Melancon
Bradley A. Melancon, Houston, TX US
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20150240584 | REMOVABLE DOWNHOLE ARTICLE WITH FRANGIBLE PROTECTIVE COATING, METHOD OF MAKING, AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - A method of opening an orifice in a downhole article includes forming a downhole article having an orifice, the orifice having a selectively removable plug sealingly disposed therein, the selectively removable plug comprising a selectively removable plug body formed of a plug body material and a selectively removable sealant coating formed of a coating material disposed on an outer surface of the plug body. The method also includes disposing the article within a wellbore. The method further includes exposing the selectively removable plug to a first wellbore fluid that is configured to selectively remove the sealant coating and provide a fluid access to the plug body. The method further includes exposing the selectively removable plug body to a second wellbore fluid through the fluid access that is configured to selectively remove the plug body and using the second wellbore fluid to break the sealant coating into a plurality of pieces. | 08-27-2015 |
Bruce J. Melancon, Nashville, TN US
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20110172227 | ALKYL 3-((2-AMIDOETHYL)AMINO)-8-AZABICYCLO[3.2.1]OCTANE-8-CARBOXYLATE ANALOGS AS SELECTIVE M1 AGONISTS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME - In one aspect, the invention relates to compounds having a general structure: | 07-14-2011 |
20130123236 | SUBSTITUTED BENZYLSPIROINDOLIN-2-ONE ANALOGS AS POSITIVE ALLOSTERIC MODULATORS OF THE MUSCARINIC ACETYLCHOLINE RECEPTOR M1 - In one aspect, the invention relates to substituted benzylspiroindolin-2-one analogs compounds, derivatives thereof, and related compounds, which are useful as positive allosteric modulators of the muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M | 05-16-2013 |
20130178458 | SUBSTITUTED (1-(METHYLSULFONYL)AZETIDIN-3-YL)(HETEROCYCLOALKYL)METHANONE ANALOGS AS ANTAGONISTS OF MUSCARINIC ACETYLCHOLINE M1 RECEPTORS - In one aspect, the invention relates to substituted (1-(methylsulfonyl)azetidin-3-yl)(heterocycloalkyl)methanone analogs, derivatives thereof, and related compounds, which are useful as antagonists of the muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M | 07-11-2013 |
20140194471 | SUBSTITUTED 1-BENZYLINDOLIN-2-ONE ANALOGS AS POSITIVE ALLOSTERIC MODULATORS OF MUSCARINIC ACETYLCHOLINE M1 RECEPTORS - In one aspect, the invention relates to substituted 1-benzylindolin-2-one analog compounds, derivatives thereof, and related compounds, which are useful as positive allosteric modulators of the muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M | 07-10-2014 |
20140206676 | SUBSTITUTED 4-(1H-PYRAZOL-4-YL)BENZYL ANALOGUES AS POSITIVE ALLOSTERIC MODULATORS OF MACHR M1 RECEPTORS - In one aspect, the invention relates to substituted 4-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)benzyl analogs compounds, derivatives thereof, and related compounds, which are useful as positive allosteric modulators of the muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M | 07-24-2014 |
20140288084 | SUBSTITUTED 2-(4-HETEROCYCLYLBENZYL)ISOINDOLIN-1-ONE ANALOGS AS POSITIVE ALLOSTERIC MODULATORS OF THE MUSCARINIC ACETYLCHOLINE RECEPTOR M1 - In one aspect, the invention relates to substituted 2-(4-heterocyclylbenzyl)isoindolin-1-one analogs compounds, derivatives thereof, and related compounds, which are useful as positive allosteric modulators of the muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M | 09-25-2014 |
20140357615 | SUBSTITUTED 1H-PYRAZOLO[3',4',4,5]THIENO[2,3-B]PYRIDIN-3-AMINE ANALOGS AS POSITIVE ALLOSTERIC MODULATORS OF THE MUSCARINIC ACETYCHOLINE RECEPTOR M4 - In one aspect, the invention relates to substituted 1H-pyrazolo[3′,4′:4,5]thieno[2,3-b]pyridin-3-amine analogs, derivatives thereof, and related compounds, which are useful as positive allosteric modulators of the muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M | 12-04-2014 |
20150018309 | SUBSTITUTED 5-AMINOTHIENO[2,3-C]PYRIDAZINE-6-CARBOXAMIDE ANALOGS AS POSITIVE ALLOSTERIC MODULATORS OF THE MUSCARINIC ACETYLCHOLINE RECEPTOR M4 - In one aspect, the invention relates to substituted 5-aminothieno[2,3-c]pyridazine-6-carboxamide analogs, derivatives thereof, and related compounds, which are useful as positive allosteric modulators of the muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M | 01-15-2015 |
