Robert Murphy
Robert Murphy, Kingwood, TX US
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20090096440 | Methods and Systems for Measurement of Fluid Electrical Stability - The invention relates particularly to methods and apparatuses for characterizing water-in-oil or invert emulsion fluids for use in drilling well bores in hydro-carbon bearing subterranean formations. A fluid stability measurement device is disclosed. The device comprises a reference electrode and a second electrode coupled to an insulating body. A guard electrode is placed in the path between the reference electrode and the second electrode on the surface of the insulating body. | 04-16-2009 |
20100042335 | Methods for Measurement of Fluid Electrical Stability - The invention relates particularly to methods and apparatuses for characterizing water-in-oil or invert emulsion fluids for use in drilling well bores in hydro-carbon bearing subterranean formations. A fluid stability measurement method is described. The method includes placing a sample of an emulsion in a gap between electrodes, disturbing the sample, measuring the electrical stability of the sample, and establishing a relationship between electrical stability and time since the sample was disturbed. | 02-18-2010 |
20110011788 | Pressure Vessels with Safety Closures and Associated Methods and Systems - A pressure vessel having a cell with a locking pin, and a cap and associated methods and systems. The locking pin may be configured to engage the cap when the pressure vessel is pressurized to prevent rotation of the cap without depression of the cap. | 01-20-2011 |
20120264658 | Methods to Characterize Fracture Plugging Efficiency for Drilling Fluids - Of the many compositions and methods provided herein, one method includes providing a drilling fluid comprising a base drilling fluid and a plurality of particulates, wherein the base drilling fluid without the particulates is characterized by N | 10-18-2012 |
Robert Murphy, Montgomery, TX US
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20100243254 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ISOLATING AND TREATING DISCRETE ZONES WITHIN A WELLBORE - A method and apparatus for conducting a fracturing operation using a wellbore fracturing assembly. The assembly may be mechanically set and released from a wellbore using a coiled tubing string to conduct a fracturing operation adjacent an area of interest in a formation. The assembly may include an unloader for equalizing pressure between the assembly and the wellbore, a pair of spaced apart packers for straddling the area of interest, an injection port disposed between the packers for injecting fracturing fluid into the area of interest, and an anchor for securing the assembly in the wellbore. After conducting the fracturing operation, the assembly may be relocated to another area of interest to conduct another fracturing operation. | 09-30-2010 |
20130092372 | APPARATUS AND METHODS OF FLOW TESTING FORMATION ZONES - A method of flow testing multiple zones in a wellbore includes lowering a tool string into the wellbore. The tool string includes an inflatable packer or plug and an electric pump. The method further includes operating the pump, thereby inflating the packer or plug and isolating a first zone from one or more other zones; monitoring flow from the first zone; deflating the packer or plug; moving the tool string in the wellbore; and operating the pump, thereby inflating the packer or plug and isolating a second zone from one or more other zones; and monitoring flow from the second zone. The zones are monitored in one trip. | 04-18-2013 |
Robert Murphy, Houston, TX US
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20100139387 | Methods and Systems for Characterizing LCM Particle Plugging and Rheology in Real Time - Methods and systems for characterizing drilling fluids laden with LCM (Lost Circulation Material) and other solid materials are disclosed. A test cell for analyzing a fluid is provided with a first conical inner portion and an axial positioning device positioned along an axis of the test cell. A first conical plug is coupled to the axial positioning device and is movable in and out of the first conical inner portion along the axis of the test cell. A fluid inlet is positioned at a first location on the test cell and a fluid outlet at a second location. | 06-10-2010 |
20120152000 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CHARACTERIZING LCM PARTICLE PLUGGING AND RHEOLOGY IN REAL TIME - Methods and systems for characterizing drilling fluids laden with LCM (Lost Circulation Material) and other solid materials are disclosed. A test cell for analyzing a fluid is provided with a first conical inner portion and an axial positioning device positioned along an axis of the test cell. A first conical plug is coupled to the axial positioning device and is movable in and out of the first conical inner portion along the axis of the test cell. A fluid inlet is positioned at a first location on the test cell and a fluid outlet at a second location. | 06-21-2012 |
