Baker, TX
Aaron Baker, Coppell, TX US
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20110031306 | PROCESS OF AND SYSTEM FOR FACILITATING CASH COLLECTIONS DEPOSITS AND DEPOSIT TRACKING - A process of facilitating cash collection deposits and deposit tracking includes identifying by a retailer an amount of cash collected by that retailer, including respective amounts of currency by denomination of the collected cash, creating a deposit ticket containing at least a unique identification code associated therewith, depositing the created deposit ticket and the collected cash into a deposit bag, transporting the deposit bag to a cash processing facility, and counting at the cash processing facility the collected cash contained in the transported deposit bag to verify that the amount previously identified by the retailer corresponds to the counted amount. Particularly additional novel features include at least the following: the manner in which the retailer identifies the amount of collected cash; the manner in which the deposit bag may be scheduled for pickup; providing advance credit to the retailer for the cash deposits during various stages of cash handling/processing; and the particular manner of tracking the status of each of the deposit bags of a retailer's multiple stores. | 02-10-2011 |
20110035316 | PROCESS OF AND SYSTEM FOR ADVANCING CREDIT FOR CASH COLLECTIONS - A process for providing bank credit to retailers for cash collections that are carried out during retailers' normal business operations. The process entails a retailer collecting cash over a period of time, such as over a single or multiple business days, generally in exchange for goods and/or services, depositing the collected cash into one or more electronic safes disposed at the retailer's location or locations, calculating at a designated time, such as the end of day at each location, a total amount of cash that has been deposited into the retailer's safes over such period of time, and electronically transmitting data files that identify the calculated total amounts of cash accepted by the retailer over the period of time. The retailer is credited, for example, by a bank, with the total cash deposits as reported by the electronic safes at the end of each business day. The process advantageously makes funds readily available and improves cash flow to retailers who take-in cash as part of their normal business operations. | 02-10-2011 |
Aaron Baker, Plano, TX US
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20090006249 | PROCESS OF AND SYSTEM FOR ADVANCING CREDIT FOR CASH COLLECTIONS - A process for providing bank credit to retailers for cash collections that are carried out during retailers' normal business operations. The process entails a retailer collecting cash over a period of time, such as over a single or multiple business days, generally in exchange for goods and/or services, depositing the collected cash into one or more electronic safes disposed at the retailer's location or locations, calculating at a designated time, such as the end of day at each location, a total amount of cash that has been deposited into the retailer's safes over such period of time, and electronically transmitting data files that identify the calculated total amounts of cash accepted by the retailer over the period of time. The retailer is credited, for example, by a bank, with the total cash deposits as reported by the electronic safes at the end of each business day. The process advantageously makes funds readily available and improves cash flow to retailers who take-in cash as part of their normal business operations. | 01-01-2009 |
20090032580 | PROCESS OF AND SYSTEM FOR FACILITATING CASH COLLECTIONS DEPOSITS AND DEPOSIT TRACKING - A process of facilitating cash collection deposits and deposit tracking includes identifying by a retailer an amount of cash collected by that retailer, including respective amounts of currency by denomination of the collected cash, creating a deposit ticket containing at least a unique identification code associated therewith, depositing the created deposit ticket and the collected cash into a deposit bag, transporting the deposit bag to a cash processing facility, and counting at the cash processing facility the collected cash contained in the transported deposit bag to verify that the amount previously identified by the retailer corresponds to the counted amount. Particularly additional novel features include at least the following: the manner in which the retailer identifies the amount of collected cash; the manner in which the deposit bag may be scheduled for pickup; providing advance credit to the retailer for the cash deposits during various stages of cash handling/processing; and the particular manner of tracking the status of each of the deposit bags of a retailer's multiple stores. | 02-05-2009 |
Barry Baker, Odem, TX US
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20100307536 | Process For Removing Hydrocarbons And Noxious Gasses From Reactors And Media-Packed Equipment - A process for quickly removing hydrocarbon contaminants and noxious gases in a safe and effective manner from catalytic reactors, other media packed process vessels and associated equipment in the vapor phase without using steam. The cleaning agent contains one or more solvents, such as terpenes or other organic solvents. The cleaning agent is injected into contaminated equipment, along with a carrier gas, in the form of a cleaning vapor. | 12-09-2010 |
20130291898 | Process For Removing Hydrocarbons And Noxious Gasses From Reactors And Media-Packed Equipment - A process for quickly removing hydrocarbon contaminants and noxious gases in a safe and effective manner from catalytic reactors, other media packed process vessels and associated equipment in the vapor phase without using steam. The cleaning agent contains one or more solvents, such as terpenes or other organic solvents. The cleaning agent is injected into contaminated equipment, along with a carrier gas, in the form of a cleaning vapor. | 11-07-2013 |
20140326141 | Process for Removing Hydrocarbons and Noxious Gasses From Reactors and Media-Packed Equipment - A process for quickly removing hydrocarbon contaminants and noxious gases in a safe and effective manner from catalytic reactors, other media packed process vessels and associated equipment in the vapor phase without using steam. The cleaning agent contains one or more solvents, such as terpenes or other organic solvents. The cleaning agent is injected into contaminated equipment, along with a carrier gas, in the form of a cleaning vapor. | 11-06-2014 |
Brad G. Baker, Houston, TX US
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20110247801 | SCREEN DEVICE AND DOWNHOLE SCREEN - A screen device includes a foam body having a passageway that extends longitudinally through the foam body, the foam body has an open cell structure such that at least two surfaces of the foam body are in fluidic communication with one another through the foam body. | 10-13-2011 |
Bradley G. Baker, Houston, TX US
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20140096970 | MULTI-ZONE FRACTURING AND SAND CONTROL COMPLETION SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF - A multi-zone fracturing and sand control completion system employable in a borehole. The system includes a casing. A fracturing assembly including a fracturing telescoping unit extendable from the casing to the borehole and a frac sleeve movable within the casing to access or block the fracturing telescoping unit; and, an opening in the casing. The opening including a dissolvable plugging material capable of maintaining frac pressure in the casing during a fracturing operation through the telescoping unit. Also included is a method of operating within a borehole. | 04-10-2014 |
Bradley Gene Baker, Houston, TX US
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20090283272 | PIPELESS SAGD SYSTEM AND METHOD - A SAGD system including a string defining an axial flow channel and an annular flow pathway, a fluid access structure between the axial flow channel and the annular flow pathway, and a valve disposed within the annular flow pathway. The valve being selectively closable to selectively inhibit annular flow in an uphole direction. A method for treating a SAGD formation. | 11-19-2009 |
Brian S. Baker, Houston, TX US
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20130168102 | DRILLING RISER ADAPTER WITH EMERGENCY FUNCTIONALITY - A drilling riser adapter connected to a riser. The drilling riser adapter is mounted to a BOP and has a cylindrical body on which a plurality of ports are disposed. The ports can perform various functions. Ports may connect to choke and kill, booster, injection, or hydraulic lines. Some of ports allow access to riser bore to perform emergency functions such as redirecting escaping oil during oil spills to containment vessels via hoses. These ports can remain deactivated until such emergency situations arise. | 07-04-2013 |
Brookes H. Baker, Fort Worth, TX US
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20110302879 | METHOD FOR ERECTING A FACILITY FOR PRODUCING ELECTRICAL ENERGY FROM WIND - A method for erecting a facility for producing electrical energy from wind has the steps of preparing a site to receive the facility, including constructing foundations, and erecting an initial core tower panel and initial peripheral tower sections on their respective foundations. Work platforms and temporary guys are installed so that another core tower panel and other peripheral tower sections may be installed on top of the existing tower sections. The work platforms may then be raised, so that the process may be repeated. Shroud sectors are assembled as needed to form shrouds. | 12-15-2011 |
20110304142 | FACILITY FOR PRODUCING ELECTRICAL ENERGY FROM WIND - A facility for producing electrical energy has a plurality of shrouds, a plurality of wind turbines, a power system, a plurality of modules, a pivotal mounting system, and a support structure. Each shroud has a throat which increases the velocity of the prevailing wind passing through the shroud. The plurality of wind turbines are each operably positioned in the throat of one of the plurality of shrouds. The power system is adapted for converting mechanical energy from the plurality of wind turbines to electrical energy. The support tower includes a central tower for supporting the shrouds and wind turbines above the surface, and may further include peripheral towers, guys, and/or other structural components. | 12-15-2011 |
20130067853 | METHOD FOR ERECTING A FACILITY PRODUCING ELECTRICAL ENERGY FROM WIND - A method for erecting a facility includes the steps of constructing initial tower panels on a foundation. Work platforms and guys are installed so that additional tower panels may be installed on top of the existing tower panels. The work platforms with guys may then be raised, so that the process may be repeated until tower section height is reached. Tower sections are them completed by the addition of peripheral trusses and permanent guys, and additional tower sections are constructed by repeating the process to reach the desired facility height. Lifting units including truss and rail systems and rotatable modules with turbines in shrouds are assembled on the ground, then raised up the towers and operably mounted for generating electricity from wind. The erection process is sequenced to maintain structural integrity. | 03-21-2013 |
