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Allen Vaughn, Arlington, TX US
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20140062652 | ITEM AUTHENTICATION - Mechanisms for validating the authenticity of an item. A reader device records authentication data that is obscured in a label. The authentication data is provided to a remote authentication server via a network. The reader device receives, from the remote authentication server, an authentication response based on the authentication data. Based at least in part on the authentication response, the reader device displays an indication that identifies whether the item is authentic. | 03-06-2014 |
Brandon Vaughn, Leander, TX US
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20140019178 | Brand Health Measurement - Investment Optimization Model - A system and method are disclosed for optimizing brand equity return on investment (ROI). Original input data associated with a plurality of brand equity variables is processed using a brand equity ROI model to generate a first brand equity value, which in turn is processed to generate a dependent variable. Input data corresponding to an individual brand equity variable is then processed to generate changed input data, which in turn is processed by the brand equity ROI model with the original input data and the dependent variable to generate a second brand equity value. The first and second brand equity values are then processed to determine the effect of the changed data on the first brand equity value. | 01-16-2014 |
Chandler Vaughn, Austin, TX US
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20150113105 | AUTOMATED PROVISIONING OF A HYBRID NETWORK - An improved provisioning process for a hybrid network that makes use of Layer 2 technologies instead of Layer 3 technologies to enable automated provisioning of a custom hybrid network for a customer. In some embodiments, the automated provisioning can commence after a customer makes selections of the servers and/or services to be included in the hybrid network. The customer selections can trigger an automated process whereby the resources to be shared can be added, and the networking configuration and protocols can be automatically configured for all communication between all of the servers/components on the hybrid network | 04-23-2015 |
Dana M. Vaughn, Seguin, TX US
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20150202164 | Oral Rapamycin Nanoparticle Preparations - Oral preparations of microcapsules and nanoparticles including an inhibitor of the mammalian target of rapamycin. The preparations are intended to assist with the treatment and prevention of cancer neurocognitive dysfunction, genetically predisposed disorders, and age-related disorders. The embodiments discussed address the present need for alternative preparations or manufacturing processes that ensure efficacy while improving other performance characteristics such as storage stability, biodistribution, dosage cost, etc. | 07-23-2015 |
20150290176 | USE OF MTOR INHIBITORS TO TREAT VASCULAR COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT - Disclosed are methods and compositions for the treatment or prevention of vascular cognitive impairment. The disclosed methods and compositions include rapamycin, a rapamycin analog, or another such inhibitor of the target of rapamycin (TOR). | 10-15-2015 |
Derek Vaughn, Katy, TX US
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20150329767 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR USE IN OIL AND/OR GAS WELLS - Methods and compositions (e.g., comprising an emulsion or a microemulsion) for use in various aspects of the life cycle of an oil and/or gas well are provided. In some embodiments, an emulsion or the microemulsion comprises water, a solvent, and a surfactant, and optionally, one or more additives. In some embodiments, a concentrate is provided which may be used to form an emulsion or microemulsion. | 11-19-2015 |
Derek E. Vaughn, Katy, TX US
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20090288828 | Non-flammable, non-aqueous group IVB metal alkoxide crosslinkers and fracturing fluid compositions incorporating same - A non-aqueous, non-flammable Group IVB metal alkoxide crosslinker composition includes a non-aqueous, non-flammable Group IVB metal alkoxide, wherein the metal is chemically bonded to a glycol containing 4 or more carbons, to an alkoxy group containing 6 or more carbons, or a mixture of both. A fracturing fluid employed in the hydraulic fracturing of subterranean formations is formulated through mixture of the non-aqueous, non-flammable Group IVB metal alkoxide crosslinker composition with a polymer solution. | 11-26-2009 |
Gary Vaughn, Katy, TX US
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20090000788 | Heave Compensated Snubbing System and Method - A heave compensation system that facilitates the transfer of pipe between a floating platform and a snubbing jack. The heave compensation system includes a first end connected to the floating platform and a second end in connection with a traveling slip assembly of the snubbing jack, the heave compensation system is operable between a disengaged position and an engaged position. When the heave compensation system is in the disengaged position the traveling slip assembly moves separate and independent from the movement of the floating platform, and when the heave compensation system is in the engaged position the traveling slip assembly is locked in a constant position relative to the floating platform. | 01-01-2009 |
Jason Vaughn, Round Rock, TX US
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20100047345 | HYDROPHOBIC ABUSE DETERRENT DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR HYDROMORPHONE - Disclosed herein are oral dosage forms of hydromorphone that are resistant to abuse and methods of their formulation. In particular, oral dosage forms that are resistant to dissolution in aqueous solutions of ethanol are described. | 02-25-2010 |
Karen Vaughn, Houston, TX US
