Sonnier, US
Carl Sonnier, Lafayette, LA US
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| 20140062764 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAPPING AND CHARACTERIZING SEA ICE FROM AIRBORNE SIMULTANEOUS DUAL FREQUENCY INTERFEROMETRIC SYNTHETIC APERTURE RADAR (IFSAR) MEASUREMENTS - X-band and P-band synthetic aperture radars are used to simultaneously gather swaths of reflected radar data over a specific area simultaneously. The P-band is used to penetrate surface clutter that may be on the top of an ice formation as well as to penetrate an ice mass. X-band is used to map surface clutter on the top of an ice formation as well as to map the top of snow that may appear on an ice formation. Digital elevation maps of the top of the snow or ice clutter, the top of the ice, and the bottom of the ice and or ice thickness are constructed. By summing these various digital elevation maps a measurement of the thickness of sea ice can be determined. Further analysis of DEM, MAG and CRV layers provides an indication of the quality of the ice, for example cracks and pressure ridges, and its weak points. | 03-06-2014 |
David P. Sonnier, Austin, TX US
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| 20100293312 | Network Communications Processor Architecture - Described embodiments provide a system having a plurality of processor cores and common memory in direct communication with the cores. A source processing core communicates with a task destination core by generating a task message for the task destination core. The task source core transmits the task message directly to a receiving processing core adjacent to the task source core. If the receiving processing core is not the task destination core, the receiving processing core passes the task message unchanged to a processing core adjacent the receiving processing core. If the receiving processing core is the task destination core, the task destination core processes the message. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20100293345 | NETWORK COMMUNICATIONS PROCESSOR ARCHITECTURE WITH MEMORY LOAD BALANCING - Described embodiments provide a memory system including a plurality of addressable memory arrays. Data in the arrays is accessed by receiving a logical address of data in the addressable memory array and computing a hash value based on at least a part of the logical address. One of the addressable memory arrays is selected based on the hash value. Data in the selected addressable memory array is accessed using a physical address based on at least part of the logical address not used to compute the hash value. The hash value is generated by a hash function to provide essentially random selection of each of the addressable memory arrays. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20100293353 | TASK QUEUING IN A NETWORK COMMUNICATIONS PROCESSOR ARCHITECTURE - Described embodiments provide a method of assigning tasks to queues of a processing core. Tasks are assigned to a queue by sending, by a source processing core, a new task having a task identifier. A destination processing core receives the new task and determines whether another task having the same identifier exists in any of the queues corresponding to the destination processing core. If another task with the same identifier as the new task exists, the destination processing core assigns the new task to the queue containing a task with the same identifier as the new task. If no task with the same identifier as the new task exists in the queues, the destination processing core assigns the new task to the queue having the fewest tasks. The source processing core writes the new task to the assigned queue. The destination processing core executes the tasks in its queues. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20120002546 | MULTICASTING TRAFFIC MANAGER IN A NETWORK COMMUNICATIONS PROCESSOR ARCHITECTURE - Described embodiments provide a method of processing packets of a network processor. One or more tasks are generated corresponding to received packets associated with one or more data flows. A traffic manager receives a task corresponding to a data flow, the task provided by a processing module of the network processor. The traffic manager determines whether the received task corresponds to a unicast data flow or a multicast data flow. If the received task corresponds to a multicast data flow, the traffic manager determines, based on identifiers corresponding to the task, an address of launch data stored in launch data tables in a shared memory, and reads the launch data. Based on the identifiers and the read launch data, two or more output tasks are generated corresponding to the multicast data flow, and the two or more output tasks are added at the tail end of a scheduling queue. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120300772 | SHARING OF INTERNAL PIPELINE RESOURCES OF A NETWORK PROCESSOR WITH EXTERNAL DEVICES - Described embodiments provide a system having at least two network processors that each have a plurality of processing modules. The processing modules process a packet in a task pipeline by transmitting task messages to other processing modules on a task ring, the task messages related to desired processing of the packet. A series of tasks within a network processor may result in no processing or reduced processing for certain processing modules creating a virtual pipeline depending on the packet received by the network processor. At least two of the network processors communicate tasks. This communication allows ter the extension of the virtual pipeline of or IC network processor to at least two network processors. | 11-29-2012 |
David P. Sonnier US
