Gardner, TX
Alec Brent Gardner, Dallas, TX US
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20120259685 | Systems and Methods for Managing Pre-Paid Transactions - Systems and methods for managing pre-paid transactions are provided. In one embodiment, a method for managing pre-paid transactions includes receiving a set of vendor settings from a first vendor in a plurality of vendors. The set of vendor settings includes an offer associated with a bonus definable by the first vendor. The method also includes receiving a deposit of funds for the first vendor from a consumer, determining whether the consumer qualifies for the offer from the first vendor, and crediting a consumer account associated with the consumer with the deposit of funds and the bonus in response to determining that the consumer qualifies for the offer from the first vendor. The deposit of funds and the bonus is spendable at the first vendor using a consumer card associated with the consumer account. | 10-11-2012 |
Craig Gardner, Houston, TX US
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20110237467 | NANOPARTICLE-DENSIFIED COMPLETION FLUIDS - The present invention is directed to completion fluid compositions and methods of making same. Such completion fluids are unique in that they utilize nanoparticles as weighting (densification) agents that increase the specific gravity (or density) of the fluid into which they are dispersed. Depending on their properties, such nanoparticulate weighting agents can vastly broaden the types of base fluid used in the completion fluid, permitting the use of non-aqueous and even hydrocarbon base fluids. Additionally, such nanoparticle-densified completion fluids can provide reduced environmental risks, and the nanoparticle weighting agents used therein can be more easily recovered from the based fluids into which they are dispersed. | 09-29-2011 |
Curtis D. Gardner, Fort Worth, TX US
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20110290194 | CURVED PEN FOR HORSES - A safe circular horse pen which is easily assembled and disassembled. The pen is constructed of multiple panels arranged end-to-end. Each panel includes a vertical pole with an L-shaped leg and six horizontal bars secured to the vertical pole at vertically spaced apart intervals. The unattached ends of the poles are hollow and each unattached end couples to the next adjacent panel by receiving a loop extending from the side of the pole of the next adjacent panel such that a bolt may be passed through a vertical opening in the unattached end to lock each horizontal arm to the pole of the next adjacent panel. The individual panels may be nested in pairs for storage and shipping. | 12-01-2011 |
David Richard Gardner, Austin, TX US
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20080312757 | ENHANCED TOOL FOR MANAGING A PROCESS CONTROL NETWORK - A process control configuration and management system provides a plurality of function blocks representing a plurality of devices in relation to a spatial layout of a facility in which the process control system is implemented. The configuration and management system also provides process control information and process simulation information related to each of the plurality of devices in relation to the spatial layout of the facility. The configuration and management system may be implemented on a handheld device and it may include a geographic positioning system providing geographic positioning data related to the handheld device and various devices in relation to the spatial layout of the facility. | 12-18-2008 |
David Lorenz Gardner, League City, TX US
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20140252220 | MASS SPECTRUM NOISE CANCELLATION BY ALTERNATING INVERTED SYNCHRONOUS RF - A mass spectrometer comprising a controller configured to generate an RF signal to be applied to an electrode during the mass scan, wherein the electrode generates, based on the RF signal, an electric field to be applied to sample ions during a mass scan; an ion detector configured to detect sample ions passing through the electric field and generate a corresponding ion detection signal; and a sampling circuit configured to sample the ion detection signal; wherein the controller is configured to adjust a phase of the at least one RF signal relative to a sample timing of the sampling circuit and average successive mass scans to cancel a portion of the RF signal present in the ion detection signal. | 09-11-2014 |
20140252222 | AUTOMATIC GAIN CONTROL WITH DEFOCUSING LENS - A method and apparatus for performing mass spectrometry using an electron source, an ion trap, and a voltage-controlled lens located between the electron source and the ion trap. A controller applies a voltage to the lens. Features of the resulting output spectrum can be analyzed to determine whether to adjust the lens voltage. | 09-11-2014 |
Edward J. Gardner, Midlothian, TX US
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20160109198 | REMOVABLE PIN WITH INSERTION APERTURE - A removable pin for securing two or more structures together, the pin including an insertion aperture for aiding in assembling the pin into at least one of said two or more structures. The insertion aperture is formed to receive and allow the passage of mechanical components that are necessary for proper functioning of the pin or overall mechanical device associated with the pin. A tool sized for insertion into the insertion aperture may be utilized to insert the mechanical components through the insertion aperture. The tool may also be utilized to manipulate the pin such that further assembly is possible. | 04-21-2016 |
