Houck, US
Alexander C. Houck, Hopkins, MN US
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20150352326 | MEDICAL DEVICE WITH A NESTED LAP JOINT AND FUSED CONDUCTIVE ELEMENT AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING THE SAME - A medical device for the diagnosis or treatment of tissue in a body and method for fabricating the same are provided. The device includes comprises a first shaft and a second shaft. The first shaft includes a longitudinal axis, and the second shaft includes a second shaft axial end disposed within the first shaft. The second shaft is connected to the first shaft by a first nested lap joint formed between the first shaft and the second shaft. | 12-10-2015 |
20150352327 | DEFLECTABLE CATHETER SHAFT SECTION - A deflectable catheter shaft section is disclosed comprising an elongated body extending along a longitudinal axis with a distal end and a proximal end. First and second pull wires can extend along the elongated body and can have a proximal end and a distal end. First and second pull wire liners can be disposed over a portion of one of the first and second pull wires, respectively. Each of the first and second pull wires can have a proximal end and a distal end. A first gap can exist between the proximal end of the first pull wire liner and the proximal end of the elongated body and a second gap can exist between the proximal end of the second pull wire liner and the proximal end of the elongated body. | 12-10-2015 |
Andrew Careaga Houck, Cambridge, MA US
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20150137712 | MULTI-ACTUATOR DESIGN AND CONTROL FOR A HIGH-SPEED/LARGE-RANGE NANOPOSITIONING SYSTEM - Multi-actuator system. The system includes at least two nano positioners having different ranges and bandwidths located in cascaded serial form to contact and move an object. A control system employs data-based control design to combine the at least two nano positioners so as to apportion actuation responsibilities among the at least two nano positioners so as to compensate for their coupled dynamics while moving the object. It is preferred to provide a separate controller for controlling separately each of the at least two nano positioners. Parameters of the separate controllers may be determined by minimizing output error. | 05-21-2015 |
Bret N. Houck, Mission Viejo, CA US
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20110011515 | Adherent Layer - The present disclosure describes embodiments of an adherent layer that may be used to attach a geo-membrane to a concrete slab and methods that include installation of the adherent layer. The adherent layer can be used to inhibit the geo-membrane from becoming disengaged with the concrete slab and can thereby help prevent water from penetrating the geo-membrane and causing moisture damage to the structure above. | 01-20-2011 |
20140079907 | Adherent Layer - The present disclosure describes embodiments of an adherent layer that may be used to attach a geo-membrane to a concrete slab and methods that include installation of the adherent layer. The adherent layer can be used to inhibit the geo-membrane from becoming disengaged with the concrete slab and can thereby help prevent water from penetrating the geo-membrane and causing moisture damage to the structure above. | 03-20-2014 |
20150013262 | Securing Dowel Baskets over Vapor Retarders/Barriers - This disclosure describes an attachment apparatus for securing position and elevation of dowels above a vapor barrier without compromising the ability of the vapor barrier to impede vapor seepage. Various embodiments of the attachment apparatus include, but are not limited to, a ring-shaped force-fit attachment apparatus, magnetically coupled plates, a saddle attachment apparatus, a stake with a flange, a self-sealing stake, and a retainer clip attachment apparatus. | 01-15-2015 |
Christopher Raymond Houck, Dallas, TX US
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20090018877 | System and Method for Modeling Business Processes - According to one embodiment of the disclosure, a computerized method for modeling business processes includes receiving, at a computer, interaction data for interaction sessions. The interaction data includes session states indicative of session screens. The interaction data further includes transitions between the session states. The computerized method also includes identifying, at the computer, business processes based on the interaction data. The computerized method further includes identifying, at the computer, instances of the business processes in the interaction data. The computerized method further includes storing the instances as event records. The event records include a parameter indicative of a corresponding business process. The computerized method further includes generating a model based on the event records. | 01-15-2009 |
20120005690 | System and Method of Analyzing Business Process Events - A method includes receiving a plurality of events that each include a plurality of associated attributes, analyzing the plurality of associated attributes in order to identify at least two or more related events, determining a time associated with each of the at least two or more related events from the plurality of associated attributes, ordering the at least two or more related events in chronological order based on the determined time associated with each of the at least two or more related events, and manipulating at least one of the at least two or more related events based on the ordering. | 01-05-2012 |
