Marshall, TX
Barry Marshall, Monahans, TX US
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20130284454 | RUBBER ELEMENT REMOVAL TOOL - A tool for removing a rubber element of an RCD from a drill stem, the tool having an upper pulling ring of a circumference sufficient to traverse around a rubber element, the ring having an open position and a closed position, the tool further having a lower stabilizing ring of a circumference sufficient to traverse around a drill pipe stump, the ring having an open position and a closed position, and the tool further having a plurality of chains suspending the lower stabilizing ring vertically below the upper pulling ring, as well as a hoist connection. | 10-31-2013 |
20140291026 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR THE INSTALLATION OR REMOVAL OF A ROTARY CONTROL DEVICE INSERT OR A COMPONENT THEREOF - An apparatus for installing and removing a rotary control device insert or an element thereof has a first clamp with a receptacle suitable for receiving a flange of the rotary control device insert therein, a second clamp having an interior suitable for extending around a pipe, and a plurality of lines extending between the first clamp and the second clamp. The first clamp is movable between an open position and a closed position. The second clamp is movable between an open position and a closed position. Each of the clamps includes a first jaw and a second jaw connected to the first jaw by a hinged connection. | 10-02-2014 |
20140291027 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR THE INSTALLATION OR REMOVAL OF A ROTARY CONTROL DEVICE INSERT OR A COMPONENT THEREOF - An apparatus for installing and removing a rotary control device insert or an element thereof has a first clamp with a receptacle suitable for receiving a flange of the rotary control device insert therein, a second clamp having an interior suitable for extending around a pipe, and a plurality of lines extending between the first clamp and the second clamp. The first clamp is movable between an open position and a closed position. The second clamp is movable between an open position and a closed position. Each of the clamps includes a first jaw and a second jaw connected to the first jaw by a hinged connection. | 10-02-2014 |
Bryan Marshall, Mansfield, TX US
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20100266416 | Rotor Blade and Method of Making Same - A helicopter rotor blade includes a structural composite skin defining a cavity therein; a composite spar disposed within the cavity and adhesively bonded to the skin, a portion of the spar exhibiting a C-shape in cross section; and a foam core disposed within the cavity and adhesively bonded to the skin. The structural composite skin forms an external, closed box structure configured to transmit mechanical loads encountered by the rotor blade. | 10-21-2010 |
20120201683 | Rotor Yoke and Method of Making the Same - A method of making a composite rotor yoke includes preparing a molded rotor yoke in a closed cavity tool and possibly machining at least one portion of the molded rotor yoke to form the rotor yoke. In the preferred embodiment, preparing the molded rotor yoke is accomplished by applying layers of uncured low-flow composite material and a layer of uncured high-flow adhesive; substantially enclosing the uncured molded rotor yoke in the closed cavity tool; applying pressure so as to compress the uncured molded rotor yoke; and curing the uncured molded rotor yoke. During the curing process, the high-flow adhesive bleeds out of the molded rotor yoke, thereby preventing marcels from forming through movement of the low-flow composite material. | 08-09-2012 |
20140263820 | Autorotative Enhancement System - Embodiments refer generally to systems and methods for providing autorotative enhancement for helicopters using an autorotative assist unit coupled to the transmission of the helicopter. Methods of utilizing an autorotative assist unit as well as retrofitting an autorotative assist unit to an existing helicopter are also disclosed. By employing an autorotative assist unit, improved autorotation may be achieved without the need to increase the weight of the rotor. | 09-18-2014 |
20160059957 | AUTOROTATIVE ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM - Embodiments refer generally to systems and methods for providing autorotative enhancement for helicopters using an autorotative assist unit coupled to the transmission of the helicopter. Methods of utilizing an autorotative assist unit as well as retrofitting an autorotative assist unit to an existing helicopter are also disclosed. By employing an autorotative assist unit, improved autorotation can be achieved without the need to increase the weight of the rotor. | 03-03-2016 |
20160083086 | ROTOR YOKE AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A rotor yoke manufactured by a process comprising preparing a molded rotor yoke in a closed cavity tool and possibly machining at least one portion of the molded rotor yoke to form the rotor yoke. In the preferred embodiment, the preparing of the molded rotor yoke is accomplished by applying layers of uncured low-flow composite material and a layer of uncured high-flow adhesive; substantially enclosing the uncured molded rotor yoke in the closed cavity tool; and applying pressure so as to compress the uncured molded rotor yoke; and curing the uncured molded rotor yoke. During the curing process, the high-flow adhesive bleeds out of the molded rotor yoke, thereby preventing marcels from forming through movement of the low-flow composite material. | 03-24-2016 |
Bryan W. Marshall, Mansfield, TX US
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20130108447 | Increased Capacity Spherical Lined Bearings | 05-02-2013 |
20130216384 | Compact Rotorcraft Dual-Element Spherical Elastomeric Centrifugal-Force Bearing Assembly - A rotary system includes a retention member and a flexible yoke having an opening forming a bridge. The rotary system is further provided with two bearing assemblies, a first bearing assembly extending through the opening of the yoke and configured to secure a rotor blade to the retention member and a second bearing assembly extending through the opening of the flexible yoke and configured to secure the rotor blade to the bridge. The second bearing element includes a bearing element having a first surface forming a spherical contouring and an opposing integral second surface forming a conical contouring. | 08-22-2013 |
Chris Marshall, San Antonio, TX US
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20110266098 | Elevator Hoistway Door Closer - Elevator hoistway door closer device that increases the closing force on the door as the door approaches the door closed position. A elevator hoistway door closer includes a reel having a groove in its side that terminates in a flat edge beyond a breakover angle. The groove may have a first portion of essentially constant diameter and a second portion having a conical helix shape. The third portion includes the breakover angle and may terminate in a flat edge. There may be an elongate tensile element received by the first and second portions and the third portion defined by the breakover angle flat edge, and that has a free end for attachment to a fixed point. There may be a spring for rotating the reel and attracting the elongate tensile element by wrapping the elongate tensile element around the first and second portions of the channel and over the breakover angle and flat edge of the third portion. | 11-03-2011 |
Dave Marshall, Dallas, TX US
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20140271270 | MAGNETICALLY COUPLED EXPANDER PUMP WITH AXIAL FLOW PATH - A magnetically coupled expander-pump assembly includes an outer expansion turbine that rotates around an inner fluid pump. A coaxial-type magnetic coupling couples the expansion turbine to the fluid pump. An inner portion of the magnetic coupling is coupled to a shaft that drives the fluid pump. An outer portion of the magnetic coupling is driven by the expansion turbine, which rotates circumferentially around the inner fluid pump. The expansion turbine is driven by a driving working fluid stream. The expansion turbine drives the fluid pump to pump a driven fluid stream through the magnetic coupling. In this manner, flow directions of both driving and driven fluid streams remain separate and coaxial, thereby facilitating a reduction in an overall diameter of the expander-pump assembly. | 09-18-2014 |
20150121868 | STRUCTURAL ARRANGEMENT FOR A DOWN-HOLE TURBINE - In a geothermal power system that includes a turbine generator, a down-hole heat exchanger, and a turbine pump assembly, various arrangements for the turbine pump assembly are described. Those arrangements address considerations related to the design of the down-hole turbine pump. In such a system, the turbine generator receives a high pressure working fluid from the down-hole system to drive a generator. The turbine generator is in fluid communication with the down-hole heat exchanger and with the turbine portion of a removably disposed down-hole turbine pump assembly. The pump portion of the down-hole turbine pump assembly is in fluid communication with the down-hole heat exchanger and a source of geothermal fluid. | 05-07-2015 |
Douglas Marshall, Tyler, TX US
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20090120565 | Temporary Facial Decal - A temporary facial decal comprising a mask-like substrate having apertures for the eyes and mouth and having a nose opening taken from the group of slit and aperture with the body of the mask having a transferable image thereon covered by a removable protective sheet that is removed from the decal which is then placed on the user's face using the provided apertures for alignment whereupon an agent, preferably water, is used to transfer the image onto the user's face. | 05-14-2009 |
