Wallace, TX
Aaron C. Wallace, Melissa, TX US
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20160061946 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR ADAPTIVE MOTION COMPENSATION TO REMOVE TRANSLATIONAL MOVEMENT BETWEEN A SENSOR AND A TARGET - Methods and apparatus for performing adaptive motion compensation to remove translational movement between a sensor and a target using data from the sensor. After whitening, data can be processed to select a target and focus frequency components. Dynamic sliding window processing can be performed on processed time domain data to estimate an instantaneous range rate for the target. | 03-03-2016 |
Andy Wallace, San Angelo, TX US
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20140082376 | System, Method and Apparatus for Securely Saving/Retrieving Data on a Data Storage - A system, method and apparatus securely save data by receiving a file from a user device, wherein the file contains an encrypted data and has a file name. The encrypted data is then split into two or more encrypted data chunks having a specified size. A chunk number is assigned to each of the two or more encrypted data chunks. Each of the two or more encrypted data chunks is saved in a chunk file having a chunk file name comprising a combination of the file name and the chunk number. Each chunk file name is then encrypted, and each chunk file having the encrypted chunk file name is sent to the data storage. The process is essentially reversed to retrieve the data. | 03-20-2014 |
Becky Wallace, Fort Worth, TX US
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20150087176 | Interlocking Terminal - An embodiment electrical connector includes a body portion having a central aperture extending between a first surface and an opposing second surface, the first surface including indents and the second surface including corresponding detents and a wire post portion unitarily formed with the body portion, the wire post portion supporting a wire clamping feature and laterally offset relative to the central aperture of the body portion. An embodiment electrical connection system includes a first connector having a first central aperture, a first wire clamping feature laterally offset from the first central aperture, and first indents, and a second connector includes a second central aperture, a second wire clamping feature laterally offset from the second central aperture, and second detents. The second detents are configured to engage the first indents when the first and second connectors are mated to prevent rotation of the first connector relative to the second connector. | 03-26-2015 |
Becky Wallace, Irving, TX US
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20140233226 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING LED TUBE LIGHTS WITH INTEGRATED SENSORS - A system is presented including a tube light mounted in a tube light socket. The tube light includes a printed wiring board, one or more LEDs mounted to the printed wiring board, and one or more sensors mounted to the printed wiring board. The tube light also includes a power supply mounted to the printed wiring board, such that the power supply is connected to the tube light socket to supply a direct current voltage signal to the printed wiring board. A method is also provided for forming the tube light and mounting the tube light into the tube light socket. | 08-21-2014 |
Becky B. Wallace, Irving, TX US
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20140266749 | PRINTED LIGHT-EMITTING DIODE CIRCUIT FOR ITEM VALIDATION - Ink-printed electric circuits including light-emitting diodes (LEDs) for validation of items is disclosed. In one embodiment, the flexible circuit includes a pliant substrate, and an ink-printed electric circuit. The ink-printed electric circuit comprises at least one ink-printed LED printed on the pliant substrate. The ink-printed electric circuit is configured to couple to a power source, determine an open circuit condition, and cause the at least one LED to transition from a first state to a second state upon determining the open circuit condition. | 09-18-2014 |
Bradley A. Wallace, Austin, TX US
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20150296175 | VIDEO SCALING USING MULTIPLE VIDEO PATHS - A video scaling technique includes scaling a first dimension and a second dimension of a frame of video data to generate a scaled frame of video data. The scaling includes scaling the second dimension of a first portion of a frame of video data at a first rate to generate first scaled pixels and scaling the second dimension of a second portion of the frame of video data at the first rate to generate second scaled pixels. The scaling includes combining first output pixels based on the first scaled pixels and second output pixels based on the second scaled pixels to provide pixels of the scaled frame of video data at a second rate. The first rate is a fraction of the second rate. | 10-15-2015 |
Bradley Arthur Wallace, Austin, TX US
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20110075026 | PIXEL INTERPOLATION WITH EDGE DETECTION BASED ON CROSS-CORRELATION - A pixel interpolation process is based on detection of a potential edge in proximity to a pixel being estimated, and the angle thereof. The potential edge and its angle is determined based on filtering of offset or overlapping sets of lines from a pixel window centered around the pixel being estimated and then cross-correlating the filter results. The highest value in the correlation result values represents a potential edge in proximity to the pixel being estimated and the index of the highest value represents the angle of the potential edge. This information is used in conjunction with other information from the cross-correlation and analysis of the differences between pixels in proximity to verify the validity of the potential edge. If determined to be valid, a diagonal interpolation based on the edge and its angle is used to estimate the pixel value of the pixel. Otherwise, an alternate interpolation process, such as vertical interpolation, is used to estimate the pixel value for the pixel. | 03-31-2011 |