20150263914 | Modeling Interactions with a Computer System - In certain embodiments, a method for modeling interactions with a computer system includes collecting interaction information for each of a number of interaction sessions with a computer system, each interaction session being associated with a corresponding agent system and including one or more states and one or more state transitions. The interaction information for an interaction session includes data for the one or more states and the one or more state transitions of the interaction session. The method further includes, for each of the interaction sessions, identifying the one or more states encountered during the interaction session based on the collected interaction information and generating, based on the one or more states encountered during the interaction session, a trace of the interaction session. The method further includes generating, based on the traces of the interaction sessions, a model of the interaction sessions, the model including the traces for each of the interaction sessions. | 09-17-2015 |
David M. Houck, Montgomery, IL US
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20100059470 | Railcar elastomeric spring - A cold formed railcar spring including a spring pad formed from a preform of thermoplastic polyester elastomer having a durometer hardness ranging between about 40 and about 45 on the D Shore scale and sandwiched between a pair of metal plates. Each metal plate has a generally centralized bore extending therethrough and includes a plurality of radially spaced mechanical fasteners formed as an integral part of each plate. Each fastener has first and second generally parallel surfaces and a barb along a length thereof such that, upon axial compression of the preform, the fastener is pressed axially inward of one end of the preform such that the barb on the fastener mechanically interlocks with the spring pad whereby securing the plate to the spring pad. | 03-11-2010 |
David Renwick Houck, Cary, NC US
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20090298751 | Arylalkyl and Heteroarylalkyl Derivaties of Cyclosporine a for the Treatment and Prevention of Viral Infection - This invention provides compounds of general formula (T): (I) wherein A, B, R | 12-03-2009 |
20100062975 | METHOD FOR THE TREATMENT AND PREVENTION OF OCULAR DISORDERS - Provided herein are methods for treatment of ocular diseases. The methods comprise administering a compound of general Formula (I): wherein R | 03-11-2010 |
20100167996 | 3-Ether and 3-Thioether Substituted Cyclosporin Derivatives For the Treatment and Prevention of Hepatitis C Infection - This invention relates to cyclosporin derivatives of general formula (I): | 07-01-2010 |
20100173836 | NOVEL MACROCYCLES - Disclosed herein are compounds of general formula (I): | 07-08-2010 |
20120264679 | 3-ETHER AND 3-THIOETHER SUBSTITUTED CYCLOSPORIN DERIVATIVES FOR THE TREATMENT AND PREVENTION OF HEPATITIS C INFECTION - This invention relates to cyclosporin derivatives of general formula (I): | 10-18-2012 |
20120270804 | METHODS FOR THE TREATMENT AND PREVENTION OF OCULAR DISORDERS - Provided herein are methods for treatment of ocular diseases. The methods comprise administering a compound of general Formula (I): wherein R | 10-25-2012 |
David W. Houck, Milpitas, CA US
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20120274925 | Axial light loss sensor system for flow cytometery - An axial light loss sensor system, and methods for measuring axial light loss with improved resolution are provided. Aspects of the present invention include an axial light loss sensor positioned along an axis of irradiation to detect axial light loss resulting from a particle passing a light source intersect in a fluid stream, and an obstruction positioned along the axis of irradiation between the light source intersect and the axial light loss sensor. The obstruction is further positioned so as to have an on-axis opaque surface. The obstruction allows for the measurement of a fringe signal in a far-field with respect to the irradiated particle, in order to measure the axial light loss produced by the particle. The systems and methods described herein find use in, for example, flow cytometery. | 11-01-2012 |
Herbert J. Houck, Gainesville, FL US
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20140242587 | Rapid and Reliable Detection of Infectious Agents - The present invention is directed to devices, systems and methods that enable the detection of low copy numbers of bacterial polynucleotides in a sample without having to use multiple species specific primer sequences. | 08-28-2014 |
Jeffrey L. Houck, Tully, NY US
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20090135046 | Radar system for manmade device detection and discrimination from clutter - A radar system for detecting the presence of threat providing electronic manmade devices placed in a given area of operation comprising: a radar transmitter for transmitting a radar signal designated as a probe signal to the given area of operation to cause said threat providing devices to produce anomalous energy signals, a radar receiver for receiving a reflected radar signal from said area of operation including said anomalous energy signals, designated as Target Anomalous Response (TAR) signals, a circuit responsive to the received signal for processing the signal to detect the (TAR) anomalous energy signals indicative of a threat producing device. | 05-28-2009 |
Jeorg William Erich Houck, Broomfield, CO US