Gary Allen Gardner, Dallas, TX US
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20080289549 | POSITIONING AND HOLDING AN EMBROIDERABLE FOR EMBROIDERY - A placement holder for an embroiderable. The placement holder comprises a metallic hoop for use in an embroidery machine. The metallic hoop contains a quantity of metal sufficient for a magnet to be attracted to the metallic hoop. An embroiderable is placed on top of the metallic hoop for embroidery. An adapter is attached to the metallic hoop. One end of the adapter is attached to the metallic hoop, and the other end of the adapter attaches to an attachment mechanism on a pantograph on the embroidery machine. | 11-27-2008 |
20080295752 | Magnetic Hoop Assembly - A placement holder for an embroiderable comprising a magnetic hoop assembly for use in an embroidery machine. The magnetic hoop assembly includes a first hoop comprising a magnetic material and a second hoop comprising a quantity of metal sufficient for the first hoop to be attracted to the second hoop. The magnetic attraction between the first hoop and the second hoop enables the embroiderable to be held in place between the first hoop and the second hoop for embroidery. An adapter is attached to either the first hoop or second hoop. One end of the adapter is attached to the first hoop or second hoop, and the other end of the adapter attaches to an attachment mechanism on a pantograph on the embroidery machine. | 12-04-2008 |
20090064913 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR COUPLING AN EMBROIDERY ACCESSORY TO AN EMBROIDERY MACHINE - The illustrative embodiments described herein are directed toward an apparatus and method for coupling an embroidery accessory to an embroidery machine. The apparatus includes a support bar. The support bar is coupled to the embroidery machine. The apparatus also includes a set of acceptors. The set of acceptors are attached to the support bar. The apparatus also includes an embroidery accessory. The embroidery accessory includes a set of attachment adapters. The set of attachment adapters are adapted to be coupled to the set of acceptors. | 03-12-2009 |
20120143717 | Embroidery Design Transactional Systems and Methods - Embroidery design transactional systems and methods are provided. In one embodiment, a method for conducting embroidery design transactions includes receiving an embroidery design inputted by a user of a communication device to form a user-customized embroidery design. The user is associated with a user account. The method includes saving the user-customized embroidery design on the communication device in response to receiving a save request from the user to save the user-customized embroidery design on the communication device. The method also includes initiating a monetary charge to the user account in response to saving the user-customized embroidery design on the communication device. | 06-07-2012 |
20130247806 | Hoop Docking Apparatuses And Methods - Hoop docking apparatuses and methods are provided. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a substantially planar hoop dock having a first side and a second, opposite side. The first side of the hoop dock forms a docking recess shaped to approximately contour a portion of an embroidery hoop. The docking recess is operable to receive at least a portion of the embroidery hoop. | 09-26-2013 |
Gary L. Gardner, Lake Jackson, TX US
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20130233350 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REMOVING HYDROCARBON DEPOSITS FROM HEAT EXCHANGER TUBE BUNDLES - A method and system for removing hydrocarbon deposits from a heat exchanger tube bundle using an organic solvent. After contact with a heat exchanger tube bundle, the contaminated organic solvent may be treated to remove solids, base waters, and/or suspended hydrocarbons, and then again contacted with a heat exchanger tube bundle for the removal of hydrocarbon deposits. This allows for the removal of hydrocarbon deposits from a heat exchanger tube bundle in an efficient and environmentally friendly manner. The treatment of the heat exchanger tube bundle is also preferably performed using a method and system by which, through contact of the heat exchanger tube bundle with an organic solvent, a large percentage of hydrocarbon deposits are removed from the heat exchanger tube bundle in a short period of time. | 09-12-2013 |
Glenn Gardner, Cypress, TX US
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20110192573 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MOVING A FIRST FLUID USING A SECOND FLUID - A first fluid is moved using a second fluid. The first fluid may be moved using a ferrofluid attracted by an electromagnetic field. The electromagnetic field may be generated by an electromagnetic source connected to a conduit, and the first fluid may move through the conduit. In an embodiment, the first fluid may absorb heat from a heat source and transfer the heat to a heat sink. For example, the heat source may be a component of a tool located in a wellbore, and the heat sink may be the wellbore. In an embodiment, the electromagnetic source may be one or more three-phase coils. | 08-11-2011 |
