Looney, US
Alan Looney, North Canton, OH US
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20090140039 | RF communication of data between currency canister and automated banking machine - An automated canister reloading machine is able to reload a currency canister removed from an ATM. The reloading machine includes a supply of currency notes. The reloading machine can transfer currency notes from the supply into a storage area of the canister. The canister includes a memory that can store data representative of information concerning the canister, such as data representative of the type and number of currency notes held in the canister. The reloading machine is able to update the canister memory. | 06-04-2009 |
Andrew James Looney, College Park, MD US
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20160001169 | SYMBOL-MATCHING GAME FOR CARDS WITH PAIRED ICONS - A tabletop game played with a special deck of cards. Each card ( | 01-07-2016 |
Brandon Looney, Birmingham, AL US
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20120073433 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OPTIMIZING A PAC RATIO - An exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides a method of controlling a PAC-to-particulate ratio in a potion of an exhaust system from a furnace. The method comprises measuring a second amount of particulate exiting a particulate removal system, and controlling a first amount of particulate removed by the particulate removal system based in part on the measured second amount of particulate, such that a desired ratio of PAC-to-particulate is obtained in the portion of the exhaust system. | 03-29-2012 |
Brian B. Looney, Aiken, SC US
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20100176065 | Process for treating waste water having low concentrations of metallic contaminants - A process for treating waste water having a low level of metallic contaminants by reducing the toxicity level of metallic contaminants to an acceptable level and subsequently discharging the treated waste water into the environment without removing the treated contaminants. | 07-15-2010 |
20120264196 | Thixotropic gel for vadose zone remediation - A thixotropic gel suitable for use in subsurface bioremediation is provided along with a process of using the gel. The thixotropic gel provides a non-migrating injectable substrate that can provide below ground barrier properties. In addition, the gel components provide for a favorable environment in which certain contaminants are preferentially sequestered in the gel and subsequently remediated by either indigenous or introduced microorganisms. | 10-18-2012 |
20130199996 | GROUND WATER REMEDIATION USING HUMATE ENHANCED AEROBIC COMETABOLISM - A process of bioremediation of chlorinated solvents is provided. The process involves stimulating a microbial biomass of bacteria having oxygenase activity through the introduction of natural organic matter, such as a soluble humate, into a contaminated aquifer. The resulting increase in bacterial biomass results in the cometabolism of chlorinated solvents. The process allows remediation of a contaminated aquifer under aerobic conditions. | 08-08-2013 |
20130287497 | VAPOR PHASE ELEMENTAL SULFUR AMENDMENT FOR SEQUESTERING MERCURY IN CONTAMINATED SOIL - The process of treating elemental mercury within the soil is provided by introducing into the soil a heated vapor phase of elemental sulfur. As the vapor phase of elemental sulfur cools, sulfur is precipitated within the soil and then reacts with any elemental mercury thereby producing a reaction product that is less hazardous than elemental mercury. | 10-31-2013 |
Brian M. Looney, Lexington, MA US
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20090199120 | Customizable, reconfigurable graphical user interface - A graphical user interface (“GUI”) for a software-controlled media/data organizer and playback system including a display screen with a plurality of user-activatible search and selection buttons for use in accessing the media/data selections from one or more storage devices. The GUI, when started on a suitable system, automatically senses the system's display screen size and automatically configures the GUI buttons, windows and other characteristics of the display to conform thereto. The GUI also enables the user to configure and customize the GUI buttons, windows and other display characteristics to suit his/her particular needs and preferences. Additionally, the GUI includes an improved asynchronous media/data selection search facility that displays in a GUI search window, substantially immediately, the initial results of a search request while additional searching proceeds asynchronously “behind the scenes” until the follow-on results are ready for display. The search facility is also adopted to account for misspellings, date transposition and other errors and other errors made by the user during entry of search requests. Other improved features of the GUI include its ability to merge or synchronize the search and selection buttons and media/data selections among different systems and the ability to monitor and report details of a user's activity on a given system. | 08-06-2009 |
Carl Looney, Detroit, MI US
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20140265092 | VACUUM-BASED CLEANING APPARATUS AND METHOD - An apparatus and method for cleaning. The original motivation for the creation of the apparatus was the cleaning of shoes or bare feet, but the apparatus can be used in other organic and inorganic applications as well. The apparatus can be used in conjunction with a variety of different vacuum technologies, including wet dry vacuum systems. The apparatus can be implemented as a stand-alone mat or as modular component that can be combined with other units to achieve the desired coverage area. | 09-18-2014 |
