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Brad P. Palmer, Fulshear, TX US
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20130221123 | MODIFYING FLOW OF A REACTOR INLET DISTRIBUTOR - An apparatus comprising a reactor inlet distributor and a perforated deflector. In this apparatus the relationship between the diameter of the perforated deflector (D | 08-29-2013 |
Chris Palmer, Austin, TX US
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20110271327 | Authorized Application Services Via an XML Message Protocol - Disclosed are systems and methods to provide a persistent authorized server address space (ASAS). The ASAS can host components from product suites that are not able to execute in an authorized state. To host other product's components, the ASAS receives “messages” from the unauthorized product components in the form of a generic eXtensible Markup Language (XML) protocol. These messages may request product initialization/administration or performance of a function by the ASAS on behalf of the requesting product. Security constraints are also provided to ensure system and data integrity. Further, the ASAS is not tightly coupled to any requesting product so that flexibility of product update or update to the ASAS itself may not be unnecessarily constrained. | 11-03-2011 |
Christopher D. Palmer, Houston, TX US
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20150152710 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TREATING A WELLBORE - The present invention generally concerns the treatment of hydrocarbon-bearing formations adjacent a wellbore. In one embodiment, fracturing jobs are performed through the use of subs disposed in a casing string having profiles that interact with profiles formed on retractable keys of a tool. | 06-04-2015 |
David P. Palmer, Katy, TX US
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20080281129 | BPA Process Improvement - The present disclosure enables phenol recovery, purification and recycle in a simple, economic manner from waste streams from, for example, a phenol/acetone production process, e.g., a phenol/acetone plant or an upstream cumene hydroperoxide cleavage process step, and BPA production step, for use in the reaction with acetone to produce BPA. The disclosure therefore reduces the overall consumption of phenol in the production of BPA. | 11-13-2008 |
20110112333 | BPA PROCESS IMPROVEMENT - The present disclosure enables phenol recovery, purification and recycle in a simple, economic manner from waste streams from, for example, a phenol/acetone production process, e.g., a phenol/acetone plant or an upstream cumene hydroperoxide cleavage process step, and BPA production step, for use in the reaction with acetone to produce BPA. The disclosure therefore reduces the overall consumption of phenol in the production of BPA. | 05-12-2011 |
20120310014 | TREATMENT OF BISPHENOL-A RESIDUE STREAMS - In a method of treating a residue stream from the production of bisphenol-A, the residue stream is contacted with an aqueous solution of a base under conditions effective to hydrolyze at least part of said residue stream into acetone and phenol and produce an effluent stream. Acetone is recovered from the effluent stream to produce a phenol-containing mixed phase stream which is substantially free of acetone and which contains water and unhydrolyzed heavy organic compounds. The phenol-containing mixed phase stream is then treated with a water-immiscible organic solvent to extract phenol and unhydrolyzed heavy organic compounds into said solvent and produce an organic phase containing the solvent, phenol and unhydrolyzed heavy aromatic compounds and an aqueous phase with reduced concentrations of phenol and unhydrolyzed heavy organic compounds. At least part of the phenol and the organic solvent are subsequently recovered from the organic phase. | 12-06-2012 |
20120310015 | RECOVERY OF PHENOL AND ACETONE FROM BISPHENOL-A STREAMS - In a method of recovering phenol and acetone from a feed stream containing bisphenol-A and isomers thereof, the feed stream is contacted with water and a source of hydroxyl ions under conditions effective to decompose at least part of said bisphenol-A and isomers thereof to phenol and acetone. The conditions include a temperature of about 150° C. to about 300° C., a pressure sufficient to keep the water substantially in the liquid phase at said temperature, and a molar ratio of hydroxyl ions to hydroxyphenyl groups in the residue stream from about 0.3:1 to about 0.9:1. | 12-06-2012 |
Edward L. Palmer, San Antonio, TX US
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20080252016 | Knock down targets game apparatus and method of play - A game device and game method of play for use in conjunction with a ball and a means for directing movement of the ball. The game device includes a number of targets, each of the targets having a target face and a target base. The target face is a flat sheet or card oriented at a 90° angle to the target base which is also a flat sheet or card. The targets may alternate between a first position with the target face upright and the target base flat and a second position with the target base upright and the target face flat. The game device further includes a tee box marker card to indicate a position from which movement of the ball may be directed, and a scorecard for tracking scores accumulated by the players during the game. | 10-16-2008 |
Gregory S. Palmer, Cedar Park, TX US
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20150178879 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR SIMULTANEOUS EXECUTION OF COMPUTE AND GRAPHICS WORKLOADS - A system, method, and computer program product are provided for allocating processor resources to process compute workloads and graphics workloads substantially simultaneously. The method includes the steps of allocating a plurality of processing units to process tasks associated with a graphics pipeline, receiving a request to allocate at least one processing unit in the plurality of processing units to process tasks associated with a compute pipeline, and reallocating the at least one processing unit to process tasks associated with the compute pipeline. | 06-25-2015 |
Gregory S. Palmer, Plano, TX US
