Bullen, US
Christopher John Foster Bullen, San Francisco, CA US
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20150112796 | DETERMINING USER ENGAGEMENT - Systems, methods, and computer-readable storage media for determining user engagement levels during a presentation of content. The system first collects data associated with a user session at a client device. Next, the system predicts a user engagement level during the user session by applying an engagement predicting rule to the data. The system can predicts respective user engagement levels for various segments of the presentation by applying one or more engagement predicting rules to the data. The system then presents invitational content based on the user engagement level. | 04-23-2015 |
Geoff Bullen, Broomfield, CO US
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20090171879 | Systems and/or methods for prediction and/or root cause analysis of events based on business activity monitoring related data - In certain example embodiments of this invention, there is provided systems and/or methods for processing BAM-related data to predict when events of interest are about to happen and/or to identify the root causes of, or at least data correlated with, such events of interest. In certain example embodiments, key performance indicators (KPIs) are gathered and gardened. The gardening process may identify KPI values of interest (e.g., based on a Z-factor analysis thereof across one or more collection intervals). The gardened KPIs may be processed using a time-series transform (e.g., a Fast Fourier Transform), matched to one of a plurality of predefined waveforms, and fed into a dynamic Naïve Bayesian Network (NBN) for prediction. The gardened data also may be used to determine the relevance of the KPI for root causes of problems (e.g., based on a chi-square analysis). | 07-02-2009 |
James Gregg Bullen, Caledonia, NY US
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20090094091 | SERVICE CALL DATA SELECTION AND DELIVERY METHOD AND SYSTEM - A method of dispatching a service call for an electromechanical device, such as a document production device, is disclosed. The method includes receiving, by a dispatching server, a communication requesting service on a first document production device. The communication includes a unique identifier corresponding to the first device. A data server stores operational history data for a multiple document production devices, and the dispatching server accesses the operational history data in the data server to retrieve service data for the first device. The dispatching service sends a service order message to a customer service representative mobile communication device. The service order message includes a location identifier for the first device, operator contact information for the first device, and the service data. | 04-09-2009 |
Lawrence Bullen, Centerburg, OH US
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20100049086 | Biopsy Device - A biopsy device such as a core sampling biopsy device compatible with use in a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) environment by being driven by either a pneumatic rotary motor or a piezoelectric drive motor is disclosed. The core sampling biopsy device obtains a tissue sample, such as a breast tissue biopsy sample, for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. The biopsy device may include an outer cannula having a distal piercing tip, a cutter lumen, a side tissue port communicating with the cutter lumen, and at least one fluid passageway disposed distally of the side tissue port. The inner cutter may be advanced in the cutter lumen past the side tissue port to sever a tissue sample. | 02-25-2010 |
20120186692 | CONTAINER FILLING ASSEMBLY - A container filling assembly includes a plurality of fluid storage containers, and a fluid inlet for supplying a fluid from a fluid source to the containers. A vacuum source creates a vacuum in the containers to draw the fluid into the containers and thereby fill the containers. A connective structure connects the vacuum inlet and the fluid inlet in fluid communication with the containers. | 07-26-2012 |
Melvin James Bullen, Reston, VA US
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20090240976 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR A STORAGE SYSTEM - A storage system that may include one or more memory sections, one or more switches, and a management system. The memory sections include memory devices and a section controller capable of detecting faults with the memory section and transmitting messages to the management system regarding detected faults. The storage system may include a management system capable of receiving fault messages from the section controllers and removing from service the faulty memory sections. Additionally, the management system may determine routing algorithms for the one or more switches. | 09-24-2009 |
Melvin James Bullen, Los Gatos, CA US
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20110005576 | PERSONAL SOLAR APPLIANCE - A personal solar appliance (PSA) is presented that collects and stores solar energy. The PSA may be resilient enough to suffer all the knocks of extended human use and to have extensive exposure to the elements. Further, the PSA may be waterproof and provide thermal cooling. As such, some embodiments of the PSA includes a base with ventilation holes; a heat sink coupled to the base; a solar cell mounted to the heat sink opposite the base; a printed circuit board mounted to the heat sink opposite the solar cell; and a battery mounted to the base. | 01-13-2011 |
20110006727 | SOLAR BATTERY CHARGER - A personal solar appliance (PSA) is presented that collects and stores solar energy. A method of charging a battery from a solar cell according to some embodiments is presented that includes applying power from a bootstrap circuit when the battery has a very low state of charge or the solar cell has output below a threshold; and applying power from a maximum power point circuit when the battery and the solar cell provide power above the threshold. | 01-13-2011 |
M. James Bullen, Los Gatos, CA US