Bruce E. Baker, Round Rock, TX US
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20080280552 | BLOWER EXHAUST BACKFLOW DAMPER METHODS - Methods for preventing exhaust backflow into a blower are disclosed. Embodiments may include a blower system with an invertible blower chassis having a blower exhaust to direct airflow from the blower chassis at an airflow angle. The system may also include a backflow damper frame attached to the blower chassis and positioned to receive airflow from the blower chassis and one or more vertical damper vanes rotatably attached to the backflow damper frame. Each damper vane may freely rotate between a first, closed position and a second, open position. The damper vanes may block airflow into the blower exhaust when in the closed position and may freely rotate to a position where the damper vanes are substantially parallel to the airflow from the blower exhaust. The damper vanes may each include a vane pin to rotatably attach to frame holes of the backflow damper frame. | 11-13-2008 |
Bruce Edwin Baker, Round Rock, TX US
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20090279248 | Hard Disk Drive Carrier Latch Apparatus - A hard disk drive carrier having a latch apparatus to facilitate leveraged insertion of a hard disk drive into a receiving drive bay to an interfaced position, securing of the hard disk drive carrier in the drive bay when the hard disk drive secured to the carrier interfaces with a host computer, leveraged dislodgement of the hard disk drive from its interfaced position for removal of the hard disk drive from the drive bay, and proper positioning of the latch apparatus upon insertion of the hard disk drive carrier to ensure proper engagement of the latch apparatus with the drive bay for leveraged insertion and removal. | 11-12-2009 |
Bruce Lee Baker, Amarillo, TX US
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20090260841 | Novel Vehicle Mounted Edging Device - The novel vehicle mounted edging device provides a safe and efficient means for edging grass and soil adjacent to improved surfaces. The device is attached to the remotely actuated bed of a utility vehicle and utilizes the lifting capabilities of the bed for its operation. When the disc is in the cutting position, the operator of the utility vehicle positions the vehicle near the edge of the surface to be maintained and lowers the remotely actuated bed of the utility vehicle to place the disc adjacent to the surface to be maintained. The operator then drives the vehicle parallely to the edge of the path and remove the unwanted grass. The novel vehicle mounted edging device effectively guides the utility vehicle along the edge of the path so that minimal steering is required and is oriented to enable the operator to easily monitor the edging operation. | 10-22-2009 |
Bryan C. Baker, Houston, TX US
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20080290675 | ELONGATED MEMBER LIFTING SYSTEM - Methods and apparatus for providing a durable, lightweight lifting member and assembly for use in handling elongated members. One embodiment comprises a cage or net made of a flexible material, the cage or net being adapted to receive one end of an elongated member. Another embodiment is characterized by a flexible lifting member constructed of a pliable, non-metallic material and comprising a body portion, an end portion, and a lifting strap. | 11-27-2008 |
20110265904 | Pipe Thread Protector - A protector for protecting a pipe thread having a thread pitch P | 11-03-2011 |
20130213516 | Universal Pipe Thread Protector - A protector for protecting a helical thread of a pipe comprises a body. The body has a central axis, an upper end comprising a base, a lower end opposite the upper end, and an annular connecting member extending axially from the base to the lower end. The connecting member comprising a radially inner surface and a radially outer surface. The connecting member comprises a helical thread extending radially inward from the radially inner surface or radially outward from the radially outer surface. The helical thread comprises a convex profile that is different than a thread profile of the thread of the pipe. | 08-22-2013 |
Carl F. Baker, Lake Jackson, TX US
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20090061236 | BITUMINOUS COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME - This invention relates to bituminous compositions comprising an interpolymer and a bituminous material and methods of making and using same. The interpolymer may comprise ethylene, at least one alpha-olefin, and, optionally, at least one diene and the interpolymer is derived from polymer particles having a surface coating comprising a partitioning agent. Methods of making and using the bituminous compositions are also described. | 03-05-2009 |
20140004287 | ETHYLENE-BASED COMPOSITIONS | 01-02-2014 |
Carl R. Baker, Herlingen, TX US
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20110080014 | GARDEN TOOL DESIGNED FOR HARD PACK SOIL - The present invention relates to a novel garden spade wherein the scoop portion has straight sides. In addition, the proximal end of the scoop has a hammer plate uninterrupted by the neck which neck is attached to the scoop of the spade distal to the hammer plate. The neck and handle attached to the neck are angled such that the hammer plate can be struck with the greatest amount of clearance and best angle of attack for hitting a spade compared to previous spades which are not designed to successfully be hit without damage to either the spade, the user or both. | 04-07-2011 |
Charles K. Baker, San Antonio, TX US
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20120006686 | ELECTROPHORETIC FORMATION OF NANOSTRUCTURED COMPOSITES - The present invention is directed to composite films containing nanostructures within a polymer or monomeric matrix which composite may be formed on a metallic substrate and subsequently removed to provide bulk material. The nanostructures and polymer or monomer matrix may be assembled electrophoretically by initially providing a mixture of the nanostructures and polymer or monomer matrix material within generally anhydrous environments such as polar aprotic solvents followed by deposition of the composite film material. | 01-12-2012 |
20120114926 | ELECTROPHORETIC DEPOSITION OF ADSORBENT MEDIA - A method of electrophoretic deposition of adsorbent media onto an electrically conducting substrate. The adsorbent media may include one or more porous coordination polymers and/or one or more secondary adsorbing particles. The adsorbent media may be continuously applied from a liquid composition at a selected thickness and at a controlled rate and as a function of voltage profiles | 05-10-2012 |
20120274616 | Electrophoretic Display Using Fibers Containing a Nanoparticle Suspension - A composite textile for generating an electrophoretically driven image. The textile has at least three layers. An outer (relative to an observer of the image) electrode layer is made from a transparent and electrically conductive material. A fibermat layer is under the outer electrode layer, and comprises a mat of one or more fibers, each fiber being transparent and dielectric and having a hollow core that contains a fluid suspension of particles (typically nanoparticles) of at least two color types. A pattern layer is under the fiber mat layer, and has an arrangement of features made from an electrically conductive material. When voltage is applied to the pattern layer, the particles respond by migrating toward the outer electrode or pattern layer, depending on their charge. | 11-01-2012 |
Christopher W. Baker, Plano, TX US
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20140114807 | Utilizing User Devices in Venues - In various implementations, customer service may be provided using a pager and/or user device. Signal(s) associated with a pager and/or user device may be received. One or more metrics may be determined at least partially based on the received signals. The metric(s) may be monitored. In various implementations, a management system of a location may receive a signal from a pager and/or user device indicating that an event has occurred at the location. A time the signal is received by the management system may be determined. One or more time-related metrics may be determined based at least partially on the received signal, the determined time, or both. | 04-24-2014 |
Clinton D. Baker, Lorena, TX US
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20140197219 | APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR RETRIEVING HOSE - The preferred system utilizes two devices to recover larger diameter hoses and couplings. Each of the devices has a plurality of lifting frame arms having a motor disposed between the lifting frame arms. The motor is operatively connected to the rotational drive roller also connected between the lifting frame arms. A hinge or other attaching arrangement that connects the lifting frame arms to mounts allows for lowering the lifting frame arms into a first position and lifting the lifting frame arms into a second position higher the lower rollers. A hydraulic lift cylinder can be utilized to raise and lower the lifting frame arms when a hose coupling on the hose is encountered during the hose recovery process. The devices can be lined up in series and spaced a few feet apart. The devices can be mounted to a tractor, trailer, truck or other similar equipment. A cage can surround the devices on top of the tractor, trailer, truck or other similar equipment. A passageway on top of the vehicle leading to the first of the devices can be utilized in the recovery effort to help guide the hose into the first device. | 07-17-2014 |
20150021373 | Apparatus and System for Retrieving Hose - A system for recovering hose, including a hose receptacle having an open top portion for receiving a hose and attached hose couplings. The system further including a first device having a hose recovery means comprising an upper roller and a lower roller, at least one of the upper or lower rollers being powered, and a lifting arm operably coupled to the upper roller for moving the upper roller between a first position and a second position, the upper roller being closer to the lower roller when in the first position than when in the second position. Additionally, a platform having the first device arranged thereon and capable of moving above the receptacle along a first axis and a second axis to deposit the hose in the receptacle, and a platform moving means for moving the platform along the first axis and the second axis, wherein the first axis has first axis limits and the second axis has second axis limits, the first axis limits and second axis limits being substantially coextensive with dimensions of the open top portion of the hose receptacle. | 01-22-2015 |
Daniel Baker, Houston, TX US