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20100220742 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ROUTER QUEUE AND CONGESTION MANAGEMENT - In a multi-QOS level queuing structure, packet payload pointers are stored in multiple queues and packet payloads in a common memory pool. Algorithms control the drop probability of packets entering the queuing structure. Instantaneous drop probabilities are obtained by comparing measured instantaneous queue size with calculated minimum and maximum queue sizes. Non-utilized common memory space is allocated simultaneously to all queues. Time averaged drop probabilities follow a traditional Weighted Random Early Discard mechanism. Algorithms are adapted to a multi-level QOS structure, floating point format, and hardware implementation. Packet flow from a router egress queuing structure into a single egress port tributary is controlled by an arbitration algorithm using a rate metering mechanism. The queuing structure is replicated for each egress tributary in the router system. | 09-02-2010 |
Gregory Scott Palmer, Cedar Park, TX US
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20110084972 | SOFTWARE METHODS IN A GPU - One embodiment of the present invention sets forth a technique for executing a software method within a graphics processing unit (GPU) that minimizes the number of clock cycles during which the graphics engine is idled. The function of the software method is performed by a firmware method that is executed by a processor within the GPU. The firmware method is executed to access and optionally update the state stored in the GPU. Unlike execution of a conventional software method, execution of the firmware method does not require an exchange of information between a CPU and the GPU. Therefore, the CPU is not interrupted and throughput of the CPU is not reduced. | 04-14-2011 |
20110084977 | STATE SHADOWING TO SUPPORT A MULTI-THREADED DRIVER ENVIRONMENT - One embodiment of the present invention sets forth a technique for tracking and filtering state change methods provided to a graphics pipeline. State shadow circuitry at the start of the graphics pipeline may be configured in different modes. A track mode is used to capture the current state by storing state change methods that are transmitted to the graphics pipeline. A passthrough mode is used to provide different state data to the graphics pipeline without updating the current state stored in the state shadow circuitry. A replay mode is used to restore the current state to the graphics pipeline using the state shadow circuitry. Additionally, the state shadow circuitry may also be configured to filter the state change methods that are transmitted to graphics pipeline by removing redundant state change methods. | 04-14-2011 |
20110242119 | GPU Work Creation and Stateless Graphics in OPENGL - One embodiment of the present invention sets forth a method for generating work to be processed by a graphics pipeline residing within a graphics processor. The method includes the steps of receiving an indication that a first graphics workload is to be submitted to a command queue associated with the graphics processor, allocating a first portion of shader accessible memory for one or more units of state information that are necessary for processing the first graphics workload, populating the first portion of shader accessible memory with the one or more units of state information, and transmitting to the command queue of the graphics processor the one or more units of state information stored within the first portion of shader accessible memory, wherein the first graphics workload is processed within the graphics pipeline based on the one or more units of state information. | 10-06-2011 |
20120072701 | Method Macro Expander - One embodiment of the present invention sets forth a [TODO once claims are reviewed] | 03-22-2012 |
20130124838 | INSTRUCTION LEVEL EXECUTION PREEMPTION - One embodiment of the present invention sets forth a technique instruction level and compute thread array granularity execution preemption. Preempting at the instruction level does not require any draining of the processing pipeline. No new instructions are issued and the context state is unloaded from the processing pipeline. When preemption is performed at a compute thread array boundary, the amount of context state to be stored is reduced because execution units within the processing pipeline complete execution of in-flight instructions and become idle. If, the amount of time needed to complete execution of the in-flight instructions exceeds a threshold, then the preemption may dynamically change to be performed at the instruction level instead of at compute thread array granularity. | 05-16-2013 |
20130132711 | COMPUTE THREAD ARRAY GRANULARITY EXECUTION PREEMPTION - One embodiment of the present invention sets forth a technique instruction level and compute thread array granularity execution preemption. Preempting at the instruction level does not require any draining of the processing pipeline. No new instructions are issued and the context state is unloaded from the processing pipeline. When preemption is performed at a compute thread array boundary, the amount of context state to be stored is reduced because execution units within the processing pipeline complete execution of in-flight instructions and become idle. If, the amount of time needed to complete execution of the in-flight instructions exceeds a threshold, then the preemption may dynamically change to be performed at the instruction level instead of at compute thread array granularity. | 05-23-2013 |
20140184617 | MID-PRIMITIVE GRAPHICS EXECUTION PREEMPTION - One embodiment of the present invention sets forth a technique for mid-primitive execution preemption. When preemption is initiated no new instructions are issued, in-flight instructions progress to an execution unit boundary, and the execution state is unloaded from the processing pipeline. The execution units within the processing pipeline, including the coarse rasterization unit complete execution of in-flight instructions and become idle. However, rasterization of a triangle may be preempted at a coarse raster region boundary. The amount of context state to be stored is reduced because the execution units are idle. Preempting at the mid-primitive level during rasterization reduces the time from when preemption is initiated to when another process can execute because the entire triangle is not rasterized. | 07-03-2014 |
James R. Palmer, Austin, TX US