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20110040575 | APPLIANCE AND PAIR DEVICE FOR PROVIDING A RELIABLE AND REDUNDANT ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT SOLUTION - A system for providing a reliable and redundant enterprise management solution includes an appliance disposed at a healthcare facility and a pair device disposed at a remote facility. The appliance includes first processing circuitry, a first virtualization manager and a first synchronizer. The first processing circuitry is configured to enable execution of a plurality of applications. The first virtualization manager is configured to virtualize at least storage components and an execution environment for at least some of the applications. The pair device includes second processing circuitry, a second virtualization manager and a second synchronizer. The second processing circuitry provides redundancy for the first processing circuitry. The second virtualization manager is configured to provide redundancy with respect to the virtualized storage components and execution environment. The second synchronizer is configured to communicate with the first synchronizer to enable shifting of operations with respect to one of the applications being executed between the appliance and the pair device. A corresponding method and apparatus are also provided. | 02-17-2011 |
Jeremy Houck, Deerwood, MN US
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20140069328 | RECIPROCATING PLACER SYSTEM - A reciprocating placer system for selectively picking and placing articles includes a picking assembly that is moveable between one or more magazines in which the articles are each received and stored in a stacked configuration. The picking assembly can include a series of vacuum cups for engaging and selectively picking articles from one or more magazines and thereafter depositing the selected articles on a conveyor or within a receptacle. A drive system controls the transverse movement of the picking assembly with respect to the one or more magazines in order to control the movement of the picking assembly between the one or more magazines and for adjusting the position of the picking assembly, with a selected article engaged thereby, with respect to the conveyor or receptacle on which the article is to be deposited. | 03-13-2014 |
Joel Houck, Lansing, IL US
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20110142569 | FASTENER WITH HARDENED THREADS - A threaded fastener includes a shank having a first, threaded portion and a hardened thread portion. The shank includes a thread extending outwardly from a shank body over a first length of the shank. A second portion of the shank includes a groove positioned coincident with the thread and including a turn ratio equal to a turn ratio of the thread. The shank comprises corrosive resistant stainless steel. A coil of hardened steel engages the groove to fill the groove along the second portion. | 06-16-2011 |
20140357385 | FASTENER WITH HARDENED THREADS - A method of creating a threaded fastener which includes a shank having a first, threaded portion and a hardened thread portion. The shank includes a thread extending outwardly from a shank body over a first length of the shank. A second portion of the shank includes a groove positioned coincident with the thread and including a turn ratio equal to a turn ratio of the thread. The shank comprises corrosive resistant stainless steel. A coil of hardened steel engages the groove to fill the groove along the second portion. | 12-04-2014 |
Joel M. Houck, Lansing, IL US
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20150183014 | Method of Manufacturing a Hollow Externally Threaded Fastener - A method of and device for manufacturing a hollow anchor with a radial, helical contour on its outer surface is provided. The contour is preferably a raised external contour or helix that is formed on the outer wall of the anchor and is suitable for tapping a thread in masonry. The hollow anchor formed by the method has an internal cavity that can receive another member and an outer surface with a raised external contour that is suitable for tapping a thread in a blind bore in a masonry member. | 07-02-2015 |
John T. Houck, Ormond Beach, FL US
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20120205488 | UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE LAUNCH SYSTEM - A system for launching an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) payload includes a launch tube, liquid rocket, and launch control assembly. The rocket is positioned in the launch tube and contains the UAV payload. A booster assembly may include a canister partially filled with liquid. A gas cylinder is filled with compressed gas. The liquid is pre-pressurized by the gas or mixed with the gas right before launch such that, upon launch, liquid and gaseous thrust stages launch the rocket to a threshold altitude. The UAV payload deploys after reaching the threshold altitude. Optional stability tubes may be connected to the launch tube, which may be buoyant for water-based operations. An optional tether may be connected to the liquid rocket for arresting its flight prior to reaching apogee. The UAV payload is not launched directly by the gas/liquid mix. A method of launching the UAV payload is also disclosed. | 08-16-2012 |
Joseph Houck, Charlottesville, VA US
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20150210675 | LONG CHAIN BASE SPHINGOSINE KINASE INHIBITORS - The invention relates to inhibitors of Sphingosine Kinase enzymatic activity, and methods of treating diseases and disorders by administering inhibitors of Sphingosine Kinase enzymatic activity. | 07-30-2015 |