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20100154887 | PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM - A photovoltaic system that includes a base; a photovoltaic material having an active area mounted to the base; and a protective covering mounted in the base and covering the photovoltaic material, the protective covering having a surface area larger than that of the active area and including an enhancement is presented. In some embodiments, the enhancement can include a lens area. In some embodiments, the enhancement can include a display area. Some embodiments further include a reflective layer between the protective covering and the photovoltaic material. | 06-24-2010 |
20100176760 | SYSTEM FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER AND CHARGE MANAGEMENT - A charging system for an intelligent consumer device is presented. The charging system includes a monitoring program executed by the intelligent consumer device that displays data related to the charge state of a battery pack. An intelligent charger provides solar generated power and data to the intelligent consumer device regarding performance of the solar panel. The power management application may be downloaded to the intelligent consumer device from the internet. | 07-15-2010 |
20100211812 | GENERATION OF RENEWABLE ENERGY CERTIFICATES FROM DISTRIBUTED PROCEDURES - A system and method for recorded renewable energy certificates from power produced by small power generators is provided. An appliance can include a renewable energy source and electronics to monitor and control the charging of batteries in the appliance utilizing power from the renewable energy source. Power from the batteries can be utilized to power or charge external devices. The electronics also records the total power production from the renewable energy source and uploads transaction records to either an external device for transmission to a records server or uploads it directly to the records server itself. The records server compiles the transaction records and generates renewable energy certificates by aggregating the transaction records. Renewable energy certificates can be redeemed in exchange for real or virtual goods and services. | 08-19-2010 |
20140176044 | GENERATION OF RENEWABLE ENERGY CERTIFICATES FROM DISTRIBUTED PRODUCERS - A system and method for recorded renewable energy certificates from power produced by small power generators is provided. An appliance can include a renewable energy source and electronics to monitor and control the charging of batteries in the appliance utilizing power from the renewable energy source. Power from the batteries can be utilized to power or charge external devices. The electronics also records the total power production from the renewable energy source and uploads transaction records to either an external device for transmission to a records server or uploads it directly to the records server itself The records server compiles the transaction records and generates renewable energy certificates by aggregating the transaction records. Renewable energy certificates can be redeemed in exchange for real or virtual goods and services. | 06-26-2014 |
Patrick J. Bullen, Elmhurst, IL US
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20090238752 | Catalytic Alloy Hydrogen Sensor Apparatus and Process - A process for controlling a refinery or chemical process has been developed. The process comprises flowing a feed stream to a process unit; operating on the feed stream in the process unit to generate an effluent stream; flowing the effluent stream away from the process unit; passing at least a portion of the feed stream or the effluent stream through a catalytic alloy hydrogen sensor and generating a signal corresponding to the concentration of hydrogen present in either the feed stream or the effluent stream; passing the signal to a display unit; and adjusting at least one operating parameter of the process in response to at least the signal generated by the catalytic alloy hydrogen sensor. The catalytic alloy hydrogen sensor may be a palladium-nickel catalytic alloy hydrogen sensor. The adjustments may be based on a calculated mole percent hydrogen. | 09-24-2009 |
20090238753 | Catalytic Alloy Hydrogen Sensor Apparatus and Process - A process for controlling a refinery or chemical process has been developed. The process comprises flowing a feed stream to a process unit; operating on the feed stream in the process unit to generate an effluent stream; flowing the effluent stream away from the process unit; passing at least a portion of the feed stream or the effluent stream through a catalytic alloy hydrogen sensor and generating a signal corresponding to the concentration of hydrogen present in either the feed stream or the effluent stream; passing the signal to a display unit; and adjusting at least one operating parameter of the process in response to at least the signal generated by the catalytic alloy hydrogen sensor. The catalytic alloy hydrogen sensor may be a palladium-nickel catalytic alloy hydrogen sensor. The adjustments may be based on a calculated mole percent hydrogen. | 09-24-2009 |
20090291026 | Catalytic Alloy Hydrogen Sensor Apparatus and Process - An apparatus comprising a processing unit; a feed conduit and an effluent conduit connected to the processing unit; at least one operating parameter device associated with the processing unit, the feed conduit, the effluent conduit or a combination thereof; a catalytic alloy hydrogen sensor in fluid communication with the processing unit, the feed conduit, the effluent conduit or a combination thereof; and a computer processor electrically connected to the catalytic alloy hydrogen sensor, has been developed. A pressure indicator may be positioned to indicate the pressure of fluid passing through the catalytic alloy hydrogen sensor and there may be an electrical connection between the computer processor and the pressure indicator. The catalytic alloy hydrogen sensor may be a palladium-nickel catalytic alloy hydrogen sensor. | 11-26-2009 |