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20090009517 | Method for superimposing statistical information on tabular data - A method is disclosed for displaying a plurality of statistical data usually presented in a histogram, such as sample counts and percentages of a collection of categorized samples, in a compact single table. The method comprises presenting grouped statistical data that exists within a collection of “buckets” and presenting the sample count for the collected data as an integer in a corresponding cell in the table. Additionally, as disclosed by the present invention, the percentage value of the samples located in each bucket data cell is represented in the data cell as a superimposed gray-scale representation. Presenting the percentages in gray-scale provides overall clarity to the table, assists in ensuring that data can be quickly and easily interpreted and not be subject to misinterpretation, and further allows for the compact display of such information in a single table and subsequent manipulation by automated analysis tools. | 01-08-2009 |
John R. Palmer, Georgetown, TX US
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20150086017 | Secure Near Field Communication Server Information Handling System Lock - Secure NFC interactions with a server information handling system management controller, such as a baseboard management controller, are supported with an NFC application running on a mobile information handling system. A private key is applied by the mobile application to create an application hash that a baseboard management controller verifies to authorize access by the NFC application. The private key encrypts a user name and password so that the baseboard management controller decrypts the user credentials to look up access privileges in a security database. If user privileges include access to components, the baseboard management controller automatically actuates locks to provide access. | 03-26-2015 |
20150089221 | Secure Near Field Communication Server Information Handling System Support - Secure NFC interactions with a server information handling system management controller, such as a baseboard management controller, are supported with an NFC application running on a mobile information handling system. A private key is applied by the mobile application to create an application hash that a baseboard management controller verifies to authorize access by the NFC application. The private key encrypts a user name and password so that the baseboard management controller decrypts the user credentials to look up access privileges in a security database. If user privileges include access to components, the baseboard management controller automatically actuates locks to provide access. | 03-26-2015 |
20150253028 | System and Method for Data Reporting in a Tile Management Controller - A floor tile for a data center floor a management controller, a first communication port to couple the management controller to a server rack, and a second communication port to couple the management controller to an adjacent floor tile. A method of using a data center floor tile includes receiving, by a management controller of the data center floor tile, first configuration information for a first server rack of a data center, wherein the first configuration information is received via a first communication port of the data center floor tile, and providing, from the management controller, the first configuration information to an adjacent data center floor tile, wherein the first configuration information is provided via a second communication port of the data center floor tile. | 09-10-2015 |
20150253029 | System and Method for Providing a Tile Management Controller - A server rack includes a server pod including a server pod element that has a first temperature sensor for sensing a first operating temperature of the server pod element and a baseboard management controller, and a second temperature sensor for sensing a second operating temperature of the server rack. The server rack receives the first operating temperature via the first baseboard management controller, adjusts a first operating parameter of the first server pod element based on the first operating temperature, receives the second operating temperature, and directs a first active floor tile to adjust a first air conditioning vent of the first active floor tile based on the second operating temperature. | 09-10-2015 |
20150253794 | System and Method for Server Rack and Data Center Cooling - A server rack includes a management controller and a power mapping module coupled to the management controller. The power mapping module determines when a power usage of equipment installed in the server rack has increased and decreased. The management controller directs that an air flow to the server rack is increased in response to the power mapping module determining that the power usage has increased. | 09-10-2015 |
20150253821 | System and Method for Server Rack Power Management - A server rack includes a management controller, a power mapping module coupled to the management controller, and a plurality of power receptacles. Each power receptacle is coupled to the power mapping module to provide an indication to the power mapping module of the power consumed by equipment that is plugged in to each power receptacle. The management controller is operable to determine that the power consumed by the equipment installed in the server rack is greater than a first high power threshold and throttle a first piece of equipment installed in the rack space. | 09-10-2015 |
20150253829 | System and Method for Server Rack Power Mapping - A server rack includes a rack space having a plurality of rack units for receiving equipment, a power mapping module, and a plurality of power receptacles. Each power receptacle is coupled to the power mapping module to provide an indication to the power mapping module when equipment is plugged in to the power receptacles, uniquely associated with one of the plurality of rack units, and collocated with the associated rack unit. The power mapping module is operable to determine which rack unit of the plurality of rack units that first equipment is installed into, based upon a first power receptacle of the first equipment being coupled to a first power receptacle of the plurality of power receptacles. | 09-10-2015 |