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20100191458 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPTIMIZED FLIGHT PLANNING - A computer-implemented system and method for the processing and optimization of flight plans is disclosed. Information regarding a plurality of previous flight plans is received over a digital network and is stored in at least a database. The database preferably includes aviation fuel price information, aircraft performance information, and aviation weather information as well. Upon receiving a request, a server generates at least an optimized portion of a flight plan. In one form, historical flight plan data of others is automatically used to aid in the determination of the optimized route offered to the user for review, with the resulting final flight plan being electronically filed with the FAA upon approval. In a further form, the user may arrange fuel transactions at intermediate destinations with the service provider receiving a fee in exchange for facilitating the transaction. | 07-29-2010 |
20100191754 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR NOTIFICATIONS RELATING TO FLIGHT TRACKING OR PLANNING - A computer-implemented system and method processes flight position information and provides a notification to a remote user in response to a triggering event. Typically, flight position data is received over a digital network. The service accepts requests for notification based upon the position of a specified flight and subsequently provides that notification based upon the flight position data. Upon receiving a user query, a server retrieves a result set from the flight position data and determines if the triggering criteria has been met. In one form, the requested notification may be presented to the user in the form of an e-mail, telephone call, text message or the like. Also disclosed is a system for flight tracking or planning which includes photographs supplied by remote users of the aircraft for which the tracking or planning is associated, for use by other remote users that see the association of the supplied photos with the tracked or planned flight. Still further disclosed is a social system for use with flight tracking or planning which allows affiliated users to share information to the exclusion of other non-affiliated users. | 07-29-2010 |
20100281411 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISPLAYING AIR TRAFFIC INFORMATION - A computer-implemented system and method for the processing and presentation of customizable aviation information is disclosed. At plurality of flight information is received over a digital network and is stored in at least a database. The database includes aviation information as well as aviation related content and advertisements. The user is able to customize a series of screen layouts for display using a combination of screen segments containing content stored at least partially in the database. In addition, the user may create personalized messages and status update for display in response to a variety of flight conditions. In one form, the results may be presented using a large display monitor by an aircraft service provider. Additionally, the display may include only flight tracking information relevant to recent and future customers. | 11-04-2010 |
20120109523 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPTIMIZED FLIGHT PLANNING - A computer-implemented system and method for the processing and optimization of flight plans is disclosed. Information regarding a plurality of previous flight plans is received over a digital network and is stored in at least a database. The database preferably includes aviation fuel price information, aircraft performance information, and aviation weather information as well. Upon receiving a request, a server generates at least an optimized portion of a flight plan. In one form, historical flight plan data of others is automatically used to aid in the determination of the optimized route offered to the user for review, with the resulting final flight plan being electronically filed with the FAA upon approval. In a further form, the user may arrange fuel transactions at intermediate destinations with the service provider receiving a fee in exchange for facilitating the transaction. | 05-03-2012 |
20120109724 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPTIMIZED FLIGHT PLANNING - A computer-implemented system and method for the processing and optimization of flight plans is disclosed. Information regarding a plurality of previous flight plans is received over a digital network and is stored in at least a database. The database preferably includes aviation fuel price information, aircraft performance information, and aviation weather information as well. Upon receiving a request, a server generates at least an optimized portion of a flight plan. In one form, historical flight plan data of others is automatically used to aid in the determination of the optimized route offered to the user for review, with the resulting final flight plan being electronically filed with the FAA upon approval. In a further form, the user may arrange fuel transactions at intermediate destinations with the service provider receiving a fee in exchange for facilitating the transaction. | 05-03-2012 |
20120253961 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPTIMIZED FLIGHT PLANNING - A computer-implemented system and method for the processing and optimization of flight plans is disclosed. Information regarding a plurality of previous flight plans is received over a digital network and is stored in at least a database. The database preferably includes aviation fuel price information, aircraft performance information, and aviation weather information as well. Upon receiving a request, a server generates at least an optimized portion of a flight plan. In one form, historical flight plan data of others is automatically used to aid in the determination of the optimized route offered to the user for review, with the resulting final flight plan being electronically filed with the FAA upon approval. In a further form, the user may arrange fuel transactions at intermediate destinations with the service provider receiving a fee in exchange for facilitating the transaction. | 10-04-2012 |
20130211701 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SENDING AIR TRAFFIC DATA TO USERS FOR DISPLAY - A computer-implemented system and method for the processing and presentation of aviation information is disclosed. At plurality of flight information is received over a digital network and is stored in at least a database. The database includes aviation information. Upon receiving a user request, a server retrieves a result set from the database and transmits it to the requesting user. Subsequently, updates as to a flight identified in the request are transmitted at a selected rate, which may be modified automatically based on one flight characteristic, for subsequent display. In one form, the results may be presented to the user in the form of digital map having aircraft images. | 08-15-2013 |
20130297103 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COLLECTING REMOTELY LOCATED POSITIONAL DATA - A computer-implemented system and method for the collection, filtering, and transmission of aviation information is disclosed. A plurality of flight information is received over a digital network at various remote locations, and the data is filtered prior to transmission to a central database for presentation and use. The database includes aviation information. The method of filtration is dynamically updated as to information concerning a specific flight based on one characteristic of the flight. As to aircraft being tracked, a determination is made as to which receiver should relay collected data, and that determination is periodically revised, such as to minimize transmission costs and maximize signal quality as aircraft positions change. Once the information is located in the central database, it is suitable for use in responding to user requests for flight tracking information is association with at least one identified flight. | 11-07-2013 |
20140067244 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SENDING AIR TRAFFIC DATA TO USERS FOR DISPLAY - A computer-implemented system and method for the processing and presentation of aviation information is disclosed. At plurality of flight information is received over a digital network and is stored in at least a database. The database includes aviation information. Upon receiving a user request, a server retrieves a result set from the database and transmits it to the requesting user. Subsequently, updates as to a flight identified in the request are transmitted at a selected rate, which may be modified automatically based on one flight characteristic, for subsequent display. In one form, the results may be presented to the user in the form of digital map having aircraft images. | 03-06-2014 |
20140123315 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRESENTING FLIGHT TRACKING DATA TO A USER BASED UPON THE USER'S ACCESS PERMISSIONS TO VARIOUS SOURCES - A computer-implemented system and method for the processing and presentation of flight tracking data from a number of sources, with at least one source include a user access restriction, is disclosed. Substantially real-time flight tracking data is received over a digital network from a number of different sources and is stored in at least a database. Various determined flight paths are stores for a single flight based upon the number of flight data sources contributing data regarding that flight. Upon receiving a query from a user, the user's access with respect to the available data providers in retrieved and the best flight for the selected flight which is determined only from data that the requested user is authorized to access is presented. In one form, the results may be presented to the user in the form of digital map having an aircraft image and historical flight path shown. | 05-01-2014 |
Daniel J. Baker, Austin, TX US
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20130221871 | MIXED LOAD CURRENT COMPENSATION FOR LED LIGHTING - In at least one embodiment, a system and method provide current compensation in a lighting system by controlling a lamp current to prevent a current through a triac-based dimmer from undershooting a holding current value. In at least one embodiment, at least one of the lamps includes a controller that controls circuitry in the lamp to draw more lamp current for a period of time than needed to illuminate a brightness of the lamp at a level corresponding to particular phase-cut angle of the supply voltage. By drawing more current than needed, the controller increases the dimmer current during the period of time to prevent the dimmer current from falling below the holding current value. In at least one embodiment, the period of time corresponds to a compensating pulse of the lamp current at a time when the dimmer current would otherwise fall below the holding current value. | 08-29-2013 |
20140167639 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LOW-POWER LAMP COMPATIBILITY WITH A LEADING-EDGE DIMMER AND AN ELECTRONIC TRANSFORMER - Methods and systems to provide compatibility between a load and a secondary winding of an electronic transformer driven by a leading-edge dimmer may include: (a) responsive to determining that energy is available from the electronic transformer, drawing a requested amount of power from the electronic transformer thus transferring energy from the electronic transformer to an energy storage device in accordance with the requested amount of power; and (b) transferring energy from the energy storage device to the load at a rate such that a voltage of the energy storage device is regulated within a predetermined voltage range. | 06-19-2014 |
