O'Brien, TX
Aaron Patrick O'Brien, Austin, TX US
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20160042405 | Providing a Grace Period for Payment of a Delinquent Advertising Account - Methods and systems are described for identifying a likelihood that a client will provide payment for an overdue balance associated with the client's account and ranting a grace period to the client in which to provide the payment. This permits a client to provide payment for an overdue balance that may have been unintentional without an interruption of the services rendered to the client. Factors used to determine whether to grant the grace period include financial characteristics of the client's account. In the example of an advertiser using a social networking system to serve ads, social engagement of the advertiser can also be used to determine whether to grant a grace period. | 02-11-2016 |
Angela O'Brien, San Antonio, TX US
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20140138384 | Waterproof Crush Resistant Compartment - A protective container for use as a luggage insert to protect fragile or delicate cargo is provided. The protective container is essentially watertight and crush resistant. The protective container comprises a base portion, a gasket, and a lid portion. As the lid portion engages the base portion, the gasket is compressed thereby creating a watertight seal. | 05-22-2014 |
Carol Ann O'Brien, Austin, TX US
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20140325782 | CONTAINER TO HOLD A TACKY, MULTI-LAYER DEBRIS COLLECTOR MAT - A container for a tacky, multi-layer debris collector mat is disclosed. The container may include tabs to non-permanently secure a tacky, multi-layer debris collector mat. The container may be split into multiple sections for ease of use and transportation. A unique method of connecting the container sections together is also disclosed. | 11-06-2014 |
David P. O'Brien, Houston, TX US
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20130291567 | Regasification Plant - Methods and systems for regasifiing LNG are provided. A method for regasifying liquefied natural gas (LNG) includes providing heat to a LNG regasification process from a power plant. If the heat is not sufficient, additional heat can be provided to the LNG regasification process from a cooling tower operated in a warming tower configuration. | 11-07-2013 |
Janice Margaret O'Brien, Round Rock, TX US
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20100064364 | Method for Creating Multiple Virtualized Operating System Environments - A method of processing multiple workload using virtualized operating system environments. The creation of a new user in a global operating system may automatically cause the creation of a working partition (WPAR) instance. The user will be associated with the WPAR instance and a virtualized operating system environment will be created from the global operating system within the WPAR instance. Within the WPAR instance, the user may be assigned a root identification which enables the user to have root access privileges to perform operations or processes that may only be performed by a root user. The removal of a user from the system also results in the deletion of the associated WPAR. | 03-11-2010 |
Kari Ann O'Brien, Austin, TX US
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20100325368 | SHARED MEMORY HAVING MULTIPLE ACCESS CONFIGURATIONS - An apparatus includes a first processor that accesses memory according to a first clock frequency, a second processor that accesses memory according to a second clock frequency, and a memory device is configurable to selectively operate according to the first clock frequency or the second clock frequency. A memory controller enables dynamic configuration of organization of the memory device to allow a first portion of the memory device to be accessed by the first processor according to the first clock frequency and a second portion of the memory device to be accessed by the second processor according to the second clock frequency. | 12-23-2010 |
Kelly O'Brien, Houston, TX US
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20140099084 | Downhole Wellbore Heating System and Method - Embodiments of the invention provide systems and methods for heating a wellbore environment. One or more electric heating cables are attached to an elongated support member, such as a wire rope, so that the support member receives and relieves the heating cables of a mechanical load. The attachment may be with two-piece clamps spaced at regular intervals along the support member. The heating cables and support member may be disposed in coiled tubing within the wellbore. The coiled tubing can be pressure-sealed and filled with a dielectric fluid. The heating cables and support member can be attached to a cable hang-off having a plurality of wedge-shaped slips that cooperate with a bowl to form a pinching member that grips the support member and suspends the support member and heating cables in the wellbore. The methods include methods for manufacturing and installing the heating apparatus. | 04-10-2014 |
Mark R. O'Brien, Carrollton, TX US