20150256386 | System and Method for Providing a Server Rack Management Controller - A server rack includes a rack space for receiving equipment, a memory device, and a management controller coupled to the memory. The management controller is operable to receive configuration information for the server rack, store the configuration information in the memory device, and configure the equipment based upon the configuration information. | 09-10-2015 |
20150256390 | System and Method for Providing a Tile Management Controller - A floor tile for a data center floor includes a memory device and a tile management controller coupled to the memory device. The tile management controller receives configuration information for a server rack located on the floor tile and stores the configuration information in the memory device. | 09-10-2015 |
20150256393 | System and Method for Providing a Tile Management Controller - A floor tile for a data center floor includes a memory device and a tile management controller coupled to the memory device. The tile management controller receives configuration information for a server rack located on the floor tile and stores the configuration information in the memory device. | 09-10-2015 |
20150256394 | System and Method for Providing a Data Center Management Controller - A data center including a data center management controller and a plurality of floor tiles. Each floor tile includes a tile management controller coupled to the data center management controller. The data center management controller aggregates floor tile information from each floor tile and provides floor tile configuration information to each floor tile. | 09-10-2015 |
20150256396 | System and Method for Providing a Tile Management Controller - A floor tile for a data center floor includes a memory device and a tile management controller coupled to the memory device. The tile management controller receives configuration information for a server rack located on the floor tile and stores the configuration information in the memory device. | 09-10-2015 |
20150256406 | System and Method for Providing a U-Space Aligned KVM/Ethernet Management Switch/Serial Aggregator Controller - A server rack includes a rack space including a plurality of rack units for receiving equipment, an aggregator module, and a plurality of management ports. Each management port is coupled to the aggregator, uniquely associated with one of the plurality of rack units, and collocated with the associated rack unit. The aggregator module is operable to determine which rack unit of the plurality of rack units that a first piece of equipment is installed into, based upon a first management port of the first piece of equipment being coupled to a second management port of the plurality of management ports. | 09-10-2015 |
20150256409 | System and Method for Providing U-Space Aligned Intelligent VLAN and Port Mapping - A server rack includes a mapping module having management ports that are each uniquely associated with and collocated with a rack unit of the server rack, a server installed in a rack unit of the server rack having a host port and a management controller coupled to a management port, and a rack switch including a first switch port coupled to the host port. The management module provides an indication to the mapping module that the host port is an active port, and the mapping module directs the rack switch to query the switch port to determine if the switch port is coupled to the active port in response to receiving the indication, receives a second indication that the switch port is coupled to the active port, and provides a network map for the server rack that indicates that the host port is coupled to the switch port. | 09-10-2015 |
20150257302 | System and Method for Providing AC Jumper Management and Identifying AC Jumper Topology - A server rack includes a power mapping module, a power receptacle that includes a power tine communication module wherein the power receptacle is uniquely associated with a rack unit of the server rack and is collocated with the associated rack unit, and a server coupled to the power mapping module via a management network, wherein the server asserts an interrupt request to the power mapping module via the management network. The power mapping module sends a unique identifier via the first power tine communication module in response to receiving the interrupt request. The server receives the unique identifier via the second power line communication module and sends the unique identifier to the power mapping module via the management network. The power mapping module determines that the server is installed into the rack based upon the receipt of the unique identifier. | 09-10-2015 |
20150257311 | System and Method for Closed-Loop Thermal Control Utilizing a Smart Floor Tile - A floor tile for a data center floor includes a memory device, a tile management controller coupled to the memory device, and a vent including a baffle and an actuator. The tile management controller receives configuration information for a server rack located on the floor tile, stores the configuration information in the memory device, and controls the actuator to position the baffle in the vent to control an air flow through the vent based on the configuration information. | 09-10-2015 |
20150312086 | Server Information Handling System NFC Ticket Management and Fault Storage - Server information handling system deployment and maintenance is enhanced with automated trouble ticket generation at a mobile telephone through an NFC transaction with a management controller. NFC transactions coordinate authorization for replacement component installation and server information handling system replacement. In one embodiment, a bezel includes an NFC device that interfaces with a management controller and stores configuration information to aid installation of replacement server information handling systems in the event of a system failure. A back-up battery provides power to an NFC support circuit that stores fault codes detected by the management controller so that fault codes are available during management controller failures. | 10-29-2015 |
