Laing, US
Alastair R. Laing, Tucson, AZ US
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20110017868 | AIRCRAFT CABIN PRESSURE CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AIRCRAFT HAVING MULTIPLE DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE LIMITS - A cabin pressure control system and method controls aircraft cabin pressure in aircraft having multiple cabin-to-atmosphere differential pressure limits. The control system and method ensures that the cabin pressure is automatically controlled during typical in-flight operations, as well as during pressurized landing operations and/or pressurized take-off operations, without exceeding the different cabin-to-atmosphere differential pressure limits that may be associated with these different operations. | 01-27-2011 |
Bailin Laing, St. Johns, FL US
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20130018360 | METHOD FOR DELIVERING OPHTHALMIC DRUGS - This invention relates to a method of delivering ophthalmic drugs, specifically prostaglandins and prostamides. This method may also be applied to other types of intraocular pressure (IOP)-lowering drugs (e.g. carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, beta blockers, alpha-adrenergic agonists, and parasympathomimetics) as well as other types of ophthalmic drugs for other indications (e.g. dry eye, inflammation, and infection). | 01-17-2013 |
Barbara Laing, Middletown, NJ US
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20110195729 | Internet Security Updates Via Mobile Phone Videos - Information relevant to internet security is received at a data center server. Such information, for example, a network intrusion alert or details on a recent outbreak of an network virus, may be examined to determine the nature and scope of the security-related information. A security alert is promptly generated in response to the information, using previously stored multimedia content divided into categories of security alerts and/or multimedia content generated at the data center shortly after receiving the security information. The security alert is then disseminated to a plurality of mobile device users. The alerts may be disseminated only to the users associated with a certain security event category, or may be sent to different groups of users depending on other relevant criteria. | 08-11-2011 |
Brent Laing, Elizabethton, TN US
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20120323294 | PERCUTANEOUS TIBIAL NERVE STIMULATOR - A tibial nerve stimulation device including a percutaneous electrode for inserting adjacent a stimulation site of a patient and a neurostimulator unit attachable to a transcutaneous electrode configured to be applied to skin adjacent the stimulation site. The neurostimulator unit includes a pulse generator electrically coupled to the percutaneous needle electrode and transcutaneous electrode and a microcontroller in communication with the pulse generator for monitoring a number of available treatment credits and activating the pulse generator, each available treatment credit corresponding to a treatment session and the pulse generator operable to be activated for performing the treatment session when the number of available treatment credits is at least one. A computer system is operable to communicate with the microcontroller of the neurostimulator unit for receiving a treatment credit request and transmitting the number of treatment credits purchased to the microcontroller of the neurostimulator unit. | 12-20-2012 |
20140121726 | PERCUTANEOUS TIBIAL NERVE STIMULATOR - A tibial nerve stimulation device including a percutaneous electrode for inserting adjacent a stimulation site of a patient and a neurostimulator unit attachable to a transcutaneous electrode configured to be applied to skin adjacent the stimulation site. The neurostimulator unit includes a pulse generator electrically coupled to the percutaneous needle electrode and transcutaneous electrode and a microcontroller in communication with the pulse generator for monitoring a number of available treatment credits and activating the pulse generator, each available treatment credit corresponding to a treatment session and the pulse generator operable to be activated for performing the treatment session when the number of available treatment credits is at least one. A computer system is operable to communicate with the microcontroller of the neurostimulator unit for receiving a treatment credit request and transmitting the number of treatment credits purchased to the microcontroller of the neurostimulator unit. | 05-01-2014 |
20150227909 | Medical Device Payment System - Methods of providing payment for use of a medical device on a per-treatment session basis are disclosed. The methods include downloading treatment credits to the device linked to a customer account and activating the medical device when the number of available treatment credits is greater the one. The number of treatment credits downloaded to the device is based on at least one of a credit limit provided to the customer account and a number of prepaid treatment credits purchased by the customer. In other embodiments, the medical device monitors the number of treatment sessions performed and activates the device only when a customer's account is current. | 08-13-2015 |
Brent D. Laing, Elizabethton, TN US
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20140288613 | PERCUTANEOUS TIBIAL NERVE STIMULATOR - A method for treating incontinence includes positioning a transcutaneous electrode on skin of a patient adjacent a stimulation site; inserting a leading end of a percutaneous needle electrode through the skin adjacent the stimulation site, the percutaneous needle electrode including a lead wire disposed opposite the leading end; securing a neurostimulator unit to the transcutaneous electrode such that the neurostimulator unit is electrically coupled to the transcutaneous electrode with no lead wire disposed between the neurostimulator unit and the transcutaneous electrode, the neurostimulator unit including a pulse generator; connecting the lead wire of the percutaneous needle electrode to the neurostimulator unit for electrically coupling the needle electrode to the neurostimulator unit; and activating the pulse generator such that current pulses traverse the stimulation site by passing between the transcutaneous electrode pad and the percutaneous needle electrode. | 09-25-2014 |
Charles Frederick Laing, Wilmington, NC US
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20090244523 | Optical fiber continuous measurement system - An optical fiber continuous measurement system continually measures at least one optical property along a length of optical fiber. The system includes a rotatable body onto which a reflector is secured. The reflector is optically coupled to an end of the optical fiber, thereby allowing light propagating from the optical fiber to the reflector to be reflected back along the length of the optical fiber toward a measuring device. The property to be measured is acquired as the fiber is wound from one rotatable body to the other. The system is particularly suited for measuring attenuation, including macrobend loss in which case a localized bending mechanism is employed, along the length of the fiber. | 10-01-2009 |