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| 20110289180 | DATA CACHING IN A NETWORK COMMUNICATIONS PROCESSOR ARCHITECTURE - Described embodiments provide for storing data in a local cache of one of a plurality of processing modules of a network processor. A control processing module determines presence of data stored in its local cache while concurrently sending a request to read the data from a shared memory and from one or more local caches corresponding to other of the plurality of processing modules. Each of the plurality of processing modules responds whether the data is located in one or more corresponding local caches. The control processing module determines, based on the responses, presence of the data in the local caches corresponding to the other processing modules. If the data is present in one of the local caches corresponding to one of the other processing modules, the control processing module reads the data from the local cache containing the data and cancels the read request to the shared memory. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20110289279 | DATA CACHING IN A NETWORK COMMUNICATIONS PROCESSOR ARCHITECTURE - Described embodiments provide a method of coherently storing data in a network processor having a plurality of processing modules and a shared memory. A control processor sends an atomic update request to a configuration controller. The atomic update request corresponds to data stored in the shared memory, the data also stored in a local pipeline cache corresponding to a client processing module. The configuration controller sends the atomic update request to the client processing modules. Each client processing module determines presence of an active access operation of a cache line in the local cache corresponding to the data of the atomic update request. If the active access operation of the cache line is absent, the client processing module writes the cache line from the local cache to shared memory, clears a valid indicator corresponding to the cache line and updates the data corresponding to the atomic update request. | 11-24-2011 |
Dwayne D. Sonnier, Carencro, LA US
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| 20130038050 | Pipe flange leakage spray shield device having over-center locking mechanism - A spray shield for the pipe connection flange of pipes carrying hazardous fluids, to ensure against spraying of the pressurized fluids in the event of leakage at the flange joint. A band composed of metal or other suitable material encompasses a pipe flange supports a spray diffusion mesh or device so that any spray of pressurized leaked fluid is coalesced to drops or streams of leaked fluid which descend by gravity for collection rather than being sprayed into the environment in the vicinity of the leaking flange joint. The spray shield band is secured about the flange by an over-center latch mechanism that tightens the band and spray diffusion mesh around the flange connection. A locking pin or lockout device is inserted through aligned holes of the latch mechanism when closed and functions to secure the latch against release and movement from its latched position. | 02-14-2013 |
Errol A. Sonnier, Broussard, LA US
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| 20120031627 | Control Line Installation Unit - A tubing installer runs a string of tubing into a well while strapping a control line to the tubing string. The installer includes a base having a tubular connector extending downward for connection to an upper end of a blowout preventer. Hydraulic cylinders are mounted to and extend upward from the base. A support floor having support slips is mounted to the hydraulic cylinders at a fixed distance above the base. A traveling slip base containing traveling slips is mounted to upper ends of piston rods of the hydraulic cylinders. A pipe lifting assembly is supported by the base for lifting and positioning an additional joint of tubing to be added to the string of tubing. A pipe make-up mechanism is supported by the base for rotating the additional joint into threaded engagement with the string of tubing. A control line supply source for supplies control line to and alongside the string of tubing at a point between the base and the support floor. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120160518 | Apparatus for Applying an Axial Force to Well Pipe Slips - An apparatus for gripping a string of well pipe being lowered into or retrieved from a well includes pipe slips defining a central bore opening having an axis. The pipe slips are configured to abut and grip a surface of a pipe passing through the central bore opening while the pipe slips are in a first position. The pipe slips are further configured to allow axial movement of the pipe when moved to a second position. The apparatus includes at least one hydraulic ram device configured to exert an axial force on the pipe slips while the pipe slips are in the first position to enhance gripping of the pipe. | 06-28-2012 |
Errol Anthony Sonnier, Broussard, LA US
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| 20130146304 | TUBULAR COMPENSATOR SYSTEM AND METHOD - Present embodiments are directed a stand compensator system. The stand compensator system includes gripping device configured to engage a tubular element by coupling about an outer circumference of the tubular element. Additionally, the tubular compensator system includes a plurality of resilient roller assemblies positioned proximate an inner perimeter of the gripping device, wherein the resilient roller assemblies include rollers arranged to engage with an abutting surface of the tubular element. Further, the stand compensator system includes engagement arms coupled with the gripping device, wherein the engagement arms are configured to hold the gripping device in position above a tubular elevator and couple between rig bails extending from the tubular elevator. | 06-13-2013 |
Gareth D. Sonnier, Broussard, LA US
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| 20120073832 | MULTI-PURPOSE FILL AND CIRCULATE WELL TOOL - A FAC tool for use in a well comprising a well casing. The FAC tool comprises a top drive connection for coupling the tool to a top drive; a push plate; a telescoping section coupling the push plate to the top drive connection; a packer cup configured to seal an annular space between the FAC tool and the well casing when the packer cup is energized; a packer element system comprising at least one packer moveable between a locked position in which the at least one packer is not energized, and an energized position, the packer element system being configured to seal the annular space between the FAC tool and the well casing when in the energized position; and a slip system comprising at least one slip, the slip system configured to lock the packer element in the energized position | 03-29-2012 |