20150312087 | Server Information Handling System NFC Ticket Management and Fault Storage - Server information handling system deployment and maintenance is enhanced with automated trouble ticket generation at a mobile telephone through an NFC transaction with a management controller. NFC transactions coordinate authorization for replacement component installation and server information handling system replacement. In one embodiment, a bezel includes an NFC device that interfaces with a management controller and stores configuration information to aid installation of replacement server information handling systems in the event of a system failure. A back-up battery provides power to an NFC support circuit that stores fault codes detected by the management controller so that fault codes are available during management controller failures. | 10-29-2015 |
John Ross Palmer, Georgetown, TX US
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20150192629 | MEMORY SHORT PROTECTION SYSTEM - Memory short detection systems and methods include a power supply system with first power rail. A memory system includes a memory device connector that is configured to couple to a memory device and includes a first pin that is coupled to the first power rail and a second pin located adjacent the first pin. A short detection circuit is coupled to the first pin. The short detection circuit is configured to provide a first voltage from the first power rail, compare the first voltage to a first short detection voltage, and determine whether a short exists across the first pin and the second pin based on the comparing of the first voltage to the first short detection voltage. If a short is determined to exist across the first pin and the second pin, power is prevented from being provided to the memory device connector. | 07-09-2015 |
John Vernon Palmer, Fort Worth, TX US
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20150098631 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR RECORDING EVIDENCE OF A PERSON'S SITUATION - An apparatus and a method are provided for detecting and recording, in an electronic device, evidence of a person's situation. Situation data is detected using a situation data sensor in the electronic device. Situation data can be data representing evidence of a person's situation, wherein such evidence can show a person's place in relation to another person or thing, or the state of a person being able to interact with another person or thing. Next, biometric data of the user of the electronic device is detected. Biometric data can be data that represents one or more intrinsic physical or behavioral traits of a person. Thereafter, a report is created using the situation data and the biometric data, wherein the report includes evidence of the situation of the user of the electronic device. | 04-09-2015 |
Kenneth J. Palmer, Dallas County, TX US
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20110146086 | Chainsaw and attachment therefor - A chainsaw and an attachment are disclosed. A lock strip is aligned with and near the bottom edge of the chain bar. A plurality of substantially C-shaped stop members engage non-circular indentations formed in the lock strip with one leg and the opposite side of the bar chain with the other leg. The substantially C-shaped stop members are large enough to go around the chain without touching the chain and to block brush and small limbs so as to be cut and from being dragged by the chain into the housing. A tightening screw is associated with each of the plurality of substantially C-shaped stop members for holding the C-shaped stop member in a tight relationship with both the lock strip and the chain bar. In one arrangement, each of the plurality of non-circular indentations is substantially square and the shape of the mating part of the leg of the substantially C-shaped stop member is also square to create a snug fit. The lock strip also forms a plurality of circular cutouts, one circular cutout in the bottom of each substantially square indentation, through which the tightening screw tightens the substantially C-shaped stop member and, therefore, the lock strip directly against the chain bar. The tightening screws and the substantially C-shaped stop members can be removed and the lock strip can be moved to different places along the bottom edge of chain bar, where the substantially C-shaped stop members and the tightening screws can be re-attached. | 06-23-2011 |
Larry Palmer, Spring, TX US
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20130025877 | Sliding Sleeve Valve with Feature to Block Flow Through the Tool - Sliding sleeve valves that include a housing with an axial flowbore defined along its length and at least one lateral fluid port disposed through the housing. One or more sliding sleeve members are disposed within the flowbore and carry first and second ball seats. Landing a first ball onto the first ball seat will move the valve from a first position wherein lateral flow is blocked to a second position wherein lateral flow is permitted. Landing a second ball onto the second ball seat will move the valve to a third position wherein lateral flow is again blocked and axial flow is permitted. | 01-31-2013 |
Larry T. Palmer, Spring, TX US
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20100043602 | Downhole Cutting Tool, Using a Single Piece Tubular with a Radially Displaceable Portion - Disclosed herein relates to a single piece tubular member. The tubular member having a non-radially displaceable portion and a radially displaceable portion, the radially displaceable portion being movable to a position of similar radial displacement as that of the non-radially displaceable portion and a position of relatively large radial displacement in comparison to the non-radially displaceable portion. The tubular member also having at least one cutting arrangement disposed at the radially displaceable portion. | 02-25-2010 |
20100044045 | Downhole Cutting Tool, Using a Single Piece Tubular with a Radially Displaceable Portion - Disclosed herein relates to a single piece tubular member. The tubular member having a non-radially displaceable portion and a radially displaceable portion, the radially displaceable portion being movable to a position of similar radial displacement as that of the non-radially displaceable portion and a position of relatively large radial displacement in comparison to the non-radially displaceable portion. The tubular member also having at least one cutting arrangement disposed at the radially displaceable portion. | 02-25-2010 |
