Childers, US
Adam B. Childers, Tucson, AZ US
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20080245647 | Two-Stage Power Button - A manually actuated two-stage power button for a computer system is disclosed. The power button includes a living hinge, first and second legs and a spring mechanism. The first and second legs are integrally connected to the living hinge. Portions of the first and second legs are located on one side of a bezel of the computer system. The first and second legs are parallel to each other in an unactuated state, and the first and second legs need to be pinched simultaneously towards each other and are then pushed inward into the bezel in order to actuate the power button. The spring mechanism along with the living hinge can return the first and second legs to the unactuated state after the power button has been actuated. | 10-09-2008 |
Brooks Childers, Christiansburg, VA US
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20090007652 | OPTICAL SENSOR FOR MEASURING DOWNHOLE INGRESS OF DEBRIS - An optical sensing member within the anullus zone of a well is disclosed, which sensing member determines the level of debris in the well. When debris accumulates within the anullus zone, said sensing member returns a signal indicative of the level of such debris within the zone. The optical sensing member may include an optical fiber and/or any known optical sensors configured to determine strain, pressure, shape, force, and/or temperature. | 01-08-2009 |
20100166358 | Dual Fiber Grating and Methods of Making and Using Same - A multiple-layer fiber-optic sensor is described with dual Bragg gratings in layers of different materials, so that the known temperature and strain response properties of each material may be utilized to simultaneously correct the sensor output for temperature and strain effects. | 07-01-2010 |
20100303403 | ON-LINE FIBER BRAGG GRATING DITHERING - An apparatus for determining a property, the apparatus including: an optical fiber having a series of fiber Bragg gratings, each fiber Bragg grating in the series being characterized by a light reflection frequency at which the fiber Bragg grating reflects light; wherein: the light reflection frequency for each fiber Bragg grating is different from the light reflection frequency of each adjacent fiber Bragg grating to minimize resonance of light between at least two of the fiber Bragg gratings in the series; at least two fiber Bragg gratings in the series have light reflection frequencies that overlap; and a change in the light reflection frequency of each fiber Bragg grating in the series is related to the property at the location of the each fiber Bragg grating. | 12-02-2010 |
20100303427 | METHOD OF DEPLOYMENT FOR REAL TIME CASING IMAGING - A method for imaging a structure disposed in a borehole penetrating the earth, the method including: selecting a splice housing having a first port configured to seal the housing to a first fiber optic cable and a second port configured to seal the housing to a fiber optic sensor configured to image the structure, wherein the housing includes a sealed interior volume sufficient to contain a splice of optical fibers for protection and to enable a functional bend of at least ninety degrees for at least one spliced optical fiber; disposing a splice between an optical fiber of the first fiber optic cable and an optical fiber of the fiber optic sensor in the splice housing; disposing the splice housing containing the splice in the borehole; attaching the fiber optic sensor to the structure; and disposing the structure in the borehole after the splice housing is disposed in the borehole. | 12-02-2010 |
20110135246 | BEND INSENSITIVE OPTICAL FIBER WITH IMPROVED HYDROGEN RESISTANCE - An optical fiber includes: a core including a photosensitive material disposed therein, the core having a first index of refraction; a depressed cladding surrounding the core and having a second index of refraction that is lower than the first index of refraction; and an outer cladding surrounding the depressed cladding and having a third index of refraction that is higher than the depressed cladding. | 06-09-2011 |
20110191031 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DISCRETE DISTRIBUTED OPTICAL FIBER PRESSURE SENSING - An apparatus for estimating at least one parameter includes: a deformable member configured to deform in response to the at least one parameter; a housing surrounding at least a portion of an external surface of the deformable member to define an isolated region around the portion and an isolated surface of the deformable member; and at least one optical fiber sensor disposed on the isolated surface and held in an operable relationship with the isolated surface, the at least one optical fiber sensor configured to generate a signal in response to a deformation of the deformable member. | 08-04-2011 |
20110293232 | Hydrogen-resistant optical fiber/grating structure suitable for use in downhole sensor applications - A hydrogen-resistant optical fiber particularly well-suitable for downhole applications comprises a relatively thick pure silica core and a depressed-index cladding layer. Interposed between the depressed-index cladding layer and the core is a relatively thin germanium-doped interface. By maintaining a proper relationship between the pure silica core diameter and the thickness of the germanium-doped interface, a majority (preferably, more than 65%) of the propagating signal can be confined within the pure silica core and, therefore, be protected from hydrogen-induced attenuation problems associated with the presence of germanium (as is common in downhole fiber applications). The hydrogen-resistant fiber of the present invention can be formed to include one or more Bragg gratings within the germanium-doped interface, useful for sensing applications. | 12-01-2011 |
20120175795 | Hydrogen-Resistant Optical Fiber/Grating Structure Suitable For Use In Downhole Sensor Applications - A hydrogen-resistant optical fiber particularly well-suitable for downhole applications comprises a relatively thick pure silica core and a depressed-index cladding layer. Interposed between the depressed-index cladding layer and the core is a relatively thin germanium-doped interface. By maintaining a proper relationship between the pure silica core diameter and the thickness of the germanium-doped interface, a majority (preferably, more than 65%) of the propagating signal can be confined within the pure silica core and, therefore, be protected from hydrogen-induced attenuation problems associated with the presence of germanium (as is common in downhole fiber applications). The hydrogen-resistant fiber of the present invention can be formed to include one or more Bragg gratings within the germanium-doped interface, useful for sensing applications. | 07-12-2012 |
20130021615 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF DISTRIBUTED FIBER OPTIC SENSING INCLUDING INTEGRATED REFERENCE PATH - An apparatus for estimating a parameter includes: an optical fiber including at least one core configured to transmit an interrogation signal and including a plurality of sensing locations distributed along a measurement length of the optical fiber and configured to reflect light; a reference optical path configured to transmit a reference signal, the reference optical path disposed in a fixed relationship to the at least one core and extending at least substantially parallel to the at least one core, the reference optical path including a reference reflector that defines a cavity length corresponding to the measurement length; a detector configured to receive a reflected return signal; a reference interferometer configured to receive at least a reference signal and generate an interferometric reference signal; and a processor configured to apply the interferometric reference signal to the reflected return signal to compensate for one or more environmental parameters. | 01-24-2013 |
20140160888 | ACOUSTIC SENSING SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING AN INTERFACE BETWEEN TWO MATERIALS - A system for locating an interface between a first material and a second material including one or more acoustic sensing elements operatively arranged to measure a characteristic of one or more acoustic signals at a plurality of locations along a length thereof. An instrumentation unit is coupled with the one or more acoustic sensing elements, and arranged to determine a difference between at least a first value of the characteristic measured at a first location and a second value of the characteristic measured at a second location of the plurality of locations for identifying the interface between the first material and the second material as being located between the first and second locations if the difference is greater than a preselected threshold amount. A method of locating an interface is also included. | 06-12-2014 |
Brooks A. Childers, Christiansburg, VA US
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20080232425 | LOCATION DEPENDENT CALIBRATION FOR DISTRIBUTED TEMPERATURE SENSOR MEASUREMENTS - A method for calibrating distributed temperature sensing (DTS) systems is disclosed. The method includes: receiving temperature data associated with one or more locations along a length of an optical fiber; calculating a set of unique calibration coefficients specific to each of the one or more locations along the fiber length; and applying the set of calibration coefficients specific to each of the one or more locations along the fiber length to the temperature data for calibrated correction thereof. Also disclosed is a system for calibrating DTS data and a wellbore for providing calibrated DTS data. | 09-25-2008 |
20090051905 | Optical Inclination Sensor - An optical inclination sensor is provided having at least one reflective surface and at least two separate optical fibers having ends spaced from a reflective surface. As the reflective surface tilts with respect to a pre-determined reference position the gap lengths between the fiber ends and the reflective surface change and the differences in these gap lengths is used to calculate an angle of inclination with respect to a reference position. The optical inclination sensor can include at least one mass attached to a housing and moveable with respect to the housing as the mass and housing are rotated about one or more axes. Optical strain sensors are disposed a various locations between the mass and housing so that as the mass moves with respect to the housing, each one of the optical strain sensors are placed in compression or tension. The housing can be a generally u-shaped housing having two arms and a base section with the mass disposed within the housing. Alternatively, the housing includes a first beam, and the mass is a second beam arranged generally orthogonal to the first beam and pivotally attached thereto. The optical strain sensors are disposed between the first beam and the second beam. The optical strain sensors are placed in tension or compression as the second beam pivots with respect to the first beam. | 02-26-2009 |
20110110620 | ROTATED SINGLE OR MULTICORE OPTICAL FIBER - An apparatus for estimating a shape, the apparatus including: an optical fiber configured to conform to the shape and having a first core offset from a centerline of the optical fiber, the first core having an optical characteristic configured to change due to a change in shape of the optical fiber wherein a change in the optical characteristic is used to estimate the shape. A method for estimating a shape is also disclosed. | 05-12-2011 |
20110110621 | NOVEL SENSOR ARRAY CONFIGURATION FOR EXTENDING USEFUL SENSING LENGTH OF A SWEPT-WAVELENGTH INTERFEROMETRY BASED SYSTEM - An apparatus for estimating a parameter at distributed locations, the apparatus including: an optical fiber having: a first series of fiber Bragg gratings (FBGs) and configured to measure the parameter at a portion of the distributed locations; a second series of FBGs and configured to measure the parameter at another portion of the distributed locations; and an optical interrogator configured to illuminate the optical fiber and to receive light signals resulting from the illumination, the light signals including first light signals from the first series of FBGs within a first range of wavelengths, second light signals from the second series of FBGs within a second range of wavelengths, and other light signals within a third range of wavelengths, the ranges of wavelengths being distinct from each other; wherein the first light signals and the second light signals are used to estimate the parameter at the distributed locations. | 05-12-2011 |
20110172959 | MULTI-GAP INTERFEROMETRIC SENSORS - An apparatus for estimating a property includes a hollow core tube and an input light guide disposed at least partially within hollow core tube. The apparatus also includes a second gap disposed within the hollow core tube and separated from the input light guide by an air gap width. The second gap is formed of a first solid material and has a second gap width. The apparatus also includes a third gap disposed at least partially within the hollow core tube and being further from the input light guide than the second gap. The third gap is formed of a second solid material and has a third gap width. | 07-14-2011 |