20140000963 | System And Method For Moving A First Fluid Using A Second Fluid | 01-02-2014 |
20150130040 | High Density Microelectronics Packaging - Example packaging of microelectronics and example methods of manufacturing the same are provided herein. The packaging can enable and/or improve the use of the microelectronics in a downhole, high temperature and/or high pressure setting. The microelectronics packaging can include double-sided active components, heat sinks, and/or three-dimensional stacking of dies. | 05-14-2015 |
Greg Gardner, Arlington, TX US
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20160039546 | CONDIMENT TRANSFER DEVICE AND METHOD - A device and method are disclosed which connects two bulk restaurant condiment bags which allows users to move the food product in one bag into the other, the device comprising a hollow connecting tube sized to fit and secure to the bags. | 02-11-2016 |
Gregory E. Gardner, 1806 Rolling Ridge Dr. Grapevine, TX US
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20100322822 | SYSTEM FOR MANAGING INVENTORY OF BULK LIQUIDS - A system for managing bulk liquids for an automated clinical analyzer. The system comprises (a) at least one local reservoir for storing a bulk liquid for impending use, (b) at least one container for holding a bulk liquid before the liquid is transferred to a local reservoir, and (c) a controller for monitoring the level of a bulk liquid in a local reservoir. The local reservoir for storing a bulk liquid for impending use can be a trough. The use of troughs for storing a reagent, a diluent, or some other treating agent for impending use enables an aspirating/dispensing device having a plurality of pipettes to aspirate and dispense the reagent, diluent, or other treating agent at a high rate of throughput. The controller can monitor the level of a liquid in (a) a local reservoir for storing a bulk liquid for imminent use and the level of liquid in a (b) container for holding a bulk liquid before the liquid is transferred to a local reservoir. In the laboratory automation system described herein, the container for holding a bulk liquid before the liquid is transferred to a local reservoir can be a bottle. Other desirable features in the system include, but are not limited to, pump(s), valves, liquid level sensors. | 12-23-2010 |
Gregory E. Gardner, Grapevine, TX US
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20090117004 | SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATICALLY LOADING IMMUNOASSAY ANALYZER - A component of a laboratory automation system that integrates (a) separating a solid magnetic substrate from the liquid contents of a reaction vessel, (b) management of the thermal characteristics of the component of the laboratory automation system, (c) automated loading of multi-well plates and tip combs into the component of the laboratory automation system, (d) automated unloading of multi-well plates and tip combs from the component of the laboratory automation system, and (e) reading of radio frequency identification tags attached to multi-well plates. | 05-07-2009 |
20090117620 | AUTOMATED ANALYZER FOR CLINICAL LABORATORY - A laboratory automation system that is capable of carrying out clinical chemistry assays, immunoassays, amplification of nucleic acid assays, and any combination of the foregoing, said laboratory automation system employing at least one of micro-well plates and deep multi-well plates as reaction vessels. The use of micro-well plates as reaction vessels enables the laboratory automation system to assume a variety of arrangements, i.e., the laboratory automation system can comprise a variety of functional modules that can be arranged in various ways. In order to effectively carry out immunoassays by means of micro-well plates, a technique known as inverse magnetic particle processing can be used to transfer the product(s) of immunoassays from one micro-well of a micro-well plate to another. | 05-07-2009 |
20110147294 | SYSTEM FOR PROCESSING MAGNETIC PARTICLES - A system for separating a solid magnetic substrate from liquid contents of a reaction vessel, the system comprising at least one micro-well plate having a plurality of rows and a plurality of magnets arranged in at least two rows. In one embodiment, the at least two rows of the plurality of magnets are controlled so as to cause the magnets in the at least two rows of magnets to move in unison. In another embodiment, one row of the at least two rows of the plurality of magnets is controlled so as to cause the magnets in said one row to move at a first velocity in the vertical direction and another row of the at least two rows of the plurality of magnets is controlled so as to cause the magnets in that other row to move at a second velocity in the vertical direction. | 06-23-2011 |