20110284203 | Downhole Magnetic Retrieval Devices with Fixed Magnetic Arrays - A magnetic retrieval tool used for collecting metallic debris and material from within a wellbore or other surrounding downhole tubular. The tool includes a tool mandrel with one or more pockets formed in its outer radial surface. A removable insert resides within each pocket. Each of the inserts retains a plurality of individual magnets in a fixed array or matrix surrounding the mandrel. | 11-24-2011 |
20110284210 | Dual-Pole Magnetic Attraction Downhole Magnetic Retrieval Apparatus - A magnetic retrieval tool used for collecting metallic debris and material from within a wellbore or other surrounding downhole tubular. The tool includes a tool mandrel with a removable insert which contains one or more magnets. The insert is formed such that both the north and south magnetic poles of the one or more magnets are able to attract metallic debris. | 11-24-2011 |
20110284211 | Retaining and Isolating Mechanisms for Magnets in a Magnetic Cleaning Tool - A magnetic retrieval tool used for collecting metallic debris and material from within a wellbore or other surrounding downhole tubular. The tool includes a tool mandrel. A removable insert resides upon the tool mandrel. The insert retains a plurality of individual magnets in a fixed array or matrix surrounding the mandrel. | 11-24-2011 |
20120111556 | Casing Spears and Related Systems and Methods - A casing spear may comprise a mandrel, and a slip assembly comprising at least one slip. The at least one slip may comprise a generally wedge-shaped surface positioned and configured to cause the at least one slip to move radially outwards relative to the mandrel in response to a rotation of the mandrel and a torque acting on the slip assembly, the torque opposing the rotation of the mandrel. Additionally, a method of operating a casing spear may comprise inserting a casing spear into a casing, rotating a mandrel of the casing spear, applying a torque to a slip assembly of the casing spear with the casing, opposing the rotation of the mandrel, and applying a force in a radial direction to at least one slip of a slip assembly of the casing spear in response to the torque. | 05-10-2012 |
20130256032 | Identification Emitters for Determining Mill Life of a Downhole Tool and Methods of Using Same - Downhole abrading tools have one or more identification tags disposed in or on the cutting end of the tools, and a housing having a detector and a relay module. The identification tags emit one or more signals that are detected by the detector which is disposed in close proximity to the cutting end. The relay module is operatively associated with the detector. During operation of the tool, the cutting end is worn causing release or destruction of one or more identification tags. The release or destruction of one or more identification tags causes a change in the signal or signals being detected by the detector. The signal change(s) is/are communicated through the relay module to the operator so that the operator can identify in real-time the amount of wear of the cutting end and, in some embodiments, the location of the wear of the cutting end. | 10-03-2013 |
Larry Thomas Palmer, Spring, TX US
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20080217000 | Casing patch - A casing patch includes a deformable seal configurable to a deformed and undeformed position for sealing and unsealing respectively with a target stub and a pressure based subsystem in operable communication with the deformable seal. The patch may also contain a stop ring to prevent overcompression of the seal. | 09-11-2008 |
20140158351 | Apparatus and Method for Determining Orientation of a Device and Mill Position in a Wellbore Utilizing Identification Tags - In one aspect, a method of performing an operation in a wellbore is disclosed that in one embodiment may include: placing a first device at a first location in the wellbore, wherein the first device includes a plurality of circumferentially placed tags at known orientations in the wellbore, conveying a second device in the wellbore, the second device including a sensor that provides signals in response to detecting signals from each of the tags in the first device, determining from the signals from the sensor orientation of the second device in the wellbore. In another aspect the method may include a plurality of axially placed tags on a first device and the sensor on a second device, wherein the sensor provides signals when it passes proximate each of the axially spaced tags and determining from the sensor signals location of the second device relative to the first device. | 06-12-2014 |
Michael D. Palmer, League City, TX US
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20130205227 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING DOCUMENTS - Techniques for processing a set of documents. The techniques include automatically identifying at least one unresolved issue associated with a first document, including a first unresolved issue and a second unresolved issue associated with the first document. The techniques also include resolving the first unresolved issue by presenting information associated with the first unresolved issue to a first user, receiving input from the first user in response to the presented information associated with the first unresolved issue, and resolving the first unresolved issue based on the input received from the first user. The techniques further include resolving the second unresolved issue by presenting information associated with the second unresolved issue to a second user, receiving input from the second user in response to the presented information associated with the second unresolved issue, and resolving the second unresolved issue based on the input received from the second user. | 08-08-2013 |
Michael J. Palmer, Big Sandy, TX US
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20090256099 | GATE VALVE WITH EQUALIZER PORT - A gate valve has a gate movable between open and closed positions within a valve body, and walls in the gate defining an equalizer port between opposite sides of the gate. The equalizer port is adapted and arranged to be shiftable by actuation of the gate between closed and opened positions and between opened and closed positions. | 10-15-2009 |