20110141368 | ADAPTIVE EDGE ENHANCEMENT USING DIRECTIONAL COMPONENTS FROM NON-LINEAR FILTERING - A video processing device includes an input to receive pixel values for a set of pixels comprising a pixel window substantially centered around a select pixel that initially has a first pixel value. The video processing device further includes a first filter unit to determine a horizontal transient improvement value based on non-linear filtering of the pixel values in a horizontal direction, a second filter unit to determine a vertical transient improvement value based on non-linear filtering of the pixel values in a vertical direction, a third filter unit to determine a first diagonal transient improvement value based on non-linear filtering of the pixel values in a first diagonal direction, and a fourth filter unit to determine a second diagonal transient improvement value based on non-linear filtering of the pixel values in a second diagonal direction that is perpendicular to the first diagonal direction. The video processing device also includes an output to provide a second pixel value for the select pixel, the second pixel value based on the first pixel value, the vertical transient improvement value, the horizontal transient improvement value, the first diagonal transient improvement value, and the second diagonal transient improvement value. | 06-16-2011 |
20120301046 | ADAPTIVE EDGE ENHANCEMENT - In at least one embodiment of the invention, an apparatus for adaptive edge enhancement of a video signal includes a transient improvement module. The transient improvement module is configured to generate a first adjusted pixel value based on a window of pixel values for pixels surrounding a pixel-of-interest initially having an input pixel value. The apparatus includes an adaptive peaking module configured to generate a second adjusted pixel value based on the first adjusted pixel value and the input pixel value. In at least one embodiment of the apparatus, the adaptive peaking module comprises a high-pass filter configured to generate a pixel adjustment based on the first adjusted pixel value. In at least one embodiment of the apparatus, the adaptive peaking module further comprises a gain path configured to apply at least one adaptive gain value to the pixel adjustment to generate an adaptive adjustment value. | 11-29-2012 |
Carey Wallace, Coldspring, TX US
David William Wallace, Sugar Land, TX US
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20100018902 | METHODS FOR PRODUCING A TOTAL PRODUCT AT SELECTED TEMPERATURES - Method of producing a total product are described. A method includes providing a feed and a supported inorganic salt catalyst to a contacting zone. Contact of the supported inorganic salt catalyst with the feed in the presence of a hydrogen source and steam in the contacting zone at a temperature of at most 1000° C. and a total operating pressure of at most | 01-28-2010 |
Dennis W. Wallace, Dallas, TX US
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20080247680 | TRASH BAG SUPPORTING APPARATUS - A trash bag supporting apparatus comprises a support ring having a circular cylindrical interior surface extending at a predetermined angle for receiving the openable end of a trash bag therethrough with the trash bag draped around the surface. A pressure ring has a circular cylindrical exterior surface extending at the same angle as the surface of the support ring for securing the trash bag in an open configuration and for preventing the trash bag from falling through the support ring upon the receipt of trash therein. | 10-09-2008 |
Donald Wallace, Fairvliew, TX US
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20090029697 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR SYNCHRONIZING SUBSCRIBER FEATURE DATA ACROSS MULTIPLE DOMAINS - Methods, systems, and computer program products for synchronizing a subscriber profile in a plurality of domains is described. In one embodiment, the method includes receiving a profile update request message from an application server to modify an Internet protocol (IP) domain subscriber profile. The profile update request message is forwarded to a home location register (HLR). A cellular domain subscriber profile is modified in accordance with the profile update request message. Similarly, an updated subscriber profile data is received from the HLR. The updated subscriber profile data is converted in the IP domain. The converted updated subscriber profile data is sent to the application server. | 01-29-2009 |
Donald L. Wallace, Temple, TX US
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20100151737 | Power Adapter - A power adapter includes an adapter base defining a plug member channel between a first channel wall and a plurality of second channel walls that are oriented substantially perpendicularly to the first channel wall. A power member connector is located on the first channel wall. A ground member connector is located on at least one of the plurality of second channel walls. A plug member includes a plug base having a first plug wall and a plurality of second plug walls that are oriented substantially perpendicularly to the first plug wall, a power member located on the first plug wall, and a ground member is located on at least one of the second plug walls. The plug member is operable to be inserted into the plug member channel to engage the power member with the power member connector and the ground member with the ground member connector. | 06-17-2010 |
20110053394 | Grounded Power Adapter - A power adapter includes an adapter base defining a plug member channel immediately adjacent a first channel wall and a second channel wall that is oriented substantially perpendicular to the first channel wall. A power member connector extends into the first channel wall such that no part of the power member connector protrudes into the defined plug member channel. A ground member connector is located on the second channel wall and spaced apart from the power member channel. A plug member includes a plug base having a first plug wall and a second plug wall that is oriented substantially perpendicularly to the first plug wall. A power member is located on the first plug wall and a ground member is located on the second plug wall. The plug member is operable to be inserted into the plug member channel such that the power member enters the power member channel and electrically couples to the power member connector and the ground member engages the ground member connector. | 03-03-2011 |