Cole Melancon, Katy, TX US
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20140096975 | Well System With an Independently Retrievable Tree - A well apparatus system that includes a wellhead, a tree, a tubing hanger, a tubing spool that is located between the wellhead and the tree, and a production isolator surrounded by the tree and the tubing spool. The tree component of this system can include a vertical or horizontal tree. More importantly, this system can be constructed in a number of different sequences. In addition, this well apparatus system allows for installation, retrieval, and/or work-over the tubing hanger and associated completion system without disturbance of the tree. The presented system also allows for installation and retrieval of the tree independent of the tubing hanger and associated completion system. Some embodiments can include valve-type mechanisms to serve as production environmental barriers. These mechanisms are integral to the production isolator. | 04-10-2014 |
Cory C. Melancon, Houston, TX US
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20100140145 | SEPARATION OF TAR FROM SAND - A system for separating hydrocarbons from a solid source including a primary separation tank including a first hydrocarbon removing device to remove hydrocarbons from a slurry of water and solids. Further, the system including a transfer device between the primary separation tank and a secondary separation tank, wherein the transfer device is configured to transfer solids from the slurry to the secondary separation tank. Further still, the system including a second hydrocarbon removal device, a fine particle separation device to remove remaining solids in the secondary separation tank, and a product collection tank to receive hydrocarbons removed from the primary and secondary separation tanks. | 06-10-2010 |
Dennis W. Melancon, Lynchburg, VA US
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20130101374 | STORAGE BIN FOR TRANSPORTING AND STORING BULK LANDSCAPING MATERIAL, AND METHOD - A storage bin for bulk landscaping material includes a bin body having a bottom wall, a pair of parallel spaced side walls, and a rear end wall closing the rear end of the bin body, thereby to define a chamber that is open at its front end. A rectangular ramp wall is hingedly connected with the bottom wall at the front end of the bin body for displacement between a vertical position partially closing the chamber front end, and a downwardly inclined ramp position in engagement with the ground, whereby an unloading vehicle may be driven up the ramp to engage the bulk material. At least one first horizontal connecting bar is mounted at the forward end of the storage bin, whereby the bin may be transported to a site by a tilt flat bed transporting vehicle, and deposited in a controlled manner rear-end-first from the flat bed. | 04-25-2013 |
Dominic Melancon, Blainville CA
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20110189093 | PROSTATE SPECIFIC MEMBRANE ANTIGEN ANTIBODIES AND ANTIGEN BINDING FRAGMENTS - Polypeptides, antibodies or antigen-binding fragments capable of binding to prostate specific membrane antigen (PSMA) are provided. These polypeptides, antibodies or antigen-binding fragments may be used for diagnostic and/or therapeutic purposes. | 08-04-2011 |
Jeffrey Thomas Melancon, Willis, TX US
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20120125622 | WELLSITE EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING SAME - A system and method for replacing equipment at a wellsite is provided. The wellsite has a subsea stripper installed proximate a subsea borehole. The system has a conveyance for delivering a BHA into the subsea borehole. The system has a subsea stripper having a central bore for passing the conveyance and the BHA therethrough, and at least one actuator connected to the subsea stripper for actuating a packer whereby the wellbore is sealed. The system has at least one replaceable seal assembly for installation within the stripper. The replaceable seal assembly has at least one packer extendable within the subsea stripper to form a seal thereabout and at least one locator sleeve for positioning the seal assembly in an install position within the subsea stripper. The replaceable seal assembly has a frangible member for connecting the seal assembly to the conveyance prior to deployment in the subsea stripper. | 05-24-2012 |
