 |
Colleen M. Marion, San Mateo, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20140041073 | TRAIT IMPROVEMENT IN PLANTS EXPRESSING MYB-RELATED PROTEINS - Polynucleotides and polypeptides incorporated into expression vectors are introduced into plants and were ectopically expressed. These polypeptides may confer at least one regulatory activity and increased photosynthetic resource use efficiency, increased yield, greater vigor, greater biomass as compared to a control plant. | 02-06-2014 |
20140123331 | TRAIT IMPROVEMENT IN PLANTS EXPRESSING AP2 PROTEINS II - Polynucleotides and polypeptides incorporated into expression vectors are introduced into plants and were ectopically expressed. These polypeptides may confer at least one regulatory activity and increased photosynthetic resource use efficiency, transpiration efficiency, increased yield, greater vigor, and/or greater biomass as compared to a control plant. | 05-01-2014 |
20140137277 | TRAIT IMPROVEMENT IN PLANTS EXPRESSING AP2 PROTEINS - Polynucleotides and polypeptides incorporated into expression vectors are introduced into plants and were ectopically expressed. These polypeptides may confer at least one regulatory activity and increased photosynthetic resource use efficiency, increased yield, greater vigor, greater biomass as compared to a control plant. | 05-15-2014 |
20150052633 | MUTATION OF THE EAR MOTIF OF CLASS II HD-ZIP POLYPEPTIDES - The application describes producing polynucleotide variants of the AtHB 17 clade members and introducing the mutant variants into plants to improve plant traits. The mutant polynucleotides encode polypeptides that comprise mutations in the EAR motifs. | 02-19-2015 |
Craig W. Marion, San Jose, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20140251799 | Film Deposition Apparatus with Low Plasma Damage and Low Processing Temperature - A deposition system includes a magnetron sputter deposition source that includes a backing frame that includes a window and a closed loop around the window. The backing frame includes inside surfaces towards the window, one or more sputtering targets mounted on inside surfaces of the backing frame, and one or more magnets mounted on outside surfaces of the backing frame. The one or more sputtering targets include sputtering surfaces that define internal walls of the window. The one or more magnets can produce a magnetic field near the one or more sputtering surfaces. A substrate includes a deposition surface oriented towards the window in the backing frame. The deposition surface receives sputtering material(s) from the one or more sputtering targets. | 09-11-2014 |
Danny M. Marion, Wildwood, MO US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100138913 | MESSAGE ADMINISTRATION SYSTEM - Methods and systems for message administration are described. In one embodiment, an application request for an application associated with an administration tool may be accessed. The application request may be associated with a user. The application may be deployed on a system machine. A particular access level of a plurality of access levels may be identified for the user on the administration tool. The particular access level may identify functionality of the administration tool available to the user. A determination of whether to allow processing of the application request based on the particular access level may be made. When the application request meets the particular access level, communication with the system machine from the administration tool may be made based on the application request. The system machine may be capable of processing the application request. Additional methods and systems are disclosed. | 06-03-2010 |
Duane Marion, Superior, CO US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20160120589 | RF OUTPUT STAGE SWITCHING MECHANISM - An electrosurgical unit including a radio frequency generator configured to generate electrosurgical energy. The radio frequency generator includes a first receptacle configured to electrically couple with an electrosurgical hand piece configured to deliver bipolar radiofrequency energy. A second receptacle is included and configured to electrically couple with an electrosurgical hand piece configured to deliver monopolar radiofrequency energy. The radiofrequency generator includes a relay circuit configured to allow simultaneous radiofrequency energy delivery to the electrosurgical hand pieces in the first receptacle and the second receptacle. | 05-05-2016 |
Duane W. Marion, Portsmouth, NH US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20150351824 | TEST FIXTURE FOR AN ELECTROSURGICAL DEVICE - The present disclosure provides a system including a test fixture for an electrosurgical device. Embodiments of the test fixture may include a tissue carriage for mounting or loading a tissue sample thereon, a device mount for mounting a test device, a linear actuator for regulating a tissue incision or therapy speed and a force transducer for measuring a tissue incision or therapy force. | 12-10-2015 |