Charles O. Looney, Athens, TN US
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20100282237 | FRONT CONTROLS FOR GAS COOKING RANGE - A gas cooking range having a first oven and a second oven positioned above the first oven. A cooktop is positioned between a manifold and an upper panel. The cooktop includes a gas burner. The manifold has mounted thereto a knob operable to control the gas burner. | 11-11-2010 |
Clifton Steve Looney, Port Saint Lucie, FL US
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20130227099 | Identity provider discovery service using a publish-subscribe model - A proxy is integrated within an F-SSO environment and interacts with an external identity provider (IdP) instance discovery service. The proxy proxies IdP instance requests to the discovery service and receives responses that include the IdP instance assignments. The proxy maintains a cache of the instance assignment(s). As new instance requests are received, the cached assignment data is used to provide appropriate responses in lieu of proxying these requests to the discovery service, thereby reducing the time needed to identify the required IdP instance. The proxy dynamically maintains and manages its cache by subscribing to updates from the discovery service. The updates identify IdP instance changes (such as servers being taken offline for maintenance, new services being added, etc.) occurring within the set of geographically-distributed instances that comprise the IdP service. The updates are provided via a publication-subscription model such that the proxy receives change notifications proactively. | 08-29-2013 |
20130227140 | Identity provider discovery service using a publish-subscribe model - A proxy is integrated within an F-SSO environment and interacts with an external identity provider (IdP) instance discovery service. The proxy proxies IdP instance requests to the discovery service and receives responses that include the IdP instance assignments. The proxy maintains a cache of the instance assignment(s). As new instance requests are received, the cached assignment data is used to provide appropriate responses in lieu of proxying these requests to the discovery service, thereby reducing the time needed to identify the required IdP instance. The proxy dynamically maintains and manages its cache by subscribing to updates from the discovery service. The updates identify IdP instance changes (such as servers being taken offline for maintenance, new services being added, etc.) occurring within the set of geographically-distributed instances that comprise the IdP service. The updates are provided via a publication-subscription model such that the proxy receives change notifications proactively. | 08-29-2013 |
Dave Looney, Eugene, OR US
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20120219391 | Mobile Material Handling and Metering System - A method and system for handling granular material, such as proppant used in hydraulic fracturing in well drilling, is provided. In an operational configuration, a delivery module having conveyors receives and conveys granular material to a delivery location, and one or more mobile storage modules receive, hold and dispense granular material downward to the delivery module. The mobile storage modules comprise a raised, angular container portion for holding granular material. Each mobile storage module may comprise a rock-over chassis for support against ground. A remote control module provides centralized, remote control of the system. Mobile support unit modules may also be provided as a remotely controlled vehicle capable of providing power, control, heating, and the like to other modules. Mobile in-feed elevator modules may also be provided as a remotely controlled vehicle for feeding granular material to mobile storage modules. In a transportation configuration, each module is separately transportable. | 08-30-2012 |
David Looney, Glendale, AZ US
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20090033643 | INTEGRATED DISPLAY MODULE - A display device includes a substrate. At least a portion of a plurality of pixel circuits are disposed over or integrated into a first surface of the substrate, and arranged in a matrix. A control device is disposed over a second surface of the substrate. | 02-05-2009 |
20130309920 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MOUNTING OF PLUG-IN ELECTONICS DONGLES - Systems and methods for mounting of plug-in electronic dongles are provided. In one embodiment, an electronics mounting adapter device comprises: a base member that includes a cavity and at least one cable stabilizing element configured to secure a cable connector of a cable within the cavity, wherein the cable is routed though an opening in the base member into the cavity; a cover coupled to the base member by at least one fastener; one or more mounting provisions for securing the base member to a mounting surface; and at least one clamping element configured to clamp a dongle within the cavity, wherein the dongle is coupled to the cable connector. | 11-21-2013 |
David Looney, Monroe, OR US