20120316088 | Method to Characterize Fracture Plugging Efficiency for Drilling Fluids - A method for determining a Plug Normal Stress Difference (ΔN | 12-13-2012 |
20120316089 | Methods to Characterize Fracture Plugging Efficiency for Drilling Fluids - A drilling fluid may include a base drilling fluid and a plurality of particulates, wherein a concentration of the particulates in the base drilling fluid provides for ΔN | 12-13-2012 |
Robert Murphy, San Diego, CA US
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20090172865 | Water Resistant Handwear - A method for forming water resistant and breathable handwear is disclosed. The method includes the steps of: providing an outer shell, a liner that inhibits the transfer of heat from a user's hand, and a water resistant and breathable insert; applying a heat activated adhesive to a finger portion of the outer shell and the liner; assembling the outer shell, insert, and liner; and curing or activating the heat activated adhesive to form a bond between the layers. Water resistant handwear made through the process are also disclosed. | 07-09-2009 |
20120137405 | Water Resistant Handware - A method for forming water resistant and breathable handwear is disclosed. The method includes the steps of: providing an outer shell, a liner that inhibits the transfer of heat from a user's hand, and a water resistant and breathable insert; applying a heat activated adhesive to a finger portion of the outer shell and the liner; assembling the outer shell, insert, and liner; and curing or activating the heat activated adhesive to form a bond between the layers. Water resistant handwear made through the process are also disclosed. | 06-07-2012 |
Robert Murphy, Lake Elsinore, CA US
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20090115233 | HEADREST HAVING AN INTEGRATED VIDEO SCREEN - A seat back video display assembly adapted to be positioned in the back of a vehicle seat having an outer skin cover. In one aspect, the assembly may comprise a receptacle member having sidewalls and a back wall so as to define an opening wherein the receptacle member is adapted to be positioned in the back of the vehicle seat. In addition, the assembly may further comprise a carrier member having sidewalls and a back wall so as to define an opening, wherein the carrier member includes at least one fastener that extends from the back wall of the carrier member and engages with the back wall of the receptacle member to secure the carrier member into the receptacle member. Moreover, the assembly may still further comprise a video display unit that is sized so as to be positioned secured within the opening in the carrier member, wherein the video display unit provides video signals. | 05-07-2009 |
Robert Murphy, Englewood Cliffs, NJ US
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20080312894 | Binding affinity scoring function including factor for environs of ring or bulky rigid group - Scoring functions can be markedly improved by taking into account the status environs of ligand rings (or indeed other bulky rigid ligand structures) on the ligand when the ligand is complexed with the receptor. In its most general form, the invention features, quantifying a particular component of binding affinity between a ligand and a receptor molecule. Specifically, the component in question takes into account the spatial relationship between ligand ring structure(s) (or bulky rigid ligand structures) and their ambient surroundings when the ligand is bound to the receptor molecule. The method steps may be used when quantifying a component that reflects these particular ligand features alone, or the steps may be part of a comprehensive method of quantifying binding affinity which includes numerous other factors that relate to binding affinity in addition to the component. For example, one may calculate an initial binding affinity and then adjust the initial binding affinity by a factor obtained at least in part based on the classification of the ring structure. | 12-18-2008 |
20120252683 | Binding Affinity Scoring Function Penalizing Compounds Which Make Unfavorable Hydrophobic Contacts With Localized Water Molecules In The Receptor Active Site - A method of scoring binding affinity of a proposed ligand molecule for a receptor molecule using a computer and computer data bases, which accounts for the increase in energy required where docking disrupts water molecules that are localized at ligand hydration sites. The method uses computer-stored data representing a predicted ligand-receptor structure (preferably one that is validated). The computerized scoring analysis includes determining whether the receptor includes one or more hydration sites occupied by localized water, and, if so, assessing a penalty if docking the ligand into the receptor results in unfavorable interaction of the ligand with a localized water molecule remaining at the receptor hydration site (i.e. after docking). | 10-04-2012 |