Duane W. Marion, Pleasanton, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20140257279 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS RELATED TO ELECTROSURGICAL WANDS - Electrosurgical wands. At least some of the illustrative embodiments are electrosurgical wands having features that reduce contact of tissue with an active electrode of a wand, decrease the likelihood of clogging, and/or increase the visibility within surgical field. For example, wands in accordance with at least some embodiments may comprise standoffs, either along the outer perimeter of the active electrode, or through the main aperture in the active electrode, to reduce tissue contact. Wands in accordance with at least some embodiments may implement slots on the active electrodes to increase bubble aspiration to help keep the visual field at the surgical site clear. Wands in accordance with at least some embodiments may implement aspiration flow pathways within the wand that increase in cross-sectional area to reduce the likelihood of clogging. | 09-11-2014 |
20140336630 | ELECTROSURGICAL SYSTEMS AND METHODS - System and methods of an electrosurgical controller having multiple modes of operation that are configured for treatment of a specific targeted tissue type and the electrosurgical effect desired where the treatment and effect are provided by a single controller and an electrosurgical probe. The electrosurgical controller includes an integrated fluid control apparatus or pump where activation of the controller allows for selective energy delivery and corresponding fluid volume flow rates. The electrosurgical probe includes a fluid transport lumen and is in communication with the controller and the pump for operation of the probe in the various user selected modes with accompanying energy delivery and fluid control directed to the desired treatment and surgical effect. | 11-13-2014 |
Eric Marion, Cambridge, MA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20120279812 | Methods and apparatus for a reconfigurable surface - In exemplary implementations of this invention, a pin based mechanism creates physical three dimensional contoured surfaces from a CAD input. When the digital design is downloaded into the device a pin array is collectively actuated to the desired geometry. An optional rubber interpolation layer is held onto the tops of steel pins to prevent undesired dimpling of the surface caused by the discrete nature of the pin array. A single mechanically actuated plate moves all of the pins in the pin array. The device works by pulling all of the closely packed steel pins simultaneously in one direction via a moving plate. As the pins move, they are individually braked and held in position by a phase-changing brake array, integrated with input circuitry. When the plate reaches the end of its stroke, all pins are in the proper configuration. | 11-08-2012 |
Eric A. Marion, Decatur, IL US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20080286410 | Production of Resistant Starch Product - A process for producing a starch comprises treating a feed starch that comprises amylopectin with glucanotransferase to produce a chain-extended starch, treating the chain-extended starch with a debranching enzyme to produce a starch product that comprises amylose fragments, crystallizing at least part of the starch product, heating the starch product in the presence of moisture, treating the starch product with alpha-amylase, and washing the starch product to remove at least some non-crystallized starch. The product of this process has a relatively high total dietary fiber content. | 11-20-2008 |
20100252031 | Enzyme-Resistant Starch and Method for Its Production - A process for producing an enzyme-resistant starch uses an aqueous feed composition that comprises (i) starch that contains at least about 50% by weight amylose, (ii) water, and (iii) alcohol. The concentration of starch in the feed composition is between about 5% and about 50% by weight, and the pH of the feed composition is between about 3.5 and about 6.5. In a first heating step, the feed composition is heated to a temperature between about 130-170° C. for about 0.1-3.0 hours. The feed composition is cooled to a temperature between about 4-70° C. for about 0.1-6.0 hours. In a second heating step, the feed composition is heated to a temperature between about 110-150° C. for about 0.1-10.0 hours. The starch is separated from the majority of the water and alcohol and is dried. | 10-07-2010 |
Gregory E. Marion, St. Paul Park, MN US
Jason Marion, Glenville, NY US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20160027620 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ESC CHARGE CONTROL FOR WAFER CLAMPING - A plasma processing method and apparatus are provided in which current spikes associated with application of a voltage to an electrostatic chuck (ESC) are minimized or reduced when the processing plasma is present. According to an example, the voltage is applied to the ESC after the processing plasma is struck, however the voltage is ramped or increased in a step-wise manner to achieve the desired final ESC voltage. In an alternate embodiment, the ESC voltage is at least partially applied before striking of the plasma for processing the wafer. By reducing current spikes associated with application of the voltage to the ESC during the presence of the processing plasma, transfer or deposition of particles on the wafer can be reduced. | 01-28-2016 |
