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Kevan Chapman, Novato, CA US
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20150260544 | METHOD FOR CALIBRATING THE PHYSICAL POSITION AND ORIENTATION OF AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING DEVICE SENSORS - A system for calibrating physical position and orientation of an electronic device, including an electronic data device with core processor, permanent memory for storing a program, temporary memory for running a program, an electronic visual display, a display subsystem, a user input device, a motion detection subsystem, and an orientation detection subsystem; and a program with instructions that, when executed by the core processor, cause the electronic data device to visually display a two- or three-dimensional virtual representation of a user-selected physical space on the electronic visual display and to display a prompt for a user to mark initial calibration points in the displayed virtual representation of the physical space, wherein after a user marks at least one calibration point, the program causes the electronic data device to adjust and update the location and orientation of the electronic data device as it is moved within the physical space. | 09-17-2015 |
20150269134 | METHOD OF ANNOTATING A DOCUMENT DISPLAYED ON AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A system and method for creating a location tag and attaching and linking multiple attributes to that tag, including such attributes as digital audio files, video files, text and photographs, thereby facilitating subsequent finding of the location in an electronic document or display. In this way, the same or a different user can proceed directly to a location of interest to view and inspect the features identified in the linked attributes. | 09-24-2015 |
20150289113 | METHOD FOR CALIBRATING THE PHYSICAL POSITION AND ORIENTATION OF AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A system and method for calibrating the location and orientation of an electronic device, including an electronic data device having a processor, permanent memory, temporary memory, program loading means, a visual display and display subsystem, user input devices, a motion detection subsystem, an orientation detection subsystem, and a geolocation subsystem. The electronic device is programmed with instructions that, when executed, cause the electronic device to visually display a virtual representation of a user-selected physical space on the electronic visual display and to display a position indicator corresponding to an initial location and orientation of the electronic data device in the user-selected physical space, and thereafter to adjust and correct the location according to either user manual inputs or movement of the electronic data device in the physical space. | 10-08-2015 |
Kevan Doyle, Boulder, CO US
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20150070292 | GENERIC RANDOMIZED MESH DESIGN - In one embodiment, an apparatus may include a first mesh of conductive material covering an area corresponding to at least a portion of the touch sensor. The first mesh includes a number of mesh cells. Each of the mesh cells has a number of vertices. Each of the vertices has a substantially randomized location within an inner portion of one of a number of polygons. The polygons collectively and contiguously covers the area corresponding to at least a portion of the touch sensor. One or more dimensions of the polygons is based at least in part on a pre-determined distance threshold between one or more pairs of opposing vertices. The apparatus also includes a computer-readable non-transitory storage medium coupled to the touch sensor and embodying logic that is configured when executed to control the touch sensor. | 03-12-2015 |
Kevan Hatchman, Wolverhampton GB
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20140135239 | CORROSION INHIBITORS - The present invention provides the use of a sulfosuccinate as a corrosion inhibitor. In particular, the sulfosuccinate may be used to inhibit the corrosion of a metal component that is, or will be, in contact with an aqueous fluid, in order to prevent or reduce corrosion of the metal component. The sulfosuccinate may be used to inhibit corrosion of a metal component in an industrial aqueous system, such as a hydrocarbon plant; a chemical plant; a water plant; or a paper manufacturing plant, and in particular in an oilfield system or a downstream oil-related system. | 05-15-2014 |
20140296185 | Solid formulations suitable for oilfield applications - The present invention relates to a solid formulation of soap stick type comprising a primary surfactant, at least one binding agent and at least one dispersant that may especially be an amphoteric surfactant, optionally with additives. | 10-02-2014 |
Kevan Hatchman, West Midlands GB
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20150322757 | Surfactant composition - The invention provides a synergistic surfactant composition comprising: (a) a first amphoteric surfactant, which is selected from C8-C22 sultaines, salts thereof, and mixtures thereof; and (b) a second amphoteric surfactant, which is selected from C8-C22 betaines and salts thereof, C8-C22 propionates and salts thereof, and mixtures thereof. This surfactant composition may be used to generate foam that is used for unloading a liquid from a hydrocarbon reservoir. It may be that the liquid unloading of foam generated using the surfactant composition is greater than that of foam generated from the first and second surfactants when they are foamed individually. | 11-12-2015 |
Kevan Hatchman, Yorkshire GB
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20150080273 | Foam control formulations - The invention provides a foam control formulation in the form of a microemulsion, the formulation comprising: (a) from S to 70% w/w of primary surfactant, this surfactant having an HLB of from 1 to 12 and/or a cloud point of from 20 to 70° C.; (b) from 2 to 40% w/w of water-insoluble organic carrier liquid; and (c) water. Also provided is the use of this formulation to prevent and/or reduce foam in a fluid system, or as a processing aid to control foam production in a fluid system. The formulation may be used in an aqueous fluid system, such as an oilfield. | 03-19-2015 |
20150126417 | Surfactant composition - The invention provides a synergistic surfactant composition comprising: (a) from 5 to 95 wt % of a first surfactant which is selected from derivatives of alkyl polyglucosides and mixtures thereof; and (b) from 5 to 95 wt % of a second surfactant which is selected from: amphoteric surfactants, cationic surfactants, anionic surfactants, non-ionic surfactants, and mixtures thereof. This surfactant composition may be used to generate foam that is used for unloading a liquid from a hydrocarbon reservoir. It may be that the liquid unloading of foam generated using the surfactant composition is greater than that of foam generated from the first and second surfactants when they are foamed individually. | 05-07-2015 |