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20130323005 | SYSTEM FOR CONVEYING DRILL CUTTINGS - The present disclosure concerns a system for transporting drill cuttings from an offshore drilling platform. In a representative embodiment, a bulk material storage and conveying system for a waterborne vessel comprises a first conveyor system including one or more upper conveyors extending lengthwise of the vessel. The system also comprises a plurality of containers located below the first conveyor system arranged in one or more rows, and a second conveyor system including one or more lower conveyors located below the one or more containers. The first conveyor system is configured to selectively dispense bulk material into the one or more containers, and the plurality of containers are configured to selectively dispense bulk material onto different locations along the length of the one or more lower conveyors. The system can further include an offloading conveyor assembly configured to convey drill cuttings from the lower conveyors to trucks on land. | 12-05-2013 |
David J. Looney, Encinitas, CA US
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20090215860 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR REGULATING GENE TRANSCRIPTION - The invention is directed to compositions and methods for RNA-mediated gene regulation, e.g., transcription regulation, e.g., by transcriptional silencing of genes. In one aspect, the invention provides methods using siRNAs directed at a transcription regulator, e.g., a promoter or enhance sequence, of a gene target molecule. In one aspect, this results in in vivo DNA methylation and/or modification of associated chromatin (e.g., histone proteins) accompanied by and/or partial or complete transcription gene silencing in a cell, such as a mammalian cell, e.g., a human cell. | 08-27-2009 |
David L. Looney, Monroe, OR US
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20090242316 | VEHICLE HAVING AUXILIARY STEERING SYSTEM - A mobile material placer with an auxiliary steering system having a direct hydraulic drive mechanism. The mobile material placer includes a body, a material hopper coupled to the body and configured to receive and store material, a feeder conveyor coupled to the body, and a placer conveyor pivotally coupled to the body. The auxiliary steering system includes a direct hydraulic drive mechanism coupled to the steering column and which causes the steering column to rotate bidirectionally in response to fluid flow from a hydraulic pump. | 10-01-2009 |
Donald F. Looney, Columbia, SC US
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20150121750 | COVERING MECHANISM FOR A COLD FRAME - A mechanism for covering and uncovering a cold frame includes a starting base and a spaced-apart terminal base, a frame, and a cover deployable over the frame starting at the starting base and ending at the terminal base. The cover is wrapped from its midline around a cover shaft rotated by a first drive motor, as cables, attached to the leading edge of the cover, pull it over the frame. Those cables are simultaneously winding themselves around a cable shaft rotated by a second drive motor so that cover remains tight between the cable shaft and the cover shaft. The other end of the cables is secured to the starting base while the trailing edge of the cover is secured to the terminal base. Torque arms extend from the first and second drive motors and their distal ends are pivotally connected. | 05-07-2015 |
Douglas C. Looney, Boise, ID US
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20130136347 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING THE COLOR OF AN OBJECT IN A PHOTO - A method for interpreting a color in a photographic digital image is disclosed. The method includes receiving a photographic digital image comprising a color portion proximate to a color scale. Different spatial positions on the color scale correspond to different known outcome values. The position of the color portion in the digital image is located and a digital color value for the color portion is determined. Digital scale color values at different positions on the color scale are determined. The digital color value is compared to one or more digital scale color values to determine a digital reference color value that approximates the digital color value of the color portion. A position of the digital reference color value on the color scale is determined. An outcome value is then determined based on the position of the digital reference color value. | 05-30-2013 |
Erin Looney, Reno, NV US
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20080319293 | SAMPLE SCANNING AND ANALYSIS SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME - A system and methods for scanning and analyzing one or more characteristics of a sample utilizing electromagnetic radiation is described. More particularly, the system and methods utilize an electromagnetic radiation source connected to a transmitter and an analyzer connected to a receiver. A sample to be analyzed is placed between the transmitter and receiver and a frequency sweep of electromagnetic radiation is transmitted through the sample to create a series of spectral data sets, which are developed into a composite spectrogram by the analyzer and processed to determine one or more characteristics of the sample. A magnetic field can alternatively be applied around the transmitter, receiver and sample to enhance some characteristic analysis applications and to make other characteristic analysis applications possible. Samples include inert and living items and the characteristics include a wide variety of different applications. Although pattern recognition is utilized in some applications to match a present composite spectrogram with previously detected spectrograms, the present composite spectrogram can also be analyzed based on pattern components to make characteristic determinations without per-use calibration and without utilizing any pattern matching. | 12-25-2008 |
Erin C. Looney, Reno, NV US
