Stewart, TX
Alan Kirk Stewart, Irving, TX US
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20150318898 | DOCKING STATION CONNECTIVITY MONITOR/CONTROLLER - A connectivity monitor/controller. A wireless connection is established between a mobile device and a docking station that also communicates with external device(s) each configured to selectably communicate with the mobile device via a connectivity through the docking station or through a direct connection with the mobile device. The docking station receives a connectivity assignment specifying external device(s) and a respective connectivity between the mobile device and the specified external device. Each specified connectivity is established based on the connectivity assignment. A display indicating a connectivity configuration including an indication of each specified external device and an indication of each external device's respective connectivity is generated, where the indication of the respective connectivity indicates either a connectivity through the docking station or a direct connectivity, or both. | 11-05-2015 |
Arlene Stewart, Hutto, TX US
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20100212921 | Fertilizer Spike Insertion Tool - In one embodiment of the invention a fertilizer spike insertion tool includes a hammer coupled to a spring. When loaded the hammer is retained by a detention member and the spring is loaded (e.g., compressed or expanded). On releasing the detention member and unloading the spring, the hammer forcibly impacts a footrest and drives a hollow metal core into soil making a hole for a fertilizer spike. | 08-26-2010 |
Brett B. Stewart, Austin, TX US
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20090164643 | System and Method for Concurrently Utilizing Multiple System Identifiers - System and method for providing access to multiple wireless service providers (WSPs) on a shared network infrastructure. The system includes a plurality of access points (APs) coupled to a network which may be distributed in airports, mass-transit stations, businesses, etc. The network may couple to a wide area network, such as the Internet. Each AP may include a plurality of virtual APs (VAPs), each corresponding to a WSP. A portable computing device (PCD) of a user stores identification information indicating a WSP of a plurality of possible WSPs, and which may include an access level of the user. Each AP “listens for” or detects identification information associated with numerous WSPs. When the AP receives the identification information from the PCD, it determines the VAP/WSP for the PCD using the identification information. Network access is then provided to the PCD through the determined WSP at the determined access level. | 06-25-2009 |
20100049855 | Distributed Network Communication System Which Selectively Provides Data to Different Network Destinations - A system and method for providing access and/or roaming features on a network system. The network system includes a plurality of wireless and/or wired access points coupled to a network. Access points (APs) for the network may be widely distributed in various facilities, such as airports, mass-transit stations, and various businesses. The network may couple to a wide area network, such as the Internet. In one embodiment, a portable computing device (PCD) of a user may store identification information which uniquely indicates a network provider of a plurality of possible network providers. The identification information may also or instead indicate an access or privilege level of the user. Each of the access points are operable to “listen for” or detect identification information associated with numerous different providers. When the access point receives the identification information from a PCD of a user, the access point may determine the appropriate network provider for the portable computing device using the identification information. Network access may then be provided to the portable computing device through the determined network provider. Thus the network system is useable by subscribers of each of the plurality of possible network providers, thereby enabling subscribers to “roam” on various wireless networks, including networks maintained by other providers. The access information may also include an access level which indicates the user's access or privilege level. Thus, the local network may provide various local resources which are available to users having a first access level, and users with a second access level may not be entitled to view or utilize these network resources on the network, but may be simply provided external Internet access. | 02-25-2010 |
20100202428 | System and Method for Concurrently Utilizing Multiple System Identifiers - System and Method for providing access to multiple wireless service providers (WSPs) on a shared network infrastructure. The system includes a plurality of access points (Aps) coupled to a network which may be distributed in airports, mass-transit stations, businesses, etc. The network may couple to a wide area network, such as the Internet. Each AP may include a plurality of virtual Aps (VAPs), each corresponding to a WSP. A portable computing device (PCD) of a user stores identification information indicating a WSP of a plurality of possible WSPs, and which may include an access level of the user. Each AP “listens for” or detects identification information associated with numerous WSPs. When the AP receives the identification information from the PCD, it determines the VAP/WSP for the PCD using the identification information. Network access is then provided to the PCD through the determined WSP at the determined access level. | 08-12-2010 |
20110136505 | Automatically Populating a Database of Wireless Access Point Locations - Systems, methods, apparatus and software have been discovered for use by individual users to monitor the geographic location of other people or assets with some relationship to the user. Once some manner of location information is determined, users have the ability to describe that location in various ways and control how that information is shared with other users. | 06-09-2011 |
20110136506 | Determining and Providing Locations of Communication Devices in Proximity to Wireless Access Points - Systems, methods, apparatus and software have been discovered for use by individual users to monitor the geographic location of other people or assets with some relationship to the user. Once some manner of location information is determined, users have the ability to describe that location in various ways and control how that information is shared with other users. | 06-09-2011 |
20110137813 | Providing a Map Indicating Locations of Users in a Social Network - Systems, methods, apparatus and software have been discovered for use by individual users to monitor the geographic location of other people or assets with some relationship to the user. Once some manner of location information is determined, users have the ability to describe that location in various ways and control how that information is shared with other users. | 06-09-2011 |
20110137814 | Social Networking System which Provides Notification of User Location Based on Distance - Systems, methods, apparatus and software have been discovered for use by individual users to monitor the geographic location of other people or assets with some relationship to the user. Once some manner of location information is determined, users have the ability to describe that location in various ways and control how that information is shared with other users. | 06-09-2011 |
20110137995 | Selectively Providing Locations of Users Based on Notification Rules in a Social Network - Systems, methods, apparatus and software have been discovered for use by individual users to monitor the geographic location of other people or assets with some relationship to the user. Once some manner of location information is determined, users have the ability to describe that location in various ways and control how that information is shared with other users. | 06-09-2011 |
20110137996 | Managing Location Labels in a Social Network - Systems, methods, apparatus and software have been discovered for use by individual users to monitor the geographic location of other people or assets with some relationship to the user. Once some manner of location information is determined, users have the ability to describe that location in various ways and control how that information is shared with other users. | 06-09-2011 |
20110137997 | Social Networking System which Provides Location Information of Related Users - Systems, methods, apparatus and software have been discovered for use by individual users to monitor the geographic location of other people or assets with some relationship to the user. Once some manner of location information is determined, users have the ability to describe that location in various ways and control how that information is shared with other users. | 06-09-2011 |
20110138006 | Managing User Location Information in a Social Network - Systems, methods, apparatus and software have been discovered for use by individual users to monitor the geographic location of other people or assets with some relationship to the user. Once some manner of location information is determined, users have the ability to describe that location in various ways and control how that information is shared with other users. | 06-09-2011 |
20110202413 | Monitoring a Plurality of Merchant Gateway Devices - A multiservice merchant gateway (MMG) is disclosed. The MMG allows point of sale terminals and other devices to be interfaced with a wide area network, thereby improving speed and service to terminal owners and users, allowing for more efficient systems on merchant premises, and also allowing the merchant to provide and/or utilize various additional features and services. Support infrastructure for configuring MMGs, managing MMGs, and providing related services are also disclosed. | 08-18-2011 |
20120078723 | Method and Apparatus for Geographic-Based Communictions Service - A geographic-based communications service system has a mobile unit for transmitting/receiving information, and access points connected to a network. The access points are arranged in a known geographic locations and transmit and receive information from the mobile unit. When one of the access points detects the presence of the mobile unit, it sends a signal to the network indicating the location of the mobile unit and the content information requested by the mobile unit. Based on the signal received from the access point, the network communicates with information providers connected to the network and provides data to the mobile unit through the access point corresponding to the location of the mobile unit. | 03-29-2012 |