20110181871 | COMBINED SWEPT-CARRIER AND SWEPT-MODULATION FREQUENCY OPTICAL FREQUENCY DOMAIN REFLECTOMETRY - An apparatus for estimating a parameter, the apparatus includes: an optical fiber; a component in communication with the optical fiber and configured to interact with light at a wavelength related to the parameter; and an optical interrogator in communication with the optical fiber and configured to: illuminate the optical fiber with a series of light inputs, each light input in the series having a substantially constant unique optical wavelength and swept-frequency amplitude modulation; and receive a resulting light signal associated with each light input in the series; wherein the resulting light signals associated with the series of light inputs are used to estimate the parameter. | 07-28-2011 |
20110199618 | Systems and Methods for Optically Generated Trigger Multiplication - Systems and methods for providing trigger signals in an optical interrogator, wherein multiple triggers are generated within each period of a varying reference signal, and wherein the triggers are evenly spaced according to the wavenumber of the reference signal. In one embodiment, an optical frequency domain reflectometry system provides a laser beam to a reference interferometer to produce a reference signal. This signal is passed through a 4×4 optical coupler which splits the signal into a first signal and a second signal that is 90 degrees out of phase with the first signal. These signals are converted to electrical signals, and a trigger unit generates triggers at points at which the two electrical signals have zero-crossings, and at which the magnitudes of the signals are equal. The resulting triggers remain evenly spaced within the period of the reference signals, even when the period is changed. | 08-18-2011 |
20110261361 | System and Method for Effective Isolation of an Interferometer - An interferometer has its performance enhanced by being suspended in a housing that is optionally evacuated. The frame that supports the interferometer is secured to a cover for the housing with a plurality of studs having mechanical vibration isolators. The frame comprises a support flange with a foam layer beneath the interferometer. An optics tray is disposed above the interferometer and holds the assembly to the support flange. The fibers that are connected to the interferometer enter the side of the housing and the entry is sealed off to allow the interior of the housing to be evacuated. | 10-27-2011 |
20120143524 | Determination of Strain Components for Different Deformation Modes Using a Filter - A method, apparatus and computer-readable medium for determining a strain component for a deformation mode of a member is disclosed. A plurality of measurements is obtained, wherein each of the plurality of measurements relates to a strain at a location of the member. A deformation mode is selected and an adjustable filter is applied to the plurality of strain measurements to determine the strain component for the selected deformation mode. | 06-07-2012 |
20120143525 | Interpretation of Real Time Compaction Monitoring Data Into Tubular Deformation Parameters and 3D Geometry - A method, apparatus and computer-readable medium for determining a deformation strain distribution of a member corresponding to a selected deformation mode is disclosed. Strain measurements are obtained at a plurality of sensors, wherein each strain measurement is related to a strain at a location of the member. A component of the strain related to a selected deformation mode for the obtained strain measurements is determined and a principal strain component and a secondary strain component for each of the determined components of the strain is determined. The determined principal strain component and secondary strain component are mapped to a surface of the member to determine the deformation strain distribution. | 06-07-2012 |
20120175512 | RAYLEIGH SCATTER-BASED LARGE DIAMETER WAVEGUIDE SENSOR SYSTEM - Disclosed is an apparatus for estimating a parameter in a borehole penetrating the earth. The apparatus includes a large diameter waveguide (LDW) sensor configured to be disposed in the borehole and to sense the parameter at one or more locations along the LDW sensor, the LDW sensor having an outer dimension greater than or equal to 0.25 mm and random variations of an optical property. An optical interrogator is coupled to the LDW sensor and configured to illuminate the LDW sensor with incident light at a swept frequency and to receive light from the large diameter waveguide due to Rayleigh scattering of the incident light by the random variations of the optical property along a length of the LDW sensor. The received light provides information for estimating the parameter and a location along the LDW sensor where the parameter was sensed. | 07-12-2012 |
20120175513 | Sensor Array Configuration for Swept-Wavelength Interferometric-Based Sensing Systems - A method, system and apparatus for obtaining a parameter of interest relating to a wellbore is disclosed. A fiber optic cable having a plurality of sensors is disposed in the wellbore, wherein the plurality of sensors have reflectivity values configured to provide improved signal-to-noise ratio compared to signal-to-noise ratio of a plurality of sensors having substantially same reflectivity values. Light is propagated into the fiber optic cable from a light source and signals are received at a detector from the plurality of sensors in response to interaction of the propagated light with the plurality of sensors. A processor may be used to obtain the parameter of interest from the received signals. The fiber optic cable may be coupled to a member in the wellbore, wherein the parameter of interest is related to the member. | 07-12-2012 |
20120176250 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTEGRATED DOWNHOLE SENSING AND OPTICAL FIBER MONITORING - A system for measuring downhole parameters is disclosed. The system includes: a carrier configured to be disposed in a borehole in an earth formation; at least one optical fiber sensor in operable communication with the carrier; a measurement assembly including an electromagnetic signal source configured to transmit a first interrogation signal into the optical fiber sensor and a detector configured to receive a reflected signal indicative of a downhole parameter in response to the interrogation signal; and a processor configured to automatically receive scattered signals from the optical fiber sensor, generate distributed scattering data indicative of a condition of the optical fiber sensor and analyze changes in the distributed scattering data to identify changes in the condition of the optical fiber sensor. | 07-12-2012 |
20120179378 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING VIBRATION USING FIBER OPTIC SENSORS - A apparatus for monitoring a downhole component is disclosed. The apparatus includes: an optical fiber sensor including a plurality of sensing locations distributed along a length of the optical fiber sensor; an interrogation assembly configured to transmit an electromagnetic interrogation signal into the optical fiber sensor and receive reflected signals from each of the plurality of sensing locations; and a processing unit configured to receive the reflected signals, select a measurement location along the optical fiber sensor, select a first reflected signal associated with a first sensing location in the optical fiber sensor, the first sensing location corresponding with the measurement location, select a second reflected signal associated with a second sensing location in the optical fiber sensor, estimate a phase difference between the first signal and the second signal, and estimate a parameter of the downhole component at the measurement location based on the phase difference. | 07-12-2012 |
20120181420 | Programmable Filters for Improving Data Fidelity in Swept-Wavelength Interferometry-Based Systems - A method, system and apparatus for obtaining a parameter of interest from a plurality of sensors in a fiber optic cable deployed in a wellbore are disclosed. Light having variable frequency within a range of frequencies is propagated along the fiber optic cable. Signals are received that are responsive to interaction of the propagated light with the plurality of sensors. The received signals are filtered using a programmable filter. The parameter of interest is obtained from the filtered signals. In one aspect, the fiber optic cable is coupled to a member deployed in the wellbore and the parameter of interest is related to the member. | 07-19-2012 |
20120200422 | Use of Digital Transport Delay to Improve Measurement Fidelity in Swept-Wavelength Systems - A method and apparatus for obtaining a parameter of interest from an optical device placed along a fiber optic cable in a wellbore is disclosed. Light is propagated a light through the fiber optic cable from a light source. A first detector receives a first signal responsive to interaction of the propagated light and the optical device, wherein the first signal has a delay. A second detector receives a second signal and a digital delay device delays the received second signal. A sampling device obtains a selected signal from the first signal using the delayed second signal, and a processor determines the parameter of interest using the selected signal. | 08-09-2012 |
20120237205 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO COMPENSATE FOR ARBITRARY OPTICAL FIBER LEAD-INS IN AN OPTICAL FREQUENCY DOMAIN REFLECTOMETRY SYSTEM - A method for estimating a parameter includes: generating an optical signal, the optical signal modulated via a modulation signal having a variable modulation frequency over a period of time; transmitting the modulated optical signal from a light source into an optical fiber, the optical fiber including at least one sensing location configured to reflect light; receiving a reflected signal including light reflected from the at least one sensing location; and demodulating the reflected signal with a reference signal, the reference signal including a time delay relative to the modulation signal based on a distance between the light source and the at least one sensing location. | 09-20-2012 |
20120314988 | ROTATED SINGLE OR MULTICORE OPTICAL FIBER - An apparatus for estimating a shape, the apparatus including: an optical fiber configured to conform to the shape and having a first core offset from a centerline of the optical fiber, the first core having an optical characteristic configured to change due to a change in shape of the optical fiber wherein a change in the optical characteristic is used to estimate the shape. A method for estimating a shape is also disclosed. | 12-13-2012 |
20130016979 | Optical Network Configuration with Intrinsic Delay for Swept-Wavelength Interferometry SystemsAANM Duncan; Roger GlenAACI ChristiansburgAAST VAAACO USAAGP Duncan; Roger Glen Christiansburg VA USAANM Childers; Brooks A.AACI ChristiansburgAAST VAAACO USAAGP Childers; Brooks A. Christiansburg VA US - A method, apparatus and optical network for obtaining a signal from a sensor in a fiber optic cable at a downhole location is disclosed. A reference signal is propagated through the fiber optic cable. A beam of light is received from the fiber optic cable, wherein the beam of light includes the propagated reference signal and the signal from the sensor generated from an interaction of the sensor and the reference signal. The propagated reference signal is obtained from the received beam of light. The signal from the sensors is obtained by sampling the received beam of light using the obtained propagated reference signal. | 01-17-2013 |
20130087937 | Phase Mask Period Control - A method, apparatus and system for forming a fiber optic cable is disclosed. A first pattern of a phase mark is formed at a first location in the fiber optic cable. A relational parameter between the fiber optic cable and the phase mask is changed and a second pattern of the phase mask is formed at a second location in the fiber optic cable. The second pattern is related to the first pattern via the change in the relational parameter between the fiber optic cable and the phase mask. A controller can be used to control the relational parameter. | 04-11-2013 |
20130093598 | ENHANCING FUNCTIONALITY OF REFLECTOMETRY BASED SYSTEMS USING PARALLEL MIXING OPERATIONS - A method for estimating a parameter includes: generating an optical signal, the optical signal modulated via a modulation signal; transmitting the modulated optical signal from a light source into an optical fiber, the optical fiber including a plurality of sensing locations disposed along the optical fiber and configured to reflect light; receiving a reflected signal including light reflected from the plurality of sensing locations; and combining, in parallel, each of a plurality of reference signals with the reflected signal to estimate a value of the parameter. | 04-18-2013 |
20130093599 | INCOHERENT REFLECTOMETRY UTILIZING CHAOTIC EXCITATION OF LIGHT SOURCES - A method for estimating a parameter includes: transmitting a control signal to a coherent optical source, the control signal configured to chaotically vary an output of the optical source and generate a chaotically excited optical signal; transmitting the optical signal from the optical source into an optical fiber, the optical fiber including at least one sensing location; receiving a reflected signal including light reflected from the at least one sensing location; and estimating a value of the parameter using the reflected signal. | 04-18-2013 |