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20100196996 | Process For Preserving Biological Materials For Extended Periods Of Time - The present invention provides for a process for preserving biological material. The process comprises subjecting the biological material to a fixation process and then packaging the biological material in a container under a controlled atmosphere of noble gas. In the process, the controlled atmosphere of noble gas utilized comprises one or more noble gases selected from argon, xenon, helium, neon, krypton and radon. The process optionally also utilizes one or more additional gases selected from nitric oxide, hydrogen, hydrogen sulfide, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen and oxygen. This process allows for the long term storage of the biological material. | 08-05-2010 |
Kathleen Vaughn, Dallas, TX US
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20100252034 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PORTABLE BREATHING DEVICES - The present invention provides for a breathing device comprising a housing, oxygen source, water trap, activation mechanism, and breathing apparatus. Operation of the activation mechanism may commence the production of a gas comprising oxygen. The generated oxygen may be bubbled through the water trap prior to being provided to the breathing apparatus attached to the user. Some embodiments may comprise two separate oxygen sources configured to provide distinct flow rates from one another. Other embodiments may comprise a rotating catalyst container configured to evenly and rapidly distribute catalyst upon commencement of the oxygen production. Still other embodiments may comprise a convoluted section of tubing to aid in altering the temperature of the produced oxygen gas. | 10-07-2010 |
Kenneth R. Vaughn, Cypress, TX US
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20080288734 | Mail processing computer automatic recovery system and method - An improved method and system to return a mail processing control computer back into operation after a hard drive failure. A first phase is a back-up process for the primary drive of the mail processing computer. A second phase is the recovery process when a primary hard drive failure occurs. The back-up process includes copying the primary drive to be protected to a spare backup drive. The data copied to the backup drive reflects data of the primary drive at a particular point in time. Once the backup drive is installed, the machine returns to normal operation. In the course of normal operation, incremental changes to the primary hard drive are recorded to a backup computer. When there is a failure of the primary drive, a new primary drive is installed in its place. An image of the backup drive is then copied to the new primary drive, thereby causing the new primary drive to reflect the original primary drive at the particular point in time. Next, the incremental changes recorded in the backup computer are updated to the primary drive from the backup computer. | 11-20-2008 |
Mark W. Vaughn, Lubbock, TX US
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20110118996 | Die Swell Fertility Apparatus for Humans and Other Mammals: Apparatus and Method - A method and apparatus for assessing fertility in mammalian females comprising sampling cervical-vaginal fluid, measuring one or more of the sample's viscoelastic properties, and evaluating the measurement to determine fertility. Preferable embodiments of the current invention may utilize measurement of the viscoelastic property of die swell ratio, or other viscoelastic properties of cervical-vaginal fluid. | 05-19-2011 |
Michael Glen Vaughn, Garland, TX US
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20080294145 | CATHETER HUB WITH FLUSHABLE LUMEN AND GUIDEWIRE - A connector for a catheter assembly, the connector comprising a hub having a body comprising a first section and a second section, a first opening in the first section sized to receive a male connector, a collar associated with the second section, a passage extending through the first section and having a second opening suitable for conducting fluid therethrough; a tube section disposed within the second section, the tube section having a first lumen for accommodating a guidewire and a second lumen for conducting a flushing fluid therethrough, the second lumen being in fluid communication with the passage; and, a guidewire. | 11-27-2008 |
Richard A. Vaughn, Arlington, TX US
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20130257473 | LONG-LIFE POWER SOURCE, LONG-LIFE EMBEDDED STRUCTURE SENSOR, REMOTE LONG-LIFE FLUID MEASUREMENT AND ANALYSIS SYSTEM, LONG-LIFE OFF-GRID ENCLOSED SPACE PROXIMITY CHANGE DETECTOR, SURFACE-MOUNT ENCRYPTION DEVICE WITH VOLATILE LONG-LIFE KEY STORAGE AND VOLUME INTRUSION RESPONSE, AND PORTABLE ENCRYPTED DATA STORAGE WITH VOLATILE LONG-LIFE KEY STORAGE AND VOLUME INTRUSION RESPONSE - A long-life embedded structure sensor, remote long-life fluid measurement and analysis system, long-life off-grid enclosed space proximity change detector, surface-mount encryption device with volatile long-life key storage and volume intrusion response, and a portable encrypted data storage with volatile long-life key storage and volume intrusion response are provided to be powered by and equipped with a long-life power source that can provide operative power for at least a twenty year duration. | 10-03-2013 |
Richard Allen Vaughn, Arlington, TX US
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20110210173 | STEGANOGRAPHY WITH PHOTO-RESPONSIVE DYES - An article identifier or code including at least one photo-responsive dye and a method of encoding or embedding information in same. A reader device for decoding or extracting information in an article identifier or code and verifying or authenticating that information and the associated extraction and authentication methods. | 09-01-2011 |