20120105799 | Eyeglass System and Method - A shield that can be coupled to an eyeglass frame. The shield includes a sheet of material that can extend between the eyeglass frame and a user's face during use. The sheet of material includes an insertion edge that couples to a shield mount channel of the eyeglass frame and a contact edge that can be in contact or in near contact with a user's face during use. The shield can inhibit the evaporation of moisture from a user's eye region during use. | 05-03-2012 |
20120173337 | Method and Apparatus for Geographic-Based Communications Service - A geographic-based communications service system has a mobile unit for transmitting/receiving information, and access points connected to a network. The access points are arranged in a known geographic locations and transmit and receive information from the mobile unit. When one of the access points detects the presence of the mobile unit, it sends a signal to the network indicating the location of the mobile unit and the information requested by the mobile unit. Based on the signal received from the access point, the network communicates with information providers connected to the network and provides data to the mobile unit through the access point corresponding to the location of the mobile unit. | 07-05-2012 |
20120278454 | Gateway Device Application Development System - Configuring and managing gateway devices. A gateway device may be installed at a location, such as a merchant location or home. The gateway device may manage (e.g., monitor and/or control) one or more devices at the location. For example, the gateway device may manage various fuel tank devices, point of sale devices, refrigeration devices, liquid dispensing devices, etc., at a convenience store. The gateway device may provide reported information to and receive commands from a cloud server, which may be in communication with other devices which may be used to view reported information of or control the managed devices. The cloud server may also be configured to install applications, e.g., for execution by the cloud server, the gateway device, and/or other devices. For example, the gateway device may install applications provided by the cloud server to manage the devices coupled to the gateway device. | 11-01-2012 |
20120284066 | Method and Apparatus for Geographic-Based Communications Service - An apparatus includes memory and a processor. The processor is operable to receive identification information of a user from a portable computing device. The processor is also operable to access the memory to identify a previous trip record based on the identification information of the user and to identify a user preference based on the previous trip record. The processor is further operable to generate reservation information based on the user preference, where the reservation information is associated with a requested trip of the user. | 11-08-2012 |
20130036010 | RECEIVING LOCATION BASED ADVERTISEMENTS ON A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A geographic-based communications service system has a mobile unit for transmitting/receiving information, and access points connected to a network. The access points are arranged in a known geographic location and transmit and receive information from the mobile unit. When one of the access points detects the presence of the mobile unit, it sends a signal to the network indicating the location of the mobile unit and the information requested by the mobile unit. Based on the signal received from the access point, the network communicates with information providers connected to the network and provides data to the mobile unit through the access point corresponding to the location of the mobile unit. | 02-07-2013 |
20130038450 | Automatically Generating Electronic Notifications in Response to Received Mail - System and Method for mail notification. An apparatus includes a first member adapted to be placed on an interior portion of the post office box, a flap member rotatably attached to the first member, and a sensor included in at least one of the first member or the flap member. When the apparatus is placed inside the post office box, and when the flap member is moved to be proximate to the first member to allow placement of content inside the post office box, the sensor detects proximity of the flap member to the first member or movement of the flap member from a first position to a second position, and provides an indication in response to detection of proximity, wherein the indication is useable to notify a recipient associated with the post office box. | 02-14-2013 |
20130138811 | Distributed Network Communication System Which Selectively Provides Data to Different Network Destinations - A method comprising storing identification information in a memory medium of a portable computing device, communicating with a network access point to gain access to a network, sending the identification information from the portable computing device to the network access point, and receiving at the portable computing device access to the network through the network access point based on the identification information. | 05-30-2013 |
20130185394 | Providing Information to a Computing Device Based on Known Location and User Information - A method includes receiving a beacon from a mobile device at an access point associated with a transportation station. The beacon includes identification information that identifies the mobile device. The method includes receiving, at the access point via a network, information from at least one service provider based on a location of the access point and the identification information. The method also includes sending the information to the mobile device. | 07-18-2013 |
20130262164 | Providing an Advertisement Based on a Geographic Location of a Wireless Access Point - A method includes receiving, at an information provider, identification information of a portable computing device from a wireless access point. The method includes determining, at the information provider, a service, a product, or both, to be potentially used by a user of the portable computing device. The service, the product, or both, is determined based on a prior user preference of the user. The prior user preference is obtained from a user profile identified based on the identification information. The method includes selecting, at the information provider, an advertisement associated with a business. The advertisement is selected based on the service, the product, or both, to be potentially used by the user and based on a geographic location of the wireless access point. | 10-03-2013 |
20140019251 | Providing Promotion Information to a Device Based on Location - A method includes receiving, at a network device, data indicating a geographic location associated with a mobile communication device. The method also includes selecting promotion information based on the geographic location associated with the mobile communication device. The method further includes transmitting the promotion information to the mobile communication device. | 01-16-2014 |
20140067440 | Transmitting an Automatic Request Based on Location - A system has a device connected to a network and an access point. The access point is configured to communicate with the portable computing device using a wireless communication protocol. The access point is further configured to receive from the portable computing device identification information of the portable computing device. The access point is further configured to transmit a location of the access point and the identification information to the device. The device determines a service provider based on the location and based on a prior user transaction, the prior user transaction determined based on the identification information, and automatically transmits a request to the service provider. | 03-06-2014 |
Carl Stewart, Plano, TX US
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20090288492 | MEDIA ISOLATED DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE SENSOR WITH CAP - A differential pressure sensor includes two pressure ports for allowing media to pass into contact with both the top and bottom sides of the diaphragm. A silicon pressure sensor die can be attached between the pressure ports using die attach materials for sensing a differential pressure between the media to evaluate media differential pressure. A cap with an opening can be placed on topside of a diaphragm formed in the silicon pressure die. The silicon pressure die can include die bond pads that can be electrically connected to the diaphragm to output electrical signals. The cap can seal the die bond pads from the harsh media and route the electrical signals therein. Media can pass through the opening in the cap such that a media path to the top of the diaphragm is not exposed to the die bond pads of the silicon pressure die to ensure long-term sensor reliability. | 11-26-2009 |
20100122580 | FLOW SENSOR APPARATUS AND METHOD WITH MEDIA ISOLATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS - A flow sensor apparatus that utilizes a pressure sensor with media isolated electrical connections. A cap can be attached to topside of the pressure sensor over a diaphragm to protect bond pads and wire bonds from a fluid media. A flow channel can be etched on the cap with an opening and exit on the sides of the cap so that liquid can flow through the flow channel. An inlet port and an outlet port can be attached to the channel's opening and exit to allow for fluid flow over the diaphragm. The flow channel creates a larger pressure over portions of the diaphragm that increases the deflection of the diaphragm, which increases an output signal of the pressure sensor. V-grooves can be created on two sides of the pressure sensor and in the cap to create the channel for the fluid in and out of the cap's cavity. | 05-20-2010 |
20100212434 | FLOW SENSOR APPARATUS AND METHOD WITH MEDIA ISOLATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS - A flow sensor apparatus that utilizes a pressure sensor with media isolated electrical connections. A cap can be attached to topside of the pressure sensor over a diaphragm to protect bond pads and wire bonds from a fluid media. A flow channel can be etched on the cap with an opening and exit on the sides of the cap so that liquid can flow through the flow channel. An inlet port and an outlet port can be attached to the channel's opening and exit to allow for fluid flow over the diaphragm. The flow channel creates a larger pressure over portions of the diaphragm that increases the deflection of the diaphragm, which increases an output signal of the pressure sensor. V-grooves can be created on two sides of the pressure sensor and in the cap to create the channel for the fluid in and out of the cap's cavity. | 08-26-2010 |
