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20110215948 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING COMMODITY FLOW INFORMATION - This invention provides a global strategic picture of commodity movements generated by tracking ships from satellite and other sources and then combining ship location and movement information with at least one other data set, such as vessel, port, cargo, weather, or market data. Ship positions are integrated with other data, such as vessel, port, cargo, weather, and market information, to create a global strategic picture of commodity flows. A global strategic picture may then be generated by combining (i) ship movements gathered by satellite and other sources, with (ii) vessel, port, cargo, weather, market, and other data from existing sources, and (iii) a time history of these data sets. | 09-08-2011 |
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20130136768 | Recombinant HCMV and RHCMV vectors and uses thereof - Described herein are recombinant rhesus cytomegalovirus (RhCMV) and human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) vectors encoding heterologous antigens, such as pathogen-specific antigens or tumor antigens. The recombinant vectors elicit and maintain high level cellular and humoral immune responses specific for the heterologous antigen. The recombinant RhCMV and HCMV vectors may be used, for example, for the treatment or prevention of infectious disease or cancer. In some examples, the recombinant RhCMV or HCMV vectors may include deletions in genes encoding immunomodulatory proteins. In some examples, the recombinant RhCMV or HCMV vectors may be deficient or impaired in their ability to replicate within a cell, disseminate within the host or spread among hosts by including a deletion in one or more genes essential or augmenting for CMV replication, dissemination or spread. | 05-30-2013 |
20130142823 | CMV GLYCOPROTEINS AND RECOMBINANT VECTORS - This invention also relates to recombinant vectors expressing one or more of the human CMV (HCMV) glycoproteins US2, US3, US6 and US11 or corresponding functional rhesus CMV (RhCMV) homologues Rh182, Rh184, Rh185 or Rh189, methods of making them, uses for them, expression products from them, and uses for the expression products. This invention also relates to recombinant cytomegalovirus vectors vectors lacking one or more of the glycoproteins, methods of making them, uses for them, expression products from them, and uses for the expression products. | 06-06-2013 |
20140302530 | CMV GLYCOPROTEINS AND RECOMBINANT VECTORS - This invention also relates to recombinant vectors expressing one or more of the human CMV (HCMV) glycoproteins US2, US3, US6 and US11 or corresponding functional rhesus CMV (RhCMV) homologues Rh182, Rh184, Rh185 or Rh189, methods of making them, uses for them, expression products from them, and uses for the expression products. This invention also relates to recombinant cytomegalovirus vectors vectors lacking one or more of the glycoproteins, methods of making them, uses for them, expression products from them, and uses for the expression products. | 10-09-2014 |
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20080229680 | WALL ANGLE WITH PRE-PUNCHED LOCATING TABS - A wall angle for a suspended ceiling, which may either be a drywall suspended ceiling or a lay-in tile suspended ceiling, has a cross-section forming a substantially right angle of the vertical leg and a horizontal leg. The horizontal leg is adapted to support an inverted tee-runner that has a vertical web and opposed flanges, the opposed flanges being adapted to rest on the horizontal leg of the wall angle. The horizontal leg is formed with a plurality of pairs of locating tabs, at least one tab in each pair being upwardly extending and vertically-oriented. The tabs in each pair are spaced apart a distance sufficient to accommodate the width of the opposed flanges of the tee-runner. At least one of the tabs in each pair has a downwardly extending detent adapted to permit installation of a tee-runner, but to inhibit removal of the tee-runner. The pairs of tabs are spaced, on center, a pre-determined distance that depends upon the intended application of the wall angle. | 09-25-2008 |
20080236068 | DRYWALL CHANNEL WITH PRE-PUNCHED LOCATING TABS - A wall channel for a drywall ceiling has a generally U-shaped cross-section with a vertical leg interconnecting two generally-horizontal legs. The lower horizontal leg is adapted to support an inverted tee-runner that has a vertical web and opposed flanges, the opposed flanges being adapted to rest on the horizontal leg of the wall angle. The lower horizontal leg is formed with a plurality of pairs of locating tabs that are spaced apart a distance sufficient to accommodate the width of the opposed flanges of the tee-runner. The upper horizontal leg is formed with a plurality of pairs of locating tabs that are spaced apart a distance sufficient to accommodate the width of the reinforcing bulb of the tee-runner. | 10-02-2008 |
20090165417 | SUSPENDED CEILING GRID ASSEMBLY WITH SEPARATION JOINTS - A seismic separation joint is provided for connecting end-to-end a first grid tee to a second grid tee. Each grid tee includes a central web, with a tongue or tab extending from the web. Preferably, an elongated slot extends from the web into the tongue/tab associated therewith, with the slots being aligned when the first grid tee is connected to the second grid tee. A fastener is received in a portion of the tongue/tab of at least one, and preferably both, of the grid tees distally of the slot in one grid tee and in the slot of the other grid tee. | 07-02-2009 |