20120193874 | BLOWOUT PREVENTER SEAL AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A blowout preventer (BOP) seal and method are provided. The seal includes a tubular body comprising a plurality of segments that form a continuous loop. The tubular body has a plurality of inner projections extending from opposite sides of a first end thereof and a plurality of outer projections extending from opposite sides of a second end thereof. Each of the plurality of projections tapers away from the tubular body. A cross-sectional area along at least a portion of the plurality of segments is varied whereby the plurality of segments are selectively reinforced. | 08-02-2012 |
20140264099 | BLOWOUT PREVENTER WITH WEDGE RAM ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A ram assembly of a blowout prevent (BOP) includes a ram shuttle, a ram wedge and a ram seat. The ram shuttle and the ram wedge are slidably positionable in a ram channel of a BOP housing between a retracted and extended position. The ram shuttle has a wedge cavity extending therethrough and an inclined surface thereon. The ram wedge has a tubular cavity therethrough for receiving the tubular. The ram wedge has a corresponding inclined surface engageable with the inclined surface of the ram shuttle, and wedges between the ram shuttle and the housing whereby a force is generated therebetween. The ram seat is positionable in the housing about the passage, and is engageable with the ram wedge and the housing when the ram shuttle and the ram wedge are moved to the extended position whereby a seal is formed therebetween. | 09-18-2014 |
20150075801 | MODULAR SUBSEA STRIPPER PACKER AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A stripper packer for sealing a tubular of a wellsite is provided. The stripper packer includes an extendable housing, a packer, and a sliding window. The extendable housing has a passage therethrough to receive the tubular, and includes a piston operatively connectable between an upper and a lower portion of the extendable housing for selective movement therebetween. The packer is positionable within the extendable housing and sealingly engageable with the tubular. The sliding window is slidably positionable in the passage of the extendable housing and engageable with the packer. The sliding window is movable with the piston in response to pressure whereby the packer is sealable with the tubing. | 03-19-2015 |
Kurt C. Melancon, White Bear Lake, MN US
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20090317561 | COLOR CHANGE CYANOACRYLATE ADHESIVES - A cyanoacrylate-based adhesive composition is disclosed. The cyanoacrylate-based adhesive composition includes a cyanoacrylate monomer, and a bleachable dye including a Michler's hydrol cation or derivatized Michler's hydrol cation, paired with a non-nucleophilic anion that provides a stable color to the cyanoacrylate-based adhesive. | 12-24-2009 |
20110160353 | ADHESIVE WITH ALKANOATE BLEND - An adhesive composition includes 5 to 40% wt polyvinylpyrrolidone; 3 to 20% wt alkanoate blend including a first C | 06-30-2011 |
20110257316 | ACRYLIC BLOCK COPOLYMERS FOR AEROSOLS AND AEROSOL ADHESIVES - An aerosol is described comprising a composition comprising an acrylic block copolymer, a solvent, and a propellant. An article is described comprising the aerosol contained within a pressurized containment vessel comprising a valve. An aerosol mist is also described comprising droplets of an adhesive composition, wherein the adhesive composition comprises an acrylic block copolymer, a glass transition temperature modifier, and optionally an additive. | 10-20-2011 |
20120282455 | NANO-POROUS ADHESIVE TIE LAYER - An adhesive tie layer includes a binder including a multifunctional acrylate and a polyurethane, surface treated nanoparticles dispersed in the binder, and a plurality of interconnected voids. A volume fraction of interconnected voids in the adhesive tie layer is not less than about 10%. | 11-08-2012 |
20140103076 | ACRYLIC BLOCK COPOLYMERS FOR AEROSOLS AND AEROSOL ADHESIVES - An aerosol is described comprising a composition comprising an acrylic block copolymer, a solvent, and a propellant. An article is described comprising the aerosol contained within a pressurized containment vessel comprising a valve. An aerosol mist is also described comprising droplets of an adhesive composition, wherein the adhesive composition comprises an acrylic block copolymer, a glass transition temperature modifier, and optionally an additive. | 04-17-2014 |