20140235079 | Multi-Position Duckhead Adapter Plugs And Associated Moveable Plug Assemblies - Multi-position duckhead adapter plugs and associated moveable plug assemblies are disclosed that may be provided, for example, to couple an electrically powered device such as an information handling system to an AC mains power receptacle. A multi-position duckhead adapter plug may utilize electrically-conductive prongs configured and dimensioned for insertion into corresponding electrically-conducive sockets of a plug receptacle. The electrically-conductive prongs of an adapter plug may be mounted in a moveable plug assembly that is at least partially spherical and that is rotatably received in a stationary adapter housing. The moveable plug assembly may include one or more electrical contact detents and/or locking detents for effecting electrical interconnection and/or adjustable locking positioning within the stationary adapter housing. | 08-21-2014 |
Douglas E. Wallace, Lakeway, TX US
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20140269971 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ENHANCING SIGNAL INTEGRITY - A signal processing method is disclosed. The method includes identifying a preferred loss profile for a plurality of signal transmission channels and generating a filter transfer function corresponding to each of the plurality of signal transmission channels, where each filter transfer function is configured to produce a filtered signal with a loss profile approximately equal to the preferred loss profile. The method further includes generating a plurality of filtered signals by filtering a plurality of signals using the filter transfer function corresponding to each of the plurality of signal transmission channels. and transmitting the plurality of filtered signals to a plurality of receivers via the plurality of signal transmission channels. | 09-18-2014 |
Eli Wallace, Richardson, TX US
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20120263679 | Combinations Comprising Heterocyclic Inhibitors of MEK and Methods of Use Thereof - Disclosed are combinations comprising (a) a compound of the Formula: | 10-18-2012 |
Eli M. Wallace, Richardson, TX US
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20120178715 | SUBSTITUTED PYRAZOLO[1,5-a]PYRIMIDINE COMPOUNDS AS mTOR INHIBITORS - Compounds of Formula I: and salts thereof in which R | 07-12-2012 |
20120277277 | Methods of Treating a Hyperproliferative Disorder or Inhibiting Cell Growth in a Mammal - Disclosed are methods for inhibiting abnormal cell growth or treating hyperproliferative diseases in mammals, comprising administering to a mammal in heed thereof a pharmaceutical composition comprising 6-(4-bromo-2-fluorophenylamino)-7-fluoro-3-methyl-3H-benzoimidazole-5-carboxylic acid (2-hydroxy-ethoxy)-amide, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, in combination with an effective amount of an anti-tumour agent or in combination with radiation therapy. | 11-01-2012 |
20140005213 | TRIAZOLOPYRIDINE COMPOUNDS AS PIM KINASE INHIBITORS | 01-02-2014 |
20140094603 | MITOTIC KINESIN INHIBITORS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - This invention relates to inhibitors of mitotic kinesins, particularly KSP, and methods for producing these inhibitors. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the inhibitors of the invention and methods of utilizing the inhibitors and pharmaceutical compositions in the treatment and prevention of various disorders. | 04-03-2014 |
20150057448 | INTERMEDIATES FOR THE PREPARATION OF PYRIDIN-2-YL-AMINO-1,2,4-THIADIAZOLE DERIVATIVES - Provided are intermediates having the formulas | 02-26-2015 |
20150210658 | MITOTIC KINESIN INHIBITORS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - This invention relates to inhibitors of mitotic kinesins, particularly KSP, and methods for producing these inhibitors. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the inhibitors of the invention and methods of utilizing the inhibitors and pharmaceutical compositions in the treatment and prevention of various disorders. | 07-30-2015 |
Eric J. Wallace, Houston, TX US
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20150222112 | WIRELESS-COMMUNICATION ENABLED SURGE PROTECTOR FOR DISTRIBUTED SYSTEMS - An example system for monitoring power in a distributed network may include a first surge protector at a first physical location and a second surge protector at a second physical location. The first surge protector may be coupled to a first power source, a first electrical device that receives power from the first surge protector, and a first wireless transmitter. The second surge protector may be coupled to a second power source, a second electrical device that receives power from the second surge protector, and a second wireless transmitter. A receiver at a physical location remote from the first and second physical locations may receive wireless output signals from the first and second surge protectors that indicates conditions of the corresponding surge protector. | 08-06-2015 |
Gary Wallace, Euless, TX US
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20120062392 | System and Method for Protecting Assets from Harm and for Reducing Insurance Risk - A method for warning at least one contact person associated with a vehicle that the vehicle is within a geographical warning zone includes initiating and establishing a wireless communication link between a vehicle telematics system of the vehicle and a control system remote from the vehicle. The control system includes a weather identification system, a map database, and a data processing system operable to communicate with the weather identification system and the map database though a communication link. A dangerous weather condition is detected and a geographic area within which the dangerous weather condition is identified. The geographic area is communicated to the data processing system. The geographic area interfaces with the map database to define a geographic warning zone. The vehicle is located within the geographic warning zone and a warning message is communicated to the person associated with the vehicle regarding the vehicle being in the warning zone. | 03-15-2012 |
20120066007 | System and Method for Tracking and Sharing Driving Metrics with a Plurality of Insurance Carriers - A method for determining an insurance premium cost to insure a vehicle. A wireless communication link exists between a vehicle telematics system of the vehicle and a control center remote from the vehicle. The control center has a data center including a database server and a protocol gateway exchanging data with the server, and a web portal connected to the data center. Driver metrics data associated with the vehicle and/or the driver are communicated by a vehicle telematics system to the data center and are analyzed to create a driver profile. The driver profile is shared with at least one insurance carrier who can assign a rating to the profile and, thereby, determines an insurance premium cost to insure the vehicle, which is sent to an owner or a driver of the vehicle. | 03-15-2012 |