20130094011 | DISTANCE MEASUREMENT USING INCOHERENT OPTICAL REFLECTOMETRY - A method for estimating a distance includes: generating an optical signal having a wavelength that is within a wavelength range, the optical signal modulated via a modulation signal having a modulation frequency; transmitting the modulated optical signal from a light source into the optical fiber, the optical fiber in contact with a moveable strain inducing element located at the position along the optical fiber, the optical fiber including a plurality of sensing locations configured to reflect light within the wavelength range when under strain from the strain inducing element and transmit light within the wavelength range when not under strain from the strain inducing element; receiving a reflected signal including light reflected from at least one of the sensing locations; demodulating the reflected signal with a reference signal to generate reflected signal data; and determining the distance to the position along the optical fiber based on the reflected signal data. | 04-18-2013 |
20130094798 | Monitoring Structural Shape or Deformations with Helical-Core Optical Fiber - A method, apparatus and system for determine a parameter of a structure is disclosed. A fiber optic cable is coupled to a member. The fiber optic cable includes at least a first core helically arranged in the fiber optic cable that includes at least a first sensor and a second sensor. A first measurement related to the parameter is obtained at the first sensor, and a second measurement at the second sensor related to the parameter is obtained at the second sensor. A difference between the first and second measurements is used to determine the parameter. | 04-18-2013 |
20130311095 | MULTI-GAP INTERFEROMETRIC SENSORS - An apparatus for estimating a property includes a hollow core tube and an input light guide disposed at least partially within hollow core tube. The apparatus also includes a second gap disposed within the hollow core tube and separated from the input light guide by an air gap width. The second gap is formed of a first solid material and has a second gap width. The apparatus also includes a third gap disposed at least partially within the hollow core tube and being further from the input light guide than the second gap. The third gap is formed of a second solid material and has a third gap width. | 11-21-2013 |
20140150548 | DISTRIBUTED DOWNHOLE ACOUSTING SENSING - A method and system to perform distributed downhole acoustic sensing in a borehole are described. The system includes an optical fiber comprising at least one reflector, and a tunable laser configured to perform a transmission of a range of wavelengths through the optical fiber. The system also includes a receiver configured to receive an interferometer signal resulting from the transmission, and a processor configured to determine a component of the interferometer signal. | 06-05-2014 |
20140158877 | HYDROGEN RESISTANT DOWNHOLE OPTICAL FIBER SENSING - An apparatus for estimating at least one parameter in a downhole environment includes: an optical fiber configured to be disposed in a borehole, the optical fiber including a core having a first index of refraction and a cladding surrounding the core and having a second index of refraction that is lower than the first index of refraction, at least a portion of the core being made from a hydrogen resistant material; at least one fiber Bragg grating (FBG) formed within the hydrogen resistant material; a light source configured to send an optical signal into the optical fiber; and a detector configured to receive a return signal generated by the at least one FBG and generate data representative of the at least one parameter. | 06-12-2014 |
20140160483 | POLARIZATION SCRAMBLING IN INTERFEROMETER SYSTEMS - A system and method to obtain and process interferometer output scans is described. The interferometer-based sensor system includes a tunable laser to transmit a transmit signal and a polarization scrambler to produce a polarization state change on the transmit signal. The system also includes an interferometer to provide an output scan based on the transmit signal with the polarization state change and a processor to process the output scan. | 06-12-2014 |
20140161400 | FIBER OPTIC TERMINATION ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A fiber optic termination arrangement includes a first optical fiber with a core surrounded by cladding having, a first end having a first outer surface and a second end having a second outer surface. The second outer surface is sized to match that of a second optical fiber to facilitate splicing the second end of the first optical fiber to a third end of the second optical fiber. Additionally, the first outer surface is sized and configured to interface with a connector capable of operationally aligning the core of the first optical fiber with a core of a third optical fiber or an optical receiving/transmitting device. The first optical fiber also includes a transition region wherein a third outer surface of the first optical fiber transitions from the first outer surface to the second outer surface. | 06-12-2014 |
20140198823 | TEMPERATURE SENSING ARRANGEMENT, METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME AND METHOD OF SENSING TEMPERATURE - A temperature sensing arrangement includes a member having a first coefficient of thermal expansion, and an optical fiber having a second coefficient of thermal expansion. The optical fiber is strain transmissively mounted to the member. And the second coefficient of thermal expansion is greater than the first coefficient of thermal expansion such that strain measurable in the optical fiber is correlatable to temperature changes in the member. | 07-17-2014 |
20150048243 | OPTICAL FIBER SENSING WITH ENHANCED BACKSCATTERING - An apparatus for estimating at least one parameter in a downhole environment includes: an optical fiber configured to be disposed in a borehole, the optical fiber having a property that causes intrinsic backscattering of signals transmitted therein. The property varies along a length of the optical fiber to generate a variable intensity of the backscattering, the intensity of backscattering varying along the optical fiber as a function of distance from an end of the optical fiber. The apparatus also includes a light source configured to send an optical signal into the optical fiber; and a detector configured to receive a return signal including backscattered signals. | 02-19-2015 |
20150085610 | FIBER OPTIC DISTRIBUTED ACOUSTIC MEASUREMENTS VIA FMCW INTERROGATION - A system and method to obtain acoustic information from a borehole penetrating the earth are described. The system includes a light source to provide a continuous output beam and a modulator to modulate the continuous output beam with a modulation signal to provide a frequency modulated continuous wave (FMCW) to be sent out on an optical fiber disposed along the borehole, the optical fiber including a plurality of reflectors at known locations along the optical fiber. The system also includes a processor to process a light reflection signal from the optical fiber to determine the acoustic information. | 03-26-2015 |
20150146209 | USE OF BRAGG GRATINGS WITH COHERENT OTDR - An interferometer and a method of monitoring a downhole environment are described. The interferometer includes a coherent light source to emit pulses of light on a fiber, and a plurality of reflectors arranged on the fiber to reflect light from the coherent light source, each of the plurality of reflectors comprising broad band fiber Bragg gratings (FBGs), the fiber being rigidly disposed within a cable that is rigidly attached in the downhole environment. The interferometer also includes a processor to process a reflection signal resulting from the light reflected by two or more of the plurality of reflectors. | 05-28-2015 |
20150177411 | DEPTH CORRECTION BASED ON OPTICAL PATH MEASUREMENTS - A method for estimating an environmental parameter includes transmitting a first interrogation signal into an optical fiber, receiving a reflected return signal including light reflected from one or more of the plurality of FBG's in the fiber and receiving at a processor data describing the reflected return signal. The received data is comparted to expected data to determine a shift in wavelength of light reflected for one or more of the plurality of FBGs and a change in a length of a dead zone of the optical fiber based on the comparison is also determined. From this, estimates of locations two or more of the plurality of FBG's are formed. | 06-25-2015 |
20150219476 | SPLICABLE FIBER OPTIC SENSING SYSTEM, METHOD OF MAKING SAME AND TAPE FOR SENSE TRANSMISSIVELY LOCKING AN OPTICAL FIBER - A splicable fiber optic sensing system includes, a core, a sheath surrounding the core, an adhesive disposed between the core and the sheath at some locations and not at other locations, and at least one optical fiber disposed between the core and the sheath being sense transmissively locked to the core by the adhesive at the locations containing the adhesive | 08-06-2015 |
Brooks A. Childers, Christianburg, VA US
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20110170116 | EFPI SENSOR - An apparatus for estimating a property, the apparatus includes: a hollow core tube having a first opening and a second opening; a first optical waveguide disposed within the first opening; and a second optical waveguide disposed within the second opening and spaced a distance from the first optical waveguide, the distance being related to the property; wherein a portion of at least one of the optical waveguides within the tube is perimetrically isolated from the tube. | 07-14-2011 |
20120073804 | System For Monitoring Linearity of Down-Hole Pumping Systems During Deployment and Related Methods - Systems, program product, and methods for monitoring linearity of a down-hole pumping system assembly during deployment within a bore of a casing of a well positioned to extract hydrocarbons from a subterranean reservoir and selecting an optimal operational position for the down-hole pumping system assembly within the bore of the casing, are provided. Various embodiments of the systems allow an operator to ensure that a motor and pump of a down-hole pumping system assembly are installed in an optimal position in a well by ensuring alignment across the pump stages casing and motor casing. The alignment and linearity of the pump and motor can be crucial to run life of the pump and/or motor. | 03-29-2012 |
20120143523 | Interpretation of Real Time Casing Image (RTCI) Data Into 3D Tubular Deformation Image - A system, method and computer-readable medium for providing an image of a deformation of a member is disclosed. Strain measurements are obtained at a plurality of sensors located at the member. Components of the obtained strain measurements corresponding to a bending deformation are obtained. From the obtained components, components are obtained that corresponding to at least one cross-sectional deformation of the member and a bending parameter is determined from the components corresponding to the bending deformation. A cross-sectional deformation parameter is determined from the components corresponding to the at least one of the cross-sectional deformations. The image of the deformation of the member is provided using the determined bending parameter and the determined cross-sectional deformation parameter. | 06-07-2012 |
20150129206 | System for Monitoring Linearity of Down-Hole Pumping Systems During Deployment and Related Methods - Systems, program product, and methods for monitoring linearity of a down-hole pumping system assembly during deployment within a bore of a casing of a well positioned to extract hydrocarbons from a subterranean reservoir and selecting an optimal operational position for the down-hole pumping system assembly within the bore of the casing, are provided. Various embodiments of the systems allow an operator to ensure that a motor and pump of a down-hole pumping system assembly are installed in an optimal position in a well by ensuring alignment across the pump stages casing and motor casing. The system includes a groove extending along an outer surface of a housing of the pumping system assembly, and an optical sensing fiber mounted in the groove. | 05-14-2015 |
C.j. Childers, Richfield, UT US
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20140076532 | EXTENDABLE CONDUCTOR STAND HAVING MULTI-STAGE BLOWOUT PROTECTION - An extendable conductor stand allowing for rapid alignment and installation. The conductor stand having capacity to accept a BOP to protect against all blowouts, including behind the casing blowouts. | 03-20-2014 |
Dale Childers, Milan, TN US