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20110208418 | Completing Obligations Associated With Transactions Performed Via Mobile User Platforms Based on Digital Interactive Tickets - Completion of obligations associated with transactions performed via mobile user platforms may be facilitated based on digital interactive tickets associated with a unique geographical location and/or user preferences. An indication that a user has completed a transaction presented to the user via a user platform may be received. The transaction may have been completed responsive to content received at the user platform. The content may have been provided to the user platform based on a geographical location of the user platform and/or a user preference associated with the user. The content may include information associated with the geographical location of the user platform. A digital interactive ticket may be provided to the user platform responsive to receiving the indication. The digital interactive ticket may including executable software and/or requisite data enabling the digital interactive ticket to provide additional functionality on the user platform. The additional functionality may facilitate completion of one or more obligations associated with the completed transaction. | 08-25-2011 |
20110208852 | Regionally-Tiered Internet Banner Delivery and Platform for Transaction Fulfillment of E-Commerce - Regionally-tiered Internet banner delivery may be provided. A banner presentation portion configured to present banners may be provided for presentation to a user via a screen of a client computing platform. Banners associated with sponsors may be received. Individual ones banners may be configured to present media content. Two or more tiers may be defined, which include a first tier and a second tier. Individual ones of the tiers may correspond to different overlapped and/or non-overlapped geographical areas. The first tier may correspond to a larger geographical area than the second tier. A given banner may be associated with a given tier based on a desired geographical area to which the given banner is directed. Individual ones of the banners may be provided, based on a location of the user, for presentation to the user via the presentation portion of the screen of the client computing device. | 08-25-2011 |
James Q. Looney, Fountain Inn, SC US
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20100260463 | Connector for splicing and hanging cable trays - A connector that can function as a cable tray splice is provided. The connector may have a frame that is configured for being placed against first and second portions of cable tray. The connector may also have a flange located at an end of the frame that is capable of being shaped by a user. The flange and the frame define an aperture. A connector that may be a configured as a cable tray hanger and a method of securing a connector to the cable tray are also provided. | 10-14-2010 |
Jeffrey D. Looney, Christiansburg, VA US
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20140366955 | REMOTE REGULATOR FOR ROOF BOLTER - A regulator for controlling operation of a drill thrust actuator and a drill rotation actuator in a roof bolter, is provided. The regulator includes a first pressure relief unit, a second pressure relief unit and a flow control valve. The first pressure relief unit is configured to selectively allow a hydraulic fluid to pass to the drill thrust actuator. The second pressure relief unit is configured to selectively allow the hydraulic fluid to pass to the drill rotation actuator. Further, the flow control valve is configured to selectively adjust a flow of the hydraulic fluid to the drill rotation actuator. | 12-18-2014 |
20140369769 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENABLING MACHINE MOVEMENT - A system for enabling movement of a machine is provided. The system includes a support member provided on the machine. The support member is configured to be in a raised position or a lowered position relative to a frame of the machine. The system also includes an actuation module configured to selectively enable the movement of the machine. The system further includes an enabler valve coupled to the actuation module and the support member. The enabler valve is configured to selectively send a pilot signal to the actuation module based on the position of the support member. | 12-18-2014 |
Jeffrey D. Looney, Christianburg, VA US
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20120018235 | BATTERY-POWERED MINING VEHICLE - A device for controllably supporting a battery includes an arm, a first protrusion, a second protrusion, and a cylinder actuator. The arm has a compartment formed in the arm and an opening extending through the arm at a base of the compartment. The cylinder actuator includes a piston connected to a rod, and is positioned substantially in the compartment of the arm. The rod extends toward the opening of the arm, and the rod moves through the opening during operation of the cylinder actuator. Also, the first protrusion extends from the arm in a first direction and the second protrusion extends from the arm in a second direction. | 01-26-2012 |
Kelly Looney, Austin, TX US