20140167652 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING A POWER CONTROLLER - In accordance with systems and methods of the present disclosure, an apparatus may include a power converter and a controller. The controller may be configured to monitor a voltage at an input of the power converter, cause the power controller to transfer energy from the input to a load at a target current, decrease the target current responsive to determining that the voltage is less than or equal to an undervoltage threshold, and increase the target current responsive to determining that the voltage is greater than or equal to a maximum threshold voltage. | 06-19-2014 |
David A. Baker, Bellaire, TX US
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20090250926 | Method and System for Evaluating Groups of Threaded Connections - A method associated with the selection of tubulars for hydrocarbon production is described. In particular, the method is associated with the evaluation of performance limits of threaded connections. In this method, constituents of an evaluation group of threaded connections are determined via model analysis. Then, physical testing on a first group of threaded connections in the evaluation group is conducted. Modeling analysis on the first group and a second group of threaded connections is performed, wherein the second group are not physically tested. Once modeled, the results from the physical testing and the modeling analysis are compared to assess a characteristic performance factor for the first group. Then, the characteristic performance factor is applied to the second group, and the performance limits are defined based on this characteristic performance factor. | 10-08-2009 |
20120125631 | Systems and Methods of Diverting Fluids In A Wellbore Using Destructible Plugs - A bridge plug arrangement includes a plug having an upper end and a bottom end. The bridge plug arrangement also optionally includes a cylindrical seat. The bridge plug arrangement further includes a tubular member. The tubular member may be part of a casing string. The tubular member is configured to receive the plug and, when used, the seat. The plug and/or the seat may be fabricated from a frangible material. A method for diverting fluids in a wellbore using the bridge plug arrangement is also provided. The method may include landing the plug onto the seat within the wellbore below a subsurface zone of interest. Treatment fluids are then injected into the wellbore, where they are diverted through perforations and into a formation. The plug and/or seat is then optionally broken into a plurality of pieces through use of a downward mechanical force. | 05-24-2012 |
20130299180 | Systems and Methods For Managing Pressures In Casing - Systems and methods for managing pressures present in an annular space defined between casing strings contained within a subterranean well. These systems and methods may include providing a pressure distribution casing that includes a plurality of pressure distribution passages and distributing fluids present within the annular space along a length of the pressure distribution casing and/or between the annular space and the subterranean formation using a portion of the plurality of pressure distribution passages. Pressure distribution passages may be present on an inner surface of the pressure distribution casing, on an outer surface of the pressure distribution casing, and/or within a wall of the pressure distribution casing and may distribute the fluids along the length of the pressure distribution casing without distributing the fluids across and/or through a wall of the pressure distribution casing, such as between the inner surface and the outer surface of the pressure distribution casing. | 11-14-2013 |
20140041864 | Method and System For Evaluating Groups of Threaded Connections - A method associated with the selection of tubulars for hydrocarbon production is described based upon evaluating the performance limits of threaded connections. Constituents of an evaluation group of threaded connections are determined and then a first group of the connections is evaluated via model analysis over a range of conditions. Then, physical testing on a first group of threaded connections in the evaluation group is conducted over that range of conditions. Once modeled, the results from the physical testing and the modeling analysis of the first group are compared to assess a characteristic performance factor for the first group. A second group of threaded connections are determined and the assessed performance factor from the first group is applied to a second group, and the performance limits of the second group are defined over the range of conditions based on this characteristic performance factor, without requiring testing the second group. | 02-13-2014 |
David Christopher Baker, Austin, TX US
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20120228972 | ARBITRARY PHASE RELATIONSHIP FOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS IN N-PHASE ELECTRIC MACHINES - In some aspects, the present disclosure provides an electric machine including a rotor assembly having a plurality of rotor poles, and a stator assembly having a plurality of stator modules, each stator module including multiple, independently energizeable stator segments each corresponding to a segment position within the stator module. The stator modules are electrically connected to form sets of interconnected stator segments, each stator segment set including at least one stator segment from each of multiple stator modules and corresponding to a different electrical phase of the machine, and each stator segment set includes segments from different segment positions within their respective stator assemblies. | 09-13-2012 |
20120235523 | BUS BAR MODULE FOR AN ELECTRIC MACHINE - In some implementations, the present disclosure provides an electric machine including a rotor assembly, a stator assembly comprising a plurality of stator modules, each stator comprising multiple, independently energizeable stator segments, each segment having a corresponding electrical connecting point, and a plurality of bus bars connected to the electrical connecting points of the stator assembly, each bus bar corresponding to a different phase of the machine and electrically connecting segments of multiple stator modules. The stator modules and their electrical connecting points are arranged such that spacing between adjacent connecting points within each stator module differs from spacing between adjacent connecting points of different modules. | 09-20-2012 |
20120235530 | ELECTRIC MACHINES INCLUDING STATOR MODULES - In implementations of the present disclosure, a rotating electric machine includes a rotor assembly supported for rotation about a rotational axis, the rotor assembly including a plurality of rotor poles, the rotor poles being supported for rotation about the rotational axis, and a stator assembly including a plurality of independent stator modules with each stator module including multiple independently energizable stator segments, each stator segment defining a plurality of stator poles of the stator assembly for magnetically interacting with the rotor poles, each stator module being independently removable and replaceable from the stator assembly to adjust the total number of stator poles included in the stator assembly, and/or to vary the maximum power output of the electric machine. | 09-20-2012 |
David R. Baker, Crowley, TX US
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20120279364 | Screwdriver Blade with Inclined Drive Surfaces and Method of Manufacturing - A screwdriver blade has faces formed on front and back sides of a shank. Each face has a drive surface extending from each side edge inward toward a longitudinal axis. Each drive surface is inclined relative to a plane containing the axis and bisecting each of the side edges. A thickness of the blade increases from the shank distal end. Each of the drive surfaces appears curved when viewed in a distal end view. Each of the drive surfaces extends from the shank distal end to a face proximal end. A central portion between each of the drive surfaces may also appear curved when viewed in a distal end view, or it may be flat. The drive surfaces and the central portion may be formed at a single radius of curvature. The central portion may have a increasing width from the distal end or it may have a constant width. | 11-08-2012 |
Dennis Baker, Houston, TX US
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20110119390 | SELECTIVELY RE-MAPPING A NETWORK TOPOLOGY - In at least some embodiments, a method includes receiving a remote computing session request. The method further includes inspecting a user profile based on the remote computing session request and selectively re-mapping a network topology based on information in the user profile. | 05-19-2011 |
20130010418 | MODULAR, ALL-IN-ONE COMPUTING DEVICE - An exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides a modular, all-in-one computing device. The modular, all-in-one computing device includes a computer module comprising a processor, a memory, a storage system, and an interface, wherein the computer module does not include a keyboard or a video display. The modular, all-in-one computing device also includes a display unit, configured to support the computer module, provide power to the computer module, and interface with the computer module. | 01-10-2013 |
Donald Baker, Austin, TX US
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20100115341 | COMPUTING DIAGNOSTIC EXPLANATIONS OF NETWORK FAULTS FROM MONITORING DATA - A system and method for network fault diagnosis in a network having network elements is presented. The method comprises creating a network causality model, generating Boolean expressions from the network causality model, converting the Boolean expressions into SAT sets, receiving network monitoring results, correlating these monitoring results with the SAT sets, and enumerating all possible diagnostic explanations of potential faults, properly annotated. Creating a network causality model can comprise creating, for each network element, an element-specific causality model, stitching together all network elements using the element-specific causality models and a network topology, retrieving monitoring state and propagation information, and generating the network causality model using the stitched together network elements and the monitoring state and propagation information. Stitching together network elements can comprise adding causes and implies dependency between appropriate network elements and/or adding and connecting reachable and not-reachable states. The network causality model can comprise network element states. | 05-06-2010 |