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20100257802 | INSULATED DOOR AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - An insulated door comprising a door shell having spaced first and second exterior panels. The door includes a plurality of stiffeners bonded to a liner panel, with thermal insulation between adjacent stiffeners, disposed within the door shell. The liner panel may extend along one side of the stiffeners and the thermal insulation along the liner panel between the stiffeners and the first and second exterior panels. The stiffeners and the liner panel are preferably made of steel and the stiffeners are welded to the liner panel. The stiffeners are preferably not welded to the first and second exterior panels of the door shell. The liner panel is preferably insertable into the first or second exterior panels of the door shell. The insulation material fills substantially all of the space between the liner panel and one of the first or second exterior panels. | 10-14-2010 |
20130180206 | INSULATED DOOR AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - An insulated door comprising a door shell having spaced first and second exterior panels. The door includes a plurality of stiffeners bonded to a liner panel, with thermal insulation between adjacent stiffeners, disposed within the door shell. The liner panel may extend along one side of the stiffeners and the thermal insulation along the liner panel between the stiffeners and the first and second exterior panels. The stiffeners and the liner panel are preferably made of steel and the stiffeners are welded to the liner panel. The stiffeners are preferably not welded to the first and second exterior panels of the door shell. The liner panel is preferably insertable into the first or second exterior panels of the door shell. The insulation material fills substantially all of the space between the liner panel and one of the first or second exterior panels. | 07-18-2013 |
Damon C. Childers, Scottsdale, AZ US
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20140297467 | Content Provider Feeds in a Food Product Asset Related Network - A method for enabling network communication relating to a food preparation asset may include receiving, from a third party participant, a registration request to join a community including asset operators that operate at least one food preparation asset and registering the third party participant as a community member. The method may further include providing the third party participant with access to a communication network for sharing content items related to the asset and providing the third party participant with content creation tools to facilitate the creation of content items that include instructions associated with operation of the asset relative to preparation of a food product. The method may further include enabling the third party participant to distribute the content items to the asset operators via the communication network. The content items may include at least identifying information to identify the third party participant and a contact link to enable the asset operators to contact the third party participant. The content items may provide at least one instruction specific to operation of the asset. | 10-02-2014 |
20140310189 | Data Usage and Aggregation in a Food Product Asset Related Network - A method for enabling network communication relating to a food preparation asset may include receiving, from a third party participant, a registration request to join a community including asset operators that operate at least one food preparation asset, registering the third party participant as a community member, providing the third party participant with access to a communication network for sharing information related to the asset, receiving data indicative of asset related activity, providing the third party participant with data indicative of asset related activity, and enabling the third party participant to establish communications with the asset or asset operators via the communication network based on the data indicative of asset related activity. | 10-16-2014 |
20140330908 | Cloud Based Recipe Distribution in an Enterprise Management System - A content distribution platform may include processing circuitry having a processor and memory. The memory may store a plurality of content items associated with at least one content library. The processor may be configured to enable distribution of the content items to at least a selected asset among a plurality of food preparation assets via a network. The content items may include at least visible content descriptive of a food item preparable using the selected asset and invisible content including non-human readable instructions for enabling the selected asset to prepare the food item. | 11-06-2014 |
David Childers, Portland, OR US
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20090242521 | ON-THE-FLY MANIPULATION OF SPOT SIZE AND CUTTING SPEED FOR REAL-TIME CONTROL OF TRENCH DEPTH AND WIDTH IN LASER OPERATIONS - Systems and methods cut trenches of multiple widths in a material using a single pass of a laser beam. A first series of laser pulses cut a work surface of the material at a first cutting speed using a first spot size. In a transition region from a first trench width to a second trench width, a second series of laser pulses sequentially change spot sizes while gradually changing from the first cutting speed to a second cutting speed. Then, a third series of laser pulses continue to cut the work surface at the second cutting speed using a second spot size. The method provides for increased depth control in the transition region. A system uses a selectively adjustable optical component in the laser beam path to rapidly change spot size by adjusting a position of a focal plane with respect to the work surface. | 10-01-2009 |
20090242528 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LASER DRILLING HOLES WITH GAUSSIAN PULSES - An improved method and apparatus for drilling tapered holes in workpieces with laser pulses is presented which uses defocused laser pulses to machine the holes with specified taper and surface finish while maintaining specified exit diameters and improved system throughput. A system is described which can also drill holes with the desired taper and surface finish without requiring defocused laser pulses. | 10-01-2009 |
20090312858 | METHOD FOR DEFINING SAFE ZONES IN LASER MACHINING SYSTEMS - A method for defining machine cutting path safety zones for use in laser machining devices. The method includes indentifying safety zone positional coordinates in a computer aided design model, using a machine vision system to image the modeled physical machining device, determining the positional difference between the design model safety zone points and the imaged points and converting the design model safety zone coordinates into machine specific coordinates for input into a machining cutting path program. | 12-17-2009 |
20100252540 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR BRITTLE MATERIALS PROCESSING - An improved method for laser machining features in brittle materials | 10-07-2010 |
20120145686 | On-The-Fly Manipulation Of Spot Size And Cutting Speed For Real-Time Control Of Trench Depth And Width In Laser Operations - Systems and methods cut trenches of multiple widths in a material using a single pass of a laser beam. A first series of laser pulses cut a work surface of the material at a first cutting speed using a first spot size. In a transition region from a first trench width to a second trench width, a second series of laser pulses sequentially change spot sizes while gradually changing from the first cutting speed to a second cutting speed. Then, a third series of laser pulses continue to cut the work surface at the second cutting speed using a second spot size. The method provides for increased depth control in the transition region. A system uses a selectively adjustable optical component in the laser beam path to rapidly change spot size by adjusting a position of a focal plane with respect to the work surface. | 06-14-2012 |
20120267350 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LASER DRILLING HOLES WITH GAUSSIAN PULSES - An improved method and apparatus for drilling tapered holes in workpieces with laser pulses is presented which uses defocused laser pulses to machine the holes with specified taper and surface finish while maintaining specified exit diameters and improved system throughput. A system is described which can also drill holes with the desired taper and surface finish without requiring defocused laser pulses. | 10-25-2012 |
David R. Childers, Lake Oswego, OR US
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20120143654 | DYNAMIC ETHICAL COMPLIANCE MONITORING OF VENDORS, SUPPLIERS AND AGENTS - Systems and methods for compliance monitoring are described. An example system includes a sourcing organization, a VSA entity having policies governing conduct, and a compliance entity in communication with the sourcing organization and the VSA entity. The compliance entity has the policies of the VSA and further has self-disclosure information from the VSA entity regarding compliance with its policies. The compliance entity provides access to the policies and the self-disclosure information to the sourcing organization over an electronic communication medium. The compliance entity may further provide the VSA entity with a demarcation of compliance based at least in part on the VSAs compliance with its policies. | 06-07-2012 |
David V. Childers, Portland, OR US
Doug Childers, Portland, OR US
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20130068969 | DUAL ELLIPTICAL REFLECTOR WITH A CO-LOCATED FOCI FOR CURING OPTICAL FIBERS - A device for UV curing a coating or printed ink on an workpiece such as an optical fiber comprises dual elliptical reflectors arranged to have a co-located focus. The workpiece is centered at the co-located focus such that the dual elliptical reflectors are disposed on opposing sides of the workpiece. Two separate light sources are positioned at a second focus of each elliptical reflector, wherein light irradiated from the light sources is substantially concentrated onto the surface of the workpiece at the co-located focus. | 03-21-2013 |
20130187548 | EDGE WEIGHTED SPACING OF LEDS FOR IMPROVED UNIFORMITY RANGE - A light source may comprise a housing, a window mounted in a front plane of the housing, a window length spanning a front plane length, and a linear array of light-emitting elements within the housing. The linear array may be aligned with and emit light through the window, and the linear array may span the window length, wherein first and last light-emitting elements of the linear array are positioned adjacent to widthwise edges of the window, and wherein window sidewalls at the widthwise edges are aligned flush with housing sidewalls. | 07-25-2013 |
20130271970 | LINEAR FRESNEL OPTIC FOR REDUCING ANGULAR SPREAD OF LIGHT FROM LED ARRAY - A light source may comprise a cylindrical lens, for example a cylindrical Fresnel lens, a linear array of light-emitting elements, the linear array aligned with and emitting light through the cylindrical Fresnel lens, wherein the cylindrical Fresnel lens reduces the angular spread of light in a widthwise axis of the linear array, the linear array spanning a lens length. | 10-17-2013 |
20130286650 | WRAP-AROUND WINDOW FOR LIGHTING MODULE - Lighting modules include a housing, a window attached to the housing, and an array of light-emitting elements that are positioned within the housing and emit light through the window. The window has a first surface and a second surface. The light from the array of light-emitting elements is emitted through the first surface and the second surface of the window. In some examples, the first surface and the second surface of the window are angled with respect to each other. | 10-31-2013 |
20140185306 | WRAP-AROUND WINDOW FOR LIGHTING MODULE - A lighting module may comprise a housing, a window frame mounted at a front side of the housing, a window mounted at a front plane of the window frame, the window comprising a window front face spanning a front plane length and first and second window sidewalls extending rearwards from first and second edges of the window front face, and an array of light-emitting elements within the housing, the array aligned with and emitting light through a window front plane and through the first and second window sidewalls. | 07-03-2014 |
20140328579 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT FOR A FIBER CURE SYSTEM - A system and method for monitoring and operating one or more light emitting devices is disclosed. In one example, light intensity within a dual elliptical reflecting chamber is sensed and operation of a fiber curing system is adjusted in response to an amount of sensed light energy. | 11-06-2014 |
20140328580 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING CURING TUBE CLARITY - A system and method for monitoring a fiber curing system is disclosed. In one example, transmittance of a curing tube is determined so that curing of a coating applied to a fiber may be more uniform. | 11-06-2014 |
20150028020 | Compound Elliptical Reflector for Curing Optical Fibers - A curing device comprises a first elliptic cylindrical reflector and a second elliptic cylindrical reflector, the first elliptic cylindrical reflector and the second elliptic cylindrical reflector arranged to have a co-located focus, and a light source located at a second focus of the first elliptic cylindrical reflector, wherein light emitted from the light source is reflected to the co-located focus from the first elliptic cylindrical reflector and retro-reflected to the co-located focus from the second elliptic cylindrical reflector. | 01-29-2015 |