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20090279567 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DYNAMIC BANDWIDTH PROVISIONING - Embodiments disclosed herein provide a control device and a method executing thereon for allocating network bandwidth to users accessing a controlled network. In response to a user connecting to the control device using a user device, the control device obtains a user bandwidth allocation profile for that user based on user credentials. The user bandwidth allocation profile may be stored local or remote to the control device. A provisioning module running on the control device can map attributes in the user bandwidth allocation profile to a traffic control rule and associate the traffic control rule with the user based on the user credentials and considering information identifying the user device used by the user to connect to the control device. A traffic conditioning module running on the control device can regulate the network bandwidth usage by the user utilizing the traffic control rule associated with the user. | 11-12-2009 |
20100192213 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DYNAMIC BANDWIDTH PROVISIONING - Embodiments disclosed herein provide a control device and a method executing thereon for allocating network bandwidth to users accessing a controlled network. In response to a user connecting to the control device using a user device, the control device obtains a user bandwidth allocation profile for that user based on user credentials. The user bandwidth allocation profile may be stored local or remote to the control device. A provisioning module running on the control device can map attributes in the user bandwidth allocation profile to a traffic control rule and associate the traffic control rule with the user based on the user credentials and considering information identifying the user device used by the user to connect to the control device. A traffic conditioning module running on the control device can regulate the network bandwidth usage by the user utilizing the traffic control rule associated with the user. | 07-29-2010 |
20120117615 | System and Method for Providing Access Control - A control device may be configured to monitor a network connection. An application running on a client device may send a first network communication destined for a network communicatively connected to the control device. Depending upon whether the client device is authorized to access the network, different global rules may be applied. The first application or a second application running on the client device may send a second network communication. The control device may process the second network communication according to a plurality of stages. Specifically, the control device may extract information associated with the client device from the second network communication and associate user specific rules at a client discrimination stage. The control device may, at a user specific rule stage, access these rules and apply accordingly to the second network communication as governed by user specific provisioning rules. | 05-10-2012 |
Kenneth Looney, Houston, TX US
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20080233184 | Combination enzyme products - The present invention provides a unique package as well as methods packaging an enzyme portion and a substance portion. The package is bifurcated to maintain an enzyme separate from a primary substance until a predetermined set of environmental conditions is met. When the environmental conditions are met, the enzyme acts as a catalyst of the primary substance facilitating a change of the primary substance into a second substance. The environmental conditions can include, for example, conditions associated with a human alimentary canal. | 09-25-2008 |
Kevin D. Looney, Lexington Park, MD US
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20090191751 | COAXIAL CABLE ALIGNMENT ENHANCER FOR USE WITHIN COAXIAL CABLE ASSEMBLIES SO AS TO ENSURE THE PROPER COAXIAL DISPOSITION OF THE COAXIAL CABLE CONTACT MEMBERS OF COAXIAL CABLE ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS - A coaxial cable assembly comprises a coaxial cable alignment enhancer which has a plurality of axially oriented recesses defined within its outer peripheral surface portion for accommodating a plurality of electrical cables. A securing member is disposed around the alignment enhancer so as to in fact maintain the plurality of cables disposed within the recesses. In this manner, the plurality of cables are in fact disposed in a true coaxial manner with respect to each other whereby electrical contact members of the cables are, in turn, disposed in a true coaxial manner with respect to each other so as to be capable of being engaged with corresponding electrical contact members of another electrical connector without experiencing any deformation and damage. | 07-30-2009 |
Mark D. Looney, San Ramon, CA US
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20130161008 | PREPARATION AND USE OF NANO-CATALYSTS FOR IN-SITU REACTION WITH KEROGEN - Disclosed herein are methods for extracting a kerogen-based product from subsurface shale formations. The methods utilize in-situ reaction of kerogen involving liquid phase chemistry at ambient temperatures at pressures for the subsurface shale formation. These methods rely on chemically modifying the shale-bound kerogen to render it mobile using metal particulate catalysts. In the methods disclosed herein a fluid comprising metal is provided to the subsurface shale formation comprising kerogen in an inorganic matrix. A reducing agent is provided to the subsurface shale formation. The kerogen is converted by contacting the kerogen with a metal particulate catalyst formed from the metal; and a mobile kerogen-based product is formed. At least a portion of the mobile kerogen-based product is recovered. The kerogen-derived product can be upgraded to provide commercial products. | 06-27-2013 |
Mark D. Looney, Houston, TX US
