Wolfe, TX
Albert Wolfe, Kingwood, TX US
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20090028293 | LARGE X-RAY DETECTOR VARIABLE CENTERING FOR ANGULATION ENHANCEMENT - Systems, methods and apparatus are provided for angulation enhancement. An X-ray system comprising X-ray detector and X-ray source disposed at different ends of the X-ray system. A means is provided for shifting a beam field produced by the X-ray source towards the edge of the X-ray detector whereby a large X-ray detector on a vascular X-ray system can be utilized to image smaller anatomy at extremes angles. | 01-29-2009 |
Alexander K. Wolfe, Austin, TX US
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20120290491 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ELECTRONIC LEAD VERIFICATION - A system and a method provide a lead verification service. A lead generator contacts a verification server when a visitor lands on a hosting site of the lead generator to enter lead information into a form. The verification server issues a reference key (token) to the lead generator and collects information about the visitor and the hosting site of the lead generator, using the reference key to identify the collected information. When the visitor submits the form, the lead generator sends the form data, which includes the entered lead information and the reference key received from the verification server, to at least one interested party. When the verification server receives a request for the collected information from the interested party, the collected information is retrieved based on the reference key included in the request and sent to the requesting interested party. | 11-15-2012 |
Anderson E. Wolfe, Austin, TX US
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20110161272 | INTERFACE FOR CREATING AND EDITING BOOLEAN LOGIC - Boolean graphs and complex non-intuitive editors for authoring complex nested Boolean expressions can result in erroneous evaluation results by relying exclusively on the ability of an author of the Boolean expression to accurately incorporate operands into the Boolean expression to achieve the desired result. Functionality for analyzing the effect of operator changes can be incorporated into an intuitive graphical user interface for authoring the Boolean expression. The impact of the operator changes can be determined based on a position of the operator in the Boolean expression. Multiple evaluation orders for evaluating the operators and their associated operands can also be identified and presented to the programmer to resolve ambiguities, that may arise while evaluating the Boolean expression. The organization of the Boolean expression can be graphically depicted to reflect an evaluation order of the operators and their associated operands that comprise the Boolean expression. | 06-30-2011 |
Bryn Tyler Wolfe, League City, TX US
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20130340560 | APPARATUS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR RECONFIGURABLE ROBOTIC MANIPULATOR AND COUPLING - A robotic manipulator arm is disclosed. The arm includes joints that are attachable and detachable in a tool-free manner via a universal mating adapter. The universal mating adapter includes a built-in electrical interface for an operative electrical connection upon mechanical coupling of the adapter portions. The universal mating adapter includes mechanisms and the ability to store and communicate parameter configurations such that the joints can be rearranged for immediate operation of the arm without further reprogramming, recompiling, or other software intervention. | 12-26-2013 |
Christopher Wolfe, Fulshear, TX US
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20120188090 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATION OF ALERTS AND ADVICE FROM AUTOMATICALLY DETECTED BOREHOLE BREAKOUTS - A method for generating an alert or advice for drilling a borehole penetrating an earth formation includes: receiving with a processor a borehole image from a downhole tool disposed at a drill tubular drilling the borehole; detecting a first breakout and a second breakout shifted approximately 180° apart from the first breakout if breakouts are in the image using a method for detecting breakouts implemented by the processor; and generating an alert or advice with the processor if the first and second breakouts are detected. | 07-26-2012 |
Christopher A. Wolfe, Katy, TX US
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20110153296 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR REAL-TIME WELLBORE STABILITY SERVICE - Apparatus and method of conducting a drilling operation are provided. One embodiment of the method includes drilling a borehole, predicting a value of a first parameter relating to the drilling of the borehole using a geomechanical model, estimating a value of a second parameter from measurements taken by a sensor, updating the geomechanical model based at least in part on the estimated value of the second parameter, predicting a second value of the first parameter using the updated geomechanical model, and altering a drilling parameter for drilling the borehole based on the predicted second value of the first parameter. | 06-23-2011 |
20120234600 | Downhole Rebound Hardness Measurement While Drilling or Wireline Logging - A method and apparatus for estimating a rock strength profile of a formation is disclosed. A tool having a testing surface is conveyed into a wellbore in the formation. The testing surface is propelled to impact the formation at a plurality of depths in the wellbore. A measurement of hardness of the formation is obtained from a rebound of the testing surface from the formation at the plurality of depths. The rock strength profile of the formation is estimated using the obtained measurements of hardness at the plurality of depths. A parameter for drilling the wellbore can be affected using the estimated rock strength profile. | 09-20-2012 |