20140124578 | STEGANOGRAPHY WITH PHOTO-RESPONSIVE DYES - An article identifier or code including at least one photo-responsive dye and a method of encoding or embedding information in same. A reader device for decoding or extracting information in an article identifier or code and verifying or authenticating that information and the associated extraction and authentication methods. | 05-08-2014 |
Robert K. Vaughn, College Station, TX US
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20150344952 | DNA MARKERS FOR BEEF TENDERNESS IN CATTLE - The present invention provides genetic polymorphisms and methods for identifying said genetic polymorphisms associated with desired beef tenderness in cattle, as well as kits for identifying said polymorphisms in beef cattle. The invention also provides methods of predicting the tenderness of beef in a head of cattle before slaughter based on the presence of a hapblock conferring tenderness. In other embodiments, the invention provides methods of determining a breeding value for a head of cattle involving detection of such polymorphisms. | 12-03-2015 |
Robert N. Vaughn, College Station, TX US
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20150344974 | DNA MARKERS FOR FEED EFFICIENCY IN CATTLE - The present invention provides genetic polymorphisms and methods for identifying said genetic polymorphisms associated with feed efficiency in cattle, as well as kits for identifying said polymorphisms in beef cattle. The invention also provides methods of predicting the feed efficiency of beef in a head of cattle based on the presence of a hapblock conferring feed efficiency. In other embodiments, the invention provides methods of determining a breeding value for a head of cattle involving detection of such polymorphisms. | 12-03-2015 |
Stephen Nell Vaughn, Kingwood, TX US
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20100028679 | Crystalline Intergrowth Material, Its Synthesis And Its Use In The Conversion Of Oxygenates To Olefins - A silicoaluminophosphate molecular sieve is disclosed that comprises first and second intergrown phases of a CHA framework type and an AEI framework type, wherein said first intergrown phase has an AEI/CHA ratio of from about 5/95 to about 40/60 as determined by DIFFaX analysis, the second intergrown phase has an AEI/CHA ratio of about 30/70 to about as determined by DIFFaX analysis and said molecular sieve has a silica to alumina molar ratio (Si/Al | 02-04-2010 |
Timothy Vaughn, Lubbock, TX US
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20080302400 | System and Method for Removal of Materials from an Article - The system and method of the present invention removes organic and organometallic materials from an article in reduced pressure atmosphere containing ozone and activated oxygen. A dielectric barrier discharge lamp induces an intermolecular molecule energy transfer to the organic and organometallic material. The dielectric barrier discharge lamp emits vacuum ultraviolet rays having a wavelength of about 172 nm that produce a photochemical reaction with the oxygen-containing gas to generate ozone and the activated oxygen. The organic and organometallic material is then attached by the ozone and activated oxygen | 12-11-2008 |
Tyrell Craig Vaughn, Austin, TX US
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20130331999 | VIRTUAL DEMAND AUDITING OF DEVICES IN A BUILDING - Automation systems, methods, and mediums. A method includes identifying a first amount of energy consumed by a plurality of devices in a building during a first period of time while a first device in the plurality of devices is in a first state to form a first baseline. The method includes identifying a second amount of energy consumed by the plurality of devices during a second period of time while the first device is in a second state. Additionally, the method includes generating an estimated energy consumption of the first device based on a difference between the first baseline and the second amount of energy consumed. | 12-12-2013 |
20130338836 | AUTOMATED HVAC SYSTEM FUNCTIONALITY TEST - Systems, methods, and mediums perform automated functionality testing for a heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system. A method includes receiving a user input to test one of a heating or cooling functionality of the HVAC system. The method also includes identifying an amount to change a setpoint for a zone controller for the HVAC system based on the user input. The method further includes changing the setpoint for the zone controller to force the HVAC system into one of a heating mode and a cooling mode in accordance with the user input. Additionally, the method includes storing data from the HVAC system operating in the one of the heating mode and the cooling mode. | 12-19-2013 |
Valerie E. Vaughn, Pearland, TX US
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20090008545 | FAST TIME-OF-FLIGHT MASS SPECTROMETER WITH IMPROVED DYNAMIC RANGE - Time-of-flight mass spectrometer instruments are disclosed for monitoring fast processes with large dynamic range using a multi-threshold TDC data acquisition method or a threshold ADC data acquisition method. Embodiments using a combination of both methods are also disclosed. | 01-08-2009 |
20090309015 | NEUTRAL/ION REACTOR IN ADIABATIC SUPERSONIC GAS FLOW FOR ION MOBILITY TIME-OF-FLIGHT MASS SPECTROMETRY - The content of the invention comprises a concept of reactor for isolated ion transformations induced by collisions with neutral species. This reactor is also an interface between mobility cell and orthogonal injection TOFMS based on supersonic adiabatic gas flow with variable controlled composition directed along the axis of a multipole ion guide with sectioned rods for possibility of creating of controlled distributions of RF, DC and AC rotating fields. | 12-17-2009 |
20110049355 | FAST TIME-OF-FLIGHT MASS SPECTROMETER WITH IMPROVED DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEM - Time-of-flight mass spectrometer instruments are disclosed for monitoring fast processes with large dynamic range using a multi-threshold TDC data acquisition method or a threshold ADC data acquisition method. Embodiments using a combination of both methods are also disclosed. | 03-03-2011 |