20140299265 | DRY APPLY AND/OR PEEL AWAY TEMPORARY BODY DECALS - Dry apply and/or peel away temporary body decals may be comprised of a decal applied to a backing with an adhesive associated with the decal. A protective laminate may be applied to protect the decal until it is used. The user may apply the decal to his/her body, and the decal may be applied without the use of water. When the user is ready to remove the temporary body decal, the adhesive associated with the decal may provide a means for the user to detach the temporary body decal from his/her body without leaving a residue on his/her body and without the need to use soap and water to remove the temporary body decal. | 10-09-2014 |
Edward Marshall, San Antonio, TX US
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20100000795 | ENHANCED OIL-BASED FOAM DRILLING FLUID COMPOSITIONS AND METHOD FOR MAKING AND USING SAME - New oil-based foam drilling fluids for oil and/or gas wells are disclose as well as methods of making and using same. The new oil-based drilling fluids including a base oil, a foaming agent and a polymer including at least one aromatic olefin monomer and at least one diene monomer, where the polymer improves foam properties rendering a foam stable at temperatures at or above 300° F. and even at temperatures at or above 350° F. | 01-07-2010 |
Edward Marshall, Sehute, TX US
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20110021385 | SECONDARY EMULSIFIERS FOR INVERTED EMULSION FLUIDS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING SAME - A new class of secondary emulsifying agents for use in inverted mud and other inverted system is disclosed and method for making and using same. | 01-27-2011 |
Edward C. Marshall, Schertz, TX US
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20120071366 | COMPLEMENTARY SURFACTANT COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING SAME - Complementary surfactant systems and downhole fluids made using the systems are disclosed along with methods for making and using same, where the surfactant systems include from 0 wt. % to 100 wt. % of a first surfactant subsystem, from 100 wt. % to 0 wt. % of a second surfactant subsystem, and from 0 wt. % to 100 wt. % of a solvent subsystem based on the wt. % of the surfactant subsystems, where the system is tailored to foam the fluid including the analyzed crude and/or condensate. | 03-22-2012 |
20120071367 | ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY BASE FLUIDS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING SAME - Non-toxic, biodegradable base fluids are disclosed for use in making downhole fluids, where the base fluids include blends of paraffins, olefins, naphthenes, esters, and oxygenates, having low viscosities, having a pale-yellow color, having a flashpoint of >80° C. (175° F.) and have a pour point of about 19° F. Methods for making and using fluids include the base fluids of this invention are also disclosed | 03-22-2012 |
Edward C. Marshall, Houston, TX US
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20130331301 | METHODS FOR USING COMPLEMENTARY SURFACTANT COMPOSITIONS - Methods for using complementary surfactant systems and downhole fluids, where the systems are tailored to foam the fluids, which include the analyzed crude and/or condensate. | 12-12-2013 |
20140323362 | DEFOAMER FORMULATION AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING SAME - Defoamer compositions are disclosed and methods for making and using same, where the defoamer has universal applicability at low concentrations. The defoamer compositions include between 40 vol. % and about 80 vol. % distilled water (other waters may be used instead), 10 vol. % and about 30 vol. % of silicon anti-foam agent and between about 10 vol. % and about 30 vol. % of active silicon anti-foam agent. The defoamer compositions are used in amount of less than or equal to 200 ppm in all foamed downhole fluid systems. | 10-30-2014 |
20150377002 | ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY BASE FLUIDS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING SAME - Non-toxic, biodegradable base fluids are disclosed for use in making downhole fluids, where the base fluids include blends of paraffins, olefins, naphthenes, esters, and oxygenates, having low viscosities, having a pale-yellow color, having a flashpoint of >80° C. (175° F.) and have a pour point of about 19° F. Methods for making and using fluids include the base fluids of this invention are also disclosed | 12-31-2015 |
Edward C. Marshall, Schwartz, TX US
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20120295820 | MANAGEMENT OF CORROSION IN PHOSPHATE BRINES - Phosphate brines are disclosed having reduced corrosive ratings. The phosphate brines include an additive system that reduces the corrosiveness of the phosphate brines compared to the phosphate brines in the absence of the additive system. | 11-22-2012 |
20130081820 | HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT STABLE COMPOSITIONS AND DRILLING AND FRACTURING FLUIDS CONTAINING SAME - Foam systems including a surfactant subsystem including one alpha-olefin sulfonic acid or a plurality of alkali metal alpha-olefin sulfonic acid salts and optionally, one ethoxylated alcohol sulfonate or a plurality of ethoxylated alcohol sulfonates, optionally, a pour point depressant subsystem including one glyme or a plurality of glymes and optionally, a corrosion inhibiting subsystem including one corrosion inhibitor or a plurality of corrosion inhibitors, where the system is thermally or heat stable up to 450° F., the system is environmentally benign, the system is capable of producing a foam in an aqueous medium including high amounts of crude oil, the system is efficient at low usage levels and the system is capable of reuse or at least on foam-defoam cycle. Methods for making and using including preparation of the foam systems, drilling, fracturing, completion and producing using the systems in conjunction with a gas. | 04-04-2013 |
Edward J. Marshall, Bastrop, TX US
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20160098702 | FRAUD PREVENTION USING PRE-PURCHASE MOBILE APPLICATION CHECK-IN - The current location of a consumer can be determined and compared to the location of a merchant requesting approval of a credit card or debit card transaction. If the consumer is not at same location as the merchant, the payment can be declined. If the consumer is at the same location, the payment can be approved or declined according to normal rules. The current location of the consumer can be determined by having the consumer check in upon arrival at a store or shopping center by using an application running on the user's phone, tablet, or other mobile device. The location of the merchant can be determined based on information associated with the payment request. If the two locations match, the payment request is likely to come from the consumer. | 04-07-2016 |
Frederick S. Marshall, Arlington, TX US
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20090211178 | System for Forming a Movable Slab Foundation - A system for forming a movable slab foundation comprises a support sleeve encased within a slab foundation. The support sleeve surrounds a support member that rests upon a support surface. The support sleeve is capable of moving axially along the length of the support member. | 08-27-2009 |
20100080658 | SYSTEM FOR SUPPORTING SLAB WITH CONCRETE PIER - A foundation slab for a structure is repaired by driving piers into the ground and then lifting the slab against the piers. A bracket assembly is attached between the slab and a jack. One or more jacks are used to drive piers into the ground and to raise the slab. One or more brackets remain installed to support the slab on the piers. | 04-01-2010 |
20110005078 | System for Forming a Movable Slab Foundation - An embodiment of the system for forming a movable slab foundation as comprised by the present invention has a slab foundation, at least one substantially vertical support member, at least one support surface, and at least one support sleeve. The at least one supports sleeve surrounds the at least one support member and is encased within the slab foundation and is capable of movement axially along the length of the at least one support member. The at least one vertical support member is capable of rotation relative to the at least one support sleeve to restrict the movement of the at least one support sleeve downward relative to the at least one vertical support member, thereby maintaining the height of the at least one support sleeve and the slab foundation relative to the at least one support surface. | 01-13-2011 |
20110052329 | System for Forming a Movable Slab Foundation - An embodiment of the system for forming a movable slab foundation as comprised by the present invention has a slab foundation, at least one support pier, at least one housing, a seal plate, and at least one support sleeve. The seal plate is positioned within the at least one housing and its outer peripheries are sealingly engaged with the inner surfaces of the at least one housing. The at least one housing and the seal plate are positioned within the at least one support pier. The at least one support sleeve is encased within the slab foundation and its lower end is positioned in abutting contact with the housing. A port is located in and extends through the upper end of the housing and into a cavity between the housing and the seal plate. The at least one housing is capable of movement upward relative to the seal plate. | 03-03-2011 |
20110056150 | System for Forming a Movable Slab Foundation - An embodiment of the system for forming a movable slab foundation as comprised by the present invention has a slab foundation, at least one support surface, at least one lifting member, at least one support sleeve, and an engagement device carried by the at least one support sleeve. The at least one support sleeve is encased within the slab foundation and its lower end is positioned in abutting contact with the at least one support surface. The at least one lifting member is inserted through the at least one support sleeve. The at least one support sleeve and the slab foundation are moved upward axially along the length of the at least one lifting member. The engagement device is engaged with the at least one lifting member, thereby securing the slab foundation and the at least one support sleeve at a desired height. | 03-10-2011 |