20110252882 | ROBUST SENSOR WITH TOP CAP - A robust sensor, such as a robust flow sensor or pressure sensor, is provided. In one illustrative embodiment, a robust flow sensor includes one or more flow sensor components secured relative to a membrane, and a substrate for supporting the membrane. In some cases, the one or more flow sensor components may be substantially thermally isolated from the substrate by the membrane. One or more wire bond pads may be situated adjacent to a first side of the substrate and may be provided for communicating signals relative to the one or more flow sensor components. A top cap may be situated adjacent to the first side of the substrate and secured relative to the substrate. The top cap may define at least part of a fluid inlet and/or an outlet of the flow sensor assembly, and may at least partially define a flow channel that extends from the inlet, past at least one of the one or more flow sensor components, and out the outlet of the flow sensor assembly. The top cap may be structured and attached relative to the first side of the substrate such that the one or more wire bond pads are not exposed to a fluid in the flow channel, but are accessible for electrical connection to an external device. While a flow sensor is used as an example, it is contemplated that any suitable sensor may be used, as desired. | 10-20-2011 |
20120125114 | PRESSURE SENSOR - The present disclosure relates to sensors including pressure sensors. In some cases, the pressure sensor may include a membrane or diaphragm, multiple sense elements connected to one another in a bridge configuration and positioned on the membrane, and an amplifier coupled to an output of the bridge configuration and having an output, where the diaphragm, sense elements and amplifier may be formed on a singled substrate or formed integrally therewith, or both. In one example, the pressure sensor may sense a particular range of pressures applied to the sensor, and/or may include an amplifier that has a selectable gain for amplifying an output of the bridge. | 05-24-2012 |
20140298913 | SENSOR WITH ISOLATED DIAPHRAGM - A sensor assembly includes a first wafer having a cavity formed therein and a second wafer bonded relative to the first wafer to form a diaphragm over the cavity. A trench is formed in the second wafer in or around the diaphragm and the trench may be filled with an isolating material to help thermally and/or electrically isolate the diaphragm. The diaphragm may support one or more sense elements. The sensor assembly may be used a flow sensor, a pressure sensor, a temperature sensor, and/or any other suitable sensor, as desired. | 10-09-2014 |
20150068315 | MEDIA ISOLATED PRESSURE SENSOR - A pressure sensor includes a pressure sensing element and a top cap. The pressure sensing element includes a bonded wafer substrate having a buried sealed cavity. A wall of the buried sealed cavity forms a sensing diaphragm. One or more sense elements may be supported by the sensing diaphragm and one or more bond pads are supported by the upper side of the bonded wafer substrate. Each of the bond pads may be positioned adjacent to the sensing diaphragm and electrically connected to one or more of the sense elements. The top cap may be secured to the upper side of the bonded wafer substrate such that an aperture in the top cap facilitates passage of a media in a downward direction to the sensing diaphragm. The top cap may be configured to isolate the bond pads from the media. | 03-12-2015 |
20150192486 | PRESSURE SENSOR HAVING A BOSSED DIAPHRAGM - A pressure sensor having a diaphragm having a boss with a pattern. The diaphragm having a boss may be regarded as a bossed diaphragm. The bossed diaphragm may have higher sensitivity than a flat plate diaphragm having the same area as the bossed diaphragm. The bossed diaphragm may incorporate a simple cross pattern that can further improve the sensitivity and linearity of a pressure response of the diaphragm at low pressures. Reduction of sharp edges and corners of the boss and its legs around the periphery of the diaphragm may reduce high stress points and thus increase the burst pressure rating of the bossed diaphragm. | 07-09-2015 |
Carl E. Stewart, Plano, TX US
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20090007681 | SMALL GAUGE PRESSURE SENSOR USING WAFER BONDING AND ELECTROCHEMICAL ETCH STOPPING - A gauge pressure sensor apparatus and a method of forming the same. A constraint wafer can be partially etched to set the diaphragm size, followed by bonding to a top wafer. The thickness of the top wafer is either the desired diaphragm thickness or is thinned to the desired thickness after bonding. The bonding of top wafer and constraint wafer enables electrochemical etch stopping. This allows the media conduit to be etched through the back of the constraint wafer and an electrical signal produced when the etching reaches the diaphragm. The process prevents the diaphragm from being over-etched. The invention allows the die size to be smaller than die where the diaphragm size is set by etching from the back side. | 01-08-2009 |
20090096040 | Sensor geometry for improved package stress isolation - The sensor geometry for improved package stress isolation is disclosed. A counterbore on the backing plate improves stress isolation properties of the sensor. The counterbore thins the wall of the backing plate maintaining the contact area with the package. The depth and diameter of the counterbore can be adjusted to find geometry for allowing the backing plate to absorb more package stresses. Thinning the wall of the backing plate make it less rigid and allows the backing plate to absorb more of the stresses produced at the interface with the package. The counterbore also keeps a large surface area at the bottom of the backing plate creating a strong bond with the package. | 04-16-2009 |
20100301435 | SENSOR GEOMETRY FOR IMPROVED PACKAGE STRESS ISOLATION - The sensor geometry for improved package stress isolation is disclosed. A counterbore on the backing plate improves stress isolation properties of the sensor. The counterbore thins the wall of the backing plate maintaining the contact area with the package. The depth and diameter of the counterbore can be adjusted to find geometry for allowing the backing plate to absorb more package stresses. Thinning the wall of the backing plate make it less rigid and allows the backing plate to absorb more of the stresses produced at the interface with the package. The counterbore also keeps a large surface area at the bottom of the backing plate creating a strong bond with the package. | 12-02-2010 |
Charles Stewart, Orange, TX US
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20110186615 | Ring Gear Based Welding System - A welding system having a traveling base carriage, a carriage positioning mechanism engaging the base carriage; and a ring gear assembly mounted on the base carriage. The ring gear assembly will include: (i) two half ring sections, each having at least one gear track; (ii) a ring gear mount attaching each of the half ring sections to the base carriage, where the ring gear mounts allow the half ring sections to separate and guide the half ring sections into mating engagement. The system further includes at least one weld head assembly mounted on the ring gear assembly. The weld head assembly includes: i) a welding torch; ii) a torch positioner, and iii) a position sensor. A system controller is programmed to control at least the carriage positioning mechanism and the weld head assembly in order to perform the steps of: (i) setting a velocity of the base carriage to approximate the pipe joint's lateral movement in order to maintain the position of the weld head assembly approximately at the pipe joint; and (ii) adjusting a path of the welding torch to accommodate a geometry of the pipe joint as detected by the position sensor. | 08-04-2011 |
20140034714 | Ring Gear Based Welding System - A method of welding a pipe section in a ring-based welding system, wherein the welding system comprises: (i) an adjustable ring gear mount; (ii) a ring gear assembly positioned on the adjustable ring gear mount, the ring gear assembly having an inner diameter and a center point; and (iii) at least one weld head assembly mounted on the ring gear assembly. The method includes steps of: (a) positioning the pipe section within the ring gear assembly, the pipe section having an object attached the pipe section which enlarges a cross-sectional profile of the pipe section; (b) moving the pipe section through the ring gear assembly in a direction substantially parallel to the pipe section's longitudinal axis; (c) operating the adjustable ring gear mount to move the center point of the ring gear assembly relative to the pipe center point in a plane substantially orthogonal to the pipe section's longitudinal axis; and (d) moving the attached object through the ring gear assembly while the ring gear assembly remains an enclosed circular structure. | 02-06-2014 |
Christopher Stewart, Saint Jo, TX US
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20140292042 | TRAY TABLE STRUCTURE - Described are tray table assemblies comprising a table body including a frame. The frame is formed of an upper bar and a lower bar that connect a pair of slide guides, wherein the upper bar, the lower bar, and the pair of slide guides are integrally formed as a single piece. | 10-02-2014 |
Christopher H. Stewart, Houston, TX US
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20100180338 | Multi-Domain Computer Password Management - A computer system has first and second password-protectable domains. The first domain has a multi-domain password manager for determining whether a password candidate is valid for both the first domain and the second domain. If so, the password manager submits the password candidate to the second domain. | 07-15-2010 |
20130185583 | DISTRIBUTING INFORMATION - Example embodiments disclosed herein relate to distributing information. A set of information about components of a computing device is retrieved from a low-level system of the computing device. Programs are determined to be sent data based on the set of information. | 07-18-2013 |
20130232510 | PROXY FOR ACCESSING A MIDDLEWARE SUBSYSTEM - A first application is constrained from calling a middleware subsystem, where the middleware subsystem is able to access at least one feature selected from among a basic input/output system (BIOS) and hardware. The first application accesses the middleware system through a proxy, where accessing the middleware subsystem allows the first application to communicate with the at least one feature. | 09-05-2013 |
Colin Stewart, Houston, TX US
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20140299552 | DISINFECTING WATER USED IN A FRACTURING OPERATION - A process for disinfecting a treatment fluid is disclosed, including the step of admixing an aqueous solution comprising two or more oxidants generated via electrolysis of a salt solution with a treatment fluid. The mixed oxidants may be generated on site, using a containerized system. | 10-09-2014 |
Coy Stewart, Carrollton, TX US