Daniel L. Wolfe, Houston, TX US
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20140000902 | REDUCED MECHANICAL ENERGY WELL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USE | 01-02-2014 |
20140069896 | LIGHT WEIGHT HIGH POWER LASER PRESURE CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USE - There is provided pressure control systems, methods and apparatus for the use of high power laser energy to server structures, such as rods, tubes, wireline, slickline and braided line in well and pipeline pressure control situations. | 03-13-2014 |
David Wolfe, Murphy, TX US
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20100237144 | Mail Box - A mailbox for holding mail may include a housing to house the mail and a stand to support the housing. The housing may include a security shelf to prevent access to a bottom portion of the housing. The housing may include a lower door and the lower door may be pivotable to access the bottom portion of the housing. The lower door may include a lock, and the housing may include a fixed wall to prevent access to the housing. The housing may include a flap to cooperate with the fixed wall, and the security shelf may include a horizontal section. The security shelf may include an inclined section, and the mailbox may include a light. The light may be powered by solar, and the light may be powered by landscaping power. | 09-23-2010 |
Edward H. Wolfe, Plano, TX US
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20150326889 | Set-Top Box with Interactive Portal and System and Method for Use of Same - A set-top box with an interactive portal and system and method for use of the same are disclosed. In one embodiment of the set-top box, the set-top box is deployed to provide an interactive portal in a hospitality establishment having multiple rooms, such as a hotel. The set-top box is associated with a room and includes a housing that secures a television input, a television output, a processor, a transceiver, and memory therein in an interconnected bus architecture. The set-top box generates a guest interactive portal as well as a housekeeping interactive portal for a guest and housekeeper, respectively. Each of the portals provides relevant feedback on the condition of the room to a server associated with the hotel. | 11-12-2015 |
Frank A. Wolfe, Acton, TX US
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20130078404 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PREVENTING PETS FROM CLAWING HOME FURNISHINGS - An apparatus and method is provided for controlling animal activity with an adhesive sheet. In one embodiment, the sheet includes strips uniformly spaced apart on a transfer layer including a bisected protection layer. In another embodiment, the sheet is flat and generally rectangular. In another embodiment, the sheet is rolled. In yet another embodiment, the sheet is deployed from a dispenser. In one embodiment of the method, the sheet is deployed by locating an area of activity to be controlled, removing the control sheet from the transfer sheet, placing the control sheet on an the area of activity to be controlled and then systematically and sequentially removing the first protection sheet and the second protection sheet. In another embodiment, the area to be controlled includes a surface discontinuity requiring placement of the control sheet along the discontinuity. | 03-28-2013 |
Glenda Wolfe, Irving, TX US
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20100153503 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING DISCREET COMMENTS IN A MESSAGE - This disclosure provides a technique for allowing the sender of an electronic message to create a discreet comment electronic message to at least one discreet recipient. The discreet recipient may be a blind copy recipient. The discreet message consists of a discreet comment section specifically address to one or more designated recipients. To create a discreet comment message, a sender would select a discreet recipient. A discreet comment is then inserted. An association is made to link the discreet recipient with a designated discreet comment. The discreet comment is appended to the electronic message upon sending. | 06-17-2010 |
James E. Wolfe, Watauga, TX US
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20100212372 | SECURITY ENCLOSURE FOR A GUN - A security enclosure for a handgun includes an enclosure base having an opening to an interior portion and a cover configured to selectively cover the opening in the enclosure base. The cover may be configured in a manner to rotate from a first position in which the cover blocks access to the interior portion of the enclosure base to a second position in which the cover allows access to the interior portion of the enclosure base. A gun enclosure may be rotatably disposed within the enclosure base. A biometric recognition device may be configured to operatively unlock the cover when exposed to a required feature of an authorized user. | 08-26-2010 |
Jason L. Wolfe, Ennis, TX US
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20090047099 | Roofing Material Fasteners, Applicators and Method of Installation - A roofing material fastener comprises a shank having a length dimension and a point. The shank is adapted to enable it to be driven through at least a first course of roofing material and into a roof deck. A fastener head is positioned in a region of the shank distal from the point. A spike protrusion projects from the distal region of the shank to a terminus. The length of the spike protrusion is less than one half the length of the shank, measured from the point to the fastener head. The spike protrusion is adapted to penetrate a depth less than the full depth of a second course of roofing material installed above the first course. The spike protrusion is shaped to inhibit sawing through the second course of roofing material by the spike protrusion. | 02-19-2009 |