Jay Stuart Marion, Pearl City, HI US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20080282940 | Mobile device bed desk - A mobile device bed desk both functional and decorative. An inverted yoke shaped platform of some thickness supported by it's own legs and additional legs inserted into openings at varying locations so as to give opportunity for adjustment for angle and height of the working plane of the platform and thereby placing the attached optional device at an optimal position for use. The platform is provided with cutout openings and access slots in various locations to provide a convenient option for positioning and holding electrical and peripheral device cords associated with the operation of the attached optional device. In addition said platform is provided with cutout opening at strategic locations to facilitate the cooling of the attached optional device. Applied to the surface of the platform at various locations is a textured material to allow the possible use of a computer human interface device (computer mouse). Adjustable pegs at various locations are strategically located to facilitate the positioning of the attached optional device. A means of bonding is provided for the attachment of the removable legs to the platform when in storage configuration. | 11-20-2008 |
Jeffrey Michael Marion, San Jose, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100269036 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DESIGNING AND GENERATING ONLINE STATIONERY - A computer-implemented method for designing an online stationery is described. One embodiment of the computer-implemented method comprises: defining a plurality of textboxes, each of the textboxes comprising text and/or variable codes, coordinate data defining textbox positioning, and a style class defining font, font size and/or font color; defining a layout comprising specific textboxes from the plurality of textboxes; defining a global template comprising one or more of the layouts; extracting metadata from a file or other content provided by a stationery designer; and generating a product template using information contained in the global template and the metadata extracted from the file. | 10-21-2010 |
Jill Marie Marion, Sparta, NJ US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20110298179 | Bundle Board - Keeping all cultures in mind, the present invention, the Bundle Board game, is an exciting guessing game that can be played by an unlimited amount of players each time one is played. The only items that players use to participate in the game are the actual game board, and a writing utensil. The actual game board is made of thick paper or poster board, and it has a game table printed on its surface in the center, which is comprised of columns, rows and column titles. It also has a decorative surface surrounding the game table, and at times even appearing all over the surface including behind the table. | 12-08-2011 |
John Marion, Annandale, VA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20140298469 | SYSTEM FOR DETECTING, ANALYZING, AND CONTROLLING INFILTRATION OF COMPUTER AND NETWORK SYSTEMS - A method for detecting and manipulating a malicious actor/communication on a computer network or system. The method includes the steps of incorporating one or more synthetic vulnerabilities into the computer system at distinct locations, where each synthetic vulnerability presents an opportunity for exploitation by a malicious actor/communication, detecting an exploitation of one of the vulnerabilities by an actor, analyzing the actor to determine if the actor is a malicious actor/communication; and manipulating the malicious actor/communication. A computer program on a storage medium is also disclosed. | 10-02-2014 |
John L. Marion, West Simsbury, CT US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090211500 | AIR-FIRED CO2 CAPTURE READY CIRCULATING FLUIDIZED BED HEAT GENERATION WITH A REACTOR SUBSYSTEM - A combustor | 08-27-2009 |
20090211503 | AIR-FIRED CO2 CAPTURE READY CIRCULATING FLUIDIZED BED STEAM GENERATORS - A combustor | 08-27-2009 |
Joseph B. Marion, Santa Barbara, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100062080 | Elemental indium and indium compounds suitable for human, mammal, fowl and reptilian nutrition - This patent relates to the use of safe forms of pure elemental indium and associated compounds approximately ¼ to 1 mg. per 50 pounds of body weight in a water-soluble liquid solution taken away from other foods orally into the mouth and stomach to enhance human, mammal, fowl, and reptile nutrition and metabolism. This use of indium may be the greatest nutritional discovery of the 21st century, raising human and mammal DNA glandular powers to new heights of performance and anti-aging disease resistance formerly thought unattainable. This is especially important at this stage of evolution to advance human mentality and gland functions to better deal with the over-stimulation of expanding informations, moral choices, increased pollutants, and stresses of modern society. | 03-11-2010 |