George T. Wallace, Plano, TX US
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20110143540 | Semiconductor Wafer Handler - A semiconductor wafer handler comprises a ring ( | 06-16-2011 |
Greg Wallace, Houston, TX US
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20130200006 | FILTER CLEANING SYSTEM AND METHOD - The present invention discloses a system and method for self-cleaning filters without having to open the filter housing. Wash nozzles are integrated with the filter housings such that when the filters are clogged, both back-wash and regular washing can be performed with practically no down time. Moreover, without opening the filter housing, the hazardous components of the fluid to be filtered can be contained and dealt with before they escape the filter housing, thereby significantly reduces the environmental impact and harm to the working crew. | 08-08-2013 |
20140263106 | FILTRATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - Method and apparatus are provided for treating and removing particulate matter from fluid or treating and removing fluid from a recoverable particulate matter from fluid circulating into, through and out of an industrial operation, and for washing a disposable cartridge filter used therein. The influent fluid is maintained at a flow rate such that the differential pressure across the cartridge filter is no greater than 10 psi to prevent the buildup of non-porous filter cake. A pressure detecting mechanism and method is also provided to detect the amount of deposited particulate matter inside the cartridge filter, so that an operator can determine whether the cartridge filter should be taken out to remove or recycle the deposited particulate matter. | 09-18-2014 |
Gregory Odell Wallace, Baytown, TX US
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20110024259 | SYSTEM FOR MAKING A USABLE HYDROCARBON PRODUCT FROM USED OIL - One or more computer implemented systems for continuously processing used oils are provided. The system can include a feedstock tank containing feedstock. The feedstock tank can have a sparger and a level sensor. The feedstock tank can be in fluid communication with a first pump, a first filter, a heater, a second filter, first flow meter, a primary nozzle, a secondary nozzle, a motionless inline static mixer, and a first reactor. | 02-03-2011 |
20110024329 | METHOD FOR MAKING A USABLE HYDROCARBON PRODUCT FROM USED OIL - One or more computer implemented methods for continuously processing used oils are provided. The method can include a feedstock tank containing feedstock. The feedstock tank can have a sparger and a level sensor. The feedstock tank can be in fluid communication with a first pump, a first filter, a heater, a second filter, first flow meter, a primary nozzle, a secondary nozzle, a motionless inline static mixer, and a first reactor. | 02-03-2011 |
Greg P. Wallace, Houston, TX US
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20100300991 | Filter with Exterior and Interior Media Components and Method of Filtering - The invention features a filtration segment having a top seal, a bottom seal and a primary filter core and the method of filtering with the design of the filtration segment. The primary filter core is operatively coupled to at least one opening which is located either on the top seal or on the bottom seal. The filtration segment also includes one or more interior filters surrounding the primary filter core. Each interior filter includes a filter material surrounding a secondary core which is operatively coupled to at least one opening which is located either on the top seal or on the bottom seal. Each filter may optionally include a retaining medium enclosing the filter material. The filtration segment has one or more layers of an exterior filter media which operatively surround the interior filters and are operatively coupled to the top seal and the bottom seal. | 12-02-2010 |
James Edward Wallace, Houston, TX US
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20100108396 | Drilling Tool - A drilling tool has a body with a main drilling region and a pilot drilling region, eccentric to the main drilling region. The main drilling region has main blades and the pilot drilling region has pilot blades. The main drilling region has a main pass-through diameter, centered upon a first axis, one of the main blades extending to the main pass-through diameter, the pilot region having a pilot gauge diameter, centred upon a second axis of rotation at least one of the pilot blades extending to the pilot gauge diameter, wherein part of a circle of diameter equal to the pilot gauge diameter and centred upon the second axis of rotation extends outside of a circle of diameter equal to the main pass-through diameter and centred upon the first axis. | 05-06-2010 |
James Phillip Wallace, Plano, TX US
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20150138923 | ACOUSTIC CAVITATION IN FLUIDS - in various implementations, a field-deployable system may include an array of two or more acoustic transducers arranged to propagate pressure waves through a hydrocarbon fluid medium. A method of stimulating a hydrocarbon fluid medium may include propagating pressure waves through the hydrocarbon fluid medium. The pressure waves may have an ultrasonic frequency and an amplitude sufficient to induce acoustic cavitation in the hydrocarbon fluid medium. A method of stimulating a solvent fluid medium may include propagating pressure waves through the solvent fluid medium, and inducing acoustic cavitation in the medium via the pressure waves. The acoustic cavitation may form a microjet that impinges a proximate solid surface to substantially remove hydrocarbon residue. An acoustic transducer may be configured to propagate pressure waves through a hydrocarbon fluid medium. The pressure waves may have an ultrasonic frequency and an amplitude sufficient to induce acoustic cavitation in the hydrocarbon fluid medium. | 05-21-2015 |