20110116873 | System for Forming a Movable Slab Foundation - A system for forming a movable slab foundation has a slab foundation, a support pier, and a housing positioned within the support pier. A support sleeve is positioned within and is substantially surrounded by the housing. Portions of the support sleeve are encased within the slab foundation. The support sleeve is capable of axial movement relative to the housing. A guide plate is connected to the lower end of the support sleeve. A cavity is defined by the space between the guide plate and the lower end of the housing. A port is located in and extends through the guide plate and into the cavity. The slab foundation, the support sleeve, and the guide plate are raised to a desired height relative to the housing. The cavity is filled with support media through the port to secure the position of the slab foundation, the support sleeve, and the guide plate. | 05-19-2011 |
20130269269 | System for Forming a Movable Slab Foundation - An embodiment of the system for forming a movable slab foundation as comprised by the present invention has a slab foundation, at least one substantially vertical support member, at least one support surface, and at least one support sleeve. The at least one supports sleeve surrounds the at least one support member and is encased within the slab foundation and is capable of movement axially along the axis of the at least one support member. The at least one vertical support member is capable of rotation relative to the at least one support sleeve to restrict the movement of the at least one support sleeve downward relative to the at least one vertical support member, thereby maintaining the height of the at least One support sleeve and the slab foundation relative to the at least one support surface. | 10-17-2013 |
Gary Marshall, Houston, TX US
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20140291026 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR THE INSTALLATION OR REMOVAL OF A ROTARY CONTROL DEVICE INSERT OR A COMPONENT THEREOF - An apparatus for installing and removing a rotary control device insert or an element thereof has a first clamp with a receptacle suitable for receiving a flange of the rotary control device insert therein, a second clamp having an interior suitable for extending around a pipe, and a plurality of lines extending between the first clamp and the second clamp. The first clamp is movable between an open position and a closed position. The second clamp is movable between an open position and a closed position. Each of the clamps includes a first jaw and a second jaw connected to the first jaw by a hinged connection. | 10-02-2014 |
20140291027 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR THE INSTALLATION OR REMOVAL OF A ROTARY CONTROL DEVICE INSERT OR A COMPONENT THEREOF - An apparatus for installing and removing a rotary control device insert or an element thereof has a first clamp with a receptacle suitable for receiving a flange of the rotary control device insert therein, a second clamp having an interior suitable for extending around a pipe, and a plurality of lines extending between the first clamp and the second clamp. The first clamp is movable between an open position and a closed position. The second clamp is movable between an open position and a closed position. Each of the clamps includes a first jaw and a second jaw connected to the first jaw by a hinged connection. | 10-02-2014 |
Gerald Marshall, Athens, TX US
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20130116220 | Polymeric Pheromone Formulation and Method of Use to Calm Stress-Related Behavior in Mammals over an Extended Period of Time - Pheromone compositions comprising a combination of squalene, linoleic acid and 1-docosanol are described, along with methods of using the pheromone compositions to modify behavior in mammals. The compositions are useful for behavior modification in mammals that exhibit undesirable or harmful stress-related behaviors. | 05-09-2013 |
20130183392 | INSECT REPELLANT AND SYSTEM - The present invention is directed to an insect repellant composition comprising geraniol, thyme oil, vanillin, and a castor oil based emulsifier. The insect repellant composition is mechanically aerially dispersed over a region such that it evaporates during dispersement and from the landing surface. In an alternate embodiment, the insect repellant is applied topically. | 07-18-2013 |
Gerald L. Marshall, Athens, TX US
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20090275670 | DOG PHEROMONE FORMULATION AND DELIVERY SYSTEM - The present invention is directed to a dog behavioral control system comprising a low melting point polymer or copolymer, an unsaturated long chain fatty alcohol, and a dog-appeasing pheromone to produce a solid slow release generator of the pheromone. The system is useful for making animal collars and the like. | 11-05-2009 |
20110064780 | POLYMERIC PHEROMONE FORMULATION AND METHOD OF USE TO CALM STRESS-RELATED BEHAVIOR IN MAMMALS OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME - The present invention is directed to a polymeric formulation for controlling animal behavior comprising a low melting point polymer or copolymer, an unsaturated long chain fatty alcohol, and an animal-appeasing pheromone to produce a solid slow release generator of the pheromone. The system is useful for making animal collars and the like. | 03-17-2011 |
Glen A. Marshall, Aubrey, TX US
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20080225483 | FRAME MOUNTED MODULAR HYBRID COOLING SYSTEM - A modular cooling system ( | 09-18-2008 |
Greg Marshall, Magnolia, TX US
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20130043038 | Debris barrier for hydraulic disconnect tools - A hydraulic connection mechanism for use in a wellbore comprises an upper connection running tool, a lower connection tool configured to engage the upper connection running tool and form a fluid communication pathway through the hydraulic connection mechanism, and a debris barrier disposed in the fluid communication pathway. The debris barrier comprises a body element, and a spring element configured to maintain the body element in a closed position when the upper connection running tool is disengaged from the lower connection tool. | 02-21-2013 |
20130075110 | Debris Barrier for Hydraulic Disconnect Tools - A hydraulic connection mechanism for use in a wellbore comprises an upper connection tool, a lower connection tool configured to engage the upper connection tool and form a fluid communication pathway through the hydraulic connection mechanism, and a debris barrier disposed in the fluid communication pathway. The debris barrier comprises a body element, and a spring element configured to maintain the body element in a closed position when the upper connection tool is disengaged from the lower connection tool. | 03-28-2013 |
Greg A. Marshall, Kingwood, TX US
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20110147270 | Catalytic Reformer Unit and Unit Operation - An improved process for catalytic reformers and their use for the catalytic reforming of petroleum naphthas. More particularly, the invention relates to an improved reformer unit which can be operated at higher throughput relative to compressor size. The invention utilizes pressure swing adsorption to improve the hydrogen content of hydrogen containing streams generated by and utilized in catalytic reforming processes. The invention also has the capability of enabling compressor-limited catalytic reforming units to be operated at increased capacities. | 06-23-2011 |
Gregory S. Marshall, Magnolia, TX US
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20080223588 | WELL TOOL HAVING ENHANCED PACKING ELEMENT ASSEMBLY - A well tool having an enhanced performance packing element assembly. A well tool includes a packing element assembly for sealingly engaging a surface, the assembly including a packing element having at least one circumferential variation. Another well tool includes a packing element assembly including a packing element and a backup ring, the packing element being configured to bias the backup ring into contact with a surface opposite a circumferential portion of the backup ring, while another circumferential portion does not contact the surface. A method of setting a well tool includes providing a packing element assembly with multiple packing elements, and setting the well tool by squeezing fluid from between the packing elements via a gap, and then closing off the gap. | 09-18-2008 |
Gregory Todd Marshall, Lubbock, TX US
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20150328755 | Electrical Conduit Locknut Socket - A socket for holding electrical conduit locknuts. The socket comprising a cylindrical socket body with a top portion and a bottom portion. An annular threaded receiving ring may be disposed on the top portion of the cylindrical socket body to engage an electrical conduit locknut. The annular threaded receiving ring is adapted to lock the electrical conduit locknut. The socket further includes a coupling member having a multisided opening at the bottom portion of the cylindrical socket body. The socket holds electrical conduit locknuts in place for easy assembly and disassembly. The socket may be provided in a plurality of sizes in order to accommodate electrical conduit locknuts of different sizes. | 11-19-2015 |
Jan Edgar Marshall, Conroe, TX US