Josh Marion, Seattle, WA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20130208085 | Systems and Methods for Generating Video Imagery for a Jewelry Item - Apparatus, article of manufacture and method for generating video imagery for a jewelry item that comprise capturing a plurality of images of a jewelry item with a microscope device. The microscope device comprises a customized mold that is attached to a rotational device. The customized mold securely holds the jewelry item. The rotational device is capable of rotating around the jewelry item in a 360 rotation. The microscope device also comprises a camera that is integrated into the microscope device, in which the camera is capable of capturing digital imagery of the jewelry item. A composite image of the jewelry item is generated from the plurality of images. The composite image is transmitted to a remote device. | 08-15-2013 |
20130218714 | Apparatus, Article of Manufacture, and Methods for Recommending a Jewelry Item - Apparatus, article of manufacture and methods for recommending a jewelry item that comprise receiving, at a jewelry interface, user-input data regarding: a selection of at least one jewelry item. The at least one jewelry item comprises a plurality of characteristics. User-input data also includes an indication of a level of importance for at least one characteristic of a jewelry item. Each level of importance corresponds to a co-efficient. An ideal profile is computed based in part on the selection of the at least one jewelry item and the indication of the level of importance, an ideal profile. A matching algorithm is applied to a plurality of jewelry items stored in an inventory. Based on the matching algorithm, at least one recommended jewelry item is identified as most closely matching the ideal profile. An indication of the at least one recommended jewelry item is transmitted. | 08-22-2013 |
20130226646 | Apparatus, Article of Manufacture, and Methods for In-Store Preview of an Online Jewelry Item - Apparatus, article of manufacture and method for the in-store preview of an on-line jewelry item that comprises receiving, from a user on a remote device, a request for an in-store preview of at least one jewelry item. The at least one jewelry item is available for purchase on-line. A recommendation of at least one location that is available for the in-store preview is transmitted. A selection of a location and an appointment time for the in-store preview is received. A monetary payment to hold the requested jewelry item is requested. The monetary payment is a percentage of a price of the jewelry item. A request to ship the at least one jewelry item to the location of the in-store preview is transmitted. | 08-29-2013 |
Kenneth Orvin Marion, Greensboro, NC US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090024675 | ONLINE TOOL FOR REGISTERING MEDIA - A system and methodology that facilitates online registration of portable electronic media containing sensitive information is provided. The system tracks, collects and logs information associated with the media shipments and generates detailed reports. Furthermore, the system analyzes the information collected and reported to measure accountability and to calculate risk. The system provides consolidated, comprehensive information about media containing sensitive data shipped outside an organization. Additionally, the system facilitates risk management while tracking and reporting compliance around most any media activity. | 01-22-2009 |
Mark Marion, Boulder, CO US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100044320 | CHEMICAL REACTORS - A system includes a first source including a first reactant; a second source including a second reactant capable of reacting with the first reactant to form a first product; and a reactor. The reactor includes a first element having a wall connecting a first point and a second point, the wall extending more than 180° around the first point; and a second element movably engaged with the first element to define a reconfigurable reaction chamber capable of being in fluid communication with the first and second reactants. | 02-25-2010 |
Neal R. Marion, Georgetown, TX US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20120150985 | VIOS Cluster Alert Framework - In a data processing system including a virtual I/O server (VIOS) cluster and multiple logical partitions (LPARs), at least one VIOS of the VIOS cluster performs functions of: receiving first registration information from one or more entities within the VIOS cluster; registering, based on the first registration information, a handler associated with a first message type; responsive to receiving second registration information, registering, based on the second registration information, a listener associated with a second message type; receiving a first message associated with a first alert event of the cluster; determining, based on the first message, that the handler is associated with the first message type; and calling the handler. In one embodiment, the handler is associated with a pointer to a subroutine, and registering the handler includes storing the pointer in a data structure that associates the handler with the first message type. | 06-14-2012 |