20130047676 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING OPTICAL FIBER HAVING CONTROLLED PERTURBATIONS - A method for producing an optical fiber is provided. The method includes the steps of drawing an optical fiber from a heated glass source in a furnace and introducing index perturbations to the optical fiber via a plurality of perturbation sources arranged at a plurality of different azimuthal locations. The index perturbations are introduced synchronously at different locations along the axial length of the fiber by the plurality of perturbation sources in a generally helical pattern on the outside surface of the fiber in one embodiment. According to another embodiment, the index perturbations are introduced by the plurality of perturbation sources at different frequencies. | 02-28-2013 |
20140092380 | METHOD OF MEASURING MULTI-MODE FIBER BANDWIDTH THROUGH ACCESSING ONE FIBER END - A method of measuring the bandwidth of a multi-mode optical fiber using single-ended, on-line and off-line approaches and test configurations. The method includes: transmitting a light signal through the first end of a multi-mode fiber toward the second end of the multi-mode fiber, so that a portion of the light signal is reflected by the second end toward the first end of the multi-mode fiber; and receiving the reflected portion of the light signal at the first end of the multi-mode fiber. The method also includes obtaining magnitude and frequency data related to the reflected portion of the light signal at the first end of the multi-mode fiber; and analyzing the magnitude and the frequency data to determine a bandwidth of the multi-mode optical fiber. The length of the multi-mode fiber may also increase over time during testing. | 04-03-2014 |
Charles R. Laing, Cody, WY US
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20150096980 | CONTAINMENT BERM WITH INTERNAL "L" BRACES - A containment berm comprising a containment material that is configured to provide at least a floor and four walls of the berm, a plurality of brackets positioned on the floor and adjacent to the inside surface of the four walls, and a top rail. Each bracket comprises a vertical member, connecting member, and horizontal member. A first end of the vertical member is pivotally connected to a first end of the horizontal member at a first pivot point. A first end of the connecting member is pivotally connected to the horizontal member at a second pivot point between the first and second ends of the horizontal member. The top rail extends around a top perimeter of the four walls of the berm. Each bracket comprises a clamp portion that is situated on a second end of the vertical member and that clamps onto the top rail. | 04-09-2015 |
20150184351 | CONTAINMENT BERM WITH INTERNAL QUICK LATCH STAYS - A containment berm comprising a containment material that is durable, flexible and chemically resistant and configured to provide at least a floor and four walls of the berm and a plurality of quick latch stays situated around the perimeter of the berm, each quick latch stay comprising a first stay member, second stay member, third stay member, latch block, and flexible connecting member. To engage the quick latch stay, a distal end of the second stay member is inserted underneath a bottom end of the latch block. | 07-02-2015 |
Chris Laing, Driggs, ID US
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20160136506 | SKI POLE BASKET - A ski pole basket is formed to leave an imprint in the snow in the shape of a print. In embodiments, the ski pole basket has a profile of a selected animal footprint. In various embodiments, ski pole baskets disclosed herein may be used for recreation, ski instruction, finding party members while skiing, or other uses. Ski pole baskets may be secured to a typical ski pole by various means. Various types, shapes, and/or sizes of ski pole baskets may be attached and/or interchanged according to a user's personal preferences or specific uses. | 05-19-2016 |
David Laing, Hamilton, NJ US
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20150359192 | FLEA REMOVAL DEVICE - A flea removal device for removing undesirable material is provided. The flea removal device comprises a housing having a top surface, a bottom surface, a first side surface, a second side surface, a front end, and a rear end. A vacuum mechanism creating a vacuum at the front end of the housing. A sprayer mechanism sprays a flea eradicating liquid. A grooming comb is releasably securable to the front end of the housing. A power mechanism powers the vacuum mechanism and the sprayer mechanism. A toggle switch alternatingly switches power between a vacuum mode and a sprayer mode. Upon activation of the vacuum mechanism, the undesirable material enters the housing through the front end of the housing. Upon activation of the sprayer mechanism, the flea eradicating liquid exits the housing through the front end of the housing. | 12-17-2015 |
David A. Laing, Elyria, OH US
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20090308818 | SOLID SEPARATOR - A solid separator that uses a rotating screen, having spiral guides at its outer portion, over which a plurality of spiral-shaped scrapers are suspended. An inlet distributor including a plurality of apertures distributes a contaminated liquid flow over the screen, when rotated, permits the scrapers and guides to drive the deposited debris towards an outer edge of the screen and up a slight conical ramp and into a debris discharge sump. A level sensor may be included above the screen to activate the screen rotation based on the level of the contaminated liquid flow above the screen. An alternative embodiment uses individual scraper supports having respective jack mechanisms that permit the operator to independently lift and even rotate each scraper for additional cleaning or service. The alternative embodiment uses an assembly of two screens having an outer portion that also includes a slight conical ramp having spiral guides thereon. | 12-17-2009 |
Donald C. Laing, Midland, TX US
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20140372556 | Ensuring Health and Compliance of Devices - A compliance method and associated system is provided. The method includes generating backup devices for devices of a list of devices associated with a data storage environment. A device from the list of devices is selected and available credentials for connecting and authenticating the device are determined. Configuration and operational state data for the device are retrieved. A backup device associated with the device is selected and associated policies are loaded. Each policy is evaluated with respect to the backup devices, associated dependencies, and the configuration and operational state data. Compliant and non-compliant policies with respect to the backup devices are determined. | 12-18-2014 |
20160119381 | Ensuring Health and Compliance of Devices - A compliance method and associated system is provided. The method includes generating backup devices for devices of a list of devices associated with a data storage environment. A device from the list of devices is selected and available credentials for connecting and authenticating the device are determined. Configuration and operational state data for the device are retrieved. A backup device associated with the device is selected and associated policies are loaded. Each policy is evaluated with respect to the backup devices, associated dependencies, and the configuration and operational state data. Compliant and non-compliant policies with respect to the backup devices are determined. | 04-28-2016 |