20150138924 | ACOUSTIC FRACTURING OF ROCK FORMATIONS - In various implementations, a method for stimulating a downhole rock formation may include propagating pressure waves into the downhole rock formation and deforming the downhole rock formation via the pressure waves. An apparatus for stimulating a downhole rock formation to enhance hydrocarbon recovery may include an acoustic assembly that emits pressure waves, the acoustic assembly having a first end and a second end; a mass coupled with the first end; and a transmission component coupled with the second end. The transmission component may be configured to transmit the emitted pressure waves into the downhole rock formation to deform the downhole rock formation. A system for stimulating a downhole rock formation to enhance hydrocarbon recovery may include at least one acoustic assembly configured to emit pressure waves and transmit the emitted pressure waves into the downhole rock formation to deform the downhole rock formation. | 05-21-2015 |
James Sanford Wallace, Sugar Land, TX US
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20100299468 | Signal Termination Scheme for High Speed Memory Modules - A memory device is coupled to a subset of lines of a data input/output (I/O) bus. The memory device includes an on-die active termination circuit for terminating the subset of lines of the data I/O bus with a selected impedance being one of a plurality of selectable impedances; a termination value register being coupled to the on-die active termination circuit for storing a value representing the selected impedance; and a termination value setting circuit being coupled to the termination value register, for setting the value representing the selected impedance in the termination value register. | 11-25-2010 |
Jamie M. Wallace, Round Rock, TX US
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20090256000 | DRINKING STRAW - A drinking straw that can be easily inserted through a lid or into a beverage pouch or box but that cannot be easily removed, for example, by a child, once the straw is in place. Preferred embodiments of the present invention provide a drinking straw apparatus with a mechanism that makes it difficult to remove a straw once inserted through a lid or opening into a beverage container. One or more retaining extensions extending from a sleeve attached to the straw provide force against the underside of the lid of a container, preventing the straw from being pulled out of the container. One or more retaining extensions can also be formed integrally with the straw. Preferred embodiments are also inexpensive to manufacture so that the products are suitable for use as single-use, disposable straws. | 10-15-2009 |
Jamie M. Wallace, Austin, TX US
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20130020402 | Drinking Straw - A drinking straw that can be easily inserted through a lid or into a beverage pouch or box but that cannot be easily removed, for example, by a child, once the straw is in place. Preferred embodiments of the present invention provide a drinking straw apparatus with a mechanism that makes it difficult to remove a straw once inserted through a lid or opening into a beverage container. One or more retaining integrally formed extensions extending from the straw provide force against the underside of the lid of a container, preventing the straw from being pulled out of the container. Preferred embodiments are also inexpensive to manufacture so that the products are suitable for use as single-use, disposable straws. | 01-24-2013 |
Jon Wallace, Weatherford, TX US
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20110056693 | Composition and Method for Inhibiting the Deleterious Effects of Sulfate Reducing Bacteria - A method for reducing the deleterious effects of sulfate reducing bacteria in aqueous environments, particularly those in which metal materials are exposed to the microorganisms. A treatment solution containing rotenone is introduced into the aqueous environment. The rotenone is present in the treatment fluid in an amount which is sufficient to inhibit the growth of sulfate reducing bacteria on the metal material. | 03-10-2011 |
Jon M. Wallace, Houston, TX US
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20100204972 | Method For Predicting Well Reliability By Computer Simulation - Methods of predicting earth stresses in response to pore pressure changes in a hydrocarbon-bearing reservoir within a geomechanical system, include establishing physical boundaries for the geomechanical system and acquiring reservoir characteristics. Geomechanical simulations simulate the effects of changes in reservoir characteristics on stress in rock formations within the physical boundaries to determine the rock formation strength at selected nodes in the reservoir. The strength of the rock formations at the nodes is represented by an effective strain (ε | 08-12-2010 |
20110024125 | Space-Time Surrogate Models of Subterranean Regions - Methods for creating and using space-time surrogate models of subsurface regions, such as subsurface regions containing at least one hydrocarbon formation. The created surrogate models are explicit models that may be created from implicit models, such as computationally intensive full-physics models. The space-time surrogate models are parametric with respect to preselected variables, such as space, state, and/or design variables, while also indicating responsiveness of the preselected variables with respect to time. In some embodiments, the space-time surrogate model may be parametric with respect to preselected variables as well as to time. Methods for updating and evolving models of subsurface regions are also disclosed. | 02-03-2011 |
20130073272 | Discretized Physics-Based Models and Simulations of Subterranean Regions, and Methods For Creating and Using the Same - Methods for creating and using discretized physics-based models of subsurface regions, which may contain a hydrocarbon reservoir or other subsurface feature(s). The methods may include selecting a pre-solved model, applying a mesh to the pre-solved model, defining the shape of the subsurface region to be modeled, and transforming the pre-solved model, to which the mesh has been applied, to the shape of the subsurface region. In some methods, the pre-solved model is an idealized model. In some methods, the mesh is applied to a solution of potential field lines associated with the pre-solved model, and in some methods, the solution of potential field lines is a composite solution of a plurality of solutions of potential field lines. In some methods, one or more supershapes are used to define the shape of the subsurface region. In some methods, a hyperelastic strain deformation calculation is utilized for the transforming. | 03-21-2013 |