20140129716 | MOBILITY OPERATION RESOURCE ALLOCATION - According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a method and technique for mobility operation resource allocation is disclosed. The method includes: receiving a request to migrate a running application from a first machine to a second machine; displaying an adjustable resource allocation mobility setting interface indicating a plurality of mobility settings comprising at least one performance-based mobility setting and at least one concurrency-based mobility setting; receiving, via the interface, a selection of a mobility setting defining a resource allocation to utilize for the migration; and migrating the running application from the first machine to the second machine utilizing resources as set by the selected mobility setting. | 05-08-2014 |
20140129958 | MOBILITY OPERATION RESOURCE ALLOCATION - According to one aspect of the present disclosure a system and technique for mobility operation resource allocation is disclosed. The system includes a first machine having a running application, and a management console operable to manage migrating the running application from the first machine to a second machine. The management console is operable to: display an interface indicating a plurality of selectable mobility settings, each mobility setting corresponding to a desired resource allocation to utilize for the migration; receive via the interface, a selection of a mobility setting to apply for migrating the running application; and initiate migration of the running application from the first machine to the second machine utilizing resources as set by the selected mobility setting. | 05-08-2014 |
20150020064 | Utilizing Client Resources During Mobility Operations - A mechanism is provided n a data processing system for logical partition migration. Responsive to a virtual machine monitor initiating a logical partition migration operation to move a logical partition from a source system to a destination system, the mechanism reallocates a portion of processing resources from the logical partition to the virtual machine monitor. The virtual machine monitor uses the portion of processing resources to effect the logical partition migration operation. Responsive to completion of the logical partition migration operation, the mechanism returns the portion of processing resources to the logical partition. | 01-15-2015 |
20150020068 | Utilizing Client Resources During Mobility Operations - A mechanism is provided n a data processing system for logical partition migration. Responsive to a virtual machine monitor initiating a logical partition migration operation to move a logical partition from a source system to a destination system, the mechanism reallocates a portion of processing resources from the logical partition to the virtual machine monitor. The virtual machine monitor uses the portion of processing resources to effect the logical partition migration operation. Responsive to completion of the logical partition migration operation, the mechanism returns the portion of processing resources to the logical partition. | 01-15-2015 |
20150040126 | Utilizing Multiple Memory Pools During Mobility Operations - A mechanism is provided in a data processing system for performing a logical partition migration utilizing multiple paths. Responsive to a virtual machine monitor initiating a logical partition migration operation to move a logical partition from a source system to a destination system, the mechanism allocates a plurality of memory pools and a plurality of threads from a mover service partition to the virtual machine monitor. The virtual machine monitor performs the logical partition migration operation utilizing each of the plurality of threads to transfer a corresponding one of the plurality of memory pools from the source system to the destination system to effect the logical partition migration operation. | 02-05-2015 |
20150040128 | Utilizing Multiple Memory Pools During Mobility Operations - A mechanism is provided in a data processing system for performing a logical partition migration utilizing multiple paths. Responsive to a virtual machine monitor initiating a logical partition migration operation to move a logical partition from a source system to a destination system, the mechanism allocates a plurality of memory pools and a plurality of threads from a mover service partition to the virtual machine monitor. The virtual machine monitor performs the logical partition migration operation utilizing each of the plurality of threads to transfer a corresponding one of the plurality of memory pools from the source system to the destination system to effect the logical partition migration operation. | 02-05-2015 |
20150046589 | Utilizing Multiple Mobile Service Partitions During Mobility Operations - A mechanism is provided in a data processing system for performing a logical partition migration utilizing multiple mover service partition pairs. Responsive to a virtual machine monitor initiating a logical partition migration operation to move a logical partition from a source system to a destination system, the mechanism establishes a plurality of input/output paths between a plurality of mover service partition pairs. The virtual machine monitor performs the logical partition migration operation using the plurality of mover service partition pairs to transfer a memory image of the logical partition from the source system to the destination system to effect the logical partition migration operation. | 02-12-2015 |