20090291028 | Catalytic Alloy Hydrogen Sensor Apparatus and Process - An apparatus comprising a processing unit; a feed conduit and an effluent conduit connected to the processing unit; at least one operating parameter device associated with the processing unit, the feed conduit, the effluent conduit or a combination thereof; a catalytic alloy hydrogen sensor in fluid communication with the processing unit, the feed conduit, the effluent conduit or a combination thereof; and a computer processor electrically connected to the catalytic alloy hydrogen sensor, has been developed. A pressure indicator may be positioned to indicate the pressure of fluid passing through the catalytic alloy hydrogen sensor and there may be an electrical connection between the computer processor and the pressure indicator. The catalytic alloy hydrogen sensor may be a palladium-nickel catalytic alloy hydrogen sensor. | 11-26-2009 |
20100292519 | AROMATIC ALKYLATION PROCESS WITH REDUCED BYPRODUCT FORMATION - Byproduct formation in aromatic alkylation processes is reduced when different polyalkylated aromatic compounds are first fractionated into separate streams enriched in these respective polyalkylated aromatic compounds, and the separate streams are sent to different transalkylation reaction zones, which may or may not be in the same reactor. The different transalkylation reaction zones allow for greater control of the transalkylation of the respective polyalkylated aromatic compounds, such as diisopropylbenzene (DIPB) and triisopropylbenzene (TIPB) that accompany the alkylation of benzene with propylene in a process for cumene production. | 11-18-2010 |
20100316548 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR EFFICIENT NEUTRALIZATION OF ACID GASES - Methods and apparatuses are disclosed for the continuous treatment of gas streams contaminated with one or more acid gases, for example HCl, H | 12-16-2010 |
Patrick Jerome Bullen, Elmhurst, IL US
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20130217945 | PROCESSES AND SYSTEMS FOR TREATING AROMATIC FEED INCLUDING AN AROMATIC COMPONENT AND NITROGEN-CONTAINING IMPURITIES, AND PROCESSES AND SYSTEMS FOR PREPARING A REACTION PRODUCT OF THE AROMATIC COMPONENT - Processes and systems for treating an aromatic feed comprising an aromatic component and nitrogen-containing impurities, as well as processes and systems for preparing a reaction product of an aromatic component from an aromatic feed comprising the aromatic component and nitrogen-containing impurities, are provided herein. In an embodiment, a process for treating an aromatic feed comprising an aromatic component and nitrogen-containing impurities includes adsorbing a portion of the nitrogen-containing impurities from the aromatic feed to produce a treated aromatic feed comprising the aromatic component and residual nitrogen-containing impurities. The treated aromatic feed and water are mixed to produce a hydrated aromatic feed. A purified aromatic feed and a water component are distilled from the hydrated aromatic feed in a distillation stage, wherein the water component comprises residual nitrogen-containing impurities from the treated aromatic feed and wherein the purified aromatic feed comprises the aromatic component. | 08-22-2013 |
Ryan Bullen, Las Vegas, NV US
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20110199755 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE HEAD-MOUNTABLE LIGHT - A head-mountable light can include a support structure configured to be secured to a mounting structure that is configured to be secured to a person's head, and a light emitting diode supported in the support structure. The light can also include a lens supported in the support structure. A focal point of the lens can be located a focal distance from a surface vertex of the lens closest to the diode. Additionally, the diode can be positioned from 72 to 99 percent or from 101 to 104 percent of the focal distance from the surface vertex. | 08-18-2011 |
Yemi S. Bullen, Kenosha, WI US
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20130259943 | AEROSOL COMPOSITION WITH ENHANCED DISPERSION EFFECTS - A stable, high VOC, single phase, non-aqueous liquid aerosol composition having enhanced dispersion based on reduced particle size and increased evaporation rate to result in improved active ingredient dispersion, slower settling in air and less residue on surfaces. The composition includes at least one hydrocarbon propellant, at least one active ingredient and a solvent blend. The solvent blend includes at least one low volatility solvent and at least one high volatility solvent wherein each has a defined vapor pressure and Hansen solubility parameter. The composition upon dispersion as a spray has an aerosol particle size of less than 30 microns. | 10-03-2013 |
Yemi Susan Bullen, Kenosha, WI US
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20110318276 | Aerosol composition with enhanced dispersion effects - A stable, high VOC, single phase, non-aqueous liquid aerosol composition having enhanced dispersion based on reduced particle size and increased evaporation rate to result in improved active ingredient dispersion, slower settling in air and less residue on surfaces. The composition includes at least one hydrocarbon propellant, at least one active ingredient and a solvent blend. The solvent blend includes at least one low volatility solvent and at least one high volatility solvent wherein each has a defined vapor pressure and Hansen solubility parameter. The composition upon dispersion as a spray has an aerosol particle size of less than 30 microns. | 12-29-2011 |
20120131986 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR TESTING AIR TREATMENT CHEMICAL DISPENSING - Disclosed herein are methods for measuring the concentration of volatile air treatment chemicals in the air. These methods can be used to evaluate the effectiveness of, and/or optimize, dispensers that dispenses a volatile air treatment chemical into a test area. One runs side by side sampling of air using both sorbent tube and solid phase micro extraction fiber collectors to develop a correlation curve between air treatment chemical concentration results from the sorbent tube sampling and amount readings from the SPME sampling. One then uses SPME collectors to measure in a passive manner the performance of the volatile dispensers. | 05-31-2012 |