Keith C. Houck, Rye, NY US
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20090132506 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR INTEGRATION OF VISUAL AND NATURAL LANGUAGE QUERY INTERFACES FOR CONTEXT-SENSITIVE DATA EXPLORATION - Methods and apparatus are provided for integrating a visual query interface and a natural language interface. The disclosed interface embeds a first of the visual query interface and the natural language interface into a second of the visual query interface and the natural language interface. The disclosed interface can also receives one or more natural language expressions in the natural language interface and one or more visual query expressions in the visual query interface in a same search turn. The disclosed interface can also receive a first query comprised of a first of a natural language query and a visual query; process the first query; and creates a substantially equivalent query to the first query in a second of the natural language query and the visual query The disclosed interface can process a natural language query to determine if a portion of the natural language query is not understood; and convert at least a portion of the natural language query to a visual query. | 05-21-2009 |
20150058273 | COMPOSITE PROPENSITY PROFILE DETECTOR - Detecting propensity profile for a person may comprise receiving artifacts associated with the person; detecting profile characteristics for the person based on the artifacts; receiving a plurality of predefined profiles comprising a plurality of characteristics and relationships between the characteristics over time, each of the plurality of predefined profiles specifying an indication of propensity; matching the profile characteristics for the person with one or more of the plurality of predefined profiles; and outputting one or more propensity indicators based on the matching, the propensity indicators comprising at least an expressed strength of a given propensity in the person at a given time. | 02-26-2015 |
Merle Houck, Liberty, MO US
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20090120024 | FLEXIBLE PAINT FOR WALLS AND CEILINGS - Wall and ceiling acrylic latex coating compositions having properties that prevent joints between adjacent wallboard panels from cracking during settling of new homes and during transportation of manufactured buildings, and otherwise prevents joint cracking from flexing, such as caused by extreme weather conditions or building settling. In another embodiment, the coating compositions can be applied directly over joints between adjacent square-edged wallboard panels to conceal the joint without using tape, wallboard “mud”, or other joint filling compositions. | 05-14-2009 |
20100300025 | FLEXIBLE PAINT FOR WALLS AND CEILINGS - Wall and ceiling acrylic latex coating compositions having properties that prevent joints between adjacent wallboard panels from cracking during settling of new homes and during transportation of manufactured buildings, and otherwise prevents joint cracking from flexing, such as caused by extreme weather conditions or building settling. In another embodiment, the coating compositions can be applied directly over joints between adjacent square-edged wallboard panels to conceal the joint without using tape, wallboard “mud”, or other joint filling compositions. | 12-02-2010 |
Nick Houck, Las Vegas, NV US
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20130334246 | Liquid Vessel Pourer with Timed Illuminator for Measuring Purposes - An illuminating bottle pourer is provided having a pour spout structure and internal electrical components for measuring the amount of dispensed fluid therethrough using a visual counter. The device includes a gravity contact switch and an LED light source that is energized based on a periodic timer circuit and a pulse generator circuit. The gravity switch is closed when the bottle is inverted for pouring, which initiates the timer circuit. The timer circuit triggers the pulse generator on a periodic basis, which energizes the light source to alert the pourer of a given quantity of fluid dispensed. The device allows individual drink makers, bartenders, and establishment owners to precisely control the amount of fluid being dispensed from a bottle, wherein a specified number of light pulses is used to indicate when to stop pouring. A battery switch is further provided to preserve battery life during shipment and between uses. | 12-19-2013 |
Randall J. Houck, St. Augustine, FL US
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20090014380 | APPARATUS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR DISTRIBUTING EFFLUENT IN MOUND ELIMINATION UNITS AND OTHER DRAINFIELD INSTALLATIONS - In an effluent treatment system, a distribution grid comprises a distribution member for passing effluent initially horizontally through an internal chamber and out of laterally-extending distribution arms communicating with the chamber. Prefabricated filter media units are placed under the distribution member and the arms so that effluent may then trickle generally vertically through the filter media. | 01-15-2009 |