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20150050623 | ADAPTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS - A system and method for training a student employ a simulation station that displays output to the student and receives input. The computer system has a rules engine operating on it and computer accessible data storage storing (i) learning object data including learning objects configured to provide interaction with the student at the simulation system and (ii) rule data defining a plurality of rules accessed by the rules engine. The rules data includes, for each rule, respective (a) if-portion data defining a condition of data and (o) then-portion data defining an action to be performed at the simulation station. The rules engine causes the computer system to perform the action when the condition of data is present in the data storage. For at least some of the rules, the action comprises output of one of the learning objects so as to interact with the student. The system may be networked with middleware and adapters that map data received over the network to rules engine memory. | 02-19-2015 |
Curt Stewart, Austin, TX US
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20110031289 | WRIST WORN ELECTRONIC DEVICE HOLDER - A device for supporting an electronic device is disclosed and may include a wrist wrap. The wrist wrap may include an interior wrist wrap layer and an exterior wrist wrap layer. The device may also include at least one spring metal strip that may be disposed between the interior wrist wrap layer and the exterior wrist wrap layer. Further, the device may include at least one exterior fastener disposed on the exterior wrist wrap layer. The at least one exterior fastener may be configured to receive a fastener on a device engagement housing, a fastener on a portable electronic device, or a combination thereof. | 02-10-2011 |
Curt Stewart, Leander, TX US
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20140352349 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANIPULATING THE TEMPERATURE OF A FLUID - An apparatus includes a container having an interior configured to contain a beverage, and a base configured to support the container on a support surface. A first coupler is mounted to the container. A pod having a second coupler is configured to couple with the first coupler while the pod is located in the interior of the container. The pod physically contacts the beverage and can be configured to rotate within the container. | 12-04-2014 |
Daniel W. Stewart, Helotes, TX US
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20150377188 | Powertrain for Hybrid Vehicle Having Dedicated EGR - Various methods and systems may be used to provide recirculated engine exhaust to an engine of a hybrid powertrain. It is assumed that the engine is equipped with a dedicated EGR loop. At least one cylinder is operated as a dedicated exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cylinder, such that all exhaust of that cylinder is recirculated to the fresh air intake of the engine via the EGR loop. One or more cylinders are operated as main cylinders, such that exhaust from those cylinders exits the engine to the atmosphere. The engine itself is operable for at least part of its operation in a decoupled mode in which the dedicated EGR cylinder is mechanically decoupled from the engine crankshaft. During this decoupled mode, the dedicated EGR cylinder powers a generator. The main cylinders are operable exclusively to provide power to the crankshaft. | 12-31-2015 |
David Stewart, El Paso, TX US
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20130269248 | Seed Panel - A method of forming a plantable structure involves providing a substrate element, a release layer spaced from the substrate element, an adhesive layer disposed between the substrate element and the release layer, and at least one seed abutting the adhesive layer. The seed(s) is/are coupled to the substrate element through the adhesive layer. The method further comprises removing the release layer from the composite article, and adhering a remaining portion of the composite article to a secondary article. The remaining portion of the secondary article comprises the substrate element, the adhesive layer disposed on the substrate element, and the seed(s) abutting the adhesive layer. Also disclosed herein are a method of planting at least one seed with a composite article, a packaging structure, a method of forming a packaging structure, and a method of planting at least one seed. | 10-17-2013 |
David Harris Stewart, Houston, TX US
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20090104386 | ORIENTED NANOFIBERS EMBEDDED IN A POLYMER MATRIX - A method of forming a composite of embedded nanofibers in a polymer matrix is disclosed. The method includes incorporating nanofibers in a plastic matrix forming agglomerates, and uniformly distributing the nanofibers by exposing the agglomerates to hydrodynamic stresses. The hydrodynamic said stresses force the agglomerates to break apart. In combination or additionally elongational flow is used to achieve small diameters and alignment. A nanofiber reinforced polymer composite system is disclosed. The system includes a plurality of nanofibers that are embedded in polymer matrices in micron size fibers. A method for producing nanotube continuous fibers is disclosed. Nanofibers are fibrils with diameters 100 nm, multiwall nanotubes, single wall nanotubes and their various functionalized and derivatized forms. The method includes mixing a nanofiber in a polymer; and inducing an orientation of the nanofibers that enables the nanofibers to be used to enhance mechanical, thermal and electrical properties. Orientation is induced by high shear mixing and elongational flow, singly or in combination. The polymer may be removed from said nanofibers, leaving micron size fibers of aligned nanofibers. | 04-23-2009 |
David Ralph Stewart, Richmond, TX US
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20110185807 | MONITORING SYSTEM FOR WELL CASING - A system for use in a wellbore, comprises a length of casing, a structure that is configured to deform with deformation of the casing, said structure being affixed to the length of casing at substantially the same radial position along the length of casing, and a sensing device that is configured to measure deformation of the structure, said device comprising a plurality of sensors that are distributed with respect to at least one of the length of said structure and the periphery of said structure. | 08-04-2011 |
20120132007 | USE OF FIBER OPTICS TO MONITOR CEMENT QUALITY | 05-31-2012 |
20120136577 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING CORROSION IN A WELL | 05-31-2012 |
20150176391 | MONITORING SYSTEM FOR WELL CASING - A system for use in a wellbore, comprises a length of casing, a structure that is configured to deform with deformation of the casing, said structure being affixed to the length of casing at substantially the same radial position along the length of casing, and a sensing device that is configured to measure deformation of the structure, said device comprising a plurality of sensors that are distributed with respect to at least one of the length of said structure and the periphery of said structure. | 06-25-2015 |
Donald R. Stewart, Fort Worth, TX US
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20100048573 | Methods of Inhibiting Bacterial Virulence and Compounds Relating Thereto - The present invention relates to compounds and methods for the treatment of bacterial infections. Because their mechanism of action does not involve killing of bacteria or inhibiting their growth, the potential for these compounds to induce drug resistance in bacteria is minimized. Through inhibiting bacterial virulence, the present invention provides a novel means of treating bacterial infections. | 02-25-2010 |
Elizabeth Costner Stewart, Dallas, TX US
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20150221524 | SLOPED PHOTORESIST EDGES FOR DEFECT REDUCTION FOR METAL DRY ETCH PROCESSES - A method of etching a metal containing layer including a metal including material includes providing a substrate including a top semiconductor surface having the metal containing layer thereon. A photoresist pattern is formed from a photoresist layer on the metal containing layer including forming sloped edge regions of the photoresist layer, wherein the sloped edge regions have an average angle over a full length of the sloped edge regions of from ten (10) to fifty (50) degrees. The metal containing layer is dry etched using the photoresist pattern, wherein the sloped edge regions of the photoresist layer reduce deposition and growth of an etch byproduct including the metal including material into sidewalls of the photoresist layer (metal/polymer sidewall defect) as compared to a conventional vertical (or near-vertical) edge of the photoresist layer. | 08-06-2015 |
Glenn Stewart, Carrollton, TX US
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20100148673 | LED Replacement Light For Fluorescent Lighting Fixtures - An LED replacement light for a fluorescent lighting fixture. The replacement light assembly includes a metal housing for heat dissipation and structural support. A standard plug for mating with the original lighting fixture connector is provided to allow direct replacement of an existing fluorescent light bulb. A control circuit having a power supply, a current controller, and a current sensor converts the fluorescent lamp power supply output to an output sufficient to drive the LEDs. The current controller generates a variable pulse width waveform for powering the LEDs, and a current sensor circuit regulates the flow of current through the LEDs. High-brightness LEDs are utilized and are spaced sufficiently apart to provide fewer point-sources of light while retaining overall equivalent luminance. A glare shield controls the light pattern emanating from the LEDs to direct the pattern illumination. | 06-17-2010 |
Guy A. Stewart, Leander, TX US
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20130246800 | Enhancing Security of Sensor Data for a System Via an Embedded Controller - System and method for securing sensor data in a computer system that includes a host processor and memory that stores an operating system, and an embedded controller coupled to the host processor. The embedded processor receives sensor data for a user from at least one sensor, and encrypts and/or digitally signs the sensor data, thereby generating protected sensor data, or performs pattern recognition on the sensor data, thereby generating user identification data. The embedded processor then sends the protected sensor data or the user identification data to the operating system or another process coupled to the computer system. The protected sensor data or the user identification data are used for secure transmission of the sensor data. | 09-19-2013 |
Ian C. Stewart, Houston, TX US
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20120245294 | Olefin Triblock Polymers via Ring-Opening Metathesis Polymerization - This invention relates to a composition comprising a multiblock polyolefin represented by the formula: | 09-27-2012 |
20120316302 | Catalyst Systems Comprising Multiple Non-Coordinating Anion Activators and Methods for Polymerization Therewith - This invention relates to a method to polymerize olefins comprising contacting olefins with a catalyst system comprising a transition metal catalyst compound and: 1) at least two NCA activators represented by the formula: Z | 12-13-2012 |