20110150704 | CONTAINER HAVING GAS SCRUBBER INSERT FOR AUTOMATED CLINICAL ANALYZER - A device and method for extending the useful life of a liquid in a container used in an automated clinical analyzer. The liquid comprises a material subject to deterioration, the subject material capable of deteriorating as the result of reaction with a contaminant in a gas present in the atmospheric air surrounding the container. Atmospheric air surrounding the container that displaces the liquid consumed from a container is routed through a gas scrubber insert in order to remove or at least reduce the quantity of at least one contaminant present in that air. The gas scrubber insert is positioned between the liquid in the container and the atmospheric air surrounding the container. The gas scrubber insert contains a reagent that is capable of reacting with a contaminant in the atmospheric air surrounding the container, whereby a required characteristic(s) of the liquid does (do) not change excessively prior to the date that the liquid is consumed. For example, if the contaminant is carbon dioxide, and the required characteristic of the liquid is the level of pH of the liquid, the reagent in the gas scrubber insert prevents the level of pH of the liquid from changing excessively prior to the date that the liquid is consumed. | 06-23-2011 |
20110287555 | REUSABLE SHEATHS FOR SEPARATING MAGNETIC PARTICLES - An assembly that utilizes reusable sheaths for covering magnetic rods for collecting particles in an inverse magnetic particle process. The magnetic rod is removed from the reusable sheath to release particles at the same or a different location. The reusable sheaths can be assembled in a cylindrical plate, which can be rotated to position a clean sheath for each step of the inverse magnetic particle process. When not being used for particle separation, the sheaths can be washed of potentially contaminating solution in wash receptacles. | 11-24-2011 |
20120282684 | AUTOMATED ANALYZER FOR CLINICAL LABORATORY - A laboratory automation system that is capable of carrying out clinical chemistry assays, immunoassays, amplification of nucleic acid assays, and any combination of the foregoing, said laboratory automation system employing at least one of micro-well plates and deep multi-well plates as reaction vessels. The use of micro-well plates as reaction vessels enables the laboratory automation system to assume a variety of arrangements, i.e., the laboratory automation system can comprise a variety of functional modules that can be arranged in various ways. In order to effectively carry out immunoassays by means of micro-well plates, a technique known as inverse magnetic particle processing can be used to transfer the product(s) of immunoassays from one micro-well of a micro-well plate to another. | 11-08-2012 |
20140234181 | SYSTEM FOR MANAGING INVENTORY OF BULK LIQUIDS - A system for managing bulk liquids for an automated clinical analyzer. The system comprises (a) at least one local reservoir for storing a bulk liquid for impending use, (b) at least one container for holding a bulk liquid before the liquid is transferred to a local reservoir, and (c) a controller for monitoring the level of a bulk liquid in a local reservoir. The local reservoir for storing a bulk liquid for impending use can be a trough. The use of troughs for storing a reagent, a diluent, or some other treating agent for impending use enables an aspirating/dispensing device having a plurality of pipettes to aspirate and dispense the reagent, diluent, or other treating agent at a high rate of throughput. The controller can monitor the level of a liquid in (a) a local reservoir for storing a bulk liquid for imminent use and the level of liquid in a (b) container for holding a bulk liquid before the liquid is transferred to a local reservoir. In the laboratory automation system described herein, the container for holding a bulk liquid before the liquid is transferred to a local reservoir can be a bottle. Other desirable features in the system include, but are not limited to, pump(s), valves, liquid level sensors. | 08-21-2014 |
20150147820 | SYSTEM FOR MANAGING INVENTORY OF BULK LIQUIDS - A system for managing bulk liquids for an automated clinical analyzer. The system comprises (a) at least one local reservoir for storing a bulk liquid for impending use, (b) at least one container for holding a bulk liquid before the liquid is transferred to a local reservoir, and (c) a controller for monitoring the level of a bulk liquid in a local reservoir. The local reservoir for storing a bulk liquid for impending use can be a trough. The use of troughs for storing a reagent, a diluent, or some other treating agent for impending use enables an aspirating/dispensing device having a plurality of pipettes to aspirate and dispense the reagent,diluent, or other treating agent at a high rate of throughput. The controller can monitor the level of a liquid in (a) a local reservoir for storing a bulk liquid for imminent use and the level of liquid in a (b) container for holding a bulk liquid before the liquid is transferred to a local reservoir. In the laboratory automation system described herein, the container for holding a bulk liquid before the liquid is transferred to a local reservoir can be a bottle. Other desirable features in the system include, but are not limited to, pump(s), valves, liquid level sensors. | 05-28-2015 |
James S. Gardner, Bedford, TX US
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20140297831 | CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT OF GLOBAL SERVICE DELIVERY AUGMENTED WITH SOCIAL NETWORK ANALYSIS - Improving global service delivery by augmenting with social network analysis, may comprise identifying social network metrics and key performance indicator metrics; collecting data associated with the social network metrics and the key performance indicator metrics, from on-going work performed in the global service delivery and a social network of practitioners; transforming the data into measurable metric data; determining whether a deviation exists in the measurable metric data; and generating an actionable recommendation in response to determining that the deviation exists. | 10-02-2014 |
