Howard, TX
Brawdy Howard, Dallas, TX US
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20110290871 | Combined proprietary and universal mobile barcode reader - A method of presenting content to viewers in a computer network environment which includes scanning a barcode ( | 12-01-2011 |
Brian G. Howard, Cedar Park, TX US
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20110285636 | TOUCH SCREEN WITH VIRTUAL JOYSTICK AND METHODS FOR USE THEREWITH - Joystick display data is generated for display on a touch screen of an electronic device. The joystick display data creates a visual representation of a virtual joystick when displayed on the touch screen. Touch data from the touch screen is processed to determine when the touch data indicates user interaction with the virtual joystick. When the touch data indicates user interaction with the virtual joystick, the joystick display data is adjusted to reflect the user interaction with the virtual joystick, based on the touch data, and joystick data is generated based on the user interaction with the virtual joystick. The display of at least one other element on the touch screen can be adjusted based on the joystick data. | 11-24-2011 |
Bruce C. Howard, Spring, TX US
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20130239086 | MOBILE APPLICATION GENERATOR - A system and a method are disclosed for receiving a request to create a mobile application, the request comprising provider-specific application information and provider-specific content for the mobile application, generating, by a processing device, an application description based on the provider-specific application information, wherein the application description comprises a selection of one or more application features for the mobile application, retrieving, by the processing device, a base mobile application stored in a data store, wherein the base mobile application comprises previously generated base application software code, modifying, by the processing device, the base mobile application in view of the application description; and generating, by the processing device, binary mobile application code for the mobile application in view of the modified base mobile application. | 09-12-2013 |
Christopher G. Howard, Dallas, TX US
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20090140147 | PIXEL STRUCTURE HAVING AN UMBRELLA TYPE ABSORBER WITH ONE OR MORE RECESSES OR CHANNELS SIZED TO INCREASE RADIATION ABSORPTION - A pixel structure for use in an infrared imager is provided. The pixel structure includes a substrate and a bolometer. The bolometer includes a transducer that has a spaced apart relationship with respect to the substrate and has an electrical resistance that varies in response to changes in the temperature of the transducer. The bolometer also includes an absorber that has a spaced apart relationship with respect to the transducer and has a thermal connection to the transducer permitting radiation absorbed by the absorber to heat the transducer. The absorber has a top side defining a recess or channel in the absorber. The recess or channel is adapted to effect the propagation path of a portion of radiation received by the absorber such that the radiation portion is absorbed by the absorber rather than exiting the absorber. The recess or channel also decreases the thermal mass of the bolometer. | 06-04-2009 |
Cindy Howard, Parker, TX US
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20080320054 | Database and Software Conversion System and Method - An apparatus and method for converting databases and software source code from one or more languages or formats to one or more differing target languages or formats by a process of identifying within the original software various functions, storing in a common database format the varying functions resolved into their most basic elements, and based on the stored elements and their interrelationships, writing new target software using one or more templates which incorporate the business logic of the original software by integrating the stored elements and interrelationships. The templates incorporate a unique algorithmic template language which is understood by the constructor and which is easily modified by the user. The language includes, variables, functions and advanced controls such as conditional processing and looping. | 12-25-2008 |
Clinton Howard, Irving, TX US
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20120003378 | DIETARY SUPPLEMENT - The technology provides a multi-purpose dietary supplement that includes, in nutritionally effective amounts for humans, an orally ingestible combination of antioxidants, naturally-occurring substances and extracts of naturally-occurring substances. The naturally-occurring substances and extracts of naturally-occurring substances include at least: finely divided silica hydride; a polyphenol; | 01-05-2012 |
Cory Howard, Grapevine, TX US
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20130085619 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR REMOTE CONTROLLING OF IRRIGATION SYSTEMS - A computer-implemented methods and systems for remote controlling of irrigation are provided. The method may comprise: monitoring one or more sensor measurement parameters per irrigation zone; determining whether the one or more sensor measurement parameters exceed predetermined values for each irrigation zone; selectively irrigating one or more irrigation zones; recording the monitored sensor measurement parameters to a database; and serving at least one web page configured to enable users to review the recorded sensor measurement parameters per irrigation zone and change the predetermined values related to the one or more sensor measurement parameters for the one or more irrigation zones. | 04-04-2013 |
Cristy Marie Howard, Austin, TX US
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20120285480 | Interchangeable headband cover - The Interchangeable Headband Cover is an easily applied and removed material covering that sit on a C Shaped or Horse Shoe Shaped headband. A C Shaped or Horse Shoes Shaped headband typically is used to pull a wearers hair out of their eyes. The exposed area of the design is undecorated. The unexposed outer area of The Interchangeable Headband Cover has two insertion points with overlapping flaps positioned laterally of a fused center. The flaps open wide and enable the user to easily manipulate and apply the covering to a headband without any special tools. As you exam the insertion point closest to the internally fused center the design does not overlap but as you look laterally there is a gradual increase where the materials overlap more and more until there is one portion of the fabric completely covers the other at the internally fused tips. | 11-15-2012 |
Dave Howard, Austin, TX US
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20140086665 | RAIL SYSTEM FOR SUPPORTING EQUIPMENT IN A RACK - A rail system for supporting equipment in a rack is disclosed. The rail system may include: a first support rail assembly extending between a pair of vertical columns; a second support rail assembly extending between a different pair of vertical columns. Each support rail assembly may include: a support rail having opposite ends; aligners configured to align the opposite ends of the support rail with apertures of vertical columns; and mounting plates configured to removably secure the aligners to the opposite ends of the support rail. At least one mounting plate may be further configured to define at least one receiving portion for receiving a fastener for securing an equipment supportable in the rack. | 03-27-2014 |
David E. Howard, Austin, TX US
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20150077935 | Air Filter And Cable Management Assemblies For Network Communication Systems - Air filter and cable management assemblies for network communication systems are disclosed. The assemblies include filters that cover one or more communication line cards and their associated connection panels. The assemblies also include cable support structures with cable support brackets that support connected cables while restricting airflow so that airflow is forced through the filter towards the connection panels. This airflow can then pass into housings for the line cards and other circuitry, such as fabric cards, to provide desired cooling. Fan subsystems can also be provided to facilitate airflow. Advantageously, the disclosed air filter and cable management assemblies allow for filtered cooling of stacked network communication systems while greatly simplifying the complexity of the filter and cable installation and maintenance. | 03-19-2015 |
Donald Paul Howard, Houston, TX US
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20100270169 | CATHODIC PROTECTION METHOD AND APPARATUS - A cathodic protection system for use in an electrolyte includes a protected structure to be at least partially immersed in the electrolyte, at least one sacrificial anode to be at least partially immersed in the electrolyte and electrically connected to the protected structure, and a substantially impermeable barrier disposed between the at least one sacrificial anode and the electrolyte. | 10-28-2010 |
20100307762 | RISER FLOATATION WITH ANTI-VIBRATION STRAKES - A substantially cylindrical buoyancy module for a marine riser includes a plurality of buoyancy elements separated along at least one helical separation plane. | 12-09-2010 |
20130095712 | RISER FLOATATION WITH ANTI-VIBRATION STRAKES - A substantially cylindrical buoyancy module for a marine riser includes a plurality of buoyancy elements separated along at least one helical separation plane. | 04-18-2013 |