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20130149182 | Reinforced Stators and Fabrication Methods - A stator for a progressive cavity pump or motor comprises a tubular housing having a central axis. In addition, the stator comprises a stator insert coaxially disposed within the housing. The stator insert has a radially outer surface that engages the housing and a radially inner surface defining a helical-shaped through bore extending axially through the stator insert. The stator insert includes an insert body and an insert liner attached to the insert body. The insert body is radially positioned between the housing and the insert liner. The insert body comprises a reinforcement structure and a plurality of voids dispersed within the reinforcement structure. | 06-13-2013 |
20150159440 | MATRIX FIXED CUTTER DRILL BITS AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - A fixed cutter drill bit for drilling a borehole in earthen formations includes a blank assembly and a matrix crown fixably mounted to the blank assembly. The blank assembly includes an annular mandrel and a plurality of elongate studs fixably coupled to the mandrel. The mandrel has a first end distal the crown and a second end engaging the crown. In addition, the mandrel includes a plurality of bores extending axially from the second end. Each elongate stud has a first end disposed within one of the bores and a second end disposed in the crown distal the mandrel. | 06-11-2015 |
Joe Robert Marshall, Katy, TX US
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20160102534 | LONG-STROKE HYDRAULIC LIFT SYSTEM HAVING REDUCED HEIGHT - A lift and method for reciprocating a downhole pump includes an linear actuator, such as a piston-cylinder arrangement, located coaxially above the stuffing box of a well. The linear actuator includes a connecting rod that passes through and seals against the stuffing box, thereby taking the place of the traditional polished rod and allowing the linear actuator to be positioned lower and closer to the well. The connecting rod may be connected to the traditional polished rod below the stuffing box. A stopper may be selectively removed to allow the connecting rod to be pulled clear of the stuffing box while using the polished rod to seal the well, thereby allowing the linear actuator to be removed for maintenance. | 04-14-2016 |
John L. Marshall, Arlington, TX US
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20090005991 | Method for Initializing Receiver Channels in a Cement Bond Logging Tool - A method for initializing the input of each of m receiver channels of a receiving transducer in a well logging tool comprising the steps of selecting a logging tool having a multi-element receiving transducer wherein each element of the multi-element receiving transducer operates in an anti-resonant mode below its resonant frequency, and executing a routine in an initialization mode wherein a predetermined number of run cycles are operated and receiver input responses are measured and averaged for each of the m channels while transmitter fixing signals are disabled. | 01-01-2009 |
20100051265 | Firing trigger apparatus and method for downhole tools - Methods and devices are provided for controlling detonation of explosives in a well bore for perforation or a well bore casing, which avoid or reduce unintentional or undesirable detonations while ensuring or increasing desirable detonations. An explosive trigger system or tool may comprise a central processing unit (CPU), memory, and one or more sensors disposed for measuring one or more downhole conditions. Downhole conditions may be measured with the sensor and then used to program detonation parameters (such as temperature or pressure) or preconditions (such as time or distance traveled) to the trigger system. Detonation can only occur when the programmed parameters or preconditions are satisfied. In this way, undesirable detonations are avoided by requiring certain preconditions to arming the trigger system. To further control arming and/or detonating, a line sequencer may be provided, wherein energy is propagate down along the physical deployment line as pulses or line “jerks” through mechanical manipulations of physical deployment line near surface. These pulses can form signals for downhole control of the trigger system. | 03-04-2010 |
20110149684 | Method for Initializing Receiver Channels in a Cement Bond Logging Tool - A method for initializing the input of each of m receiver channels of a receiving transducer in a well logging tool comprising the steps of selecting a logging tool having a multi-element receiving transducer wherein each element of the multi-element receiving transducer operates in an anti-resonant mode below its resonant frequency, and executing a routine in an initialization mode wherein a predetermined number of run cycles are operated and receiver input responses are measured and averaged for each of the m channels while transmitter firing signals are disabled. | 06-23-2011 |
Joseph A. Marshall, Plano, TX US
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20110137085 | NOVEL METHOD FOR THE CONVERSION OF CELLULOSE AND RELATED CARBOHYDRATE MATERIALS TO LOW-MOLECULAR-WEIGHT COMPOUNDS - Methods of converting cellulose or related biorenewable carbohydrate materials into high-value chemical compounds. The methods provide a means of converting low-cost materials such as cellulose and biomass into high yields of compounds such as ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, glycerin, methanol, hydroxyacetone, glycolaldehyde and dihydroxyacetone. | 06-09-2011 |
Joseph Luke Marshall, Richardson, TX US
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20150187093 | ILLUMINATING A VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT WITH CAMERA LIGHT DATA - A method for operating a list in a mobile terminal is disclosed. An example method includes receiving a scene to display corresponding to a user performing an operation on the mobile terminal, capturing an image of the current environment from a camera of the mobile terminal while the user is performing the operation, extracting information from the captured image, processing the extracted information, rendering a display screen according to the received scene and according to the extracted information, and displaying the rendered display screen during the operation. | 07-02-2015 |
Joshua Marshall, Austin, TX US
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20140181864 | MEDIA DISTRIBUTION AND MANAGEMENT PLATFORM - An embodiment of the invention simplifies management of the “video lifecycle”. An embodiment includes one of more modules that streamline the video publishing process by abstracting technical steps such as video publishing, updating video, unpublishing video, retrieval or statistics concerning video, authorization to process video, validation of video, video metadata processing, video transcoding, and/or video transmission. Other embodiments are described herein. | 06-26-2014 |
Joshua P. Marshall, Austin, TX US
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20150058731 | Media Distribution And Management Platform - An embodiment of the invention simplifies management of the “video lifecycle”. An embodiment includes one of more modules that streamline the video publishing process by abstracting technical steps such as video publishing, updating video, unpublishing video, retrieval or statistics concerning video, authorization to process video, validation of video, video metadata processing, video transcoding, and/or video transmission. Other embodiments are described herein. | 02-26-2015 |
Kelly L. Marshall, San Antonio, TX US
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20110266098 | Elevator Hoistway Door Closer - Elevator hoistway door closer device that increases the closing force on the door as the door approaches the door closed position. A elevator hoistway door closer includes a reel having a groove in its side that terminates in a flat edge beyond a breakover angle. The groove may have a first portion of essentially constant diameter and a second portion having a conical helix shape. The third portion includes the breakover angle and may terminate in a flat edge. There may be an elongate tensile element received by the first and second portions and the third portion defined by the breakover angle flat edge, and that has a free end for attachment to a fixed point. There may be a spring for rotating the reel and attracting the elongate tensile element by wrapping the elongate tensile element around the first and second portions of the channel and over the breakover angle and flat edge of the third portion. | 11-03-2011 |
Kyle Charles Marshall, College Station, TX US
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20140095114 | System And Method For Tracking And Displaying Equipment Operations Data - A maintenance terminal unit is provided with a processor and a computer readable medium coupled to the processor. The computer readable medium is non-transitory and local to the processor. The computer readable medium stores computer executable instructions, that when executed by the processor cause the processor to: (1) receive equipment operations parameter data indicative of an operating status of a plurality of equipment, wherein separate equipment operations parameter data is received for at least two of the plurality of equipment; (2) translate the equipment operations parameter data relative to at least one threshold level into management operations data; (3) generate indicia of logs for the plurality of equipment; (4) generate indicia of log entries for the plurality of equipment; and (5) display indicia of the logs and log entries. The equipment can be wellsite equipment located at a wellsite. | 04-03-2014 |