20150028229 | DUAL ELLIPTICAL REFLECTOR WITH A CO-LOCATED FOCI FOR CURING OPTICAL FIBERS - A device for UV curing a coating or printed ink on a workpiece such as an optical fiber comprises dual elliptical reflectors arranged to have a co-located focus. The workpiece is centered at the co-located focus such that the dual elliptical reflectors are disposed on opposing sides of the workpiece. Two separate light sources are positioned at a second focus of each elliptical reflector, wherein light irradiated from the light sources is substantially concentrated onto the surface of the workpiece at the co-located focus. | 01-29-2015 |
20150083933 | MULTI-WAVELENGTH LED CURING LAMP - A curing device may comprise a first array of LED's, each LED of the first array emitting radiation substantially centered at a first excitation wavelength onto a quantum dot layer, the quantum dot layer positioned above the first array of LED's and configured to partially absorb the first excitation wavelength radiation and down convert the absorbed first excitation wavelength radiation, and partially transmit the emitted first excitation wavelength radiation, wherein the down converted and the partially transmitted first excitation wavelength radiation are directed onto a radiation-curable workpiece. | 03-26-2015 |
20150158312 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR EMITTING OFFSET ILLUMINATION FOR REDUCED STRAY LIGHT - A method for example of irradiating a light-curable material, may comprise irradiating light about a first axis from an array of light-emitting elements towards a light-curable surface, directing the irradiated light through an optical element interposed between the array of light-emitting elements and the light-curable surface, wherein a central axis of the optical element is offset from the first axis, and deflecting the irradiated light directed through the optical element asymmetrically away from the first axis towards the light-curable surface. | 06-11-2015 |
20150308656 | LINEAR FRESNEL OPTIC FOR REDUCING ANGULAR SPREAD OF LIGHT FROM LED ARRAY - A light source may comprise a cylindrical lens, for example a cylindrical Fresnel lens, a linear array of light-emitting elements, the linear array aligned with and emitting light through the cylindrical Fresnel lens, wherein the cylindrical Fresnel lens reduces the angular spread of light in a widthwise axis of the linear array, the linear array spanning a lens length. | 10-29-2015 |
20150338030 | EDGE WEIGHTED SPACING OF LEDS FOR IMPROVED UNIFORMITY RANGE - A light source may comprise a housing, a window mounted in a front plane of the housing, a window length spanning a front plane length, and a linear array of light-emitting elements within the housing. The linear array may be aligned with and emit light through the window, and the linear array may span the window length, wherein first and last light-emitting elements of the linear array are positioned adjacent to widthwise edges of the window, and wherein window sidewalls at the widthwise edges are aligned flush with housing sidewalls. | 11-26-2015 |
20160033326 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT FOR A FIBER CURE SYSTEM - A system and method for monitoring and operating one or more light emitting devices is disclosed. In one example, light intensity within a dual elliptical reflecting chamber is sensed and operation of a fiber curing system is adjusted in response to an amount of sensed light energy. | 02-04-2016 |
20160076742 | EDGE WEIGHTED SPACING OF LEDS FOR IMPROVED UNIFORMITY RANGE - A light source may comprise a housing, a window mounted in a front plane of the housing, a window length spanning a front plane length, and a linear array of light-emitting elements within the housing. The linear array may be aligned with and emit light through the window, and the linear array may span the window length, wherein first and last light-emitting elements of the linear array are positioned adjacent to widthwise edges of the window, and wherein window sidewalls at the widthwise edges are aligned flush with housing sidewalls. | 03-17-2016 |
20160109097 | LIGHTING DEVICE WITH FACETED REFLECTOR - A lighting device may comprise a light emitting element and a reflector, the reflector comprising: a first opening surrounding the light emitting element and a second opening; reflector side walls forming the first and second openings, the reflector side walls divergently extending from the first opening away from the light emitting element to the second opening; and corner facets, wherein each corner facet is positioned over a corresponding reflector corner formed by an adjacent pair of reflector side walls at the first opening. In this way, a photosensitive work piece may be uniformly irradiated while mitigating under-curing and over-curing, and while reducing a coupling optics size and a distance between the light emitting elements and the work piece, thereby decreasing cure times and lowering manufacturing costs. | 04-21-2016 |
20160119996 | LIGHTING SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR REDUCING NOISE AT LIGHT SENSING DEVICE - A method may comprise: supplying light energy from a light emitting device principally along a first axis; sensing the light energy with a light sensing device oriented along a second axis, wherein the second axis is oriented substantially orthogonally to the first axis; and adjusting the light energy in response to the sensed light energy. In this way, an amount of retro-reflected light incident at the light sensing device may be reduced, measurement error of the light sensing device may be reduced, and control precision and reliability of the lighting system for curing a work piece can be increased. | 04-28-2016 |
Edwin R. Childers, Tucson, AZ US
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20090213489 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SERVO STRIPE WIDTH DETECTION AND COMPENSATION - A method and system for servo stripe width detection and compensation including moving a magnetic tape in a first direction across a magnetic tape head, the magnetic tape having a servo band including a first servo pattern and a second servo pattern, the magnetic tape head having a servo element; detecting a leading edge and a trailing edge of the first servo pattern with the servo element; detecting a leading edge and a trailing edge of the second servo pattern with the servo element; determining a first time from the leading edge of the first servo pattern to the leading edge of the second servo pattern; determining a second time from the trailing edge of the first servo pattern to the trailing edge of the second servo pattern; and determining a correction value from a difference between the first time and the second time. | 08-27-2009 |
20110122527 | Storing and Locating a Self-Describing Storage Cartridge - Embodiments of the invention relate to storing and locating a self-describing storage cartridge. An aspect of the invention includes a system for storing and locating a self-describing storage cartridge. The system includes a storage cartridge. The storage cartridge includes a first storage module configured to store data objects. The storage cartridge further includes a second storage module configured to store an index describing the data objects stored on the first storage module. The storage cartridge further includes a connector coupled to the second storage module and configured to provide an external device with access to the second storage module. | 05-26-2011 |
20110170214 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CORRECTING MAGNETIC TAPE DIMENSIONAL INSTABILITY - Magnetic tape devices encounter read and/or write errors when the tape is not being passed across the head with the proper tension and/or skew angle. According to one embodiment, a system which corrects for these problems comprises a head having an array of at least one of readers and writers, a drive mechanism for passing a magnetic recording tape over the head, a skew-inducing mechanism coupled to the head for adjusting a skew angle of a longitudinal axis of the array relative to a direction normal to a direction of tape travel over the head, and a controller in communication with the head. The system also determines a tape dimensional stability state of the tape and adjust the skew angle away from normal to the direction of tape travel and lowers a tension of the tape across the head if the tape dimensional stability state is in a contracted state. | 07-14-2011 |
20130019465 | SELF-CONTAINED MAGNETIC TAPE DRIVE AND COMBINED MULTI-PART TAPE SYSTEM - Magnetic tape systems, magnetic tape and reel systems, magnetic tape drives and methods of manufacturing the systems and drives comprise, for the magnetic tape system, two lengths of magnetic tape of substantially equal width dimension; and a cleaning tape positioned between and joining the two lengths of magnetic tape, forming a combined multi-part tape having the cleaning tape contained between the two lengths of magnetic tape. In the tape drive, the tape, two reels, each reel supporting at least a distal end of the combined multi-part tape, and a magnetic tape head assembly are contained in a common enclosure, such that the magnetic tape drive is self-contained. Manufacturability is enhanced by having a very long combined multi-part tape made from two lengths of magnetic tape joined together by a cleaning tape. | 01-24-2013 |
20130021694 | SELF-CONTAINED MAGNETIC TAPE DRIVE AND COMBINED MULTI-PART TAPE SYSTEM - Magnetic tape systems, magnetic tape and reel systems, magnetic tape drives and methods of manufacturing the systems and drives comprise, for the magnetic tape system, two lengths of magnetic tape of substantially equal width dimension; and a cleaning tape positioned between and joining the two lengths of magnetic tape, forming a combined multi-part tape having the cleaning tape contained between the two lengths of magnetic tape. In the tape drive, the tape, two reels, each reel supporting at least a distal end of the combined multi-part tape, and a magnetic tape head assembly are contained in a common enclosure, such that the magnetic tape drive is self-contained. Manufacturability is enhanced by having a very long combined multi-part tape made from two lengths of magnetic tape joined together by a cleaning tape. | 01-24-2013 |
20130063836 | TAPE DRIVE PROVIDED WRITE FORMAT FOR OVERWRITE ERASURE OF MAGNETIC TAPE DATA RECORDED IN TRACKS - A magnetic tape drive has a drive system to move a magnetic tape longitudinally; servo head(s) for reading servo band information from a magnetic tape as the magnetic tape is moved longitudinally; a magnetic tape read write head configured to read and to write the magnetic tape, having a data write width (w) greater than a normal shingled track pitch width (p) of the magnetic tape; an actuator system for positioning the read write head laterally; and a control. The magnetic tape drive stores an overwrite erase format of non-shingled track pitch longitudinal pattern(s) whose pitch is greater than the normal shingled track pitch width (p); and, the control, in response to activation of overwrite erasure of the tape drive, operates the actuator system and the magnetic tape read write head to write non-data to magnetic tape in the stored overwrite erase format. | 03-14-2013 |
20130229724 | CUSTOMIZING A RANGE OF ACCEPTABLE TAPE DIMENSIONAL STABILITY WRITE CONDITIONS - Described are embodiments of an invention for customizing the range of acceptable write conditions to a tape of a tape cartridge that contracts or expands laterally based on environmental conditions. The tape drive utilizes servo information to determine if the tape has expanded or contracted from the nominal dimension and to determine the magnitude of the expansion or contraction. In the case of expansion, the magnitude of the determined expansion and the stored maximum amount of contraction must be below a predetermined threshold value to allow a write. In the case of contraction, the magnitude of the determined contraction and the stored magnitude of expansion must be below the same predetermined threshold value to allow a write. If the determined magnitude of contraction or expansion is greater than the stored magnitude of contraction or expansion, respectively, then the new extreme is stored. | 09-05-2013 |
20140177088 | CUSTOMIZING A RANGE OF ACCEPTABLE TAPE DIMENSIONAL STABILITY WRITE CONDITIONS - Described are embodiments of an invention for customizing the range of acceptable write conditions to a tape of a tape cartridge that contracts or expands laterally based on environmental conditions. The tape drive utilizes servo information to determine if the tape has expanded or contracted from the nominal dimension and to determine the magnitude of the expansion or contraction. In the case of expansion, the magnitude of the determined expansion and the stored maximum amount of contraction must be below a predetermined threshold value to allow a write. In the case of contraction, the magnitude of the determined contraction and the stored magnitude of expansion must be below the same predetermined threshold value to allow a write. If the determined magnitude of contraction or expansion is greater than the stored magnitude of contraction or expansion, respectively, then the new extreme is stored. | 06-26-2014 |
Edwin Ralph Childers, Tucson, AZ US