20090278271 | Thermal Revitalization of Polymer-Containing Materials - A method for thermally revitalizing a damaged polymer-containing material, consisting essentially of applying heat from an external heat source to the surface of the object to temporarily raise the surface temperature of the object above the softening point of the polymer is disclosed. A device for performing thermal revitalization on a polymer-containing material is also disclosed. | 11-12-2009 |
20110289879 | Roofing Material Fasteners, Applicators And Method Of Installation - A roofing material fastener comprises a shank having a length dimension and a point. The shank is adapted to enable it to be driven through at least a first course of roofing material and into a roof deck. A fastener head is positioned in a region of the shank distal from the point. A spike protrusion projects from the distal region of the shank to a terminus. The length of the spike protrusion is less than one half the length of the shank, measured from the point to the fastener head. The spike protrusion is adapted to penetrate a depth less than the full depth of a second course of roofing material installed above the first course. The spike protrusion is shaped to inhibit sawing through the second course of roofing material by the spike protrusion. | 12-01-2011 |
John C. Wolfe, Houston, TX US
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20090042137 | METHOD FOR TRANSLATING A STRUCTURED BEAM OF ENERGETIC PARTICLES ACROSS A SUBSTRATE IN TEMPLATE MASK LITHOGRAPHY - The present inventors have developed an accurate method for forming a plurality of images on a substrate. The present method provides an improved pattern replication technique that provides submicron resolution, for example 20 nm or less, especially 10 nm or less. The method may involve moving a structured beam of energetic radiation across a target substrate. The motion of an image of the template mask on the substrate is achieved by tilting a mask and substrate assembly relative to the axis of the incident beam. The technique does not require high precision motion of the template mask relative to the target substrate. The energetic radiation may comprise energetic particles. The technique is insensitive to particle energy and can be applied to uncharged, neutral particles. | 02-12-2009 |
20090073400 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A PARTICULATE FILTER WITH REGULARLY SPACED MICROPORES - Various embodiments disclose devices and methods for fabricating microporous particulate filters with regularly space pores wherein sheet membrane substrates are exposed to energetic particle radiation through a mask and the damaged regions removed in a suitable developer. The required depth of field is achieved by using energetic particles to minimize diffraction and an energetic particle source with suitably small diameter. | 03-19-2009 |
20100147693 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A PARTICULATE FILTER WITH REGULARLY SPACED MICROPORES - Various embodiments disclose devices and methods for fabricating microporous particulate filters with regularly spaced pores wherein sheet membrane substrates are exposed to energetic particle radiation through a mask and the damaged regions removed in a suitable developer. The required depth of field is achieved by using energetic particles to minimize diffraction and an energetic particle source with suitably small diameter. | 06-17-2010 |
20110208031 | NEUTRAL PARTICLE NANOPATTERNING FOR NONPLANAR MULTIMODAL NEURAL PROBES - A neural probe includes a probe, wherein a tip of the probe is tapered; an insulating layer covering the probe, and one or more metallic traces, wherein the metallic traces are provide along the length of the probe. The probe also includes one or more contacts provided on the tip of the probe, wherein each of the one or more metallic traces terminates at the one or more contacts, and the one or more contacts provide an array of nanosized metallic pillars. The neural probe may also incorporate a lightguide. The lightguide may include an insulating layer providing a first cladding layer on the probe, a core layer provided on top of the first cladding layer, wherein the metallic traces and contacts are provided in the core layer with a core material, and a second cladding layer provided on top of the core layer. | 08-25-2011 |
20140350375 | INTEGRATED THIN-FILM OPTRODE - An optrode may provide a cylindrical substrate two or more electrodes deposited said cylindrical substrate. The cylindrical substrate and electrodes may be coated by an insulating layer with openings or vias over certain portions of the electrodes that may provide a contact for the neural probe or may be utilized to connect lead lines. Manufacturing of an optrode may utilize a jig that secures a cylindrical substrate coated by a conductive material and a resist. A first mask may be positioned in an opening provided by the jig, and the cylindrical substrate may be exposed ions or neutral particles to define one or more electrode patterns. After regions of the resist and conductive material are removed to form the electrodes, a second mask may be utilized to define vias regions in which portions of the electrodes are exposed and uncoated by an insulating layer. | 11-27-2014 |
John D. Wolfe, Celina, TX US