Marites P. Melancon, Houston, TX US
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20090263485 | Targeted hollow gold nanostructures and methods of use - Provided are novel nanostructures comprising hollow nanospheres and nanotubes for use as chemical sensors and molecular specific photothermal coupling agents. The nanostructures can be used in laser-induced phototherapy for treatment of cancer and other disorders. The nanostructures can also be used as a sensor that detects molecules. The nanostructures are of particular use in the fields of clinical diagnosis, clinical therapy, clinical treatment, and clinical evaluation of various diseases and disorders, manufacture of compositions for use in the treatment of various diseases and disorders, for use in molecular biology, structural biology, cell biology, molecular switches, molecular circuits, and molecular computational devices, and the manufacture thereof. The hollow gold nanospheres have a unique combination of spherical shape, small size, and strong, tunable, and narrow surface plasmon resonance absorption covering the entire visible to near IR region. | 10-22-2009 |
20100290997 | Imaging Agents and Methods - The disclosure includes a composition including a poly(L-glutamic acid) and a NIRF dye. It also includes a method including providing to a plurality of cells an imaging agent including poly(L-glutamic acid), a NIRF dye and then imaging the cells to detect the imaging agent. It further includes a dual functional contrast agent including an MRI agent conjugated with an optical imaging agent. A method of detecting cancer is provided including injecting a dual functional contrast agent into a patient and performing both an MRI and an optical scan. The presence of the agent may indicate cancer. A method of detecting cancer by injecting PG-DTPA-Gd-NIR813 into a patient, then detecting the presence or absence of Gd in a cell or tissue of the patient and detecting the presence or absence of NIR813 in a cell or tissue of the patient is provided. The presence of Gd and NIR813 may indicate cancer. | 11-18-2010 |
Michael Melancon, Baton Rouge, LA US
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20100100535 | ENTERPRISE APPLICATION PLATFORM - The present invention is an improved ERP system which provides for complete integration of systems across an enterprise in an infinitely expandable and easily deployable platform offering a vast reduction in overhead and learning curve, as well as extensive authoring, search, security and automation features. | 04-22-2010 |
Paige Melancon, Broussard, LA US
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20150211202 | Pile Cutter - A remotely controlled pile cutter for insertion to a desired position within a tubular piling comprises an insertion cable attached to a lifting sub, radially extendable centralizer arms, an extendable rotatable cutter, a camera, and monitors and sensors in communication with a control panel and computer processor where information and control signals are received and generated. The radially extending centralizer arms hold the pile cutter in place at the internal piling wall. Radial extension of the rotatable cutter positions a fluid nozzle to direct high pressure cutting fluid against the internal piling wall as the cutter is rotated around the internal piling wall to sever the piling. The location and position of the rotatable cutter, the fluid steam, and the physical properties of the cutter environment may be continually and remotely monitored at the control panel. | 07-30-2015 |
Samuel Melancon, Sherbrooke CA
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20130068352 | IMPACT EXTRUDED CONTAINERS FROM RECYCLED ALUMINUM SCRAP - Novel aluminum alloys are provided for use in an impact extrusion manufacturing process to create shaped containers and other articles of manufacture. In one embodiment blends of recycled scrap aluminum are used in conjunction with relatively pure aluminum to create novel compositions which may be formed and shaped in an environmentally friendly process. Other embodiments include methods for manufacturing a slug material comprising recycled aluminum for use in the impact extraction process. | 03-21-2013 |