20120252687 | Scoring Function Penalizing Compounds Which Desolvate Charged Protein Side Chains Structure - A method of scoring binding affinity of a proposed ligand molecule for a receptor molecule using a computer and computer data bases, which accounts for the increase in energy required where docking disrupts water molecules that are localized or localized. The method uses computer-stored data representing a predicted ligand-receptor structure (preferably one that is validated) as well as computer-stored data representing a library of compounds to be tested. Data representing members of the compound library is analyzed by computerized operations which determine whether the receptor in the predicted ligand-receptor structure includes a) determining whether the receptor in the predicted ligand-receptor structure includes solvating water molecule(s) whose desolvation into the surrounding environment requires substantial energy, b) determining whether a docking configuration for a member of the compound library with the receptor requires desolvation of one or more of the desolvating water molecule(s), and, if so, assigning a desolvation penalty to the member of the compound library. | 10-04-2012 |
Robert Murphy, Milford, OH US
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20080283266 | TOOL FOR INSTALLING ELECTRICAL BOXES - A tool for installing various configurations of electrical boxes to framing studs during building construction includes a staff having graduations indicating distances from an end of the staff. A mounting fixture is slidably disposed on the staff and can be secured at a desired position along the length of the staff corresponding to a desired installation height for the electrical boxes. The mounting fixture may include pins for engaging apertures on an electrical box, and magnets for magnetically engaging metal electrical boxes, to help retain the electrical boxes on the mounting fixture during installation. | 11-20-2008 |
Robert Murphy, San Anselmo, CA US
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20080276170 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING AND ARRANGING STATUS GADGETS IN A SMALL DISPLAY AREA - A system and method for persistently providing at least one status notification regarding a device component or application on an electronic system or device is provided. A selectable status notification icon (status gadget) is assigned for each of a number of applications and/or components for which status is monitored, each status notification icon reflecting changes in the monitored status. The status gadgets are persistently displayed in a user interface on the display screen of the electronic system or device. A contextual dialog is also displayed when a status gadget is selected. | 11-06-2008 |
Robert Murphy, Phoenix, AZ US
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20080263192 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAINTAINING A COMPUTER SYSTEM - In various embodiments of the invention, a server monitors a network for a startup message from a client computer as appropriate. The server may include a computer application that generates configuration instructions in response to commands from an administrator and/or information obtained from a client computer. The instructions may be in the form of scripts, data, objects, or the like. The instructions may be passed to the client computer, which may execute various administrative functions as directed. In exemplary embodiments, the instructions may command direct placement, verification and/or replacement of files, directory entries, BIOS attributes or other characteristics of the client computer. | 10-23-2008 |
Robert Murphy, Jamul, CA US
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20120303292 | Binding Affinity Scoring With Penalty For Breaking Conjugation Between Aromatic Ligand Groups - A method of scoring binding affinity of a proposed ligand molecule for a receptor molecule using computer analysis and computer data bases to accounts for the increase in energy required where docking disrupts or partially disrupts the π-conjugated character of the ligand when bound to the receptor. The method uses data representing one or more proposed ligand molecules to be scored and data representing the receptor molecule. Computer analysis of the proposed ligand molecule data determines whether the ligand includes at least one π-conjugated moiety having multiple possible geometries, one of those geometries being characterized by less delocalization of electrons across the π-conjugated moiety than the delocalization of electrons characterizing another of those geometries. Computer analysis of the predicted ligand-receptor structure determines whether the ligand in the ligand-receptor structure adopts the geometry characterized by less delocalization. If so, a penalty is explicitly imposed for reduced delocalization of electrons across the π-conjugated moieties. | 11-29-2012 |