Edward Ray Howard, Dallas, TX US
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20150128323 | MEDICAL FACE SHIELD - A medical face shield ( | 05-14-2015 |
Erik Howard, Houston, TX US
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20150059867 | Turbo Jet Mixer - A tank cleaning machine comprising a housing having an inlet and a stationary guide diverter disposed within the housing. A gearing mechanism is attached to the stationery flow diverter. A nozzle extends from the housing wherein the nozzle is in fluid communication with the inlet and the nozzle includes an inclined portion extending from a horizontal portion of the nozzle. A drag limiter extends into a hydraulic fluid reservoir to limit the rotation speed of the gear. | 03-05-2015 |
Erik M. Howard, Baytown, TX US
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20090115188 | Systems and Methods for Making Connections Between Pipe Sections to Form a Conduit That is Substantially Free of Gaps - Systems and methods for making connections between pipe sections. In one embodiment, a pipe connection consists of a pair of flanges having conically tapered sealing surfaces and a tapered seal ring. A first one of the flanges has a male nose extending forward from the face of the flange, while a second one of the flanges has a female pocket which is recessed into the flange. The seal ring has conically tapered surfaces complementary to those of the flanges so that, when the connection is assembled, a seal is created between the seal ring and each of the flanges. The nose of the male flange extends forward so that, when the connection is assembled, the nose makes direct contact with the pocket of the second flange, forming a substantially gap-free conduit through the flanges. | 05-07-2009 |
20100148498 | Swivel Misalignment Coupling for Connecting Conduit Sections - A swivel misalignment coupling for connecting pipe sections in a high-pressure conduit. In one embodiment, the coupling is a three-bolt coupling having a female coupling member, a male coupling member, and a swiveling collar member. The male and female coupling members have contact surfaces that are spherical to enable sealing contact between them. A seal ring may be positioned between the contact surfaces to ensure a good seal. The collar swivels around the male coupling member to facilitate fastening of the collar to the female coupling member, which holds the male and female coupling members in sealing engagement. Recesses may be positioned radially inward from the attachment points (e.g., bolt holes) of the female coupling member to reduce stress and potential deformation of the contact surface. | 06-17-2010 |
20100237613 | Pipe Connection Having Staggered Bolt Configuration - A pipe connection having flange members which are configured so that the bolts which secure the two flanges of the connection together are staggered axially. One embodiment comprises a first flange member, a second flange member and a set of bolts and corresponding nuts. Each flange member has bolt holes sized to accommodate the bolts. The bolts are positioned in the bolt holes, and the nuts are tightened onto the bolts to secure the first flange member to the second flange member. Each of the bolt holes has a corresponding bolt seat against which one of the bolts' heads or nuts is seated, and the bolt seats of adjacent bolt holes are staggered axially (i.e., in the direction of an axis of symmetry through the flange members) so that each bolt's corresponding nut can be tightened without interference from the adjacent bolts or the corresponding nuts. | 09-23-2010 |
20100237614 | Pipe Connection Having a Reverse Hub - A pipe connection in which at least one of the flanges has a reverse hub between the outer portion of the flange and the inner portion of the flange that extends outward to form to the weld neck. The reverse hub tapers down toward the sealing face of the flange, rather than away from the face of the flange. This taper may follow a spline curve which is empirically determined to reduce stresses that are caused by rotation of the outer portion of the flange around the gasket. The reverse hub eliminates material that would be required for a positive hub and thereby reduces the weight of the flange. By reducing the stresses resulting from rotation of the outer portion of the flange around the gasket, the thickness of the flange may also be reduced, further reducing the weight of the flange. | 09-23-2010 |
20100307002 | Systems and Methods for Making Seals in Heat Exchangers - Systems and methods for improving heat exchangers by implementing self-energizing seals. In one embodiment, a U-tube heat exchanger includes a shell enclosure, a tube sheet, a closure and a set of tubes welded to the tube sheet. The tube sheet separates first and second chambers from a third chamber in the shell enclosure. The closure seals the first and second chambers. Each tube extends from the first chamber, through the third chamber to the second chamber. The improvement comprises a seal between the shell enclosure and either the closure or the tube sheet. The seal includes conically tapered sealing surfaces on the shell enclosure and closure or tube sheet which form a wedge-shaped gap. A seal ring having surfaces complementary to the sealing surfaces of the shell enclosure and closure or tube sheet is positioned between the sealing surfaces to form a self-energized seal. | 12-09-2010 |
20130134108 | Systems and Methods for Separating Sand from Oil - Systems and methods for separating sand and other solids from oil and other fluids produced from a well. The present systems and methods introduce the fluids at relatively high speed into a generally cylindrical separation chamber. The fluids flow in a generally circular path within the chamber, causing the solids and higher density fluid/media to be urged outward from the axis of the chamber as the fluids flow from the upper portion of the chamber. Because the solids become concentrated at the outer wall of the chamber, the fluid in a central portion of the chamber is substantially free of the solids, and can be removed from the chamber via a fluid outlet. The solids concentrated at the outer wall of the chamber continue to move downward into an accumulation chamber in which the fluid speed is reduced, allowing the solids to settle out of the fluid. | 05-30-2013 |
20130284448 | Lifting Device Having Hinged Segments - Lifting devices for use with drilling risers, where the lifting devices have a plurality of segments, some of which are hinged to facilitate handling and provide multiple shear points between the hinged segments. One embodiment comprises a lifting device for a drilling riser, where the device includes a collar and a lifting lug. The collar has a cylindrical ring with one or more annular ribs connected to corresponding circular edges of the ring. The lifting lug is connected to the collar and the ribs. The collar has a plurality of segments, and at least a first one of the segments is pivotally connected to another one of the segments by a hinge. Each rib may taper smoothly from a smaller thickness at a top edge of the rib to a greater thickness at a base of the rib. | 10-31-2013 |
20130287499 | Lifting Device for Drilling Riser - Systems for lifting drilling risers that serve as thrust collars to retain buoyancy modules on the risers and also enable the risers to be lifted using lifting lugs that are attached to the thrust collars. In one embodiment, a lifting device uses two annular ribs at the edges of a cylindrical collar, wherein the ribs have substantially constant height, but varying thickness. The thickness of each rib is greater at the position of the lifting lug, and may also be greater at its base than that its top or outermost edge. The collar may be segmented, where the segments are bolted together to assemble the device around the riser. The segments may be pre-stressed to reduce stresses during lifting. The device may include an elastomeric layer on its inner surface. | 10-31-2013 |
20140300102 | Swivel Misalignment Coupling for Connecting Conduit Sections - A swivel misalignment coupling for connecting pipe sections in a high-pressure conduit. In one embodiment, the coupling is a three-bolt coupling having a female coupling member, a male coupling member, and a swiveling collar member. The male and female coupling members have contact surfaces that are spherical to enable sealing contact between them. A seal ring may be positioned between the contact surfaces to ensure a good seal. The collar swivels around the male coupling member to facilitate fastening of the collar to the female coupling member, which holds the male and female coupling members in sealing engagement. Recesses may be positioned radially inward from the attachment points (e.g., bolt holes) of the female coupling member to reduce stress and potential deformation of the contact surface. | 10-09-2014 |
Gary Ward Howard, Mckinney, TX US
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20130107041 | Networked Modular Security and Lighting Device Grids and Systems, Methods and Devices Thereof | 05-02-2013 |
20140253733 | NETWORKED MODULAR SECURITY AND LIGHTING DEVICE GRIDS AND SYSTEMS, METHODS AND DEVICES THEREOF - Tracking objects with a grid of modular security and lighting devices includes triggering, based on event, a first sensor to begin capturing data of an object. In one embodiment, the first sensor is a first camera included in a first modular security and lighting device. The devices within the grid analyze captured sensor data such as first images of the object, and select, based on the analyzing, another sensor such as a second camera to begin capturing data of the object. In one example, the second camera is included in a second modular security and lighting device within the grid of modular security and lighting devices and the first and second modular security and lighting devices are located in geographically distinct locations. | 09-11-2014 |