20140095554 | System And Method For Storing Equipment Management Operations Data - A management operations data tracking system and method are disclosed. The management operations data tracking system has one or more processors and a non-transitory computer readable medium storing computer executable instructions. The computer executable instructions cause the one or more processor to receive equipment operations parameter data indicative of an operating status of one or more equipment. The equipment operations parameter data is translated relative to a threshold level. A log is created for the one or more equipment and within the log one or more log entry is created indicative of the operation at sequential instants of time of the one or more equipment. The translated equipment operations parameter data is segmented and stored within the one or more log entry for the one or more equipment. The translated and segmented data is then transmitted and synchronized with a central hub. The equipment can be wellsite equipment. | 04-03-2014 |
Larry Lanier Marshall, Houston, TX US
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20140073828 | SINC-CONTAINING METHANE AROMATIZATION CATALYST, METHOD OF MAKING A METHOD OF USING THE CATALYST - A catalyst for converting methane to aromatic hydrocarbons is described herein. The catalyst comprises an active metal or a compound thereof, zinc or a compound thereof and an inorganic oxide support wherein the active metal is added to the support as a metal oxalate. A method of making the catalyst and a method of using the catalyst are also described. | 03-13-2014 |
20150099914 | PROCESS FOR THE AROMATIZATION OF A METHANE-CONTAINING GAS STREAM - A process for the aromatization of a methane-containing gas stream comprising: contacting the methane-containing gas stream in a reactor with a fluidized bed comprising an aromatization catalyst and a hydrogen acceptor under methane-containing gas aromatization conditions to produce a product stream comprising aromatics and hydrogen wherein the hydrogen is, at least in part, bound by the hydrogen acceptor in the reaction zone and removed from the product and the reaction zone. | 04-09-2015 |
20150105597 | PROCESS FOR THE AROMATIZATION OF A METHANE-CONTAINING GAS STREAM - A process is disclosed for making styrene and/or ethylbenzene by reacting toluene with a C | 04-16-2015 |
Leslie Marshall, Austin, TX US
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20090057837 | WAFER WITH EDGE NOTCHES ENCODING WAFER IDENTIFICATION DESCRIPTOR - An apparatus includes a semiconductor wafer having a surface terminating in an edge. A plurality of notches is defined along the edge. The plurality of notches encodes a wafer identification descriptor for the wafer. A system for identifying wafers includes a wafer sorter. The wafer sorter is adapted to scan at least a portion of a wafer including the plurality of notches and decode the scan of the plurality of notches to generate a wafer identification descriptor for the wafer. | 03-05-2009 |
20090088882 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RANDOMIZING DISPATCH ORDER FOR SINGLE WAFER PROCESSING - A method for dispatching wafers for processing in a tool includes identifying a queue of wafers available to be processed in the tool. One of the wafers is randomly selected based at least in part on a length of time each wafer has been in the queue. The selected wafer is dispatched for processing in the tool. | 04-02-2009 |
Marvin Marshall, Hideaway, TX US
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20130232581 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SECURELY RETRIEVING AND PLAYING DIGITAL MEDIA - A system for securely downloading and playing coherent digital content such as music and preventing its play by unauthorized users. The system may include mass server/storage devices for receiving and storing digital content having predetermined gaps; and client devices communicating with the server/storage devices, and providing authorization to proceed. During playing of the digital content by the client devices, the missing gaps may be filled into the appropriate places, to allow the play of the coherent digital content. | 09-05-2013 |
20150269363 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SECURELY RETRIEVING AND PLAYING DIGITAL MEDIA - A system for securely downloading and playing coherent digital content such as music and preventing its play by unauthorized users. The system may include mass server/storage devices for receiving and storing digital content having predetermined gaps; and client devices communicating with the server/storage devices, and providing authorization to proceed. During playing of the digital content by the client devices, the missing gaps may be filled into the appropriate places, to allow the play of the coherent digital content. | 09-24-2015 |
Mary Cecelia Massey Marshall, San Antonio, TX US
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20080233658 | Environmental Fluorescent Sensors - The present disclosure relates to a fluorescence marker such as quantum dots and their use as sensors which may rely upon a change in fluorescence output upon exposure to a given environmental condition. The variation in fluorescence output may then be utilized as an indication of exposure to a given environmental condition. | 09-25-2008 |
Michael L. Marshall, Georgetown, TX US
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20110131455 | INTEGRATED BUS CONTROLLER AND POWER SUPPLY DEVICE FOR USE IN A PROCESS CONTROL SYSTEM - An integrated bus controller and power supply device includes a typical or standard bus controller and a bus power supply disposed in a common housing, the size and external configuration of which may match a standard bus controller device associated with a typical I/O communication network. The bus controller may store and implement one or more control routines using one or more field devices connected to the I/O communication network while the bus power supply generates and provides the appropriate power signal to the bus of the I/O communication network, the power signal being used to power the field devices connected to the I/O communication network. The integrated bus controller and power supply device can be easily connected to the bus of the I/O communication network to provide both bus controller functionality and bus power supply functionality on the I/O communication network, without the need of configuring and attaching separate, dedicated bus controller and power supply devices to the bus and having to wire these devices together using multiple different terminal blocks. | 06-02-2011 |
Michael Martin Marshall, Austin, TX US
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20130275179 | Methods, Devices and Systems for Referral Opportunity Identification in Social Media Settings - In some embodiments, opportunities for a customer of a business to recommend the business may be automatically identified within the customer's social media account. The customer may grant a third-party application access to his social media account, which is then monitored or occasionally scanned for keywords that identify opportunities such as open requests for referrals. The customer may be presented with the requests and allowed to post a referral for the business. When the referral results in a new customer for the business, both the existing customer and the new customer may receive a reward, such a voucher for a gift card. | 10-17-2013 |
Milton V. Marshall, Houston, TX US
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20110071403 | FUNCTIONAL NEAR-INFRARED FLUORESCENCE LYMPHATIC MAPPING FOR DIAGNOSING, ACCESSING, MONITORING AND DIRECTING THERAPY OF LYMPHATIC DISORDERS - Methods and imaging agents are used to functionally image lymph structures and to identify, diagnose, assess, monitor and direct therapies for lymphatic disorders. Embodiments of the methods utilize highly sensitive optical imaging and fluorescent spectroscopy techniques capable of rapid temporal resolution to non-invasively track or monitor packets of imaging agents flowing in one or more lymphatic structures in human patients to provide quantitative information regarding lymph propulsion and functionality of the lymphatic structures. An imaging agent comprises a fluorophore labeled peptide capable of binding integrin α | 03-24-2011 |
20130267843 | FUNCTIONAL NEAR-INFRARED FLUORESCENCE LYMPHATIC MAPPING FOR DIAGNOSING, ACCESSING, MONITORING AND DIRECTING THERAPY OF LYMPHATIC DISORDERS - Methods and imaging agents are used to functionally image lymph structures and to identify, diagnose, assess, monitor and direct therapies for lymphatic disorders. Embodiments of the methods utilize highly sensitive optical imaging and fluorescent spectroscopy techniques capable of rapid temporal resolution to non-invasively track or monitor packets of imaging agents flowing in one or more lymphatic structures in human patients to provide quantitative information regarding lymph propulsion and functionality of the lymphatic structures. An imaging agent comprises a fluorophore labeled peptide capable of binding integrin α | 10-10-2013 |
20160029948 | FUNCTIONAL NEAR-INFRARED FLUORESCENCE LYMPHATIC MAPPING FOR DIAGNOSING, ACCESSING, MONITORING AND DIRECTING THERAPY OF LYMPHATIC DISORDERS - Methods and imaging agents are used to functionally image lymph structures and to identify, diagnose, assess, monitor and direct therapies for lymphatic disorders. Embodiments of the methods utilize highly sensitive optical imaging and fluorescent spectroscopy techniques capable of rapid temporal resolution to non-invasively track or monitor packets of imaging agents flowing in one or more lymphatic structures in human patients to provide quantitative information regarding lymph propulsion and functionality of the lymphatic structures. An imaging agent comprises a fluorophore labeled peptide capable of binding integrin α | 02-04-2016 |
Nicholas Marshall, Austin, TX US