20120278657 | COMPUTING DIAGNOSTIC EXPLANATIONS OF NETWORK FAULTS FROM MONITORING DATA - A system and method for network fault diagnosis in a network having network elements is presented. The method comprises creating a network causality model, generating Boolean expressions from the network causality model, converting the Boolean expressions into SAT sets, receiving network monitoring results, correlating these monitoring results with the SAT sets, and enumerating all possible diagnostic explanations of potential faults, properly annotated. Creating a network causality model can comprise creating, for each network element, an element-specific causality model, stitching together all network elements using the element-specific causality models and a network topology, retrieving monitoring state and propagation information, and generating the network causality model using the stitched together network elements and the monitoring state and propagation information. Stitching together network elements can comprise adding causes and implies dependency between appropriate network elements and/or adding and connecting reachable and not-reachable states. The network causality model can comprise network element states. | 11-01-2012 |
Dwight Baker, Eagle Pass, TX US
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20130126153 | Blowout Container - A system for containing and recovering from the blowout of an oil or gas well. The blowout containment (BOC) system is operable in place of, or as a failsafe alternative to, standard blowout preventer (BOP) systems. The BOC system includes a hydraulically operated gate valve positioned over the well at the wellhead. The gate valve includes a check valve operable when the gate valve is closed. The BOC system further includes at least one shearing assembly positioned over the gate valve. The shearing assembly orients explosive charges into the well flow path. An activation trigger detonates the explosive charges to clear the well flow path of obstructions to permit the gate valve to close. Operation of the BOC system is preferably monitored and controlled from a remote location apart from the rig associated with the well. | 05-23-2013 |
20140262205 | Annular Blowout Container (ABOC) - An annular blowout container (ABOC) that may be used in multiples in a stack in conjunction with additional gate and shear valves to protect a wellhead. The ABOC incorporates a cylindrical formed bladder that provides a tight constrictive seal around whatever pipe or tubing may be in the well bore. The bladder is made of top and bottom rotator plates with springs extending between the plates. The springs are encased in Teflon® and held in place by Kevlar® then covered over completely with cured Viton® that is injected to complete the overall bladder in a molded form. Rotation of the top and bottom rotator plates effects a twisting constriction around the drill pipe or tubing. Electrical and hydraulic operational components are housed inside chambers within the ABOC for predominantly self-contained operation. The cylindrical bladder assembly may be removed and replaced after extended use. | 09-18-2014 |
George Baker, Austin, TX US
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20120110353 | Debugger Recovery on Exit from Low Power Mode - A device is configured with components to enable debugging of the device's entry into and exit from a low power mode. The device includes: core logic, debug components, and a power management module (PMM). When the device exits a low power mode in which the states of the debug components are lost, the PMM prevents the core logic from resuming processing operations until the debug components have been re-configured to their prior states. The PMM either holds the core logic in reset or alternatively withholds power to the core logic. Reconfiguration of the debug components is initiated by a connected debugger, which can set one or more control and status (CS) register values within the device. The CS register values determine when the PMM prevents the core logic processing from resuming and when the PMM enables core logic processing to resume following the device's return from low power mode. | 05-03-2012 |
George E. Baker, Austin, TX US
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20100223414 | DATA TRANSFER COHERENCY DEVICE AND METHODS THEREOF - Methods and a device for performing coherent access requests are disclosed. The methods include receiving a first address associated with a first write or read request. During a write operation, if the first address is associated with a coherent access register, data to be written is stored at a data latch that is connected to a plurality of coherent data access registers. A second address and second data associated with a second write request are received. If the second address matches the first address, the second data and the latched first data are written to the coherent access register. By latching the first data and simultaneously writing the latched first data and the second data, overall coherency of the written data is maintained. | 09-02-2010 |
Harold Baker, Austin, TX US
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20120021944 | Co-Coupling To Control Reactivity Of Reagents In Immunoassays - Methods and compositions for controlling immunoassay reactivity are provided. In one embodiment, a method for preparing a substrate for an immunoassay is provided in which a composition containing a reagent and a neutral material is applied to a substrate under conditions suitable to couple the reagent and the neutral material to the substrate. | 01-26-2012 |
20140024556 | CO-COUPLING TO CONTROL REACTIVITY OF REAGENTS IN IMMUNOASSAYS - Methods and compositions for controlling immunoassay reactivity are provided. In one embodiment, a method for preparing a substrate for an immunoassay is provided in which a composition containing a reagent and a neutral material is applied to a substrate under conditions suitable to couple the reagent and the neutral material to the substrate. | 01-23-2014 |
Harold N. Baker, Austin, TX US
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20090068680 | Method for Characterizing Immune Disorders - Methods for characterizing immune diseases are provided which include exposing a sample of biological fluid from a patient to a pooled population of particles, wherein a first subset of particles is bound to a reactant that binds an antibody and a second subset of particles is bound to a reactant that binds an antigen. The methods further include determining a ratio of measured amounts of the antibody and the antigen in the sample. In some cases, the ratio is compared to one or more standard ratios representing differing states of the disease to determine a state of the disease within the patient. In other embodiments, the steps of exposing and determining a ratio of antibody to antigen are repeated for one or more additional samples of biological fluid taken from the patient. In such cases, at least two ratios are compared to analyze a progression of the disease. | 03-12-2009 |
20090170214 | Luminescent Reporter Modality for Analyzing an Assay - An optical analysis flow system and a method of assay analysis includes a means for facilitating activation of a luminescent material coupled to particles entrained within a fluid assay, wherein the means is arranged such that the activation of the luminescent material is conducted at a site along a flow path of the fluid assay prior to an examination zone of the optical analysis flow system. The method further includes measuring luminescent light emitting from the particles as they flow through the examination zone. Another method of assay analysis includes respectively measuring different types of luminescent light emission from a first set and a second set of particles comprising a fluid assay. An optical analysis system includes at least two distinct means for respectively facilitating the activation of at least two different luminescent materials coupled to particles of a fluid assay. | 07-02-2009 |
James E. Baker, Richardson, TX US
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20100085703 | Equipment Chassis Shield - An apparatus of an embodiment may include a network equipment chassis shield comprising a rectangular planar surface for mounting in front of a face of an equipment chassis, at least one supporting bracket for mounting the rectangular planar surface, and two or more fasteners for securing the rectangular planar surface to an anchoring structure. A first fastener may secure the rectangular planar surface to the at least one supporting bracket and a second fastener may secure the at least one supporting bracket to the anchoring structure. | 04-08-2010 |
John Baker, Southlake, TX US
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20090137244 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSFERRING WIRELESS NETWORK ACCESS PASSWORDS - The present disclosure provides an access node for transferring and/or assigning network passwords. The access node includes a first interface for sending and receiving communication of a first type to and from a first node operating in a wireless local area network (WLAN). The access node also includes a second interface for sending and receiving communication of a second type to and from a second node in a mobile network, such as a GSM/GPRS network. The access node further includes a short messaging service (SMS) module for sending and receiving SMS messages to the second node carrying an OTP allocated. The access node also includes a mechanism to verify a precondition before the OTP is sent to the second node. | 05-28-2009 |
20120020340 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSFERRING WIRELESS NETWORK ACCESS PASSWORDS - The present disclosure provides an access node for transferring and/or assigning network passwords. The access node includes a first interface for sending and receiving communication of a first type to and from a first node operating in a wireless local area network (WLAN). The access node also includes a second interface for sending and receiving communication of a second type to and from a second node in a mobile network, such as a GSM/GPRS network. The access node further includes a short messaging service (SMS) module for sending and receiving. SMS messages to the second node carrying an OTP allocated. The access node also includes a mechanism to verify a precondition before the OTP is sent to the second node. | 01-26-2012 |
John Baker, San Antonio, TX US
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20120091268 | Structural Dynamic Stability For An Aircraft - An improvement and method for improved structural dynamic stability for 20 and 30 Series Learjets are disclosed. The improvement includes a redistribution of the elevator mass balance to uncouple the elevator rotational motion from the stabilizer translation motion for the higher order horizontal frequencies having node lines in the proximity of the mass outboard counterbalance weights. The original tail section includes a rudder, and a horizontal stabilizer supporting an elevator mounted adjacent the rudder. The elevator includes a proximal end adjacent the rudder and a distal end that includes a counterbalance portion. The improvement includes replacement of an original mass counterbalance weight from within the counterbalance portion with a new mass counterbalance weight of less mass, and the inclusion of additional mass counterbalance weights disposed within the elevator and interposed between the proximal end and the counterbalance portion. | 04-19-2012 |
John C. Baker, Fort Worth, TX US
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20100196415 | PROCESS FOR PURIFYING GUAR - The present invention relates to processes for purifying guar comprising combining borate and guar in an aqueous solution and treating the aqueous solution with an organic solvent to induce precipitation of purified guar. Another embodiment of the present invention is directed to ophthalmic formulations comprising purified guar produced by the processes described. | 08-05-2010 |