20130153296 | Systems and Methods to Inhibit Packoff Formation During Drilling Assembly Removal from a Wellbore - Systems and methods to inhibit packoff during drilling assembly removal from a wellbore, utilizing a drilling assembly that includes a transition region between a first section having a first cross-sectional area and a second section having a second cross-sectional area, wherein the second cross-sectional area is greater than the first cross-sectional area. The transition region includes a fluidizing assembly configured to partially fluidize a portion of the cuttings bed that is proximal to the transition region, and/or be in fluid communication with a flow control assembly configured to control flow rate of a fluidizing stream from the fluidizing assembly and to the portion of cuttings bed. | 06-20-2013 |
20150226878 | SPACE-TIME SURROGATE MODELS OF SUBTERRANEAN REGIONS - Methods for creating and using space-time surrogate models of subsurface regions, such as subsurface regions containing at least one hydrocarbon formation. The created surrogate models are explicit models that may be created from implicit models, such as computationally intensive full-physics models. The space-time surrogate models are parametric with respect to preselected variables, such as space, state, and/or design variables, while also indicating responsiveness of the preselected variables with respect to time. In some embodiments, the space-time surrogate model may be parametric with respect to preselected variables as well as to time. Methods for updating and evolving models of subsurface regions are also disclosed. | 08-13-2015 |
Kelly Wallace, Baytown, TX US
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20140066649 | Process for Producing Vinyl Acetate - The present invention relates to a process for forming vinyl acetate. The process comprises the step of providing a reaction mixture having an initial heat capacity. The reaction mixture comprises acetic acid, oxygen, ethylene, and optionally water. The process further comprises the step of adding to the reaction mixture at least one heat capacity modifier to form an increased heat capacity reaction mixture. The process further comprises the step of contacting the acetic acid, oxygen, and ethylene over a catalyst under conditions effective to form a crude vinyl acetate product. The crude vinyl acetate product comprises vinyl acetate and water. | 03-06-2014 |
Mandolyn Wallace, Leander, TX US
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20100181340 | System and method for creating and dispensing hair color - A hair-color dispensing apparatus configured to mechanically store a plurality of hair colors and developers and dispense quantized amounts on demand and also components able to electronically store hair color mixture. The apparatus comprises computer logic able to store and retrieve database records having information about hair colors and related data, such as textures, tints and styles. The apparatus is capable of receiving inputs related to a plurality of hair colors and from database records is able to derive hair colors therefrom. The apparatus then may display the mixing record, which may be further modified. The apparatus, then controls storage of hair coloring agents and causes the desired hair color to be made and dispensed. This apparatus may be used to mix and dispense other materials. | 07-22-2010 |
Mchenry Wallace, Crystal Beach, TX US
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20100191488 | Computer Application for the Gathering and Interpretation of Data from Interval "Smart" Meters - A software tool for energy management consisting of a means for inputting data on a specified structure, inputting data on energy usage, and matching that information to calculated kilowatt usage for specific devices in the monitored system. | 07-29-2010 |
Michael Wallace, Dickinson, TX US
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20120108771 | SUCCINATE-CONTAINING POLYMERIZATION CATALYST SYSTEM USING BMDS FOR PREPARATION OF POLYPROPYLENE FILM GRADE RESINS - It has been discovered that using n-butylmethyldimethoxysilane (BMDS) as an external electron donor for succinate-containing Ziegler-Natta catalysts can provide a catalyst system that may prepare polypropylene films with improved properties. The catalyst systems of the invention provide for controlled chain defects/defect distribution and thus a regulated microtacticity along with broadened molecular weight distribution. | 05-03-2012 |
Paul Wallace, Katy, TX US
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20110146979 | INTEGRATED ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY PROCESS - The present invention relates to an enhanced oil recovery process that is integrated with a synthesis gas generation process, such as gasification or reforming, involving capture and recycle of a sour carbon dioxide stream for EOR use. | 06-23-2011 |
R.e. Wallace, Waco, TX US
Richard Wallace, San Antonio, TX US
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20150361833 | Combined Brayton/Rankine Cycle Gas And Steam Turbine Generating System Operated In Two Closed Loops - A combined cycle dual closed loop electric generating system, comprising a gas turbine assembly (comprising a combustion chamber, a compressor, a first pump, a first driveshaft, a gas turbine and a first generator) and a steam turbine assembly (comprising a second pump, a second driveshaft, a steam turbine and a second generator). Said first portion of said working fluid circulates through said gas turbine assembly and a first heat exchanger. Said second portion of said working fluid circulates through said steam turbine assembly and said first heat exchanger. Said first heat exchanger transfers a first heat energy from said gas turbine loop to said steam turbine loop. Said gas turbine assembly generates a first portion of an electric output. Said steam turbine assembly generates a second portion of said electric output. | 12-17-2015 |
Richard Brian Wallace, Pflugerville, TX US
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20090177999 | REPLACEMENT MOTHERBOARD CONFIGURATION - In a system to configure a replacement motherboard, one or more subsystems are provided to determine whether the replacement motherboard is in a manufacturing mode, determine whether firmware for the replacement motherboard is unlocked, and receive an input from a user to configure the replacement motherboard when the replacement motherboard is determined to be in the manufacturing mode and the firmware is unlocked. | 07-09-2009 |