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20090275330 | WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM THAT SUPPORTS MULTIPLE STANDARDS, MULTIPLE PROTOCOL REVISIONS, MULTIPLE EXTENDED SERVICES AND MULTIPLE EXTENDED SERVICES DELIVERY OPTIONS AND METHOD OF OPERATION THEREFOR - A wireless communication system facilitates communication with subscribing units within a respective service area that supports at least one communication protocol revision. The system communicates with a subscribing unit operating within a respective service area to determine the communication protocol revisions supported by the subscribing unit. Subsequently, the subscribing unit and base station communicate according to a supported communication protocol revision. The base station and subscribing unit further communicate to indicate extended services supported by the subscribing unit and the methods of delivering the extended services to the subscribing unit. The extended services include caller line ID, message waiting indications and short message services among other extended services. In addition to a base station, the wireless communication system may include a mobile switching center that is in communication with the base station. The mobile switching center includes a visitor location register that records communication protocol revisions of the subscribing unit. | 11-05-2009 |
Michael F. O'Brien, Plano, TX US
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20100268232 | DELIVERY SYSTEMS, TOOLS, AND METHODS OF USE - A covering for delivering a substance or material to a surgical site is provided. The covering, with substance provided therein, may be referred to as a delivery system. Generally, the covering may be a single or multi-compartment structure capable of at least partially retaining a substance provided therein until the covering is placed at a surgical site. Upon placement, the covering may facilitate transfer of the substance or surrounding materials. For example, the substance may be released (actively or passively) to the surgical site. The covering may participate in, control, or otherwise adjust the release of the substance. In various embodiments, the covering is suitable for a variety of procedure specific uses. Implantation tools may be provided for placing the covering at a surgical site. Kits may be provided including variously sized or shaped coverings and one or more tools for use in placing the covering. | 10-21-2010 |
20110054408 | DELIVERY SYSTEMS, DEVICES, TOOLS, AND METHODS OF USE - A covering for delivering a substance or material to a surgical site is provided. The covering, with substance provided therein, may be referred to as a delivery system. Generally, the covering may be a single or multi-compartment structure capable of at least partially retaining a substance provided therein until the covering is placed at a surgical site. Upon placement, the covering may facilitate transfer of the substance or surrounding materials. For example, the substance may be released (actively or passively) to the surgical site. The covering may participate in, control, or otherwise adjust the release of the substance. In various embodiments, the covering is suitable for a variety of procedure specific uses. Implantation tools may be provided for placing the covering at a surgical site. Kits may be provided including variously sized or shaped coverings and one or more tools for use in placing the covering. | 03-03-2011 |
Owen B. O'Brien, Austin, TX US
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20160103755 | Sequentially Constructive Model of Computation - System and method for validating a program under a specified model of computation. The model of computation may be related to the synchronous statechart model of computation. A program may be received that specifies a plurality of operations using a variable within a logical tick such that the variable has multiple values within the logical tick. The program may be statically analyzed according to a specified model of computation that specifies program execution based on logical ticks, which may include determining that the program has deterministic semantics that specify deterministic results for each logical tick during execution of the program, including specifying deterministic results of the plurality of operations performed within the logical tick. The program may be validated in accordance with the specified model of computation in response to the determining. Such techniques may allow validation of a larger set of programs than conventional models while maintaining deterministic results. | 04-14-2016 |
20160103760 | Sequentially Constructive Model of Computation - System and method for validating a program under a specified model of computation. The model of computation may be related to the synchronous statechart model of computation. A program may be received that specifies a plurality of operations using a variable within a logical tick such that the variable has multiple values within the logical tick. The program may be statically analyzed according to a specified model of computation that specifies program execution based on logical ticks, which may include determining that the program has deterministic semantics that specify deterministic results for each logical tick during execution of the program, including specifying deterministic results of the plurality of operations performed within the logical tick. The program may be validated in accordance with the specified model of computation in response to the determining. Such techniques may allow validation of a larger set of programs than conventional models while maintaining deterministic results. | 04-14-2016 |
Paul O'Brien, Arlington, TX US
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20130265749 | MODULAR FLASHLIGHT SYSTEM - A modular flashlight and a modular flashlight system are provided. In one example, the modular flashlight includes a base configuration that can be modified with a modular extension unit. | 10-10-2013 |