Gregory Eric Howard, Dallas, TX US
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20080220590 | Thin wafer dicing using UV laser - In a method and system for dicing a wafer ( | 09-11-2008 |
20090026605 | Heat Extraction from Packaged Semiconductor Chips, Scalable with Chip Area - A semiconductor device ( | 01-29-2009 |
20100048240 | Integrated Radio Frequency Filters For Multiband Transceivers - A system and method integrates signal filters in a multiband transceiver. A preferred embodiment comprises an amplifier with a first tunable capacitor coupled to a signal input and a tunable filter. The tunable filter comprises an input stage with a first pair of inductors arranged in a dipole configuration and a second tunable capacitor coupled in parallel to the first pair of inductors and an output stage inductively coupled to the input stage, the output stage includes a second pair of inductors also arranged in a dipole configuration and a third tunable capacitor coupled in parallel to the second pair of inductors. The inductors are realized using bond wire or any other high Q material. The first tunable capacitor, the second tunable capacitor, and the third tunable capacitor can be tuned using a master-slave tuning configuration to adjust the operating frequency of the amplifier and the tunable filter to enable frequency band compatibility with multiple communications protocols. | 02-25-2010 |
Gregory Eric Howard, Plano, TX US
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20120153458 | IC DEVICE HAVING ELECTROMIGRATION RESISTANT FEED LINE STRUCTURES - An integrated circuit (IC) device includes an electromigration resistant feed line. The IC device includes a substrate including active circuitry. A back end of the line (BEOL) metallization stack includes an interconnect metal layer that is coupled to a bond pad by the EM resistant feed line. A bonding feature is on the bond pad. The feed line includes a uniform portion and patterned trace portion that extends to the bond pad which includes at least three sub-traces that are electrically in parallel. The sub-traces are sized so that a number of squares associated with each of the sub-traces are within a range of a mean number of squares for the sub-traces plus or minus twenty percent or a current density provided to the bonding feature through each sub-trace is within a range of a mean current density provided to the bonding feature plus or minus twenty percent. | 06-21-2012 |
20140184350 | TWO LAYER DIFFERENTIAL PAIR LAYOUT, AND METHOD OF MAKING THEREOF, FOR REDUCED CROSSTALK - A device is provided for use with a signal, wherein the device includes a substrate, a first signal trace and a second signal trace. The first signal trace is disposed within the substrate at a first plane from the top surface by a distance d | 07-03-2014 |
20140189628 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CROSSOVER DETERMINATION IN DIFFERENTIAL PAIR AND BONDWIRE PAIRS TO MINIMIZE CROSSTALK - A system is provided for use with circuit layout design data having a set of differential pairs and a set of bond wire pairs. A layout portion can receive the circuit layout design data. A crosstalk calculating portion can determine a first amount of crosstalk in a circuit corresponding to the circuit layout design data. A modifier can modify the circuit layout design data into modified circuit layout design data such that one of the set of differential pairs and the set of bond wire pairs includes a crossover. The crosstalk calculating portion can further determine a second amount of crosstalk in a circuit corresponding to the modified circuit layout design data. An optimizer can compare the first amount of crosstalk with the second amount of crosstalk to generate optimized circuit layout design data. A layout designer can output the optimized circuit layout design data. | 07-03-2014 |
Gutstein B. Howard, Bellaire, TX US
Hershel James Howard, Houston, TX US
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20160067577 | Sports Training System and Method - Provided is a modular sports training system that can be assembled, placed on a supporting surface, and stood upon by a person during sports training activities. The system is adapted to be assembled with one or more modules. One module may be disposed at a non-parallel angle to another module. One module may be aligned with another module. The non-parallel angle allows a person standing on the system to place one foot on one module and another foot on another module at the non-parallel angle, such as in a swing or batter's stance, and allows the person to stand in a stable manner while encouraging certain positioning of the feet during the sports training activities. Modules can be coupled by an interlocking protrusion and receiver arrangement, such as by inserting a protrusion of one module into a receiver of another module when the modules are unaligned relative to each other and then twisting the modules into alignment. | 03-10-2016 |
James Howard, Tomball, TX US
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20130333554 | Seal Assembly for Use in Harsh Environments - A sealing assembly, for example a piston ring, for use in harsh environments, e.g., high radiation levels. The piston ring has an annular sealing surface which together with a member forming a radially outer annular cylinder surface, e.g., a cylinder, forms a seal pocket. Received in the seal pocket is an annular seal comprised of a plurality of wraps of at least one strand of a substantially incompressible and inelastic material such as graphite fiber. The assembly further includes a compression ring and compression assembly which compresses the seal body between the support surface and the compression ring to displace the seal body into sealing engagement with the radially inner and outer sealing surfaces. | 12-19-2013 |
James E. Howard, Frisco, TX US
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20120154370 | SPATIAL LIGHT MODULATOR WITH STORAGE REDUCER - Described are devices and methods for reducing the need for storage on a display panel, for reducing the required bandwidth to a display panel, for increasing the light-on time for a display panel. | 06-21-2012 |
Jarvis Dewayne Howard, Sumner, TX US
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20100258516 | Lazy man's stand - The present invention provides an archery bow rest and arrow holder that can be used easily and freely during hunting and competition down times. The bow rest with attached arrow holder is free standing and light weight that has a quick easy setup for the convenience of outdoor hunting, backyard shooting or archery competition. The bow rest and arrow holder is designed for outdoor ground use only. It is designed in a manner that does not take up space, and can be easily carried, sporting a coated handle. The attached bow cradle has coated prongs, and the arrow holder is attached in a manner that allows easy access without interfering with the bow in anyway. | 10-14-2010 |
Jesse F. Howard, Lufkin, TX US
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20120270709 | Bed Sit-Up Apparatus - The present invention is a bed sit-up apparatus that allows a user to perform sit-up exercises and other related exercises comfortably on a well-cushioned mat such as a mattress of a bed without the need of an individual restraining the feet of the user throughout the exercise maneuver. The present invention comprises a board, a strap, a sleeve and a tri-glide slide. The strap is attached to the board by traversing therethrough via a first strap slot and a second strap slot. The two ends of the strap are subsequently united and attached to each other via the tri-glide slide. The length and the circumference of the strap are adjustable to fit the width of both feet. The present invention also comprises the method of use of the bed sit-up apparatus. The method not only includes the traditional sit-up maneuver, but also side sit-up and leg maneuvers. | 10-25-2012 |
Joel Scott Howard, Bedford, TX US
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20120222579 | BALLAST DELIVERY AND COMPUTATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method for delivering ballast to a section of railroad track includes measuring an existing ballast profile of a section of railroad track using a remote sensing system, and providing a signal indicative thereof to a first computer. Using the first computer, the existing ballast profile is compared with an ideal ballast profile to compute a track file representing a volume of additional ballast needed as a function of linear position along the section of railroad track, and data representing the track file is transmitted to a second computer of an automatic ballast dump train. Ballast is dumped along the section of railroad track according to the track file under control of the second computer. | 09-06-2012 |
20150057851 | BALLAST DELIVERY AND COMPUTATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method, performed by a computer having a processor and system memory, for calibrating a tie height of a ballast profiling rail vehicle having a remote sensing system, includes traversing the rail vehicle along a first calibration section of railroad track at a calibration speed, detecting, using the remote sensing system, a plurality of height to tie measurements in the first calibration section, establishing a rolling median average of the height to tie measurements, and determining a calibration tie height relative to the rail vehicle based upon the rolling median average. | 02-26-2015 |