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20090046420 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR ATTENUATING VIBRATION - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for attenuating vibration. A cover includes at least four slots. Each slot physically isolates a midsection from either the distal end or the proximal end of the cover. In one embodiment, a first slit isolates a midsection side and a second slit at an angle in the range of seventy degrees to one hundred-ten degrees to the first slit physically isolates a portion of a top from a portion of a side. The midsection is physically connected to an enclosure configured to supply power, cooling, and communications to the storage mechanism. | 02-19-2009 |
Eli Childers, Glenwood, UT US
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20140076532 | EXTENDABLE CONDUCTOR STAND HAVING MULTI-STAGE BLOWOUT PROTECTION - An extendable conductor stand allowing for rapid alignment and installation. The conductor stand having capacity to accept a BOP to protect against all blowouts, including behind the casing blowouts. | 03-20-2014 |
Elmer V. Childers, Lapeer, MI US
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20090179360 | Hydraulic Ride Bushing Having Improved End of Bushing Travel Damping - An hydraulic ride bushing having improved damping at the end of its travel. In various aspects thereof to provide the improved damping at the end of bushing travel: the external snubbers are composed entirely of polyurethane; the abutment portions of the external snubbers are composed of polyurethane; the external snubbers are provided with a plurality of convolutes; the external snubbers are composed of a dual durometer composition; an internal snubber is added between an hydraulic damper and an outer cylindrical shell; an hydraulic lock is provided at the hydraulic damper; and an external hydraulic damper is provided which is disposed externally with respect to the outer cylindrical shell. | 07-16-2009 |
Gregory Stephen Childers, Greer, SC US
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20120211098 | Ball Valve with Integrated Cam Operated Internal Microswitch - A ball valve includes a valve housing that has a main passage defined therein and a valve assembly that includes a valve body, which is movable within the main passage between open and closed positions, and a valve stem that fixedly engages the valve body. A handle is disposed on the valve housing that is connected to the valve stem and is operable to rotate the valve body between the open and closed positions via the valve stem. A switch is disposed within the housing, which operatively engages the valve assembly and is configured to transmit a signal to an operator's station regarding the position of the valve body. | 08-23-2012 |
Jennifer L. Childers, Lowell, IN US
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20140199460 | EDIBLE WATER-SOLUBLE FILM - Disclosed herein are water-soluble films and resulting packets including a water soluble film, wherein the water-soluble film includes a water-soluble mixture of polyvinyl alcohol, a compatibilizing agent, and a sugar alcohol plasticizer that is a solid at room temperature, wherein the water-soluble film is substantially transparent. | 07-17-2014 |
20150096130 | WATER-SOLUBLE DELAYED RELEASE CAPSULES, RELATED METHODS, AND RELATED ARTICLES - Disclosed herein are capsules for delayed release of an active ingredient contained therein, in particular water-soluble capsules for delayed release of water-sensitive, gas-generating compositions into an aqueous liquid medium. The delayed release capsules incorporate one or more gas-relief pinholes for gas-generating water-sensitive compositions contained in the capsules, such as inorganic bleach or other alkaline compositions intended for delayed release into a wash medium during a laundry cycle. The pinholes permit gas generated within the capsule due to exposure to environmental water vapor to escape from the capsule interior, preventing pressure build-up and capsule deformation during storage. The pinholes are sized to prevent or otherwise substantially limit the passage of liquids when submerged in a liquid medium (e.g., liquid water in an aqueous liquid medium). Related articles and methods for delivering the capsules in combination with a detergent or other laundry composition are also disclosed. | 04-09-2015 |
20160024446 | Water-Soluble Film for Delayed Release - The disclosure provides a water-soluble film, including polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH) and (PVOH) and an acrylate resin (e.g., methyl acrylate), wherein the water-soluble film remains intact for at least 3 minutes when submerged in water heated to a temperature of about 40° C., as determined by Bleach Compatibility Method A (described herein). The disclosure further provides a packet or pouch comprising water-soluble film of the disclosure. The packet or pouch can optionally include two or more compartments. The disclosure further provides a pouch including a first sealed compartment containing a first composition, the first sealed compartment comprising the water-soluble film according to the disclosure. Optionally, the first composition can include a bleach composition. | 01-28-2016 |
J. Gilmore Childers, Summit, NJ US
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20100235397 | LINK ANALYSIS MAPPING PROGRAM RISK MANAGEMENT - A method and system for managing risk by indicating links between one or more persons or entities which can include a process that gathers information about individuals and organizations into a computerized system where it can be analyzed to associate one or more individuals or organizations with links to other individuals or organizations. A user can designate a person or entity and the system will provide an indication of linkages associated with the designated person. Some embodiments can include a user specifying a particular type of link or limit links to a specified degree of separation between the designated person and any other person or entity. | 09-16-2010 |
20120066239 | Link Analysis Mapping Program Risk Management - A method and system for managing risk by indicating links between one or more persons or entities which can include a process that gathers information about individuals and organizations into a computerized system where it can be analyzed to associate one or more individuals or organizations with links to other individuals or organizations. A user can designate a person or entity and the system will provide an indication of linkages associated with the designated person. Some embodiments can include a user specifying a particular type of link or limit links to a specified degree of separation between the designated person and any other person or entity. | 03-15-2012 |
Joshua M. Childers, Chuckey, TN US
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20120325122 | Collapsible stand for music amplifier and the like - A stand for supporting sound amplifiers, wherein the stand has a base for resting on a floor, an amplifier support platform on the base, the plane of said platform being slanted downwardly from front to rear, a back rest pivotally mounted on the base for pivoting between 0° and 90° to the plane of the platform, and cooperating stop means on the base and said back rest for stopping pivoting motion of the back rest beyond 90° to the plane of the platform, wherein the plane of the platform is below the plane of the back rest when the back rest is in a stored position lying adjacent the platform. | 12-27-2012 |
Kaleen K. Childers, Newton, MA US
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20160060255 | THIAZOLE-SUBSTITUTED AMINOHETEROARYLS AS SPLEEN TYROSINE KINASE INHIBITORS - The invention provides certain thiazole-substituted aminoheteroaryl compounds of the Formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein X | 03-03-2016 |
Kaleen Konrad Childers, Newton, MA US
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20110245205 | AMINOPYRIMIDINES AS SYK INHIBITORS - The present invention provides novel pyrimidine amines of formula (I) which are potent inhibitors of spleen tyrosine kinase, and are useful in the treatment and prevention of diseases mediated by said enzyme, such as asthma, COPD and rheumatoid arthritis. | 10-06-2011 |
20120277192 | AMINOPYRIMIDINES AS SYK INHIBITORS - The present invention provides novel pyrimidine amines of formula (I) which are potent inhibitors of spleen tyrosine kinase, and are useful in the treatment and prevention of diseases mediated by said enzyme, such as asthma, COPD and rheumatoid arthritis. | 11-01-2012 |
20140100250 | PYRIDYL AMINOPYRIDINES AS SYK INHIBITORS - The present invention provides novel pyrimidine amines of formula I which are potent inhibitors of spleen tyrosine kinase, and are useful in the treatment and prevention of diseases mediated by said enzyme, such as asthma, COPD, rheumatoid arthritis, and cancer. | 04-10-2014 |
20140148474 | AMINOPYRIMIDINES AS SYK INHIBITORS - The present invention provides novel pyrimidine amines of formula I which are potent inhibitors of spleen tyrosine kinase, and are useful in the treatment and prevention of diseases mediated by said enzyme, such as asthma, COPD, rheumatoid arthritis and cancer. | 05-29-2014 |
20140243336 | 2-Pyridyl Carboxamide-Containing Spleen Tyrosine Kinase (SYK) Inhibitors - The invention provides certain 2-pyridyl carboxamide-containing compounds of the Formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein A and B are as defined herein. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and methods of using the compounds for treating diseases or conditions mediated by Spleen Tyrosine Kinase (Syk) kinase. | 08-28-2014 |
20140303206 | 3-Pyridyl Carboxamide-Containing Spleen Tyrosine Kinase (SYK) Inhibitors - The invention provides certain 3-pyridyl carboxamide-containing compounds of the Formula (I) (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein A and B are as defined herein. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and methods of using the compounds for treating diseases or conditions mediated by Spleen Tyrosine Kinase (Syk) kinase. | 10-09-2014 |
Kaleen Konrad Childers, Medfield, MA US
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20140243290 | Aminopyrimidines as SYK Inhibitors - The present invention provides novel pyrimidine amines of formula (I) which are potent inhibitors of spleen tyrosine kinase, and are useful in the treatment and prevention of diseases mediated by said enzyme, such as asthma, COPD and rheumatoid arthritis. | 08-28-2014 |
20150175575 | IMIDAZOLYL ANALOGS AS SYK INHIBITORS - The present invention provides novel imidazole analogs of Formula I which are potent inhibitors of spleen tyrosine kinase, and are useful in the treatment and prevention of diseases mediated by said enzyme, such as asthma, COPD, rheumatoid arthritis, and cancer. | 06-25-2015 |
20150191461 | PYRAZOLYL DERIVATIVES AS SYK INHIBITORS - The present invention provides novel pyrazole derivatives of formula I which are potent inhibitors of spleen tyrosine kinase, and are useful in the treatment and prevention of diseases mediated by said enzyme, such as asthma, COPD, rheumatoid arthritis, and cancer. | 07-09-2015 |
20150239866 | TRIAZOLYL DERIVATIVES AS SYK INHIBITORS - Provided are triazole derivatives of Formula I which are potent inhibitors of spleen tyrosine kinase and pharmaceutical composition. The triazole derivatives are useful in the treatment and prevention of diseases mediated by said enzyme, such as asthma, COPD, rheumatoid arthritis, and cancer. | 08-27-2015 |
20150353535 | THIAZOLE-SUBSTITUTED AMINOPYRIDINES AS SPLEEN TYROSINE KINASE INHIBITORS - The invention provides certain thiazole-substituted aminopyridine compounds of the Formula (I) (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R | 12-10-2015 |
Kaleen Konrad Childers, Boston, MA US
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20150239866 | TRIAZOLYL DERIVATIVES AS SYK INHIBITORS - Provided are triazole derivatives of Formula I which are potent inhibitors of spleen tyrosine kinase and pharmaceutical composition. The triazole derivatives are useful in the treatment and prevention of diseases mediated by said enzyme, such as asthma, COPD, rheumatoid arthritis, and cancer. | 08-27-2015 |
Kara Childers, Grovespring, MO US
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20100124727 | INTERMAXILLARY FIXATION DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE - An apparatus and method for fixing a patient's jaw by using arcuate arch bars which are fastened to both the upper and lower teeth using a plurality of zip ties. The arch bars are provided with bores and zip ties are passed through these bores and fastened to the patient's teeth. Each arch bar is provided with interarch receptacles which receive and engage a zip tie. The receptacles are rotatable and are generally aligned between the upper and lower arch bars. Additional zip ties with opposed teeth are passed through the upper and lower pairs of arch bar receptacles and tightened to fix the lower jar to the upper jaw. | 05-20-2010 |
Lee Childers, Brighton, MI US