20100189506 | METHODS FOR INSTALLING AND USING PAPER-ENCLOSED FILTER MEDIA UNITS IN AN EFFLUENT TREATMENT SYSTEM - A method for installing and using paper-enclosed filter media units in an effluent treatment system. The paper-enclosed filter media units are preferably pre-filled off-site and transported to the installation site via commercial vehicle. The filter media units are then installed underneath the ground and connected to a treatment system. The filter media units contain at least one perforation and are preferably filled with expanded polystyrene (EPS) beads. In practice, the effluent enters the filter media unit through the at least one perforation in the filter media unit and trickles through the media where it is treated before being distributed beneath the filter media unit. The filter media unit preferably is comprised of a plurality of perforations, facilitating the entry of effluent in the filter media unit and the distribution of effluent into the ground. The method optionally is further comprised of a distribution grid which distributes the effluent horizontally across the top of the filter media unit. | 07-29-2010 |
Raymond Houck, Oakmont, PA US
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20130035315 | CRYSTALLIZATION METHOD AND BIOAVAILABILITY - Preparation and in vitro and in vivo characterization of novel forms of active pharmaceutical ingredients, suitable for pharmaceutical compositions in drug delivery systems for humans. | 02-07-2013 |
Raymond K. Houck, Oakmont, PA US
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20110028435 | CRYSTALLIZATION METHOD AND BIOAVAILABILITY - Preparation, in-vitro and in vivo characterization of novel forms of (1-hydroxy-2-imidazol-1-yl-1-phosphono-ethyl)phosphonic acid, suitable for pharmaceutical compositions in drug delivery systems for humans. | 02-03-2011 |
20110195055 | Method and apparatus for holding cells - The present invention pertains to an apparatus for holding cells. The apparatus comprises a mechanism for incubating cells having a dynamically controlled environment in which the cells are grown, which are maintained in a desired condition and in which cells can be examined while the environment is dynamically controlled and maintained in the desired condition. The apparatus also comprises a mechanism for determining the state of the cells. The determining mechanism is in communication with the incubating mechanism. The present invention pertains to a method for holding cells. The method comprises the steps of incubating the cells in a dynamically controlled environment which is maintained in a desired condition and in which the cells can be examined while the environment is dynamically controlled and maintained in the desired condition. Additionally, there is the step of determining the state of the cells. | 08-11-2011 |
20130023041 | Method and Apparatus for Holding Cells - The present invention pertains to an apparatus for holding cells. The apparatus comprises a mechanism for incubating cells having a dynamically controlled environment in which the cells are grown, which are maintained in a desired condition and in which cells can be examined while the environment is dynamically controlled and maintained in the desired condition. The apparatus also comprises a mechanism for determining the state of the cells. The determining mechanism is in communication with the incubating mechanism. The present invention pertains to a method for holding cells. The method comprises the steps of incubating the cells in a dynamically controlled environment which is maintained in a desired condition and in which the cells can be examined while the environment is dynamically controlled and maintained in the desired condition. Additionally, there is the step of determining the state of the cells. | 01-24-2013 |
20140057875 | CRYSTALLIZATION METHOD AND BIOAVAILABILITY - Preparation, in-vitro and in vivo characterization of novel forms of (1-hydroxy-2-imidazol-1-yl-1-phosphono-ethyl)phosphonic acid, suitable for pharmaceutical compositions in drug delivery systems for humans. | 02-27-2014 |
20140107076 | CRYSTALLIZATION METHOD AND BIOAVAILABILITY - Preparation, in-vitro and in vivo characterization of novel forms of (1-hydroxy-2-imidazol-1-yl-1-phosphono-ethyl)phosphonic acid, suitable for pharmaceutical compositions in drug delivery systems for humans. | 04-17-2014 |
20140371112 | Method and Apparatus for Holding Cells - The present invention pertains to an apparatus for holding cells. The apparatus comprises a mechanism for incubating cells having a dynamically controlled environment in which the cells are grown, which are maintained in a desired condition and in which cells can be examined while the environment is dynamically controlled and maintained in the desired condition. The apparatus also comprises a mechanism for determining the state of the cells. The determining mechanism is in communication with the incubating mechanism. The present invention pertains to a method for holding cells. The method comprises the steps of incubating the cells in a dynamically controlled environment which is maintained in a desired condition and in which the cells can be examined while the environment is dynamically controlled and maintained in the desired condition. Additionally, there is the step of determining the state of the cells. | 12-18-2014 |
R. Dean Houck, Addison, NY US
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20080273085 | Machine for inspecting glass containers - A machine for distinguishing blisters from checks on the finish of a glass container. The captured objects are located in a band to define a cluster. The cluster is evaluated to determine whether it is a multiple cluster and each defined cluster is evaluated to distinguish a check from a blister | 11-06-2008 |