Johnathan Howard, The Woodlands, TX US
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20130313021 | Hybrid Drill Bits Having Increased Drilling Efficiency - An earth boring drill bit is described, the bit having a bit body having a central longitudinal axis that defines an axial center of the bit body and configured at its upper extent for connection into a drillstring; at least one primary fixed blade extending downwardly from the bit body and inwardly toward, but not proximate to, the central axis of the drill bit; at least one secondary fixed blade extending radially outward from proximate the central axis of the drill bit; a plurality of fixed cutting elements secured to the primary and secondary fixed blades; at least one bit leg secured to the bit body; and a rolling cutter mounted for rotation on the bit leg; wherein the fixed cutting elements on at least one fixed blade extend from the center of the bit outward toward the gage of the bit but do not include a gage cutting region, and wherein at least one roller cone cutter portion extends from substantially the drill bit's gage region inwardly toward the center of the bit, the apex of the roller cone cutter being proximate to the terminal end of the at least one secondary fixed blade, but does not extend to the is center of the bit. | 11-28-2013 |
John Hunter Howard, Frisco, TX US
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20080201856 | MATTRESS SYSTEM AND METHOD - A mattress system and method according to which a custom mattress is built according to customer-specific parameters. In several exemplary embodiments, the custom mattress includes one or more removable core cartridges and/or one or more removable topper cartridges. | 08-28-2008 |
20120137443 | MATTRESS SYSTEM AND METHOD - A mattress system and method according to which a custom mattress is built according to customer-specific parameters. In several exemplary embodiments, the custom mattress includes one or more removable core cartridges and/or one or more removable topper cartridges. | 06-07-2012 |
20130110669 | MATTRESS SYSTEM AND METHOD | 05-02-2013 |
John Joseph Howard, Dallas, TX US
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20120098750 | Method for subject classification using a pattern recognition input device - The present invention provides a device and method for classifying a user using pattern recognition of an input device. A series of the keystroke objects are received via the user input interface. A typing signature is determined for the series of keystroke objects using the processor by analyzing the key attributes of the series of keystroke objects using a pattern recognition algorithm. The typing signature is compared to one or more user typing signatures stored in the memory using the processor. The user is classified based on whether or not the typing signature is statistically similar to one of the stored typing signatures. | 04-26-2012 |
John V. Howard, Arlington, TX US
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20100012775 | Torsionally De-Coupled Engine Mount System - A torsionally de-coupled engine mount system for use in tilt rotor aircraft applications is disclosed, in which an engine is mounted at its forward end to a prop rotor gear box by means of a forward mount that is a simple adapter fitting, and at its aft end to a pylon assembly by an aft mount that is a simple bi-pod fitting. The forward mount counteracts forces and moments in six degrees of freedom, but the aft mount only counteracts lateral and vertical loads. The contribution from the engine to the overall dynamic response of the aircraft is tuned by selectively tailoring the size, shape, weight, and material of the forward mount. The engine mount system torsionally de-couples the engines from the prop rotors, thereby preventing rotor torque from being induced into the engines. In addition, the contribution from the engines to the overall dynamic response of the aircraft can be tuned by selectively tailoring the size, shape, weight, and material of the forward mounts between the engines and the transmissions. | 01-21-2010 |
John W. Howard, Cedar Park, TX US
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20110210847 | SYSTEM AND WIRELESS DEVICE FOR LOCATING A REMOTE OBJECT - A wireless device includes a user interface that generates a first location request signal in response to an indication from a user to locate a handheld wireless communication device. A short-range wireless transmitter transmits a first RF paging signal in response to the location request signal. An adjunct device is coupled to the handheld wireless communication device via a communication port of the handheld wireless communication device. The adjunct device emits a first detectable alert signal in response to the first RF paging signal to assist the user in locating the handheld wireless communication device. | 09-01-2011 |
20110210848 | ADJUNCT DEVICE AND A HANDHELD WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE WITH LOCATION FEATURES - An adjunct device includes a first housing for coupling to a handheld wireless communication device via a communication port of the handheld wireless communication device. A short-range wireless receiver receives a first RF paging signal from a remote wireless device. A user interface emits a first detectable alert signal in response to the first RF paging signal to assist the user in locating the handheld wireless communication device. | 09-01-2011 |
20110210849 | WIRELESS DEVICE AND METHODS FOR USE IN A PAGING NETWORK - A wireless device includes a user interface that generates a pairing signal in response to an indication from a user to pair the wireless device to at least one remote device and generates a first location request signal in response to a second indication from a user to locate the at least one remote device. A short-range wireless transceiver communicates RF signals to pair the wireless device to the at least one remote device and that transmits a first RF paging signal to the at least one remote device in response to the location request signal. | 09-01-2011 |
20110210959 | ADJUNCT DEVICE FOR USE WITH A HANDHELD WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE AS A SCREEN POINTER - An adjunct device includes a case for enclosing at least a portion of a handheld wireless communication device. A plug coupled to a communication port of the handheld wireless communication device. A plurality of infrared emitters emits a corresponding plurality of infrared signals to a sensor coupled to a screen for use in generating a screen pointer graphic on the display screen. | 09-01-2011 |
20110212699 | METHODS FOR USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH A HANDHELD WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE HAVING AN ADJUNCT DEVICE COUPLED THERETO - A method includes executing a homing application of the handheld wireless communication device for finding at least one personal object coupled to at least one remote wireless device. The homing application includes generating data to present for display on the handheld wireless communication device a graphical user interface that receives an indication of a user to locate the at least one personal object and that generates a location signal in response thereto. The location signal is communicated to an adjunct device via the communication port of the handheld wireless communication device to cause the adjunct device to transmit an RF paging signal to at least one remote wireless device via a short-range wireless transceiver of the adjunct device. | 09-01-2011 |
20110212702 | MULTI-FUNCTION ADJUNCT DEVICE FOR USE WITH A HANDHELD WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE - An adjunct device includes a housing for coupling to a handheld wireless communication device via a communication port of the handheld wireless communication device. A device interface communicates application data with an application of the handheld wireless communication device via the communication port of the handheld wireless communication device. A short-range wireless transceiver communicates the application data with a remote wireless device. | 09-01-2011 |
20110285636 | TOUCH SCREEN WITH VIRTUAL JOYSTICK AND METHODS FOR USE THEREWITH - Joystick display data is generated for display on a touch screen of an electronic device. The joystick display data creates a visual representation of a virtual joystick when displayed on the touch screen. Touch data from the touch screen is processed to determine when the touch data indicates user interaction with the virtual joystick. When the touch data indicates user interaction with the virtual joystick, the joystick display data is adjusted to reflect the user interaction with the virtual joystick, based on the touch data, and joystick data is generated based on the user interaction with the virtual joystick. The display of at least one other element on the touch screen can be adjusted based on the joystick data. | 11-24-2011 |
20120075095 | METHOD, SYSTEM AND WIRELESS DEVICE WITH EVENT DETECTION FOR MONITORING PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR - A wireless device includes a sensor module that generates sensor data in response to an impact to the protective headgear. A device processing module generates event data in response to the sensor data, wherein the device processing module includes an event detection module that analyzes the sensor data and triggers the generating of the event data in response to detection of an event in the sensor data. A short-range wireless transmitter transmits a wireless signal that includes the event data. | 03-29-2012 |