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20110002138 | SELECTIVELY ILLUMINATED TRIM PANELS - Decorative or protective appliqués' or trim panels having a wide range of decorative patterns may be formed by injection molding a backing layer behind and a transparent outer layer on the top surface of a thin foil, film, fabric or veneer. Use of multiple layers of decorative film, transparent plastic and colored/opaque plastic is also disclosed to provide distinguishing visual effects. The appliqués and trim panels may be backlighted or edge-lighted selectively by providing a light source behind or optically coupled to a runner molded as part of the transparent outer layer. | 01-06-2011 |
Mark Childers, Finksburg, MD US
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20090097849 | PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZED RECEIVER WITH BANDWIDTH ADAPTIVE OPTICAL FILTER FOR HIGH SPEED LONG HAUL WDM SYSTEMS - The present invention provides a performance optimized receiver with a bandwidth adaptive optical filter for high speed long haul wavelength division multiplexed systems, such as 40 Gb/s and 100 Gb/s wavelength division multiplexed systems. The performance optimized receiver includes: a bandwidth and wavelength tunable optical filter, wherein the bandwidth and wavelength tunable optical filter is operable for receiving a plurality of wavelengths associated with a wavelength division multiplexed signal and passing one or more selected wavelengths, and wherein the bandwidth and wavelength tunable optical filter is operable for adjusting the bandwidth of each of the one or more selected wavelengths; and a receiver coupled to the bandwidth and wavelength tunable optical filter. Preferably, the receiver includes one or more of a bit error rate monitoring module and a signal quality monitoring module operable for monitoring the one or more selected wavelengths and providing feedback to the bandwidth and wavelength tunable optical filter such that the bandwidth and wavelength tunable optical filter adaptively adjusts the bandwidth of each of the one or more selected wavelengths. | 04-16-2009 |
20100008617 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ELIMINATING DELETERIOUS POLARIZATION EFFECTS IN AN OPTICAL FIBER DISPERSION COMPENSATION MODULE - The present invention provides methods and systems for mitigating polarization changes associated with an optical communication signal caused by mechanical disturbances to an optical fiber dispersion compensation module of an optical communication network. The methods include disposing a first damping material between an optical fiber and a housing associated with the optical fiber dispersion compensation module; wherein the first damping material is selected and positioned such that it mitigates relatively fast polarization changes. Optionally, the methods also include disposing a second damping material between the optical fiber and the housing associated with the optical fiber dispersion compensation module; wherein the second damping material is selected and positioned such that it mitigates relatively slow polarization changes. Thus, frequency range specific optical fiber dispersion compensation module mechanical perturbation isolation methods and systems are provided. | 01-14-2010 |
Mark Steven Childers, Webster Groves, MO US
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20120284713 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ANALYZING PERFORMANCE OF VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENTS - Intelligent monitoring systems and methods for virtual environments are disclosed that understand various components of a virtual infrastructure and how the components interact to provide improved performance analysis to users. In certain examples, a monitoring system assesses the performance of virtual machine(s) in the context of the overall performance of the physical server(s) and the environment in which the virtual machine(s) are running. For instance, the monitoring system can track performance metrics over a determined period of time to view changes to the allocation of resources to virtual machines and their location(s) on physical platforms. Moreover, monitoring systems can utilize past performance information from separate virtual environments to project a performance impact resulting from the migration of a virtual machine from one physical platform to another. | 11-08-2012 |
20130218547 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ANALYZING PERFORMANCE OF VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENTS - Intelligent monitoring systems and methods for virtual environments are disclosed that understand various components of a virtual infrastructure and how the components interact to provide improved performance analysis to users. In certain examples, a monitoring system assesses the performance of virtual machine(s) in the context of the overall performance of the physical server(s) and the environment in which the virtual machine(s) are running. For instance, the monitoring system can track performance metrics over a determined period of time to view changes to the allocation of resources to virtual machines and their location(s) on physical platforms. Moreover, monitoring systems can utilize past performance information from separate virtual environments to project a performance impact resulting from the migration of a virtual machine from one physical platform to another. | 08-22-2013 |
Martin K. Childers, Seattle, WA US
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20140249211 | Systemic Gene Replacement Therapy for Treatment of X-Linked MyoTubular Myopathy (XLMTM) - The present invention provides compositions and methods for treating a myopathy. In certain embodiments, the invention provides compositions and methods for treating, improving muscle function, and prolonging survival in a subject with X-linked myotubular myopathy (XLMTM). The present invention provides a method comprising systemic administration of a composition that induces the increased expression of myotubularin in the muscle of a subject. The invention provides sustained regional and global increases in muscle function. | 09-04-2014 |
20150258215 | Systemic Gene Replacement Therapy for Treatment of X-Linked MyoTubular Myopathy (XLMTM) - The present invention provides compositions and methods for treating a myopathy. In certain embodiments, the invention provides compositions and methods for treating, improving muscle function, and prolonging survival in a subject with X-linked myotubular myopathy (XLM™). The present invention provides a method comprising systemic administration of a composition that induces the increased expression of myotubularin in the muscle of a subject. The invention provides sustained regional and global increases in muscle function. | 09-17-2015 |
Matthew Childers, Newton Highlands, MA US
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20100197634 | INHIBITORS OF JANUS KINASES - The instant invention provides for compounds that inhibit the four known mammalian JAK kinases (JAK1, JAK2, JAK3 and TYK2) and PDK1. The invention also provides for compositions comprising such inhibitory compounds and methods of inhibiting the activity of JAK1, JAK2, JAK3 TYK2 and PDK1 by administering the compound to a patient in need of treatment for myeloproliferative disorders or cancer. | 08-05-2010 |
Patrick Childers, Marietta, GA US
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20130244777 | LAYOUT ELEMENTS AS RENDERING PLACEHOLDERS FOR NATIVE WAGERING GAME APPLICATIONS - A wagering game machine configured to present a wagering game upon which monetary value may be wagered receives a layout description for a first set of image components defines one or more placeholder areas. A first executable component renders a portion of the first set of image components in accordance with the layout description. A natively executed wagering game application renders a second set of image components defined independently from the layout description within the placeholder areas. The first executable component renders a second portion of the first set of images over the images rendered by the natively executed wagering game application. | 09-19-2013 |
Philip Childers, Tulsa, OK US
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20120012298 | Method and Appratus for Heating an Aqueous Mixture to Vaporization - The present invention is generally directed toward an apparatus and method for the heating of an aqueous mixture to vaporization, more specifically toward the heating of dilution air through a dilution air heating coil that is placed within the path of exhaust gas. In a power plant utilizing an emissions reduction process, such as a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) process, or other type of process, to remove harmful components, such as nitrous oxide (NO.sub.x), from a stream of flue gas wherein the emission reduction process includes the injection of vaporized aqueous mixture into the stream of flue gas, the present invention comprises a dilution air heating coil being placed within the path of exhaust gas to heat dilution air that is then subsequently used in the vaporization of the ammonia. | 01-19-2012 |
Priscilla Childers, Greenville, SC US
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20090241510 | Pressure control method and system to reduce gas turbine fuel supply pressure requirements - A system and method to reduce the gas fuel supply pressure requirements of a gas turbine, which results in an increased operability range and a reduction in gas turbine trips. According to the method, the gas turbine is allowed to start and operate at supply pressures determined as a function of ambient conditions and gas turbine compressor pressure ratio. This increases the operability window, and reduces or eliminates the need for gas fuel compressors. | 10-01-2009 |
20100034635 | Predictive Model Based Control System for Heavy Duty Gas Turbines - A system for controlling the clearance between a turbine blade and the turbine casing that includes an impingement cooling manifold attached to a turbine casing, a temperature sensing device for determining the temperature of the turbine casing, a blower, a control system logic for determining the setting temperature of the casing, and a controller for controlling the blower, wherein the blower forces air onto the impingement cooling manifold to cool the casing towards the setting temperature and control the clearance. | 02-11-2010 |
20120117977 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING A SET POINT FOR EXTRACTING AIR FROM A COMPRESSOR TO PROVIDE TURBINE COOLING AIR IN A GAS TURBINE - A method for controlling the generation of turbine cooling air from air extracted from a compressor of a gas turbine including: extracting compressed air from a low pressure and a high pressure stage of the compressor; adding in an ejector the compressed air from the low pressure stage to the air from the high pressure stage and discharging the combined air as turbine cooling air; bypassing the ejector with a bypass portion of the extracted compressed air from the high pressure stage; in response to turning on the flow of extracted compressed air from the low pressure stage, changing a set point for an actual pressure ratio that includes a pressure of the turbine cooling air, and adjusting the bypass flow in response to the changed set point to cause the actual pressure ratio to approach the changed set point. | 05-17-2012 |
Priscilla Graves Childers, Gray Court, SC US
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20150121887 | AUTOMATED CONTROL OF PART-SPEED GAS TURBINE OPERATION - A method of controlling operability of a gas turbine during part-speed operation includes identifying that a combustion system of the gas turbine is operating at part-speed, the combustion system including a fuel source, fuel circuits and valves operably interposed between the fuel source and the fuel circuits, respectively, defining first and second boundaries based on first and second parameters and automatically controlling each of the valves to control fuel flow to each of the fuel circuits in accordance with the defined first and second boundaries. | 05-07-2015 |
Priscilla Graves Childers, Greenville, SC US
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20120023953 | METHODS FOR CONTROLLING FUEL SPLITS TO A GAS TURBINE COMBUSTOR - Methods for controlling fuel splits to a combustor of a gas turbine are disclosed. The methods may include determining a combustion reference temperature of the gas turbine, measuring a biasing parameter of the gas turbine, determining at least one fuel split biasing value based on the combustion reference temperature and the biasing parameter and adjusting a nominal fuel split schedule based on the at least one fuel split biasing value. | 02-02-2012 |
Richard Kendall Childers, Dracut, MA US
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20100213455 | CONDUCTING FORMULATION - The invention relates to novel formulations comprising an organic semiconductor (OSC) and a conductive additive, to their use as conducting inks for the preparation of organic electronic (OE) devices, especially organic photovoltaic (OPV) cells, to methods for preparing OE devices using the novel formulations, and to OE devices and OPV cells prepared from such methods and formulations. | 08-26-2010 |
20130161594 | CONDUCTING FORMULATION - The invention relates to novel formulations comprising an organic semiconductor (OSC) and a conductive additive, to their use as conducting inks for the preparation of organic electronic (OE) devices, especially organic photovoltaic (OPV) cells, to methods for preparing OE devices using the novel formulations, and to OE devices and OPV cells prepared from such methods and formulations. | 06-27-2013 |