20080273197 | Machine for inspecting glass containers - A machine for distinguishing blisters from checks on the finish of a glass container. The center of each captured object in an array is determined by a controller which determines the object centers in a plurality of adjacent bands. The band having the most object centers is determined and the objects in the band having the most object centers are deleted from the rest of the bands. The control repeatedly determines the band of the rest of the bands having the most object centers and deletes the objects in the band of the rest of the bands having the most object centers from the remainder of the bands until the objects in each band are unique. The maximum separation of objects in each band is defined and checks will be differentiated from blisters based on this separation. | 11-06-2008 |
20100194878 | Machine For Inspecting Glass Containers - A machine for distinguishing blisters from checks on the finish of a glass container. The captured objects are located in a band to define a cluster. The cluster is evaluated to determine whether it is a multiple cluster and each defined cluster is evaluated to distinguish a check from a blister. | 08-05-2010 |
Richard T. Houck, Houston, TX US
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20110199860 | Method For Imaging of Targeted Reflectors - Techniques are disclosed for performing time-lapse seismic monitor surveys with sparsely sampled monitor data sets. A more accurate 3D representation (e.g., image) of a target area (e.g., a hydrocarbon bearing subsurface reservoir) is constructed using the sparsely sampled monitor data set ( | 08-18-2011 |
20110301849 | Classifying Potential Hydrocarbon Reservoirs Using Electromagnetic Survey Information - A probabilistic method for classifying observed CSEM response for a resistive anomaly to classify the response into multiple geologic categories indicative of hydrocarbon production potential. Each category is assigned a prior probability ( | 12-08-2011 |
20120014217 | System and method For Performing Time-Lapse Monitor Surverying Using Sparse Monitor Data - Techniques are disclosed for performing time-lapse monitor surveys with sparsely sampled monitor data sets. An accurate 3D representation (e.g., image) of a target area (e.g., a hydrocarbon bearing subsurface reservoir) is constructed ( | 01-19-2012 |
20120014218 | System and Method For Reconstruction of Time-Lapse Data - Techniques are disclosed for performing time-lapse monitor surveys with sparsely sampled monitor data sets ( | 01-19-2012 |
Russell E. Houck, Syracuse, NY US
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20140042217 | Drink Cup for Road Running Races - A water-station drink cup for running races has a square cutout at a front or proximal side, and arcuate upper edges along a radius on each side from the top of the verticals of the cutout to a common point on the opposite side. Radiused perforations create fold lines that extend from the bottom of each side of the vertical to meet at that common point. This creates two flaps of a double-radiused ogive shape. The flaps are pushed down one onto the other to close the top, leaving a drink opening at the distal side, corresponding to the square cutout. | 02-13-2014 |
Ryan Houck, Fresno, CA US
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20140278604 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OFFERING PARTIALLY-REFUNDABLE VOUCHERS FOR GOODS AND SERVICES - The present disclosure provides a system for generating a voucher including a voucher value, a refund value, and an expiration date, wherein the voucher value is at least based on information received from a consumer. If the system receives payment information from the consumer for the voucher and the system does not receive confirmation that the purchased voucher was not redeemed by the expiration date, the system will refund the consumer the refund value associated with the voucher. | 09-18-2014 |
Shane Houck, Pennville, IN US
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20130032365 | IMPLEMENT CONVERTIBLE BETWEEN USE CONFIGURATION AND TRANSPORT CONFIGURATION - The present forwardly-folding implement includes a telescoping tongue assembly, a main frame, a folding frame assembly, a rear frame assembly, left and right wing frame assemblies, and a readily replaceable toolbar assembly. The folding frame assembly is pivotally attached to the tongue assembly and to the left and right wing frame assemblies. The wing frame assemblies pivot vertically and horizontally from the rear frame assembly and optionally include powered wheel mechanisms or assist assemblies, which hydraulically pivot components of the instant implement between transport and operational configurations. When the present implement is being configured for transport, the tongue assembly is extended as the folding frame assembly and left and right wing frame assemblies are folded generally transversely to the rear frame assembly. Then, the wheel mechanisms are pivoted upwardly so that outboard portions of the wing frame assemblies are totally supported by the folding frame assembly. | 02-07-2013 |