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20160058845 | ADMINISTRATION OF KYNURENINE DEPLETING ENZYMES FOR TUMOR THERAPY - Methods and compositions related to the use of a protein with kynureninase activity are described. For example, in certain aspects there may be disclosed a modified kynureninase capable of degrading kynurenine. Furthermore, certain aspects of the invention provide compositions and methods for the treatment of cancer with kynurenine depletion using the disclosed proteins or nucleic acids. | 03-03-2016 |
Paul Ian Strathdee Marshall, Lucas, TX US
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20150278423 | Device Pin Mux Configuration Solving and Code Generation via Boolean Satisfiability - This invention is a signal input/output design tool for integrated circuit input/output design. The connectivity capacity of at least multiplexer connecting internal signals and external lines is expressed as a first set of Boolean expressions. The desired connectivity between internal signals and external lines is expressed is provided by a designer. A programmed general purpose computer expresses the desired connectivity as a second set of Boolean expressions and determines whether said first set of Boolean expressions and said second set of Boolean expressions are Boolean satisfiable. If satisfiable, the design tool generates control signals to configure the at least one multiplexer to achieve the desired connectivity. If not satisfiable, the design tool generates a report indicating which portions of the desired connectivity are achievable and which are not. | 10-01-2015 |
Rick Marshall, Houston, TX US
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20110299960 | Method and System for Offshore Export and Offloading of LPG - A process and system for directly exporting liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from an offshore location is disclosed. The process comprises (a) obtaining a mixture comprising oil and natural gas from a subsea well; (b) separating LPG from the mixture comprising oil and natural gas at a floating or fixed offshore processing facility; (c) offloading the LPG directly from the floating or fixed offshore processing facility via subsea offloading risers and at least one subsea offloading flowline connecting the processing facility to a floating or fixed offshore transfer station; and (d) transferring the LPG to an export tanker at the transfer station. The system comprises a floating or fixed offshore processing facility, a floating or fixed offshore transfer station, and a set of subsea offloading transfer lines connecting the processing facility and the transfer station. | 12-08-2011 |
Ricki Marshall, Houston, TX US
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20110057656 | Drilling System for Making LWD Measurements Ahead of the Bit - A drilling system includes integral drill bit body and logging while drilling tool body portions. There are no threads between the drill bit and the LWD tool. In one exemplary embodiment the drilling system includes a unitary tool body, i.e., a tool body formed from a single work piece. In another exemplary embodiment the drill bit body portion is welded to the LWD tool body portion. At least one LWD sensor is deployed in the drill bit. The drilling system enables multiple LWD sensors to be deployed in and near the bit (e.g., on both the side and bottom faces of the bit). The absence a threaded connection facilitates the placement of electrical connectors, LWD sensors, and electronic control circuitry at the bit. | 03-10-2011 |
20150368974 | ROTARY STEERABLE DRILLING TOOL WITH ELECTROMAGNETIC STEERING SYSTEM - A rotary steerable drilling tool with an electromagnetic steering system can include a drill collar, a bit shaft, an orientation control module, a mud tube, a mud tube coupler, a universal joint, a mud sealing device, and a drill bit. The bit shaft can be mechanically coupled to the drill collar through the universal joint and the orientation control module and rotate about the universal joint. The orientation and the inclination angle of the bit shaft against the drill collar can be controlled by the orientation control module with the electromagnetic steering system. The orientation control module can include an array of electromagnets, an array of permanent magnets, a rotor, and a set of bearings. The orientation control module can be coupled to the bit shaft through the rotor. The movement of the rotor can be driven by the interaction between the array of electromagnets and the array of permanent magnets. | 12-24-2015 |
Robert A. Marshall, Georgetown, TX US
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20080288794 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANAGING POWER DELIVERY FOR POWER OVER ETHERNET SYSTEMS - A method for managing the delivery of power for a plurality of devices includes allocating a power limit for each of the plurality of devices and providing power to at least one of the plurality of devices. The method also includes, in response to the providing of power, measuring the amount of power utilized by each of at least one of the at least one of the plurality of devices and determining that the amount of power exceeds the power limit for the device. | 11-20-2008 |
20090160303 | Shaped Selective Thermal Emitter - A geometrically shaped photonic crystal structure consisting of alternating layers of thin films is heated to emit light. The structure may include index matching layers or a cavity layer to enhance emissions. The layer thicknesses of the structure may be spatially varied to modify the emission spectrum versus emission angle. The self-focusing structure may be fabricated into a convex electrically heated wire filament light bulb, a concave visible thermophotovoltaic emitter, a concentric directional heat exchanger, an electronic display, or a variety of irregularly shaped remotely read temperature or strain sensors. | 06-25-2009 |
Robert J. Marshall, Round Rock, TX US
Scott A. Marshall, Houston, TX US
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20120018164 | CLAMP FOR A WELL TUBULAR - A tubular clamp for gripping a tubular is disclosed. In one aspect, a tubular clamp for use with a cutting and lifting system is provided. The tubular clamp is configured to move between an opened position and a closed position. The tubular clamp further includes at least one slip member to permit the clamp to bear the weight of a severed tubular string. Lifting lugs on an outer surface of the clamp permit attachment to a lifting assembly. | 01-26-2012 |
20130319984 | HIGH POWER LASER OFFSHORE DECOMMISSIONING TOOL, SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USE - There is provided high power laser systems, high power laser tools, and methods of using these tools and systems for cutting, sectioning and removing structures objects, and materials, and in particular, for doing so in difficult to access locations and environments, such as offshore, underwater, or in hazardous environments, such as nuclear and chemical facilities. Thus, there is also provided high power laser systems, high power laser tools, and methods of using these systems and tools for removing structures, objects, and materials located offshore, under bodies of water and under the seafloor. | 12-05-2013 |
20140090846 | HIGH POWER LASER DECOMMISSIONING OF MULTISTRING AND DAMAGED WELLS - High power laser systems, high power laser tools, and methods of using these tools and systems for opening up damaged wells and for cutting, sectioning and removing structures objects, and materials, and in particular, for doing so in difficult to access locations and environments, such as offshore, underwater, or in hazardous environments, such as nuclear and chemical facilities. And, high power laser systems, high power laser tools, and methods of using these systems and tools for providing rock-to-rock plugs for decommissioning of wells. | 04-03-2014 |
20140190949 | SYSTEMS, TOOLS AND METHODS FOR HIGH POWER LASER SURFACE DECOMMISSIONING AND DOWNHOLE WELDING - There are provided using high power laser systems for performing decommissioning welding and repair of structures in boreholes, off-shore, and other remote and hazardous locations. In a particular embodiment the laser system is a Class I system. | 07-10-2014 |
20140231085 | LASER SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THE REMOVAL OF STRUCTURES - There is provided high power laser systems, high power laser tools, and methods of using these tools and systems for cutting, sectioning and removing structures objects, and materials, and in particular, for doing so in difficult to access locations and environments, such as offshore, underwater, or in hazardous environments, such as nuclear and chemical facilities. Thus, there is also provided high power laser systems, high power laser tools, and methods of using these systems and tools for removing structures, objects, and materials located offshore, under bodies of water and under the seafloor. | 08-21-2014 |
20150321290 | Laser Systems and Apparatus for the Removal of Structures - There is provided high power laser systems, high power laser tools, and methods of using these tools and systems for cutting, sectioning and removing structures objects, and materials, and in particular, for doing so in difficult to access locations and environments, such as offshore, underwater, or in hazardous environments, such as nuclear and chemical facilities. Thus, there is also provided high power laser systems, high power laser tools, and methods of using these systems and tools for removing structures, objects, and materials located offshore, under bodies of water and under the seafloor. | 11-12-2015 |
Stephen W. Marshall, Richardson, TX US
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20090009871 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REDUCING VISIBLE SPECKLE IN A PROJECTION VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEM - The invention provides an apparatus for reducing speckle in a projection visual display (PVD) system, a method of reducing visible speckle in a PVD system and a PVD system incorporating the method or apparatus. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a diffuser interposable in an optical path of a PVD system and a diffuser actuator having a single drive axis configured to cause the diffuser to travel in a lissajous curve at least partially transverse to the optical path. | 01-08-2009 |