Donald Gordon Laing, Houston, TX US
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20120017564 | SUPERCONDUCTIVE HEAT TRANSFER SYSTEM - A system, including a superconductive heat transfer assembly, including, a first superconductive heat transfer pipe, a second superconductive heat transfer pipe, and a superconductive heat transfer contact switch configured to open and close a gap between the first superconductive heat transfer pipe and the second superconductive heat transfer pipe. | 01-26-2012 |
20120031600 | TURBINE INTERCOOLER - An intercooler includes a shell with an inlet and an outlet. The shell defines a first chamber. The intercooler further includes a plurality of elongate conducting members. Each of the conducting members includes a first end section and a second end section and is disposed such that each of the first end sections is inside the first chamber of the shell and such that each of the second end sections is disposed exteriorly of the shell. Each of the second end sections is disposed in a flow path of at least one cooling medium so as to undergo evaporative cooling. | 02-09-2012 |
20120159924 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INCREASING EFFICIENCY AND WATER RECOVERY OF A COMBINED CYCLE POWER PLANT - A combined cycle power plant includes a gas turbine, a condensing stage, a steam turbine, and a heat recovery steam generator (HRSG). The HRSG is configured to generate steam for driving the steam turbine in response to heat transferred from exhaust gas received from the gas turbine at a first temperature and to transmit the exhaust gas to the condensing turbine at a second temperature that is lower than the first temperature. | 06-28-2012 |
20120159957 | WATER SELF-SUFFICIENT TURBINE SYSTEM - The present invention provides a water self-sufficient turbine system comprising: (a) a combustion turbine comprising a combustion chamber disposed between an upstream compressor coupled to a downstream turbine section; (b) a water recovery unit configured to contact a first liquid desiccant with a water-rich exhaust gas stream produced by the combustion turbine, and produce a water-enriched liquid desiccant and a water-depleted exhaust gas stream; and (c) a desiccant regenerator unit configured to contact the water-enriched liquid desiccant with hot compressed air to separate water from the water-enriched liquid desiccant to provide water-rich compressed air and to regenerate the first liquid desiccant; wherein the combustion turbine is configured to supply hot compressed air to the desiccant regenerator unit and receive water-rich compressed air from the desiccant regenerator unit, and wherein the desiccant regenerator unit is configured to supply the first liquid desiccant to the water recovery unit. | 06-28-2012 |
20120159962 | WATER SELF-SUFFICIENT TURBINE SYSTEM - The present invention provides a water self-sufficient turbine system comprising: (a) a combustion turbine comprising a combustion chamber disposed between an upstream compressor coupled to a downstream turbine section; (b) a water recovery unit configured to contact a first liquid desiccant with a water-rich exhaust gas stream produced by the combustion turbine, and produce a water-enriched liquid desiccant and a water-depleted exhaust gas stream; and (c) a desiccant regenerator unit configured to contact the water-enriched liquid desiccant with hot compressed air to separate water from the water-enriched liquid desiccant to provide water-rich compressed air and to regenerate the first liquid desiccant; wherein the combustion turbine is configured to supply hot compressed air to the desiccant regenerator unit and receive water-rich compressed air from the desiccant regenerator unit, and wherein the desiccant regenerator unit is configured to supply the first liquid desiccant to the water recovery unit. | 06-28-2012 |
20120180512 | WATER RECOVERY SYSTEM FOR A COOLING TOWER - A water recovery system for a cooling tower includes an intercooler having a first circuit portion and a second circuit portion. The first circuit portion is configured and disposed to receive a liquid desiccant and the second circuit portion is configured and disposed to receive coolant. A flash drum includes an inlet connected to the first circuit portion, a vapor outlet and a liquid desiccant outlet. A condenser is fluidly coupled to the vapor outlet of the flash drum. The condenser includes a condensate outlet. A cooling tower is fluidly connected to the liquid desiccant outlet of the flash drum and the condenser. The cooling tower includes a water stripper having a collector member, and a heat exchanger arranged below the water stripper. The collector member is configured to receive water laden liquid desiccant and the heat exchanger is configured and disposed to receive make-up water from the condenser. | 07-19-2012 |
20140013768 | MULTIPURPOSE SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR A GAS TURBINE - A system includes a gas turbine engine and a multipurpose gas turbine engine support frame couple to the gas turbine engine. The multipurpose gas turbine support frame is configured to support the gas turbine engine during both operation and transport of the gas turbine engine. | 01-16-2014 |
20140020394 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TURBOMACHINE HOUSING VENTILATION - An air intake includes a conduit, an inlet, an inlet duct, an outlet duct, an outlet, and a fan. The inlet is configured to removably couple with the fan and to direct the second airflow in a first direction. The inlet duct is coupled to the inlet and directs the second airflow in a second direction around the conduit and a third direction into a turbomachine enclosure. The outlet duct receives the second airflow from a fourth direction substantially opposite to the third direction and directs the second airflow in the second direction. The outlet is configured to removably couple with the fan and to direct the second airflow in a fifth direction. The fan within the air intake is removably coupled to the inlet or to the outlet and is configured to positively or negatively pressurize the turbomachine enclosure with the second airflow based on the fan disposition. | 01-23-2014 |
20140130422 | MODULAR TURBINE ENCLOSURE - The present application provides a modular enclosure for use with an equipment platform and a turbo-machine. The modular enclosure may include a first number of walls attached to a number of legs of the equipment platform and a second number of walls attached to the legs of the equipment platform. The first number of walls may include a number of pivotable panels. The second number of walls may include an access aperture therein. The equipment platform may provide a roof for the modular enclosure. | 05-15-2014 |