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20090115441 | PROBE CARD AND TEMPERATURE STABILIZER FOR TESTING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES - One aspect of the invention provides an apparatus that includes a probe card [ | 05-07-2009 |
Karla Beth Wolfe, Tomball, TX US
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20140048254 | System and Method of Assessing a Wellbore Servicing Fluid or a Component Thereof - A method of assessing a wellbore servicing fluid or a component thereof comprising providing a plurality of test organisms, dividing the plurality of test organisms into a control group and at least one test group, subjecting the at least one test group to the wellbore servicing fluid or component thereof for a predetermined duration, wherein subjecting the at least one test group to the wellbore servicing fluid or component thereof comprises providing a wellbore fluid testing system comprising a plurality of containers and a cover, placing at least a portion of the control group within a first container, placing at least a portion of the at least one test group within a second container, and covering the first container and the second container with the cover, and assessing the acceptability of the wellbore servicing fluid or component thereof. | 02-20-2014 |
Mark Wolfe, Round Rock, TX US
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20090046431 | High Capacity Thin Module System - Flexible circuitry is populated with integrated circuitry disposed along one or both of its major sides. Contacts distributed along the flexible circuitry provide connection between the module and an application environment. The circuit-populated flexible circuitry is disposed about an edge of a rigid substrate thus placing the integrated circuitry on one or both sides of the substrate with one or two layers of integrated circuitry on one or both sides of the substrate. The substrate form is preferably devised from thermally conductive materials and includes a high thermal conductivity core or area that is disposed proximal to higher thermal energy devices such as an AMB when the flex circuit is brought about the substrate. Other variations include thermally-conductive clips that grasp respective ICs on opposite sides of the module to further shunt heat from the ICs. Preferred extensions from the substrate body or substrate core encourage reduced thermal variations amongst the integrated circuits of the module. | 02-19-2009 |
20090052124 | Circuit Module with Thermal Casing Systems - Flexible circuitry is populated with integrated circuitry (ICs), and contacts are distributed along the flexible circuitry to provide connection to an application environment. The flexible circuitry is disposed about a rigid substrate, placing the ICs on one or both sides of the substrate with one or more layers of integrated circuitry on one or both sides of the substrate. The substrate is preferably devised from thermally-conductive materials and one or more thermal spreaders are in thermal contact with at least some of the ICs. Optionally, as an additional thermal management feature, the module may include a high thermal conductivity thermal sink or area that is disposed proximal to higher thermal energy IC devices. In preferred embodiments, extensions from the substrate body or substrate core encourage reduced thermal variations amongst the ICs of the module while providing an enlarged surface for shedding thermal energy from the module. | 02-26-2009 |
20130168058 | System, Apparatus and Method for Cooling Electronic Components - Apparatuses, systems and methods for effective cooling of electronic devices are presented herein. More specifically, embodiments of the present invention comprise one or more heat pipes thermally coupled to electronic components and to a first heat sink and a second heat sink. The heat pipes are constructed to transfer heat generated at the one or more electronic components to the first heat sink and to the second heat sink. The first heat sink is operable to transfer heat energy to the ambient air using dissipation or advection. The second heat sink is able to transfer heat energy to the ambient air using dissipation. A controller is operable to switch between a passive mode of operation and an active mode of operation. The system can operate in a passive mode only in temperatures less than 25 degrees Celsius, can switch operation between a passive mode and an active mode without throttling in temperatures less than 60 degrees Celsius, can switch operation between a passive mode and an active mode in temperatures greater than 60 degrees Celsius while maintaining about 85% or greater maximum processing speed, and can operate in a passive only mode with minimal throttling. | 07-04-2013 |
Mark Wolfe, Plano, TX US
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20080298186 | Disk Drive With Multiple Level Power Reduction During Write - A disk drive data storage system comprising at least one data storage disk and a sensor assembly proximate the data storage disk. The sensor assembly further comprises circuitry for writing data to the data storage disk and circuitry for reading data from the data storage disk. The system also comprises circuitry for controlling the circuitry for reading data during different time periods so that the circuitry for reading data consumes different levels of power while the circuitry for writing data is writing data to the data storage disk. | 12-04-2008 |
Mark Wolfe, Austin, TX US