20130085232 | Dynamic Modulation of Metallocene Catalysts - This invention relates to a process to alter comonomer distribution in a copolymer (as compared to a copolymer made absent the Lewis base modifier) comprising contacting ethylene and one or more C | 04-04-2013 |
20130131294 | Amidinate Catalyst Compounds, Process for Their Use and Polymers Produced Therefrom - This invention relates to a method to polymerize olefins comprising contacting olefins with an amidinate catalyst compound, a chain transfer agent and an activator, where the amidinate catalyst compound is represented by the formula: (amindinate) | 05-23-2013 |
20140088266 | Oxygenation of Vinyl-Terminated Macromonomers - This invention relates to relates to a polyolefin composition comprising one or more of the following formulae: | 03-27-2014 |
20140088277 | Functionalized Resins Obtained Via Olefin Metathesis - This invention relates to a reaction product obtained by contacting a polymer comprising units derived from dicyclopentadiene with a vinyl terminated macromonomer, a vinyl monomer or a vinylene monomer, in the presence of a metathesis catalyst, where the vinyl monomer or vinylene monomer is represented by the formula: | 03-27-2014 |
20140213732 | Preparation of Bottlebrush Polymers via Ring-Opening Metathesis Polymerization - This invention relates to a reaction product obtained by ring-opening metathesis polymerization of norbornene ketones functionalized with the residual portion of a vinyl terminated macromonomer. | 07-31-2014 |
20140316085 | Process of Producing Polyolefins Using Metallocene Polymerization Catalysts and Copolymers Therefrom - An ethylene copolymer, a Group 4 transition metal catalyst compound, and methods for polymerization using such a compound, said compound represented by the formula: (L) | 10-23-2014 |
20150141590 | Process to Produce Polymers from Pyridyldiamido Transition Metal Complexes and Use Thereof - Processes to produce ethylene copolymers using pyridyldiamido transition metal complexes, a chain transfer agent, and an activator are disclosed. | 05-21-2015 |
James Edward Stewart, Andrews, TX US
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20090152046 | EXTENDABLE LADDER FOR TRAILER, MOTOR HOME, OR OTHER VEHICLE - The invention relates to an extendable ladder configured to extend a second ladder segment relative to a first ladder segment. The ladder includes a first ladder segment, a second ladder segment, and at least two slider cups. When the ladder is mounted to a surface, the ladder can be moved from a generally vertical orientation to an angled orientation of between greater than 60 degrees and approximately 90 degrees away from the horizontal reference. The ladder may be mounted to one or more of a vehicle, a building, and a piece of equipment. The vehicle may be one or more of a trailer, recreational vehicle, truck, and bus. | 06-18-2009 |
James S. Stewart, Austin, TX US
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20130113618 | MULTIPATH TRANSPORT DATA AND CONTROL SIGNALING - An example of a method for illuminating intelligent road markers to identify the location of a road user according to the disclosure includes: receiving a position identification message at a first intelligent road marker from a position identification unit associated with a road user; selecting one or more intelligent road markers proximate to the road user in response to the position identification message; and illuminating the selected one or more intelligent road markers to identify the presence of the road user on the road. | 05-09-2013 |
Jeffrey L. Stewart, Whitehouse, TX US
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20100050756 | Drain Pan Level Monitoring System - A drain pan level monitoring system of an air conditioning system comprises a level sensor that generates a level sensor output signal related to a sensed level of condensation buildup within a drain pan. A method of monitoring a liquid level buildup in a drain pan of an air handling unit comprises determining a level of liquid buildup in the drain pan and determining whether an action should be taken in response to the determined level of liquid buildup by comparing the determined level of liquid buildup to a predetermined value. A method of preventing liquid overflow of a drain pan of an air handling unit comprises monitoring a pressure related to a liquid level buildup within the drain pan and taking an action when the pressure meets a predetermined criteria. | 03-04-2010 |
20110100051 | Air Handling Unit With Mixed-Flow Blower - An air handling unit has a cabinet forming a duct, a mixed-flow blower assembly configured to provide airflow through the duct, and a refrigeration coil assembly disposed within the cabinet and downstream of the mixed-flow blower assembly. Another air handling unit has a cabinet forming a duct having a generally downstream direction and a blower assembly to provide airflow through the duct. The blower assembly may have an axis of rotation generally parallel to the downstream direction and the blower assembly may be configured to primarily expel air in a direction that has a directional component that extends radially away from the axis of rotation. | 05-05-2011 |
20110232861 | Air Handling Unit With Integral Inner Wall Features - An air handling unit has an interior wall configured to selectively retain a removable component of the air handling unit. An air handling unit has an interior wall configured as a drain pan. An air handling unit has an outer skin joined to the interior wall, an insulator disposed between the interior wall and the outer skin, and the interior wall has a mounting channel configured to selectively retain a removable component of the air handling unit. | 09-29-2011 |
20110237177 | Modular Air Handling Unit - An air handling unit has a first modular cabinet comprising a first profile, a second modular cabinet comprising a second profile that is complementary to the first profile, and the first profile comprises an alignment feature. An air handling unit has a heat exchanger cabinet comprising a first profile, a blower cabinet comprising a second profile complementary to the first profile, a first connector system disposed at least partially on each of the heat exchanger cabinet and the blower cabinet, and the first connector system is operable to releasably secure the first profile to the second profile. An air handling unit has a first modular cabinet comprising a first portion of a first connection system and a second modular cabinet comprising a second portion of the first connection system. A component of the first portion may be least partially received within the second portion. | 09-29-2011 |
20120205077 | HVAC System with Multipurpose Cabinet for Auxiliary Heat Transfer Components - An HVAC system having an airflow path, a primary heat exchanger disposed along the airflow path, wherein the airflow path at least partially passes through the primary heat exchanger, and a multipurpose cabinet selectively configurable between at least a first configuration for housing a first type of auxiliary heat transfer component and a second configuration for housing a second type of auxiliary heat transfer component, wherein the airflow path at least partially passes through the multipurpose cabinet. | 08-16-2012 |
20120276836 | Blower Assembly - An air handling unit has a blower assembly, a first interior zone, and a second interior zone and the blower assembly physically separates the first interior zone from the second interior zone. A method includes providing a cabinet configured to receive a blower assembly, inserting a blower assembly into the air duct, and closing a cabinet door of the cabinet, wherein upon closing the cabinet door, the primary air flow path from a location within the cabinet downstream of the blower assembly to a location within the cabinet upstream of the blower assembly is through a blower housing of the blower assembly. A blower assembly has a blower housing comprising at least one air inlet and at least one air outlet and a blower deck extending from the outlet, wherein the blower deck comprises at least one substantially flat component having a substantially orthogonal wall extending from the flat component. | 11-01-2012 |
Jeffrey Lee Stewart, Whitehouse, TX US
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20150285516 | Protective Housing Structure - A protective housing structure for a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system comprises a first end and a second end with a centerline extending there between. The protecting housing structure includes a cover section that is located between the first end and second end. The cover section comprises a dome-shaped top panel that is rigidly attached to a first sidewall and a second sidewall. | 10-08-2015 |
Jeremy Carl Stewart, Dallas, TX US
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20130247419 | Footwear With Enhanced Toe Post - According to the various embodiments of the present disclosure, footwear with an enhanced toe post is provided. In an exemplary embodiment, the footwear may comprise a sole portion to support and protect a wearer's foot, a strap portion attached to the sole to bind the footwear to a wearer's foot, and at least one toe post passing between a wearer's toes constructed at least partially of memory foam or other cushioning materials. | 09-26-2013 |
John D. Stewart, Friendswood, TX US
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20130137836 | Methods for Removing Polymer Skins from Reactor Walls - Methods for removing polymer skins or build-up from reactor walls in polymerization reactor systems containing a loop slurry reactor are disclosed. Such methods can employ removing some or all of the comonomer from the reactor system in combination with increasing the polymerization temperature of the loop slurry reactor. | 05-30-2013 |
20150045521 | Methods for Controlling Dual Catalyst Olefin Polymerizations With An Alcohol Compound - Methods for controlling properties of an olefin polymer using an alcohol compound are disclosed. The MI and the HLMI of the polymer can be decreased, and the Mw and the Mz of the polymer can be increased, via the addition of the alcohol compound. | 02-12-2015 |
20150133612 | Methods of Controlling Dual Catalyst Olefin Polymerizations With An Alcohol Compound - Methods for controlling properties of an olefin polymer using an alcohol compound are disclosed. The MI and the HLMI of the polymer can be decreased, and the Mw and the Mz of the polymer can be increased, via the addition of the alcohol compound. | 05-14-2015 |
Jonathan Stewart, Houston, TX US