Neal Richard Marion, Georgetown, TX US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090024947 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR APPENDING A GROUP OF FILES TO FILES ON A CLIPBOARD OF A DESKTOP - A system, apparatus and method of appending a group of files to files on a clipboard of a desktop are provided. The system, apparatus and method include displaying a first window having an option that allows a group of files to be appended to files on the clipboard and asserting the option to append the files. The first window is ordinarily displayed after at least one file has been copied onto the clipboard and a second file is selected to be copied. In the case where at least one file has not already been copied onto the clipboard, a second window is displayed. The second window has an option that allows only one file or group of files to be copied onto the clipboard. The first window further contains an option that allows a file or a group of files to replace file or files already copied on the clipboard. | 01-22-2009 |
20090077468 | METHOD OF SWITCHING INTERNET PERSONAS BASED ON URL - A method of communicating with a remote site on a network by establishing different user personas respectively associated with different remote sites on the network, each user persona containing one or more attributes used in accessing the remote sites, and then accessing a specific one of the remote sites using the attributes in a specific one of the user personas that is associated with the specific remote site. The specific remote site can be associated with the specific user persona by a universal resource locator (URL), e.g., for web sites on the Internet, and the accessing is automatically performed in response to matching of the URL of the specific remote site to the URL associated with the specific user persona. A default persona can be used for any remote site having no specifically associated user persona. | 03-19-2009 |
20120246517 | PROVIDING FIRST FIELD DATA CAPTURE IN A VIRTUAL INPUT/OUTPUT SERVER (VIOS) CLUSTER ENVIRONMENT WITH CLUSTER-AWARE VIOSES - A first virtual I/O server (VIOS) provides a cluster aware (CA) operating system (OS) executing on a processor resource of the first VIOS to register the first VIOS within a VIOS cluster. The first VIOS comprises a first field/failure data capture (FFDC) module that executes within the first VIOS and performs the functions of: receiving from an event listener a signal indicating that an FFFDC event/condition has been detected by the first VIOS; and automatically transmitting FFDC data to the shared storage repository for storage of the FFDC data within the shared storage repository. The FFDC module further performs the functions of: transmitting to one or more second VIOSes within the VIOS cluster, one or more messages to inform the one or more second VIOSes of an occurrence of the FFDC event/condition that was detected by the first VIOS. | 09-27-2012 |
Nedra Marion, Omaha, NE US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20150250361 | Deformable Product Extraction Tool - A product extraction tool may include, but is not limited to: an inelastically deformable handle portion; and one or more product engaging portions coupled to the inelastically deformable handle portion. A product extraction tool may include, but is not limited to: a handle portion; at least one substantially planar structure coupled to a first end of the handle portion; and at least one structure defining a recess coupled to a second end of the handle portion. A system for extracting product from a container may include, but is not limited to: at least one container including a product; and at least one product extraction tool comprising, the at least one product extraction tool comprising: an inelastically deformable handle portion; and one or more product engaging portions coupled to the inelastically deformable handle portion. | 09-10-2015 |
Patrick L. Marion, Adrian, MI US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100102068 | FUEL TANK AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME - A fuel tank having a top shell with an outwardly extending flange about its outer periphery and a bottom shell also having an outwardly extending flange about its outer periphery. The top and bottom shells are dimensioned so that, with the top shell positioned on top of the bottom shell, an outer peripheral portion of the top shell flange flatly abuts against an outer peripheral portion of the bottom shell flange and these outer peripheral portions are secured together. A component support has an outer edge portion sandwiched in between the flanges at a position spaced inwardly from the flange outer peripheral portions. The flanges and the outer edge portion of the component support are then bent to a plane oblique to the component support to thereby mechanically lock the outer edge portion of the component support and the flanges together. | 04-29-2010 |