20130056670 | Gate Valve With Equalizer Port - A gate valve is comprised of a gate movable between open and closed positions within a valve body, and gate having defined through it an equalizer port or passageway between opposite sides of the gate with fixed side walls. The equalizer passageway being is opened and closed by an internal gate. The internal gate is in a close fitting engagement with each of a pair of opposing valve seats mounted with the gate and is shiftable by a carrier that does not constrain movement of the internal gate as it sits between the valve seats. | 03-07-2013 |
Michael W. Palmer, Arlington, TX US
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20120244108 | Compositions And Methods For Separating Tissue - In one aspect, methods for separating biological tissue are described herein. In some embodiments, a method for separating tissue comprises providing a first composition comprising a polymerizable material, providing a second composition comprising a polymerization initiator, disposing the first composition at a first site beneath a first tissue layer, disposing the second composition at the first site, polymerizing the polymerizable material at the first site, and separating the first tissue layer from a second tissue layer. | 09-27-2012 |
20140086866 | Methods For Endoscopic Mucosal Resection And Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection - In one aspect, methods for separating biological tissue are described herein. In some embodiments, a method for separating tissue comprises providing a first composition comprising a polymerizable material, providing a second composition comprising a polymerization initiator, disposing the first composition at a first site beneath a first tissue layer, disposing the second composition at the first site, polymerizing the polymerizable material at the first site, and separating the first tissue layer from a second tissue layer. | 03-27-2014 |
Raymond F. Palmer, San Antonio, TX US
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20130224117 | LATENT VARIABLE APPROACH TO THE IDENTIFICATION AND/OR DIAGNOSIS OF COGNITIVE DISORDERS AND/OR BEHAVIORS AND THEIR ENDOPHENOTYPES - Certain embodiments are directed to methods of distinguish “target-relevant” variance in observed clinical and physiological measures from the variance in observed data that is unrelated to any target process. | 08-29-2013 |
20140018446 | Serum Biomarker Screen for the Diagnosis of Clinical and Preclinical Alzheimer's Disease - Certain embodiments are directed to methods of identifying dementia in subjects comprising, measuring serum levels of one or more of interferon gamma, IL-10, IL-12p40, IL-13, alpha 2 macroglobulin, beta 2 microglobulin, pancreatic polypeptide, prolactin, stem cell factor, thrombopoietin, and Von Willebrand Factor and identifying a subject as having dementia if the levels of the biomarkers is increased. | 01-16-2014 |
Robert H. Palmer, Little Elm, TX US
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20110296619 | Changing Station - The portable diaper changing station of the present invention comprises a composite, nonporous shaped body member which is contoured to provide a secure changing surface. A carry handle may be integrated into the body member along with at least one storage compartment for the storage of changing supplies such as diapers, wipes and powders. In one embodiment, the changing station is generally rectangular in shape, rigid and includes a nonporous contoured changing surface with a shaped contoured pad running a substantial length of the contoured changing surface. A shaped nonporous head rest is contoured and formed therein. | 12-08-2011 |
Robert Harold Palmer, Little Elm, TX US
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20120204467 | Apparatuses and Methods for Attracting Aquatic Animals - Apparatuses and methods for attracting aquatic animals are provided. In one embodiment, an apparatus for attracting aquatic animals includes a submersible speaker adapted to emit a pre-recorded sound for attracting an aquatic animal. The pre-recorded sound includes tactile sound. The apparatus also includes a controller in communication with the submersible speaker. The controller is adapted to be coupled to an above-water portion of a boat. The controller includes a user interface comprising one or more user-selectable options. The controller is adapted to send a signal to the submersible speaker in response to detecting a selection of one of the user-selectable options, and the submersible speaker emits the pre-recorded, sound in response to receiving the signal. | 08-16-2012 |
Robert Wayne Palmer, Houston, TX US
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20150270034 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTINUOUSLY PROCESSING CONDUCTOR CABLE FOR DISPOSAL OR RECYCLING - A continuous processing system and method for the continuous processing of an electrical conductor cable having aluminum strands encasing a steel core directly from a puller or from a puller and reel, simultaneously or on-the-fly during substantially the entirety of a reconductoring or re-stringing of the cable, wherein such cables are used for power lines or for static wires. The system is adapted to cooperate with a pulling machine. The pulling machine may be formed integrally within the system or may be a conventional pulling machine which cooperates with the system. The processing system runs continuously, substantially without interruption, during the pull of all of the cable from the pull zone of the reconductoring or restringing. | 09-24-2015 |
20150270035 | FLEXIBLE ELECTRICAL ISOLATION DEVICE - An electrical isolator includes a flexible non-electrically conductive membrane and an inelastic flexible dielectric member journalled in the membrane and extending from the first end of the membrane to the second end of the membrane. First and second coupling members are anchored to the ends of the dielectric member. The ends of the membrane are mated in sealed engagement with the coupling members so that the coupling members fluidically seal the ends of the membrane and fluidically seal the dielectric member within the membrane. The membrane is filled with a dielectric fluid so as to displace any air in the membrane and the dielectric member. The coupling members are adapted to couple to objects at opposite ends of the electrical isolator. | 09-24-2015 |
Robin C. Palmer, Houston, TX US