20120075096 | HANDHELD COMMUNICATION DEVICE FOR MONITORING PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR - A handheld communication device for monitoring protective headgear includes a device interface that receives event data that includes power data that represents power of impact to the protective headgear. A processing device executes an event simulation module that processes the event data to generate simulation display data that animates the impact to the protective headgear. A user interface includes a display device that displays the simulation display data. | 03-29-2012 |
20120077439 | METHOD, SYSTEM AND WIRELESS DEVICE FOR MONITORING PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR - A wireless device includes a sensor module that generates sensor data in response to an impact to the protective headgear. The sensor module includes an accelerometer and a gyroscope and wherein the sensor data includes linear acceleration data and rotational velocity data. A device processing module generates event data in response to the sensor data. A short-range wireless transmitter transmits a wireless signal that includes the event data. | 03-29-2012 |
20120077440 | METHOD, SYSTEM AND WIRELESS DEVICE FOR MONITORING PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR BASED ON POWER DATA - A wireless device includes a sensor module that generates sensor data in response to motion of protective headgear, wherein the sensor data includes acceleration data. A device processing module includes an event processing module that analyzes the sensor data to generate power data that represents power of impact imparted to the protective headgear and that generates event data that includes the power data. A short-range wireless transmitter transmits a wireless signal that includes the event data. | 03-29-2012 |
20120077441 | METHOD, SYSTEM AND WIRELESS DEVICE WITH POWER MANAGEMENT FOR MONITORING PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR - A wireless device includes a sensor module generates a wake-up signal and sensor data in response to motion of protective headgear, wherein the sensor data includes acceleration data. A device processing module generates event data in response to the sensor data. A short-range wireless transmitter transmits a wireless signal that includes the event data. A power management module selectively powers the short-range transmitter and the device processing module in response to the wake-up signal. | 03-29-2012 |
20120295545 | METHODS FOR USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH A HANDHELD WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE HAVING AN ADJUNCT DEVICE COUPLED THERETO - A method includes executing a homing application of the handheld wireless communication device for finding at least one personal object coupled to at least one remote wireless device. The homing application includes generating data to present for display on the handheld wireless communication device a graphical user interface that receives an indication of a user to locate the at least one personal object and that generates a location signal in response thereto. The location signal is communicated to an adjunct device via the communication port of the handheld wireless communication device to cause the adjunct device to transmit an RF paging signal to at least one remote wireless device via a short-range wireless transceiver of the adjunct device. | 11-22-2012 |
20120304365 | SENSOR FOR USE IN PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR - A sensor includes a housing and a mass, suspended in the housing. The motion of the mass emulates dynamic behavior of a brain of the wearer along a plurality of axes. At least one sensing element is coupled to generate sensor data based on the motion of the mass, in response to an impact to a protective helmet. | 12-06-2012 |
20120304367 | PROTECTIVE HELMET - A protective helmet includes an outer shell. A bladder, coupled to the outer shell, provides shock absorption in at least one zone or protection. The bladder holds an absorption pack that contains a plurality of absorption particles and/or a fluid and has a relief valve for relieving pressure on the bladder when the pressure on the bladder is greater than a pressure threshold. | 12-06-2012 |
20120304767 | METHOD, SYSTEM AND DEVICE FOR MONITORING PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR - A sensor module generates sensor data in response to an impact to protective headgear, wherein the sensor module includes an accelerometer and a gyroscope and wherein the sensor data includes linear acceleration data and rotational velocity data. A device processing module generates event data in response to the sensor data. A device interface sends the event data to a monitoring device when the device interface is coupled to the monitoring device. | 12-06-2012 |
20120306438 | CHARGING DEVICE FOR USE IN A SYSTEM FOR MONITORING PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR - A charging device includes a plurality of charging ports, each charging port for selectively coupling to one of a plurality of wireless devices and for coupling a power signal to the one of the plurality of wireless devices based on an external power source. Each of the plurality of wireless devices includes a short-range wireless device transceiver that receives alarm data from the protective headgear in response to an alarm event at the protective headgear. A user interface emits a first detectable alert signal in response to the alarm data to assist the user in the monitoring of the protective headgear. A battery provides power to the short-range wireless device transceiver and the user interface. A connector couples the power signal from one of the plurality of charging ports to charge the battery. | 12-06-2012 |
20120306639 | MONITORING DEVICE FOR USE WITH PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR - A monitoring device includes a device interface that, when coupled to the protective headgear, receives event data that includes power data that represents power imparted at impact to the protective headgear. A processing device executes an event simulation module that processes the event data to generate simulation display data that animates the impact to the protective headgear. A user interface includes a display device that displays the simulation display data. | 12-06-2012 |
20120306641 | WIRELESS DEVICE FOR MONITORING PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR - A wireless device for monitoring protective headgear includes a short-range wireless receiver that receives alarm data from the protective headgear in response to an alarm event at the protective headgear. A user interface emits a first detectable alert signal in response to the alarm data to assist the user in the monitoring of the protective headgear. | 12-06-2012 |
20120306642 | MONITORING DEVICE FOR USE IN A SYSTEM FOR MONITORING PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR - A monitoring device includes a device interface for communication with a bridge device, wherein the device interface, when coupled to the protective headgear via the bridge device, receives event data in response to an impact to the protective headgear. A processing device executes an event simulation module that processes the event data to generate simulation display data that animates the impact to the protective headgear. A user interface includes a display device that displays the simulation display data. | 12-06-2012 |
20120309300 | BRIDGE DEVICE FOR USE IN A SYSTEM FOR MONITORING PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR - A bridge device includes a first radio frequency (RF) transceiver that receives event data via an incoming RF signal from protective headgear in response to an impact event at the protective headgear, wherein the incoming RF signal is formatted in accordance with a first wireless protocol. A second RF transceiver transmits the event data in accordance with a second wireless protocol to a first monitoring device. | 12-06-2012 |
20140031017 | WIRELESS DEVICE AND METHODS FOR USE IN A PAGING NETWORK - A wireless device includes a user interface that generates a pairing signal in response to an indication from a user to pair the wireless device to at least one remote device and generates a first location request signal in response to a second indication from a user to locate the at least one remote device. A short-range wireless transceiver communicates RF signals to pair the wireless device to the at least one remote device and that transmits a first RF paging signal to the at least one remote device in response to the location request signal. | 01-30-2014 |
20140256351 | WIRELESS DEVICE AND METHODS FOR USE IN A PAGING NETWORK - A wireless device includes a user interface that generates a pairing signal in response to an indication from a user to pair the wireless device to at least one remote device and generates a first location request signal in response to a second indication from a user to locate the at least one remote device. A short-range wireless transceiver communicates RF signals to pair the wireless device to the at least one remote device and that transmits a first RF paging signal to the at least one remote device in response to the location request signal. | 09-11-2014 |
20140364772 | METHOD, SYSTEM AND DEVICE FOR MONITORING PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR - A sensor module generates sensor data in response to an impact to protective headgear, wherein the sensor module includes an accelerometer and a gyroscope and wherein the sensor data includes linear acceleration data and rotational velocity data. A device processing module generates event data in response to the sensor data. A device interface sends the event data to a monitoring device when the device interface is coupled to the monitoring device. | 12-11-2014 |