20140150443 | Gas Turbine Engine with Integrated Bottoming Cycle System - The present application provides an integrated bottoming cycle system for use with a gas turbine engine. The integrated bottoming cycle system described herein may include a compressor/pump, a cooling circuit downstream of the compressor/pump, a bottoming cycle heat exchanger, a heating circuit downstream of the bottoming cycle heat exchanger, and a number of turbine components in communication with the cooling circuit and/or the heating circuit to maximize the overall plant efficiency and economics. | 06-05-2014 |
20140271168 | Radial Diffuser Exhaust System - The present application provides a radial diffuser exhaust system for use with a gas turbine engine. The radial diffuser exhaust system may include a radial diffuser positioned within an asymmetric exhaust collector. The asymmetric exhaust collector may include a closed end chamber and an exhaust end chamber. The closed end chamber may have a first size, the exhaust end chamber may have a second size, and the first size may be smaller than the second size. | 09-18-2014 |
Graham D. Laing, Granbury, TX US
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20130180997 | PORTABLE CONTAINMENT SYSTEMS FOR HAZARDOUS OR OTHER MATERIALS - A method includes placing at least one mold along outer edges of one or more first pieces of fabric. The method also includes forming free-standing flexible walls and a floor of a containment structure by depositing liquid-impervious material onto the at least one mold and the one or more first pieces of fabric. The floor is formed seamlessly with the walls. The method further includes forming flexible supports by depositing liquid-impervious material onto multiple second pieces of fabric connecting the floor and the flexible walls. | 07-18-2013 |
Inge Laing, La Jolla, CA US
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20080257398 | Floating Solar Platform - The invention describes large solar power plants, which consist of groups of rotating platforms. Three of said platforms comprising a triad having an interstitial pillar, said pillar has means to transmit torque to rotate the platforms and means to maintain the position of the platforms. | 10-23-2008 |
20090301547 | SOLAR GENERATORS COMPRISING FLOATING HOLLOW ELEMENTS - The present invention relates to a solar power generator having special solar radiation concentrators configured as hollow bodies, and to such concentrators themselves. The invention relates in particular to a solar power generator having modules, arranged on a water layer, that contain a radiation converter, such that a plurality of modules is respectively combined into floating hollow bodies that comprise a wall that is subdivided into light-transmitting and non-light-transmitting regions. | 12-10-2009 |
20110253196 | Floating Solar Platform - This invention relates to a system for producing solar power, comprising a rotating, circular platform that produces solar power and rotates about a vertical axis. Said platform ( | 10-20-2011 |
20110290964 | Novel Enhanced Connecting Brackets for Floating Rings - Briefly stated, floating rings which rotate around their vertical axis with predetermined relation to the azimuthal velocity of the sun are prevented from getting out of range by maintaining a desired spatial orientation between at least three fixed rollers circumferentially positioned. The present disclosure keeps floating rings together by encircling them. | 12-01-2011 |
James Hansel Laing, Glenshaw, PA US
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20150234987 | System and Method for Processing Healthcare Information - A system for processing healthcare information includes: a patient clinical context module including a patient-user relationship model, a medical knowledge database, and an applied workflow execution model; the patient clinical context module being configured to retrieve information from a plurality of data sources and to use the patient-user relationship model, the medical knowledge database, and the applied workflow execution model to produce output information relevant to a patient; and a user display configured to display the output information in a longitudinal view of health data for the patient aggregated from the plurality of data sources. A method for processing healthcare information that can be implemented by the system is also disclosed. | 08-20-2015 |
Jennifer Laing, Baltimore, MD US
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20110033419 | Methods and Compositions for Treating Cancer - The invention relates to a method of treating cancer, comprising administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of a HSV-2 virus, wherein the virus lacks protein kinase activity of ICP10. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising HSV-2 virus, wherein the virus lacks protein kinase activity of ICP10. | 02-10-2011 |
Johannes Nikolaus Laing, La Jolla, CA US
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20110290964 | Novel Enhanced Connecting Brackets for Floating Rings - Briefly stated, floating rings which rotate around their vertical axis with predetermined relation to the azimuthal velocity of the sun are prevented from getting out of range by maintaining a desired spatial orientation between at least three fixed rollers circumferentially positioned. The present disclosure keeps floating rings together by encircling them. | 12-01-2011 |
Kerry J. Laing, Seattle, WA US
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20120027789 | ANTIGENIC PEPTIDE OF HSV-2 AND METHODS FOR USING SAME - The invention provides HSV antigens that are useful for the prevention and treatment of HSV infection. Disclosed herein are epitopes confirmed to be recognized by T-cells derived from herpetic lesions. T-cells having specificity for antigens of the invention have demonstrated cytotoxic activity against cells loaded with virally-encoded peptide epitopes, and in many cases, against cells infected with HSV, The identification of immunogenic antigens responsible for T-cell specificity provides improved anti-viral therapeutic and prophylactic strategies. Compositions containing antigens or polynucleotides encoding antigens of the invention provide effectively targeted vaccines for prevention and treatment of HSV infection. | 02-02-2012 |
20150335734 | ANTIGENIC PEPTIDE OF HSV-2 AND METHODS FOR USING SAME - The invention provides HSV antigens that are useful for the prevention and treatment of HSV infection, including epitopes confirmed to be recognized by T-cells derived from herpetic lesions. T-cells having specificity for antigens of the invention have demonstrated cytotoxic activity against cells loaded with virally-encoded peptide epitopes, and in many cases, against cells infected with HSV. The identification of immunogenic antigens responsible for T-cell specificity provides improved anti-viral therapeutic and prophylactic strategies. Compositions containing antigens or polynucleotides encoding antigens of the invention provide effectively targeted vaccines for prevention and treatment of HSV infection. | 11-26-2015 |
Malcolm S. Laing, Blacksburg, VA US
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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 |