20090265792 | Memory security override protection for manufacturability of information handling systems - Systems and methods are disclosed for providing memory security override protection for improved manufacturability of information handling systems. A security authentication system is added to a software driven security override signal for unlocking programmable memory circuitry, such as flash memory, according to security protection techniques associated with the Intel AMT (Active Management Technology) architecture. This security authentication system disclosed requires authentication of software security override requests before they are allowed. More particularly, the systems and methods disclosed add specific BIOS (Basic Input Output System) code to check the security override status and the software security override request signals on boots of the computer system to make sure these requests are not coming from rogue elements within the computer system. If the authentication is validated, then the programmable memory circuitry is unlocked on the next boot of the system to allow for reprogramming. | 10-22-2009 |
20150363713 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EXTENDING FACTORY MANUFACTURING MODE TO NETWORKING DEVICES - In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, an information handling system may include a processor, a first information handling resource communicatively coupled to the processor, and a second information handling resource for initializing one or more information handling resources of the information handling system. The second information handling resource may be configured to determine whether the information handling system is in a manufacturing mode and responsive to determining that the information handling system is in a manufacturing mode, expose an interface of the second information handling resource to the first information handling resource to enable the first information handling resource to perform one or more manufacturing mode-specific operations. | 12-17-2015 |
Robert E. Wallace, Waco, TX US
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20110162738 | FLUID INJECTION SYSTEM - The present invention is directed toward an apparatus for efficient, durable, reliable, and cost-effective fluid injection. In particular, the present invention provides an unpowered device for automatic fluid injection dictated by pressure differential in the line. More specifically, the present invention provides a device for injecting a degreasing chemical into air relief valves in municipal wastewater systems, which operates off of the differential pressure in the pumped lines resulting from the pump operating cycles. | 07-07-2011 |
Robert M. Wallace, Garland, TX US
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20100224851 | SYNTHESIZING GRAPHENE FROM METAL-CARBON SOLUTIONS USING ION IMPLANTATION - A method and semiconductor device for synthesizing graphene using ion implantation of carbon. Carbon is implanted in a metal using ion implantation. After the carbon is distributed in the metal, the metal is annealed and cooled in order to precipitate the carbon from the metal to form a layer of graphene on the surface of the metal. The metal/graphene surface is then transferred to a dielectric layer in such a manner that the graphene layer is placed on top of the dielectric layer. The metal layer is then removed. Alternatively, recessed regions are patterned and etched in a dielectric layer located on a substrate. Metal is later formed in these recessed regions. Carbon is then implanted into the metal using ion implantation. The metal may then be annealed and cooled in order to precipitate the carbon from the metal to form a layer of graphene on the metal's surface. | 09-09-2010 |
20130026444 | SYNTHESIZING GRAPHENE FROM METAL-CARBON SOLUTIONS USING ION IMPLANTATION - A method and semiconductor device for synthesizing graphene using ion implantation of carbon. Carbon is implanted in a metal using ion implantation. After the carbon is distributed in the metal, the metal is annealed and cooled in order to precipitate the carbon from the metal to form a layer of graphene on the surface of the metal. The metal/graphene surface is then transferred to a dielectric layer in such a manner that the graphene layer is placed on top of the dielectric layer. The metal layer is then removed. Alternatively, recessed regions are patterned and etched in a dielectric layer located on a substrate. Metal is later formed in these recessed regions. Carbon is then implanted into the metal using ion implantation. The metal may then be annealed and cooled in order to precipitate the carbon from the metal to form a layer of graphene on the metal's surface. | 01-31-2013 |
Robert Todd Wallace, Colleyville, TX US
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20110188494 | DYNAMIC INTELLIGENT DATA ROUTING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A novel method and system for an LCR engine, herein referred to as a Dynamic Intelligent Routing Engine (DIRE) is disclosed that optimizes in real time the routing of data on a communication network. The method and system includes novel hardware architecture and software where routing queries from telecommunication switching equipment is sent to the DIRE. The DIRE responds to the queries by providing an optimized list of termination vendors. The DIRE provides real time or near real time solutions by addressing issues pertaining to mixed and fixed costs routes, control margins, weighted routing parameters, quality routing and other selected information that may affect routing costs. | 08-04-2011 |
Stephen A. Wallace, Montgomery, TX US
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20090199526 | Easy Access Air Filter Housing - An easy access air filter housing and cover assembly for homes with tall ceilings is provided that enables a user to replace the air filter without the need of standing on a ladder. A kit including special tools and a conventional extendable pole is provided to enable the user to change the filter according to a novel method of changing the filter. | 08-13-2009 |