Robert Childers, Portage, MI US
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20110144569 | PERITONEAL DIALYSIS MACHINE TOUCH SCREEN USER INTERFACE - A peritoneal dialysis machine including a membrane pump and a touch screen display that includes a mode-indicating portion and an operation-descriptive portion, the mode-indicating portion having a plurality of touch sensitive indicia each indicating one of a plurality of modes in which the machine can operate, the display being used to keep a patient continually informed of which one mode of at least three operating modes the machine is operating in, as the operation-descriptive portion changes to display details of a specific operation being carried out within the one mode, the indicia for each of the three operating modes always being visible to the patient while the machine is operating, the operating mode being selected by the patient touching one of the indicia on the screen. | 06-16-2011 |
20120035533 | PERITONEAL DIALYSIS MACHINE TOUCH SCREEN USER INTERFACE - A peritoneal dialysis machine including a membrane pump and a touch screen display that includes a mode-indicating portion and an operation-descriptive portion, the mode-indicating portion having a plurality of touch sensitive indicia each indicating one of a plurality of modes in which the machine can operate, the display being used to keep a patient continually informed of which one mode of at least three operating modes the machine is operating in, as the operation-descriptive portion changes to display details of a specific operation being carried out within the one mode, the indicia for each of the three operating modes always being visible to the patient while the machine is operating, the operating mode being selected by the patient touching one of the indicia on the screen. | 02-09-2012 |
20130324915 | STEPPER MOTOR DRIVEN PERITONEAL DIALYSIS MACHINE - A peritoneal dialysis system includes: an enclosure including an actuation surface and a door; a stepper motor housed by the enclosure; a pump head and a solid pump piston structurally linking the pump head to the stepper motor; and a disposable unit accepted by the enclosure, the disposable unit including a flexible membrane attached to a rigid piece, the actuation surface of the enclosure and the disposable unit so configured and arranged that when the stepper motor turns and consequently translates the solid pump piston and the pump head towards the door, the pump head physically contacts and stretches the membrane from a relaxed position to a stretched position, and when the stepper motor turns and consequently translates the solid pump piston and the pump head away from the door, the membrane follows the pump head and transitions from the stretched position to the relaxed position. | 12-05-2013 |
Scott A. Childers, Greenville, SC US
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20100286889 | METHODS RELATING TO GAS TURBINE CONTROL AND OPERATION - A method of controlling variable extraction flow in a combustion turbine engine, wherein extraction flow comprises a supply of compressed air extracted from the compressor and supplied to the turbine through extraction conduits, and wherein the extraction conduits includes a variable extraction orifice, the method comprising the steps of: measuring a plurality of turbine engine operating parameters; monitoring, by a control unit, the measured operating parameters of the combustion turbine engine; setting the variable extraction orifices to a setting that allows an approximate maximum level of extraction flow; calculating, by the control unit, at least one calculated operating parameter based upon model-based control and the measured operating parameters, including at least a current turbine inlet temperature and a maximum turbine inlet temperature; and manipulating the setting for the supply of fuel to the combustor such that an increased and/or maximum level of engine output is determined by comparing the values for the current turbine inlet temperature and the maximum turbine inlet temperature. | 11-11-2010 |
Scott Andrew Childers, Gray Court, SC US
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20150121888 | GAS TURBINE ONLINE WASH CONTROL - A gas turbine online wash control system may obtain geospatial data for an area in which a gas turbine is located. The gas turbine online wash control system may determine wash control parameters for the gas turbine based on the geospatial data. | 05-07-2015 |
Stephen R. Childers, Oklahoma City, OK US
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20100280818 | Key Talk - A method provides communication of information between a first and second communicator utilizing a plurality of lexicons. The first lexicon has a plurality of words in the language of the first communicator, each word in the first lexicon having an assigned numerical value determined by the frequency of use of the word, or an equivalent of the word, in a base language. The second lexicon functions similarly in the language of the second communicator. The numerical values are transmitted via a wired or wireless telecommunication system, whereby information is communicated between the first and second communicator by substituting numerical values common to both the first and second communicator for words representing the information communicated. | 11-04-2010 |
Tedd A. Childers, Portage, MI US
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20090324641 | NOVEL ADJUVANT COMPOSITIONS - This invention relates to adjuvant formulations comprising various combinations of triterpenoids, sterols, immunomodulators, polymers, and Th2 stimulators; methods for making the adjuvant compositions; and the use of the adjuvant formulations in immunogenic and vaccine compositions with different antigens. This invention further relates to the use of the formulations in the treatment of animals. | 12-31-2009 |
Tedd Alan Childers, Portage, MI US
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20140056940 | NOVEL ADJUVANT COMPOSITIONS - This invention relates to adjuvant formulations comprising various combinations of triterpenoids, sterols, immunomodulators, polymers, and Th2 stimulators; methods for making the adjuvant compositions; and the use of the adjuvant formulations in immunogenic and vaccine compositions with different antigens. This invention further relates to the use of the formulations in the treatment of animals. | 02-27-2014 |
Tracy Childers, Sammamish, WA US
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20160132567 | MULTI-SEARCH AND MULTI-TASK IN SEARCH - Map multi-search architecture that enables users to multi-task on the mapping engine website. A card interaction model enables the creation of new cards for new tasks and from which users can retrieve previous results without needing to redo the search task. One or more cards can be retrieved by scrolling through and selecting the desires card(s). Point-of-interest (POI) capabilities of the architecture introduce different POI colors, POI sizes, and a decay model which enables users to differentiate between different sets of results and furthermore, enables users to see the proximity of different sets of results. The POI system enables differentiated POI sets for different sets of search results and/or detail cards. | 05-12-2016 |
Travis Childers, Joseph, UT US
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20140076532 | EXTENDABLE CONDUCTOR STAND HAVING MULTI-STAGE BLOWOUT PROTECTION - An extendable conductor stand allowing for rapid alignment and installation. The conductor stand having capacity to accept a BOP to protect against all blowouts, including behind the casing blowouts. | 03-20-2014 |
Vickie Childers, Round-O, SC US
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20130234408 | MOBILE WORKING STATION - A mobile working station comprising a first container, where the first container includes an inner cavity; a pair of handlebars extending from the first container, where the pair of handlebars meet at a handle; a pair of brackets attached to the handlebars, where the pair of brackets support a platform; and a second container positioned within the inner cavity of the first container, where the second container receives a plurality of office supplies. The handle may include a comfort grip, and may be telescopic to enable the user to adjust the height. Finally, the mobile working station may include a set of all terrain wheels for greater transportability. | 09-12-2013 |
Wayne Childers, New Hope, PA US
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20130296386 | SMALL MOLECULE RNASE INHIBITORS AND METHODS OF USE - Small molecule inhibitors of bacterial ribonuclease (e.g., RnpA) and methods for their synthesis and use are described herein. The methods of using the compounds include treating and preventing microbial infections and inhibiting bacterial ribonuclease. | 11-07-2013 |
20130303585 | SMALL MOLECULE RNASE INHIBITORS AND METHODS OF USE - Small molecule inhibitors of bacterial ribonuclease (e.g., RnpA) and methods for their synthesis and use are described herein. The methods of using the compounds include treating and preventing microbial infections and inhibiting bacterial ribonuclease. Also described herein are methods of identifying compounds for treating or preventing a microbial infection. | 11-14-2013 |
20150283118 | SMALL MOLECULE RNASE INHIBITORS AND METHODS OF USE - Small molecule inhibitors of bacterial ribonuclease (e.g., RnpA) and methods for their synthesis and use are described herein. The methods of using the compounds include treating and preventing microbial infections and inhibiting bacterial ribonuclease. | 10-08-2015 |
20150376139 | ANTI-PCSK9 COMPOUNDS AND METHODS FOR THE TREATMENT AND/OR PREVENTION OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES - Disclosed are compounds that modulate the physiological action of the proprotein convertase subtilisin kexin type 9 (PCSK9), and methods of using these modulators to reduce LDL-cholesterol levels and/or for the treatment and/or prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD), including treatment of hypercholesterolemia. | 12-31-2015 |
20160115124 | SMALL MOLECULE RNASE INHIBITORS AND METHODS OF USE - Small molecule inhibitors of bacterial ribonuclease (e.g., RnpA) and methods for their synthesis and use are described herein. The methods of using the compounds include treating and preventing microbial infections and inhibiting bacterial ribonuclease. Also described herein are methods of identifying compounds for treating or preventing a microbial infection. | 04-28-2016 |
Wayne E. Childers, New Hope, PA US
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20080207631 | METHODS FOR THE TREATMENT AND PREVENTION OF NEURODEGENERATIVE CONDITIONS - Adatanserin is useful for treating neurodegenerative disorders, chronic pain, and other disorders associated with dysfunctional glutamate release. Methods of treating the same comprise administering a therapeutically effective amount of adatanserin or a pharmaceutical salt thereof, to a patient in need of said treatment. | 08-28-2008 |
20090215794 | SEROTONERGIC AGENTS - Novel piperazine derivatives are provided having the formula | 08-27-2009 |
20140234827 | SSAT mRNA TRANSLATION REPRESSION AND ACTIVATION - The invention provides an isolated nucleic acid having a sequence encoding a spermidine/spermine acetyltransferase (“SSAT”), wherein translation of an mRNA comprising the encoded SSAT has increased basal translation and increased stimulated translation, compared to a wild-type mRNA encoding SSAT. Methods of use for the nucleic acid are also provided. Methods and compositions are also provided for reducing ischemia-reperfusion injury in organs or tissue for transplantation. | 08-21-2014 |
20150210641 | NOVEL CYTOCHROME P450 INHIBITORS AND THEIR METHOD OF USE - Embodiments of the present invention relate to novel cytochrome P450 inhibitors and pharmaceutical compositions thereof having a disease-modifying action in the treatment of diseases associated with the overproduction of cortisol that include metabolic syndrome, and any involving the overproduction of cortisol. | 07-30-2015 |
20150353530 | NOVEL FUNCTIONALIZED 4-(PHENOXYMETHYL(-1,3-DIOXOLANE ANALOGS EXHIBITING CYTOCHROME P450 INHIBITION AND THEIR METHOD OF USE - Embodiments of the present invention relate to 4-(phenoxymethyl)-1,3-dioxolane analogs and pharmaceutical compositions thereof having a disease-modifying action in the treatment of diseases associated with the overproduction of cortisol that include metabolic syndrome, and any involving the overproduction of cortisol. | 12-10-2015 |
Wayne Everett Childers, New Hope, PA US
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20080262228 | Metabolites of 5-fluoro-8- quinoline and methods of preparation and uses thereof - The present invention relates to novel metabolites of 5-Fluoro-8-{4-[4-(6-methoxyquinolin-8-yl)piperazin-1-yl]piperidin-1-yl}quinoline, which can be useful in treating CNS disorders. The present invention further relates to processes for their preparation, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising them, and to methods of using them. | 10-23-2008 |