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20090073661 | THIN CIRCUIT MODULE AND METHOD - A circuit module includes a printed circuit board (PCB) having a first side, a second side, and a bottom perimeter edge. The PCB exhibits a first thickness along the bottom perimeter edge. The first side includes a recessed area and, in that recessed area, the PCB has a second thickness that is less than the first thickness. A plurality of integrated circuits (ICs) are fixed to the PCB in the recessed area. A plurality of module contacts are connected to the ICs and are disposed along at least one of the first and second sides and are configured to provide electrical connection between the circuit module and an edge connector. | 03-19-2009 |
Mark A. Wolfe, Plano, TX US
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20120250484 | PROXIMITY SENSING SYSTEM - A data storage system for detecting a location of a head relative to a magnetic media is described. This system comprises arms, a preamplifier circuit coupled to the arms for controlling the arms, a proximity sensing system positioned within the preamplifier circuit, the proximity sensing system comprising: an input stage for transmitting an input sense signal; a programmable gain stage coupled to receive the input sense signal and operative for transmitting a gain signal in response to receiving the input sense signal; a multiplexer coupled to receive the gain signal and at least one control signal, the multiplexer operative for transmitting a multiplexed signal; a detector coupled to receive the multiplexed signal and a second control signal, the detector operative for transmitting an output signal; wherein an amplitude associated with the output signal enables detecting the location of the head. | 10-04-2012 |
20130176639 | PROXIMITY SENSING SYSTEM - A data storage system for detecting a location of a head relative to a magnetic media is described. This system comprises arms, a preamplifier circuit coupled to the arms for controlling the arms, a proximity sensing system positioned within the preamplifier circuit, the proximity sensing system comprising: an input stage for transmitting an input sense signal; a programmable gain stage coupled to receive the input sense signal and operative for transmitting a gain signal in response to receiving the input sense signal; a multiplexer coupled to receive the gain signal and at least one control signal, the multiplexer operative for transmitting a multiplexed signal; a detector coupled to receive the multiplexed signal and a second control signal, the detector operative for transmitting an output signal; wherein an amplitude associated with the output signal enables detecting the location of the head. | 07-11-2013 |
Michael Wolfe, Garland, TX US
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20090066323 | Antenna Orientation Sensor and Method for Determining Orientation - An antenna orientation sensor, having a base, a pivoting support coupled to the base. An actuator operable to move the pivoting support through a calibration movement with respect to the base. A, for example, three axis magnetic sensor on the pivoting support and a position sensor operable to sense the position of the pivoting support within the calibration movement. | 03-12-2009 |
Patricia S. Wolfe, Fort Worth, TX US
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20130177623 | Preparation Rich in Growth Factor-Based Fibrous Matrices for Tissue Engeering, Growth Factor Delivery, and Wound Healling - Activated platelet-rich plasma (aPRP) is electrospun into fibrous matrices which are used to deliver components of aPRP to a site of action in a sustained manner. The electrospun matrices are used, for example, for tissue engineering applications and for the treatment of wounds. | 07-11-2013 |
Robert R. Wolfe, League City, TX US
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20130090297 | NUTRITIONAL COMPOSITIONS - Compositions for the promotion of muscle protein synthesis and control of tumor-induced weight loss in patients that are, for example, suffering from cancer cachexia, and methods of administering such compositions. | 04-11-2013 |
Serie L. Wolfe, Houston, TX US
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20150278871 | LOCATION-BASED BOOK IDENTIFICATION - Techniques are described herein that are capable of performing location-based book identification. For example, book(s) may be identified that discuss a location that is within a designated proximity to a mobile device. In accordance with this example, information regarding the book(s) may be provided for consumption by a user at the mobile device. For instance, the information may be displayed on the mobile device in response to the mobile device coming within the designated proximity to the location. The information may include an excerpt of at least one of the book(s), an indication of other location(s) that are discussed by at least one of the book(s), an offer to purchase at least one of the book(s), etc. The user may share the information through social media, interact with other readers and/or the author via a social network, etc. | 10-01-2015 |
Steve Wolfe, Katy, TX US
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20120173919 | System and method for creating and maintaining secondary server sites - Disaster Recovery (DR) and High-Availability (HA) are a critical features required by many information technology systems. DR and HA may be accomplished with a remote secondary site that is kept synchronized with a primary site. To reduce the cost of maintaining a secondary site, the data may be split into two subsets wherein only a first subset of data is kept synchronized at the secondary site using a small bandwidth communication link. The second set of data, which is generally much larger, is periodically backed up at a network accessible back-up location. When a disaster occurs, the secondary site may access the most recent back-up of the second set of data. In a maintenance or limited failure situation, the secondary site can directly access the second data set at the primary site. | 07-05-2012 |