20120224801 | FIBER OPTIC SEALING APPARATUS - An optical fiber seal includes: an annular layer bonded to an outer glass layer of a length of an optical fiber; and a glass sealing layer bonded to an outer surface of the annular layer and configured to withstand conditions in a downhole environment, the glass sealing layer configured to hermetically seal the length of the optical fiber. | 09-06-2012 |
20130034324 | OPTICAL FIBER SENSOR AND METHOD FOR ADHERING AN OPTICAL FIBER TO A SUBSTRATE - An optical fiber sensing apparatus includes: a substrate configured to deform in response to an environmental parameter; an optical fiber sensor including a core having at least one measurement location disposed therein and a protective coating surrounding the optical fiber sensor, the protective coating made from a polyimide material; and an adhesive configured to adhere the optical fiber sensor to the substrate, the adhesive made from the polyimide material. | 02-07-2013 |
20130091956 | SENSING ASSEMBLY - A sensing assembly including a fiber for monitoring at least one condition or parameter and a strip formed from a pair of laminae disposed with the fiber. The laminae are arranged parallel to each other and engaged longitudinally along the fiber for enabling the strip to secure the fiber in place. A method of monitoring a parameter or condition with a sensing assembly is also included. | 04-18-2013 |
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 |
Mark Laing, Lafayette, CO US
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20080288907 | CROSSLINKING OF NETLISTS - In one embodiment, a method for determining crosslinking between netlists is provided. The first netlist and second netlist may have nets that have different net names but may be the same net. It is also possible that the content of individual nets in one list may need to be split or combined to accurately match the other list. Complete results will not be obtained if only 1 to 1 content matches are considered. The method determines an exploded list of one of the netlists, such as the second netlist, where the netlist is reversed such that the pins of the netlist are used as keys to an associated net name. A pin in the first netlist is then determined. The pin may be associated with a first net name in the first netlist. The pin is looked up in the exploded list using it as a key to determine a second net name for the pin. The process continues using each pin in the first netlist to determine the net name associated with the pin in the second netlist. When this process is finished, crosslinks between net names that match across netlists are determined. | 11-20-2008 |
Moray Laing, Spring, TX US
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20150081222 | CONTROL VARIABLE DETERMINATION TO MAXIMIZE A DRILLING RATE OF PENETRATION - A method of determining an optimal value for a control of a drilling operation is provided. Drilling data from a drilling operation is received. The drilling data includes a plurality of values measured for each of a plurality of drilling control variables during the drilling operation. An objective function model is determined using the received drilling data. The objective function model maximizes a rate of penetration for the drilling operation. Measured drilling data is received that includes current drilling data values for a different drilling operation. An optimal value for a control of the different drilling operation is determined by executing the determined objective function model with the measured drilling data that includes the current drilling data values for the different drilling operation as an input. The determined optimal value for the control of the different drilling operation is output. | 03-19-2015 |
20150112597 | FLUID FLOW BACK PREDICTION - A computing device configured to determine when an alarm is triggered for a drilling operation is provided. Measured drilling data that includes a value measured for an input variable during a previous connection event of a drilling operation is received. A predicted value for a fluid flow back measure is determined by executing a predictive model with the measured drilling data as an input. The predictive model is determined using previous drilling data that includes a plurality of values measured for the input variable during a second drilling operation. The second drilling operation is a previous drilling operation at a different geographic wellbore location than the drilling operation. A fluid flow back measurement datum determined from sensor data is compared to the determined predicted value for the fluid flow back measure. An alarm is triggered on the drilling operation based on the comparison. | 04-23-2015 |
20150227841 | CONTROL VARIABLE DETERMINATION TO MAXIMIZE A DRILLING RATE OF PENETRATION - A computing device configured to determine an optimal value for a control of a drilling operation is provided. An event stream processing engine (ESPE) instantiated. The ESPE is instantiated to execute an objective function model determined using historical drilling data. The objective function model maximizes a rate of penetration for a previous drilling operation. The historical drilling data includes a plurality of values measured for each of a plurality of drilling control variables during the previous drilling operation. Measured drilling data that includes current drilling data values for a current drilling operation is received by the ESPE. The received, measured drilling data is processed through the ESPE instantiated to execute the objective function model to determine an optimal value for a control of the current drilling operation. The determined optimal value is output by the ESPE for the control of the current drilling operation. | 08-13-2015 |
Moray L. Laing, Spring, TX US
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20130325351 | Smart Flowback Alarm to Detect Kicks and Losses - A method, apparatus and computer-readable medium for determining an influx at a wellbore is provided. A flowback parameter is obtained for a plurality of flowback events at the wellbore prior to a current flowback event. An average of the flowback parameter (μ) and a standard deviation (σ) of the flowback parameter is determined from the plurality of prior flowback parameters. An alarm threshold is set based on the determined average and the standard deviation. A current flowback parameter is measured and the influx is determined when the current flowback parameter meets the alarm threshold. | 12-05-2013 |
Moray L. Laing, Houston, TX US
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20130025851 | DOWNHOLE CONDITION ALERT SYSTEM FOR A DRILL OPERATOR - An alert system for a downhole operation including a tubular string in a borehole. The tubular string having at least one sensor positioned in the borehole for measuring at least one parameter during operation of the tubular string. A unit in data communication with the tubular string and operatively arranged to enable an operator to obtain information regarding operation of the tubular string. A work area positioned proximate to the unit and operatively arranged to receive the operator when the operator is interfacing with the unit. A vibration module operatively arranged to vibrate the work area or a structure therein, wherein the vibration module is triggered in response to a first parameter being outside of a predetermined range set by a first threshold value. Also included is a method of alerting an operator during a drilling operation. | 01-31-2013 |