20140297837 | CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT OF GLOBAL SERVICE DELIVERY AUGMENTED WITH SOCIAL NETWORK ANALYSIS - Improving global service delivery by augmenting with social network analysis, may comprise identifying social network metrics and key performance indicator metrics; collecting data associated with the social network metrics and the key performance indicator metrics, from on-going work performed in the global service delivery and a social network of practitioners; transforming the data into measurable metric data; determining whether a deviation exists in the measurable metric data; and generating an actionable recommendation in response to determining that the deviation exists. | 10-02-2014 |
Jason Gardner, Sugar Land, TX US
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20150180276 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SUPPLYING UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER TO A POE DEVICE - A system and method for supplying uninterruptible power include a housing, a power supply input, a power source equipment input, a powered device output, an alternative power supply, and a control module. The control module includes a comparator, a switch, and an injector. A PoE powered device connects to the powered device output by Ethernet cable, and power source equipment connects to the power source equipment input. The control module connects the power supply input, the power source equipment input, the powered device output, and the alternative power supply. The power source equipment is powered separate from the power supply input. When the comparator detects sufficient power from the power supply unit, the switch directs power from the power supply input to the powered device. When the comparator detects insufficient power from the power supply unit, the switch instantaneously directs power from the alternative power supply to the powered device. | 06-25-2015 |
Jason Gardner, Houston, TX US
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20140311804 | Isolation Adapter For Using Multiple Power Sources In A Bottom Hole Assembly - The present disclosure relates to a power isolation adapter which can enable the use of multiple power sources in a bottom hole assembly (BHA) by isolating the power sources on a tool bus while maintaining a communication bus across the BHA. Such power sources may be part of a measurement-while-drilling (MWD) module, such as a mud turbine generator, providing power as a DC signal. The power isolation adapter isolates the power sources by blocking DC signals, but maintains an AC communication bus across the BHA. The ability to use multiple power sources in a BHA thus allows for more complex BHA configurations that normally could not be powered using a single power source. | 10-23-2014 |
20150109882 | ATTENTUATING NOISE ACQUIRED IN AN ENERGY MEASUREMENT - A technique includes receiving sensor data; sorting the data into a gather representation that corresponds to a plurality of shots of an energy source; and determining a signal cone based at least in part on at least one characteristic of the gather representation. The technique includes processing the sensor data in a processor-based machine to attenuate noise to generate data representing a signal based at least in part on the determined signal cone and the gather representation. | 04-23-2015 |
Jason L. Gardner, Austin, TX US
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20100100501 | Financial instrument based on content and methods for valuation - The present invention is a system and methods by which an investment vehicle can be established that is directed to one or a very limited specific form of content. More specifically, the system and methods of the present invention creates a financial instrument directed to specific content—such as a specific technology or specific artistic or literary work—that may be issued, thereby providing investors with the opportunity to invest in the specific content or aspect of that specific content. | 04-22-2010 |
Jason Paul Gardner, Murphy, TX US
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20150127560 | UNIFIED RECOVERY SYSTEM FOR PAYMENTS IN ARREARS - Embodiments of the invention are directed to a system, method, or computer program product for providing a unified representation of all customer relationships with an entity. This representation focuses on customer products in arrears that are to be recovered. The invention presents an overarching view of all customer relationships to a representative. This allows the representative to make decision and take appropriate actions immediately based on the entire relationship with the customer when a customer communication is initiated. As such, the invention correlates all of the customer's relationships with a financial institution into one unified representation for a representative to review. The unified representation takes into consideration all of the customer's relationships as well as external factors on the communications and relationships. Thus providing a holistic customer service experience for a customer with accounts in arrears. | 05-07-2015 |
John E. Gardner, Galveston, TX US