20090251531 | CODING SCHEME FOR DIGITAL VIDEO SIGNALS AND AN IMAGE ARCHITECTURE USING THE SAME - Video signals in a video stream are encoded by inserting reference signals in the video stream such that the encoded video stream carry both reference signals and video signals being coded. In the decoding stage, reference images generated from the reference signals are detected and used for identifying the encoded video signals based upon the profiles of the detected reference images. An imaging architecture capable of using the coding scheme comprises a shutter that can be implemented as a dual-processor configuration. | 10-08-2009 |
20110304596 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INCREASING A PERCEIVED RESOLUTION OF A DISPLAY - According to one embodiment, a method of increasing a perceived resolution of a display includes directing light at a optical dithering element and repeatedly transitioning the optical dithering element from a first position to a second position and then back to the first position such that the mirror alternately reflects light to a first position on the display and then to a second position on the display. Each transition of the mirror includes controlling any overshoot or ringing in the position of the optical dithering element by providing a predetermined drive signal to the optical dithering element to smoothly accelerate and decelerate the element during the traverse between the first and second positions. | 12-15-2011 |
20120019918 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REDUCING VISIBLE SPECKLE IN A PROJECTION VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEM - The disclosure provides an apparatus for reducing speckle in a projection visual display (PVD) system, a method of reducing visible speckle in a PVD system and a PVD system incorporating the method or apparatus. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a diffuser interposable in an optical path of a PVD system and a diffuser actuator having a single drive axis configured to cause the diffuser to travel in a Lissajous curve at least partially transverse to the optical path. | 01-26-2012 |
Stephen Wesley Marshall, Richardson, TX US
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20090009860 | FLEXIBLE MEMBERS FOR MOVING SCREENS IN DISPLAY SYSTEMS - For reducing artificial effects, especially the speckle effects, in display systems employing light valves, a movable screen is provided in the display system. The screen motion is enabled by attaching the screen to flexible elements that are connected to non-movable member of the display system. | 01-08-2009 |
20090141347 | Apparatus and Method for Using Voice Coils as Screen Motion Sensors - In one embodiment, a display device includes a movably suspended diffuser screen, and a voice-coil mechanism coupled to the diffuser screen. A signal-processing device, such as a microprocessor, is coupled to a driver circuit to produce a drive signal at an output terminal for the voice coil in response to a voltage sensed across the voice coil. The driver circuit includes shutdown control to drive its output terminal to a high-impedance state to accommodate sensing voltage across the voice coil. Thus, the signal for the voice coil is produced by the signal-processing device in a closed-loop feedback arrangement without the need for separate position-sensing elements. In a preferred arrangement, a second voice coil is coupled to the diffuser screen and to the signal-processing circuitry to produce a second signal for the second voice coil to accommodate generating a circular motion for the diffuser screen without stationary points. | 06-04-2009 |
20100182574 | System and Method for Reducing the Effect of an Image Artifact - In accordance with the teachings of the present disclosure, a system and method for displaying an image are provided. In one embodiment, the method includes receiving a laser through a rotary diffuser. The rotational speed of the rotary diffuser may be continuously varied to reduce the effect of an image artifact in a light pattern. The image artifact may be caused by an imperfection in the rotary diffuser. The light pattern is projected on a display device. | 07-22-2010 |
Steven P. Marshall, Houston, TX US
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20100172355 | Rapid I/O Traffic System - High speed networking systems such as PCI-Express and Serial Rapid I/O are based on the exchange of packets across switched networks of high speed serial links. Information in the headers of these packets indicate the kind of transaction they represent. Queuing all received packets in a single queue will cause interactions between transaction types. Indirection can be used create the effect of multiple independent queues from a shared memory. This provides efficient centralized packet storage, while allowing independent processing of different transactions types. | 07-08-2010 |
Terry Lee Marshall, Allen, TX US
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20160117637 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TRACKING AND MANAGING CEMENT, CONCRETE, OR OTHER DELIVERIES - A method implemented by an electronic device includes receiving information associated with an order of one or more time-sensitive orders for construction materials. The method also includes displaying, based on the information, a time when the order is to be delivered by, a current location of a vehicle associated with the order, and a total amount of construction material ordered and delivered for the order. An electronic device includes a controller configured to receive information associated with an order of one or more time-sensitive orders for construction materials. The electronic device also includes a display unit configured to display, based on the information, a time when the order is to be delivered by, a current location of a vehicle associated with the order, and a total amount of construction material ordered and delivered for the order. The method and electronic device are used to track and manage various deliveries. | 04-28-2016 |
Thomas G. Marshall, Weatherford, TX US
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20110114341 | INTEGRATED FIRE FIGHTING VALVE AND SYSTEM - An enhanced fire prevention system includes a valve having three or more ports in which water is drawn from a source and diverted away from a water filtration system and directed towards a hose used to battle a fire. The valve includes a pressure relief assembly that is connected to and integrally formed within the valve. The valve may also be housed within a hydrant apparatus installed within an existing water main or irrigation lines. | 05-19-2011 |
Vivienne S. Marshall, San Antonio, TX US
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20100239539 | Methods for promoting differentiation and differentiation efficiency - The invention is directed to methods for promoting differentiation of stem cells to hematopoietic cell lineages. The invention is further directed to increasing the differentiation efficiency of hematopoietic stem/progenitor cells. Such methods utilize novel compositions, including but not limited to, Amnion-derived Multipotent Progenitor cells (herein referred to as AMP cells) and conditioned media derived therefrom (herein referred to as Amnion-derived Cellular Cytokine Solution or ACCS), each alone or in combination with each other or other agents. | 09-23-2010 |
20120322731 | NOVEL CYTOKINE CONTAINING COMPOSITIONS - The invention is directed to novel cellular factor-containing solution compositions (referred to herein as “CFS” compositions), including novel sustained-release cellular factor-containing solution compositions (referred to herein as “SR-CFS” compositions), methods of making such novel compositions and uses thereof. | 12-20-2012 |
20130040880 | Novel Cytokine Containing Compositions - The invention is directed to novel cellular factor-containing solution compositions (referred to herein as “CFS” compositions), including novel sustained-release cellular factor-containing solution compositions (referred to herein as “SR-CFS” compositions), methods of making such novel compositions and uses thereof. | 02-14-2013 |
20130071363 | Amnion-derived cells, methods of making and uses thereof - The invention is directed to substantially purified amnion-derived cell populations, compositions comprising the substantially purified amnion-derived cell populations, and to methods of creating such substantially purified amnion-derived cell populations, as well as methods of use. The invention is further directed to antibodies, in particular, monoclonal antibodies, that bind to amnion-derived cells or, alternatively, to one or more amnion-derived cell surface protein markers. The invention is further directed to methods for producing the antibodies, methods for using the antibodies, and kits comprising the antibodies. | 03-21-2013 |
20130071364 | Amnion-derived cells, methods of making and uses thereof - The invention is directed to substantially purified amnion-derived cell populations, compositions comprising the substantially purified amnion-derived cell populations, and to methods of creating such substantially purified amnion-derived cell populations, as well as methods of use. The invention is further directed to antibodies, in particular, monoclonal antibodies, that bind to amnion-derived cells or, alternatively, to one or more amnion-derived cell surface protein markers. The invention is further directed to methods for producing the antibodies, methods for using the antibodies, and kits comprising the antibodies. | 03-21-2013 |