Paul M. Laing, Canton, MI US
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20090038298 | Approach for Injecting a Reductant - A method of operating an internal combustion engine having a reductant delivery and storage system in an emission control system is disclosed. The method comprises applying an ultrasonic field to a reductant-containing liquid in the reductant storage device to generate a mist of the reductant-containing liquid, and selectively introducing an amount of mist to an exhaust system coupled to the catalyst based on an engine operating condition. | 02-12-2009 |
20110088373 | METHOD AND AFTERTREATMENT CONFIGURATION TO REDUCE ENGINE COLD-START NOx EMISSIONS - Systems and methods for reducing NOx emissions using a branched exhaust system with a first and second turbine including an emission-control device containing a zeolite, are described. In one example approach, a method comprises: during a first duration when exhaust temperature is below a first temperature threshold, directing exhaust gas through the second turbine and the emission-control device, and adjusting the second turbine to control intake boost; and during a second duration following the first, directing exhaust gas through the first turbine, and adjusting the first turbine to control intake boost. The emission-control device may be purged when exhaust temperature is above a second temperature threshold higher than the first temperature threshold, where during the second duration exhaust gas does not flow through the emission-control device. | 04-21-2011 |
20110162347 | Synergistic SCR / DOC Configurations for Lowering Diesel Emissions - A motor-vehicle engine system comprises a first DOC configured to receive exhaust from an engine and an SCR device coupled downstream of the first DOC in a flow direction of the exhaust. The system further comprises a second DOC coupled downstream of the SCR device. The system takes advantage of hydrocarbon sorption in the SCR catalyst that is a function of temperature to enable reduced hydrocarbon emissions via oxidation at the second DOC. | 07-07-2011 |
20110209685 | Engine Control Method and System - Methods and systems are provided for heating a catalyst during engine cold-start conditions. One example embodiment uses positive valve overlap to drive a boosted blow-through airflow through the cylinders of an engine. Fuel is injected with the blow-through airflow during the valve overlap, and also injected into engine cylinders outside the valve overlap. The catalyst is heated by the resulting exothermic reaction of the blow-through airflow with the combustion products and the injected fuel in the exhaust manifold. | 09-01-2011 |
20130006500 | Engine Control Method and System - Methods and systems are provided for heating a catalyst during engine cold-start conditions. One example embodiment uses positive valve overlap to drive a boosted blow-through airflow through the cylinders of an engine. Fuel is injected with the blow-through airflow during the valve overlap, and also injected into engine cylinders outside the valve overlap. The catalyst is heated by the resulting exothermic reaction of the blow-through airflow with the combustion products and the injected fuel in the exhaust manifold. | 01-03-2013 |
20140060009 | SECONDARY AIR INTRODUCTION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SYSTEM OPERATION - A vehicle system operation method is provided. The method comprises, during a first operating condition, increasing back pressure in a first exhaust conduit positioned upstream of a turbine and downstream of a first emission control device and during a second operating condition, reducing back pressure in the first exhaust conduit and flowing boosted air from downstream of a compressor into a second exhaust conduit positioned upstream of a second emission control device and downstream of the turbine. | 03-06-2014 |
20140060040 | SECONDARY AIR INTRODUCTION SYSTEM - Embodiments for heating an emission control device are provided. In one example, a method for a turbocharged engine comprises during an engine cold-start, delivering boosted air from downstream of a compressor into a wastegate duct coupled across a turbine and exothermically reacting a reductant with the boosted air upstream of an exhaust emission control device. In this way, boosted air may be used to initiate an exothermic reaction to heat the device. | 03-06-2014 |
Robert Laing, Montgomery, TX US
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20100326742 | DRILL BIT FOR USE IN DRILLING SUBTERRANEAN FORMATIONS - A drill bit for drilling subterranean formations comprising a drill bit body including a group of primary cutting elements comprising a first primary cutting element and a second primary cutting element radially spaced apart from each other along a first radial axis. The drill bit body further including a group of backup cutting elements comprising a first backup cutting element in a secondary cutting position relative to the first primary cutting element and a second backup cutting element in secondary cutting positions relative to the second primary cutting element, wherein the first and second backup cutting elements are radially spaced apart from each other along a second radial axis different than the first radial axis and comprise a difference in cutting characteristic relative to each other of one of a backrake angle and a siderake angle. | 12-30-2010 |
Robert A. Laing, Montgomery, TX US
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20080223575 | CASING AND LINER DRILLING BITS AND REAMERS, CUTTING ELEMENTS THEREFOR, AND METHODS OF USE - A casing bit, which may comprise a composite structure, for drilling a casing section into a subterranean formation, and which may include a portion configured to be drilled therethrough, is disclosed. Cutting elements and methods of use are disclosed. Adhesive, solder, electrically disbonding material, and braze affixation of a cutting element are disclosed. Differing abrasive material amount, characteristics, and size of cutting elements are disclosed. Telescoping casing sections and bits are disclosed. Aspects and embodiments are disclosed including: at least one gage section extending from the nose portion, at least one rotationally trailing groove formed in at least one of the plurality of blades, a movable blade, a leading face comprising superabrasive material, at least one of a drilling fluid nozzle and a sleeve, grooves for preferential failure, at least one rolling cone affixed to the nose portion, at least one sensor, discrete cutting element retention structures, and percussion inserts. | 09-18-2008 |