Paul Jacques Marion, Florence, KY US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20080233035 | Method of Selecting Silicon Having Improved Performance - Chemical grade silicon metalloid having improved performance in the direct process for making organohalosilanes is selected by (A) measuring the temperature of each batch of silicon metalloid during both the refing and the casting of the silicon metalloid; (B) measuring the elemental impurity levels in each batch of the silicon metalloid after refining of the silicon metalloid; (C) predicting the properties of the slag phase produced during refining of the silicon metalloid, based on equilibrium calculations, using the elemental impurity levels and the measured temperatures of each batch of silicon metalloid; and (D) selecting a chemical grade silicon metalloid for use in the direct process for making organohalsilanes, based upon the predicted slag properties; such that the slag density, the viscosity, and the melting point of the slag, are within acceptable and predetermined ranges for each individual batch. | 09-25-2008 |
Ronald Louis Marion, Yadkinville, NC US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20130196537 | PANEL MOUNTED CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY - A connector assembly for mounting to a panel includes a cap connector having a cap housing, a cap terminal block held in the cap housing and holding a plurality of cap terminals and a mounting clip coupled to the cap housing to secure the cap housing to the panel. The cap housing has an inner shroud, an inner flange surrounding the inner shroud and an outer flange extending outward from the inner flange. The inner flange has panel retention features extending therefrom. The inner shroud is loaded through an opening in the panel until the panel retention features engage the panel and temporarily secure the cap housing to the panel between the panel retention features and the outer flange. The mounting clip is coupled to the cap housing to secure the cap housing to the panel between the mounting clip and the outer flange. | 08-01-2013 |
20140148052 | HEADER ASSEMBLY - A header assembly includes a conductive outer housing holding a center contact and a dielectric body. The outer housing has a rear shell and an outer contact extending forward from the rear shell. The outer contact has a catch extending therefrom positioned forward of the rear shell. The header assembly includes a nose cone coupled to the outer contact. The nose cone is manufactured from a plastic material. The nose cone surrounds the outer contact. The nose cone has keying ribs along an exterior thereof. The nose cone has a latch engaging the catch to secure the nose cone to the outer housing. | 05-29-2014 |
Sebastien Marion, Durham, NC US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100255498 | METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING COMPOUNDS THAT REGULATE BETA-ARRESTIN SIGNALING COMPLEXES - A method of screening a candidate compound for βArrestin mediated anti-G protein coupled receptor signaling activity is comprises: (a) contacting said candidate compound to a βArrestin signaling complex or a constituent thereof, under conditions in which a signaling complex is formed; and then (b) detecting the presence or absence of disruption of said signaling complex, disruption of said complex indicating said compound has βArrestin mediated anti-G protein coupled receptor signaling activity. Compositions and kits for carrying out the method are also described. | 10-07-2010 |
Steven Scott Marion, Bethleham, GA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20130167948 | Anti-Theft Assembly - An anti-theft assembly for preventing illegal access to a water shut-off point of a commercial flush valve assembly is disclosed. The anti-theft assembly is comprised of a boxed configuration formed and dimensioned for installation in both a left and right oriented flush valve assembly with lock access holes positioned to hold a lock between the plumbing fixtures and the wall. | 07-04-2013 |
Tucker J. Marion, Holliston, MA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090184527 | MUSCLE AND CARDIOVASCULAR STRAIN REDUCING SNOW SHOVEL - The snow shovel described herein allows maximum efficiency by using the natural mechanical advantage of placing the load on a specially configured shovel head. The shovel has the ability to push snow (like a snowplow) and also to lift and dump, maximizing the use of the ground as a point of leverage. | 07-23-2009 |
20090217471 | Brush Assembly - The invention pertains to a novel brush assembly having a plurality of interchangeable brush heads and handles and corresponding method for use. The brush assembly further comprises a plurality of abrasive mechanisms, namely suspension bristles and working springs, capable of effectively cleaning a surface without scoring or otherwise damaging the surface. The invention may be particularly useful for cleaning grills and ovens. The invention may also be useful for cleaning, abrading, scraping, cutting, shaping, adding texture to, removing a material from, otherwise preparing any surface including wooden, metal or ceramic surfaces. | 09-03-2009 |
20100186183 | ICE SCRAPER - A hand held scraper tool adapted to remove debris from a surface. The scrapper tool includes a body, handle and a plurality of abraders. In one embodiment, the abraders may be configured as a highly flexible cantilevered structure. In another embodiment, the abraders may be configured as a brush that creates a water impermeable barrier. | 07-29-2010 |