20110151017 | OPHTHALMIC SOLUTIONS WITH IMPROVED DISINFECTION PROFILES - The present invention relates to ophthalmic solutions with antimicrobial activity. The solutions have an antimicrobial compound such as hydrogen peroxide and a boron compound. In one embodiment, the solutions contain a boron compound such as sodium borate that provides antimicrobial activity in addition to that of hydrogen peroxide, particularly during periods following disinfection and neutralization of such solutions. This additional activity reduces the likelihood of microbial growth in contact lens disinfection applications that neutralize hydrogen peroxide. | 06-23-2011 |
20120142630 | PROCESS FOR PURIFYING GUAR - The present invention relates to processes for purifying guar comprising combining borate and guar in an aqueous solution and treating the aqueous solution with an organic solvent to induce precipitation of purified guar. Another embodiment of the present invention is directed to ophthalmic formulations comprising purified guar produced by the processes described. | 06-07-2012 |
20130330430 | PROCESS FOR PURIFYING GUAR - The present invention relates to processes for purifying guar comprising combining borate and guar in an aqueous solution and treating the aqueous solution with an organic solvent to induce precipitation of purified guar. Another embodiment of the present invention is directed to ophthalmic formulations comprising purified guar produced by the processes described. | 12-12-2013 |
John W. Baker, Desoto, TX US
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20090298406 | ILLUMINATED VENT HOUSING - An illuminated vent for a fluid circulation system is disclosed. The vent may include a base, a louver configured to influence the direction of fluid passing through the vent, and one or more light sources coupled to the base and/or to the louver. Illumination provided by at least one of the light sources may be aesthetically pleasing and/or facilitate location of vent. | 12-03-2009 |
John W. Baker, Red Oak, TX US
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20120309282 | HEADLINER VENT HOUSING - Systems and methods for a vent are described herein. In some embodiments, a vent may be configured to be positioned in an opening in a surface. The vent may include flexible members configured to inhibit extraction of the vent from the opening once positioned in the opening. The vent may include at least one vane. The vanes may rotate such that, during use, the vanes function to control the direction of fluids conveyed through the vent. In some embodiments, vane(s) may include at least one anti-uncoupling device on a vane to prevent overly exerted forces applied onto the vane by a vent operator from uncoupling the vane from its mating frame axle. | 12-06-2012 |
Jon C. Baker, Austin, TX US
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20080206903 | ADAPTIVE THRESHOLD WAFER TESTING DEVICE AND METHOD THEREOF - Techniques for testing a semiconductor wafer are disclosed. One technique includes measuring a parameter for each of the semiconductor dies in a region of the wafer and determining an adaptive threshold for the region based on the measured parameters. The parameter measured for each die in the region is then compared to the adaptive threshold to determine a qualification status for each die. Accordingly, the semiconductor dies of the wafer are qualified based on an adaptive threshold that varies according to the wafer region under test. This allows for detection of dies whose parameters vary significantly from other dies in a region, providing for detection of potentially faulty dies whose parameter measurements otherwise meet a fixed threshold set for the entire wafer, such as a Single Threshold Test Limit (STL) expectation for the wafer. | 08-28-2008 |
Kenneth Baker, Holland, TX US
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20100093603 | USE OF ORGANIC COMPOUNDS - The invention relates to the use of a renin inhibitor, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, alone or in combination with one or more active ingredient, for the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of diabetic cardiomyopathy. | 04-15-2010 |
Kenneth C. Baker, Mansfield, TX US
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20100314137 | Fire fighting foam proportioning devices and systems having improved low flow performance - Improved fire fighting foam proportioning devices and systems include an improved ratio controller and an improved bladder tank. The improved ratio controller is characterized by a modified foam concentrate metering orifice disposed in a foam concentrate inlet proximate to an annular low pressure chamber, the metering orifice having a central circular passage having a length at least 50 per cent of the diameter of the passage, the improved orifice decreasing the turbulence of foam concentrate and providing a smoother flow transition into the annular low pressure chamber. The improved bladder tank is characterized by a modified discharge tube having a plurality of holes disposed along its length, wherein the combined area of holes per foot of length is at least 50 per cent of the inner diameter of the discharge tube. | 12-16-2010 |
20130168108 | FOAM CHAMBER HAVING A CLOSABLE TESTING OUTLET - A foam chamber of a fire suppressant system having a closable testing outlet is disclosed. The foam chamber can operate in a testing mode and an operation mode. The invention has an inlet conduit for accepting a fire suppressant fluid attached to an expansion conduit. An expansion enclosure having two closable outlets is also attached to the inlet conduit and surrounds the expansion conduit. One outlet empties into the expansion enclosure. The other outlet extends through the wall of the expansion enclosure and empties outside of the expansion enclosure. Both of the closable outlets can be fitted with either an unbreakable seal or a frangible seal. If the foam chamber is configured for normal operation, the unbreakable seal is placed on the outlet that extends through the wall of the expansion enclosure and a frangible seal is placed on the outlet that empties into the expansion enclosure. | 07-04-2013 |
Lanny Baker, Longview, TX US
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20100258616 | TAMPER-EVIDENT DISPENSING SPOUT - A tamper-evident dispensing spout is configured for use on single-serve cartons, such as paper-based gable-topped cartons. The spout structure includes a spout body having a generally cylindrical wall portion, and a mounting flange extending outwardly from one end of the wall portion. The spout body defines a dispensing opening generally opposite the flange portion, with an opening member hingedly mounted on the spout body for movement from a first, sealed position, to a second, opened position for consumption of the container's contents. The opening member preferably includes a locking element so that the opening member is conveniently retained in its opened position during use. | 10-14-2010 |
Lanny D. Baker, Longview, TX US
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20110017739 | Method and Container Lid to Manipulate A Container Opening Liner - A container includes a body forming an interior and having a sidewall with a distal edge portion forming an opening to the interior. A liner is disposed over the opening and includes an inner portion and an outermost radial portion disposed radially outwardly of the distal edge portion. A lid including an interior surface and at least one tab projecting inward from the interior surface is disposed over the liner and engages the body. The liner is sized to be releasably rotatably secured within the lid while the lid is initially attached to the body so that the at least one tab remains generally rotationally fixed relative to the outermost radial portion while being assembled to the body. The at least one tab is arrange to press the outermost radial portion while the lid is being removed from the body so that the outermost radial portion maintains a bent orientation. | 01-27-2011 |
Linda Baker, Southlake, TX US
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20080269779 | SURGICAL ANCHOR AND SYSTEM - The present invention is a device and system for manipulating a surgical tool at an intended location, e.g., a confined or inaccessible space, which includes a surgical anchor having at least one opening, wherein the opening provides a catch for a pin; and at least one anchor point to position and orient a surgical tool inside a human body. The apparatus and system of the present invention allows for the use of multiple intra-abdominal surgical tools inserted through a single incision. | 10-30-2008 |
Matthew W. Baker, Austin, TX US
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20080201570 | Apparatus, Method and Product for Selecting an iSCSI Target for Automated Initiator Booting - An apparatus, method and product for selecting an iSCSI target for us in automatically booting a remote initiator is disclosed. A policy engine is created for use in a discovery domain of an iSCSI device. A boot attribute setting within the policy engine is set for selecting an iSCSI target to allow the remote initiator to automatically log onto the selected target for booting. | 08-21-2008 |
20090059915 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF AUTOMATING USE OF A DATA INTEGRITY ROUTINE WITHIN A NETWORK - A system and method of automating use of a data integrity routine within a network. In one form, a method of managing network communication can include initiating a first network quality inquiry within a packet-based communication protocol network using a network quality check routine of a packet-based communication protocol. The method can also include receiving a first network quality value in response to the first network quality inquiry. The method can further include activating a data integrity routine in response to comparing the first network quality value to a first network quality specification value. In another aspect, an information handling system can be operable to carry out the method. | 03-05-2009 |
Matthew Weeden Baker, Austin, TX US
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20090285234 | UPPER LAYER PROTOCOL SELECTION - A network communication selection system includes one or more subsystems to allow network communications with an endpoint device. The system determines whether a data center Ethernet (DCE) capable network is available to communicate with the endpoint device, determines whether the endpoint device is local or remote and selects a network communication protocol from a plurality of network communication protocols to communicate with the endpoint device. | 11-19-2009 |
20130311636 | UPPER LAYER PROTOCOL SELECTION - A network communication selection system includes one or more subsystems to allow network communications with an endpoint device. The system determines whether a data center Ethernet (DCE) capable network is available to communicate with the endpoint device, determines whether the endpoint device is local or remote and selects a network communication protocol from a plurality of network communication protocols to communicate with the endpoint device. | 11-21-2013 |
Melanie V. Baker, League City, TX US