Robert Murphy, Poway, CA US
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20120324620 | Device, System And Method For Multi-Layered Weatherproof Touchscreen Glove - An electronic touchscreen operative glove, providing a conductive path from the skin to the exterior of the glove, so one need not remove the present glove to operate a touchscreen. The conductive path can be provided from the skin to one or more conductive panels on the tips of one or more finger and/or thumb of the glove. The glove can include one or more layers, preferably an inner and outer layer, the inner layer being weatherproof, and the outer layer forming the exterior of the glove, and having the conductive panels that can operate a touchscreen. | 12-27-2012 |
Robert Murphy, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20130122291 | Adhesive Stack with a Central Shear Layer - An adhesive stack comprises a shear layer positioned between two adhesive layers. The shear layer, comprised of a weak adhesive sub-layer positioned between substrate sub-layers, is designed to fail upon application of a deliberate and appropriate shear force and before the failure of the adhesive layers. The adhesive sub-layer defines a width and/or length less than a width and/or length of another layer or sub-layer of the adhesive stack. The adhesive stack aids in securing components within an electronic device to prevent movement of the component when the device is dropped, hit, or bumped. The adhesive stack may occupy minimal space within the device, and reduce the cost of securing the component within the device's interior. The adhesive stack may allow for replacement of the component by an authorized person applying an appropriate and deliberate force. The adhesive stack may aid in identifying components replaced by an unauthorized person. | 05-16-2013 |
Robert Murphy, Golden, CO US
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20140121391 | VARIABLE PRESSURE PLANT ESSENTIAL OIL EXTRACTION DEVICES AND METHODS - Methods for extracting solute from plant biomass, some examples comprising placing plant biomass in extraction chambers, introducing extraction solvent into the extraction chambers to produce first mixtures, sealing the extraction chambers at predetermined initial pressures, performing pressure adjustment procedures on the first mixtures, the pressure adjustment procedure including introducing pressure gas into the extraction chambers and removing at least a portion of the pressure gas from the extraction chambers, repeating the pressure adjustment procedure, and discarding plant biomass to produce third mixtures. Some examples include introducing transfer oils and removing extraction solvents to produce essential oil mixtures containing transfer oils and extracted solutes. In some examples, an extraction chamber containing plant biomass and a quantity of extraction solvent is provided. In some examples, the pressure adjustment procedure is repeated a predetermined number of times; in others, the pressure adjustment procedure is repeated for a predetermined duration. | 05-01-2014 |
Robert Murphy, Jackson, TN US
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20150121601 | CLIP TO EASILY APPLY AND ADJUST SIZES OF BARBER CAPES - A clip device that allows for easy application of barber capes around a wearer with a reliable connection that facilitates adjustment for a suitable fit is provided. Such a device includes a spring-loaded lift structure that closes around a placed cape portion at any used length with grip means to prevent cape slippage during a haircut operation. The clip itself is configured with a flat back for suitable placement in alignment with the base cape portion and may be removed, if desired, for cleaning or other like actions. As well, the clip includes an extended front including the aforementioned lift structure further including a curved lip to facilitate the disengagement between clip and cape portion on demand, but with a form that is not susceptible to undesired detachment through accidental contact therewith. The clip alone, as well as an incorporating cape, are encompassed within this invention. | 05-07-2015 |
Robert Murphy, Venice, CA US
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20160099901 | Ephemeral Gallery of Ephemeral Messages - A server has a processor and a memory storing instructions executed by the processor to maintain an ephemeral gallery of ephemeral messages. An ephemeral message is posted to the ephemeral gallery. The ephemeral message has an associated message duration parameter and a gallery participation parameter. An ephemeral message is removed from the ephemeral gallery in response to the identification of an expired gallery participation parameter. | 04-07-2016 |