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20080296026 | Wellbore Collection System - A system, apparatus and method are useful for lifting reservoir fluid in a gas-producing wellbore through the application of a differential between pressure of the gas in the wellbore's gas-production conduit a lower end of which is disposed in reservoir fluid accumulated at a bottom of the wellbore and pressure of the wellbore annulus. The apparatus comprises a collection module disposed in the gas-producing wellbore for collecting by condensation reservoir fluid being lifted as vapor with produced gas in a gas-production conduit disposed in the wellbore, and one or more lift modules for applying the pressure differential to lift the reservoir fluid collected by condensation, and optionally reservoir fluid accumulated at the bottom of the wellbore, within the wellbore. | 12-04-2008 |
20110203792 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND ASSEMBLY FOR WELLBORE MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS - Methods for performing a wellbore maintenance operation on a system of wellbores used for improved oil recovery are disclosed. A plurality of wellbores are drilled and perforated to receive production fluids from a reservoir. The wellbores are fluidly connected to a production well that is drilled to a depth below the perforations of the wellbores. The production fluids drain and collect in the production well for delivery to the surface. A pump can be used for delivering the production fluids from the production well. During repair and maintenance operations, a fluid is injected into the production well for safely removing the pump components. The fluid is counterbalanced by the pressures in the connected wellbores such that the fluid does not rise above the perforations in the connected wellbores. | 08-25-2011 |
Mark Dean Looney, San Ramon, CA US
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20120160486 | IN-SITU KEROGEN CONVERSION AND RECOVERY - Disclosed herein are methods for extracting a kerogen-based product from subsurface (oil) shale formations. These methods rely on chemically modifying the shale-bound kerogen using a chemical oxidant so as to render it mobile. The oxidant is provided to a formation fluid in contact with the kerogen in the subsurface shale. An alkaline material is also provided to the formation fluid to mobilize organic acids which are produced during oxidation of the kerogen. A mobile kerogen-based product which includes the organic acids is withdrawn from the subsurface shale formation and further processed to isolate the organic acids contained therein. | 06-28-2012 |
20120175114 | IN-SITU KEROGEN CONVERSION AND PRODUCT ISOLATION - Disclosed herein are methods for extracting a kerogen-based product from subsurface (oil) shale formations. These methods rely on chemically modifying the shale-bound kerogen using a chemical oxidant so as to render it mobile. The oxidant is provided to a formation fluid in contact with the kerogen in the subsurface shale. A mobile kerogen-based product which includes the organic acids is withdrawn from the subsurface shale formation and processed to isolate the organic acids contained therein. An exemplary method for isolating the acids includes treating the mobile kerogen-based product such that at least a portion of the organic acids form a separate phase from the mobile kerogen-based product. The organic acids may further be extracted from the mobile kerogen-based product using an organic extraction fluid. | 07-12-2012 |
20120175115 | IN-SITU KEROGEN CONVERSION AND PRODUCT UPGRADING - Disclosed herein are methods for extracting a kerogen-based product from subsurface (oil) shale formations. These methods rely on chemically modifying the shale-bound kerogen using a chemical oxidant so as to render it mobile. The oxidant is provided to a formation fluid in contact with the kerogen in the subsurface shale. A mobile kerogen-based product which includes the organic acids is withdrawn from the subsurface shale formation and processed to isolate the organic acids contained therein. The isolated organic acids are upgraded by a reaction process that make the products suitable as refinery feedstocks, fuel or lubricant blendstocks, reaction intermediates, chemical feedstocks, or chemical intermediate blendstocks. | 07-12-2012 |
20120175116 | IN-SITU KEROGEN CONVERSION AND RECYCLING - Disclosed herein are methods for extracting a kerogen-based product from subsurface (oil) shale formations. These methods rely on chemically modifying the shale-bound kerogen using a chemical oxidant so as to render it mobile. The oxidant is provided to a formation fluid in contact with the kerogen in the subsurface shale. An alkaline material is also provided to the formation fluid to mobilize organic acids which are produced during oxidation of the kerogen. A mobile kerogen-based product which includes the organic acids is withdrawn from the subsurface shale formation and further processed to isolate the organic acids contained therein. These organic acids are valuable as hydrocarbon products for creating commercial products and a portion of these organic acids can also be used in the process for extracting the kerogen-based product from the subsurface shale formation. | 07-12-2012 |
20130326934 | SOLUBLE ACIDS FROM NATURALLY OCCURRING AQUEOUS STREAMS - Disclosed herein is a process for preparing transportation fuel and optionally a middle distillate, a diesel fuel, a heating oil, a jet fuel, a kerosene, an aviation gasoline, a gasoline fuel, or a lubricant base oil. The process includes the steps of (a) producing a naturally occurring aqueous fluid containing greater than 1 wt. % soluble carboxylic acids; (b) isolating at least a portion of the organic acids from the naturally occurring aqueous fluid; and (c) upgrading the isolated carboxylic acids. The step of upgrading the isolated carboxylic acids can include at least one of hydrotreating, hydrocracking, isomerization, esterification and FCC cracking. The aqueous fluid can then be used in processes for recovery of a mobile kerogen based product. Also disclosed herein is a process for preparing a biofuel comprising the organic acids isolated from naturally occurring aqueous fluid. | 12-12-2013 |