20150267882 | MODULAR FLASHLIGHT SYSTEM - A modular flashlight and a modular flashlight system are provided. In one example, the modular flashlight includes a base configuration that can be modified with a modular extension unit. | 09-24-2015 |
Robert O'Brien, Katy, TX US
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20090101336 | DEVICE AND SYSTEM FOR WELL COMPLETION AND CONTROL AND METHOD FOR COMPLETING AND CONTROLLING A WELL - A drill-in liner assembly including a tubular and a plurality of substantially radially oriented openings in the tubular arranged in a pattern; the pattern selected to substantially maintain torsional strength of the tubular while facilitating in-flow of target fluid. Also including a plurality of beaded matrix plugs disposed within one or more of the plurality of openings such that torsional load placed upon the plurality of openings in the tubular is borne by the plugs. An erosion resistant filtering arrangement including a tubular, a plurality of openings in the tubular arranged in a pattern, and a plurality of beaded matrix plugs disposed within one or more of the plurality of openings. | 04-23-2009 |
20140166284 | COMPLETION SYSTEM FOR ACCOMODATING LARGER SCREEN ASSEMBLIES - A completion system, including a tubular string initially having an substantially constant first dimension and configured to include at least one unexpanded portion having the first dimension and at least one expanded portion having a second dimension larger than the first dimension. The tubular string has at least one opening therein formed at the at least one expanded portion. At least one screen assembly is included having a third dimension and positioned radially adjacent the at least one expanded portion. A radial clearance is formed between the outer dimension of the at least one screen assembly and the second internal dimension of the at least one second portion of the outer tubular string. A method of completing a borehole is also included. | 06-19-2014 |
20140318811 | SCREEN ASSEMBLY - A screen assembly including one or more screen members that correspondingly form one or more flow paths. The one or more flow paths are discrete from a tubular with which the one or more screen members are associated, but in fluid communication with an axial passageway of the tubular. A method of using a screen assembly is also included. | 10-30-2014 |
Robert T. O'Brien, Katy, TX US
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20100294376 | TWO-WAY ACTUATOR AND METHOD - Disclosed herein is a two-way actuator. The actuator includes, a tubular, movably positionable within a structure between at least a first position and a second position, the tubular having a first density selected such that buoyancy forces urge the tubular toward the first position in response to submersion of the tubular within a fluid having a second density that is greater than the first density, and at least one flow resistor disposed at the tubular configured to urge the tubular toward the second position in response to fluid flow interacting with the at least one flow resistor. | 11-25-2010 |
Sean C. O'Brien, Dallas, TX US
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20090029272 | Merging Sub-Resolution Assist Features of a Photolithographic Mask - Merging sub-resolution assist features includes receiving a mask pattern that includes the sub-resolution assist features. A first sub-resolution assist feature is selected to merge with a second sub-resolution assist feature. A merge bar width of a merge bar is established. A distance between the first sub-resolution assist feature and the second sub-resolution assist feature is determined. A merging technique is determined in accordance with the distance and the merge bar width. The first sub-resolution assist feature and the second sub-resolution assist feature are merged according to the identified merging technique. | 01-29-2009 |
20090053624 | Modifying Merged Sub-Resolution Assist Features of a Photolithographic Mask - Modifying merged sub-resolution assist features includes receiving a mask pattern comprising the merged sub-resolution assist features, where a segmenting sub-resolution assist feature intersects a segmented sub-resolution assist feature at an intersection. Each sub-resolution assist feature is represented by an axis of the sub-resolution assist feature. The length of at least one axis is established, and an axis is modified in accordance with the length. Each axis is converted to a sub-resolution assist feature to yield the modified merged sub-resolution assist features. | 02-26-2009 |
20120011478 | MERGING SUB-RESOLUTION ASSIST FEATURES OF A PHOTOLITHOGRAPHIC MASK - Merging sub-resolution assist features includes receiving a mask pattern that includes the sub-resolution assist features. A first sub-resolution assist feature is selected to merge with a second sub-resolution assist feature. A merge bar width of a merge bar is established. A distance between the first sub-resolution assist feature and the second sub-resolution assist feature is determined. A merging technique is determined in accordance with the distance and the merge bar width. The first sub-resolution assist feature and the second sub-resolution assist feature are merged according to the identified merging technique. | 01-12-2012 |
Sean Christopher O'Brien, Dallas, TX US