Shawn Melancon, Toronto CA
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20130136855 | ASPHALT COMPOSITIONS HAVING IMPROVED PROPERTIES AND RELATED COATINGS AND METHODS - The invention includes a composition to coat a substrate comprising: an asphalt material; a polymer that is not a polyol; and a polyol. The polyol has a molecular weight of about 1000 to about 5000 and/or the polyol is present in an amount no greater than about 30% by weight of the total composition. Also included are coated articles that comprise a substrate coated with a coating layer, wherein the coating layer is formed from a composition that comprises: an asphalt material, a polymer that is not a polyol; and a polyol. Also included are methods of improving the processability of a asphalt material comprising combining together an asphalt material, a polymer that is not a polyol, and a polyol, wherein the resultant composition exhibits improved processability as compared to an asphalt composition that does not contain a polyol. In the method in some embodiments, the polyol may be present in the resultant composition in an amount of no greater than 30% by weight and/or the polyol may have a molecular weight of about 1000 to about 5000. In some embodiments, the composition of the method does not contain at least one of a plasticizer and a surface active agent. | 05-30-2013 |
Shawn Melancon, St-Jean-Sur-Richelieu CA
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20120039977 | MICROBE MITIGATING ARCHITECTURAL BARRIERS, COMPOSITIONS FOR FORMING SUCH BARRIERS AND RELATED METHODS - The invention includes a microbe-mitigating architectural barrier that includes a barrier forming material, and at least one biocide. The barrier forming material may be a bitumen product, an elastomeric polymer and combinations thereof. The microbe-mitigating architectural barrier may be formed by applying an emulsion composition directly to an architectural surface, or it may be preformed and adhered or otherwise secured to the architectural surface in the form of a sheet or film. | 02-16-2012 |
20160102211 | MICROBE MITIGATING ARCHITECTURAL BARRIERS, COMPOSITIONS FOR FORMING SUCH BARRIERS AND RELATED METHODS - The invention includes a microbe-mitigating architectural barrier that includes a barrier forming material, and at least one biocide. The barrier forming material may be a bitumen product, an elastomeric polymer and combinations thereof. The microbe-mitigating architectural barrier may be formed by applying an emulsion composition directly to an architectural surface, or may be pre-formed and adhered or otherwise secured to the architectural surface in the form of a sheet or film. | 04-14-2016 |
Stephen Melancon, Mandeville, LA US
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20090250325 | CONVEYOR LINK CHAIN WITH UNIVERSAL COUPLING JPOINT - A conveyor chain with a universal coupling joint connecting consecutive chain links. The joint includes a joint member unitarily molded with a first link body engaged by a separately formed joint element insertable into a second adjacent link body to link the two link bodies at the joint. The insertable joint element may be made of a different material from the link body. The joint member has a convex or concave spherical bearing surface that engages a complementary concave or convex bearing surface on the joint element for universal pivoting. | 10-08-2009 |
Terry Melancon, Woodworth, LA US
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20160076846 | Firearms Weapon Rail Attachment Having Planar Rest - A firearm attachment that is mountable to a weapon rail system of a firearm, such as a Picatinny-type rail and Weaver rail, among others, that provides a substantially flat surface configured to improve stability when aiming and firing the firearm. The firearm attachment includes a housing having a first side, a second side, and a locking mechanism. The first side of the housing comprises a rail receiving channel allowing sliding engagement with a rail of a weapon rail system. Further, the locking mechanism secures the firearm attachment to a weapon rail system. The second side of the housing includes a planar, substantially flat surface configured to rest on a windowsill, tabletop, or other flat surface and provide stability when aiming and firing the firearm. | 03-17-2016 |