20110259604 | CASING AND LINER DRILLING SHOES HAVING INTEGRATED OPERATIONAL COMPONENTS, AND RELATED METHODS - A casing bit, which may comprise a composite structure, for drilling a casing section into a subterranean formation, and which may include a portion configured to be drilled therethrough, is disclosed. Cutting elements and methods of use are disclosed. Adhesive, solder, electrically disbonding material, and braze affixation of a cutting element are disclosed. Differing abrasive material amount, characteristics, and size of cutting elements are disclosed. Telescoping casing sections and bits are disclosed. Aspects and embodiments are disclosed including: at least one gage section extending from the nose portion, at least one rotationally trailing groove formed in at least one of the plurality of blades, a movable blade, a leading face comprising superabrasive material, at least one of a drilling fluid nozzle and a sleeve, grooves for preferential failure, at least one rolling cone affixed to the nose portion, at least one sensor, discrete cutting element retention structures, and percussion inserts. | 10-27-2011 |
20110259605 | CASING AND LINER DRILLING SHOES HAVING SELECTED PROFILE GEOMETRIES, AND RELATED METHODS - A casing bit, which may comprise a composite structure, for drilling a casing section into a subterranean formation, and which may include a portion configured to be drilled therethrough, is disclosed. Cutting elements and methods of use are disclosed. Adhesive, solder, electrically disbonding material, and braze affixation of a cutting element are disclosed. Differing abrasive material amount, characteristics, and size of cutting elements are disclosed. Telescoping casing sections and bits are disclosed. Aspects and embodiments are disclosed including: at least one gage section extending from the nose portion, at least one rotationally trailing groove formed in at least one of the plurality of blades, a movable blade, a leading face comprising superabrasive material, at least one of a drilling fluid nozzle and a sleeve, grooves for preferential failure, at least one rolling cone affixed to the nose portion, at least one sensor, discrete cutting element retention structures, and percussion inserts. | 10-27-2011 |
20110259606 | CASING SHOES HAVING DRILLABLE AND NON-DRILLABLE CUTTING ELEMENTS IN DIFFERENT REGIONS AND RELATED METHODS - A casing bit, which may comprise a composite structure, for drilling a casing section into a subterranean formation, and which may include a portion configured to be drilled therethrough, is disclosed. Cutting elements and methods of use are disclosed. Adhesive, solder, electrically disbonding material, and braze affixation of a cutting element are disclosed. Differing abrasive material amount, characteristics, and size of cutting elements are disclosed. Telescoping casing sections and bits are disclosed. Aspects and embodiments are disclosed including: at least one gage section extending from a nose portion, at least one rotationally trailing groove formed in at least one of the plurality of blades, a movable blade, a leading face comprising superabrasive material, at least one of a drilling fluid nozzle and a sleeve, grooves for preferential failure, at least one rolling cone affixed to the nose portion, at least one sensor, discrete cutting element retention structures, and percussion inserts. | 10-27-2011 |
20110259608 | CASING AND LINER DRILLING SHOES WITH PORTIONS CONFIGURED TO FAIL RESPONSIVE TO PRESSURE, AND RELATED METHODS - A casing bit, which may comprise a composite structure, for drilling a casing section into a subterranean formation, and which may include a portion configured to be drilled therethrough, is disclosed. Cutting elements and methods of use are disclosed. Adhesive, solder, electrically disbonding material, and braze affixation of a cutting element are disclosed. Differing abrasive material amount, characteristics, and size of cutting elements are disclosed. Telescoping casing sections and bits are disclosed. Aspects and embodiments are disclosed including: at least one gage section extending from the nose portion, at least one rotationally trailing groove formed in at least one of the plurality of blades, a movable blade, a leading face comprising superabrasive material, at least one of a drilling fluid nozzle and a sleeve, grooves for preferential failure, at least one rolling cone affixed to the nose portion, at least one sensor, discrete cutting element retention structures, and percussion inserts. | 10-27-2011 |
20110259643 | CASING AND LINER DRILLING SHOES HAVING SPIRAL BLADE CONFIGURATIONS, AND RELATED METHODS - A casing bit, which may comprise a composite structure, for drilling a casing section into a subterranean formation, and which may include a portion configured to be drilled therethrough, is disclosed. Cutting elements and methods of use are disclosed. Adhesive, solder, electrically disbonding material, and braze affixation of a cutting element are disclosed. Differing abrasive material amount, characteristics, and size of cutting elements are disclosed. Telescoping casing sections and bits are disclosed. Aspects and embodiments are disclosed including: at least one gage section extending from the nose portion, at least one rotationally trailing groove formed in at least one of the plurality of blades, a movable blade, a leading face comprising superabrasive material, at least one of a drilling fluid nozzle and a sleeve, grooves for preferential failure, at least one rolling cone affixed to the nose portion, at least one sensor, discrete cutting element retention structures, and percussion inserts. | 10-27-2011 |
20110266069 | CASING SHOES INCLUDING CUTTING ELEMENTS, CUTTING ELEMENTS FOR EARTH-BORING TOOL, AND RELATED METHODS - A casing bit, which may comprise a composite structure, for drilling a casing section into a subterranean formation, and which may include a portion configured to be drilled therethrough, is disclosed. Cutting elements and methods of use are disclosed. Adhesive, solder, electrically disbonding material, and braze affixation of a cutting element are disclosed. Differing abrasive material amount, characteristics, and size of cutting elements are disclosed. Telescoping casing sections and bits are disclosed. Aspects and embodiments are disclosed including: at least one gage section extending from a nose portion, at least one rotationally trailing groove formed in at least one of the plurality of blades, a movable blade, a leading face comprising superabrasive material, at least one of a drilling fluid nozzle and a sleeve, grooves for preferential failure, at least one rolling cone affixed to the nose portion, at least one sensor, discrete cutting element retention structures, and percussion inserts. | 11-03-2011 |
20130087386 | EXPANDABLE APPARATUS AND RELATED METHODS - An expandable reamer apparatus and methods for reaming a borehole, wherein a laterally movable blade carried by a tubular body may be selectively positioned at an inward position and an expanded position. The laterally movable blade, held inwardly by blade-biasing elements, may be forced outwardly by drilling fluid selectively allowed to communicate therewith by way of an actuation sleeve disposed within the tubular body. Alternatively, a separation element may transmit force or pressure from the drilling fluid to the movable blade. Further, a chamber in communication with the movable blade may be pressurized by way of a downhole turbine or pump. A ridged seal wiper, compensator, movable bearing pad, fixed bearing pad preceding the movable blade, or adjustable spacer element to alter expanded blade position may be included within the expandable reamer. In addition, a drilling fluid pressure response indicating an operational characteristic of the expandable reamer may be generated. | 04-11-2013 |
