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Patrick B. Auell, Golden, CO US
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20090158645 | Methods of Producing Water-Resistant Solid Fuels - The invention provides a method by which high moisture low rank coal or other carbonaceous material may be transformed into a high-energy, water resistant product. The raw feed is comminuted then mechanically compacted by a roller press with rolls of a specified profile to mobilize the inherent moisture and collapse most of the interstitial pore space. The mobilized moisture is then removed by low-temperature drying and the material is sized and shaped to form a product that is resistant to re-absorption of water or other liquids. The present invention will promote the use of low rank coal for liquefaction and gasification. | 06-25-2009 |
20140311022 | METHODS OF PRODUCING WATER-RESISTANT SOLID FUELS - The invention provides a method by which high moisture low rank coal or other carbonaceous material may be transformed into a high-energy, water resistant product. The raw feed is comminuted then mechanically compacted by a roller press with rolls of a specified profile to mobilize the inherent moisture and collapse most of the interstitial pore space. The mobilized moisture is then removed by low-temperature drying and the material is sized and shaped to form a product that is resistant to re-absorption of water or other liquids. The present invention will promote the use of low rank coal for liquefaction and gasification. | 10-23-2014 |
Patrick B. Halahan, Santa Rosa, CA US
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20150057818 | IRRIGATION SMART CONTROLLERS WITH PROGRAMMING AND FIRMWARE UPDATING - Embodiments of the present disclosure include systems and methods for downloading and installing software updates upon an irrigation control unit (ICU). Some of the disclosed embodiments include error checking and integrity verification procedures which help ensure that the new software is properly installed. In some embodiments the update is coordinated in conjunction with the ICU's regular contact with a control server. | 02-26-2015 |
Patrick B. Halahan, Novato, CA US
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20120303168 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SMART IRRIGATION - A smart irrigation system for an irrigation controller associated with an irrigation site is described herein. The smart irrigation system comprises a central control system having a user interface and a smart scheduler. The central control system is configured to derive and send an irrigation schedule for the irrigation site. The smart scheduler comprises a data receiver, a processor, and a signal interface. The data receiver is configured to receive the irrigation schedule. The processor is configured to convert the irrigation schedule to a series of control signals that the irrigation controller recognizes. The signal interface is configured to connect to the irrigation controller and to send the series of control signals to the irrigation controller. The system uses weather data and irrigation site-specific information to automatically apply the optimal irrigation schedule. Users are able to remotely control the irrigation via networks such as Internet. | 11-29-2012 |
Patrick B. He, Huzhou CN
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20150246377 | WASHING MACHING INCLUDING INTEGRAL FILTER MODULE AND AERATOR - A washing machine and a corresponding method for cleaning ware or laundry items are provided. The machine comprises: a wash tub ( | 09-03-2015 |
Patrick B. Heffeman, Campbell, CA US
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20090297002 | COMPUTER AIDED DETECTION OF MICROCALCIFICATION CLUSTERS - A method for computer-aided detection of microcalcification clusters obtains digital mammography data for a single view image and normalizes and filters the image data to reduce noise. A first mask is generated and applied to the image data for defining the breast structure, forming a first cropped image. A second mask is generated and applied to the image data for defining muscle structure, forming a second cropped image. An artifact mask corresponding to vascular calcifications and known imaging artifacts is generated and applied to the first and second cropped images, defining first and second artifact-masked cropped images. In a repeated sequence, portions of each artifact-masked cropped image are processed using an enhancement algorithm and reducing edge effects to obtain a set of microcalcification cluster candidates and suspected microcalcification clusters. Image processing algorithms remove false positives from the listing of microcalcification clusters and classify candidate microcalcification clusters to identify true positives. | 12-03-2009 |
Patrick B. Mayabb, Eaton Rapids, MI US
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20100024185 | Complete wire mesh repair with heat blanket - A heat blanket for use in the repair of aircraft outer casings and method for using the heat blanket are provided. The heat blanket has an inner and outer layer of thermally conductive material. A series of heating elements are disposed between the inner and outer layers of materials and arranged into a plurality of heating zones. A control apparatus has a plurality of temperature sensors, each of which corresponds to one of the plurality of heating zones. The control apparatus provides power to the heating elements to control temperature for each respective zone as a function of sensed temperature. The blanket is shaped to cover a portion of the engine nacelle. | 02-04-2010 |