Mark Dean Looney, Houston, TX US
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20090126934 | Kerogen Extraction from Subterranean Oil Shale Resources - The present invention is directed to methods for extracting a kerogen-based product from subsurface (oil) shale formations, wherein such methods rely on fracturing and/or rubblizing portions of said formations so as to enhance their fluid permeability, and wherein such methods further rely on chemically modifying the shale-bound kerogen so as to render it mobile. The present invention is also directed at systems for implementing at least some of the foregoing methods. Additionally, the present invention is also directed to methods of fracturing and/or rubblizing subsurface shale formations and to methods of chemically modifying kerogen in situ so as to render it mobile. | 05-21-2009 |
20100032171 | Supercritical Pentane as an Extractant for Oil Shale - The present invention is directed to methods of extracting a hydrocarbon-based product from subsurface (oil) shale formations, wherein such methods rely on the use of an extraction fluid comprising pentane for facilitating the production of a mobile hydrocarbon-based product when the pentane contacts hydrocarbons in subsurface shale. The contacting process, and the subsequent process of recovering the mobile hydrocarbon-based product, is further enhanced by the methods of fracturing and/or rubblizing portions of the shale formation, so as to enhance their fluid permeability. | 02-11-2010 |
20100270038 | Kerogen Extraction from Subterranean Oil Shale Resources - The present invention is directed to methods for extracting a kerogen-based product from subsurface (oil) shale formations, wherein such methods rely on fracturing and/or rubblizing portions of said formations so as to enhance their fluid permeability, and wherein such methods further rely on chemically modifying the shale-bound kerogen so as to render it mobile. The present invention is also directed at systems for implementing at least some of the foregoing methods. Additionally, the present invention is also directed to methods of fracturing and/or rubblizing subsurface shale formations and to methods of chemically modifying kerogen in situ so as to render it mobile. | 10-28-2010 |
M. Brandon Looney, Trussville, AL US
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20090320678 | Sorbent Filter for the Removal of Vapor Phase Contaminants - Methods and apparatuses are described for removing a contaminant, such as a vaporous trace metal contaminant like mercury, from a gas stream. In one embodiment, a primary particulate collection device that removes particulate matter is used. In this embodiment, a sorbent filter is placed within the housing of the primary particulate collection device, such as an electrostatic precipitator or a baghouse, to adsorb the contaminant of interest. In another embodiment, a sorbent filter is placed within or after a scrubber, such as a wet scrubber, to adsorb the contaminant of interest. In some embodiments, the invention provides methods and apparatuses that can advantageously be retrofit into existing particulate collection equipment. In some embodiments, the invention provides methods and apparatuses that in addition to removal of a contaminant additionally remove particulate matter from a gas stream. | 12-31-2009 |
Michael Looney, Indianapolis, IN US
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20150047247 | RATTLING JIG - A fishing lure is provided which includes a jig, a hook integrally formed within the jig, and a number of pellets retained within the jig. The jig includes a male portion and a female portion, each of which has a blind cavity formed therein. The male portion and the female portion are press-fitted together such that the blind cavities form a single, internal cavity within the jig which is configured to retain the number of pellets. The male portion of the jig also includes a groove configured to accept the hook therein. The groove is configured such that the hook is retained within the jig when the male portion and the female portion are press-fitted together. The groove includes a bend portion configured to retain the hook in tension. The groove also includes an exposed portion that is in fluid communication with the internal cavity. | 02-19-2015 |
Michael Timothy Looney, Blue Ash, OH US
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20110250413 | BOND PATTERNS FOR FIBROUS WEBS - Bond patterns for fibrous webs. | 10-13-2011 |
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Michael Timothy Looney, West Chester, OH US
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Randall K. Looney, Clovis, CA US
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Timothy Looney, Tyngsboro, MA US
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William Looney, Seattle, WA US
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William L. Looney, Kirkland, WA US
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William Lewis Looney, Seattle, WA US
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William W. Looney, Sugar Hill, GA US
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William Walter Looney, Sugar Hill, GA US
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