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20150103391 | MEMS DEVICE WITH IMPROVED VIA SUPPORT PLANARIZATION - A microelectromechanical (MEMS) device has a movable member supported above a substrate on a via support. The member and via support are fabricated integrally from first and second member forming layers. A first member forming layer forms a lower part of the member and supporting structure for the via support. First and second fill layers are deposited and patterned to form a plug that fills an inner cavity opening in the via structure. The plug is planarized to a planar part of the first member forming layer, and a second member forming layer is deposited over the first member forming layer and the planarized plug to form an upper part of the member. In an example micromirror device, metal layers define a movable mirror member supported on a via support which has a cavity filled by BARC layers. The BARC layers are planarized to a planar portion of a first metal layer and a second metal layer is formed over the first metal layer planar portion and planarized BARC layer plug. | 04-16-2015 |
Thomas E. O'Brien, Round Rock, TX US
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20120150810 | Backing up data objects identified by search program and corresponding to search query - A backup program running on a computing device receives a search query. The backup program transmits the search query to a search program. The backup program receives search results corresponding to the search query from the search program. The search results include a list of data objects stored on a storage device and that satisfy the search query. The backup program backs up one or more selected data objects of the list of data objects. The backup program can periodically and automatically without user interaction retransmit the search query to the search program, and receive updated search results corresponding to the search query from the search program. The updated search results include an updated list of data objects stored on the storage device that satisfy the search query. The backup program can then back up the data objects within the updated list of data objects. | 06-14-2012 |
Thomas Edward O'Brien, Round Rock, TX US
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20080229300 | Method and Apparatus for Inserting Code Fixes Into Applications at Runtime - A method, an apparatus, and computer instructions are provided for inserting code fixes into applications at runtime. One aspect of the present invention leverages capability of a just-in-time-instrumentation monitoring component to receive a code fix during execution of applications and insert code fixes into applications. Another aspect of the present invention allows users to create a custom class loader that loads a custom class at runtime. The custom class loader then inserts the custom class in the applications. With the aspects of the present invention, code fixes and patches may be applied to applications without taking the applications down. | 09-18-2008 |
20080256140 | Method and apparatus combining revision based and time based file data protection - A method and apparatus for protecting file data is provided that combines or merges revision based backup with backup based on time intervals. One embodiment is directed to a method for protecting data contained in a file of a computer system, wherein the computer system is useable to create multiple successive file versions. The method comprises the steps of specifying a maximum number of file versions that can be stored collectively at first and second storage locations, and apportioning the maximum number into a first number of file versions and a second number of file versions. The method further comprises storing the most recent of the multiple file versions, up to a number equal to the first number, at the first storage location. A number of file versions respectively created before the stored most recent versions, up to a number equal to the second number, are stored at the second storage location, over a pre-specified time period and in accordance with a pre-specified strategy. | 10-16-2008 |
20100121819 | Method and Apparatus Combining Revision Based and Time Based File Data Protection - A method and apparatus for protecting file data is provided that combines or merges revision based backup with backup based on time intervals. One embodiment is directed to a method for protecting data contained in a file of a computer system, wherein the computer system is useable to create multiple successive file versions. The method comprises the steps of specifying a maximum number of file versions that can be stored collectively at first and second storage locations, and apportioning the maximum number into a first number of file versions and a second number of file versions. The method further comprises storing the most recent of the multiple file versions, up to a number equal to the first number, at the first storage location. A number of file versions respectively created before the stored most recent versions, up to a number equal to the second number, are stored at the second storage location, over a pre-specified time period and in accordance with a pre-specified strategy. | 05-13-2010 |
Thomas Ray O'Brien, Houston, TX US
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20130183253 | Dual Component Oral Composition For Enhancing Remineralization of Teeth - An dual oral composition is provided having a first peroxide-containing component and a second bicarbonate-containing component having exceptional anti-plaque and anti-bacterial action with re-mineralization properties. | 07-18-2013 |
20160030306 | Dual Component Oral Composition for Enhancing Remineralization of Teeth - An dual oral composition is provided having a first peroxide-containing component and a second bicarbonate-containing component having exceptional anti-plaque and antibacterial action with re-mineralization properties | 02-04-2016 |