20100077687 | ROTARY STITCH FOR JOINING SHEET METAL STOCK - A method for securing two pieces of sheet material is provided using a stitch preferably made by sequentially passing the grid member through two die sets. The first die set lances a strap out of the two sheets of metal such that, at the approximate center or midsection of the strap, the first layer of material is displaced completely out of the plane defined by the web, while the second layer is only partially displaced out of the plane of the web so that a portion of the second layer remains in the space vacated by the first layer of the strap. The lanced strap is then passed through a second die set, in which the first and second layers of the strap are deformed or “swaged” such that the first layer is flattened and expanded in width beyond the edges of the hole in the web created when the strap was lanced. This provides interference such that the first layer of the strap cannot pass back through the hole. Additionally, the strap in the second web is deformed and displaced into the first web to bond the two together. | 04-01-2010 |
20100242396 | Suspended Ceiling System - A grid system is provided that is particularly suited for the suspended ceiling system that varies in the vertical plane. An elongated carrier tube is provided the spans substantially the width of the grid system that has a slot therein adapted to receive the strengthening bulb of a main runner. A clip is provided that seats on the carrier tube that has opposed faces for capturing the bulb of the runner, so as to secure the runner to the tube carrier. | 09-30-2010 |
20110067337 | Concealed Ceiling Panel System - A flexible ceiling panel is preferably formed from sheet metal, such as aluminum sheet. Each ceiling panel has a generally rectangular shape (corresponding in width to the spacing between the main runners) and is formed with a hem on all four edges. A series of bendable tabs are formed integrally with the hem of the panel. To secure the panel to the associated grid system, the tabs are folded upwardly and outwardly from the panel along two axes to secure the panel to the grid system. Alternatively, a plurality of separate spring clips is used to secure the panel to the grid system. Each clip includes a first leg adapted to have at least a portion thereof received in the hem of the ceiling panel. A second leg extends generally perpendicularly from the first leg and includes a detent extending toward the first leg, the detent being adapted to secure the clip to the flange of the runner. | 03-24-2011 |
20110078968 | Single Strip - Double Web Ceiling Grid Member - A runner for a suspended ceiling grid is roll-formed from a single strip of sheet metal so as to have a generally symmetrical appearance about a vertical center line, with a double vertical web and a double-thickness flange for supporting ceiling tiles. The bottom surface of the flange is continuous across its exposed surface, so that there is no visible juncture of the opposed flanges with the double web when viewed from below, thus providing an aesthetically more-pleasing appearance. | 04-07-2011 |
20140352249 | Seismic Separation Clip for Suspended Ceiling Grid Systems - A clip is provided for connecting either main runners end-to-end, or for connecting cross tees to a main runner. The clip comprises a first vertical portion configured to lie along the vertical web of a T-shaped runner or cross tee that has a central discontinuity to define first and second segments, the discontinuity permitting the clip to fit over a two-way intersection of cross tees with a main runner. Each of the first and second portions includes an elongated slot configured to slidably receive a fastener and an aperture configured to receive a fastener. The clip further comprises a second inverted generally J-shaped portion extending upwardly from the first vertical portion configured to receive the strengthening bulb of a T-shaped member, the second portion including a central discontinuity to permit the clip to fit over a two-way intersection of cross tees with a main runner. The J-shaped section also includes a tab extending outwardly therefrom adjacent the discontinuity, the tab including an aperture configured to receive a fastener, the J-shaped portion including reinforcement adjacent the discontinuity. | 12-04-2014 |
20150197937 | SUSPENDED CEILING GRID CLIP FOR SECURING AN UNOPPOSED CROSS TEE TO A MAIN RUNNER - A clip is provided for securing a cross tee to a main runner in a suspended ceiling grid system. The clip comprises a first leg configured to extend through the slot in the web of the main runner so as to lie alongside the web of a cross tee whose connector extends through the slot in a direction opposite to that of the first leg; a second leg extending generally perpendicularly to the first leg so as to lie alongside the web of the main runner; and a third leg extending generally perpendicularly to the second leg and generally parallel to the first leg. The third leg is sized to extend through an aperture in the web of the main runner and then be bent to lie alongside the web of the main runner on a side opposite to that of the second leg. | 07-16-2015 |