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20090255849 | Quick Removal of Mercaptans from Hydrocarbons - Mercaptans and/or hydrogen sulfide (H | 10-15-2009 |
Michael P. Baker, Round Rock, TX US
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20090267624 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ELECTRICAL TESTING - A test apparatus and device under test has a probe that can be located very close to contact pads and that requires very few solder connections. In addition, the probe can be configured to meet any appropriate and desired electrical specification while still using a same circuit board. There is no need to attach discrete components to a circuit board. Thus, by using a configurable probe, a single circuit board may be used with multiple probes or a reconfigurable probe to test for compliance with a variety of different electrical specifications having different requirements. | 10-29-2009 |
20100332931 | Method for Speeding Up Serial Data Tolerance Testing - A receive test accelerator retrieves an adjusted jitter amount and an adjusted test time in which to test a device. The adjusted jitter amount and the adjusted test time correspond to an adjusted bit error rate that is extrapolated from a baseline bit error rate, which corresponds to a baseline jitter amount. In turn, the receive test accelerator tests the device, at the adjusted test time, using a data stream that is modulated by the adjusted jitter amount. | 12-30-2010 |
Naomi Baker, The Woodlands, TX US
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20100021371 | Sulfur Refining Process - A process comprising contacting a solvent with a sulfur stream comprising sulfur and a contaminant, separating the sulfur from at least some of the contaminant and at least some of the solvent, thereby producing a decontaminated sulfur stream, contacting the decontaminated sulfur with a washing agent, and separating the sulfur from at least some of the washing agent, thereby producing a purified sulfur stream comprising elemental sulfur. | 01-28-2010 |
20110197629 | Enhanced Natural Gas Liquid Recovery Process - A method comprises receiving a hydrocarbon feed stream; separating the hydrocarbon feed stream into a heavy hydrocarbon rich stream and a recycle stream, wherein the recycle stream comprises a gas selected from the group consisting of carbon dioxide, nitrogen, air, and water; and separating the recycle stream into a natural gas liquids (NGL) rich stream and a purified recycle stream. A plurality of process equipment configured to receive a hydrocarbon feed stream, separate the hydrocarbon feed stream into a heavy hydrocarbon rich stream and a recycle stream comprising at least one C | 08-18-2011 |
20130298601 | Sour NGL Stream Recovery - A method for recovering a sour natural gas liquids stream is provided. In one embodiment, a carbon dioxide recycle stream that comprises carbon dioxide, natural gas liquids, and acid gas is received. The carbon dioxide recycle stream is separated into a purified carbon dioxide recycle stream and a natural gas liquids stream. The purified carbon dioxide recycle stream comprises the carbon dioxide, and the natural gas liquids stream comprises the natural gas liquids and the acid gas. In another embodiment, a system comprises piping and a separator. The piping is configured to receive a recycle stream that comprises an injection gas, natural gas liquids, and acid gas. The separator is configured to separate the recycle stream into a purified recycle stream and a natural gas liquids stream. The purified recycle stream comprises the injection gas, and the natural gas liquids stream comprises the natural gas liquids and the acid gas. | 11-14-2013 |
20130305777 | Heavy Hydrocarbon Processing in NGL Recovery System - A method for processing heavy hydrocarbons in an NGL recovery system is provided. In one embodiment, a feed stream is separated into a carbon dioxide recycle stream and a heavy hydrocarbon stream. The heavy hydrocarbon stream comprises carbon dioxide and natural gas liquids, and the heavy hydrocarbon stream comprises heavy hydrocarbons. The carbon dioxide recycle stream is separated into a purified carbon dioxide recycle stream and a natural gas liquids stream. The purified carbon dioxide recycle stream comprises the carbon dioxide, and the natural gas liquids stream comprises the natural gas liquids. In another embodiment, a set of process equipment comprises a first separator and a second separator. The first separator is configured to separate a feed stream into a recycle stream and a heavy hydrocarbons stream, and the second separator is configured to separate the recycle stream into a purified recycle stream and a natural gas liquids stream. | 11-21-2013 |
Patrick Baker, Houston, TX US
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20130130945 | Drilling Fluids Having Reduced Sag Potential and Related Methods - Invert emulsion drilling fluids that have extended emulsion stability and reduced sag potential can be realized through incorporation of colloidal particles therein. The invert emulsion drilling fluids can be free of organophilic clays. The organophilic clay-free drilling fluids can comprise: an oleaginous fluid continuous phase; an aqueous fluid internal phase; a surfactant; a weighting agent; and a plurality of colloidal particles, the colloidal particles comprising fibrous colloidal particles and at least one other type of colloidal particle; wherein at least a portion of the plurality of colloidal particles interact with the surfactant to form an associative supporting structure that inhibits sag of the weighting agent. | 05-23-2013 |
Patrick Chris Baker, Houston, TX US
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20120165231 | Drilling Fluids Having Reduced Sag Potential and Related Methods - Invert emulsion drilling fluids that have extended emulsion stability and reduced sag potential are described herein. The drilling fluids comprise an invert emulsion, a weighting agent, and a plurality of colloidal particles. The invert emulsion comprises an oleaginous fluid continuous phase, an aqueous fluid internal phase, and a surfactant. At least a portion of the plurality of colloidal particles interact with the surfactant to form an associative supporting structure that inhibits sag of the weighting agent. In some embodiments, the weighting agent comprises barite particles, particularly barite particles that are less than about 45 μm in size. Methods for placing the invert emulsion drilling fluids in a subterranean formation via a wellbore are also disclosed. | 06-28-2012 |
Rebecca Joy Baker, Castle Hills, TX US
Richard G. Baker, Dallas, TX US
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20130080107 | TESTER HAVING SYSTEM MAINTENANCE COMPLIANCE TOOL - A tester module for automatic test equipment (ATE) includes test instruments for testing an integrated circuit device under test (DUI). A plurality of sensors include sensors coupled to or proximate to the test instruments for detecting a plurality of different maintenance triggers associated with the test instruments. A memory stores code including operating system code for controlling the test instruments and for implementing a system maintenance compliance tool. A processor is coupled to the test instruments, the sensors and the memory. The processor runs the operating system code including the system maintenance compliance tool. The system maintenance compliance tool upon receiving notification of at least a first maintenance trigger automatically blocks the ATE being used for the testing. The system maintenance compliance tool can include a listing of needed maintenance actions associated with the maintenance triggers that when completed automatically releases the ATE to allow resumption of testing. | 03-28-2013 |
Roger C. Baker, Austin, TX US
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20090097019 | OPTICAL DEVICE FOR DETECTING LIVE INSECT INFESTATION - The disclosure relates to a detection device for detecting movement of a live insect located within a seed or grain. The device may include a light source with a masking arrangement to block stray light. It may also include a detection region sized to contain at least one seed. Finally, the device may include a detection instrument able to detect changes in light from the light source caused by movement of an insect within the seed. The disclosure also relates to a method of detecting an insect in a seed. First, one may pass light through the seed. Then one may detect light passed through the seed and, based on the light passed through the seed, determine whether or not an insect within the seed is moving. | 04-16-2009 |
Ronald Baker, Spring, TX US
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20130098626 | Soft Landing System and Method of Achieving Same - A subsea wireline system for soft landing equipment during installation. The subsea soft landing wireline system includes coarse alignment members that can be part of a tree and interact with a funnel located on the equipment to be installed by the soft landing system. Smaller alignment members can provide fine alignment and also interact with a funnel located on the equipment to be installed. The funnels are used to trap sea water that provides a cushion for the equipment being installed. Once in alignment, trapped water can be released from the funnel or funnels via a restricted orifice and/or a control valve located on an ROV. The system achieves soft landing without the use of a running tool, thus reducing expense. | 04-25-2013 |
Ronald B. Baker, Austin, TX US
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20140143211 | Managing and Reconciling Information Technology Assets in a Configuration Database - A method and system for managing and reconciling naming conflicts in a configuration database. Attributes are collected about a detected resource in a network. Valid names for the detected resource are created based on the collected attributes and a set of naming rules. A valid name is created for each naming rule, and the naming rules have a priority order. A master-alias table is search to locate a match between existing names of known resources recorded in the master-alias table and any of the valid names. A partial match of resource attributes is determined to exist when all of the valid names in the set of valid names do not match an existing name in a matching entry. The detected resource is determined to be a new resource or an existing resource based on a priority of the naming rules used to create the valid names. | 05-22-2014 |
Ronald Bruce Baker, Austin, TX US
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20100293204 | RESOURCE NAME RECONCILIATION IN A CONFIGURATION DATABASE - A Configuration Management DataBase (CMDB) is utilized to reconcile names of enterprise computer resources in a Configuration Management Database (CMDB). Steps taken include creating a resource that belongs to a class that has multiple naming rules; in response to determining that more than one set of naming attributes is provided by the multiple naming rules, generating a set of valid names, in a priority order, for the resource; and correlating different names for the resource by, in accordance with the priority order, assigning one name for the resource to be a master name and assigning all other names for the resource to be alias names. | 11-18-2010 |