Patrick B. Osterday, Cincinnati, OH US
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20090070291 | ACTIVE FILE SYSTEM - A computerized file system is provided that is accessible by users that are stand-alone or over a network (including the Internet), in which the appearance of the standard hierarchical tree structure has been modified to provide the appearance of defining film (leaves) as containers for other files or directories/folders; intelligence is added to the tile system by allowing a user to define rules to be applied to the files and directories present in the file system; and an interface is provided to allow users to extend the attributes of files and directories in the file system to enable them to access this functionality. | 03-12-2009 |
Patrick B. Posadas, Makati City PH
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20110225086 | CREDIT PROVISION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method for providing credit to a subscriber, including a plurality of networks, each of said networks supporting a plurality of subscribers; a central settlement facility coupled to each network within the plurality of networks, said central settlement facility maintaining a plurality of subscriber accounts and wherein the central settlement facility is adapted, on receipt of a request for credit from a subscriber, to convert the request for credit to an intermediate value; obtain credit from a credit provider with said intermediate value; credit an account held by the subscriber on the settlement facility with an amount equivalent to the request for credit; and advise the subscriber of the approval of the request for credit is disclosed. The system is further configured for the provision of airtime to a subscriber. | 09-15-2011 |
Patrick B. Posadas, Taguig City PH
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20130226815 | METHOD OF PERFORMING A FINANCIAL TRANSACTION VIA UNSECURED PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATION INFRASTRUCTURE AND AN APPARATUS FOR SAME - A method of performing a financial transaction via unsecured public telecommunication infrastructure comprising collecting data relating to a specified financial transaction type; building a transaction token including collected data and/or data derived from the collected data; encrypting the transaction token; creating a financial transaction protocol message incorporating the encrypted transaction token as dependent on a selected transport channel through which the message is to be conveyed; and conveying the financial transaction protocol message using the selected transport channel and by way of the unsecured public telecommunication infrastructure to a destination where the financial transaction protocol message will be further processed is disclosed. | 08-29-2013 |
Patrick B. Smith, Midland, MI US
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20130245316 | METHODS OF PRODUCING PARA-XYLENE AND TEREPHTHALIC ACID - The present disclosure provides methods to produce para-xylene, toluene, and other compounds from renewable sources (e.g., cellulose, hemicellulose, starch, sugar) and ethylene in the presence of a catalyst. For example, cellulose and/or hemicellulose may be converted into 2,5-dimethylfuran (DMF), which may be converted into para-xylene by cycloaddition of ethylene to DMF. Para-xylene can then be oxidized to form terephthalic acid. | 09-19-2013 |
20140350294 | METHODS OF PRODUCING PARA-XYLENE AND TEREPHTHALIC ACID - The present disclosure provides methods to produce para-xylene, toluene, and other compounds from renewable sources (e.g., cellulose, hemicellulose) and ethylene in the presence of an acid, such as a Lewis acid. For example, cellulose and/or hemicellulose may be converted into 2,5-dimethylfuran (DMF) and 2-methylfuran, which may be converted into para-xylene and toluene, respectively. In particular, para-xylene can then be oxidized to form terephthalic acid. | 11-27-2014 |
20150141695 | METHODS OF PRODUCING PARA-XYLENE AND TEREPHTHALIC ACID - The present disclosure provides methods to produce para-xylene, toluene, and other compounds from renewable sources (e.g., cellulose, hemicellulose, starch, sugar) and ethylene in the presence of a catalyst. For example, cellulose and/or hemicellulose may be converted into 2,5-dimethylfuran (DMF), which may be converted into para-xylene by cycloaddition of ethylene to DMF. Para-xylene can then be oxidized to form terephthalic acid. | 05-21-2015 |
Patrick B. Smith, Garland, TX US
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20150124956 | COMMUNICATION DISPOSITION DETERMINATION FOR UNIFIED RECOVERY SYSTEM FOR PAYMENTS IN ARREARS - Embodiments of the invention are directed to a system, method, or computer program product for providing a unified representation of all customer relationships within an entity. This representation focuses on customer products in arrears that are to be recovered. The invention requires disposition input from the system and the representative immediately after a customer communication. This way, the invention aids in providing an overarching view of all customer relationships to a representative. The automatic information regarding the communication includes the date, time of day, duration, and the like associated with the communication. The invention requires the representative to input manually a disposition from each communication, such as what was discussed during the communication. As such, the invention allows for subsequent representatives to make decision and take appropriate actions immediately based on the entire relationship, including the results of previous customer communications. | 05-07-2015 |