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20090316527 | IDENTIFICATION AND SUPPRESSION OF MULTIPLES IN OCEAN BOTTOM SEISMIC DATA - A method for identifying and suppressing water column reverberations (“multiple reflections”) in two-component ocean bottom seismic data is disclosed. The method involves processing the hydrophone (P) data and the geophone (Z) data separately to produce two stacked images of the subsurface. Analyzing the stacked P-image and the stacked Z-image together can be used to identify multiple reflections. Analyzing the stacked P-image and the stacked Z-image together with an image of the subsurface created from hydrophone and geophone data combined in the usual way (PZ-image) can be used to identify residual multiples in the PZ image. The stacked P and Z images can be combined using an existing PZ combination technique to suppress multiples. The efficiency of the PZ combination technique at suppressing multiples is increased because of the higher signal-to-noise ratio of stacked data. | 12-24-2009 |
20110015912 | Transport Property Data Calculated From Derivative Seismic Rock Property Data For Transport Modeling - At least one transport property for a subsurface region is calculated from derivative seismic data by generating a model relating at least one derivative seismic rock property of a subsurface region to at least one transport property for the subsurface region. At least one transport property is calculated by applying the generated transport property model. Transport phenomena may be simulated with a transport model using at least one transport property generated by applying the model. A model describing evolution of the at least one transport property may be generated within the subsurface region over time, e.g., to facilitate basin modeling of the subsurface region. | 01-20-2011 |
Kendal L. Stewart, Dripping Springs, TX US
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20100210582 | METHOD AND COMPOSITION FOR TREATING PATIENTS WITH A HIGH RISK OF DEVELOPING NEURO-IMMUNE DISORDERS OR DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS, IDENTIFIED THROUGH THE UTILIZATION OF LOW HOMOCYSTEINE OR ITS PRECURSORS/METABOLITES, AS THE PREDICTOR OF SUCH RISK - A method for predicting the likelihood of developing ASD and ASD-related diseases in a subject is disclosed. The method includes the steps of measuring the level of homocysteine, a homocysteine precursor or a homocysteine metabolite in the subject and evaluating the likelihood of developing ASD and ASD-related diseases based on the result of measurement. A subject is deemed to have a high risk of developing ASD and ASD-related diseases if the level of homocysteine, the homocysteine precursor or the homocysteine metabolite in the subject is at or below a threshold level. Also disclosed are a composition for reducing the risk of developing ASD, ASD-related diseases and adult neurological abnormalities and a method for determining a vaccination schedule in a subject. | 08-19-2010 |
Kenneth Stewart, Coppell, TX US
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20120293587 | THERMAL INK JET PRINTHEAD - A thermal inkjet printhead may include a substrate and a resistive layer. A thermal resistor may be formed in the resistive layer. A first metal layer may be between the substrate and a resistive layer having a thickness to form a power bus. A dielectric layer may be between the first metal layer and the resistive layer. | 11-22-2012 |
Kenneth J. Stewart, Coppell, TX US
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20140354735 | METHOD OF MAKING INKJET PRINT HEADS HAVING INKJET CHAMBERS AND ORIFICES FORMED IN A WAFER AND RELATED DEVICES - A method of making inkjet print heads may include forming recesses in a first surface of a first wafer to define inkjet chambers. The method may also include forming openings extending from a second surface of the first wafer through to respective ones of the inkjet chambers to define inkjet orifices. The method may further include forming a second wafer including ink heaters, and joining the first and second wafers together so that the ink heaters are aligned within respective inkjet chambers to thereby define the inkjet print heads. | 12-04-2014 |
20140354736 | METHOD OF MAKING INKJET PRINT HEADS BY FILLING RESIDUAL SLOTTED RECESSES AND RELATED DEVICES - A method of making an inkjet print head may include forming, by sawing with a rotary saw blade, continuous slotted recesses in a first surface of a wafer. The continuous slotted recesses may be arranged in parallel, spaced apart relation, and each continuous slotted recess may extend continuously across the first surface. The method may further include forming discontinuous slotted recesses in a second surface of the wafer to be aligned and coupled in communication with the continuous slotted recesses to define alternating through-wafer channels and slotted recess portions. The method may further include selectively filling the residual slotted recess portions to define through-wafer ink channels. | 12-04-2014 |
20140356990 | METHODS OF MAKING INKJET PRINT HEADS USING A SACRIFICIAL SUBSTRATE LAYER - A method of making inkjet print heads may include forming a first wafer including a sacrificial substrate layer, and a first dielectric layer thereon having first openings therein defining inkjet orifices. The method may also include forming a second wafer having inkjet chambers defined thereon, and joining the first and second wafers together so that each inkjet orifice is aligned with a respective inkjet chamber. The method may further include removing the sacrificial substrate layer thereby defining the inkjet print heads. | 12-04-2014 |
20140356991 | METHODS OF MAKING AN INKJET PRINT HEAD BY SAWING DISCONTINUOUS SLOTTED RECESSES - A method of making an inkjet print head may include forming, by sawing with a rotary saw blade, first discontinuous slotted recesses in a first surface of a wafer. The first discontinuous slotted recesses may be arranged in parallel, spaced apart relation. The method may further include forming, by sawing with the rotary saw blade, second discontinuous slotted recesses in a second surface of the wafer aligned and coupled in communication with the first continuous slotted recesses to define through-wafer channels. In another embodiment, the first and second plurality of discontinuous recesses may be formed by respective first and second rotary saw blades. | 12-04-2014 |
Lee Martin Stewart, Austin, TX US
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20120221433 | 3D Click to Buy - An e-commerce method, comprising: providing a plurality of interactive 3D models in a data storage device, at least one said 3D model for each of a plurality of products. The 3D models including parametric data for rendering a 3D image of a selected product; providing Rendering Engine software receiving parametric data from the 3D models and rendering a 3D image on a display on a client side workstation. The Rendering Engine software executing on a client side or a server side workstation. The user specifies search criteria for searching for a selected product whose 3D model is stored on the data storage device. The search software returns a list of products matching the search criteria and prompts the user to select one said product. The Rendering Engine renders a 3D image of the product using the 3D model, and prompts the user to interact with the 3D model. | 08-30-2012 |
20140019299 | 3D CLICK TO BUY - An e-commerce method related to ordering from interactive 3D model(s). The 3D models includes parametric data and metadata. A software enables a user to specify search criteria for a selected product among a plurality of products whose 3D models are stored on the data storage device. The search software returns a list of product(s) matching the search criteria. The user selects a product and the 3D model of the selected product is streamed to the user software. The 3D model is then displayed to the user, who now can interact with said 3D model by selecting, hovering over, or decomposing said 3D model to reveal parts or subassemblies of the product in one or more stages of decomposition. Finally, e-commerce software communicates with said user software allowing the user to initiate an ecommerce transaction with respect to the parts or subassemblies depicted in said 3D model of said selected product. | 01-16-2014 |
20140201029 | 3D Click to Buy - An e-commerce method, comprising: providing a plurality of interactive 3D models in a data storage device, at least one said 3D model for each of a plurality of products. The 3D models including parametric data for rendering a 3D image of a selected product; providing Rendering Engine software receiving parametric data from the 3D models and rendering a 3D image on a display on a client side workstation. The Rendering Engine software executing on a client side or a server side workstation. The user specifies search criteria for searching for a selected product whose 3D model is stored on the data storage device. The search software returns a list of products matching the search criteria and prompts the user to select one said product. The Rendering Engine renders a 3D image of the product using the 3D model, and prompts the user to interact with the 3D model. | 07-17-2014 |
20150112835 | 3D IMAGING - The 3D models includes parametric data and metadata. A software enables a user to specify search criteria for a selected product among a plurality of products whose 3D models are stored on the data storage device. The search software returns a list of product(s) matching the search criteria. The user selects a product and the 3D model of the selected product is streamed to the user software. The 3D model is then displayed to the user, who now can interact with the 3D model by selecting, hovering over, or decomposing the 3D model to reveal parts or subassemblies of the product in one or more stages of decomposition. Finally, e-commerce software communicates with the user software allowing the user to initiate an ecommerce transaction with respect to the parts or subassemblies depicted in the 3D model of the selected product. | 04-23-2015 |
Mark Stewart, Pearland, TX US
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20150231586 | REACTOR AND FEED DISTRIBUTION ASSEMBLY - Embodiments include a reactor and feed distribution assembly. The reactor and feed distribution assembly can include a reactor vessel, a gaseous feed conduit, a catalyst feed conduit, a catalyst feed conduit housing, and a catalyst backflow diverter. | 08-20-2015 |
Mark Allan Stewart, Mckinney, TX US
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20130132287 | MODEL-BASED SCORING OF COMPARABLE PROPERTIES BASED UPON THEIR APPROPRIATENESS FOR USE AS COMPARABLES FOR A SUBJECT PROPERTY - Automatically rating comparable properties by accessing property data and comparable assessment information, in which a regression is performed, on to model the relationship between the comparable-appropriateness of the property data and explanatory variables. A set of comparable-appropriateness values for each of the plurality of comparable properties based upon differences in the explanatory variables between the subject property and each of the plurality of comparable properties are chosen and an assessment is outputted. | 05-23-2013 |