20160055732 | WIRELESS DEVICE AND METHODS FOR USE IN DETERMINING CLASSROOM ATTENDANCE - Various embodiments include, for example, a wireless device that includes a short-range wireless transceiver to communicate RF signals including a beacon signal to identify the wireless device and to facilitate the association of the wireless device with the plurality of mobile communication devices in proximity to the wireless device. Each corresponding one of the plurality of mobile communication devices includes a mobile communication device processor that executes a student application, downloaded from an app store associated with the operating system of the corresponding one of the plurality of mobile communication devices that facilitates location of the corresponding one of the plurality of mobile communication devices. Attendance data is stored indicating that a student associated each corresponding one of the plurality of mobile communication devices is in a classroom associated with the wireless device. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 02-25-2016 |
20160058093 | PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR WITH IMPACT DIFFUSION - A protective headgear includes, for example, a headgear body that is wearable on a head of the wearer having a top slot in a top portion of the headgear body, wherein the top slot runs from a front portion of the headgear body that covers a forehead of the wearer to a back portion of the headgear body that covers a back of the head of the wearer. A top piece slidably attaches to the headgear body to cover the top slot, wherein the top piece diffuses energy from an impact to the protective headgear by sliding within the top slot. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 03-03-2016 |
Jon G. Howard, Frisco, TX US
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20100099073 | Combination chalkboard and corkboard - The combination chalkboard and corkboard is a display, both for erasable writing thereon with chalk and for removable attachment thereto of paper and the like via pushpins or thumbtacks. The combination chalkboard and corkboard includes a frame, a cork layer, and a mesh layer. The cork and mesh layers may be held together by the frame. The mesh layer is at least partially exposed through the frame so that the mesh may be marked by chalk. Apertures formed through the mesh layer and the cork layer are adapted for receiving pushpins. | 04-22-2010 |
Kent Howard, Austin, TX US
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20140050702 | Compositions and Methods for Reducing Blood Alcohol Content - Disclosed are compositions and methods for reducing blood alcohol content following alcohol consumption. The inventive compositions and methods rapidly reduce blood alcohol content and alleviate symptoms of intoxication in a subject having an elevated blood alcohol content due to alcohol consumption. | 02-20-2014 |
20160074445 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR REDUCING BLOOD ALCOHOL CONTENT - Disclosed are compositions and methods for reducing blood alcohol content following alcohol consumption. The inventive compositions and methods rapidly reduce blood alcohol content and alleviate symptoms of intoxication in a subject having an elevated blood alcohol content due to alcohol consumption. | 03-17-2016 |
Lonnie Howard, Abernathy, TX US
Martin Howard, Corpus Christi, TX US
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20120009831 | Engine Flushing System - A method of flushing internal water passages of a motorboat engine having the steps of attaching a water supply to a power head of the motorboat engine and flushing the internal water passages of the motorboat engine using a water flow which flows in a substantially downward direction after the water enters the motorboat engine. | 01-12-2012 |
Michael D. Howard, Liverpool, TX US
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20140318780 | DEGRADABLE COMPONENT SYSTEM AND METHODOLOGY - A technique protects against premature actuation of a tool, such as a downhole well tool. The technique utilizes a degradable material positioned along a hydraulic actuation passage and/or between shiftable components of the tool. In some applications, the tool may comprise a primary flow passage and a hydraulic actuation passage separate from the primary flow passage. Hydraulic actuation of the tool or a corresponding tool is temporarily blocked by placing a degradable material in the hydraulic actuation passage. The degradable material dissolves or otherwise degrades over time via exposure to a degradation fluid. In other applications, the degradable material may be positioned to block movement of a shiftable component of the tool until the degradable material is sufficiently degraded to allow tool actuation. | 10-30-2014 |
Michele L. Howard, Frisco, TX US
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20100099073 | Combination chalkboard and corkboard - The combination chalkboard and corkboard is a display, both for erasable writing thereon with chalk and for removable attachment thereto of paper and the like via pushpins or thumbtacks. The combination chalkboard and corkboard includes a frame, a cork layer, and a mesh layer. The cork and mesh layers may be held together by the frame. The mesh layer is at least partially exposed through the frame so that the mesh may be marked by chalk. Apertures formed through the mesh layer and the cork layer are adapted for receiving pushpins. | 04-22-2010 |
Mike Howard, Austin, TX US
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20080262804 | System and Method for Automated Population Splitting to Assist Task Management Through Analytics - Task management supported by analytics has enhanced effectiveness through automated population splitting for generating models that predict task associated outcomes. Subpopulations are automatically analyzed for adequate sample size and selectively recombined based on characteristics of the subpopulations, such as to combine homogeneous subpopulations or to optimize a subpopulation characteristic. As an example, outbound calling campaign models are generated for time periods by splitting a sample population into time period subpopulations and combining subpopulation time periods having inadequate sample size so that combined subpopulations have a minimized total time period or greater similarity relative to other subpopulations. | 10-23-2008 |
20110016076 | System and Method for Automated Population Splitting to Assist Task Management Through Analytics - Task management supported by analytics has enhanced effectiveness through automated population splitting for generating models that predict task associated outcomes. Subpopulations are automatically analyzed for adequate sample size and selectively recombined based on characteristics of the subpopulations, such as to combine homogeneous subpopulations or to optimize a subpopulation characteristic. As an example, outbound calling campaign models are generated for time periods by splitting a sample population into time period subpopulations and combining subpopulation time periods having inadequate sample size so that combined subpopulations have a minimized total time period or greater similarity relative to other subpopulations. | 01-20-2011 |
Norman D. Howard, Houston, TX US
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20140102345 | DRILLING SHIP FOR A POLAR REGION - Provided is an arctic drill ship in which a weather tight structure protecting a drill floor and a drilling work area from outside air is coupled to a side strake around the drilling work area. It is possible to economically and easily manufacture the weather tight structure which minimizes the influence of outside air on the drilling operation in the polar regions, and it is possible to efficiently support the hull longitudinal strength and the weather tight structure with the use of the side strake structure solely. Therefore, a structure which may cause a disturbance in the drilling work area is minimized, and it is unnecessary to install a separate structural reinforcement part for a drilling workspace in the polar regions. In addition, the drilling workspace in the polar regions can be effectively ensured, and a spatial limitation in an upper portion of a moonpool can be solved. | 04-17-2014 |
20140116317 | DRILLING SHIP FOR A POLAR REGION - Provided is an arctic drill ship an arctic drill ship which includes a weather tight structure protecting a drill floor from air, and a side strake supporting the weather tight structure around a drilling work area. It is possible to economically and easily manufacture the weather tight structure which minimizes the influence of outside air on the drilling operation in the polar regions, and it is possible to efficiently support the hull longitudinal strength and the weather tight structure with the use of the side strake structure solely. Therefore, a structure which may cause a disturbance in the drilling work area is minimized, and it is unnecessary to install a separate structural reinforcement member for a drilling workspace in the polar regions. In addition, the drilling workspace in the polar regions can be effectively ensured, and a spatial limitation in an upper portion of a moonpool can be solved. | 05-01-2014 |
Paul Howard, Sugar Land, TX US