20140353032 | EXPANDABLE APPARATUS AND RELATED METHODS - An expandable reamer apparatus and methods for reaming a borehole, wherein a laterally movable blade carried by a tubular body may be selectively positioned at an inward position and an expanded position. The laterally movable blade, held inwardly by blade-biasing elements, may be forced outwardly by drilling fluid selectively allowed to communicate therewith by way of an actuation sleeve disposed within the tubular body. Alternatively, a separation element may transmit force or pressure from the drilling fluid to the movable blade. Further, a chamber in communication with the movable blade may be pressurized by way of a downhole turbine or pump. A ridged seal wiper, compensator, movable bearing pad, fixed bearing pad preceding the movable blade, or adjustable spacer element to alter expanded blade position may be included within the expandable reamer. In addition, a drilling fluid pressure response indicating an operational characteristic of the expandable reamer may be generated. | 12-04-2014 |
20150287150 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EARTH-BORING ROTARY DRILL BIT SELECTION - Systems and methods may be used to select a drill bit design for an earth-boring rotary drill bit for use in a particular drilling application. The systems may include a computer server, and a remote device configured to communicate with the computer server through a network. The computer server may include a database including information relating to normalized scores for a plurality of drill bit responses for a plurality of differing drill bit designs. The computer server may receive information from the at least one remote device, to select one or more potential drill bit designs from the at least one database based on the information, and to transmit information relating to the selected one or more potential drill bit designs to the remote device. Such systems may be used in methods of selecting drill bit designs for earth-boring rotary drill bits for use in respective drilling applications. | 10-08-2015 |
Ross G. Laing, Rochester, NY US
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20090121049 | Internal lower fuel injector filter - An internal lower filter for a fuel injector includes a self-supporting guide guiding a reciprocably activated valve of an internal valve assembly of a fuel injector and a plurality of filter holes formed in said guide filtering fuel flowing through the fuel injector and preventing contaminants contained in the fuel from entering a sealing area of the internal valve assembly. Incorporating the guide filter in accordance with the invention in a fuel injector enables capturing particles or contaminants, generated within the fuel injector during assembly or during operation, before entering the sealing area of an internal valve assembly. Accordingly, failure modes of the injector, such as a stuck open condition that may lead to a hydraulic lock of the engine, can be reduced. By forming the filter holes in a typically used ball guide, no changes are required to the currently used assembly line equipment or the current assembly process. | 05-14-2009 |
Susan T. Laing, Houston, TX US
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20080305156 | Echogenic Vehicle for Clinical Delivery of Plasminogen Activator and Other Fibrin-Binding Therapeutics to Thrombi - We disclose a composition comprising an echogenic liposome (ELIP) having an exterior surface, an interior surface, and at least one bilayer comprising at least one lipid selected from the group consisting of saturated phospholipids, unsaturated phospholipids, mixed phospholipids, and cholesterol, and a thrombolytic compound trapped by the ELIP. We also disclose a method of treating a medical condition in a patient characterized by a thrombus in the patient's vasculature, comprising administering to the patient the composition in an amount effective to reduce the size of the thrombus. | 12-11-2008 |
Tyler Laing, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20100144430 | LIVE AUTHORING METHOD FOR REAL TIME DEVELOPMENT OF VIDEO GAMES - A video game development system is provided with live feedback to developers working with multiple game platforms or consoles. The system includes a communications hub module running on a hub server linked with two different video game platforms. A video game development tool is provided and linked to the hub module. The development tool is used to perform modifications to video game data including game asset changes and additions. An authoring module is associated with the video game development tool and operates after the game data modifications to transmit an authoring message to the hub module. The authoring message includes content reflecting the game data modifications and is formatted for receipt by the hub module. The hub module generates update messages from the authoring messages and forwards these messages to the video game platforms that operate to run a video game using the game data modifications. | 06-10-2010 |
William A. Laing, Bellevue, WA US
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20100332632 | ROLE BASED SERVER INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION - The described systems and methods are directed at configuring a server based on a selected role. An installation application is configured to install core components in a server where these core components enable the server to perform the basic functions of a network computing device. A role management application is configured to enable a system administrator to select a role for the server and to automatically determine software components associated with the selected role. The role management application is then configured to build the software components and install the components on the server. The role management application is further configured to configure the components for the selected role. The automated installation process performed by the role management application enables a server to be efficiently configured for a particular role without installing other unnecessary components unrelated to the role. | 12-30-2010 |
20130138784 | ROLE BASED SERVER INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION - The described systems and methods are directed at configuring a server based on a selected role. An installation application is configured to install core components in a server where these core components enable the server to perform the basic functions of a network computing device. A role management application is configured to enable a system administrator to select a role for the server and to automatically determine software components associated with the selected role. The role management application is then configured to build the software components and install the components on the server. The role management application is further configured to configure the components for the selected role. The automated installation process performed by the role management application enables a server to be efficiently configured for a particular role without installing other unnecessary components unrelated to the role. | 05-30-2013 |