Mark Randall Stewart, Abilene, TX US
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20150026965 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REBALANCING GENERATOR ROTOR IN-SITU - A system for rebalancing a generator rotor includes a temporary bearing shield configured to support a non-drive end of the generator rotor, and a pony motor assembly configured for attachment to a drive end of the generator rotor. The pony motor assembly is configured to rotate the generator rotor during a rebalancing operation. The temporary bearing shield and the pony motor assembly enable the generator rotor to be rotated during an in-situ rebalancing operation. | 01-29-2015 |
20150059163 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CENTERING WYE RING IN-SITU - A wye ring centering system and method are provided. The system includes a plurality of rollers configured for contacting a wye ring, and a plurality of mounting fasteners configured for supporting the plurality of rollers. Each of the mounting fasteners is configured to pass through a fan hub. The plurality of rollers and the plurality of mounting fasteners are distributed at substantially equal intervals around the fan hub. The wye ring is placed over the plurality of rollers to center the wye ring around a shaft. | 03-05-2015 |
Mark W. Stewart, Pearland, TX US
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20140200385 | REACTIVATING PROPANE DEHYDROGENATION CATALYST - Increase propane dehydrogenation activity of a partially deactivated dehydrogenation catalyst by heating the partially deactivated catalyst to a temperature of at least | 07-17-2014 |
20150298037 | Process and Apparatus for Minimizing Attrition of Catalyst Particles - An improved process and an improved apparatus for minimizing attrition of catalyst particles, especially propane dehydrogenation catalyst particles, entrained in a combined flow of such particles and an entraining gas in a catalyst recovery means during separation of such particles from the entraining gas, by use of a pre-treatment step in which the combined flow is at a rate between 7.6 and 15.2 meters per second are provided. | 10-22-2015 |
Mark William Stewart, Pearland, TX US
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20120101320 | PROCESS TO PREPARE OLEFINS FROM ALIPHATIC ALCOHOLS - A process to prepare an olefin from its corresponding alcohol is improved by reacting, under reaction conditions including a first temperature, an aliphatic alcohol and, optionally, diluent water, to form a reaction product including at least a dialkyl ether. The product is then reacted again, under higher temperature to complete the dehydration of the dialkyl ether to the desired olefin. This process is particularly suitable to prepare ethene from ethyl alcohol. The stepped temperature scheme serves to reduce the formation of byproduct aldehydes, which in turn reduces coke formation, fouling, and the need to handle large amounts of water, thereby lowering energy and capital costs. | 04-26-2012 |
Michael Stewart, Houston, TX US
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20090042136 | Carbon Nanotube-Silicon Composite Structures and Methods for Making Same - The present invention is directed toward methods of attaching or grafting carbon nanotubes (CNTs) to silicon or other surfaces, wherein such attaching or grafting occurs via functional groups on either or both of the CNTs and silicon surface. The present invention is also directed to the novel compositions produced by such methods. Previous work by Applicants has demonstrated covalent attachment of arenes via aryldiazonium salts to Si (hydride passivated single crystal or poly Si; <111> or <100>, p-doped, n-doped or intrinsic), GaAs, and Pd surfaces. In the case of Si, this provides a direct arene-Si bond with no intervening oxide. Applicants have also reported on the use of aryldiazonium salts for the direct covalent linkage of arenes to single wall carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) where the nanotubes can exist either as bundles or individual structures (when surfactant-wrapped). In some embodiments, the present invention is directed to a merger of these two technologies to afford the covalent attachment of individualized (unroped) SWNTs to Si surfaces. | 02-12-2009 |
Michael Stewart, Spring, TX US
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20140182947 | CUTTING INSERT FOR PERCUSSION DRILL BIT - A cutting insert for a percussion hammer bit. The cutting insert includes a base portion for coupling to a bit face of the percussion hammer bit. An extension portion is coupled to the base portion and axially offset therefrom along a longitudinal axis extending through the base portion and the extension portion. The extension portion includes at least three lobes that are circumferentially offset from one another around the longitudinal axis. The lobes extend axially away from the base portion, and the lobes extend radially outward from the longitudinal axis. | 07-03-2014 |
20140183798 | MANUFACTURE OF CUTTING ELEMENTS HAVING LOBES - An apparatus for forming a cutting insert. The apparatus may include compression device having a first sleeve with a bore therein. The first sleeve may receive a substantially hollow can. A plurality of solid particulates may be positioned within the can, and a substrate material or other punch may also be positioned in the can. A forming device of the compression device may be located adjacent an end of the can in which the solid particulates are located. The forming device may include at least one protrusion extending from an inner surface thereof into the bore. The protrusion may be adapted to deform the can while also forming the plurality of solid particulates into a solid mass having one or more reliefs and one or more lobes therein. | 07-03-2014 |
20140183800 | MANUFACTURE OF CUTTING ELEMENTS HAVING LOBES - An apparatus for forming a cutting insert may include a compression device having a sleeve with a bore. The sleeve may receive a substantially hollow can. Solid particulates may be positioned within the can, and a substrate material or other punch may also be positioned in the can. A forming device adjacent an end of the can in which the solid particulates are located may include at least one protrusion extending into the bore. The protrusion may be adapted to deform the can while also forming the plurality of solid particulates into a solid mass having one or more reliefs and/or lobes. A method may include pressing the solid particulates while within a can to form a solid mass having one or more reliefs or lobes. An HPHT process may be performed to bond the solid mass to a substrate material. | 07-03-2014 |
20150144405 | CUTTER BLOCK FOR A DOWNHOLE UNDERREAMER - A downhole tool has a body with a bore formed at least partially therethrough. A cutter block may be coupled to the body and move radially outward from the body in response to an increased pressure in the bore. The cutter block may include an outer surface that transitions from a first portion to a second portion, with the first portion being downhole of the second portion. A radius of curvature between the first and second portions may be less than about 7 cm. The second portion or a line tangential thereto may be oriented at an angle from about 60° to about 120° with respect to a central longitudinal axis of the body. A plurality of cutting elements may be disposed on the outer surface of the cutter block. At least one of the cutting elements may be disposed at least partially on the first or second portion of the outer surface. | 05-28-2015 |
Michael L. Stewart, Spring, TX US
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20150259988 | CUTTING ELEMENTS HAVING NON-PLANAR SURFACES AND DOWNHOLE CUTTING TOOLS USING SUCH CUTTING ELEMENTS - A cutting element may include a substrate, an upper surface of the substrate including a crest, the crest transitioning into a depressed region, and an ultrahard layer on the upper surface, thereby forming a non-planar interface between the ultrahard layer and the substrate. A top surface of the ultrahard layer includes a cutting crest extending along at least a portion of a diameter of the cutting element, the top surface having a portion extending laterally away from the cutting crest having a lesser height than a peak of the cutting crest. | 09-17-2015 |
Nigel Stewart, Austin, TX US
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20140189544 | WEB-BASED GRAPHICS DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD OF GRAPHICS PROGRAM INTERACTION THEREWITH - A web-based graphics development system for developing a graphics application and a method of debugging a graphics application. One embodiment of the graphics development system includes: (1) a web server application configured to host at least one graphics library and linkable to the graphics application, and (2) a client configured to gain access to and interact with the graphics application through a web browser application couplable to the web server application over a network. | 07-03-2014 |
Pearson James Stewart, Rowlett, TX US
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20150127638 | AUTOMATIC SELECTION OF AN INTERMEDIATE DATING LOCATION - In an example, a system and method are disclosed for providing functionality for two users of a matching service, such as an online dating service, to identify a midpoint at which they may conveniently meet. User locations may be based on exact coordinates, or may be more generalized, such as by zip code or city. A midpoint is identified, which may be a geographic center, or which may be a relatively-centralized place of interest. In some cases, a plurality of potential meeting locations are displayed and are ranked for the user. | 05-07-2015 |
Peter L. Stewart, Plano, TX US
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20100088310 | Method And System For Automating Data Queries During Discontinuous Communications - In accordance with one embodiment, a method includes receiving a query request comprising geospatial filter criteria. The query request may be received from a mobile client computing system capable of displaying query results as overlays on a digital map. The digital map may be stored at the mobile client computing system and the query results may be stored at a server. First and second portions of the query results may be wirelessly transmitted from the server to the mobile client computing system. The first and second portions may be transmitted during first and second communication sessions between the mobile client computing system and the server. The first and second communication sessions may occur during respective time intervals temporally separated from each other by a gap interval. The client may be capable of concatenating the transmitted first and second portions of the query results. | 04-08-2010 |
Richard Alan Stewart, Canton, TX US