20150150185 | IMPLEMENT CONVERTIBLE BETWEEN USE CONFIGURATION AND TRANSPORT CONFIGURATION - The present forwardly-folding implement includes a telescoping tongue assembly, a main frame, a folding frame assembly, a rear frame assembly, left and right wing frame assemblies, and a readily replaceable toolbar assembly. The folding frame assembly is pivotally attached to the tongue assembly and to the left and right wing frame assemblies. The wing frame assemblies pivot vertically and horizontally from the rear frame assembly and optionally include powered wheel mechanisms or assist assemblies, which hydraulically pivot components of the instant implement between transport and operational configurations. When the present implement is being configured for transport, the tongue assembly is extended as the folding frame assembly and left and right wing frame assemblies are folded generally transversely to the rear frame assembly. Then, the wheel mechanisms are pivoted upwardly so that outboard portions of the wing frame assemblies are totally supported by the folding frame assembly. | 06-04-2015 |
20150230391 | DEPTH CONTROL FOR A SEED PLANTING SYSTEM - A planting system including a plurality of seeding row assemblies, each having components maintained at a controlled elevation. The seeding row assembly includes a tillage row unit controlled to maintain a desired elevation relative to a seeding row unit, the seeding row unit being configured to passively follow the local terrain. Each seeding row assembly can include two position sensors that generate signals corresponding to the elevation of the seeding row unit and the ground engagement attachment, respectively, or a differential position sensor that generates signals corresponding to the difference in the elevations. Various embodiments include a local closed loop controller that adjusts elevation of the tillage row unit relative to the seeding row unit to a desired set point. In some embodiments, the down force of the seeding row unit is actively controlled. | 08-20-2015 |
Theresa A. Houck, Pueblo, CO US
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20090007343 | Sink disposal multipurpose tool - A sink disposal multipurpose tool is described. Disposals can be damaged by non-food items that are inadvertently dropped therein. A sink disposal multipurpose tool is configured so that it rests within and above a disposal in such a way as to block non-food items from entering a disposal while allowing water and food-waste items entrance. The tool is configured with a plurality of attachments, including a scraper and stuffer blade attachment so that a cook can efficiently scrape food waste materials from dishes, pans, etc. into a sink. The tool can be used to gather the food waste materials from the sink and push them into a disposal. Other attachments include a scrub pad, a brush, and a peeler. The sink disposal multipurpose tool can be returned to its storage position in and above the disposal well where it effectively stops utensils, etc. from entering the disposal unit. | 01-08-2009 |
20120011671 | Sink disposal tool - In accordance with at least one embodiment, a sink disposal tool is provided for use with a sink having a drain opening and a disposal, wherein the sink disposal tool comprises: an upper portion comprising an outer lower peripheral portion fluted around an outside diameter to facilitate drainage from the sink into the disposal; a push portion extending from the upper portion and configured to push food through the drain opening and into the disposal; and a lower portion extending from the push portion. In accordance with at least one embodiment, the outside diameter of the outer lower peripheral portion of the upper portion increases with decreasing distance from the push portion until the outside diameter achieves a maximum diameter. At least one embodiment comprises a circular portion, the circular portion defining radially disposed channels. | 01-19-2012 |
Thomas Houck, West Lafayette, IN US
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20100054747 | Wireless Optical Data Probe - A portable data probe includes a portable housing, an optical transceiver circuit and a wireless communication circuit. The optical transceiver circuit is disposed substantially within the portable housing, but is also configured to be in optical communication with an exterior of the portable housing. The optical transceiver circuit is operable to convert between electrical signals and corresponding optical signals. The wireless communication circuit is also disposed substantially within the housing, and is operably coupled to the optical transceiver circuit. The wireless communication circuit is operable to communicate wireless signals to a remote wireless circuit. | 03-04-2010 |
Thomas E. Houck, Bloomfield Hills, MI US
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20130031747 | MULTI-PHASE CLOSURE CHECK LINK MECHANISM - A check link mechanism for a closure pivotally connected to a vehicle. The check link mechanism includes a check link rotatable about a central axis, and is operably connected to the vehicle. The check link has a cam surface and a free surface, which is rotated about the central axis relative to the cam surface. A detent assembly is configured to apply a substantially-constant detent force to the check link. An actuator is configured to selectively rotate the check link between at least a holding position and a free position. The holding position aligns the cam surface to be substantially perpendicular to the substantially-constant detent force, and the free position aligns the free surface to be substantially perpendicular to the substantially-constant detent force. | 02-07-2013 |
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Todd Houck, Clarksboro, NJ US
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William D. Houck, Fremont, CA US
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William D. Houck, Blacksburg, VA US
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