20100293205 | RESOURCE NAME RECONCILIATION IN A CONFIGURATION DATABASE - A Configuration Management DataBase (CMDB) is utilized to reconcile names of enterprise computer resources in a Configuration Management Database (CMDB). Steps taken include creating a resource that belongs to a class that has multiple naming rules; in response to determining that more than one set of naming attributes is provided by the multiple naming rules, generating a set of valid names, in a priority order, for the resource; and correlating different names for the resource by, in accordance with the priority order, assigning one name for the resource to be a master name and assigning all other names for the resource to be alias names. | 11-18-2010 |
Ross Baker, Bellaire, TX US
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20120230527 | Precision Micro-Hole For Extended Life Batteries - Various embodiments of the invention provide an enclosure for a metal-air battery assembly for an extended wear hearing aid. The enclosure includes a diffusion control element having a dimensional property configured for controlling oxygen and moisture diffusion into the metal-air battery assembly to maintain a minimum battery voltage when the hearing aid is operating and worn in an ear canal of a user over an extended period. In an embodiment, the enclosure can comprise a shell with a base end having an opening therein forming a cavity within the shell and a base cap for covering the opening of the base end. A diffusion element is disposed on the base cap. In an embodiment, the diffusion element comprises a laser drilled precision micro hole having an aspect ratio of least about four and a diameter in the range of about 10 to 15 microns. | 09-13-2012 |
Sharon Baker, Lake Jackson, TX US
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20120095158 | ETHYLENIC POLYMER AND ITS USE - New ethylene polymers having low levels of long chain branching are disclosed. Films and film layers made form these polymers have good hot tack strength over a wide range of temperatures, making them good materials for packaging applications. | 04-19-2012 |
20140205821 | MODIFIED FLEXIBLE EVOH FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE FILMS - The present invention relates to a film having a combination of good flexibility and excellent barrier properties. The film comprises at least one barrier layer. The barrier layer comprises at least 5 percent, by weight of the layer, of an anhydride and/or carboxylic acid functionalized ethylene/alpha-olefin interpolymer having a density in the range of from 0.855 to 0.900 g/cm | 07-24-2014 |
Shehadah Mohammad Baker, Austin, TX US
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20140153314 | SYSTEM AND A METHOD FOR DESIGNING A HYBRID MEMORY CELLWITH MEMRISTOR AND COMPLEMENTARY METAL-OXIDE SEMICONDUCTOR - The embodiments herein relates to a hybrid non-volatile memory cell system and architecture for designing integrated circuits. The system comprises CMOS access transistor connected to a memristor which stores a data based on a resistance. The system has a word line for accessing the hybrid memory and two bit lines carrying data of mutually opposite values for transferring a data from the memory. The two terminals of the transistor are connected respectively to a first terminal of the memristor and to a first bit line. The gate terminals of the transistors are coupled together to form a word line. The access transistors control the two bit lines during a read and write operation. A control logic performs a read and write operation with the hybrid memory cells. The memory architecture prevents a power leakage during data storage and controls a drift in a state during a read process. | 06-05-2014 |
Stephen M. Baker, San Antonio, TX US
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20080316313 | Multifunction Remote Control System for Audio and Video Recording, Capture, Transmission and Playback of Full Motion and Still images - A multifunction remote controlled video recording, transmission and playback system includes a still frame generator adapted for selecting and generating still frames on the fly while a full motion video signal is being recorded, without interrupting the recording function. Audio and data signals, such as cockpit audio in an aircraft and gps and telemetry signals may also be incorporated in the recorded full motion video recording on a real time synchronized basis. The still frames are digitally enhanced, producing a full field frame from the analog video signal. Still frames can be produced in single, burst and snap modes without interrupting the full motion video recording function. | 12-25-2008 |
20090080863 | MULTIFUNCTION REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR AUDIO AND VIDEO RECORDING, CAPTURE, TRANSMISSION AND PLAYBACK OF FULL MOTION AND STILL IMAGES - A multifunction remote controlled video recording, transmission and playback system includes a still frame generator adapted for selecting and generating still frames on the fly while a full motion video signal is being recorded, without interrupting the recording function. Audio and data signals, such as cockpit audio in an aircraft and gps and telemetry signals may also be incorporated in the recorded full motion video recording on a real time synchronized basis. The still frames are digitally enhanced, producing a full field frame from the analog video signal. Still frames can be produced in single, burst and snap modes without interrupting the full motion video recording function. | 03-26-2009 |
Steven E. Baker, Amarillo, TX US
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20110121482 | Methods of forming low static non-woven chopped strand mats - A method of forming a chopped strand mat formed of bonding materials and wet use chopped strand glass fibers (WUCS) which demonstrate a reduced occurrence of static electricity is provided. In one exemplary embodiment, the occurrence of static electricity on the glass fibers is reduced or eliminated by increasing the total solids content on the glass fibers, such as by applying an increased or excess amount of size composition to the glass fibers. Alternatively, an anti-static agent may be added directly to the sizing composition and applied to the glass filaments by any suitable application device. The antistatic agent may be applied to the wet chopped strand glass prior to chopping the strands or as the wet chopped strands are packaged. The static free wet use chopped strand glass fibers may be used in dry-laid processes to form chopped strand mats having a reduced tendency to accumulate static electricity. | 05-26-2011 |
Steven Ray Baker, Mission, TX US
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20130056599 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TOOLLESSLY, RELEASABLY ATTACHING COMPONENTS TO A STRUCTURE - An apparatus for toollessly, releasably attaching an optical component to a structure is disclosed. The optical component has a snap fastener. The snap fastener may be integrally formed with and part of the optical component. An accepting feature is attached to the structure. When the snap fastener is brought into contact with the accepting feature, the accepting feature accepts the snap fastener thereby toollessly, releasably attaching the optical component to the structure. | 03-07-2013 |
William Eugene Baker, Austin, TX US
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20130054530 | LIVE FILE SYSTEM MIGRATION - In general, the invention relates to a method for migrating a source file system residing on a source server to a destination server. The method includes sending a first snapshot of the source file system from the source server to the destination server and creating, using the first snapshot, a migrated file system on the destination server. The method further includes sequentially sending, to the destination server, a set of snapshot deltas including modifications to the source file system, updating the migrated file system using the set of snapshot deltas, determining that a freeze threshold is exceeded, freezing the source file system, sending a final snapshot delta from the source server to the destination server, updating the migrated file system using the final snapshot delta, creating a file system husk referencing the migrated file system, and thawing the source file system and the migrated file system. | 02-28-2013 |
20140114644 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SIMULATED FAILOVER TESTING - Implementations of the present disclosure involve a system and method for simulating a storage cluster testing system. The method and system includes a processor configured to instructions stored on a memory to produce a simulation interface. The simulation interface includes an abstraction layer that receives verbs from a test driver and passes the verbs to one of two or more plugins. The plugins may include a synthetic plugin configured to translate the verbs into one or more command and send commands to a simulated storage appliance that is a computing device with relatively lower performance than an actual storage appliance. The simulated storage appliance may act in place of two storage appliances clustered to form a storage cluster. The simulated storage appliance forms a simulated storage cluster. The simulated storage cluster simulates the performance of the verb on by the storage cluster. | 04-24-2014 |
20140115310 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GRACELESS REBOOT - Implementations of the present disclosure involve a system and/or method for gracelessly rebooting a storage appliance. The method and system includes a storage appliance in association with an event that will result in the loss of a state table from volatile memory that halts changes to at least one state table of the storage appliance. The state tables describe a plurality of file system states of one or more clients connected to the first storage appliance. The state information is written to a persistent memory of the storage appliance. The state table may then be repopulated using the state table information stored in persistent memory. | 04-24-2014 |
Wink M. Baker, Fort Worth, TX US
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20120125091 | Aerodynamic Testing Method and Apparatus - An aerodynamic testing apparatus includes a test object carrier that carries a test object along an orbital test path through a fluid test medium. The apparatus may be configured to carry a test object along a generally spiraling orbital test path through the fluid test medium. | 05-24-2012 |
W. Kirk Baker, Dallas, TX US
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20120296791 | System and Method for Managing Investments in Infrastructure Assets - A system comprises a memory operable to store financial data associated with a business entity having a plurality of shares. The business entity may receive, directly or indirectly, income associated with rent or lease of infrastructure assets, the rent or lease paid by a first company to a second company. The system further comprises a processor that is communicatively coupled to the memory and that is operable to determine a value of each share. The processor is further operable to calculate an increase in the value of each share in response to an increase of capital expenditures associated with the infrastructure assets. | 11-22-2012 |