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20120273553 | Systems and Methods For Joining Metal - A metal joining system having a first burner assembly configured to selectively heat a first zone and an assembly support at least partially vertically lower than at least a portion of the first heat zone and a first hood vertically above at least a portion of the assembly support. | 11-01-2012 |
Robert Gail Stewart, Andrews, TX US
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20090152046 | EXTENDABLE LADDER FOR TRAILER, MOTOR HOME, OR OTHER VEHICLE - The invention relates to an extendable ladder configured to extend a second ladder segment relative to a first ladder segment. The ladder includes a first ladder segment, a second ladder segment, and at least two slider cups. When the ladder is mounted to a surface, the ladder can be moved from a generally vertical orientation to an angled orientation of between greater than 60 degrees and approximately 90 degrees away from the horizontal reference. The ladder may be mounted to one or more of a vehicle, a building, and a piece of equipment. The vehicle may be one or more of a trailer, recreational vehicle, truck, and bus. | 06-18-2009 |
20120090919 | EXTENDABLE LADDER FOR BOAT TRAILER OR OTHER TRAILER TO ACCESS AN ELEVATED SURFACE - The invention relates to a ladder that is configured to be mounted to a boat trailer to allow access to a boat carried on the trailer. The ladder includes a pair of first vertically oriented bars, a pair of second bars and a pair of third bars. The pair of first, vertically oriented bars have a length defined between a first end and a second end, an inner cavity passing between the first end and the second end, at least two sides, and a slot in one of the sides extending from the first end in the direction of the second end. The pair of second bars have a first end and a second end, an inner cavity passing between the first end and the second end, at least two side, and a slot in one of the sides extending from the first end in the direction of the second end, the first end of the first bars and the second end of the second bars being connected such that the second end of the second bars can move along the length of the first bars between an extended position in which the first end of the second bars is a distance away from the first bars and a retracted position in which the first end and the second end of the second bars are adjacent to the first bars. The pair of third bars are pivotally connected at a first end to the second end of the first bars and pivotally connected at a second end to the first end of the second bars such that the second end of the third bars are at a distance away from the first bars in an extended position and are adjacent to the first bars in a retracted position. | 04-19-2012 |
20140231172 | EXTENDABLE LADDER FOR BOAT TRAILER OR OTHER TRAILER TO ACCESS AN ELEVATED SURFACE - The invention relates to an extendable/retractable ladder mounted to a boat trailer to allow access to a boat carried on the trailer. The ladder includes a pair of first vertically oriented bars and a pair of second bars. The vertically oriented bars have an inner cavity and a slot in one of its sides. The second bars have an inner cavity and a slot in one of its sides. The first end of the first bars and the second end of the second bars are connected such that the second end of the second bars can move along the length of the first bars between an extended position in which the first end of the second bars is a distance away from the first bars and a retracted position in which the first end and the second end of the second bars are adjacent to the first bars. | 08-21-2014 |
Robert L. Stewart, Grapevine, TX US
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20090212607 | SEATING UNIT WITH ACCESSORIES - A seating unit includes a tubular support extending upwardly from a chair frame, a retainer telescopingly engaging an upright open end of the support, and an armrest mounted on the retainer. The retainer is keyed at both ends to prevent undesired rotation of the armrest. Accessories are mounted to the retainer, and are positionable at use and non-use positions relative to a seated user. The accessories include a cup holder, a container, a hook for hanging items under the cup holder or container, and different tablets. One tablet includes a wheeled leg that extends downwardly from a center of gravity of the tablet, the leg supporting the tablet and reducing cantilever forces on the retainer. The back and seat comprise a flexible member co-molded onto a supportive partial-perimeter frame member and includes back and seat sections that matably engage corresponding surfaces of the frame member. | 08-27-2009 |
20110284704 | EXTENDIBLE LEG ASSEMBLY AND RETAINING SYSTEM - The present disclosure could generally provide a system for use with a furniture or desk assembly having an extendible leg assembly and retaining system. In one embodiment, the system could be easily and safely adjustable, while maintaining a particular height and overall structural integrity of a furniture or desk system to, for example, withstand considerable weight and pressure exerted thereto. | 11-24-2011 |
Robert Larry Stewart, Grapevine, TX US
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20130134842 | MODULAR SHELVING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A modular shelving system may include a plurality of configurable components and methods of forming configuration assemblies from such components. The configuration assemblies of the modular shelving system may be paired with and coupled to other shelving units and/or furniture. | 05-30-2013 |
20140123882 | MODULAR DESK SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A modular desk system may include, a plurality of configurable components including a top panel, an all-purpose hook, a cup hook, a storage shelf, a connecting shelf, a connecting planter box, a connecting divider, a connecting platform, a desktop organization member, a channel, a kickstand base, a support frame, and methods of forming configuration assemblies from such components. The configuration assemblies of the modular desk system may be paired with and coupled to other desk units and/or furniture. | 05-08-2014 |
20140124641 | DESKTOP ORGANIZATION AND DISPLAY STAND SYSTEM - A desktop organization and display stand system generally providing an integrated system for desks and workstations that is convertible between a conventional working surface, and a display shelf to support a variety of objects including electronic media, such as a tablet computer, laptop computer, smart phone, electronic display, flat panel monitor, television, books, magazines, other printed materials, other suitable object and/or electronic media, or any combination thereof. | 05-08-2014 |
20140125093 | CHAIR SYSTEM - A chair system may include a plurality of components that may include a seating surface having seating handles, a backrest having a backrest handle, a kickstand base, and a support frame. The configuration may generally provide a lightweight, comfortable chair system that may be easily adjusted, lifted, transported, arranged and stacked by any user, while still providing substantial structural integrity. | 05-08-2014 |
Sheila Kay Stewart, Cedar Park, TX US
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20080238875 | Onboard pointer system - A laptop computer includes a wireless pointer device which is located within the base of the laptop. In an exemplary embodiment, the pointer device is an infrared mouse designed to fit within a cradle mechanism. In one example, the cradle mechanism is located centered and below the keyboard and may be inserted in, and replace, the space generally used for the touch-pad surface of a touchpad pointer system. The mouse is recharged when engaged with the cradle mechanism. The cradle mechanism may be selectively opened to release the wireless mouse or pointer device for use in interacting with the laptop computer. | 10-02-2008 |
Thomas E. Stewart, Plano, TX US
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20080206922 | Methods for Fabricating Multi-Terminal Phase Change Devices - Phase change devices, and particularly multi-terminal phase change devices, include first and second active terminals bridged together by a phase-change material whose conductivity can be modified in accordance with a control signal applied to a control electrode. This structure allows an application in which an electrical connection can be created between the two active terminals, with the control of the connection being effected using a separate terminal or terminals. Accordingly, the resistance of the heater element can be increased independently from the resistance of the path between the two active terminals. This allows the use of smaller heater elements thus requiring less current to create the same amount of Joule heating per unit area. The resistance of the heating element does not impact the total resistance of the phase change device. The programming control can be placed outside of the main signal path through the phase change device, reducing the impact of the associated capacitance and resistance of the device. | 08-28-2008 |
20110231678 | ADAPTIVE POWER CONTROL BASED ON POST PACKAGE CHARACTERIZATION OF INTEGRATED CIRCUITS - A method and system of adaptive power control based on post package characterization of integrated circuits. Characteristics of a specific integrated circuit are used to adaptively control power of the integrated circuit. | 09-22-2011 |
William Stewart, Houston, TX US
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20150017849 | System and Method for Offshore Loading of Cargo Vessels - A system and method for offshore loading of large cargo vessels, or motherships. The system includes a plurality of mooring stations, which may be mooring buoys, positioned in an offshore mooring field proximal an onshore cargo loading facility. A mothership is positioned within the mooring field and moored via bow and stern lines to two or more different mooring stations. Environmental data, including wind, wave, and current data, as well data regarding the physical characteristics of the mothership and movement (roll/pitch/heave) of the mothership are collected by remote transmitting and sensing devices. This data is processed by numerical analysis in a digital processor, namely a computer, to determine optimum mooring line length and tension, and mooring station locations, in order to minimize mother ship movement and create an optimum “lee” loading area adjacent the mothership. Cargo is transferred to the mothership by a trans-shipper moored to the mothership. | 01-15-2015 |
William G. Stewart, Fort Worth, TX US
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20120073833 | COILED TUBING INJECTOR WITH LIMITED SLIP CHAINS - A coiled tubing injector comprises a drive system for independently driving a plurality of chains independently but otherwise retarding relative motion between the driven chains when a chain begins to slip uncontrollably. | 03-29-2012 |
20140000865 | Coiled Tubing Injector With Limited Slip Chains | 01-02-2014 |