20150127396 | DETERMINING PREFERRED TIME TO CONTACT - Embodiments of the invention relate to systems, methods, and computer program products for determining preferred times for contacting a customer. The system, method, and computer program product are configured to a) determine one or more contacts for a customer; b) determine regulations and/or policies associated with communicating with customers; and c) determine one or more optimal times from a twenty-four hour time period for contacting the customer based at least partially on the determined one or more contacts for the customer and the determine regulations and/or policies. | 05-07-2015 |
20150127420 | DETERMINING VELOCITY DATA FOR CONTACT - Embodiments of the disclosure relate to systems, methods, and computer program products for determining velocity data. The system, method, and computer program product are configured to determine one or more contacts for a customer; determine a number of communication attempts to the one or more contacts over a predetermined time period; compare the number of communication attempts over the predetermined time period to a maximum number of attempts over the predetermined time period; and exclude the customer from a contact list when the number of communication attempts is greater than or equal to the maximum number of communication attempts for the predetermined time period. The system allows a user to track the total number of contacts across a variety of metrics in order to comply with business decisions and local rules. | 05-07-2015 |
20150127560 | UNIFIED RECOVERY SYSTEM FOR PAYMENTS IN ARREARS - Embodiments of the invention are directed to a system, method, or computer program product for providing a unified representation of all customer relationships with an entity. This representation focuses on customer products in arrears that are to be recovered. The invention presents an overarching view of all customer relationships to a representative. This allows the representative to make decision and take appropriate actions immediately based on the entire relationship with the customer when a customer communication is initiated. As such, the invention correlates all of the customer's relationships with a financial institution into one unified representation for a representative to review. The unified representation takes into consideration all of the customer's relationships as well as external factors on the communications and relationships. Thus providing a holistic customer service experience for a customer with accounts in arrears. | 05-07-2015 |
20150127561 | PREVENTING CONTACT BY LOCKING - Embodiments of the invention relate to systems, methods, and computer program products for preventing a customer communication by locking access to customer information. The system, method, and computer program product are configured to a) identify information relating to an event or condition that triggers a lock of customer information associated with a customer; b) lock at least a portion of the customer information associated with the customer based at least partially on the identifying; and c) generate a notification indicating that at least the portion of the customer information associated with the customer is locked based at least partially on the locking. | 05-07-2015 |
20150127562 | AUTOMATIC CONTACT LIST GENERATION - Embodiments of the invention relate to systems, methods, and computer program products for determining an automatic contact list. The system, method, and computer program product are configured to receive a request to create a contact list, the request comprising selection criteria; identify data associated with a plurality of customers meeting the selection criteria, wherein each customer is associated with at least one contact; determine contacts that are excluded based on at least one of locking, external requests, geography, time, velocity, and permission to contact; and determine a contact list based on customers that are not excluded. The system allows a user to create an automatic contact list that both meets the user's criteria while also complying with business and legal regulations. | 05-07-2015 |
20150199756 | LINKING LOGIC FEATURE - Embodiments for linking account data are included in systems for receiving account data and non-account data and filtering the account data by customer or account information. The embodiments further include identifying a customer and customer accounts based on the filtered account data and linking at least a portion of the non-account data to the customer, and combining the non-account data portion and the filtered account data, and identifying one or more guarantors of the customer accounts based on the combined data. | 07-16-2015 |
Patrick B. Sowada, Clarksville, TN US
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20100107668 | Control scheme for coordinating variable capacity components of a refrigerant system - A refrigerant system adjusts, in a coordinated prioritized manner, the variable capacities of a compressor, evaporator fan and a condenser fan to minimize the system's overall power consumption while maintaining a comfort zone within a target comfort range. The target comfort range is defined by desired temperature and humidity limits. When the comfort zone is within the target comfort range, the system periodically attempts to reduce the compressor capacity. If the attempt succeeds, the evaporator fan capacity is then minimized. The condenser fan capacity can also be minimized provided the refrigerant system can maintain at least a minimum saturated suction temperature of the refrigerant flowing from the condenser to the compressor. | 05-06-2010 |