20120305094 | Method for Replacing Air Filters in a Ceiling Mounted Housing - A method of replacing air filters in a return duct that includes a housing mounted in the ceiling of a structure includes providing a cover having a plurality of air openings pivotally mounted to the housing and attached to a portion of the housing by magnets. A suitable tool can be manually attached to the cover so that the cover can be rotated downwardly and the used air filter removed and replaced by a new filter. The cover can then be rotated into a closed position and held in place by the magnets. | 12-06-2012 |
Terry Wallace, Tyler, TX US
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20150039499 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STAGING MONEY TRANSFERS BETWEEN USERS HAVING PROFILES - Various embodiments concern facilitating a money transfer by creating a first profile for a first user and a second profile for a second user. The first user can select the second profile from a plurality of profiles. The first user can enter a value designation for the transfer of money from the first user to the second user. A computing system can then stage the transfer of money based on previously saved profile information for the first user and the second user. The profile information can be used to set a plurality of terms of the money transfer without requiring either of the first user or the second user to reenter this information or otherwise affirmatively set the plurality of terms of the money transfer. | 02-05-2015 |
Terry L. Wallace, Tyler, TX US
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20120209769 | MONEY TRANSFER SYSTEM FOR SENDING MONEY TO AN INSTITUTION FOR THE BENEFIT OF A RECEIVER ASSOCIATED WITH THE INSTITUTION - A computer system is operated to transfer money to a receiver via an institution. A send transaction request including a send amount is received from a sender for a money transfer. The sender is prompted to provide identifying information about the institution and the receiver. The identifying information about the receiver includes the receiver's name. A compliance and/or regulatory review of the receiver is then conducted. If the receiver passes the compliance and/or regulatory review, the receiver name and send amount are provided to the institution in a receive transaction. | 08-16-2012 |
William C. Wallace, Richardson, TX US
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20130177026 | Unified Programmable Interface for Real-Time Ethernet - This invention is a low level programmable logic that can communicate with Media Independent Interface (MII) (Ethernet) interface in a highly configurable manner under the control of a CPU. This invention is highly configurable for various existing and new Ethernet based communication standards, programmable in an easy to learn assembly language, low power and high performance | 07-11-2013 |
20130241690 | DIGITAL SYSTEM FOR THE DETECTION OF VARIATIONS IN OPERATING CONDITIONS OF AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT - A system for detecting tamper events in a digital circuit by having a Critical Path Replica (CPR) circuit operable in parallel with the circuit being monitored, and adjusted to generate a timing violation if the operating parameters of the circuit change to be outside the normal operating parameters. The critical path replica circuit is adjusted to generate a timing violation before the actual circuit being monitored fails due to the changed operating parameters. | 09-19-2013 |
20140101383 | REGISTER BANK CROSS PATH CONNECTION METHOD IN A MULTI CORE PROCESSOR SYSTEM - Scratch pad register banks are used as shared fast access storage between processors in a multi processor system. Instead of the usual one to one register mapping between the processors and the scratch pad register banks, an any to any mapping is implemented. The utilization of the scratch pad register banks is improved as the any to any mapping of the registers allow the storage of any processor register anywhere in the scratch pad register bank. | 04-10-2014 |
20150363332 | HARDWARE PROTECTION OF INLINE CRYPTOGRAPHIC PROCESSOR - A real time, on-the-fly data encryption system is shown operable to encrypt and decrypt the data flow between a secure processor and an unsecure external memory system. Multiple memory segments are supported, each with it's own separate encryption capability, or no encryption at all. Data integrity is ensured by hardware protection from code attempting to access data across memory segment boundaries. Protection is also provided against dictionary attacks by monitoring multiple access attempts to the same memory location. | 12-17-2015 |
20150363333 | HIGH PERFORMANCE AUTONOMOUS HARDWARE ENGINE FOR INLINE CRYPTOGRAPHIC PROCESSING - A real time, on-the-fly data encryption system is shown operable to encrypt and decrypt the data flow between a secure processor and an unsecure external memory system. Multiple memory segments are supported, each with its own separate encryption capability, or no encryption at all. A Message Authentication Code is also employed to detect any memory corruption or unauthorized memory modification. | 12-17-2015 |
20150363334 | SPECULATIVE CRYPTOGRAPHIC PROCESSING FOR OUT OF ORDER DATA - A real time, on-the-fly data encryption system is shown operable to encrypt and decrypt the data flow between a secure processor and an unsecure external memory system. Multiple memory segments are supported, each with it's own separate encryption capability, or no encryption at all. Speculative decryption operations may be started when the memory used is capable of returning read data out of order. The full or partial results of the speculative operations are cached in order to allow matching the cryptographic operation to the read data when it arrives. | 12-17-2015 |
William W. Wallace, Austin, TX US
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20100298011 | Method and Appartus for Remote Software Installation and Execution on a Mobile Device - A method and apparatus for remotely installing and executing software on a mobile device. A work item is formed that includes the software to be installed and executed, and a remote-execution command message is sent to the mobile device. The mobile device authenticates the remote-execution command message before extracting the remote-execution command and using it to request a download of the work item. The remote-execution command message is preferably an SMS message including a hook so that it is quickly recognizable as a remote-execution command message by the mobile device. When the work item arrives, it is authenticated before it is executed. When the mobile device determines that the execution is complete, it sends a notification to the remote-execution server. | 11-25-2010 |