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20100206548 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO PERFORM STRESS TESTING OF GEOLOGICAL FORMATIONS - Example methods and apparatus to perform stress testing of geological formations are disclosed. A disclosed example downhole stress test tool for pressure testing a geological formation comprises first and second packers selectively inflatable to form an annular region around the tool, a container configured to store a fracturing fluid, wherein the fracturing fluid is different than a formation fluid and a drilling fluid, a pump configured to pump the fracturing fluid into the first and second packers to inflate the first and second packers and to pump the fracturing fluid into the annular region to induce a fracture of the geological formation, and a sensor configured to detect a pressure of the fracturing fluid pumped into the annular region corresponding to the fracture of the geological formation. | 08-19-2010 |
Paul Richard Howard, Sugar Land, TX US
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20140155305 | THICKENING OF FLUIDS - An aqueous solution comprising a thickening polymer with diol groups distributed along it, such as guar or other polysaccharide, is cross linked with a cross-linker which contains a plurality of boroxole groups of the partial formula | 06-05-2014 |
Paul Timothy Howard, Richardson, TX US
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20090327527 | Method and System for Hierarchical Data Management - In one aspect, an integrated circuit device including a first-level module configurable to receive and transmit control information, said first level module including a first sub-level module, a second sub-level module operably coupleable to the first sub-level module, and a third sub-level module operably coupleable to the second module; and a second-level module operably coupleable to the first-level module is disclosed. | 12-31-2009 |
Pete Howard, Bellville, TX US
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20100181076 | MOTOR WINDING WIRE FOR A HYDROCARBON APPLICATION - A motor winding wire. The motor winding wire may be configured for use in, and direct exposure to, a hydrocarbon environment. The motor winding wire may be electrically insulated by one polymer layer, whereas another, outer, polymer layer is employed to provide moisture resistance as well as other contaminant and hydrocarbon environment shielding to the underlying layer. Additionally, this manner of polymer layering over the motor winding wire is achieved in a manner cognizant of the limited dimension of the motor winding wire. | 07-22-2010 |
20110107834 | PROVIDING A SENSOR ARRAY - To assemble a sensor array having plural sections, the sections of the sensor array are sealably attached, where the sections include sensors and cable segments. An inert gas is flowed through at least one inner fluid path inside the sensor array when the sections of the sensor array are being sealably attached. | 05-12-2011 |
Peterson V. Howard, Bellville, TX US
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20140326464 | MOTOR WINDING WIRE FOR A HYDROCARBON APPLICATION - A motor winding wire. The motor winding wire may be configured for use in, and direct exposure to, a hydrocarbon environment. The motor winding wire may be electrically insulated by one polymer layer, whereas another, outer, polymer layer is employed to provide moisture resistance as well as other contaminant and hydrocarbon environment shielding to the underlying layer. Additionally, this manner of polymer layering over the motor winding wire is achieved in a manner cognizant of the limited dimension of the motor winding wire. | 11-06-2014 |
Peter V. Howard, Bellville, TX US
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20150013976 | INTELLIGENT WELL SYSTEM AND METHOD - An intelligent well system and method has a sand face completion and a monitoring system to monitor application of a well operation. Various equipment and services may be used. In another aspect, the invention provides a monitoring system for determining placement of a well treatment. Yet another aspect of the invention is an instrumented sand screen. Another aspect is a connector for routing control lines. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. | 01-15-2015 |
Peter V. Howard, Belleville, TX US
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20130008645 | Intelligent Well System And Method - An intelligent well system and method has a sand face completion and a monitoring system to monitor application of a well operation. Various equipment and services may be used. In another aspect, the invention provides a monitoring system for determining placement of a well treatment. Yet another aspect of the invention is an instrumented sand screen. Another aspect is a connector for routing control lines. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. | 01-10-2013 |
Preston Howard, Katy, TX US
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20080248738 | FLOW CONTROLLING ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - A flow controlling assembly configured to permit air flow between a first chamber and a second chamber. A frame member includes a damper contacting surface at least partially surrounding a frame opening configured to permit the air flow therethrough. A damper plate includes a frame contacting surface configured to contact the damper contacting surface when the damper plate is in a closed position. A hinge assembly is disposed between the frame member and the damper plate. The hinge assembly is configured to permit the damper plate to rotate on a rotational axis relative to the frame member and to permit the rotational axis to translate relative to the frame member. | 10-09-2008 |
Raymond Howard, Irving, TX US
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20100293064 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISPLAYING DIGITAL CONTENT - A data processing system is provided for determining specific digital content for displaying on a restaurant table top display unit corresponding to a specific time point of a consumption cycle. In particular, the said data processing system is provided for recording inputs and their associated time stamps from a table top unit, reading a current time from a digital clock, performing calculations on the said inputs, time stamps, and the current time, based on a predetermined algorithm, producing a calculated index; storing a plural of digital contents tagged with tagging indexes; selecting specific digital content with its associated tagging index matching said calculated index for displaying on a signage unit. | 11-18-2010 |
Rheynard Howard, Houston, TX US
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20140066925 | Vibrating Erogenic Stimulator Glove - A vibrating erogenic stimulator glove has an elastic textured surface with a geometric pattern of raised bumps, ridges or other protrusions. A vibration system is embedded within the elastic glove, and an electrical switch controls the electrical connection between a battery and the vibration motors. | 03-06-2014 |
Rheynard Wendel Howard, Missouri, TX US
Robert Howard, Frisco, TX US
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20080215591 | EMAIL INTERFACE FOR WEBLOG ENTRIES - Posting to a blog is accomplished by sending an email to a specified address uniquely associated with the blog. When the email message is received, information on the associated blog is accessed from a database and publication data is extracted from the email message. Using information from the database, a connection is made to the blog hosting site which hosts the associated blog and the publication data is posted to the associated blog. | 09-04-2008 |
20090089124 | JOB PLACEMENT SYSTEM WITH PROFILE MATCHING - Potential employees are matched with employers by storing data in a computer database regarding information on job openings from multiple employers, information on employee candidates, and information about the employers. Candidates are scored relative to a specific job posting and an anonymous list of the highest scoring candidates with a graduated fee rate based on one or more factors relating to the specific job posting and the scores associated with the highest scoring candidates. A selected candidate is rewarded when the selected candidate's information is revealed to the employer. | 04-02-2009 |
Robert Barry Howard, Dallas, TX US
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20110246155 | Computer-Readable Medium And Systems For Applying Multiple Impact Factors - A system includes a processor and a memory. The memory includes a first data store configured to store a plurality of impact factors, each of which includes a normalized percentage change in an estimated building parameter attributable to a particular design choice associated with a proposed building. The memory further includes a plurality of instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to receive a first user input selecting at least one of the plurality of impact factors, bundle the at least one of the plurality of impact factors into a group in response to receiving the user input, receive a second user input including a name to associate with the group, and store the group and the name in the memory. At least one instruction, when executed by the processor, causes to the processor to apply the group to adjust a selected baseline model of a building to produce a resulting model. | 10-06-2011 |