20130115197 | Amnion-derived cell compositions, methods of making and uses thereof - The invention is directed to substantially purified amnion-derived cell populations, compositions comprising the substantially purified amnion-derived cell populations, and to methods of creating such substantially purified amnion-derived cell populations, as well as methods of use. The invention is further directed to antibodies, in particular, monoclonal antibodies, that bind to amnion-derived cells or, alternatively, to one or more amnion-derived cell surface protein markers. The invention is further directed to methods for producing the antibodies, methods for using the antibodies, and kits comprising the antibodies. | 05-09-2013 |
20130171112 | Methods for promoting hair growth - The invention is directed to methods for promoting hair growth. Such methods utilize novel compositions, including but not limited to extraembryonic cytokine secreting cells (herein referred to as ECS cells), including, but not limited to, amnion-derived multipotent progenitor cells (herein referred to as AMP cells), conditioned media derived therefrom (herein referred to as amnion-derived cellular cytokine solution or ACCS), cell lysates derived therefrom, and cell products derived therefrom, each alone or in combination. | 07-04-2013 |
20130172252 | Methods for promoting hair growth - The invention is directed to methods for promoting hair growth. Such methods utilize novel compositions, including but not limited to extraembryonic cytokine secreting cells (herein referred to as ECS cells), including, but not limited to, amnion-derived multipotent progenitor cells (herein referred to as AMP cells), conditioned media derived therefrom (herein referred to as amnion-derived cellular cytokine solution or ACCS), cell lysates derived therefrom, and cell products derived therefrom, each alone or in combination. | 07-04-2013 |
20130183387 | Methods for treating pustular conditions of the skin - The invention is directed to methods for treating pustular conditions of the skin, for example, acne. Such methods utilize novel compositions, including but not limited to extraembryonic cytokine secreting cells (herein referred to as ECS cells), including, but not limited to, amnion-derived multipotent progenitor cells (herein referred to as AMP cells), conditioned media derived therefrom (herein referred to as amnion-derived cellular cytokine solution or ACCS), cell lysates derived therefrom, and cell products derived therefrom, each alone or in combination. | 07-18-2013 |
20130189235 | Methods of treating spinal cord injury and minimizing scarring - The invention is directed to methods of promoting the healing of spinal cord injury. The invention is further directed to methods of minimizing the extent of scarring following spinal cord injury. Such methods utilize novel compositions, including but not limited to extraembryonic cytokine secreting cells (herein referred to as ECS cells), including, but not limited to, amnion-derived multipotent progenitor cells (herein referred to as AMP cells) and conditioned media derived therefrom (herein referred to as amnion-derived cellular cytokine solution or ACCS), each alone or in combination with each other and/or other agents. | 07-25-2013 |
20130302289 | Methods for Modulating Immune Responses - The invention is directed to novel methods for modulating inflammatory and/or immune responses. Such methods utilize compositions comprising extraembryonic cells (herein referred to as EE cells) including but not limited to extraembryonic HLA-G positive cells (herein referred to as EHP cells) and amnion-derived multipotent progenitor cells (herein referred to as AMP cells); compositions comprising expanded EE cell populations, and/or cell lysates and/or conditioned media derived therefrom, alone or in combination with each other and/or in combination with various extracellular matrices and/or devices and/or other suitable active agents. | 11-14-2013 |
20140017193 | Methods for treating nervous system injury and disease - The invention is directed to methods for treating nervous system injury and disease, in particular traumatic brain injury and degenerative nervous system disease. Such methods utilize novel compositions, including but not limited to trophic factor-secreting extraembryonic cells (herein referred to as TSE cells), including, but not limited to, amnion-derived multipotent progenitor cells (herein referred to as AMP cells) and conditioned media derived therefrom (herein referred to as amnion-derived cellular cytokine solution or ACCS), each alone or in combination with each other and/or other agents. | 01-16-2014 |
20150147358 | Methods for modulating immune responses - The invention is directed to novel methods for modulating inflammatory and/or immune responses. Such methods utilize compositions comprising extraembryonic cells (herein referred to as EE cells) including but not limited to extraembryonic HLA-G positive cells (herein referred to as EHP cells) and amnion-derived multipotent progenitor cells (herein referred to as AMP cells); compositions comprising expanded EE cell populations, and/or cell lysates and/or conditioned media derived therefrom, alone or in combination with each other and/or in combination with various extracellular matrices and/or devices and/or other suitable active agents. | 05-28-2015 |
20150202235 | Amnion-derived cell compositions, methods of making and uses thereof - The invention is directed to substantially purified amnion-derived cell populations, compositions comprising the substantially purified amnion-derived cell populations, and to methods of creating such substantially purified amnion-derived cell populations, as well as methods of use. The invention is further directed to antibodies, in particular, monoclonal antibodies, that bind to amnion-derived cells or, alternatively, to one or more amnion-derived cell surface protein markers. The invention is further directed to methods for producing the antibodies, methods for using the antibodies, and kits comprising the antibodies. | 07-23-2015 |
William Marshall, Richmond, TX US
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20100071899 | Wellsite Surface Equipment Systems - A system for powering wellsite surface equipment comprises at least one prime mover in communication with a fuel source for powering the prime mover and having at least one heat source, at least one pump arranged to be driven by the prime mover, the at least one pump in fluid communication with at least one wellbore and at least one fluid for use in the wellbore, and at least one auxiliary system in communication with the heat source from the at least one prime mover. | 03-25-2010 |
20130042752 | Pump Body - A pump body is pre-compressed by expanding a displacement plug in a cavity to pre-compress a portion of a pump body comprising a piston bore, an inlet bore and an outlet bore spaced from said cavity, and connected in a pump assembly. A fluid pump assembly is made up of a plurality of pump bodies connected side by side between opposing end plates with a plurality of fasteners tightened to compress the pump bodies between the end plates, wherein each pump body comprises a piston bore, an inlet bore, an outlet bore and an expanded displacement plug in a cavity; and wherein the expanded displacement plug applies a pre-compressive force at the cavity on each of the pump bodies. | 02-21-2013 |
20140345865 | Wellsite Surface Equipment Systems - A system for powering wellsite surface equipment comprises at least one prime mover in communication with a fuel source for powering the prime mover and having at least one heat source, at least one pump arranged to be driven by the prime mover, the at least one pump in fluid communication with at least one wellbore and at least one fluid for use in the wellbore, and at least one auxiliary system in communication with the heat source from the at least one prime mover. | 11-27-2014 |
William Wesley Marshall, Frisco, TX US
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20100325173 | RAPID DEVELOPMENT OF INFORMATICS SYSTEMS FOR COLLABORATIVE DATA MANAGEMENT - Rapid development of a collaborative database uses a spreadsheet application to implement the database. Each parameter of the database variables is entered into a corresponding cell in the spreadsheet. A first spreadsheet code is entered that refers to selected cells related to a first variable and resolves into database code that instructs a database application to create the first variable in the collaborative database. A second spreadsheet code is also entered also referring to selected cells related to the first variable and resolves into application server (AS) code that instructs an application server to generate a graphical data entry form for that variable. In order to develop the same database and AS code for the remaining variables, the developer uses the autofill function of the spreadsheet to autofill the spreadsheet codes to cells related to the other variables and resolving into their own database and AS codes. | 12-23-2010 |
Winston Christopher Marshall, Spring, TX US
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20140329622 | Tethered Ball Trainer - A tethered ball trainer includes a body harness having a primary belt, primary support arm, and secondary support structure. Both the primary belt and secondary support structure are attached to a user and the primary support arm. A tether is attached to the primary support arm opposite the primary belt and consists of a swivel hook, damper, cord, and ball support. The swivel hook prevents the cord from twisting, while the damper absorbs shock and reduces the impact on the user as a result of the ball being kicked. The ball is attached to the tether at a mounting point on the ball or by the ball support. An accelerometer in the ball measures the acceleration of the ball and sends electronic signals through a transmitter to a visual display having a communicably coupled receiver. A display processor unit records and displays information in regards to the ball being kicked. | 11-06-2014 |