Kevan Hollenback, Oakland, CA US
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20100113225 | COUNTING DEVICE FOR A PUSH-UP EXERCISE - A counting device for counting repetitions and timing a push-up exercise includes a device body and a counter assembly having a display and a plurality of actuation buttons thereon. The counter assembly fits within a deformable foam ring that forms the top of the device. During exercise, a user depresses the foam ring downward with their chest a given distance so as to trigger at least one sensor in the counter assembly to register a repetition count on the display, along with an elapsed time of the exercise. The counter assembly can be fixed within the device, or a display unit thereof may be removable so that the device and display unit are configured for wireless communication. | 05-06-2010 |
20100273617 | EXERCISE DEVICE - An exercise device for achieving desired abdominal contractions during exercise movement includes a back support and a pair of leg blades removably attached to the back support. The device includes an adjustable back blade attached to the back support and extending upward from the lower end along a centerline of the back support, and a neck support assembly attached to the back blade. | 10-28-2010 |
20120058868 | EXERCISE DEVICE - An exercise device for achieving desired abdominal contractions during exercise movement includes a back support and a pair of leg blades removably attached to the back support. The device includes a back blade attached to the back support and extending upward from the lower end along a centerline of the back support, and a neck support assembly attached to the back blade. | 03-08-2012 |
Kevan Leycraft, Calgary CA
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20100109267 | SKI BIKE - A ski vehicle for traveling along a surface is disclosed. The ski vehicle includes a frame comprising a seat supporting member; a steering column rotatably coupled to the frame; a front ski, coupled to the steering column; a rear ski, coupled to the frame, the front and rear skis for supporting the ski vehicle on the surface; and a seat, coupled to the seat supporting member of the frame, for supporting a rider, the seat supporting member of the frame having sufficient length to allow a ski lift chair to slide thereunder. The ski vehicle has a minimum design rider weight, and the weight distribution of the vehicle is selected so that the vehicle is secured on the ski lift chair when the seat is slid over the chair and a rider of at least the design rider weight is sitting on the seat. The ski vehicle may also have a rear swing-arm having first, second and third corners, the first corner movably coupled to the frame and the second corner pivotably coupled to a pivot point on the frame such that the swing-arm pivots about the pivot point when the first corner is moved. The rear ski may be coupled to the rear swing-arm. | 05-06-2010 |
Kevan Orvitz, Irvine, CA US
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20090094861 | ORTHOPEDIC FOOT APPLIANCE - An orthopedic foot appliance providing optimal and adaptable comfort and shock absorption while at the same time varying degrees of heel support, arch support and motion control depending on the foot type and footwear. The orthopedic foot appliance consists of a cushioning insole and a re-attachable support piece for attaching and re-attaching to the insole. The insole includes a trim line allowing the insole to be adapted to a three quarters length of a full insole. The three quarters length may extend form from the back of the heel to the metatarsal heads. The support component may be constructed from any of a group of materials including polyethylene, polypropylene and polypropylene incorporating glass or silica. | 04-16-2009 |
20090119947 | Orthopedic Foot Appliance - An orthopedic foot appliance providing optimal and adaptable comfort and shock absorption while at the same time varying degrees of heel support, arch support and motion control depending on the foot type and footwear. The foot appliance consists of a cushioning insole and a re-attachable support piece for attaching and re-attaching to the insole. | 05-14-2009 |
Kevan Samiee, Mountain View, CA US
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20080241866 | Systems and methods for enhancing fluorescent signals - Composition, systems, apparatus and methods of enhancing fluorescent signals in biochemical are described. Metal particle proximity to enzymes that produce fluorescent products provide enhanced fluorescence of the product and plasmon resonance of the metal particle. Multi-labeled nucleotides enhance signal production. Reflectance of illumination light and emitted fluorescence increase signal strength for a given illumination light. | 10-02-2008 |
Kevan Sincock, Houston, TX US
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20110247879 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING GASES DURING CORING OPERATIONS - A method for detecting the presence of an acid gas in a formation fluid from a subterranean formation comprises (a) lowering a coring assembly into a wellbore. The coring assembly including an outer core barrel and an inner core barrel disposed within the outer core barrel. The inner core barrel has an upper end, a lower end opposite the upper end, and a core sample chamber extending axially from the lower end. In addition, the method comprises (b) capturing a core sample from the subterranean formation within the sample chamber. Further, the method comprises (c) raising the coring assembly to the surface after (b). Still further the method comprises (d) contacting a formation fluid in the sample chamber with at least one detector during (c). Moreover, the method comprises (e) detecting the presence of a formation acid gas in the formation fluid with the at least one detector during (c). | 10-13-2011 |
Kevan Smith, Menlo Park, CA US
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20090319826 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TESTING A COMMUNICATION CIRCUIT - An apparatus for testing a communication circuit includes a detection module and a capture module. The detection module provides an enable signal in response to receiving at least one predetermined plurality of data from a communication device under test. The capture module captures at least one other predetermined plurality of data in response to the enable signal. | 12-24-2009 |