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20090205732 | ORIFICE PLATE CARRIER - An orifice plate carrier for positioning an orifice plate within an orifice fitting to measure fluid flow rate through a conduit is disclosed. In some embodiments, the plate carrier has an opening therethrough and an inner surface surrounding the opening. A lip extends radially from the inner surface to support an orifice plate assembly with an orifice plate disposed therein. At least one flow port extends through the body. Each flow port is configured to allow fluid therethrough and to reduce a pressure differential between fluid up and downstream of the orifice plate during installation and extraction. At least two notches, each notch extending radially from the inner surface, engage the orifice plate and maintain the concentric position of the orifice plate within the fitting. | 08-20-2009 |
Ryan Palmer, Rockwall, TX US
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20130255470 | Acoustical modification device for musical instruments in the brass family - Whereas ordinary unmodified brass instruments have too wide of a pitch center to be played with utmost precision, this invention solves that by manipulating the physics of the path of the sound exiting a bell of a brass instrument, therefor creating tighter pitch centers throughout the range of the instrument to which it is applied. Two layers of cork are cut from a template and glued together with an inner liner of plastic and sealed with a rubberized sealant on the entrance and exit holes of the cone the final product produces. The outside of the exposed cork is then sealed for durability and water resistance. This product is customized for all brass instruments. | 10-03-2013 |
Scott Palmer, San Antonio, TX US
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20110264395 | Methods And Apparatus For Using Black Box Data To Analyze Vehicular Accidents - Disclosed are methods and apparatus for using black box data to analyze vehicular accidents. The methods include obtaining information from an event data recorder associated with a vehicle and using the data obtained therefrom in determining and analyzing the vehicular accident. Attributes to be analyzed include impact severity, change in velocity, and other desired parameters. Further disclosed are methods to securely communicate the downloaded black box information to a secure location for later analysis and processing. | 10-27-2011 |
Shane Palmer, Austin, TX US
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20090111056 | RESOLUTION ENHANCEMENT TECHNIQUES COMBINING FOUR BEAM INTERFERENCE-ASSISTED LITHOGRAPHY WITH OTHER PHOTOLITHOGRAPHY TECHNIQUES - Methods and systems are disclosed that provide multiple lithography exposures on a wafer, for example, using interference lithography and optical photolithography. Various embodiments may balance the dosage and exposure rates between the multiple lithography exposures to provide the needed exposure on the wafer. Other embodiments provide for assist features and/or may apply resolution enhancement to various exposures. In a specific embodiment, a wafer is first exposed using optical photolithography and then exposed using interference lithography. | 04-30-2009 |
20090117491 | RESOLUTION ENHANCEMENT TECHNIQUES COMBINING INTERFERENCE-ASSISTED LITHOGRAPHY WITH OTHER PHOTOLITHOGRAPHY TECHNIQUES - Methods and systems are disclosed that provide multiple lithography exposures on a wafer, for example, using interference lithography and optical photolithography. Various embodiments may balance the dosage and exposure rates between the multiple lithography exposures to provide the needed exposure on the wafer. Other embodiments provide for assist features and/or may apply resolution enhancement to various exposures. In a specific embodiment, a wafer is first exposed using optical photolithography and then exposed using interference lithography. | 05-07-2009 |
Shane R. Palmer, Austin, TX US
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20080305409 | LITHOGRAPHIC MASK AND METHOD FOR PRINTING FEATURES USING THE MASK - A lithographic mask enables printing wafer features at very small to large pitch values with an increase in the depth of focus. The mask may include square or rectangular patterns for printing square or rectangular features, such as contacts or vias. The square or rectangular features include wings that aid in the transfer of the square or rectangular features. The mask may be used to print water features by exposing the mask to radiation with selective polarization. | 12-11-2008 |
Thomas R. Palmer, Houston, TX US
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20100065469 | METHOD FOR ON-LINE MONITORING OF WAX CRYSTALLIZATION - The determination of wax crystal particle size and population is used to monitor the performance of wax crystallizers used in lubricant oil processing using solvent dewaxing. The wax crystal particle size is monitored using online measurements. The information obtained from on-line monitoring is then used to control crystallization in the dewaxing equipment in order to optimize performance of the dewaxing units. | 03-18-2010 |
20120138541 | Systems, Compositions, and Methods For Dewatering Mine Tailings - Systems, compositions, and methods for dewatering and/or increasing a mechanical strength of mine tailings. These systems, compositions, and methods may include combining mine tailings with wicking fibers to form a composite mine tailings mixture. The wicking fibers may provide a conduit for the removal of fluid from the composite mine tailings mixture. The composite mine tailings mixture further may include a binder that may decrease repulsive forces among fine particles that comprise the mine tailings and/or increase attractive forces among the fine particles, leading to a separation of the fine particles from at least a portion of the fluid contained within the composite mine tailings mixture. The composite mine tailings mixture may be placed in a storage or dewatering area as a composite mine tailings mixture deposit, which may include internal structure, such as layers of the composite mine tailings mixture and/or long-range orientation of the wicking fibers contained therein. | 06-07-2012 |
Wylie Palmer, Houston, TX US
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20160002204 | GLS1 INHIBITORS FOR TREATING DISEASE - Disclosed herein are compounds and compositions useful in the treatment of GLS1 mediated diseases, such as cancer, having the structure of Formula I: | 01-07-2016 |