20110131747 | ICE SCRAPER - A hand held scraper tool adapted to remove debris from a surface. The scrapper tool includes a body, handle and a plurality of abraders. At least one of the abraders can be configured as a highly flexible cantilever structure. | 06-09-2011 |
20120023689 | SCRAPER ASSEMBLY - The invention pertains to a novel scraper assembly having a plurality of interchangeable scraper heads and handles and corresponding method for use. The scraper assembly further comprises a plurality of abrasive mechanisms, namely spring bristles, coiled springs, chainmail abraders and wire cloth abraders capable of effectively cleaning a surface without scoring or otherwise damaging the surface. The invention may be particularly useful for cleaning grills and ovens. Additionally, the invention may also be useful for shaping, adding texture to, stripping materials from or otherwise preparing a surface, including wood, metal or ceramic surfaces. | 02-02-2012 |
20120028551 | SCRAPER ASSEMBLY - The invention pertains to a novel scraper assembly having a plurality of interchangeable scraper heads and handles and corresponding method for use. The scraper assembly further comprises a plurality of abrasive mechanisms, namely spring bristles, coiled springs, chainmail abraders and wire cloth abraders capable of effectively cleaning a surface without scoring or otherwise damaging the surface. The invention may be particularly useful for cleaning grills and ovens. Additionally, the invention may also be useful for shaping, adding texture to, stripping materials from or otherwise preparing a surface, including wood, metal or ceramic surfaces. | 02-02-2012 |
20120028554 | SCRAPER ASSEMBLY - The invention pertains to a novel scraper assembly having a plurality of interchangeable scraper heads and handles and corresponding method for use. The scraper assembly further comprises a plurality of abrasive mechanisms, namely spring bristles, coiled springs, chainmail abraders and wire cloth abraders capable of effectively cleaning a surface without scoring or otherwise damaging the surface. The invention may be particularly useful for cleaning grills and ovens. Additionally, the invention may also be useful for shaping, adding texture to, stripping materials from or otherwise preparing a surface, including wood, metal or ceramic surfaces. | 02-02-2012 |
20140206267 | SCRAPER ASSEMBLY - The invention pertains to a novel scraper assembly having a plurality of interchangeable scraper heads and handles and corresponding method for use. The scraper assembly further comprises a plurality of abrasive mechanisms, namely spring bristles, coiled springs, chainmail abraders and wire cloth abraders capable of effectively cleaning a surface without scoring or otherwise damaging the surface. The invention may be particularly useful for cleaning grills and ovens. Additionally, the invention may also be useful for shaping, adding texture to, stripping materials from or otherwise preparing a surface, including wood, metal or ceramic surfaces. | 07-24-2014 |
Tyler Clay Marion, Raleigh, NC US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20140261199 | DEVICES AND SYSTEMS FOR LIMITING FEED VOLUME DISPOSED INTO A PLURALITY OF TANDEM FEED BOOT UNLOADERS INTO A FEED PATH(S), AND RELATED METHODS - Devices and systems for limiting feed volume dispensed into a plurality of tandem feed boot unloaders into one or more feed paths and related methods are disclosed. A core system is provided that are disposed in the feed path through each of the tandem feed boot unloaders in a center portion of an auger supported by a bearing assembly. Feed housings are configured to direct feed into the boot unloaders and into the auger. The feed is moved by the auger as a result of rotation of the auger about the bearing assembly. The core system provided herein limits and regulates the amount of feed that can enter each boot unloader by occupying space within a center portion of the auger that passes through each boot unloader, thus making it less likely that the auger will become clogged and be constrained from moving feed in the feed path. | 09-18-2014 |
William Marion, Searcy, AR US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20140263384 | FOOD PACKAGE - Packages for the stable display and storage of foodstuffs. Re-closeable foodstuff package are provided that include a container and a lid. The lid has a base with three feet. The feet support the package when placed horizontally. One of the feet forms a lip in the base of the container that provides stability to the package when it is displayed in a near-vertical position. Additionally, the lip allows the packages to be stacked stably while in a horizontal position to allow for easy shipping of quantities of the packages to stores for sale. | 09-18-2014 |
20150291308 | FOOD PACKAGE - Packages for the stable display and storage of foodstuffs. Re-closeable foodstuff package are provided that include a container and a lid. A front wall has a negative draft angle to the base of the container. The negative draft angle of the wall and a rim of the container enable the package to be displayed in a vertical or near vertical orientation. Additionally, a lip and front edge near the base of the container allows the packages to be stacked stably while in a horizontal position to allow for easy shipping of quantities of the packages to stores for sale. | 10-15-2015 |