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20140332214 | HYDRAULIC FRACTURING COMPOSITION, METHOD FOR MAKING AND USE OF SAME - A hydraulic fracturing composition includes: a superabsorbent polymer in an expanded state; a plurality of proppant particles disposed in the superabsorbent polymer; an additive comprising a surfactant, a viscose polymer, or a combination thereof, and a fluid to expand the superabsorbent polymer into the expanded state. A process for disposing a plurality of proppant particles in a fracture comprises: disposing a hydraulic fracturing composition in a downhole environment; forming a fracture; disposing the hydraulic fracturing composition in the fracture; breaking the superabsorbent polymer after forming the fracture; and releasing the plurality of proppant particles from superabsorbent polymer. The process also comprises injecting a proppant-free fluid and a proppant-containing fluid in an alternating order into a subterranean formation. | 11-13-2014 |
20140352959 | DIVERTING SYSTEMS FOR USE IN LOW TEMPERATURE WELL TREATMENT OPERATIONS - The flow of a fluid may be diverted from a high permeability zone to a low permeability portion of a subterranean formation by use of particulates comprising a mixture of (i) at least one aliphatic polyester having the general formula of repeating units: | 12-04-2014 |
20150041132 | METHOD OF USING DIVERTER AND PROPPANT MIXTURE - The flow of well treatment fluids may be diverted from a high permeability zone to a low permeability zone within a fracture network within a subterranean formation by use of a mixture comprising a dissolvable diverter and a proppant. At least a portion of the high permeability zone is propped open with the proppant of the mixture and at least a portion of the high permeability zone is blocked with the diverter. A fluid is then pumped into the subterranean formation and into a lower permeability zone of the formation farther from the wellbore. The diverter in the high permeability zones may then be dissolved at in-situ reservoir conditions and hydrocarbons produced from the high permeability propped zones of the fracture network. The mixture has particular applicability in the enhancement of production or hydrocarbons from high permeability zones in a fracture network located near the wellbore. | 02-12-2015 |
20150316048 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DELIVERING FLUIDS INTO A FORMATION TO PROMOTE FORMATION BREAKDOWN - A method of delivering fluids into an underground geological formation to promote formation breakdown includes inputting, into a user interface, one or more geological formation parameters, inputting, into the user interface, one or more wellbore parameters, inputting, into the user interface, one or more fluid injection parameters, and calculating a desired breakdown pumping style based on each of the one or more geological formation parameters, one or more wellbore parameters, and one or more fluid injection parameters to promote geological formation breakdown. | 11-05-2015 |
20160003021 | Hydraulic Fracturing Isolation Methods and Well Casing Plugs for Re-fracturing Horizontal Multizone Wellbores - A method for hydraulically isolating a portion of a multizone wellbore by providing a plug proximate the portion of the wellbore. The plug may be a proppant combined with a polymer. The proppant may be an ultra-lightweight proppant and the polymer may be cross-linked. The polymer may be a superabsorbent polymer or a hydrophobically modified polysaccharide. The plug may be formed by placing a pill of proppant and polymer within the wellbore and slowing pumping fluid down to cause the pill to bridge off and form a plug. The pill may also include a lightweight filler. The plug may be used to hydraulically isolate a portion of the wellbore during a fracturing or re-fracturing process. Multiple plugs may be placed along the wellbore to hydraulically isolate portions of the wellbore during the fracturing or re-fracturing process. | 01-07-2016 |
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20080228038 | Illumination Assembly For Use With Vaginal Speculum Apparatus - An illumination assembly for use with a vaginal speculum includes an assembly housing containing a light source, such as at least one LED or incandescent lamp. The illumination assembly, which can be battery powered or powered by means of a dedicated power supply, such as an AC power supply, is configured to be fitted within a receiving cavity of a handle portion of a vaginal speculum. | 09-18-2008 |
20080269565 | Vaginal Speculum Apparatus - A vaginal speculum apparatus includes a disposable speculum and a releasably attachable illumination assembly. A handle portion of the disposable speculum includes a receiving cavity that is adapted to interchangeably receive either a first or a second illumination assembly. | 10-30-2008 |
20120209079 | VAGINAL SPECULUM APPARATUS - A vaginal speculum apparatus includes a portable illumination assembly that is releasably attached to one of the upper blade and lower blade of a disposable vaginal speculum. The portable illumination assembly is defined by a housing that retains at least one LED and a portable power supply. The portable illumination assembly can be energized by an externally accessible member after the illuminator has been attached to the speculum. | 08-16-2012 |
20140148653 | VAGINAL SPECULUM APPARATUS - A vaginal speculum apparatus includes a portable illumination assembly that is releasably attached to one of the upper blade and lower blade of a disposable vaginal speculum. The portable illumination assembly is defined by a housing that retains at least one LED and a portable power supply. The portable illumination assembly can be energized by an externally accessible member after the illuminator has been attached to the speculum. | 05-29-2014 |