| 20130247355 | INTERNAL GRIPPING SYSTEM - A system for securing a first tubular to a second tubular including a housing having at least one group of at least one window therein. A gripping assembly is disposed in the housing and has at least one member operatively arranged for selectably extending through the at least one window for internally gripping the first tubular. A coupling unit is included having a first clamping mechanism and a second clamping mechanism. The first clamping mechanism is operatively arranged for externally clamping the housing, and the second clamping mechanism is operatively arranged for externally clamping the second tubular component. A method of securing together two tubular components is also included. | 09-26-2013 |
James A. Sonnier, Houston, TX US
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| 20100288492 | Intelligent Debris Removal Tool - A debris removal tool uses a screen to separate the debris coming into the tool from the moving fluid. The fluid that gets through the screen then operates a flow sensing device that is preferably a turbine whose speed of rotation or other characteristics of its movement generates a signal that is picked up by the measurement while drilling tool and conveyed to the surface. The surface personnel first respond by turning off surface pumps to allow debris to fall by gravity off the clogged screen. If that fails, the tool is pulled through the well fluid inducing a reverse flow through the screen to get the debris blocking it to go back into the well through the debris removal tool inlet. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20120037369 | FISHING TOOL - Fishing tools for retrieving objects, i.e., “fish,” lodged within a wellbore are disclosed. The fishing tool comprises a tubular member having a tubular member bore with at least one profiled surface or insert disposed within or along the inner wall surface of the tubular member bore. The profiled surface or insert provides a fishing profile shaped to allow a portion of the fish to move past the fishing profile so that the fishing profile is disposed below the portion of the fish. The tubular member can then be actuated, such as through rotation, to align the portion of the fish with a shoulder of the fishing profile. Upward movement of the tool engages the shoulder with the portion of the fish. Continued upward movement of the tool facilitates retrieval of the fish from the wellbore. | 02-16-2012 |
Paul L. Sonnier, Kingwood, TX US
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| 20110203795 | SEALANT FOR FORMING DURABLE PLUGS IN WELLS AND METHODS FOR COMPLETING OR ABANDONING WELLS - Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a sealant for forming durable plugs in wells and method for completing or abandoning wells. In one embodiment, a method of plugging a wellbore includes mixing sealant; mixing cement; pumping the cement and sealant into the wellbore. The cement is above the sealant and the sealant cures to become viscoelastic or semisolid. | 08-25-2011 |
Troy Sonnier, Carencro, LA US
Troy S. Sonnier, Baton Rouge, LA US
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| 20090250495 | Portable Cargo Trailer Tool Pouch - A portable cargo trailer tool pouch is a storage device for securing tools and other objects in an enclosed trailer in an organized fashion without using valuable floor space. The tool pouch is formed from a back panel ( | 10-08-2009 |
Voltaire O. Sonnier, Houston, TX US
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| 20140083710 | PACKER ASSEMBLY FOR AN OFFSHORE RISER AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A packer assembly for sealing about a subsea riser is provided. The subsea riser is operatively connectable between a surface platform and subsea equipment. The packer assembly includes a packer housing and at least one packer. The packer housing is positionable about a telescoping assembly. The telescoping assembly operatively connects the subsea riser to the surface platform. The packer(s) are positionable along an inner surface of the packer housing to form a seal with the telescoping assembly and include a plurality of packer segments. Each of the packer segments has male and female connectors on each end thereof matably connectable to the male and female connectors of another of the segments to form a seal connection therebetween. The seal connection defines a non-linear leak path whereby leakage of fluid between the plurality of segments is resisted. | 03-27-2014 |
William E. Sonnier, Seabrook, TX US
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| 20100147190 | ASPHALT COMPOSITIONS AND PRODUCTS COMPRISING TALL OIL DERIVED MATERIALS, AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING SAME - Asphalt compositions and products in which the binder comprises tall oil materials possibly previously subjected to distillation, and/or oxidation, and/or combined with a polymer, the tall oil materials having a softening point in the range of 75 F to 400 F, a Needle Penetration value (0.1 mm) at 25 C of at least 1, a Rotational Viscosity at 275 F in the range of 650 cps to 8,000 cps, and a water solubility of less than 10 percent. | 06-17-2010 |
William E. Sonnier, Sea Brook, TX US
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| 20100170417 | CUTBACK ASPHALT COMPOSITIONS AND PRODUCTS COMPRISING AN EXTENDER DERIVED FROM TALL OIL, AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING SAME - Cut back asphalt compositions and product wherein the cutting solvent comprises a tall oil based solvent and optionally other renewable solvents. | 07-08-2010 |
William Joshua Sonnier, Lafayette, LA US
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| 20110184567 | Systems and Methods for Analysis of Downhole Data - Systems and methods for analysis of data associated with fluid flow through a conduit and potential control of the fluid flow. In one embodiment, a method includes a data processing unit obtaining from a sensor a signal representing a series of measurements of a physical parameter associated with fluid flow through the conduit. The data processing unit performs singular spectral analysis of this signal and thereby identifies recurring, possibly non-sinusoidal patterns in the signal. The data processing unit may construct a second signal from some or all of the recurring patterns identified in the first signal. Alternatively, the data processing unit may identify recurring patterns in the signal which are indicative of corresponding conditions associated with the fluid flow through the conduit. The data processing unit may then initiate control functions responsive to the recurring patterns and associated conditions. | 07-28-2011 |