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20090255557 | Automated heat exchanger tube cleaning assembly and system - An automated heat exchanger tube cleaning assembly and system are provided. The present system can automatically (without ongoing human intervention) survey the tube sheet of a heat exchanger in three-dimensions, convert and record the survey results as a digital file in three-dimensions, and then, according to sequential parameters input via custom software, automatically coordinate via computer one or more cleaning devices to effect the cleaning of each desired tube of the heat exchanger. | 10-15-2009 |
20120055512 | AUTOMATED HEAT EXCHANGER TUBE CLEANING ASSEMBLY AND SYSTEM - An automated heat exchanger tube cleaning assembly and system are provided. The present system can automatically (without ongoing human intervention) survey the tube sheet of a heat exchanger in three-dimensions, convert and record the survey results as a digital file in three-dimensions, and then, according to sequential parameters input via custom software, automatically coordinate via computer one or more cleaning devices to effect the cleaning of each desired tube of the heat exchanger. | 03-08-2012 |
20120055520 | AUTOMATED HEAT EXCHANGER TUBE CLEANING ASSEMBLY AND SYSTEM - An automated heat exchanger tube cleaning assembly and system are provided. The present system can automatically (without ongoing human intervention) survey the tube sheet of a heat exchanger in three-dimensions, convert and record the survey results as a digital file in three-dimensions, and then, according to sequential parameters input via custom software, automatically coordinate via computer one or more cleaning devices to effect the cleaning of each desired tube of the heat exchanger. | 03-08-2012 |
John L. Gardner, Bryan, TX US
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20130272924 | Surgical Heating and Cooling System and Devices and Methods for the Use Thereof - A modular cooling-heating system for use in the controlled delivery of temperature-controlled fluids to a heat exchanger associated with the blood of a patient undergoing a medical procedure is described, wherein the cooling-heating system uses adaptive temperature control protocols. | 10-17-2013 |
John R. Gardner, Austin, TX US
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20100105806 | PASSIVE ELECTRICAL ARTICLE - An electrical article including a dielectric layer having a resin, dielectric particles, a dispersant, and core shell rubber particles. | 04-29-2010 |
Kevin H. Gardner, Dallas, TX US
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20140325692 | BLUE-LIGHT INDUCIBLE SYSTEM FOR GENE EXPRESSION - The present invention provides methods for light-dependent gene regulation using a light-responsive DNA-binding protein. Also provided are related nucleic acid molecules, and protein molecules, such as those encoding or comprising the light-responsive DNA-binding protein or DNA-binding sites recognizing the light-responsive DNA-binding protein. Kits using the present light-dependent gene regulation system are further provided by the present invention. | 10-30-2014 |
Larry Gardner, New Waverly, TX US
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20100083911 | RIDER SIMULATION APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD - The present application is directed to developing animals using a non-human rider simulation apparatus. The rider simulation apparatus includes a torso, a securing means for releasably mounting the apparatus to an animal, and a resilient means for connecting the torso to the securing means. | 04-08-2010 |
Mark I. Gardner, Cedar Creek, TX US
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20090145970 | Method of Making a Plurality of Protected Devices in Communication with a Background Device - This invention includes a device to attach an identifying device to the item of interest. The identify device attached to the item of interest may be referred to as a protected device that can be kept in communication with a background device. A protected device is formed when a an item of interest such as a credit card, drivers license, or medical card has an identifying device attached to the item of interest that converts the item of interest to the protected device (which protects an existing object of interest). | 06-11-2009 |
Marvin Leon Gardner, Dallas, TX US
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20150218743 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING PIECES FOR QUILT BLOCKS - A method for providing pieces of a block for use in a quilt block includes receiving a block selection, wherein the block comprises one or more pieces, and wherein the one or more pieces of the block are each identified with one or more types of fabric. The one or more pieces are grouped by fabric type. Instructions for cutting the one or more pieces of the block from one or more sheets of fabric are then generated. | 08-06-2015 |
Ralph Gardner, Dallas, TX US
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20100199419 | Flushing sitz bath basin - A sitz bath helps patients suffering from hemorrhoids and other conditions to void their bowels. A flushing sitz bath utilizes an attached liquid filling tube, integrated water distribution channel and valve, a swing check valve, and a content-emptying flapper valve. This device helps to increase the efficiency of filling the sitz bath basin with the preferred liquid, as well as increasing the ease and cleanliness of the subsequent emptying of the basin contents by minimizing bodily strain and mess. | 08-12-2010 |