20110246381 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF MODELING ENERGY CONSUMPTION OF BUILDINGS - A modeling system is configured to model a building from incomplete physical constraint information. When initial user input related to the proposed building is received that identifies a building type, a location, and a square footage, the modeling system retrieves a baseline factor based on the user input and multiplies it by the square footage to produce a baseline energy usage model. As additional user inputs are received that further define the proposed building, efficiency factors are selectively applied that model the energy usage impact related to particular user inputs to produce an adjusted energy usage model, which can be compared to the baseline energy usage model. | 10-06-2011 |
Sander Howard, Dallas, TX US
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20130045317 | Method and Formulation for Producing Extruded Snack Food Products and Products Obtained Therefrom - The present invention generally relates to the production of direct expanded farinaceous food products without the use of a drying apparatus such as an oven and without the use of traditionally used sugar to eliminate such drying steps. A farinaceous material combined with a plasticizer component in the form of trehalose is extruded to form a direct expanded shelf-stable snack food product. Snack food products made with trehalose can be incorporated into an outer shell of a composite center-filled or co-extruded product. | 02-21-2013 |
Stephen Howard, Dallas, TX US
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20140333745 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MOTION DETECTION AND INTERPRETATION - A motion detection and interpretation system comprising a camera plus an infrared transmitter/receiver paired with a single reflective surface that records image data from two vantage points. The camera is connected to a computer and a display screen. The system creates a virtual touch screen for interaction with the display screen. The components of the system can be protected behind a transparent barrier while the virtual touch screen is provided for user interaction thus preventing user interference with, deterring vandalism and theft of, and prolonging the usable life of the equipment. In addition to finite hand movements detected by the virtual touch screen, the system can also simultaneously perform facial recognition and body movement recognition. The system is capable of interpreting multi-touch inputs. All recognitions are defined in the computer to carry out preprogrammed responses. | 11-13-2014 |
20150062089 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MOTION DETECTION AND INTERPRETATION - A motion detection and interpretation system comprising a camera plus an infrared transmitter/receiver paired with a single reflective surface that records image data from two vantage points. The camera is connected to a computer and a display screen. The system creates a virtual touch screen for interaction with the display screen. The components of the system can be protected behind a transparent barrier while the virtual touch screen is provided for user interaction thus preventing user interference with, deterring vandalism and theft of, and prolonging the usable life of the equipment. In addition to finite hand movements detected by the virtual touch screen, the system can also simultaneously perform facial recognition and body movement recognition. The system is capable of interpreting multi-touch inputs. All recognitions are defined in the computer to carry out preprogrammed responses. | 03-05-2015 |
Steven G. Howard, Plano, TX US
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20080277727 | Apparatus and method for electrostatic discharge protection with p-well integrated components - An electrostatic protection circuit has a transistor for pumping charge into the substrate and a transistor, including a parasitic transistor, for removing charge from the substrate and tabs. The circuit is enclosed by barrier that prevents the migration of charge from the region of the transistors. The added charge in the region of the parasitic transistor, resulting from the increased charge in the region of the parasitic transistor, increases the flow of current between electrodes of the transistor, thereby removing the electrostatic charge more efficiently. removing the electrostatic charge more efficiently. | 11-13-2008 |
Steven Grey Howard, Plano, TX US
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20140306689 | HIGH RESOLUTION CURRENT PULSE ANALOG MEASUREMENT - A measurement system includes a current source that is arranged to generate a current pulse to charge a capacitor as a function of an input clock signal. The accumulated charge on the capacitor is converted to a sample (e.g., resultant digital value) by an ADC (analog-to-digital converter). The samples can be aggregated as a distribution in order to estimate the jitter of the input clock signal. Variability of the measurement system can be minimized through calibrating the device-under-test at specific points of PVT (process, voltage, and temperature) conditions. A confidence metric such as a standard of deviation can be derived from the associated samples. The measurement system can be included on a substrate that includes the oscillator that generates the input clock signal. | 10-16-2014 |
Thomas Howard, Parker, TX US
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20080320054 | Database and Software Conversion System and Method - An apparatus and method for converting databases and software source code from one or more languages or formats to one or more differing target languages or formats by a process of identifying within the original software various functions, storing in a common database format the varying functions resolved into their most basic elements, and based on the stored elements and their interrelationships, writing new target software using one or more templates which incorporate the business logic of the original software by integrating the stored elements and interrelationships. The templates incorporate a unique algorithmic template language which is understood by the constructor and which is easily modified by the user. The language includes, variables, functions and advanced controls such as conditional processing and looping. | 12-25-2008 |
Thomas Owen Howard, Colleyville, TX US
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20090326709 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS USING ROBOTIC DEVICES - A system, method and computer program product for data collection and analysis using robotic devices. The system comprises creating a map of a facility, loading at least one position and at least one task onto a robotic device, autonomously navigating the robotic device to the at least one position to collect data, sending the data to a database for storage, processing and analyzing the data by a server, and presenting analysis of the data to a user. | 12-31-2009 |
Wayne Howard, Dripping Springs, TX US
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20110303594 | FLAT PLATE MEMBRANE BIOREACTOR WITH A LIQUID AIR SEPARATOR - A multistage immersion type membrane separator includes a liquid air separator, the liquid air separator including an outlet tube, an inlet tube, and a skirt. The outlet tube is cylindrical and has a outlet tube diameter, and the inlet pipe has an inlet pipe diameter of less than the outlet tube diameter. The inlet pipe is attached to and in communication with the outlet tube so that a mixed flow of air and liquid passing through the inlet tube is introduced into the outlet tube and flows circumferentially around the inside of the outlet tube. The inlet pipe is attached to the cylindrical outlet tube so that the inlet pipe is perpendicular to the outlet tube. The outlet tube has two ends, one end being closed and the other end being open. The skirt is attached to the outlet tube and is concentric with the outlet tube. The skirt is attached to the closed end of the outlet tube, and extends to just past the point of attachment of the inlet tube to the outlet tube. The skirt also has two open ends, and one open end penetrates through the closed end of the outlet tube. | 12-15-2011 |
Wendell E. Howard, Austin, TX US
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20080230641 | STAGED CASCADE MILL - Material reduction apparatus is provided in the form of a staged cascade mill comprising a vertically stacked series of material reduction chambers, each having therein a single motor-driven rotor structure, the chambers being interconnected in a manner such that the material to be reduced in size may be sequentially passed through the chambers from the uppermost chamber to the lowermost chamber. Each of the stacked chambers has an adjustable reduction structure disposed therein and operative in a manner such that the material reduction action from the uppermost chamber to the lowermost chamber progressively changes from a predominantly impact type material reduction action to a predominantly crushing/grinding type material reduction action. | 09-25-2008 |
20110017852 | STAGED CASCADE MILL - Material reduction apparatus is provided in the form of a staged cascade mill comprising a vertically stacked series of material reduction chambers, each having therein a single motor-driven rotor structure, the chambers being interconnected in a manner such that the material to be reduced in size may be sequentially passed through the chambers from the uppermost chamber to the lowermost chamber. Each of the stacked chambers has an adjustable reduction structure disposed therein and operative in a manner such that the material reduction action from the uppermost chamber to the lowermost chamber progressively changes from a predominantly impact type material reduction action to a predominantly crushing/grinding type material reduction action. | 01-27-2011 |