Scott Gardner, Hurst, TX US
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20150338170 | COMPOSITE TOP CASE WITH EMBEDDED HEAT PIPES - A system and method to transfer heat energy through a composite structure. The system includes a heat pipe extending through a thickness of the composite material. The method includes extending a heat pipe through the composite material from a first surface exposed to the heat energy to a second surface exposed to airflow. | 11-26-2015 |
Shannon Rene Gardner, Austin, TX US
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20120326389 | Cylindrical Chess Game Apparatus and Method - A chess game played on a cylindrical chessboard with two sets of chess pieces and a playing surface made up of a plurality of 14 ranks and 8 files. The knight pieces of each side are actually two-sided knights that can be separated during play to generate additional knights with an ultimate eight knights involved in the game. | 12-27-2012 |
Thomas Lee Gardner, Boerne, TX US
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20110270117 | REMOTE CONTINUOUS SEIZURE MONITOR AND ALARM - An electroencephalogram (EEG) utilizing epileptiform activity detection, warning and recording system adapted for use by non-healthcare professionals or healthcare professionals. The system is simple enough for use by untrained personnel and will be self-contained, not requiring technical setup or point of use maintenance. The system includes a small number of passive or active scalp electrodes for capturing the electrical signals in the subject's brain allowing for detection of epileptiform activity. The system will recognize epileptiform activity and will either transmit signals upon detection of epileptiform activity to either a localized warning device or to a cellular or radio receiving device. The system will note epileptiform activity in a recording component and allow for review of the epileptiform data to allow non-clinical and clinical personnel to verify such activity. | 11-03-2011 |
20130338449 | REMOTE CONTINUOUS SEIZURE MONITOR AND ALARM - An electroencephalogram (EEG) utilizing epileptiform activity detection, warning and recording system adapted for use by non-healthcare professionals or healthcare professionals. The system is simple enough for use by untrained personnel and will be self-contained, not requiring technical setup or point of use maintenance. The system includes a small number of passive or active scalp electrodes for capturing the electrical signals in the subject's brain allowing for detection of epileptiform activity. The system will recognize epileptiform activity and will either transmit signals upon detection of epileptiform activity to either a localized warning device or to a cellular or radio receiving device. The system will note epileptiform activity in a recording component and allow for review of the epileptiform data to allow non-clinical and clinical personnel to verify such activity. | 12-19-2013 |
Wallace R. Gardner, Houston, TX US
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20080219097 | ACOUSTIC TELEMETRY TRANSCEIVER - One embodiment includes an apparatus that includes a piezoelectric transducer to generate an acoustic signal that is to modulate along a mandrel, wherein the piezoelectric transducer includes at least one piezoelectric element and at least one electrode that is without non-permanent joints. | 09-11-2008 |
20080285386 | Training For Directional Detection - Acoustic telemetry devices and methods that provide directional detection. In one embodiment, a disclosed acoustic telemetry device comprises at least two acoustic sensors and an electronics module. The electronics module combines the detection signals from the acoustic sensors to obtain a combined signal that substantially excludes signals propagating in a direction opposite to the communication signal The disclosed systems and methods can be trained in the field and will readily accommodate an irregular and unknown signal transmission medium between the two acoustic sensors | 11-20-2008 |
20100039898 | ACOUSTIC TELEMETRY SYSTEM USING PASSBAND EQUALIZATION - An embodiment includes a method comprising receiving an acoustic signal that is modulated along a jointed tubing. The method also includes performing equalization over a passband of the acoustic signal to generate an equalized signal. | 02-18-2010 |
20100309019 | ACOUSTIC TELEMETRY TRANSCEIVER - One embodiment includes an apparatus that includes a piezoelectric transducer to generate an acoustic signal that is to modulate along a mandrel, wherein the piezoelectric transducer includes at least one piezoelectric element and at least one electrode that is without non-permanent joints. | 12-09-2010 |
20140011466 | WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS IN A DRILLING OPERATIONS ENVIRONMENT - An embodiment includes an apparatus for wireless communications in a drilling operations environment. In an embodiment, the apparatus includes an instrument hub that is inline with drill pipe of a drill string. The instrument hub includes a sensor to receive downhole communications from downhole. The instrument hub also includes a transmitter to wireless transmit data representative of the downhole communications to a data processor unit. | 01-09-2014 |